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Number 31, 23 February 2015

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Serving the Community since 1985

Presidents Report Thank you to David Hone for organising our first talk on the needs of our Indigenous people. We were all edu-cated about the issues of integrating Indigenous chil-dren and plans on how to manage this need through the talk by Liz and Edward Tudor from Melbourne Indige-nous Transition School. We donated the Sargent’s Funds from last year to this cause. I hope this project is able to attract the attention of other Rotary Clubs in Mel-bourne. We had a good attendance at the meeting with the addi-tion of three visiting Rotarians, four potential members, one member’s friend and one partner. Feedback from them was very positive about the club, the venue the speaker and the theme. Speaking of the theme. Thanks to Megan for all her work with decorations, to ensure we welcomed in Chinese New Year. Please consider invit-ing the prospective members to any of our activities in the coming month. We have taken delivery of all our costumes for Confer-ence, so we are all set now for what promises to be a great time in Ballarat. Thanks to those who are not go-ing to Conference who have stepped up to volunteer for our first Farmer’s Market on March 14. We have twelve on the roster and we are also pleased to see Martin Fothergill’s name on this list who is re-engaging with the club. I would ask those at the Market to be our eyes and ears for the day to look for opportunities and im-provements that we might consider as the markets for the balance of the year take place. I attended the District Presidents’ meeting and Beau-maris had an opportunity to present to the group on how our Club is going. We also learnt that District Assembly will be on May 17 and District Changeover on June 27. Next week is our fellowship night. Many of us will enjoy the film “The Second Best Marigold Hotel” along with our colleagues from Hampton Rotary. I look forward to seeing you on Thursday.

Ken

Contents

1 Presidents Report 2 Notices 3/4 This Week’s Speaker 5 100 Year ANZAC Anniversary Function 6 GLOW4GOOD 7 Charity Golf Day 8 Beaumaris Theatre Children's Feature 9 Club Structure / Picture of Week

Unless stated otherwise venue is Victoria Golf Club 6.30 for 7.00

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Hocking Stuart Sandringham 62-64 Station Street

Telephone: 03 9521 9800

Note; As part of our arrangement with Hocking Stuart discounts on agents fees are available to RCOB members.

For Details see Page 6

100 Years of ANZAC Anniversary Function

Thursday 23 April

See details on Page 5

The latest Beaumaris Theatre production opens on 6th March, this is the yearly 'Junior' production with a talented cast of 13 - 18 year olds. 'The Lit-tle Mermaid' is an ideal

show to take your children/grandchildren to and intro-duce them to the joys of live theatre! As always, Debbie Keyt and her crew have gone to great lengths to stage a good show and is always grateful of the support Beau-maris Rotarians show to this local community group. Tickets available via their website

http://www.beaumaristheatre.com.au/ If you need any other information please let me know, Thanks, Adrian Culshaw

More details Page 8

21st Annual Charity Golf Day Peninsula Kingswood

Country Golf Club

Thursday 26 March 2015

See Details Page 7

James Glenwright will coor-

dinate attendance

james.glenwright@aapt.net.au

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Liz Tudor is a veterinarian and Associate Professor in the Faculty of Veterinary and Agricultural Scienc-es at the University of Melbourne. She has a deep commitment to lndigenous issues and a relationship with a number of lndigenous communities at both personal and professional levels. Liz has experi-ence as a Board member and Chair of a Victorian lndependent Girls' school, and as a member of a Government Primary School Council. Edward is Executive Officer of the Melbourne Learning and Living Centre. He comes to the role with strong experience in corporate governance, project management and commercial legal advice. Edward was a solicitor with law firm King & Wood Mallesons from February 2011 until October 2014. He graduated from the University of Melbourne in 2010 with a combined Bachelor of Arts and Bache-lor of Laws (Hons) and was one of KWM Australia’s first secondees to its Beijing office. Whilst studying Arts, Edward majored in French and completed minor subjects in lndigenous Stud-ies. Edward served as a board member of the Old Scotch Collegians' Association for five years and was the founding President of the Old Scotch Music and Drama Club. About MITS The need for MITS Indigenous children in remote and regional commu-nities are without doubt some of the most disadvan-taged people in Australia today. Access to quality secondary education in remote communities is lim-ited, offering Indigenous students living in remote and regional communities very few pathways be-yond Year Seven or Eight. At this time in their edu-cation, educational outcomes deteriorate dramati-cally. NAPLAN National Report results demonstrate a clear and dramatic reduction in achievement of edu-cational outcomes for Indigenous students in early secondary years. For example, the percentage of Indigenous students attending school in Year Nine failing to achieve National Minimum Standards for literacy is nearly 32%, against a national average of just over 6%. The outcomes for Indigenous stu-dents in remote communities are even starker. Many remote Indigenous students and their families desire education in Australia’s biggest cities. These

