Neil Cole is a multi-award winning playwright and author has won the Aspire Award in 2017 from the Supreme Court of Victoria for his ground-breaking work on psychiatry in the theatre.

He’s also a former criminal lawyer, mental health advocate, former member of parliament and Alzheimer's researcher

M.C. Andrew Crockett

Our guest speaker next Tuesday will be Neil Cole, a multi-award winning playwright and author, who won the Aspire Award in 2017 from the Supreme Court of Victoria for his ground-breaking work on psychiatry in the theatre.

He’s also a former criminal lawyer, mental health advocate, former member of parliament and Alzheimer's researcher.

Neil’s latest book is titled: Trials and Tribulations In Community Law.

The Werribee Open Range Zoo, of over 200 hectares, is tucked away just outside Melbourne and offers a fascinating voyage into the animal world.  Zoos Victoria properties include Melbourne Zoo, Healesville Sanctuary, Kyabram Fauna Park and Werribee Zoo. 

Jacinda assists in overseeing the whole natives team working with a variety of native Australian species, including - Tammar wallabies, koalas, orange bellied parrots, kangaroos, emus, tortoises and some reptiles.

She is is part of a team at Werribee Open Range Zoo that does incredible work with a very endangered species: the final remaining members of a genetic line that traces its origins to around 100 million years ago, when Australia was joined to Antarctica and South America.

M.C.: Pam Crockett

Photo Credit: Aris Cologon via Unsplash

Ashley is a past RYLA participant.

He is also a climate scientist and international development practitioner.

Through his work, he is acquainted with Leopoldina Guterres (known to Rotary Hawthorn) and the Baguia area of Timor Leste.

He will share his experiences and endeavours from the time he has spent in Timor Leste, inlcuding the geographic conditions and shed light on the challenging economic landscape of the region.

He’s been described as ‘a clearly an invested, enthusiastic, and capable young professional’ by Rotary.

M.C.:  Angela Taft

Photo: Ester Wijihastuti via Unsplash

Insights Into Timor Leste

Our guest speaker will be Ashley Siedlecki, who is a past RYLA participant. He is also a climate scientist and international development practitioner. Through his work, he is acquainted with Leopoldina Guterres (known to Rotary Hawthorn) and the Baguia area of Timor Leste.

He will share his experiences and endeavours from the time he has spent in Timor Leste, inlcuding the geographic conditions and shed light on the challenging economic landscape of the region. Ashleigh has been described by Rotary as ‘clearly an invested, enthusiastic and capable young professional’.

Members are reminded to bring along donations of non-perishable food items for the Camcare Winter Food Project. All goods need to be purchased new, unopened and within expiry dates. Specific items requested include canned fish, vegetables and fruit, along with pasta, pasta sauce, rice and cooking oil. Please see the full list of items in this week's Bulletin.

Our guest speaker will be George Petrou and his topic is 'The Art of Humanity'. George proudly presents his second art project, 'The Art of Humanity', which follows his previous work, 'The Art of Sacrifice'. 

'The Art of Humanity' delves into the concept of humanity, the spirit of generosity, and the act of caring for those in need. It features inspiring stories and portraits designed to move and motivate. The book showcases 40 portraits, accompanied by their remarkable stories.

Photo:  Matheus Bertelli via Pexels

COME ALONG TO OUR CLUB FORUM

moderated by President Dorothy and Vice President Doug

Do you sometimes think about ideas and different ways that might increase the success of Rotary Hawthorn? Well, you are not on your own. The very first meeting for the Rotary New Year on Tuesday 2 July will be in the format of a Forum to discuss, share, consider and for you to have your say.

Example of topics to be included: 

• Projects
• Membership
• Fundraising
• Special events
• Avenues of Service

Every member is important to Rotary Hawthorn and we need to hear from you and will value your opinion.

We encourage as many members as possible to attend and help us plan for the year ahead. If unable to attend, we will email you the Forum questions for you to complete and return to us.

Photo: Simon Berger via Pexels

John Perry

Next week's meeting will feature a Member Behind the Badge presentation by John Perry, who will tell us about his many and varied trips around the world.

