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It was a hands to the BBQ at the Mayer Page Heath Wak ast Sunday. Norm Thomas and PP Ron Sher are seen here assisting PP Peter Sherman with the cooking or was it with the eating?

BULLETIN 19 June, 2014 This week is Pres Pat s ast meeting and we have Man Behind the Badge New Member John Osborn Fresh from his induction ast week we have John Osborn to te us his story.

She made a of few of our members ook sow by bounding up the stairs at Mianos ast week.

UPCOMING EVENTS: CHANGEOVER - Frid 27 June - Sandy Yacht Cub p4 Bayside Art Show - Aug 20-24 - Sandy Yacht Cub Rotary Internationa Conference page 8 June is Rotary Feowships Month MAYER PAGE HEALTH

1 It was a hands to the BBQ at the Mayer Page Heath Wak ast Sunday. Norm Thomas and PP Ron Sher are seen here assisting PP Peter Sherman with the cooking or was it with the eating? More highights page 8. BULLETIN 19 June, 2014 This week is Pres Pat s ast meeting and we have Man Behind the Badge New Member John Osborn Fresh from his induction ast week we have John Osborn to te us his story. At ast week s meeting he had his famiy aong for support with father Greg, mother Yvonne and doting grandma Wyn who hid her 97 years very we. She made a of few of our members ook sow by bounding up the stairs at Mianos ast week. LAST MEETING: Passionate chairman PP Aan Pinkus is seen here with President Pat Kearns and equay passionate speaker Russe Zimmerman. See page 2 for a brief summary of his tak. UPCOMING EVENTS: CHANGEOVER - Frid 27 June - Sandy Yacht Cub p4 Bayside Art Show - Aug Sandy Yacht Cub Rotary Internationa Conference page 8 June is Rotary Feowships Month MAYER PAGE HEALTH WALK HIGHLIGHTS p8 John Osborn (BA, MBA, MAICD) is a Canberra and Mebourne based corporate pubic affairs speciaist and eading Austraian advocate for free enterprise. Shoud be great addition to our cub. NO MEETING NEXT WEEK: IT S CHANGEOVER AT THE SANDY YACHT CLUB Friday 27 June - Come & give Pres Pat a big send off & wecome in Bi Howey & his board! Rotary Cub of Brighton Inc P.O. Box 206 Brighton VIC 3186 District 9800 Cub Number Chartered: 24 September, No. A23508S ABN Missed an issue of the Buetin? You can find it on the website at or contact the Editor by emai to be sent a pdf. The Editor aso picks up eftover copies after the meeting. secretary@rotarybrighton.com.au Editor, Designer: Max Martin Phone: eccesmaxmartin@gmai.com Photography: Cameron Ward/Ivan Vojay

2 Last meeting s speaker - 12 May, 2014 Russe Zimmerman CEO AUSTRALIAN RETAIL ASSOCIATION Russe is the CEO of the Austraian Retaiers Association. ARA is the peak body representing Austraia s $265 biion retai sector, which empoys 1.2 miion peope. ARA works to hep ensure retai success by informing, protecting, advocating for and educating its 5,000 members across Austraia. This doesn t do justice to Russe s tak but the Editor ran out of time to put in the fu version. Suffi ce to say there were many great questions asked from the f oor and great answers given by Russe. At the end of the questions President Pat presented Russe with the Cub tie that he hoped he woud wear at one of his next press conferences. Thinking of Cruising? Contact the Cruise Wizards and receive Qantas Frequent Fyer points for your cruise or tak to us about our unbeatabe business cass fares. 2 Juie Avery 12 Church Street, Brighton Teephone juie@brightontrave.com.au

Fitness trainer Peta Beaumont from Trackside Hampton had us on the front foot ast Sunday oosening

THIS WEEK S MEETING 19 JUNE 2014 Chairman: PP Ivan Vojay Speaker: Man Behind the Badge - John

