The 11th AGM of the Rheumatism and Arthritis Association of Victoria (RAAV) was held at the College of Nursing on the 14th of August, 1979. In this photo, East Bentleigh Auxhiliary Club group President, Dot Mortensen, addresses the Association's members from the podium, ready to present a Mollie Riches trophy to a member.B&W photo of a woman standing at a podium built into a large wooden desk. She is holding up a rectangular framed trophy. Behind her is a large blackboard with chalk markings.[on photo, in black ink] 11th AGM 1979 ; Dot Mortensen with Mollie Riches trophyrheumatism and arthritis association of victoria, raav, 11th agm, speaker, presenter, podium, dot mortensen, president, east bentleigh auxhiliary club, mollie riches trophy, awards, college of nursing australia

"Artie", which began as a cartoon character in the shape of a rat, eventually became the official mascot of the Rheumatism and Arthritis Association (RAAV). In this photo, the Friends of Artie auxiliary group are depicted at their monthly coffee shop, which was held at the Hawthorn Town Hall. A cropped version of this photo appears on page 13 of the Vol 1 No 2, April 1984 issue of RAAV's quarterly newsletter, News Review. It is captioned: "Friends of Artie, from left, Margaret Cleve, Eileen Erving, Kathy Payne, Phoebe Cum-mings, Dot Mortensen and Maureen Meyers, at their monthly coffee shop." Due to the photo having been cropped, 'The Rheumatism and Arthritis Association' sign on the wall isn't visible in the published photo. According to the article accompanying the photo, the monthly coffee shop catered to the craft market and raised about $100 a month for RAAV. The article also provides a brief history of the creation of Artie, which was initially a cartoon character created by Helen Semmler, daughter of Cliff Semmler, an executive member of RAAV. The character, a research rat, became so popular that it was eventually turned into a mascot, with a costume created for RAAV member, Dot Mortensen. Dot brought the character to life with appearances as Artie at many RAAV events.B&W photo of a small group of women sitting on one side of a long table. On the table, there are some plastic containers with lids and a small tray of sandwiches, some jugs of milk and sugar bowls, a couple of cups, and two books. On the wall behind them is a small sign with the handwritten words, 'The Rheumatism and Arthritis Association of Victoria'. To one side of the sign, there is a stained glass window and, below that, a radiator with a tea towel draped across the top.[In blue ink] Maureen Meyers Dot Mortensen Kathy Payne Phobe Cummings Eileen Erving Margaret Cleve [on a yellow sticky note, in black ink] folder AFV photos 1987 & not dated - file "friends of artie”rheumatism and arthritis association of victoria, raav, artie, research rat, cartoon, mascot, costume, friends of artie, auxiliary group, margaret cleve, eileen erving, kathy payne, phoebe cummings, dot mortensen, maureen meyers coffee shop, fundraising, hawthorn town hall, helen semmler, cliff semmler, executive member, news review, 1984

The 11th AGM of the Rheumatism and Arthritis Association of Victoria (RAAV) was held at the College of Nursing on the 14th of August, 1979. In this photo, East Bentleigh Auxhiliary Club group President, Dot Mortensen, presents group member, Cecily Oaten, with the Mollie Riches Trophy. Standing behind them is Dr Les Koadlow AO (1920-2006). A cropped version of this photo appears on page 3 of the Vol 14, September 1979 issue of RAAV's News Review. Along with another photo (Item number 48), it accompanies a report on the 11th Annual General Meeting. This photo is captioned: "Mrs. Cecily Oaten of East Bentleigh Auxhiliary Club receiving the Mollie Riches Trophy from the group president Mrs Dot Mortensen. Dr Les Koadlow looks on approvingly.”B&W photo of three people standing behind a podium built into a large wooden desk. A woman is passing a rectangular framed trophy to another woman. Standing in between and slightly behind them is a man, smiling. Behind them is a large blackboard with chalk markings.[on a piece of paper partially covering the image, on recto] Photo No. 4 [on verso of the photo, in black ink] 11th AGM 1979 Dot Mortensen, Les Koadlow, presenting Mollie Riches Trophy to Mrs Cecily Oaten of East Bentleigh Aux Club. [on paper partially covering the verso, in dark black ink] PHOTO NO. 4rheumatism and arthritis association of victoria, raav, 11th agm, speaker, presenter, podium, dot mortensen, president, east bentleigh auxhiliary club, mollie riches trophy, awards, cecily oaten, dr leslie koadlow, news review, college of nursing australia

