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ROTARY CLUB OF CENTRAL MELBOURNE-SUNRISE INC. Annual Rotary Foundation Paul Harris Breakfast GUEST SPEAKER Professor David de Kretser, AC, Governor of Victoria WHEN Wednesday "The Biological Revolution" 17th November 2010 Professor David de Kretser AC was born in 1939 in Colombo, Sri Lanka, and migrated to Australia in 1949. He was educated at Camberwell Grammar School, the University of Melbourne and Monash University. He received his Bachelor of WHERE Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery degrees from the University of Melbourne in 1962, and his Doctorate of Medicine from The RACV Club Monash University in 1969. His doctoral research focussed on the structure and function of the human testis. Level 17 Professor de Kretser was the founding Director of the Monash Institute of Reproduction and Development from 1991-2005, 501 Bourke Street and a Professor of Anatomy of the Faculty of Medicine of Monash University since 1978. He was also Associate Dean Melbourne for Biotechnology Development in the Faculty from 2002 to 2006. In 2003, he was named a Sir John Monash Distinguished Professor. In 2000, with support from the Federal Government, Professor de Kretser initiated a highly successful program of TICKETS community and professional education in male reproductive health called Andrology Australia. Professor de Kretser’s research into reproductive biology, infertility and endocrinology has seen over 600 papers featured in national $55.00 (incl. GST) and international peer reviewed journals, with many being presented at international meetings. Professor de Kretser has made important contributions to our understanding of how sperm and testosterone are produced and how these processes can be disturbed in TIME infertile men. His laboratory also pioneered a program of research that resulted in the isolation of novel proteins that, in addition to 7.15 for 7.30 till 9.00am controlling reproductive processes appear to have key roles in modulating the inflammatory response. He has served on various boards, including the Human Reproduction Program at World Health Organisation and the Executive Council of the International Society of Andrology. Professor de Kretser is a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians, the Australian Academy of Science and the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering. He was made a Companion of the Order of Australia in 2006, and received the Centenary Medal in 2003. Professor de Kretser and his wife Jan have four sons, and seven grandchildren. He was named Victorian Father of the Year in 2001. Professor de Kretser assumed office as the 28th Governor of Victoria on April 7th, 2006. Annual Paul Harris Breakfast The Rotary Foundation This annual breakfast has been held since 1992 and regularly attracts more The Rotary Foundation is one of the largest private foundations in the world than 200 Rotarians and guests. and 100 percent of funds received are used for humanitarian programs to Rotarians will be able to join fellow Rotarians in a District-wide event and be improve the quality of life, provide health care, clean water, food and other able to support the Rotary Foundation. essential needs primarily in the developing world. It is also an excellent opportunity to bring along partners and other guests who The Foundation also funds a large number of education programs, Rotary might either be considering joining Rotary or just being interested in listening to Centres for International Studies in peace and conflict resolution and the very our eminent Guest Speaker. successful PolioPlus program that aims to eradicate polio from the world. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT Richard Mitchell, Rotary Club of Central Melbourne-Sunrise Inc. PH: 9802 3693 / 0410 538 102 FX: 9807 8320 Email: [email protected] ROTARY CLUB OF CENTRAL MELBOURNE-SUNRISE INC. Annual Rotary Foundation Paul Harris Breakfast Booking Form NAMES OF ATTENDEES WHEN SURNAME GIVEN NAME Wednesday 1] .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 17th November 2010 2] .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... WHERE 3] .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... The RACV Club 4] .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Level 17 5] .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 501 Bourke Street 6] .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Melbourne 7] .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... TICKETS 8] .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... $55.00 (incl. GST) 9] .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... TIME 10] .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 7.15 for 7.30 till 9.00am If you wish to be seated with others not on this list please let us know. “The wearing of Paul Harris Fellow Insignia is encouraged.” Contact details of person making booking – Name:........................................................................................................................................................................ Rotary Club (if applicable): .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. Address: ............................................................................................................................................................................................Postcode: .............................. Telephone: .......................................................................................................... Email: .............................................................................................................. Please reserve .................. places at $55.00 per person (incl. GST). Breakfast Total $ ...................................... Payment Details: [PLEASE TICK 4] ❏ VISA ❏ MASTERCARD Card Number: ...................... / ................ / .................. /................ Expiry Date:...................................................... Cardholder Name [PRINT]: ...................................................................... Cardholder Signature: ........................................................................ ❏ I enclose a cheque for: $ (Payable to Rotary Club of Central Melbourne-Sunrise, Inc.) PLEASE FORWARD BOOKING FORM, WITH PAYMENT, BEFORE 10th NOVEMBER 2010 TO: TAX INVOICE Richard Mitchell, Rotary Club of Central Melbourne-Sunrise Inc. ABN: 29 402 928 051 Reg No. A0018334H Fundraiser PO Box 437, Collins St West, Victoria 8007 Registration No 10905 PH: 9802 3693 / 0410 538 102 FX: 9807 8320 Email: [email protected].