Karin Soster was chairperson for this evening's meeting at Cilantro where members and guests enjoyed a wonderful 3 course meal prepared by student chefs at Le Cordon Bleu Australia Cookery School, and very ably waited on by students undergoing an advanced diploma management course in hospitality. Ron Brownlees performed Invocation and the toast to Rotary and Australia. Guests included Angela Lynch, Ken Oakes, Sarah Bennett, Gary Ramage, John and Diana Mulcahy, Margaret Toyas, and former club member Richard Wright, and of course our guest speaker - Simone Gescheit.
CLUB ANNOUNCEMENTS
President Tim
- Tim very proudly announced he is a grandfather again for the 10th time - congratulations Tim and Angela.
- Next week's club meeting on Wed 13/11 will be a club forum. The meeting will include a presentation on the Holland Foundation by Linda O'Brien, and two motions that were approved by the board at the October board meeting will be presented for club members to vote - donations for Riding for the Disabled, and for Moorabbin Hospital.
- Tim very proudly announced he is a grandfather again for the 10th time - congratulations Tim and Angela.
- Next week's club meeting on Wed 13/11 will be a club forum. The meeting will include a presentation on the Holland Foundation by Linda O'Brien, and two motions that were approved by the board at the October board meeting will be presented for club members to vote - donations for Riding for the Disabled, and for Moorabbin Hospital.
Ron Brownlees
- The house at 7 Bluegrass Walk, Frankston has been sold, and the funds have been transferred into the BMC account.
- Ron was acknowledged for his work and dedication to maintaining the Frankston property through the years and for navigating the recent sale process. Thank you Ron - your efforts and unfailing dedication is very much appreciated by the club.
- The house at 7 Bluegrass Walk, Frankston has been sold, and the funds have been transferred into the BMC account.
- Ron was acknowledged for his work and dedication to maintaining the Frankston property through the years and for navigating the recent sale process. Thank you Ron - your efforts and unfailing dedication is very much appreciated by the club.
GUEST SPEAKER - Simone Gescheit - graduate of the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts.
Simone has a long list of credits, having performed on stage and in TV programs and numerous short films. She also narrates audio books and voices television commercials.
Simone's presentation focused on Presence and the philosophy of "living in the middle of the river of life" to present your true and authentic being. Simone explained the concept of three circles for flow of energy and communication between people, a concept much taught by the highly regarded acting coach, Patsy Rodenburg. She quotes inward thinking and introversion is the first circle, outward expression and extroversion is the third circle, and finally the second and middle circle is the most productive and successful circle that enables one to be focused, being in the present, receptive and responsive, engaging with others with a natural ebb and flow of thoughts and ideas to the benefit of all parties. The second circle brings the most rewards using positive and peaceful energy, and authenticity that speaks from the heart, and represents the circle of presence. Simone elaborated on the circle of presence, its concept, and explained/demonstrated mind and breathing exercises people can practice that assist achieving the sense of presence. Simone's presentation was very thought-provoking and brought in many varied questions from the floor. Thank you, Simone, for your very interesting presentation that had everyone engaged and rivetted to your topic.
To finish the evening, the cookery and hospitality teams came out to the restaurant and were acknowledged and applauded for their well-received and appreciated service.