SANDY YACHT CLUB - 7pm - 10pm ROSTERS: Thursday 19 June 2014 Sergeant: Bi Jeans Hosts: PP Juian

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3 Fitness trainer Peta Beaumont from Trackside Hampton had us on the front foot ast Sunday oosening up tired musces prior to the Mayer Page Heath Wak to Greens Point. THIS WEEK S MEETING 19 JUNE 2014 Chairman: PP Ivan Vojay Speaker: Man Behind the Badge - John Osborne Location: Mianos Bayview Room Upcoming Meetings/Events: Friday 27/06/14: - CHANGEOVER - SANDY YACHT CLUB - 7pm - 10pm ROSTERS: Thursday 19 June 2014 Sergeant: Bi Jeans Hosts: PP Juian Gogia, Brendan Kierce Property: Damien Heard, Jim Hi Front Desk: Computer: Dary Forge, Cash & Visitors: PP Barry Morris Raffe: Aan Jarrott Thursday 26 June NO MEETING!!! Friday 27 June CHANGEOVER DINNER Sandringham Yacht Cub Chairman: Darren Donnean EUROPE RIVER CRUISING DAVID EDEN CONDUCTOR/FUNERALÊ CONSULTANT 100%Ê AUSTRALIANÊ OWNED Luxury five-star apt ships floating boutique hotels with balconies unpack only once APT aso has cruises and tours in Russia Canada Aaska Asia USA India Africa South America China New Zeaand Austraia CALL for a brochure or see your trave agent Austraian Pacific Touring Pty Ltd ABN Lic. No APT008 _ERC 3

3 NEW MEMBERS INDUCTED and more to come!

be inducted ast week - Peter Sneddon, John Osborn and Danie Tenagia.

the designation of Business Advocacy; Danie under Hairdressing suppies.

Peter Sneddon John Osborn Danie Tenagia Last Meeting s Raffe PP Brett & Bee ran the raffe

PP Robert Ward ~Office Chair from Active Office Furniture 2.

Rod Shieds (RMH Monash) - White Wine 5. Pres Pat Kearns ~ White Wine 6.

4 3 NEW MEMBERS INDUCTED and more to come!!! Chairman Aan Pinkus handed over to PP Ron Sher to introduce the three new members to be inducted ast week - Peter Sneddon, John Osborn and Danie Tenagia. Ron said to be a member of Rotary is a priviege and to be a member of the Rotary Cub of Brighton is a rea honour. PP Ian Mence proposed Peter Sneddon, Russe Zimmerman proposed John Osborn and PP Aan Pinkus proposed Danie Tenagia. Each proposer got up to say a few words about their inductee and then Pres Pat was caed forward to commence the process. Peter comes in under the designation of Buyers Advocate Rea Estate; John comes in under the designation of Business Advocacy; Danie under Hairdressing suppies. Each gave a short speech to the Cub. There wi be 3 more inductions next week. Peter Sneddon John Osborn Danie Tenagia Last Meeting s Raffe PP Brett & Bee ran the raffe and it was Ladies night so there were more prizes and the prizewinners were: 1. PP Robert Ward ~Office Chair from Active Office Furniture 2. Heen Wiiams ~ Wine Botte Carrier 3. PDG John King ~ Red Wine 4. Rod Shieds (RMH Monash) - White Wine 5. Pres Pat Kearns ~ White Wine 6. Maria Tenagia ~ Les Twentyman White Wine 7. Cyde White ~ Cadbury Chocoates 8. Judee Stevenson ~ Screwdriver Set 9. Meat Tray ~ Genn Ross 4 Emai: dr.instas@optusnet.com.au - Pasma / LCD TV Instaations - Projectors - High End HiFi - Touchscreen Programming - Genera TV & Stereo Instaations - Interactive Whiteboards - A in one remotes Ring Dave Home Theatre Instaations AV Speciaists No job too big or sma. We come straight to your door.

PRESIDENT S REPORT Presented by President Pat Kearns Pres Pat wecomed Rotarians and guests.

