Ford CEO Robert Graziano is our 2012 Business Person's Breakfast Guest Speaker

We are delighted to announce that our guest speaker at our annual Business Person's Breakfast for 2012 will be the CEO of Ford Australia Robert Graziano.

The Breakfast will be held on Thursday 7th June 2012 at the City of Glen Eira Hall, corner of Hawthorn and Glen Eira Roads, Caulfield. More information about ticketing will be posted on our website as it becomes available.

Biography

Robert Graziano was appointed to the position of President & CEO, Ford of Australia in November 2010. In this role he is responsible for all of Ford's operations in Australia and driving the company's continued growth and profitability.


Prior to this, Graziano was Chairman and CEO, Ford Motor (China) Ltd, the position he assumed in April 2008, following his role as executive vice president and representative director for Mazda Motor Corporation.


Graziano joined Ford in 1982 as a sales analyst in the Omaha Ford District Office. He became a zone manager in the Houston District Office in 1984 and a department manager in Kansas City District Office in 1986.


Graziano was appointed financial studies specialist in the North American Controller's Office in 1990. He moved to Lincoln Mercury to launch the Mercury Villager minivan in 1991. He was then appointed general zone manager for the Lincoln Mercury Southeast Region in 1992, a position he held until 1994 when he returned to Dearborn to work as a brand development manager.


In 1997, Graziano was appointed general marketing manager, Ford Brazil, a position he held until 1998 when he was elected strategic marketing director, Ford South America.


He returned to the U.S. in 2000 as brand manager for Ford large sedans. In 2002, Graziano was named director, product marketing, Ford North America, a position he held until being named director, product strategy and planning in May 2003. In December 2004, Graziano was named president and chief executive officer, Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa. 


Courtesy http://media.ford.com/

DIK Back to School Exercise Book Project

The “Back to School Specials” specials usually feature cheap exercise books, the basic building block for education. This is the item most requested from Donations In Kind for their overseas projects. For the past couple of years DIK have been distributing a wonderful donation of 750,000 books, but all good things come to an end and they are almost gone.

With books available for a few cents (Big W packs of 3 for 10 cents) it’s a simple and afforda- ble way for Members and their friends to support a student who needs our help. If you see a store running a Back to School promotion have a look around. There is a very good chance cheap books will be available and it never hurts to ask.


In the past our club have supported this project with books pencils crayons and even simple school bags. Please consider your support again. Bring your donations to the club and John Strong will collect and take to the DIK store. 

Book now for our Whisky Tasting Night

Experience the taste of GLENFARCLAS Single Mallts.

Glenfarclas, was established in 1836 and has been run by the Grant family since 1865. Using the finest natural ingredients, combined with traditional distillation methods, the unforgettable flavour of Glenfarclas is present in every bottle.

Net Proceeds support the club's Youth Development Programs.

$50 per person, including Finger Food

(A booking fee of .30 per ticket applies) 

Thursday 23rd February 2012 at 7pm - Caulfield RSL, 4 St.Georges Road, Elsternwick, Victoria 3185

Click here to book online now: www.trybooking.com/zsf

Further Information

Alan Samuel, Rotary Club of Glen Eira 

rotarygleneira@gmail.com 

Mobile: 0408-0240-224

Amy heads to Japan as Youth Exchange Student

The Rotary Club of Glen Eira was serenaded by our outgoing Youth Exchange Student Amy Krasey. Amy is leaving for Japan for 12 months as part of Rotary's Youth Exchange program. She will go to school in Japan, live with Japanese families and be hosted by Japanese Rotarians.

To mark her farewell, Amy played her guitar and sung for our club at our weekly meeting. She is a fine talent and we are delighted to be sending her as a representative of us, our District, and of Australia. Follow the links to watch the video of her "Perfect" singing.

Bon voyage Amy!

New Rotary Theme 2012-13: Peace Through Service

RI President-elect Sakuji Tanaka will ask Rotarians to build Peace Through Service in 2012-13. 

Tanaka unveiled the RI theme during the opening plenary session of the 2012 International Assembly, a training event for incoming Rotary district governors. 

