Rabbi Rudi Brasch is a well known author of over 35 books including How did sex Begin and How did Sports begin. He is also rabbi and philosopher renowned for his knowledge of the origin of words and familiar sayings.

He is the recipient of many awards including the Coronation Medal, Order of Australia and the Media Peace Prize.

He was the special guest speaker in front of an audience of 120 people at the Club's July dinner meeting in July 1998.

John Griffin (left) is a councillor at Hurstville Council and responsible for the Riverkeeper Project for the Georges River.

John Marslew (left) is the founder of the Enough is Enough organisation that promotes anti-violence programs. The response to his speech was so favourable that our Club donated $1,000 towards his various programs. In 1999 he became an honorary member of the Oatley Lions 

Barbara Holborow was a Children's Court magistrate in Sydney for 12 years, and also worked as a solicitor specializing in young people's cases before being appointed to the Bench in 1982.

Barbara spent a good part of her magisterial career presiding over the toughest children's courts, where every day she viewed life as few people have witnessed it. She saw the abused and the abusers, the pathetic, the humorous and the tragic.  She had great moments and terrible moments, dealing not only with children, but also with the adults who were their parents, their protectors, their friends and ultimately their enemies.

Barbara despaired at the inadequacy of the justice system as it related to children, but fought to bring about changes, and is proud of her achievements. Since retiring, Barbara was appointed as Patron for the Hope for the Children Foundation.

In 1997 Barbara released her first book, Those Tracks on My Face, which has sold almost 20,000 copies and is currently in its fifth edition. In April 1999 she released her second book "Kids - Loving for life".

Barbara was the Club's special guest speaker on 27th April 1999. Over 160 guests and members attended the dinner. A cheque for $7,500 was presented to Barbara Holborow for the Hope for the Children Foundation.

Guest speaker Ken Marslew founder of "Enough is Enough" Anti Violence Program