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NEXT MEETING: TUESDAY 8th MARCH 2016 GUESTSPEAKER: PROFESSOR MICHAEL BUXTON

MEETING REPORT: 1st MARCH 2016

NEXT GOLDSBROUGH LANE GOURMET FARMERS MARKETIS ON THURSDAY 10 MARCH 2016: NOW WEEKLY

SAVE THE DATE FOR THE WINE EVENT OF THE YEAR 16thAPRIL 2016

WORKING BEE AT ROYAL TALBOT REHABILITATIONCENTRE KEW 27th FEBRUARY 2016GALLERY

NEXT MEETING 8th MARCH 2016 GUESTSPEAKER PROFESSOR MICHAEL BUXTON

TITLE OF PRESENTATION: FUTUREPROOFING MELBOURNE

The former Coalition Government’s Plan Melbourne is currentlybeing reviewed and modified. The plan contained usefulelements but it failed to adequately address some key issues.Melbourne has reached a critical point in its history. It isundergoing rapid and transformative change from a city of 4million towards one of 8 million by 2050. The major arterialroads are already at or near capacity.A long-term plan based around identifying, delivering andmaintaining opportunities for future transport projects isdesperately needed to future-proof Melbourne against thecombined pressures of population growth, development, climate

Meeting Responsibilities

ChairWELLS, Michael

Presenter

GreeterTASSELL, Barrie

ReporterAVRAMOPOULOS, Stella

PhotographerFRASER, Paul

DoorBAO, Ivy

Director ReportDURAS, Peter

Bulletin EditorDRIVER, Allan

Upcoming EventsCatch up with Echuca MoamaMar 20, 2016

International CommitteeFundraiserApr 16, 2016

SpeakersMar 08, 2016Prof Michael BuxtonFuture Proofing Melbourne

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change and the certainty of having to deal with majorunplanned events.

Michael Buxton is a professor of Environment and Planning atthe School of Global, Urban and Social Studies, RMITUniversity. He joined RMIT in 1998 after 12 years in senior

management with Victorian Government Planning and Environmentagencies, and with the VictorianEnvironment Protection Authority.He formerly headed theintergovernmental process fordeveloping Australia’s NationalGreenhouse Strategy, and the groupresponsible for the development andimplementation of environmental policy

in Victoria. He was an elected Victorian local governmentcouncillor and Mayor for ten years and was a member of theUpper Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges Authority for sixyears. He is a former lecturer at Monash University, Melbourne.Michael heads a research team carrying out extensive researchinto peri-urban regions. This team’s national and Victorianstudies have investigated the nature and extent ofcontemporary peri-urban regions in Australia; identified futurepatterns of socio-economic, environmental change in peri-urbanlandscapes; and developed scenarios for future land use andmanagement.

MEETING REPORT 1st MARCH 2016

Meeting Report 1st March 2016 – Elias LebbosMeeting was opened by Chair Neil Salvano with the toast toRotary International.President George welcomed members.Announcements

Herb Greenwood drew member’s attention to a flyer ontables highlighting an upcoming wine event to be heldSaturday 16th April 2016. This fundraiser is set to be fullof entertainment but a low cost evening. The venue is yet

to be announced,but watch thisspace. Those unableto attend areencouraged toparticipate bydonating a bottle (ortwo) to the auction.

Mar 15, 2016Daniel WilkschSoldier On: WWI Soldier SettlerStories

Mar 22, 2016DGE Neville John and PP KevinLove2017 District 9800 Conference

Mar 29, 2016Molly O'ShaughnessyWomen and children living freefrom violence

Apr 05, 2016Detective Senior SergeantStuart BaileyThe Function of the Homicide Squad& Victoria Police / Rotary MentoringProgram Initiative

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Tony Thomas returned with a little humour.Frank O’Brien reminded members that the catch up withour sister club Echuca Moama will be held on Sunday 20th

March 2016 at the Tooborac hotel and Brewery. A tour ofthe brewery will also be on offer for those interested.

Neil Salvano thanked all those who assisted at the WhiteNight event and informed members that $1000 wasraised.Neil also informed the members that Frank O’Brien hasbeen nominated as President Elect for year 2017-18President George thanked Neil and those involved for thegreat effort at White Night and acknowledged theparticipation of members from Melbourne Park RCGreg Cuthbert highlighted the weekly Goldsbrough LaneGourmet Farmers Market will be receiving greater publicityin the near futurePeter Duras reported that the Royal Talbot working beewas a huge success which was also supported bymembers of the Melbourne and Melbourne Park RCs. Peterthanked Margaret and Bernie for the wonderful morning

tea and lunch. [Seereport later in thisBulletin]


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President’s announcementsThe Business breakfast was successfully conducted and raisedover $3000 to support the Silk/Miller scholarship.