In March 1983, visiting Canadian physiotherapist, Barbara Stokes, conducted a seminar for physiotherapists at the Rheumatism and Arthritis Association of Victoria's (RAAV) premises at Action House. At the time, Barbara Stokes was a senior physiotherapist at the Ottawa Arthritis Society. The seminar garnered great interest, with over sixty physiotherapists from as far Nhill in the northwest of Victoria and Morwell in the south of the state attending. Some attendees also hailed from interstate. The event also helped to highlight the important role of RAAV in the community. In this photo, Patricia Papadopolous (left) and Dot Mortensen (right) are having a chat during the event.COL photo of two women chatting as they sit on two vinyl chairs in front of a window. There are four orange vinyl chairs in total.[Stamped across the centre of the photo, a repetitive pattern of text within a logo, all in red ink] PROCESSED BY Kodak MAR 83 M [In black ink] STOKES, Barbara. Barbara Stokes' Evening. September, 1983. [On a yellow sticky note, in black ink] Patricia Papadopolous and Dot Mortensen 1983rheumatism and arthritis association of victoria, raav, barbara stokes, physiotherapist, canadian, seminar, action house, ottawa arthritis society, patricia papadopolous, dot mortensen, 1983

On the 3rd of December, 1981, a Self Help Groups Annual Luncheon was held at the Palm Lake Motel in Albert Park. A fashion parade was held as part of the event. In this photo, Dot Mortensen (standing) chats to some of the other guests, who are seated at their table.Black and white photo of four women at a table. Three of the women are sitting at the table, and a fourth woman is standing next to them. In the background, there are numerous people sitting at other tables.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, self help groups, annual luncheon, fashion parade, fundraising, fundraiser, dot mortensen, palm lake motel, albert park, 1981

The Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's new headquarters was officially opened on the 19th of October, 1994, by the Governor of Victoria, Richard E McGarvie. Named the Percy Baxter Arthritis Centre, the new building is situated at 263-265 Kooyong Rd, Elsternwick. This photo depicts Dot Mortensen chatting to Mrs Leslie McGarvie (the Governor's wife) and one unidentified person (partially obscured) at the opening.COL photo of three women (one partially obscured) standing in a room, chatting.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, percy baxter arthritis centre, new building, new premises, official opening, leslie mcgarvie, dot mortensen, 1994

On the 3rd of December, 1981, a Self Help Groups Annual Luncheon was held at the Palm Lake Motel in Albert Park. A fashion parade was held as part of the event. In this photo, Dot Mortensen and an unidentified woman are on the stage, about to draw the raffle. Another unidentified woman is standing near the prize table, ready to hand out one of the the prizes, while the MC waits on the floor below the stage.Black and white photo of four women on or near a low stage. Two of the women are on the stage, standing behind a microphone on a stand. A third woman is standing in the background, at one end of the stage, next to the prize table. A fourth woman is standing on the floor, facing the stage.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, self help groups, annual luncheon, fashion parade, fundraising, fundraiser, dot mortensen, palm lake motel, albert park, 1981