Pat said we had a very busy night coming ast week incuding donations for 2 worthy charities, 3 inductions and of course our exciting speaker.

Pat then asked for a very warm Brighton Rotary wecome for Russe. Pat then asked for Members to introduce their guests.

Pat then asked PP Pau Nichoson and Cameron Ward to come forward to present cheques to Ron Shieds of RMH Monash (Ronad McDonad House) and Jim Campbe of the Epiepsy Foundation which were proceeds from

Pat then asked Peter Sneddon, John Osborn and Danie Tenagia to come forward to be inducted into the Cub. See artice previous page.

5 PRESIDENT S REPORT Presented by President Pat Kearns Pres Pat wecomed Rotarians and guests. Pat said that at the previous meeting we had a great speaker Prof Rob Moodie who gave us his Recipe for a Good Life. There were many questions asked by members. Pat said we had a very busy night coming ast week incuding donations for 2 worthy charities, 3 inductions and of course our exciting speaker. Pat then introduced his front tabe comprising Chairman PP Aan Pinkus, specia guest speaker Russe Zimmerman, Secretary Bi Howey and Vice President PP Ron Sher. Pat then asked for a very warm Brighton Rotary wecome for Russe. Pat then asked for Members to introduce their guests. He aso thanked PP Tony Nanfra for ooking after the adies with a gass of bubby on arriva. Pat then asked PP Pau Nichoson and Cameron Ward to come forward to present cheques to Ron Shieds of RMH Monash (Ronad McDonad House) and Jim Campbe of the Epiepsy Foundation which were proceeds from the Sportsman s Night this year. Pau and Cameron aso acknowedged the major sponsorship of Brighton BMW. Pat then asked Peter Sneddon, John Osborn and Danie Tenagia to come forward to be inducted into the Cub. See artice previous page. At the end of the meeting Pat summed up the night and spoke about the upcoming Mayer Page Heath Wak which was hed ast Sunday (see report and photos back page) and of course the Changeover Dinner which wi be next week at the Sandy Yacht Cub. He then thanked the speaker Russe Zimmerman for his tak and said he was proud to have 3 new members inducted into the Cub. He acknowedged wives of past members and aso sponsor Brett Jakes of Brighton BMW and aso Jim Campbe and Ron Shieds. There s a new name for Mercedes-Benz on Nepean Highway. Same friendy and experienced team. Same exceptiona service. Same ocation and extensive seection of New, Demonstrator and Approved Pre-Owned Mercedes-Benz passenger & commercia vehices. Visit Mercedes-Benz Brighton, your first choice for prestige motoring. SECRETARY S ANNOUNCEMENTS Presented by Secretary Bi Howey PP Robert Ward - Firsty wecomed the new members to the Cub and said he had been a member for over 40 years and suggested that they shoud enjoy themseves and have a ot of fun. He then asked if we remembered the od Bug House. The Brighton Historica Society are putting a paque there on Friday 20 June at 2pm where the od Prince George was. Afterwards you can go to the Town Ha at 2.30pm and have a siver service tea courtesy of the Hysterica Society. Genn Ross - The Mayer Page Heath Wak Spoke brief y on the Wak which was to be on ast Sunday 15 June at the Hampton Paviion at the end of Sma Street at Beach Road. He suggested that it woud be a great way for the new Members to meet with current members. A are wecome and even those who wanted to come for unch ony. Genn aso thanked everyone invoved for their hep in organising the day. For a your computing needs Computer, aptops, servers, printers, phones Network and system speciaists For a Teecommunication voice and data needs A Testra voice and data pans, fi xed, mobie, 365 and coud For a your outsourcing and technica ICT needs 24x7 nationa service desk and response centre Project Management Remote management and monitoring of a critica IT devices Geoff Bentey P: M: E: gbentey@neptuneservices.com.au LMCT443 Mercedes-Benz Brighton 988 Nepean Hwy Moorabbin (03) Front Desk Report Thursday 12 June, 2014 Attendance (Members): 44 Percentage: 42% Member s Make-ups: Jim RC Baan; Member s Apoogies: George Jerzyk; Cub Guests: Jim Campbe; Member s Partners: Heen (PP Tom Buxton), Sue (Roger Fairam), Katheen (Jim Hay), Lesey (Pres Pat Kearns), Maria Hicks (Brendan Kierce), Robin (Phiip Meett), Marion (Rob Nichoes), Bee Kirwan Hamiton (PP Brett Parkin), Heen (PP Robert Ward, Jan (Norm Thomas), Christine (John McKe), Eaine (PDG John King), Aeta (Michae Kuziny); Visitors: Marcus Brown, Russe Zimmerman, Ji Bartrum, Kieran Cromie, Juie Avery, Judee Stevenson, Dorothy Wa-Smith, John, Greg, Wyn & Yvonne Osborn, Peter Sneddon, Brett Jakes, Danie & Maria Tenagia, Katrina Fynn, Grant Azin & Heen Wiiams. 5