"Peace, in all of the ways that we can understand it, is a real goal and a realistic goal for Rotary," he said. "Peace is not something that can only be achieved through agreements, by governments, or through heroic struggles. It is something that we can find and that we can achieve, every day and in many simple ways."

The Rotary Club of Glen Eira's President-Elect for 2012-13 is Dr Mark Preston.

A Youth Exchange Summer ...

Our Japanese Youth Exchange student China is making the most of her first Australian summer - golf, beaches and a big Christmas dinner!

Jewellery Showcase Fundraiser

The Rotary Club of Glen Eira & MADGEO invite you to a party showcasing costume jewellery, scarves and bags.


We would love to see you at this Jewellery & Accessories afternoon.

Relax with a “Cuppa”, while you peruse a great showcase of gifts suitable for Chanukah or Christmas presents.

Please join us for a jewellery and accessories party at the home of Joyce Binstock


14 Seach St. Caulfield South 
On Saturday 10th December 2011 
From 2pm till 5pm


Entry fee of $10 directed to Rotary fundraising. Afternoon tea included.


Eftpos facilities will be available.

Successful Japanese Cultural Afternoon!

"What a great day, I feel very proud to be a Rotarian and a member of such a great club," remarked Past President and Paul Harris Fellow John Strong.

From a small seed sown by Yoshiko Stynes, nurtured by the club, and flowering in the splendour of today's event, our club was extremely proud to host our Japanese Cultural Afternoon at the Glen Eira Town Hall. The event was a financial success, enabling us to make a further substantial donation to the Japanese Tsunami appeal.

With hundreds attending to watch the spectacular dancing, singing, drumming and other Japanese performers, this was a celebration for families to enjoy. In the presence of Mayor of the City of Glen Eira, Margaret Esakoff, the state Member for Caulfield, David Southwick MP, the event was officially opened by the Consul-General of Japan, Mr Hidenobu Sobashima and Mrs Sobashima.

There were many highlights of the day where the room was filled with kimonos. The Japanese honey cakes were delicious, the origami Ori-Roos were a hit, the Ikebana floral displays were beautiful, and everyone had the opportunity to try their own Japanese calligraphy.

Given our club's close association with Japan - our sister club is the Rotary Club of Ogaki West and our current youth exchange student China comes from Japan - it was a spectacular and enjoyable occasion, allowing Rotarians and the local community to build goodwill and better friendships.

Fashionista Fundraising!

A fantastic fashion fundraiser was organised by Joyce & Sim Binstock at Blue Illusion, Malvern. With over 30 people attending, including some very stylish models (Rotarians, spouses & friends!), we were delighted that Manager of Blue Illusion, Ester, donated 20% of all sales to the Rotary Foundation. This was in addition to over $300 collected as the door entry.

President Garry bravely attended the whole event, ably participated by his gorgeous family. We were under no illusion about his fashion sense!

Japan-Australia Cultural Afternoon

In association with the City of Glen Eira, The Rotary Club of Glen Eira is organising a special “Japanese Afternoon” for the citizens of Melbourne to experience traditional Japanese culture.

Exhibits will include: 

• Origami ( Japanese paper folding) 
• Ikebana ( Japanese flower arrangements) 
• Kimonos (A colourful display of these elegant garments) 
• Bonsai (Amazing examples of miniature trees) 
• Calligraphy ( Japanese style writing) 
• Tea Ceremony (A traditional Japanese ritual) 
• Japanese Music & Entertainment (Singing, dancing & drums)

We will also be auctioning a beautiful handmade kimono, modelled above by Yumi Stynes of Channel 10's The Circle.

Sunday 13th November 2011

Time 1pm - 5pm

Glen Eira Town Hall

Corner Hawthorn & Glen Eira Roads

Admission $10 per person or $15 for family

Enquiries: John Strong 9836 9165 or 0409 949 664, Yoshiko Stynes 9853 4045 or 0412 024 772

All proceeds to Rotary projects, including to Japanese Tsunami Appeal.


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