Pres Colleen d'Offay presented another great meeting with an excellent speaker in Stephanie Woollard OAM, an award-winning social entrepreneur whose remarkable journey has been deeply connected with Rotary.
Chairperson PP Julie Avery asked PDG Dale Hoy to give the Toast and Pres Colleen opened proceedings by welcoming guest speaker Stephanie Woollard and guests Maria Hicks, Carole Schmoll and Angie Biggin.
Secretaries Announcements
Secretary Anthony Langley was away on holidays so Pres Colleen presented his segment.
The apologies were:
Anthony Langley, Di Allan, Glenys Hitchen, PP Ian Stacy,
PP Pat Kearns, Rob Pinchbeck, Jo Kwok and PP Kieth Cameron.
Max Martin then delivered a message about Rob Pinchbeck from his daughter Lauren. It read
"Just letting you know that Rob's operation went to plan and they are all happy with the outcome. The cancer was quite large, but looked to be contained to the kidney - test results in 2 weeks to confirm - but looking positive. Cardiovascular surgeon checked the blood clots and is happy too. He has a lovely scar to brag about and is currently flying high on the good meds. Lauren"
Stuart McIntyre spoke about the RCB ReturnIT Program which is about returning cans and bottles to any ReturnIT Depot and use the barcode to donate your refund to RCB and in turn to the Bayside Youth Support Program. Stuart encouraged us to use it and cards were on the tables.
Stuart also said that they need a number of volunteers next Tuesday 22 July (9:30 AM for 3-4 hours) at the DIK Warehouse in West
Footscray to help pack pallets of donated goods. It will
be easy/light work and we can arrange shared transport
if required.
Please contact Stuart McIntyre if you are available
next Tuesday to assist. 0411 284 319
Speaker Stephanie Woollard OAM
Stephanie is a visionary leader, social entrepreneur, keynote speaker, author and business coach dedicated to empowering individuals to live lives of purpose and impact. Steph’s track record is nothing short of inspiring. Having followed her heart for humanity from an early age, she has reached great heights and travelled the world sharing her story. Through building enterprise she has achieved significant social change creating jobs and education opportunities for over 5000 women in Nepal through her charity Seven Women, she began at the age of 22yrs when meeting 7 disabled women living in a tin shed on her travels. Stephanie’s journey is marked by significant leadership and she is now wanting to mentor and coach leaders of influence in business to achieve growth and to leave a lasting legacy and impact.
Stephanie's connection to Rotary runs deep:
Rotary Foundation Peace scholar. Completed her Master's in Peace and Conflict Studies at Uppsala University in Sweden 2015.
Rotary International Responsible Business Award. Honoured at the United Nations in 2016 for her contributions to social enterprise.
Global Impact. Founded Seven Women organisation with $200 in start up funds thus empowering over 5,000 marginalised women
in Nepal.
In recognition of her extraordinary contributions to social entrepreneurship and community development, Stephanie has been honoured with the Order of Australia Medal (OAM) for service to the international community, among many other global recognitions including the Responsible Business Award at the United Nations.
Stephanie spoke about her Irish background especially her Irish grandmother who came to Australia as £10 Pom and who was a big influence on her life. She also leads tours to Ireland, Scotland and Wales to reconnect descendants of immigrants with the Celtic heritage through her tour company "The Celtic Way".
It was a very enjoyable talk and as PP Alan Pinkus pointed out she spoke the King's English very well. Her book "From a Tin Shed to the United Nations" was on sale on the night.
Pres Colleen thanked her very much for her talk and presented her with a gift of a bottle of wine.
Rotarians Interstate
Wendy Davis feeding the lorikeets
on her Broadbeach apartment balcony recently.
Open House Melbourne -
Tours of historic Brighton Mansion
Open House Melbourne 26 - 27 July
As part of Open House Melbourne, tours of the historic Brighton mansion, formerly known as Landcox, (designed by noted architect Charles Webb), will be run by the current occupants, Tara Institute Buddhist Centre, organised by historian Adair Bunnett OAM. Tours over the last weekend in July (26-27 July) cover the architectural elements of the mansion, including a floor to ceiling stained glass window by noted artist Alan Sumner, and stories of former owners from stockbroker JB Were to former Premier Tommy Bent ('bent by name, bent by nature') to the nuns who called it Marillac House. Free, but ticketed through Open House Melbourne
Over the weekend other local sites are featured such as Brighton Cemetery and Brighton Grammar School. Visit the Open House Melbourne website for details of these and dozens of other sites and venues open across Melbourne.
David Smyth - Updated Meetings List
Last week's Raffle Results
The Raffle was run by David Frauman with assistance
from Damien Louis.
The winners were Max Martin,
David Finney and PP Damien Hellard.
Sergeant's Session
Sgt John Schmoll
1. Roger Fairlam: Fined for getting the raffle outcome right;
2. All those who attended last meeting: Sarg fined all for showing great dedication to attending our meetings;
3. PP Julie Avery: Fined for being a particularly good President during her year;
4. Keiran Cromie: Fined for being the best No 2 and business partner
of PP Julie Avery;
5. Tamer Burjawi: Fined for a his great first steps on the front desk;
6. Sgt John: Fined for his wife Carole putting up with him for
over 50 years;
7. David Frauman: Fined for being Pres Elect;
8. David Finney: Fined for being a hard working lawyer;
9. PP Cameron Ward: Fined for being late, not registered and he couldn't get a meal;
10. Happy Hour Drinks: All those who came too late to take advantage of the cheaper drinks were fined.
Fines across the floor:
PP Cameron Ward fined all who were wearing sneakers
at the meeting.
