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ROTARY CLUB OF RICHMOND The Tiger Cub Rag 2011-2012 Meeting 2165 30 January 2012 SPEAKER Marcus Godinho Fare Share CHAIR Jo Cowling Birthdays Sue Bolton 31 January Helen Jackson 30 January Wedding

1 ROTARY CLUB OF RICHMOND The Tiger Cub Rag Meeting January 2012 SPEAKER Marcus Godinho Fare Share CHAIR Jo Cowling Birthdays Sue Bolton 31 January Helen Jackson 30 January Wedding Anniversaries Ben & Kris Hosking 31 January 1978 Judy Nettleton & John Nairn 1 February 2004 Induction Anniversaries Nil ROTARY DISTRICT 9800, R.I. & OTHER ROTARY LINKS Richmond Rotary website: District9800 website: District E-Zine link: Rotary International website: Conference website: www. 2012melbourne.com.au

Blog... ROB s I hope you all had good break over the Christmas I did and enabled me to get the garden at least looking like somebody does live in the house. Well?

2 Blog... ROB s I hope you all had good break over the Christmas I did and enabled me to get the garden at least looking like somebody does live in the house. Well? I would like to thank Secretary Jo and Michael for a lovely evening barbecue last Monday evening. Sitting outside in their beautiful garden and being perfect hosts made it a great night. Thank you Jo and Michael. Also while I am thanking members I would like to thank Michael and Sally O Sullivan, Jo Cowling, Sue Bolton and with non members Michael Cowling, Craig Martin, John Gray and Clem for doing a wonderful job at the Convent over the Christmas period. We thank the non members who volunteered to help out the club when no-one could man the gate and we sincerely thank them for efforts as it certainly help our profile in the district. In case you didn t realise, the price has risen to $6 to park at the Convent. This will make a significant difference to our budget over the coming months and allow us to help more people, which is what every Rotarians loves. We have copped some flak over the price hike, but nothing we cannot handle. The second time I was sitting down watching TV when I saw a snake out on the Terrace but it disappeared under the living room. If I catch it I will pat it on the head and say naughty snake. Like hell, it will be boofed, crunched, smashed and flung over the fence. The only good snake is a dead one with its head looking like a deflated football and hanging on the fence. You betcha!! [sic] I urge everyone to come hear the guest speaker Marcus Godhinho on Monday night as I am trying to connect with other charities in the Richmond district. We will also give a warm welcome to our club on Monday of our new youth exchange student, Giulia Cardoso from Brazil. Have a good week and keep up the good work. President Rob

U Last Week s Meeting Scribe John Benger Janice Kesterton started the meeting by referring to the elderly John Benger. Obviously she will have to be disciplined!

Acting, acting Sergeant Mark Dwyer extracted fines.

3 U Last Week s Meeting Scribe John Benger Janice Kesterton started the meeting by referring to the elderly John Benger. Obviously she will have to be disciplined!! A loud noise startled the meeting and Rob commented it made my hair stand on end. A very rude person who will remain nameless (but who hosted the BBQ last week) replied to Rob which one. Acting, acting Sergeant Mark Dwyer extracted fines. A self fine from the floor was Sue telling us that if the guacamole tasted different is was because she misread a label and it had ginger and not garlic as a key ingredient. Trevor announced the Lunar New Year with the advice it was the year of the golden dragon. Something that comes around every 72 years (Janice Kesterton s third one!!!). The golden dragon is the king of the dragons. (Honorary Chinese President Rob corrected Trevor to note in fact it s the Year of the Water Dragon a symbol of Power & Wealth ). Guest speaker, Peggy Cochrane, is one of 400 brightly dressed volunteers who act as ambassadors to visitors, and locals, needing information about what to do in Melbourne. They occupy prominent positions plus meet cruise ships and tour groups. Peggy said she was a street walker and hung around Young and Jacksons but then denied any illegal activities. But her knowledge of the history on many houses of ill-reputed makes you wonder? I learnt a new word. Bilking. That is where a man has his trousers off and the lady runs off with both his trousers and his money. Peggy noted that many Melbournians never see the many highlights of our city. Many are low cost or free. For example the State Library, penguins at St Kilda, the MCG Museum, China Town, Queen Vic Market Tour and all the activities at Federation Square. Even walking tours covering the history, and colourful personalities, of Melbourne s back lanes. Peggy commended the get on and get off bus a tram tours that visited key spots e.g. the Botanical Gardens. Peggy commented on the professionalism of her organisation including the initial training and weekly briefings on key events in Melbourne that week. There is little doubt that Peggy and her team mates have a significant impact on Melbourne being continually voted one of the friendliest cities. Our compliments and congratulations to Peggy and her group. For those wanting to explore Melbourne Peggy said the advice centre in Fed Square was brilliant. Tell them you requirement (e.g. a half day tour of historic sites or such) and they have a schedule. More information is available on HUwww.visitvictoria.com

