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Rotary Club of Melbourne Newsletter View email in your browser Rotary Club of Melbourne www.rotaryclubofmelbourne.org.au Meeting No 4806 in the Club’s 98th year THIS WEEK'S SPEAKER MAJOR GENERAL JIM BARRY, AM MBE RFD ED (RETD) Sir John Monash was our Founding Member in 1921 and then President of this Club 1922-23. On the 5th anniversary the Battle of Amiens – 8 August, 1923 – he was asked to say a few words at our Club meeting. The minutes record his brief commentary on the extraordinary outcome of his planning and execution leading to the end of the war in less than 100 days from 0808. His contribution to Victoria, Australia and the world community is legend. His counsel to all, especially to students, was: "Adopt as your fundamental creed that you equip yourself for life not solely for your own benefit but for the benefit of the whole community" He is our greatest Australian by any measure. The Rotary Club of Melbourne agreed in 2010 to award the Monash Medal each year to an outstanding Australian for her/his contribution to the Australian Community and beyond. General Sir John Monash was the first Australian Commander of Australian Forces in World War 1 and the innovative planner for Allied Forces at The Battle of Amiens (0808). He is considered a “Significant Australian” for his contribution to the community before, during and after WW1. The Monash Medal is awarded by Rotary Melbourne to an outstanding Australian who has made a significant contribution to the Australian community. The criteria are Leadership, Integrity and Service – which are three of the five core values of Rotary. Recipients: 2010 Sir Gustav Nossal AC 2011 Professor Patrick McGorry AO 2012 Professor Jeffrey V Rosenfeld AM 2013 Professor Fiona Wood AM 2014 Hon Michael Kirby AC CMG 2015 Reverend Tim E Costello AO 2016 Mr John E Bertrand AO 2017 Professor Geoffrey Blainey AC 2018 Hon Tim Fischer AC UPCOMING SPEAKERS 14 Aug: Anthea Hargreaves, General Manager, Public Affairs at Bicycle Network 21 Aug: Mark Stone AM, VECCI CEO 28 Aug: Jason Balkin, Assoc. Dir., Business Development and Bids Melbourne Convention Bureau 04 Sep: David Thodey, CSIRO Chairman, Thomas Baker Oration - Sofitel Fitzroy Room NEXT EVENING MEETING 26 Aug: Associate Professor Simon Stafrace LAST WEEK'S MEETING CAPTAIN JAMES NIXON Thank you Chair Chris Sotiropolous for his "spot on" summary of James' presentation: "Retired Captain James Nixon’s presentation, entitled “This is Your Captain Speaking” provided a rare oversight into several aviation themes. The audience received a lesson on how a plane takes off and emerging mental health challenges to pilots in a rapidly growing aviation market where critical decision-making impacts on increased procedural complexity. Dovetailing the award to the Salvation Army for their sterling leadership at Gander International Airport resulting from the diversion of numerous planes due to US airspace closure on 11 September, 2001 and the Come from Away Musical, Mr. James Nixon entertained the attendees with his personal experience landing at Gander International airport during a snow storm and that of his grateful clients, a Sheikh, whose family was also diverted to Gander International Airport. As a best-selling author, Mr. James Nixon also kindly donated several of his books to be used for fundraising activities." TONY KOSKY HONORARY MEMBERSHIP The following was spoken by Vicky as Tony's illness prevented him from speaking: "Thank you President Kevin and Past President Robert for allowing me to speak on Tony’s behalf and to accept from the Board and Members of Rotary Melbourne this honour. His double illnesses prevents him from speaking with the articulation he had in the past so I will attempt to be his voice albeit a poor second one. Tony was nominated for membership to the Rotary Club of Melbourne in 1978 by Rabbi Dr. Hermann Sanger and seconded by Jock Reid. Hermann gave Tony the best advice that still stands the test of time for those mentoring new members: “Don’t be a lunch time member, participate, join Committees.” As the youngest Member of the Club at 37 it did not take any time before the President of the Club John Mcfarlane approached him ”Young man I have the very Committee you should belong to – Welfare of the Young.” Tony served on this Committee for 41 years only retiring this year. When he was appointed President for 2002-2003, which was another great honour, one of his legacies was to form the Arts Committee as he felt this was a missing element that would appeal to many Members. Under David Kram and his Committee this has now become part and parcel of another form of Fellowship for Members. He thoroughly enjoyed participating in Bob Glindemann’s Second Biters as Tony always felt ‘hands on’ participation an important aspect for Members. He thanks you and I thank you humbly and sincerely for making him an Honorary Member; for the Fellowship and Friendship and giving him this special moment in