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Posted by Lawrence Reddaway on Apr 14, 2016
 
It was great to have a larger gathering than normal for our most recent lunch; and our guests included younger (Shane McInnes) as well as some more senior people.  Ron Iddles was our star attraction, and he held us spell bound with stories and opinions.
 
I was glad that Colette Mintz, our nominee who has just won the D9800 Graduate Scholar award for 2016-17, was able to attend our lunch so that we could congratulate her in person.  She will be off to New York in August to study at Columbia University.
 
There are several events coming up very soon, and you’ll find the information below.  My favourite is the Friends of Baguia Trivia Night on 6 May; and it would be great if a few more Rotary Hawthorn members could join Gordon Cheyne and myself at that event.
 
 
 
 Lawrence                                                                                                                                             
 
 
 
Ron Iddles...Homicide Investigations
Posted by David Owen on Apr 14, 2016
 
That's Rod Iddles above having captured the audience's attention, and at right at the podium.
 
Ron Iddles as guest speaker drew a large number of guest attendees to hear his address.   Ron is the Secretary and CEO of the Victorian Police Association and a well known and respected contributor/commentator on topical law and order issues.  However with over 30 years service in the Police Forces with 25 years as a Senior Investigator in homicide cases Ron’s address concentrated on his observations and stories of such cases.
 
Reasons behind homicides are difficult to determine but Ron noted that in his time society and resultant human behaviour has changed and is still changing rapidly.  Concepts of family units are different, and especially modes and degrees of personal communication are far different.  An individual can be readily isolated and that fact alone can see him/her suffer and respond in an anti social and violent manner.
 
Ron demonstrated the investigator's basic approach to a suspicious death and demonstrated the three keys points of the approach by reference to examples and stories of his own experiences.   First step was to identify the deceased and catalogue all their connections, second establish the cause of death and finally consider the possible motives behind the death.
 
Against this framework Ron almost held the audience spellbound as he told of his experiences and cases.
 
 
East Timor an Address April 18
Posted on Apr 14, 2016
One of the projects Richmond Rotary has been involved with is in East Timor (Barrio Pite Clinic) and as an awareness, not fund raising,  they are having a leading speaker talking on issues related to East Timor, one of Australia’s nearest neighbours.
 
Prof. Jeremy Oats  - East Timor.
Amora    489 Bridge Road Richmond  18th April 6.30 PM.
$30 for 2 course meal, drinks at bar prices.
 
Prof. Oats is a member of Melbourne Rotary and for the last 5 years he has been a team leader of the Rotary International VTT (Vocational Training Teams) providing emergency obstetrics training for midwives and doctors in Timor Leste.
 
Invitation is extended to all.
Fun night. Friends of Baguia May 6
Posted on Apr 14, 2016
Still looking for possible table members in support of "Friends of Baguia". 
 
Friday 6th May 2016
7pm for 7.30pm sharp Trivia start
Malvern Town Hall, Glenferrie Rd Entrance
(Parking available behind Police Station - entry off Glenferrie Road)
 
LICENSED BAR – Selling wine, beer and soft drinks
BYO Basket Supper (they provide coffee, tea & biscuits)
$30 per person
Great Raffle prizes, Silent Auction & fun games!
 
Please let President Lawrence know ASAP if you can join him on a table.
 
The Shadow Noted
Posted on Apr 14, 2016

Even Rotarians sometimes decide to sell their houses. The Shadow has heard a whisper that the home of a certain senior member of Rotary Hawthorn will be auctioned on Saturday. Let’s hope that the auctioneer (who is rumoured to be another senior member of Rotary Hawthorn) gets a good price!
 
With seniority comes the acceptability of going away for the month of May to warmer climes.  The Shadow, jealous yet again, wishes Charles Morrison and Jacqui all the best for their trip to Exmouth, Broome and other places in the North West.  Apparently Bernie Walshe will be taking over as (temporary) tsar of the front desk!
 
