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10th March 2020 

  • NEXT MEETING

  • MEETING REPORT March 3rd

  • MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL FLOWER & GARDEN SHOW 

  • STEPS for Youth Homelessness

  • GALLERY
NEXT MEETING - TUESDAY  10th March
Posted by Gerard HOGAN

John Karagounis

CEO of the CEO Circle

 

John Karagounis is a passionate thought leader, celebrated author and keynote speaker. As the CEO and managing director of The CEO Circle, he engages with some of the world’s brightest minds in hundreds of exclusive, confidential forums around the country. He truly knows what is top-of-mind in the business world and what it takes to be a successful leader in today’s global marketplace.

John started his career in the financial services industry, winning numerous state and national awards. He found his niche in private wealth management and held senior executive roles in two of Australia’s leading financial institutions and a global wealth management business. During his twenty-year career in financial services, he held several board positions and was a true advocate for the industry.

His ability to connect with people and his commitment to helping make a difference led John to The CEO Circle, Australia’s leading exclusive peer group for business leaders. He purchased The CEO Circle in February 2008 and has never looked back. As a high achieving visionary, continuously striving for personal and professional excellence, he has already left his mark on this esteemed organisation.

In addition to his career achievements, John has been on the judging panel of The CEO Magazine’s prestigious Executive of the Year awards since they commenced in 2012. A dedicated supporter of numerous charities and causes throughout Australia and overseas, he proudly continues to support those most in need.

 
Meeting Report March 3rd
Rotary Central Melbourne Report
03/03/2020
 
Elias’s organization Travelers Aid has entered into an agreement with the Melbourne Flower and Garden Show to offer their Mobility Aid services to show visitors. DIK will provide wheelchairs and walkers to Travelers Aid. The Show runs 25 – 29 March at Carlton Gardens. Elias is seeking volunteers for the stand, if interested contact Elias.
Gerard has booked our morning tea at Parliament house for 10 o'clock Tuesday morning 7 April in the “Strangers Corridor” This will be followed by a tour of Parliament house. Please confirm attendance by 1 April. The cost for the morning is $35 for non-seniors and $25 for seniors.
Gerard also reminded members of the Rooftop Bar event at the Sheraton Hotel 20 March
Peter Duras published his Autumn Wish List, requesting donations of Adult sized T shirts, Track Suit Pants, Leggings, Hoodies, Sleeping Bags and Backpacks. If you plan to bring a large volume of goods please let Peter know in advance
 
Founder and Director of Good Talent Media, Tony Nicholls is an accomplished journalist who has held roles for more than ten years with the ABC, SBS and Network Ten, covering thousands of news stories across Victoria, Australia and in the international media. Tony spoke about the need to have crisis management plans in place for all foreseeable events.
Tony spoke of owning the first critical minutes, where the press will speak to anyone in the absence of those in the know. This is where misinformation starts and is difficult to reverse. In the absence of crisis management plans, some organisations follow an approach of “burying your head in the sand” Those well prepared will not seek to shut down the conversation, rather they will be on the front foot communicating. Tony discussed the contrast between Red Cross and Dreamworld’s approach to Crisis Management. St Kevin’s had plenty of time to prepare but didn’t.
 
 
 
STEPS for Youth Homelessness
Dear Rotary Central Melbourne
 
Given the long standing partnership that the club has with Concern Australia’s STEPS Program, it occurred to me to invite you, your workplace, community group or people you know to support one of our major fundraisers for our work with young people experiencing homelessness through joining our Run Melbourne team this year. 
 
Last year we raised $23,048.41 and our target for 2020 is $20,000, however we would be thrilled to exceed this.
 
By way of background, each year Steps Outreach Service has a team of runners and walkers take part in Run Melbourne to raise much needed funds for Steps. Since 1985, Steps has provided long-term relational and practical support to young people who are experiencing homelessness or at-risk of homelessness. 
 
We would love Rotary Central Melbourne to join our team in Run Melbourne 2020!  Participants can take part in either a 5km walk/run, 10km run or a half marathon on Sunday July 26th 2020around Melbourne to help us raise funds so that Steps can continue for another year.
 