4 Today s Guest Speaker Current position Chief Executive Officer Since 2007 FareShare 1Career History 2001 to 2007 Executive Director (5.5 years) Environment Victoria 2000 to 2001 Manager Industry Development (1 year) Sustainable Energy Authority of Victoria 1998 to 1999 Corporate Partnerships and Development (2 years) Australian Conservation Foundation 1995 to 1997 Manager External Communications (2.5 years) National Australia Bank 1991 to 1995 External Relations Advisor (4.5 years) Mobil Oil Australia Education Marcus Godinho Masters of Business Administration, Monash University Bachelor of Commerce, University of Melbourne 2010 WME Leaders List, X-Factor Award Feed Melbourne, Co-Founder, 2009 Victorian Economic Environment and Social Advisory Committee (to Premier then Steve Bracks and Treasurer John Brumby, ) Reference Group, Commissioner Environmental Sustainability (2005-7) Commonwealth Games Advisory Committee (reporting to then Minister for Commonwealth Games, Justin Madden) The Wilderness Society (Board member ) Australian Print Workshop (Board member, ) 3Other When he is not campaigning, he enjoys tree-planting, sailing, reading and listening to a range of weird music so his wife tells him. Next Week's Speaker Sam Bramham OAM In 2009, Sam was awarded with the Order of Australia Medal (OAM) for services to the country and being a role model for his younger team mates. Sam entered Paralympic competitions with a splash when he broke the 100m butterfly world record at the 2004 Athens Paralympics, his first paralympics at the age of 16. Since then he has travelled the world, claiming gold medals, breaking records and experiencing life at events such as the 2006 Melbourne Commonwealth Games, 2007 South African World Championships and the 2008 Beijing Paralympics. Born without his right femur due to unknown circumstances, Sam had his right leg amputated at the age of five which enables him to wear a prosthetic. HUwww.ausport.gov.au/participating/career_and_education/get_involved/athletes/our_athletes/sam_bramham U

5 Giulia Arrives Giulia meets Host Mum, Host Sister & Host Brother at Tullamarine Airport last Tuesday

Back to School Exercise Book Project The Back to School Specials specials usually feature cheap exercise books, the basic building block for education.

6 Back to School Exercise Book Project The Back to School Specials specials usually feature cheap exercise books, the basic building block for education. This is the item most requested from Donations In Kind by Clubs for their overseas projects. For the past couple of years we have been distributing a wonderful donation of 750,000 books, but all good things come to an end and they are almost gone. With books available for a few cents (Big W packs of 3 for 10cents) it s a simple and affordable way for Members and their friends to support a student who needs our help. If you see a store running a Back to School promotion have a look around. There is a very good chance cheap books will be available and it never hurts to ask. Judy Nettleton International Director On behalf of PP Laurie Fisher UPCOMING EVENTS Date Day Chairperson 30 Jan Monday Marcus Godinho Fare Share Jo Cowling 3 Feb Friday Theatre Night + Dinner YES MINISTER Maureen Pang 6 Feb Monday Sam Bramham Community Partnerships tba 13 Feb Monday Victoria Police Policing in Victoria Rob Mactier 16 Feb Thursday BOARD MEETING 18 Feb Saturday Pearl Day Elphinstone Rob Mactier 20 Feb Monday Nia Holdenson My Trip to China Sue Bolton 27 Feb Monday Susan Francis Bennelong Trust Tim Baker 5 Mar Monday Kim Saville School of St Jude Judy Nettleton 9 Mar Friday District Conference Melbourne 10 Mar Saturday District Conference Melbourne 11 Mar Sunday District Conference Melbourne 12 Mar Monday Conference Club Lunch Sue Bolton * Club Meeting

BREAKING NEWS... BREAKING NEWS... BREAKING NEWS... BREAKING NEWS... Ticket Price Special Announcements!

reduce the standard 2012 Conference ticket price down to the Early Bird rate of $450 to enable more

We extend a big thanks to all Earlybird registrants who will be in the running to win a suite of

with winners announced on the 6 th of February.

and celebration ever, get on board and book today! We ve Listened to You!

