An interpretation of Victor Melville's art

Out of the darkness

In the darkness of the grotto I had lost all hope of ever seeing clearly again.

The blackness, so enveloping, I raise my hand in front of my face; there is no visible recognition of the man I once knew.

The faintest glimmer of light begins to appear, not constant, like intermittent radiance on choppy seas.

A source of light is becoming apparent, providing a pathway; images are now becoming clearer.

There is an expectation of what the day can now provide.

The Future of Australia's Entrepreneur Scene - Lessons I learned from Vic Melville

Australia has been an interesting place  to work and live  over the last several decades. With globalization, smart city planning, world-class universities, and  a diverse population, we have grown by leaps and bounds  economically. As we are now comfortably  in the 21st century, the question remains, "What is the future of Australia's entrepreneurship?"

The world is gradually moving away from fossil fuels and resource – intensive approaches to agriculture, transportation, and energy. This brings new challenges for entrepreneurs, most of whom are highly computer literate, but may not understand how more traditional occupations can benefit from technology since they have little experience in these dwindling fields.

While there always be  room for old industries in the business world, it is my hope that young entrepreneurs in Australia will take a good, long look at where we are as a country and work together  with the government to help us get to where we should be.

I cannot help but to draw some valuable lessons I learned from Victor Ian Melville  that I think will be helpful to entrepreneurs:

1. The first thing Victor taught me was that  you have to keep score if you want to succeed here it while his athletic background contributed to this point of view, it holds true when you look around to see the kind of people who are leading exciting, new companies. They do not just give it a go and hope for the best...they test, analyze, strategize, and keep working on the game plan until they score.
2. Business leaders and entrepreneurs need to have a system for success. One thing I appreciate about Victor is that he is a case study of what a great person looks like. I learned from Mr. Melville that treating people with dignity and assuming  the best about them is almost always a great system for success. You can have a great idea as not ignore,  but without people skills, that idea will very rarely  get off the ground without a group of fans to promote it and cheer you on.
3. One thing about Victor that I find most endearing  is his unwillingness to engage  in idle gossip or to put down competitors. On the football field,  Melville always knew how to treat the other team  with respect even though he played his hardest and wanted to win. off the field, he demonstrated that same attitude with others and taught me how to change the subject when somebody was gossiping, and to refuse to participate. While this may not seem entirely relevant to entrepreneurship, remember that one's reputation is of the utmost value. If young entrepreneurs in Australia think that getting ahead means  putting everybody else down  and broadcasting the worst possible news about their competitors, they may be in for a difficult career in this great country of ours.
4. The last thing that comes to mind about entrepreneurship and business that I learned from  Vic Melville is that people should only make agreements that they intend to stand behind. It is absolutely essential for entrepreneurs to think creatively, pivot quickly,  have as short a runway as possible for testing out new ideas, and be willing to iterate in response to customer demand. However, interpersonal skills and personal self-control  are still paramount. Learning to take responsibility and being a person of integrity under all conditions is absolutely crucial  in order to be known as a successful up and coming entrepreneur. Why?  Because people want to do business and become part of your team  when they feel you are trustworthy and committed to raising the quality of the lives of people around you.

By learning to expect more of yourself,, Australian entrepreneurs can expect to gain more for their business and professional pursuits. These four tips above may seem counter-intuitive because they are not typically spoken of in  popular business books. However, looking at the life of  a successful athlete, entrepreneur, an artist like Victor Melville  has taught me firsthand  that one often reaps the rewards of giving back and being a decent person regardless of what other people might think or say.

--By Steve Packer

Perth Personality of the Month

It has been a season of fluctuating fortunes for big Vic Melville. Perth's latest recruit came to the club by West Adelaide and Claremont.

Vic Melville in action

But his debut with the Demons had to wait until the final round.  And when the season was nearing its end, Vic was starting to play the brand of football that made him a regular with West Adelaide.
To reach Lathlain Park, he made history by being the first player in Australia to go before the National Football League appeals board in Melbourne.
It all started when Claremont wanted Vic back from West Adelaide where he had played the 1977 and 1978 seasons.

West Adelaide would not grant him a clearance back to Claremont, so Claremont issued an appeal on his behalf. When the appeal was disallowed by the tribunal, West Adelaide in Claremont settled the dispute afterward lengthy negotiations.

The result was that Vick missed all of the first round of football back in his home state.
"I was out of condition and had done no preseason work," he says. rushed into the Claremont side, he started the Australian football championship game against Hawthorn  at VFL Park and then was dropped after the Tigers were given a mauling by Subiaco.

After that it was back to the reserves the Claremont for Vic Melville. Vic rebelled and asked for a clearance to Perth. Long negotiations between Claremont in Perth saw Vic again sidelined until Claremont  leased him to Perth. He played the last six games of the season in a variety of positions from fullback to center half forward.

Vic Melville was born on January 6, 1955, and educated at Hollywood Senior high school. As a youngster he did not begin to play football until the Claremont junior football clubs under 12 competition and he continued to play through the grades to under 18.
Vick went to Claremont force as a rock them and move through the reserves to the leagues where he played 25 league games with Claremont.

In 1977 he went to South Australia to try his luck and was an immediate success with West's. Over two seasons he played  in all of the leagues games as a ruckman or fullback.
his career had been plagued with shoulder trouble and this flared up again in Adelaide where he dislocated a shoulder. On a trip to Singapore, he was successfully treated by an acupuncturist and it was through acupuncture that he came to the Perth football club. Following further shoulder trouble when he was playing with Claremont this year, he attended an acupuncturist who was an avid Demon supporter.

Vic was refused permission by Claremont to train with Perth until the two clubs finally agreed on a lease arrangement for the giant utility player.

Already Vic Melville is planning his preseason program with director of football, Ken Armstrong.
"I am really keen to prove myself to Perth," he says.
he wants to add a meter to his pace by Sprint training over the summer period.
"I know that my best football is ahead of me and I am really looking forward to 1980," he told us.
Vick will be playing cricket as well during the summer. He is a former Midlands pace bowler. Since he left school, Vic has been involved with insurance.  His office is at 36 Hammersley Rd., Subiaco, telephone 381-4149, where he specializes in superannuation, workers compensation, fire and accident and life insurance. Perth members should ring Vick for expert insurance advice.

For the statisticians, Vic Melville is 15 stone and 6 feet 4 1/2 inches tall.

He currently resides in Perth, Australia.

London Partners scope of business headed by Victor Melville

Vic Melville's former role at London Partners included overseeing a company that is focused on assisting farmers in the rural business community in many ways, including:

• business and farm succession planning
• estate planning
• keyperson  indemnity
• income continuity strategies
• crisis management and debt resolution

As it is not owned or influenced by any institution and therefore focuses solely on assisting in improving the financial position of individual clients, London Partners makes investment recommendations and provides corporate advisory services based strictly on client needs.

London Partners strives to assist individuals, families, and corporations in Australia to establish and operate charitable foundations under new, unique and greatly improved operating formats. Tax law allows a deduction at fair market value for gifts or property.
The company assists these foundations and other charities to become more efficient and successful in their operations.
They also work, under Victor Melville's leadership, to build strategic alliances mutual assistance and support among charities, foundations and donors to accelerate foundation funding and grant making.