6 Highights of 12 JUNE I M PASSIONATE ABOUT RETAIL! DRINKS LADIES? HEY THAT S MY JOB PAT! IT S GOOD TO INTRODUCE SOME MORE BLUE BLOOD TO THE CLUB! Ron Shieds (RMH Monash) and Jim Campbe (Epiepsy Foundation) receive cheques from the proceeds of the very successfu Sportsman s Night 2014 from PP Pau Nichoson and Cameron Ward. 6

Wecome to a visiting Rotarians & Guests The Cub meets Thursdays at 6pm for 6.

Rotary Grace For good food, good feowship and the priviege of service, we give you thanks O Lord.

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au IVAN S HACKERS Highights - 14 June 2014 With ony one week to go to the Winter Sostice, it was a

It was a great morning for gof - mid, overcast and no wind. Competition was keen.

Ron Stark got Nearest the Pin whie Ivan Vojay exceed in narrowy winning the Handicap Trophy from an

At the Venus trophy hoe, Arthur Hubbard surprised himsef by successfuy negotiating the water hazard

Sven-Erik Bredenberg and Tom Buxton payed soid rounds and were cose, but no cigar.

7 Wecome to a visiting Rotarians & Guests The Cub meets Thursdays at 6pm for 6.30pm at Mianos Hote, The Espanade, Brighton Beach. Rotary Grace For good food, good feowship and the priviege of service, we give you thanks O Lord. Rotary Toast To Austraia, The Queen of Austraia, Rotary Internationa & the Rotary Cub of Brighton. Auto dynamics Mebourne s premier service centre for prestige European cars. BMW Mercedes Audi Porsche Vokswagen Free pick up and deivery service for Rotary Members Courtesy vehices I Log-Book Servicing Eectrica Pre-Purchase inspections I Roadworthy testing I Brakes Mechanica I Quaified Factory Trained Technicians Contact Erik Vandenberg on or Chetenham: 228 Centre Dandenong Rd, Chetenham Cearwater Brighton: Nepean Highway, Esternwick Phone: IVAN S HACKERS Highights - 14 June 2014 With ony one week to go to the Winter Sostice, it was a dark and dim start to the day as a hardy group of nine Hackers ined up for the Pre- Game Putting Competition, won decisivey by Bi Howey. However it was a breaking bad for Bi thereafter, seemingy suffering from symptoms of dendrophiia. It was a great morning for gof - mid, overcast and no wind. Competition was keen. David Lee was a mode of consistency, winning both Longest Drive and Lowest Score. Ron Stark got Nearest the Pin whie Ivan Vojay exceed in narrowy winning the Handicap Trophy from an improving Ray Street. At the Venus trophy hoe, Arthur Hubbard surprised himsef by successfuy negotiating the water hazard whie Acting Captain Bruce Crossey drove on to the green ony to narrowy miss a birdie putt. Sven-Erik Bredenberg and Tom Buxton payed soid rounds and were cose, but no cigar. Report Bruce Crossey, Acting Captain At the rear Sven. At front: Arthur, Ray, Tom & Bruce. David Lee congratuated by Ivan with Ron and Bi watching on. Birthdays & Anniversaries Birthdays June 2014: Aan Marks 04 June Arthur Hubbard 09 June Kavin Crunde 11 June Damien Heard 19 June Juian Gogia 21 June Geoff McGeary 26 June David Eden 25 June Keith Cameron 29 June Anniversaries June 2014: BayviewTrave Jim & Roy Hi John & Heen Doye Rob & Marion Nichoes Max & Martha Martin 07 June 12 June 12 June 14 June 7