families believe that the opportunities, structures and pathways offered in city schools far exceed those offered in remote communities. However, for students who seek education outside of their home communities, the educational and cultural gap from community to city is often too great to bridge. This gap is recognized by Melbourne school principals. Unique educational support for Indigenous stu-dents The Melbourne Indigenous Transition School has developed a new literacy in a warm home-style en-vironment that understands the particular challeng-es of transitioning from remote community to big city. Classes will take place in the neighbouring St Kevin’s Year 9 campus, capitalizing on the wonder-ful facilities that exist on that campus. For one year MITS will be both residence and school for its students. During that year, students will receive targeted numeracy and literacy pro-grams, which will equip them to transition into one of nineteen Melbourne Partner Schools. Partner Schools will offer full scholarships to the transition-ing MITS students. From their first day at MITS, every student will be involved in extra-curricular activities at their Partner School, providing genuine transitional learning. MITS aims for students to make a full transition to their partner school within one year. An initiative by dedicated individuals within the edu-cation sector and the Indigenous community, MITS will be funded by its Partner Schools, the federal government and private benefactors. Located in the heart of Melbourne MITS will be located in a magnificent old building named Lockington, in the Vaucluse, Richmond. Spaces designed by leading educational architects will provide first-class accommodation for both the teaching and residential programs, and neighbour-ing facilities for house guests will mean interstate families can visit their children during their transition year. For students, Lockington will be much more than a school. It will provide a warm, nurturing environ-ment in which students will be encouraged to em-brace their studies along with all that life in inner-city Melbourne has to offer. The MCG, Bridge Road, Swan Street, the Yarra River and the CBD are all within walking distance, providing students with exciting extra-curricular activities.

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Managed and governed by educational experts MITS will be staffed by a dedicated team who are equipped with the skills to assist students to suc-cessfully transition into their Partner Schools. Spe-cialist teachers will focus on accelerated numeracy and literacy, whilst house parents and carers will ensure that each student's wellbeing is closely mon-itored. Support staff will develop and strengthen relationships with Indigenous communities and Partner Schools. MITS is governed by a board made up of individu-als with a depth of experience in Indigenous com-munities and independent education. A selection of the slides presented in the presenta-tion are as follows. David Hone donated $2000 from his time as Ser-geant at Arms to MITS.

MLC has also signed up as a partner.

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CLUB STRUCTURE 2014 - 2015 UPDATED 28/07/2014

BOARD CLUB SERVICE

President Ken Mirams Director Trish Smyth

PE, VP Trish Smyth Auditor Tony Phillips

Secretary Roy Seager Program Richard Jones

Treasurer James Glenwright Meeting Attendance Trish Smyth

Foundation Mike Hede Communications David Lea

Branding & PR Malcolm Sawle Fellowship Megan Glenwright

International John Beaty Photographers John Beaty, Greg Every

New Generations Kerrie Geard Almoner Geoff Stringer

Community Chris D'Arcy Chair /Host /Cashiers /AV Roster

Fundraising Adrian Culshaw Youth Protection Officer Malcolm Parks

On to Conference Robert McArthur^*

TEAM MEMBERS

International Community New Generations Fundraising

Fred Hofmann Geoff Abbott David Rushworth Harry Wolfe

John Sime Rob Fenton Mary Sealy Heather Chisholm

David Langworthy Richard Shermon Tony McKenna * Roger Frewen

Geoff Stockdale Tony Phillips LOA Geoff Stringer

Ross Phillips David Greenall David Greenall David Hone

Malcolm Parks Chris Martin Judi Hall

John Manks Royal Melbourne Golf Charmaine Jansz

Branding & PR Jim O'Brien Antony Nixon

Concourse Festival Peter Flude^ Harry Wolfe Peter Flude

Kerrie Geard Martin Fothergill David Hone# Mike Hede

Masters Golf Parking David Lea MUNA / NYSF

James Glenwright Heather Chisolm

^ Farmers Market # Indigenous Project * District

This is exactly the same look you get from

Rotarians when you tell them you have given up

alcohol.

Courtesy; Robert McArthur