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Speaker Shane Murphy, M Pen Marine Alliance
Nov 20, 2019
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
 
Barefoot Bowls & BBQ
Nov 26, 2019
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
 
Club Meeting -Guest Speaker - Nicholas Lynch
Dec 04, 2019
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
 
Club Meeting - Trends In Travel - Lee Midson
Dec 11, 2019
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
 
Club Christmas Dinner
Dec 18, 2019
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
 
Main St Christmas BBQ (Farrells Corner)
Dec 21, 2019
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
 
Bunnings BBQ
Dec 28, 2019
 
Briars Concert - Car Parking
Jan 04, 2020
5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
 
Sunday Sessions - Briars - Car Parking
Jan 05, 2020
10:30 AM – 2:00 PM
 
Long Table Picnic
Jan 08, 2020
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
 
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Club Meeting Duty Member
Bilham, Ken
 
Reception / Cash Desk
Prudden, Eileen
 
Birthdays & Anniversaries
Member Birthdays
Ken Bilham
November 11
 
Peter Huels
November 26
 
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ClubRunner Mobile
November 11th , Volume 73,  Issue No 17
 
 
Stories
Special Guest Speaker - Mr Andrew Plympton

 

Last week our club was privileged to have Mr Andrew Plympton as our guest speaker. Andrew’s achievement’s in the world of sport and business read like a who’s who in which he has reached the highest levels of participation, management and coaching within the sporting world  Andrew’s life has encompassed some eight years within the AFL (St Kilda Football Club) at the premier level, as the Clubs Chairman and President thru the mid 80’s. Through strict financial management Andrew oversaw a return to financial stability for the Club, along with growth in membership and on-field success, including in 1997, the Saints first Grand Final appearance in 26 years. Andrew was awarded Life Membership of the Saints in 2000.

During his presentation is was abundantly clear that his one true passion is that of sailing. Andrew’s sailing career has spanned some 45 years, starting at the ripe young age of 8.

His love of sailing, overwhelming enthusiasm and unique people skills has resulted in a career of outstanding achievements.  To mention just a few these include, in 1988 he won the World Championship in the International Etchells Class, in 1993 was elected the Chairman and President of the Kilda Football Club, in 2004 was appointed as President of Yachting Australia, and in 2008 was horned as a Member of the Australian Olympic Committee and the Australian Olympic Foundation.

Andrew remains committed to Olympic Sailing and, while no longer President of Yachting Australia, holds the position of Chairman Advisory of the Australian Olympic Sailing Team (this includes Paralympic).

Andrew’s presentation touched on many facets of his stellar career and he made special mention of the complex mechanisms in todays modern sporting sphere when it comes to preparing athletes to compete at the highest International levels.  He spoke on the enormous pressures particular the physiological pressures that elite athletes are subjected to. His talk provided a very real time insight into the many aspects pertaining to the years of preparation that go into producing an athlete to be able to "step up " and represent their country on the highest stage of competitive sport.

Andrew’s presentation was totally captivating and extremely informative. The Rotary Club of Mornington would like to extend very big thanks for his appearance at our Club’s Meeting.

 

Mr Andrew Plymton (L) with RCM , Mr Peter Jay , Mr John Cincotta ( Guest of Peter Jay ) and RCM ,Mr Dennis Corke

 
 
Arthurs Seat Challenge
 
Sunday morning, just gone, saw another Mornington Rotary Club participation in a long time and major sporting event on the Peninsula, that being the Annual Arthur’s Seat Challenge. A very early start saw a number of our Member’s volunteer to “ man a water station “ along the gruelling course from the Rosebud foreshore to the summit of Arthurs Seat. A big thank you to those members who braved the cold and blustery conditions to assist
 
 
Thanks to: Pam , Brian, Ian , Neil , Eileen, Peter and Meredith for braving the cold and suppling some much needed H2O to the thirsty runners.
 
 
 
Remembrance Day Service – Mornington Secondary College
 
As has been the case over many years the Rotary Club of Mornington was well represented at the annual Remembrance Day Service conducted within the grounds of the Mornington Secondary College.
Thanks to John Renowden, Brian Mann and Leigh Power for their attendance.
 
                                         Lest We Forget
 
 
 
 

 

 

 

 

President's Report's
Coming Up this Week 
 
This  coming week on Wednesday 13th November, we have our AGM, which will be held speedily, at 6.30pm before dinner. All the documents you need for it (Minutes, Agenda, Treasurer, and Presidents Reports) are on our website in the “Members Only” section. We will also formally approve our Honorary Members for the year and the recently circulated Expenditure Guidelines.
 
Immediately after dinner we will welcome and Induct Rod Birt. (the following week will be Joe Siragusa, when he returns from a project in the Pacific).
 
The balance of the meeting will then be reports by our Committee Chairs, and an opportunity for you to raise and discuss whatever is important to you.
 
I am pleased to advise that we have also received a membership application from Peter Huels who has been at several of our recent meetings. Peter has had a very international life, having lived in several countries including Africa and worked in international logistics and shipping. He now continues to consult in those areas and lives with his wife Nardine in Mount Martha. We look forward to inducting Peter in a few weeks.
 
 
 
Regards
 
Ross
 
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