RCH Bulletin 24th August 2021 (Aug 24, 2021)

PRESIDENT'S POST

Posted by Andrew Crockett

Twenty-seven members and one guest attended today’s Club meeting by Zoom to hear Vincent Chen’s ‘Member behind the Badge’ talk.

The Member Behind the Badge

Noel Halford introduced Vincent Chen, who was known to members as a keen supporter of our projects before joining the club in February 2021.

He is now a member of the Vocational Service Committee.

Weekly Vocational Service Comment

Posted by Noel Halford

Rotary is unique in that it crosses all boundaries.

This week we ask that you consider the subject of Vocational Rehabilitation in relation to Rotary Vocational Service.

Membership or Leadership Crisis?

Posted by PDG Andy Rajapakse

Do we have a Membership crisis or a Leadership crisis? - asks PDG Andy Rajapakse.

He describes District 9640’s success of achieving the world’s 25th largest membership growth in 2020-21, and how they created a new product for a new world.

Lingua File

Posted by Andrew Crockett

President Andrew presents an occasional column for those with nothing better to do.

This week he presents two troublesome couples.

The Left’s Long March

Posted by Tony Thomas

Always the contrarian, our old friend Tony Thomas pokes fun at “the woke mob”, and how The Left’s Long March Tramples Rotary.

This is an opinion piece, which recently appeared in "Quadrant".

AROUND THE TRAPS

Posted by Gordon Cheyne

You think politics in Australia is crazy?

Join us in having a look around the world!

JEST FOR A LAUGH

Posted by Jane Drury

The Press seems to have gone crazy, and the British Prime Minister (Boris Johnson) said he was looking for the Taliban to respect “internationally agreed standards on human rights and inclusivity”.

But our Australian pollies are doing equally well: our resident comedienne Jane Drury has some examples of their excellence.

UPCOMING SPEAKERS

Posted by Jill Weeks

Normal meetings at Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club may be happening soon!

But keep an eye on your e-mail, to be sure . . .

What has Jill Weeks teed up for our information and entertainment?

FORTHCOMING EVENTS

Writing Workshop with Journalist Jeanette Leigh

Burwood Brickworks Shopping Centre

Rotary 100 Playground - Postponed

President’s Drinks Party - Postponed

Rotary Leadership Institute

DEI Workshop

Open Day at Essendon Airport

Rotary International Convention in 2023.

MAKE-UPS AND APOLOGIES

Kim D'Arcy always seeks to finalize numbers by Monday 8.30am Please register your attendance, or let Kim know if you can't make it.

CLUB ROSTER

Posted on May 04, 2021

CLUB MEETING DUTIES If you cannot perform your duty, please find a replacement or contact Richard Logan
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Greeting/Badges
Front Desk
Credit Cards
Set & Clear Up
MC