After receiving feedback from District Rotarians, we ve decided to break from tradition and offer a

drinks, food, entertainment and the fellowship that only a Conference can provide.

Rotary Plenary Session Tickets Another new initiative for the 2012 Melbourne Conference will be the

family member, business colleague or other non-rotarian along to see why Rotary is making a

7 BREAKING NEWS... BREAKING NEWS... BREAKING NEWS... BREAKING NEWS... Ticket Price Special Announcements! Was $495, Now $450 Thanks to the generous support of our Conference sponsors, we ve been able to reduce the standard 2012 Conference ticket price down to the Early Bird rate of $450 to enable more Rotarians to get along and make Melbourne our biggest Conference ever! We extend a big thanks to all Earlybird registrants who will be in the running to win a suite of prizes drawn at a special meeting of the District DLT and Club Presidents on the 5 th of February, with winners announced on the 6 th of February. To take advantage of this special price, join your friends and help make this our biggest Conference and celebration ever, get on board and book today! We ve Listened to You! Gala Ball Tickets for Partners Now Available! After receiving feedback from District Rotarians, we ve decided to break from tradition and offer a special non-rotarian Partner ticket to attend the Opening Gala Cocktail Party (Friday Night) and the Gala Dinner Ball (Saturday Night). This non-rotarian partners special has been provided at the lowest possible cost of $290 and includes drinks, food, entertainment and the fellowship that only a Conference can provide. To book a non-rotarian Partner ticket, simply contact us Show a Non-Rotarian Why You re Part of Rotary Plenary Session Tickets Another new initiative for the 2012 Melbourne Conference will be the introduction of single Plenary Session tickets at a cost of just $75 so that you can invite a friend, family member, business colleague or other non-rotarian along to see why Rotary is making a difference in the world. There are four different Plenary Session tickets: Blue Welcome / How Ethics Should Govern Australia s Future ; Red Health and Wellbeing: Where We Can Make a Difference ; Yellow Celebrating Our New Generations ; and Green Building Communities. You can book by simply visiting the Conference Website at Show them why show them Rotary!

2012 International Women s Day Breakfast Inspired by Rotarians MARTIANS & VENUSIANS Colliding Planets or Equal Players?

Executive Chairman Aegis Pacific Fabian Dattner Entrepreneur & Social Commentator Neil Cole Associate Professor University of Melbourne Tracy

on investment 1 yet, there remains a gender gap at the upper echelons of industry. Does gender balance matter?

Proceeds will be directed to Violence Free Families, a Rotary initiative that educates Australian families challenged by aggressive and violent

00 until 09/02/12 $55 p.p / $520 per table of 10. Corporate Tables* available for $620 per table of 10.

8 2012 International Women s Day Breakfast Inspired by Rotarians MARTIANS & VENUSIANS Colliding Planets or Equal Players? Celebrate International Women s Day on Thursday 8 March 2012, with a dynamic breakfast Q&A that will tackle challenging issues facing men & women working together. The panel will include: MODERATOR MC Andrew Demetriou AFL CEO Mary Crooks Executive Director, Victorian Women s Trust Harold Mitchell AC Executive Chairman Aegis Pacific Fabian Dattner Entrepreneur & Social Commentator Neil Cole Associate Professor University of Melbourne Tracy Bartram Comedian, Radio Personality & Author A greater balance of men and women in top management teams reveals a 35% improvement in net return on investment 1 yet, there remains a gender gap at the upper echelons of industry. Does gender balance matter? If so, how do we build a more harmonious workplace? Proceeds will be directed to Violence Free Families, a Rotary initiative that educates Australian families challenged by aggressive and violent behaviour. Thursday 8 March 2012, The Palladium, Crown Melbourne, Southbank. 7:00am for 7:15am-9:00am. Early Bird Special $50.00 until 09/02/12 $55 p.p / $520 per table of 10. Corporate Tables* available for $620 per table of 10. *Includes company name and logo on program and table. Closing date 23/02/12. Car parking in the multi deck car park - No Charge. For further enquiries, or offers of support/sponsorship please contact: Rotarian Kerry Kornhauser M: E: kerry@travelinn.net.au. Reference: 1. Catalyst, The Bottom Line: Connecting Corporate Performance and Gender Diversity, Credit: Photograph of Harold Mitchell by Julian Kingma/The Weekly Review. For bookings, see overleaf.