Early bird pricing finishes on April 23rd so save on registration by getting in early.
 
People interested in being part of our ‘Steps for Youth Homelessness’ team can email grace.baulch@concernaustralia.org.au and she will send you more details on how to register and start a fundraising page. 
 
For more information on Steps Outreach Service, you can visit our website here: https://www.concernaustralia.org.au/steps/
 
 
 
Thank you for your ongoing passion for our work and for all you do to invest in making the world a better place for young people.
 
Much Grace.
 
Michelle
Stage to Screen 7th March

STAGE TO SCREEN

A celebration of well-known and loved musical songs, performed by soloists from Opera Australia.

Rotary Central Melbourne is proud to present a special cabaret concert to be held in the Theatre of the Library at the Docks.

Four outstanding soloists will perform an exciting program full of highlights from popular musical theatre and operatic productions, as well as cinematic classics, including selections from classic films such as ‘Sound of Music’ and ‘My Fair Lady’, to ‘Phantom of the Opera’ and ‘Les Miserables’.

The night will commence with canapes and champagne on arrival (all included in the price of the ticket), and the performance will commence 7pm.

Our Artists

No strangers to the Australian and International musical scene, our artists will include:

Eleanor Blythman - https://www.facebook.com/EleanorBlythmanSinger/

Dimity Shepard - http://www.weaverartistmanagement.com.au/singers/mezzo-sopranos/dimity-shepherd/

Michael Lapina - http://www.weaverartistmanagement.com.au/singers/tenors/michael-lapina/

Raphael Wong - https://www.raphaelwongmusic.com/bio

Dean Sky-Lucas - https://www.bach-cantatas.com/Bio/Sky-Lucas-Dean.htm

Date: 7 Mar 2020
Time: 7pm
Venue: Library At The Dock, Docklands
Cost: $90pp

Seats are limited. Secure your seats here https://www.trybooking.com/BIECL

 
International Women’s Day Breakfast
Thursday March 5th the date for the 9th International Women’s Day Breakfast isn’t far away
Also could you add on the page that EARLY BIRD BOOKINGS CLOSE Tuesday February 4th   and https://www.rotaryiwdbreakfast.org.au/
GALLERY
 

Photo Gallery

 
 
Elias, Frank and Russell
 
Tony Nicholls, Kevin and Mary
 
Elias
 
Lotta Rink
 
 
 
 
Guest Speaker Tony Nicholls
 
 
 
 
 
Workers Anne and Tony
 
 
 
 
 

Meeting Responsibilities
Chair
ROBERTSON, Doug
 
Greeter
HINES, Rob
 
Reporter
ILOTT, John
 
Photographer
THORNTON, Roger
 
Door
CHAWLA, Rajesh
 
Bulletin Editor
CLIFT, Nick
 
Social Media
LIM, Daniel
 

Upcoming Events
Saint Patrick's Day
Mar 17, 2020
 
Roof top drinks 20 March, after the BBQ at Bunnings Port Melbourne
To Be advised
Mar 20, 2020 6:00 PM
 
Rotary D9800 Conference 2020
Mar 27, 2020 – Mar 29, 2020
 
School Holidays
Apr 01, 2020 - Apr 19, 2020
 
Some time inApril, to be confirmed
Parliament house Victoria
Apr 01, 2020 10:00 AM
 
TBC- presidents partners activity day
Apr 03, 2020 12:00 PM
 
Board meeting –RACV CLUB
Apr 08, 2020 5:30 PM
 
Easter holidays
Apr 10, 2020 - Apr 13, 2020
 
Royal Talbot Working Bee
Apr 18, 2020
8:30 AM – 1:00 PM
 
Dementia Australia BBQ - RCMC Volunteers required
May 03, 2020
 
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Speakers
Mar 17, 2020
Paul Waite
Dialogue and its transformative potential
Mar 24, 2020
Hana Assafiri OAM
Diversity breakfast
Mar 31, 2020
Rajendra Guatam
Nepalese Peace Scholar
Apr 07, 2020
Mark McGillivray
Economies of the Pacific
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