Please note that Kooyong have advised that from 1st August members who wish to purchase a drink from the bar will need to pay by credit card as they are no longer accepting cash.

This is also a reminder for members to bring along donations of food to support the Camcare Winter Food Project. Items most requested by Camcare clients are canned fish, vegetables and fruit, pasta, rice, cooking oil, coffee, tea and hot chocolate, as well as spreads like peanut butter, jam, honey and vegemite.

Details via the Rotary Hawthorn Bulletin and direct emails.

M.C. : Tilak Dissanayake

Photo: provided by Bionics Institute 

Our guest speaker on Tuesday 30 July is Robert Klupacs, CEO of the Bionics Institute.

The Bionics Institute is an internationally recognised, independent medical research institute that solves medical challenges with technology. They lead the world in the research and development of innovative medical devices and therapies to improve human health, including Alzheimer’s disease, hearing impairment, Crohnʼs disease, chronic pain, Parkinsonʼs disease and arthritis. 

M.C.: David MacNamara 

Photo Credit: J Weeks 

Rotary Club of Hawthorn

Schedule of Club Meetings and Special Events

August to December 2024

Our guest speaker next week will be ROSS HEPBURN, CHAIR OF CRICKET VICTORIA.

Mr Hepburn has a long-standing association with Dandenong Cricket Club following a successful career in senior marketing and management roles in state and local government and small business. He was a consultant to former Victorian Premier, John Cain, on a number of key projects during his tenure.

Mr Hepburn is currently Chair of South East Community Links – a community universal service provider dedicated to achieving better social and economic outcomes for people in Melbourne’s south east.

Join Cheryl, Boroondara’s Home Library Service Librarian, to find out how you can make the most out of your library membership. Cheryl has been the Home Library Librarian at the Hawthorn branch of the Boroondara Library for 5 years and has held many roles throughout her career in public libraries.

She’ll be sharing her tips and tricks so that you can take full advantage of the library’s collection and services.

Cheryl will be sharing her expertise on things like accessing new releases; online newspapers, magazines, movies, documentaries; and how to get involved in volunteering.

Guest Speaker is Cheryl Walker.

Join Cheryl, Boroondara’s Home Library Service Librarian, to find out how you can make the most out of your library membership. Cheryl has been at Boroondara for 5 years and has held many roles throughout her career in public libraries. 

She’ll be sharing her tips and tricks so that you can take full advantage of the library’s collection and services. 

Cheryl will be sharing her expertise on things like accessing new releases; online newspapers, magazines, movies, documentaries; and how to get involved in volunteering.

Vasso is a Distinguished Professor in the School of Health and Biomedical Sciences. 

'She is a world-renowned researcher who has been recognised with more than100 awards, including the Premier’s Award for Medical Research, Young Australian of the Year (Vic), Greek Australian of the Year, Woman of the Year was named one of the most successful Greeks abroad by the prestigious Times magazine. She was the first to develop a method of immunotherapy to stimulate the immune system in the early 1990s, which today is used by hundreds of labs around the world Vasso has applied several immunotherapies to other diseases including MS, diabetes,  Alzheimer’s’ disease. She is committed to driving her research and programs to help people age healthy. Vasso has recently moved to RMIT'.

M.C.:  Ian Bentley

Photo Credit: Chokniti Khongchum via Pexels 

Overview, Health and Biomedical Sciences, Immunotherapy

Speaker: Professor Vasso Apostolopoulos

Vasso is a Distinguished Professor in the School of Health and Biomedical Sciences. 

'She is a world-renowned researcher who has been recognised with more than100 awards, including the Premier’s Award for Medical Research, Young Australian of the Year (Vic), Greek Australian of the Year, Woman of the Year was named one of the most successful Greeks abroad by the prestigious Times magazine. She was the first to develop a method of immunotherapy to stimulate the immune system in the early 1990s, which today is used by hundreds of labs around the world Vasso has applied several immunotherapies to other diseases including MS, diabetes,  Alzheimer’s’ disease. She is committed to driving her research and programs to help people age healthy. Vasso has recently moved to RMIT'.

M.C.:  Ian Bentley

Prof Clive May is from the Preclinical Critical Care Unit of the Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health.

