Issue 1, Thursday 20 February 2003

Orientation - Invitation to Staff to Attend Welcome Breakfast, Smoking & Welcome Ceremonies

The official Monash University orientation welcome ceremony for new students to Caulfield Campus will be held at 9.15 am on Wednesday, 26 February 2003 in Chisholm Hall. The Caulfield Orientation Committee
is keen to see a good attendance of staff, both academic and general, at the ceremony. The academic procession will be lead into Chisholm Hall by a didgeridoo player. There will be words of welcome from the Academic Director, Professor Rob Willis, from the Mayor of the City of Glen Eira, Cr Peter Goudge, and from the Student Union President, Mr Tim Wilson. If you haven't attended an orientation welcome
ceremony in your time at Caulfield campus come along and see what it is all about. 

A 'welcome' breakfast will be provided from 8.15 am on the Common Lawn and we are keen that new students, student volunteers and staff will mix
informally before the ceremony. We will also be having an Aboriginal elder performing a smoking ceremony (involving fire and gum leaves) to cleanse the land during the breakfast.

Come and take part in this campus community event! If you have any queries please contact Helen Dunne on x31595. 

International Women's Day Lunch

There are still some places available for the Caulfield Campus International Women's Day Lunch to be held at the Caulfield Racecourse on Friday, 7 March from 12-2pm. Men are most welcome to attend! 

Cost $27 per head (two course meal with tea, coffee and chocolates) with all drinks provided. Speaker is Sharon Gray - regular columnist with The Age.

Please book your place with Linda Bird from Community Services on x32922.

PLEASE NOTE THAT IF YOU HAVE BOOKED A PLACE PAYMENT IS DUE BY COB TUESDAY, 25 FEBRUARY. Cash ($27) can be brought to Linda at Community Services, 7 Princes Avenue (opposite Student Union) or cheques (payable
to Melbourne Racing Club) can be delivered or sent to Linda. Please advise Linda if you require a VEGETARIAN meal.

Inaugural Caulfield Campus Social Tennis Tournament - Mixed Doubles

A campus social tennis mixed doubles tournament for staff and students will be held from 12-2pm over the two weeks of March 17 and March 24. Interested participants will have their names put into 'a hat' and
mixed double pairings will then be drawn out. A match draw will then be distributed to participants. It will be a knock-out competition with pairs eliminated in the build-up to a grand final at the end of the second week. Participants will play for the 2003 'John White' Social
Tennis Tournament Award and winning pairs' names will be engraved on a permanent plaque. Grand finalists will each receive a trophy to keep.

Participants will be asked to register (and pay a $2 entry fee) at the Fitness Centre. There will be limited places so those interested will need to get in early! Specific details and further information will
follow in a campus-wide email next week. This social tennis tournament gives those involved the opportunity to meet some fellow staff and students in a relaxed and healthy activity. This event is supported by Monash University Sport, the Campus Manager's Office and Facilities and Services. Any queries please contact Helen Dunne on x31595.

Free Workshops - Retireinvest Malvern

Paula Romberg from RetireInvest Malvern is pleased present two FREE workshops designed to help women build their financial independence. You
are welcome to attend one or both workshops.

GETTING STARTED: This interactive workshop is ideal if you want to learn about investment principles. Learn how to take financial control by increasing your knowledge about investments, how tax affects your
investment decisions and how to manage risk. Paula will discuss superannuation, whether to repay your mortgage or invest and how making additional contributions before tax to superannuation may benefit
you. (Wednesday 12th March, 1pm start in the Clayfield Room)

BEYOND BASICS: The second interactive workshop lets you explore ways to get greater financial choice. Drawing on the basic principles from the first workshop Paula will compare different investment strategies, delve a bit further into tax and investing and look at borrowing to invest.
(Wednesday 19th March, 1pm start in the Clayfield Room)

Each workshop will run for approximately 50 minutes, with questions encouraged during the session. A light lunch will be provided.  Bookings are essential and must be registered with Kate Chamberlain at
RetireInvest Malvern on 9500 1460. Choose the workshop that's right for you. Or attend both.

LUNCHTIME SEMINARS LATER IN THE YEAR
11 June - Seminar on Superannuation and Divorce
15 October - Seminar on How to Retire Successfully

Caulfield Notes

Welcome to the World!

Congratulations to George Lambiris of ITS Client Services and his wife Melita on the of birth of their first baby Thomas.  Thomas was born on 8 February  weighing a healthy 6lb 13 oz.

Caulfield Moves

Are you or someone you know making a move this year either to a new job, a conference or through a collaborative venture? Please let Offcourse know. 

Authorised by the Office of the Campus Manager - Caulfield 

Contributions can be emailed to Christel.Kent@adm.monash.edu.au