Warrick Cavell – Member-owned ProjectsWarrick referred to previous discussions related to the 2015-16strategic plan, which included Member-owned Projects. Theseprojects raise small amounts of funds but contributesignificantly to the clubs revenue. They also provide an

opportunityforfellowship,community

engagement, attracting new members, raising Rotary’s profileand provide energy to the club.Warrick encouraged members to consider conducting an eventthat meets the clubs criteria:

The project has the potential of raising more than $1000Requires resources proportional to funds raisedNo risk to the clubs members, funds or reputationPasses the Rotary four way test

Guest speaker Tony Johnson CEO - EY Oceania – Fostering Australia’sEntrepreneurial CultureTony is CEO and Managing Partner for EY Oceania. He isresponsible for setting strategy for the firm across the Oceaniaregion and is focused on building a culture that supports EY’svalues and delivers exceptional service to EY’s clientsThe one thing that all incredible entrepreneurs have in commonis an extraordinary passion for what they do. Their self-beliefand drive keeps them going when others might give up. And it’s


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because of this that they play such a crucial role in helpingsupport anddiversifytheAustraliaeconomy.We’re luckyhere to livein a countrywhich has arelativelyfavourable

environment for the entrepreneurial activity. But that doesn’tmean we can rest on our laurels. There’s plenty more work thatneeds to be done if we wants to maintain an environment thatwill help foster the growth of a success entrepreneurialbusinesses into the future.One of the largest challenges for any entrepreneur is accessingcapital to fund their growth plans. Small capital markets are akey challenge for entrepreneurship in Australia. Youngentrepreneurs are particularly vulnerable in this regard. If wewant to encourage the next generation to follow theirentrepreneurial dreams, we need to ensure they can raise thenecessary capital to make them a reality.Women entrepreneurs too often have more difficulty accessingcapital to fund their growth plans that their male counterparts.The fact is, even though women launch nearly half of newbusinesses, they receive less than 10% of venture capital orangel funding. That’s a huge gap – and one we need to addressif we want to create a diverse and sustainable entrepreneuriallandscape.The good news is that the outlook is changing. The financeworld has started to recognise the value in supporting womenentrepreneurs, and we are beginning to see growing support forfinancing women-led businesses through traditional sources ofcapital, specialist angel investor groups, and even throughnewer channels such as crowd-funding.Both locally and globally, entrepreneurial businesses are moreimportant than ever to the long-term sustainability of theeconomy. As traditional industries, such as the resourcessector, slow down, we need to look for and create new marketopportunities that respond to technical advances and changingconsumer needs. Entrepreneurs do this. They challenge our


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views of what’s possible and create new opportunities forprogress – whether that’s through better connectivity, ease ofdoing business or improving quality of life.High-impact entrepreneurs are innovators. They spark therevitalization of mature industries, as well as the creation ofnew ones. They also provide a strong and diverse foundation forfuture economic growth and are a critical engine for jobcreation. In fact, entrepreneurs represent around two-thirds ofall employment across the G20 countries. So it’s through themthat we have the greatest chance of successfully tracking someof the key issues facing the world today, like youthunemployment.Australia is home to some truly world-class entrepreneurialtalent. Any measures that support investor confidence andattract new resources of funding will be important in ensuringAustralia’s entrepreneurs don’t miss out on opportunities toscale their businesses and create future growth.Globally, entrepreneurs said they want the ability to voice theirconcerns on business regulations and be heard, making thistheir top suggestion for how countries could improve theirregulatory environment. The good news is that entrepreneurialambitions remain strong.Incubators provide a collaborative, professional environmentwhere early stage businesses and entrepreneurs can co-work,share ideas and access office space. At EY we recognise theimportant role they can play in spurring the nest stage ofgrowth for start-up businesses. And that’s why we havedeveloped strategic relationships with organisations likeTankStream in Sydney and York Butter Factory here inMelbourne, to help them provide support to early stagecompanies.There are clearly a wide range of factors that can impact anentrepreneurial culture, but there are some tangible things wecan do to ensure we are fostering an environment whereinnovation and entrepreneurs can thrive.

We need to ensure we are giving future generations ofentrepreneurs the tools and environment that will enablethem to succeed – be that better access to funding,incubator facilities, mentors or business networks.We need to address attitudes and remove the stigmaaround business failure.We need to champion entrepreneurship – sharing andcelebrating success stories to help positionentrepreneurship as valid alternative to more traditionalcareer options.We need to promote united thinking in policy and businessenvironments, and co-ordinate support across the private,public and voluntary sectors.

A thriving entrepreneurial culture is essential if we want tocreate the growth and diversity that will be essential toAustralia’s long-term economic sustainability. We need toensure we are giving them the tools and environment that willenable them to succeed.This can be achieved in a silo. Governments, entrepreneurs and


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corporate all have to work together to foster a culture that willsupport the nest stage of entrepreneurial growth.