The 10th AGM of the Rheumatism and Arthritis Association of Victoria (RAAV) was held at the College of Nursing, Australia, on the 1st of August, 1978. In this photo, Executive Commitee Member, Harry Bennett, addresses members of the Association from the podium during the event. Seated beside the podium are other members of the Executive Committee, Frank Wyer (-1980) and Dot Mortensen, and RAAV President, Dr Leslie Koadlow AO (1920-2006).B&W photo of a man standing at a podium. The podium is built into a large wooden desk, behind which are seated three other people.[on photo, in pencil] 10th AGM - 1978 ; [on photo, in blue ink] Harry Bennett - Exec Frank Wyer D. Mortensen L. Koadlowrheumatism and arthritis association of victoria, raav, 10th agm, harry bennett, frank wyer, dot mortensen, dr leslie koadlow, rheumatologist, executive committee, college of nursing australia

The Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's new headquarters was officially opened on the 19th of October, 1994, by the Governor of Victoria, Richard E McGarvie. Named the Percy Baxter Arthritis Centre, the new building is situated at 263-265 Kooyong Rd, Elsternwick. This photo appears on page 5 of the Vol 7 No 4, Summer 1994 issue of the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's quarterly magazine, Arthritis Update. It is captioned: "Renate Kupfer, winner of the Margaret Strang Award for her work at the Malvern Op Shop, centre, chats with members Gertrude Semmler and Dot Mortensen (right)."COL medium close up photo of three women chatting inside a crowded room.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, percy baxter arthritis centre, new building, new premises, official opening, renate kupfer, margaret strang award, malvern op shop, gertrude semmler, dot mortensen, arthritis update, 1994

In 1985, Members of the Hawthorn/Camberwell Self-Help Group celebrated the group's 10th Birthday. A slightly cropped version of this photo appears on page 8 of the No 37, August 1985 issue of the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's quarterly newsletter, News Review. The photo accompanies a brief article in the "Group Roundabout" section of the newsletter. It is captioned: "Pictured from left at the 10th birthday of the Hawthorn/Camberwell group are foundation members Esme Cornwall, Mary Costello, Kay Willee, Win Wilson, Dot Mortensen, Jean Sneddon, Daphne Howard, J. Starling and May Trebilco."Colour photo of a group of women sitting at a table with a lace tablecloth. There is a cake, cups, saucers, and small plates, and a vase of flowers on top of the table.[Handwritten in blue ink] Arthritis Foundation. Hawthorn Camberwell Self Help Group. Tenth Birthday. Front row 1 ['1' is circled & handwritten in red ink] Mrs Esme Cornwell. 2 ['2' is circled & handwritten in red ink] Mrs Mary Costello. Upwey 3. ['3' is circled & handwritten in red ink] next unknown 4 ['4' is circled & handwritten in red ink] Mrs Win Wilson Box Hill. 5 ['5' is circled & handwritten in red ink] Mrs Dot Mortinson Mount Waverley. [There is a one-line space or gap here] 7 ['7' is circled & handwritten in red ink] Miss May Trebilco, Hawthorn Back Row. 8 ['8' is circled & handwritten in red ink] Mrs. Jean Sneddon, Surrey Hills 9 ['9' is circled & handwritten in red ink] Mrs Daphne Howard. Hawthorn [Stamped onto the photo, in red ink] LEADER [one word missing due to being too faint] NEWSPAPERS Photograph COPYRIGHT Reproduction without written authority is prohibited 160 WHITEHORSE RD BLACKBURNrheumatism and arthritis association of victoria, raav, arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, hawthorn camberwell self help group, 10th birthday, foundation members, esme cornwall, mary costello, kay willee, win wilson, dot mortensen, jean sneddon, daphne howard, j starling, may trebilco, group roundabout, news review, 1985

In late 1999, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria celebrated the 20th anniversary of the opening of the Malvern Opportunity Shop. A celebration was held at AFV's headquarters in Elsternwick. This photo depicts (from right to left) Dot Mortensen, Maureen Reid, and one unidentified woman at the event.COL photo of three women sitting around a table. On the table, there are wine glasses, a vase of flowers, and small plates with sandwiches. In the background, there is another group of people (seated) and a small rectangular table (covered with a white tablecloth) against the wall, behind some open bi-fold doors.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, opportunity shop, op shop, charity shop, thrift store, fundraising, 20th anniversary, celebrations, members, volunteers, 1999