Yarra Bend Rotary BULLETIN OUR TEAM YARRA BEND EXECUTIVE PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE President Edda Williams Vice President Ken Maher We had great pleasure in inducting new member Secretary Anne Brown Kevin Xiao on Wednesday evening. Treasurer William Liew Kevin is the founder of the Breakthrough Group of Companies, Breakthrough Education and co-founder CLUB AVENUES OF SERVICE of Multi-cultural Australians Engaging in Social Community Bob Lambert change (M.A.T.E.S) Australia. Kevin commits the vast Club Service Ken Maher majority of his time in teaching and engaging with young students so that they can make an impact – Foundation Ross Ollquist especially around education and social justice. We International Matt Pollard believe he makes a great fit with Rotary values and Vocational Matt Pollard we keenly look forward to developing new programs with him. Youth Edda Williams The Multi-District conference and Peace forum begin on Friday 15th February. Conferences can be interesting ventures: if the speaker program doesn’t inspire, (and I really don’t know why it wouldn’t) then the networking and showcase of Rotary projects certainly must. A report on the conference will be in next week’s newsletter. If you are not a Rotarian and find yourself in the CBD on the weekend, pop into the Conference Centre and have a look at the “Marketplace” open to the public – come and be inspired at how Rotary is making an impact on lives. Naturally, if you would like to know more about Rotary and how you might be able to be involved, please come and have a chat. One quote that I love is: I don’t have time to volunteer with Rotary. Response: That’s OK, we’ll take the time that you do have. (Via Neville John, with thanks) If anyone reading this would like to converse further on this subject, please contact me. We’re ready if you would like to talk to one of us about joining our Rotary activities, we’d love to hear from you. You can connect with us through our web page at www.yarrabendrotary.com.au or on our Facebook page. Edda Williams VOLUME 19 ISSUE 27 – 13 February 2019 Yarra Bend Rotary Upcoming Speakers 27 February Greg Johnson – Ascend – Employee engagement and entitlement Upcoming Events for your Diary 06 March IT Tech night – Facebook, Club Runner, The Bulletin 07 March International Women’s Day Breakfast 27 March Activity Evening - TBC 24 April Visit to Royal Tennis Club - Richmond Market Duty Roster Click here: Meeting– 13 February 2019 Our New Member – Kevin Xiao The meeting welcomed and inducted new member for Yarra Bend Bend Rotary – Kevin Xiao. Kevin is a businessman with particular interest in education opportunities for disadvantaged children in regional Asian and Pacific nations. He has a widespread network of contacts in the Victorian education sector and hopes to entice more young people to join Rotary. Kevin says he’s astonished how little is known in the wider community about the great work and results that Rotary achieves in local and international communities. Bob Lambert (right) pins a Rotary Club bandge on new member Kevin Xiao. Rotary Multi District District Conference – Melbourne Club Secretary Anne Brown with President Edda Williams and other Yarra Bend Rotary members were at the Conference on Saturday and Sunday. “Fantastic start to the Multidistrict conference this morning with the exchange students parade carrying the flags of their home countries” – Anne Brown VOLUME 19 ISSUE 27 – 13 February 2019 Yarra Bend Rotary “Tulloch a Mighty Champion” - Guest Speaker – Ken Linnett MAJOR WINS Caulfield Guineas (1957) Caulfield Cup (1957) Author, Ken Linnet has written a Warwick Stakes (1957) fine book about one of the icons of the Australian racing industry – the VRC Derby (1957) mighty Tulloch. Tulloch was one of AJC Derby (1957) Australia’s greatest ever horse races and dominated the track QTC Derby (1957) through the 1950’s and 1960’s. VRC St Leger Stakes Tulloch was born and bred in New Zealand. Trainer Tommy Smith (1958) purchased Tulloch as a yearling for 750 guineas in 1956 at the AJC St Leger Stakes Trentham Yearling Sales in New Zealand, but had trouble finding (1958) shared ownership. .Allthough he never won a Melbourne Cup, Tulloch won many of the most important races in Sydney, Melboure, and Cox Plate (1960) Brisbane. Tulloch's amazing racing career from 55 starts included 36 Mackinnon Stakes (1960) wins, A highlight of Tulloch’s career was the win in the 1961 Brisbane Cup in which he carried a very hefty 62.5kg. Ken said that era saw Chelmsford Stakes many changes in Australian racing including the introduction of the (1960) TAB in Victoria, and the beginning of big stakes money for Australia’s most prestigious races. Ken spoke about some of the myths about Queen Elizabeth Stakes Tulloch, including the controversy surrounding Tulloch missing the (1958,1959,1960) 1957 Melbourne Cup, and why he was withdrawn by his owner much Brisbane Cup (1961) to the dissapointment of trainer Tommy Smith and the stable hands. In April 1958 Tulloch contracted a stomach virus which was so severe as to bring the horse close to death. Tulloch did not race for almost two years. It was not until 12 March 1960 that Tulloch returned to racing as a five-year-old and continued to win majaor races for the next two years. Tulloch died on a Stud farm near Coonabarabran in1969. VOLUME 19 ISSUE 27 – 13 February 2019 Yarra Bend Rotary Yarra Bend Rotary Supports Boroondara Volunteer EXPO Boroondara Volunteer Expo Are you ready to make a positive impact in your community? Come along to the Boroondara Volunteer Expo on 6 March 2019, from 1pm to 6pm at the Hawthorn Arts Centre, where you'll meet with over 50 local community organisations who are seeking volunteers across a variety of volunteer projects, programs and events. Perhaps you have a specialised skill that you could offer a local community organisation? Find out how your skills in project management, marketing or accounting can help support a community organisation - and make a significant local impact! For more information, visit www.boroondara.vic.gov.au/volunteerexpo VOLUME 19 ISSUE 27 – 13 February 2019 Yarra Bend Rotary ROTARY –INTERNATIONAL WOMENS DAY Click here to learn more about Women in Rotary VOLUME 19 ISSUE 27 – 13 February 2019 Yarra Bend Rotary Learn more about what we do Would you would like to know more about Yarra Bend Rotary, please call Club Secretary Anne Brown on 0404 029 165 You might like to join us for dinner. We meet every Wednesday over dinner at the Amora Hotel 649 Bridge Road Richmond at 6:30 p.m. for 7:00p.m. If you would like to come along and find out more about what we do or have a particular interest in hearing one of our guest speakers, please first contact the Club Secretary to make arrangements. Our Mailing Address is P.O.Box 241, Kew East, Victoria, 3102 or e-mail : [email protected] Follow our latest News and Events - Facebook www.facebook.com/rotaryclubofyarrabend/ Visit Our Website Yarra Bend Rotary Web Page VOLUME 19 ISSUE 27 – 13 February 2019 .