Clive: 'His team have made a very important discovery, he first treatment that reverses the effects of sepsis, a condition that is the main cause of death in hospitals and accounts for 20% of world deaths.
This treatment is now being tested in a clinical trial'.

'Septic patients commonly suffer a range of complications that can cause cognitive impairment and disability'. (Florey Institute)

M.C. : Kevin Rose

Photo Credit: The Florey via Prof. Clive May 

'Dr Elaine Saunders – Director, Entrepreneur, Commercialisation, Building sustainable companies BSc MSc, PhD, GAICD, Grad Dip Mgt (Technology) I'm a successful entrepreneur, and now sharing the magic. With my team, I help other entrepreneurs and researchers, I am a Biomedical Engineer, Audiological Scientist, business-woman, disruptor, author, speaker and professional Director, I've co-founded and led two award-winning companies which have changed the hearing industry: Blamey Saunders hears, a hearing aid and telehealth company; and Dynamic Hearing Pty Ltd (which became part of Cirrus Logic), I've led two teams to win the Australian Good Design Award and two companies to sustainability and exit. I've advised many companies through growth, from spin-off or start-up, or before'.

M.C.: Tamara Cannon

Our guest speaker this week is Dr Elaine Saunders, Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science Technology and Engineering.

Experience includes: Director, Entrepreneur, Commercialisation, Building sustainable companies BSc MSc, PhD, GAICD, Grad Dip Mgt (Technology) I'm a successful entrepreneur, and now sharing the magic. With my team, I help other entrepreneurs and researchers, I am a Biomedical Engineer, Audiological Scientist, business-woman, disruptor, author, speaker and professional Director, I've co-founded and led two award-winning companies which have changed the hearing industry: Blamey Saunders hears, a hearing aid and telehealth company; and Dynamic Hearing Pty Ltd (which became part of Cirrus Logic), I've led two teams to win the Australian Good Design Award and two companies to sustainability and exit. I've advised many companies through growth, from spin-off or start-up, or before. 

MC - Tamara Cannon

This is the meeting to show off your best football club scarf, beanie, and more!

Graeme Jacobs offers a captivating look back at the evolution of Australian football, reflecting on the memories, passion, and milestones of the game.

Graeme played a total of 93 games at the highest level with  Melbourne and South Melbouyrne in the  VFL  during the 1960s.

Graeme was member of a Melbourne premiership side in his debut season, lining up at centre half forward in the 1964 CFL Grand Final.

This was a remarkable event in VFL/AFL history with Melbourne defeating Collingwood by 4 points in a titanic struggle that went to the wire.

He was one of the youngest members of a premiership team having played with the great Ronald Barassi  and coached by the  legendary Norm Smith.

He later struggled to make the team regularly due to injury and  and in 1968 crossed to South Melbourne  (later becoming the Sydney Swans) for greater opportunities where he played for the next three seasons.

Following his playing career he captained and coached Mitcham F.C. to the finals in the Eastern Suburban League and later served as Chairman of Selectors.

He also successfully coached Vermont F.C. winning two premierships.

He will discuss the many  challenges facing  footballers at the highest level and reflect on the evolution of our great Australian game.

You are invited to join our Zoom meeting to relive the great moments of footy history and drama including Ray Gabelich’s run and Neil Crompton’s match winning goal which made the 1964 Grand Final so memorable.

Attendees are invited to wear their team colours to make it a real celebration of the game loved by so many.

Rotary Hawthorn began it’s association with Graeme when the Cancer Relay for Life started in Hawthorn under his chairmanship. In those early years our Rotary members walked all through the night to successfully raise  funds for cancer research.  

M.C. Zoom Chairnan Noel Halford

Photo Credit: Damien Tait via Unsplash

Dive deep into the goals for the coming year, focusing on creating an irresistible membership experience through understanding our 'ikigai', healing divides within our communities and clubs, and embracing youth as the "Now."

Learn about fostering trust in leadership, promoting mentorship, and playing the long game with strategic succession planning. Discover how sharing unique skills and vocations can create a sense of belonging and empowerment, ensuring a transformative and impactful year for Rotary.

Don’t miss this chance to be part of the magic!