9 Continued... To Book Please contact Rotarian Richard Goss on or phone Richard on You can make your payment of $55 p.p. / $520 per table or $620 per corporate table* for the breakfast via bank transfer to: BSB: Account No.: Account Name: Rotary Club of Albert Park Credit Card facilities available Or contact Rotarian Kerry Kornhauser at kerry@travelinn.net.au for further enquiries. *Corporate Tables include company name and logo on program and table. About Us Violence Free Families, created in 2009 as part of the community service outreach of the Rotary Club of Brighton, is now supported by a number of committed Rotary Clubs. It works to reduce domestic violence, particularly focusing on the effect on children. The 101st birthday of International Women s Day is 8 th March, 2012 a global day celebrating the economic, political and social achievements of women past, present and future. Women In Rotary is an initiative to promote and encourage community minded women to become part of Rotary International. There are currently 5,700 women in Rotary in Australia who volunteer their time to help communities at home and abroad, as well as enjoying the benefits of networking, mentoring, developing their leadership skills and meeting a diverse array of others with similar community-oriented values. As leaders in business and community in their own right, Women in Rotary is taking a leading hand in redressing the balance of gender in Rotary Club membership, community leadership and the boardroom we welcome women who aspire to make a difference to come and make that difference together with us! Contact Kerry Kornhauser at kerry@travelinn.net.au. MARTIANS & VENUSIANS Colliding Planets or Equal Players?

7 January 2012 Dear Supporter of Dai Loong INVITATION TO PARTICIPATE IN THE U2012 CHINESE NEW YEAR & MOOMBA PARADES We would like to invite you, your family and friends to participate in the 2012

10 7 January 2012 Dear Supporter of Dai Loong INVITATION TO PARTICIPATE IN THE U2012 CHINESE NEW YEAR & MOOMBA PARADES We would like to invite you, your family and friends to participate in the 2012 Chinese New Year and Moomba Parades. The times and dates are: Event : Chinese New Year Moomba Parade Date : Sunday, 29 January 2012 Monday 12 March 2012 Time : a.m. SHARP 8.30 a.m. SHARP Male Participants to change into uniforms at Punt Hill Apartments in Cohen Place, opposite the Chinese Museum in the meeting room on the ground Floor. Must be changed and assigned position by a.m. Ladies to change on Level 2, Chinese Museum, 22 Cohen Place. UEligibility: Due to the Association being required to have a duty of care to its Participants, it restricts participation to: Boys & Girls over 12 years to carry weapons, banners and lanterns; Boys & Men over 16 years old to be the Legs of the Dragon; Or if the Committee s Representatives, in their judgement, deem any applicant unsuitable to participate. UUniforms: All uniforms will be issued to all Participants (except footwear). Please come wearing UwhiteU runners. ULunch: Lunch will be provided free of charge to UParticipants onlyu after the parade. Should your partners, parents or friends wish to join you in the meal, a charge of $10.00 is payable. We look forward to seeing you then! Should you receive this notice and no longer wish to receive future notification, kindly return to sender or notify us. Thank you. MISS ENG LIM, PRESIDENT & THE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE If you receive this notice by mail, we would like to save costs on postage to you! Please provide us with your address and send to: englim@bigpond.net.au

ROTARY CLUB OF RICHMOND

ROTARY CLUB OF RICHMOND The Tiger Cub Rag 2011-2012 Meeting 2178 14 May 2012 AUSTRALIAN ROTARY HEALTH Hat Day CHAIR Nia Holdenson Birthdays Doreen Schofield 13 May John Liddell 15 May Wedding Anniversaries