my World - The Waters Group

From the Insidehave always believed that companiescan be financially successful and still dothe right thing, both environmentally andsocially, and I am not alone at 101. Many ofthe companies at 101 have extensive socialand environmental programs. It was gratifyingto see seven 101 corporations - CreditSuisse, Challenger, Goldman Sachs JBWere,Macquarie Bank, Boston Consulting Group,Booz Allen Hamilton Consulting Group andFreehills involved in the "Welcome to myWorld" program. These seven companiesopened their doors to northern suburbsstudents from Mill Park and Hillcrest secondarycolleges.The event was part of the EducationFoundation’s City Centre program thatgives the students a chance to learn moreabout Melbourne’s CBD. The classroom toboardroom experience was the brainchild ofVictoria Foster from Credit Suisse who hadworked on a similar program in New York.She hoped the students would gain a newperspective on life.Pamela Webb from the Education Foundation,who helped organize the event, said“Something truly moving happened at 101. Iwatched the faces of the kids, as I reflectedon the worlds that they may well go backto, and I marvelled that in this crazy messyworld of ours, the good is alive and well- flourishing even. There was so much effortput into that event, by every companyinvolved. Other staff were likewise moved.Kids genuinely experienced a “welcome tomy world”.Welcome tomy WorldAnother initiative supported by the 101community is StreetSmart – a great way tohelp the disadvantaged, whilst enjoying diningout in Melbourne. It's such a simple idea,but works – which is often the way. AdamRobinson had the idea but was able to putit into action with the help of ChristopherThorn of Goldman Sachs JBWere, Freehillsand Kirby Design.These examples of social responsibilityshow the depth of engagement with thecommunity by 101 tenants, and are a greatexample of Australian values.Cheers PeterFrom the Editor’s deskfew weeks ago my husband and I losta good friend to cervical cancer, so weare very conscious of the research takingplace into women’s cancers. Some startlingstatistics - each year over 800 Australianwomen die of ovarian cancer – almost doublethe number of women who will die on ourroads. The Women’s Cancer Foundation wasestablished to provide for the continual developmentof gyneacological cancer researchof the Ovarian Cancer Institute. ProfessorMichael Quinn is a Director of the OCI. He isan energetic and good-humored Glaswegianwho now resides in Australia.Michael Quinn has had a profound influenceon the health of countless women inAustralia including a percentage of womenat 101 Collins Street. This foundation hasbeen one of the 101 management’s favouritecharities. An interview with Professor Quinncan be seen on page 10.At a recent cocktail party hosted byMercedes Benz in the foyer of 101, a chequefrom Mercedes to advance this research, washanded over to Tracey Curro, Ambassador ofthe Women’s Cancer Foundation. Mercedestook the opportunity to launch their newSL class car which was on display to thedelight of enthusiasts at 101! The cocktailparty features in our Social Pages. HangingRock Winery provided all the wines and thefabulous door prizes!Another elegant event was a high tea atHarrolds at their flagship store in 101 duringSpring Fashion Week. Time to think ofSpring Carnival fashions! Both Harrolds andCose Ipanema give us plenty of ideas in theFashion Pages.Congratulations to the The Italian Restaurantand Bar who won an award for theBest New Restaurant Business of 2006 inthe Awards for Excellence presented by TheVictorian Restaurant and Catering Association.They will now represent Victoria at theNational Awards to be held in Sydney at theend of October. Good luck, Roberto!With Christmas looming, its time to thinkof end of year celebrations. The Naval andMilitary Club has an array of function roomsavailable and the experience to provide agreat night. However, if you prefer to leavetown, Noosa Blue is again offering 101 tenantsgreat deals as well as a competitionprize.Ben Albrecht at Kozminsky’s is continuinghis support of modern, young artists –Carmel Jenkins is a good example. An articledescribing her work can be seen on page 6.EditorAlison WatersIt is also interesting to hear something of theNew York art scene with Bernie Tenace (wifeof Michael, Il Solito Posto) on page 6.Amicalement Alison WatersC • O • N • T • E • N • T • SWelcome to my World 4Carmel Jenkin 6Dine Out – Help Out 8Naval & Military Club events 8Professor Michael Quinn 10Fashion Pages 12Proustian Interview – 15Mike FerraroGallery 101 18Cover: Alice in the Boat by Charles Blackman(1956) Tempera and oil on composition board.122.0 x 135.0 cm. Current exhibition at IanPotter Gallery, Federation Square.Port Jackson Press Exhibition of CharlesBlackman prints October 3 - 29101 Collins Street Pty LtdManagementTenant ServicesEngineeringCar ParkSecurityLevel 11, 101 Collins StreetTelephone (03) 9650 5311Facsimile ( 03) 9650 5357www.101collins.com.auSecurity 24 Hour ControlTelephone (03) 9650 5311For contributions, or queries contact:Alison Waters - EditorTelephone (03) 9820 1723Facsimile ( 03) 9820 2027Email: awaters@bigpond.net.auProduced by: The Waters Group2 The 101 Quarterly