M.C. President Dorothy Gilmour

Photo:  provided: Rotary District 9800

Our guest speaker this week is the District Governor Michael Lapina 

THIS IS NOT TO BE MISSED!  

Rotary Hawthorn Werribee Zoo Safari

Once on board you will be transported through arid landscapes and savannah grasslands to explore the open plains and learn about some of the world’s most endangered species.

From the Critically Endangered Asian Wild Horse to majestic giraffe traversing the iconic savannah, the 40 minutes Safari Tour is one of the Zoo’s most popular experiences.

The tour includes live commentary from a Safari Guide as you move through the grasslands of Asia, North America and Africa, spotting bison, antelope, rhino, zebra and ostrich and you'll also learn more about the work of communities in Northern Kenya to help protect wildlife through the Beads for Wildlife program.

As you will see from the itinerary, this tour offers an opportunity to explore the Werribee Open Range Zoo, as well as enjoy a lunch time together.

Mark has worked with not-for-profits and universities for over 25 years. Currently, he is a consultant and lends his expertise as a member of RMIT’s Human Research Ethics Committee.

His love of the Himalayan region began in 1997 when he spent six months travelling through Northern India and Nepal. Since then, he has returned numerous times to travel and trek in the remote mountain regions of India, Tibet and Nepal.

These experiences motivated Mark to devote 10 years to helping Nepali children. He founded the Logged On Foundation Ltd, which provided computer centres and education programs to rural schools. The Foundation has helped thousands of children in 30 villages in eight Districts of Nepal, including several women’s cooperatives.

He completed a documentary about the 2015 Nepal earthquake, its impact on rural communities, and their struggles to provide quality education for their children. The film won a film award and was screened at the ACMI and at UK, US, and Nepalese film festivals. Mark also created pathways for volunteers to spend time in Nepal.

M.C. Katrina Flinn

Photo Credit: Volker Meyer via Pexels

The speakers this week include Katrina Flynn and Jemma Frew who will be introducing Police Legacy and the forthcoming "World of Difference" trip.

In November 2024 Victoria Police Young Adult Legatees (VPAL) are participating in a Victoria Police Legacy (VPL) humanitarian tour of Cambodia facilitated by Rotary’s World of Difference. 

VPAL Police Legatee Jemma Frew is one of the tour participants, Jemma will talk about Victoria Police Legacy and how the legatees are preparing for the trip and  how they plan to assist people in remote rural Cambodian villages.. 

Rotary World of Difference (WOD) responds to local areas of needs in Cambodia with continuous, sustainable projects, providing safe water, sanitation, education and maternal child and health. WOD has been takes participants on combined cultural and volunteering trips to Cambodia. WOD is a project of several Rotary Clubs including Hawthorn. Project work employs local Cambodians and will be monitored continuously and sustainably year after year, tour after tour.  On this tour,  Club member Katrina Flinn is joining the tour, leading a group of “retreads”, a group of legatees that are returning to Cambodia to concentrate more on the project work in local villages and schools.

Following this will be the induction of Mark Pinoli who will present "Member behind the Badge" with his talk on "Ten Years in Nepal"

Discover more about this wonderful luncheon featuring the inspiring speaker, Craig Tiley, Australian Open,Tennis Australia CEOplease visit the link below.

Lift The Lid Luncheon

Fun Day

M.C: President Dorothy Gilmour 

Melbourne Cup Day Theme - Fun and Games with many prizes, much laughter and special happenings!

Please register for this lunch as David Rush, Ian Bentley and President Dorothy have spent much time collaborating on this Event!​

MC: President Dorothy

CPR Cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

AED automated external defibrillator.

M.C.: President Dorothy Gilmour

Our Guest Speaker this week is our PDG Grant Hocking ASM.

Grant is visiting us to update us on administering CPR & Defibrillators to save lives. We all need an update especially as many of us have grandchildren in our care. This will be not only informative, but Grant assures me at the expense of one of our members, there will be fun! Grant is Regional Improvement Lead at Ambulance Victoria and was awarded the Ambulance Service Medal (ASM) in the 2014 Australia Day Honours. He is Recipient of inaugural Stroke Foundation Presidents Award 2018.

MC President Dorothy