 
 
 
 
An Interesting Suggestion
Posted on Apr 14, 2016
Stop Press! Rotary Hawthorn to Assist City of Greater Geelong
 
The Editor notes there is within our group some creative thinkers.   One can't vouch the source but supposedly the Victorian Government has asked for help for a suitable panel of administrators to take over the running of the Geelong council after the sacking the existing council.
 
Our man has suggested that Rotary Hawthorn will offer :-
 
· No flamboyant clothes:  all our members would qualify
· Experience as councillor and Mayor:  Meredith Butler
· Financial planning: Bernie Walshe, Chris Hanson, Ian Gillies
· Engineering:  Noel McInnes, Lawrence Reddaway, Ian Warren
· Fund raising: Brian Reid
· Insurance: John Christoffelsz
· Legal: David Corrigan, David Rush
· Accounting: John Higgins, David Owen
· Travel (experienced in arranging junkets):  Trevor Jones
· Experience as a city administrator:  Ken McNamara
· Property management: Richard Logan, Ian Macfarlane, Simon O’Donoghue
 
One  speculates if  President Lawrence should  compile a package deal whereby Rotary Hawthorn would charge a single fee.  What's the lot above worth?  Maybe a small part solution to our fund raising problems!
 

Injured List
Posted by John Carre-Riddell on Apr 14, 2016
No news.
Make ups and Apologies
Posted on Sep 03, 2015

Remember Geoff Wright collates attendance information and he needs to be told of  "make up " events which we attend.

Tell Noel Halford days before of an inability to attend Tuesday.  Late or non apologies raise catering costs. 

Also please alert him to attending guests.   Unforeseen higher numbers make problems for a surprised chef in supplying all meals simultaneously.
Club Rosters
Posted on Apr 07, 2016

CLUB MEETING DUTIES      
If you cannot perform your duty, please find a replacement or contact Charles Morrison

 

  Apr 19

      Apr  26

    May 3

     May 10

Greeting & Badges

  Devereux

 Devereux

 Jones

 O'Beirne

Front Desk

   Reid

 Rosback

 Rush

 Shore

Credit Cards

  Pisterman

 Gillies

 Logan
  Owen    

Set & Clear Up    

 Corrigan

 Corrigan

 Devereux

  Devereux

Chairman       

 Wright

 Cheyne

 Hayes

  Dissanayake

Sergeant

 Bradshaw

 Hayes

  Corrigan

  Warren


SECOND BITE ROSTER (Check with Ian Macfarlane if no Salvation Army  personnel present)                  

 

  16  Apr

   23 Apr

    30 Apr

    7 May

Member

 Macfarlane

 Brown

   Rose
  Hanson
Lunch Speakers
Apr 19, 2016
Daniel Wilksch
Soldier On: WWI Soldier Settler Stories
 
Apr 26, 2016
Michael Redding
Wheelchairs For Vietnam
 
May 03, 2016
Meredith Hayes
Fellowship & Planning Day
 
May 10, 2016
Dr Clive May
The 'Bionic Spine'
 
View entire list
Club Events
RCH Bunnings BBQ Fundraiser
Bunnings Warehouse
Apr 24, 2016
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
 
Changeover 2016
Greenacres Golf Club
Jun 23, 2016
6:30 PM – 10:00 PM
 
Birthdays
Member Birthdays
Geoff Dumayne
April 3
 
David Corrigan
April 13
 
David Pisterman
April 19
 
Ngaire Cannon
April 25
 
Philip Stewart
April 26
 
Spouse Birthdays
Jacqui Weir
April 1
 
Geoff Hayes
April 17
 
Club Directors
President
Lawrence Reddaway
 
Vice President
Henry Drury
 
Secretary
Gordon Cheyne
 
Treasurer
Katrina Flinn
 
President Elect
Meredith Hayes
 
Director - Club Services
Noel Halford
 
Director - Community Services
Sheridan Brown
 
Director - International Services & Foundation
Henry Drury
 
Director - Vocational Services
Ken McNamara
 
Director - Youth Services
Kevin Rose
 
Director - Membership & Alumni
Ian Warren
 
Past President
Chris Hanson
 
Russell Hampton
National Awards Services Inc.
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