It was good to be back at the helm last week and we welcomed some members we hadn't seen for a while plus guest Hatice Basarin. We heard from special guest speaker Peter Cook who spoke about International Maritime Security. Peter has worked with intergovernmental agencies (UNODC & IMO), flag and port States, international shipping associations and private maritime security providers. He spoke about the shipping problems of the world and especially the security issues that arise on a daily basis. It was a very informative talk which unfortunately was not backed by Peter's powerpoint presentation which was unable to operate. PP Cameron Ward is going to look into this and hopefully come up with a solution so we don't face this problem in future meetings. Thanks Cameron.
There is no meeting this week on 12 September but at the following week's meeting on Thursday 19 September we will hear from Andrew Monotti who is the Chairman of the Brighton Beach Bathing Box Association. For many years in the late nineteenth century, Brighton was Melbourne's favourite seaside destination. Bathing boxes and boatsheds are intrinsic to Port Phillip Bay and Western Port. The 82 Brighton bathing boxes are unique because of their uniform scale and proportion, building materials, sentry order alignment and a Planning Scheme Heritage Overlay on a beach owned by Bayside City Council. As simple structures, all retain classic Victorian architectural features with timber framing, weatherboards and corrugated iron roofs. They remain as they did over one hundred years ago, as licensed bathing boxes. No service amenities such as electricity or water are connected. Dendy Street Beach, Brighton is the home of the Brighton bathing boxes, a popular Bayside icon and cultural asset. Green Point is a popular viewing area for the Brighton bathing boxes, Brighton dunes and the Melbourne skyline. Andrew has been a Partner at King & Wood Mallinsons for many years. He will be known to number of our members who have or have had bathing boxes.
Don't forget to book for the Akaba Japanese Restaurant Fellowship Dinner which is coming up on Monday 23 September. Please support this event which Wendy Davis has worked hard to provide for our enjoyment.
See booking details below.
President Donna Wright
Meeting Highlights 5 September 2024
Secretaries Announcements
Secretary Anthony Langley presented his segment.
First of all he gave us the apologies:
PE Colleen d’Offay, Brendan Kierce, PP Keiran Cromie
Graeme Watson, Angela Biggin, PP Julie Avery and Jo Kwok.
There was one announcement:
Anne Holland
Anne mentioned that there is to be installed a 24 hr defibrillator tower at Brighton Life Saving Club. It hasn't been installed as yet so watch this space for more news.
Last week's Raffle Results
David Frauman presented the raffle and the winners were
Eric Barr & PP Pat Kearns.
Sergeant's Session
Sergeant John Schmoll presented his session
and the coins were rattling in the boxes
1. All those who's footy teams who were playing in the finals were fined.
2. Anyone who didn't attend the Fazio's fellowship event
were asked to pay a fine.
3. Anyone returning from holidays in Queensland fined
4. Anyone who came early so that they could get a parking spot were fined.
5. Deputy sergeants were appointed on each table:
PP Pat Kearns fined PP Keith Cameron for his expensive shirt.
Owner of a Volvo parked outside was fined. Name unknown.
PP Arthur Hubbard fined visitor PP Bill Howley for visiting from Queensland. He also fined Stuart McIntyre for doing a selfie as he tried
to trim his own hair and removed a bit too much on one side.
Wendy Davis fined Glenys Hitchen for being away for 10 weeks
and leaving her little dog behind.
Rotary Club of Brighton Tipping Comp 2024
The Rotary Club of Brighton” Home and Away” Footy Tipping Competition with 39 tippers for 2024 is now complete.
The winner ladder is below and the winners are -
Alan Jarrott 1st place $1100.00
PP Julie Avery 2nd place $500.00
Deirdre Anderson 3rd place $250.00
Lone 9 Winner Dave Jarrott $240.00
Tipping for the Finals is now underway.
Alan Jarrott has been running our footy competition for many years now and this is the first time he has managed to win one. Congratulations Alan and congratulations PP Julie Avery, Deirdre Anderson, and Dave Jarrott.
On behalf of all at the Rotary Club of Brighton a big thank you to Alan Jarrott for the great work he puts in to running the competition for us. Alan’s review each week is something we all look forward to. Congratulations again and thank you Alan. And now for the finals.
Pat Kearns.
Footy Tipping Ladder - Round 24:
Nominating Committee Results 2024
Sec Anthony Langley has given us an update on the recent ballot
for the Nominating Committee 2024.
The results are in and the elected members include,
John Schmoll, Anne Holland, PP Keiran Cromie and PP Anthony Langley
They will join,
President Donna Wright, PP Arthur Hubbard and PE Colleen d'Offay
to form the 2024 Nominating Committee to
select the Club President Nominee for 2026/27.
Anthony thanked all those members that put nominations
forward and to those that agreed to be nominees.