President George thanked Tony and closed the meeting with hisrequest to ‘Be a Gift to the World’

THE GOLDSBROUGH LANE FARMERS MARKET IS NOWWEEKLY

THE NEXT GOLDSBROUGH LANE GOURMET FARMERSMARKET IS ON THURSDAY 10 MARCH 2016. REMEMBERTHE MARKET NOW OPERATES WEEKLY.

For those on Facebook refer to https://www.facebook.com/GoldsbroughLaneGFM/?fref=ts

MarketVolunteersUpdate

We havesecured anagreementwithLentara toprovidehelpers forthe marketbump inand out.

This meanswe do notrequire 4-6clubmembers tocontinue todo thebump in

and out.Paul Fraser willroster 1 Rotarianon for each bumpin and out tosupervise theLentara helpers.

The Rotarian onlyneed assistphysically if theyare able to do so.


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We can still usevolunteers toassist with bumpin or out – wehave a number ofRotary/Rotaractclubs interested inhelping.All volunteer andRotariansupervisioninquires can besent to Paul Fraser-

[email protected]

Rotary Stall at the market

We have agreed to provide one stall at each market for the useof any Rotary Clubs to selling Rotary related goods, raiseawareness or use as they see fit for a cause of their choice.

All Rotary stall inquires can be sent to Marjorie Gerlinger [email protected]

SAVE THE DATE FOR THE WINE EVENT OFTHE YEAR 16th APRIL 2016

This Wine Event of the Year is not to be missed and at a venuethat could startle you. If you only attend one wine event thisyear, this could be the one!


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WORKING BEE ROYAL TALBOTREHABILITATION CENTRE 27th FEBRUARY2016

Posted by Tony THOMAS

Sensory Gardens Make Over

It’s hard to find lovelier gardens than those at RoyalTalbot Rehabilitation Centre in Kew, Melbourne. Adecade ago the grounds were brownish grass andconcrete paths; today a riot of shrubs, flowers,succulents, green pergolas and natural timbertextures have been established by Austin Health'sgarden guru, Steven Wells, 43. [Steven explains thegarden philosophy to Sue Duras at morning tea]


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These gardens continue to thrive thanks to what hecalls "the fantastic support" of a cluster of RotaryClubs that for 12 years have descended on thegrounds for a massive annual working bee. OnSaturday February 27 2016 another 30 Rotarians andfriends slaved away at digging, re-potting, trimming,and spreading 7 cubic metres of mulch. The 90 patients mostly have brain, stroke and spinalinjuries. They can rest their eyes on thriving andshady plants and arcades, take lunch outside and getaway mentally from the wards and beds. Some can’ttalk, other can’t use a limb, few can foresee a career.But they feel they can do small stress-free tasks orjust sit in a pretty spot.

The working bee inspiration came 12 years ago fromLyn McBain [see left photo-Lyn is enjoying a well

earnedbreak],wife offormerCentral

Melbourne-Sunrise RC member Bruce McBain. [Bruceis


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seen here discussing old time with John Meehan]. Lynworked there as a nurse for eight years from 2000 andfelt sorry the patients had such sterile surroundings.She saw the opportunity for the Rotarians to supportSteven and make a difference in the gardens for thepatients.

This year’s working bee included two Melbourne ParkRC youngsters and three friends, two from MelbourneRC and 23 members and friends from RC CentralMelbourne-Sunrise. [all hard at work in photo below]


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Last year’s similar party of 26 opened up a newsection of tired brown grass, which Steven has plantedduring winter with low-growing and drought-tolerantnative lomandra, dianella and succulents. He’s toppedit off with a metal artwork of symbolic leaves. “A newgroup of patients can now look out from theirbedrooms to banks of green and the distant trees,” hesays. “It’s been such a sustained program over the years,with so many Rotary hands getting so much done injust a morning. They bring tools galore. I have mywork cut out keeping everyone busy, but I make suremy list of tasks is big enough.”

[The crew!]

Steven heads off to the UK and US on a ChurchillFellowship in May for seven weeks to study how


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therapeutic gardens in hospitals are kept sustainedbeyond the initial establishment – which involvesstaffing and long-term planning.

The results are astounding.

GALLERY

There always is a supervisor in any work party.

Rotarians always have to be fed thanks to Lyn McBain andMarjorie Gerlinger.


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"Does any one here know how to change this wheel?"

Our DG Elect, Neville John, Elias Lobbos and 2017-18 PE FrankO'Brien [How many Rotarians are needed here?]


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Rob Hines and Tess Hines heard saying "Would you mindgetting out the way so that we can work please?"


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