Highights of 15 June Mayer Page Heath Wak GREAT TO SEE YOU WEARING

On Sunday 30 pus Rotarians, partners and wives (not forgetting the

foreshore at Hampton Paviion to enjoy an afternoon of feowship and

A except the Editor managed to touch their toes in the warmup

This was foowed by a sow wak to Green Point and on return tunne ba

We a fet we deserved a good feed after that and that s what we got.

Many thanks to Genn and Suzie Ross, Sue Fairam, Vera Sherman and Say

Rotary Internationa Conference SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA 1-4 JUNE The 105th

about 170 peope from District 9800. It was a wonderfu experience.

created a rea awareness of being part of an internationa

(There were actuay two ceremonies to cope with the numbers of peope

) The Premier of NSW and the Prime Minister of Austraia both made

PM Tony Abbott received a standing ovation when he announced that

8 Highights of 15 June Mayer Page Heath Wak GREAT TO SEE YOU WEARING THE CLUB CAPS GUYS! On Sunday 30 pus Rotarians, partners and wives (not forgetting the dogs!) and one fitness trainer braved the chiy conditions on the foreshore at Hampton Paviion to enjoy an afternoon of feowship and gente exercise. A except the Editor managed to touch their toes in the warmup conducted by Pete Beaumont. This was foowed by a sow wak to Green Point and on return tunne ba and tug-of-war. We a fet we deserved a good feed after that and that s what we got. A BBQ with saads and desserts foowed. Many thanks to Genn and Suzie Ross, Sue Fairam, Vera Sherman and Say Morris for organising such a great day! Rotary Internationa Conference SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA 1-4 JUNE The 105th Rotary Internationa Convention was hed at Sydney s Oympic Park from Sunday 1st June to Wednesday 4th June. Approximatey 18,000 peope from around the word attended, incuding about 170 peope from District It was a wonderfu experience. With 4000 cubs from around the word represented the Convention created a rea awareness of being part of an internationa organization. The opening ceremony was a particuar highight. (There were actuay two ceremonies to cope with the numbers of peope attending.) The Premier of NSW and the Prime Minister of Austraia both made great wecome speeches. PM Tony Abbott received a standing ovation when he announced that Austraia woud make a $100 miion doar donation to the End Poio campaign. Life savers rowed the Rotary fag from Many to the Aphones Arena and paraded the fags of the 200 nations represented. Human Nature then entertained with an hour ong show of Motown songs. Ron Burton summed it up by saying It was the best RI Convention ever. At right top: - Prime Minister Tony Abbott at the Convention. Bottom: RI President-eect Gary C.K. Huang, accompanied by his wife, Corinna, shares his membership goas with the audience at the cosing penary of the 2014 Rotary Convention in Sydney, Austraia. Photo Credit: Rotary Internationa / Ayce Henson PRINTED BY

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STRATEGY PLAN BULLETIN 16 JANUARY, TWO NEW PAUL HARRIS FELLOWS AND A PAUL HARRIS SAPPHIRE ANNOUNCED AT CHRISTMAS LUNCH! See details page 4 Angela Biggin, Peg Horton, Jill Bartrum, Sue Fairlam and Judy Vojlay seen here enjoying the RCB Christmas Lunch at Royal Melbourne on Sunday 15 December. More highlights page 8. Photo Darren Donnellan.