Who's Speaking

Tuesday July 20th, 2010

• Topic: Club Forum
• Speakers: Club Directors
• Chairman: Meredith Hayes

Tuesday July 27th, 2010

• Topic: Planning & Consultation Processes in Victoria
• Speaker: Ken McNamara
• Chairman: Ian Warren

Our very own Ken McNamara will give an address that is not to be missed.

Tuesday August 3rd, 2010

• Topic: Practical Insights of a Career In Metal And Corrosion Testing.
• Speaker: Richard Webster
• Chairman: Sandy Bennett

Richard has spent many years testing steel for corrosion effects on pipelines and structures on and off shore. Find out what corrosion is and how testing can be done, particularly in the oil and gas industry.

Tuesday August 10th, 2010

• Topic: Rotarian Behind the Badge
• Speaker: Denise Tomaras
• Chairman: Ngaire Cannon

Rotarian Behind The Badge presentations are always popular. Come and hear from one of our newest members.

Tuesday August 17th, 2010

• Topic: World Shipping
• Speaker: Capt. Nigel Porteous
• Chairman: Bill Troedel

Details to be advised.

Tuesday August 24th, 2010

• Topic: Houses From Hell
• Speaker: Robert Caulfield
• Chairman: Jim Earle

Robert Caulfield is an internationally renowned and award winning architect having designed significant buildings throughout Australia; the Middle East, Asia and the United States. He is the founder of, and for 31 years, the managing director of Archicentre Limited, Australia's largest building advisory group.

Tuesday August 31st, 2010

• Topic: History of the Free Kindergarten Association of Victoria
• Speaker: Sandra Prouse, CEO Free Kindergarten Association of Victoria Inc.
• Chairman: Joan Janka

FKA Children's Services has a history of over 100 years of achievement in the provision of early childhood services. As a voluntary organisation the FKU pioneered a number of innovative initiatives including, the training of teachers, medical and dental inspection of preschool children, and the funding of kindergartens and their staff. Over the years FKACS have responded to the emerging needs in children's services. In 2010 'The FKA Children's Services is a state-wide service that provides advice, consultancy, training and resources.

Tuesday September 7th, 2010

• Topic: Rotary and Our Near Neighbours
• Speaker: Virginia Turner, Chairperson D9800 Rotary Australia World Community
• Chairman: TBA

Details to be advised.

Tuesday September 14th, 2010

• Topic: Lord Somers Camp & Powerhouse - A Hidden Gem . . . The Truth Revealed
• Speaker: Jonathan Chapman, Chief Executive Office
• Chairman: Ian Macfarlane

Lord Somers Camp and Power House have been around since 1929 and in that time they have changed and renewed themselves many times to remain relevant to the world around.
The last 20 years has been a period of significant change and they now have over 500 volunteers actively involved in many aspects of Community Service. Come and hear about this hidden gem.