Posted on Dec 09, 2021
The run-up to Christmas continues.  Congratulations to Larry and his team for organising a highly successful Rotary Means Business Breakfast at the Duxton last Tuesday. The room was full and all those present enjoyed themselves. Well done, Larry.

We have three functions left in our calendar this year.
 
Friday 10 December when we will hear about the joys and perils of paddling, even swimming in the surging waters of the ocean, or even in lapping luxury of our humble little pools at home.
 
How can we survive when we go down to the sea or sally forth from the bar poolside? Staying afloat seems to be the key. Or one of the keys. Find out more on Friday.  As for me, I stick to the shower. But for those of you who are more adventurous, you need to be aware of other survival techniques. So do come along. Bring your bathing cap and waterwings.
 
Then there’s the Wonderful Christmas Breakfast Friday 17 December. This is one of the highlights of our year. Don’t miss it. Book now.
 
And then we have the incomparable Vienna Pops for New Year’ Eve. See out 2021 in style and welcome 2022 with zest.
 
Everything to play for.
 
Join the party.
 
President John.
 
 
Friday 10 December, Meg Abercromby, Royal Life Saving WA will be our guest speaker.  Booking link - https://www.trybooking.com/BVUV
 

Friday 17 December 2021 | Family Christmas Breakfast in the Argyle Ballroom, Parmelia Hilton Hotel -  (booking link is open - https://www.trybooking.com/BVFNS)
 
 
Vienna Pops NYE Concert - 2021
 
Bookings Galore are in the swing for the Vienna Pops New Year’s Eve event, which unsurprisingly falls once again on 31 December. Mezzo Soprano Ashlyn, having previously sung at a Royal Command performance at Buckingham Palace will regale us with her vocal expertise, and she will be but one of a number of musicians delighting us over the course of the evening. Get tickets now for the Evening Gala Concert, or the Matinee or both. Please click on the image below for the booking site or go to the Perth Concert Hall Page - https://www.perthconcerthall.com.au/events/event/new-years-eve-gala-2021  If you would like to purchase a VIP ticket to Vienna Pops and really make a night of it, please email viennapops@rotaryperth.org.au direct. 
 
 
NEWS FROM THE MEMBERSHIP DESK 
 
This Friday, 10 December we will induct Frank Ye as an Honorary Member and Martin Graham as an ordinary member to membership of the Perth Rotary Club. 
 
 
Frank Ye                                    Martin Graham
 
Frank Ye is a current member of the Karratha Rotary Club.  He has transferred to Perth for work, however is still retaining his membership of the Karratha Rotary Club.  We would like to welcome Frank to the Perth Rotary Club as an Honorary member to provide him with a Rotary Home in Perth.  
 
Frank is a fully Chartered Accountant, with in excess of 8 years’ professional experience providing business services and advisory services to Aboriginal organisations within a range of sectors including cultural heritage, community development, and Native Title sectors. 
 
Martin Graham is the Founder of Exquisite Friends Consulting; connecting people with projects for purpose.   Martin is an experienced creator, leader and manager, conceptualiser, author, company founder, director, and board member. I am currently serving on the Steering Committee of the Rotary Means Business Fellowship in WA.

My career encompasses service in the Royal Australian Air Force, journalism, advertising, the commercial, social-enterprise and NFP sectors.
 
We look forward to welcoming both Frank and Martin to the Perth Rotary Club.