time." Thank you Vicky and Tony. CITATION Presented 31 July 2019 ROTARY MELBOURNE HONORARY LIFE MEMBERSHIP TO ANTHONY (TONY) D KOSKY OAM Tony Kosky was born in Melbourne in 1941 and was educated at Melbourne Grammar and the University of Melbourne where he graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce. After graduation, Tony worked in London for a year to gain broader experience. Upon his return he joined the family company, which was engaged in the import of fur, skins and hides as well as the manufacture of fur garments. They later established a national chain of retailers of fur and leather shops under the ‘Cornelius’ label. With the demise of the fur industry in the 1980’s Tony established a trading and consulting business Global Business Links that established strong links with China. Tony actively supported the industries is which he worked and was • State President of the Victoria Federated Fur Association • National President of the Australian Fur Council • Founding Board member and State President of the Australia China Chamber of Commerce and Industry • Vice-President of the Australia China Business Council. Tony joined the Club in 1978 and has been most active and enthusiastic in fundraising for several major projects including: • Operation Crossroads • The Baker Medical Research Centre• Claremont Homes for the Aged • The Gala at the Melbourne Aquarium• Parachute night • Chinese Yum Cha • An evening at the Ballet. In addition, Tony has served on the Welfare of the Young Committee in the 40+ years since joining the Club as well as participating in the International Programs Committee, the Arts Committee (which he founded) and Toorak 1 Group. He has been a Club Director on a number of occasions, a Vice-President in 1996-97 and President in 2002- 03. He was made a Paul Harris Fellow in 1990. In the 2004 Queen’s Birthday Honours Tony was awarded a medal in the Order of Australia for service to the development of Australian business links with China, and to the community through the Rotary Club of Melbourne. Tony is married to Vicky and they have three children, who have provided them with three grandchildren. He has been a keen golfer and cheers on the Blues. Tony’s longstanding commitment to Rotary Melbourne is acknowledged with gratitude in this Award of Honorary Life Membership. DONATION TO SALVATION ARMY Photo shows: Rodney Rigby producer of ‘Come from Away”, Lt. Col. Neil Venables, Salvation Army, President Kevin, PP Robert, Major Bruce Harmer Public Relations Secretary for Victoria Salvation Army. We were very happy to donate the proceeds of the recent wonderful evening at "Come from Away" to the Salvos at last week's meeting. CLUB EVENTS & NEWS R100 SOCKS ARE CREATING NEWS! Ian Jones hasn't travelled far from the Sofitel in his socks so they will last him a lifetime at this rate! THOMAS BAKER ORATION 2019 See attached Flyers: Thomas_Baker_Oration_2019_Flyer_vf.pdf and Thomas_Baker_Bio.pdf The Oration looks to commemorate one of our distinguished Past Presidents - Thomas Baker by showcasing Australians who have demonstrated leadership and innovation in the fields of medicine/science/technology/industry and philanthropy. His legacy as an entrepreneurial industrialist with a concern for humanity has been emulated through many distinguished Australians. This year, David Thodey a business leader focused on innovation, technology and telecommunications with more than 30 years of experience will deliver the Oration. David is currently Chairman of the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), Australia’s national scientific research agency; a non-executive Board director of Ramsay Health Care, a global hospital group; Tyro, Australia’s only independent EFTPOS banking institution; Vodafone Group Plc.; and Xero, a cloud- based accounting software provider for small and medium-sized businesses. David is currently leading the Independent Review of the Australian Public Service (APS). This review was commissioned by the Prime Minister to ensure that the APS is fit-for-purpose to serve Australian Governments and the Australian people into the future. He also had a successful executive career as CEO of Telstra, Australia’s leading telecommunications and information services company and CEO of IBM Australia and New Zealand. In 2017, Mr Thodey was made an Officer (AO) in the General Division of the Order of Australia. Based on the CSIRO Report on Our National Outlook – David will explore some of these challenges and some solutions for the prosperity of future generations of Australians. VOLUNTEERS RECRUITMENT "A the B" Has Jim Orchard has just asked PE Marion and Pam Brown if they would like to volunteer for Around the Bay? 0808, MONASH MEDAL AND MORE Wednesday, 7 August at 12.30-2.00 pm, 35th Floor, Sofitel Hotel The Monash Medal recognises Leadership, Integrity and Service and we are delighted to advise that this year’s Awardee is Major General Jim Barry.
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