The Rotary Club of Melbourne invites Members to join us at the Shrine of Remembrance for our annual service to commemorate the Battle of Amiens
Location: The Sanctuary, Shrine of Remembrance, Birdwood Avenue, Melbourne VIC 3001 (see map below)
Dress: Medals large
The Program: 2026 0808 Battle of Amiens Service at the Shrine
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| 10:15 am | Arrive at the Shrine | Enter via the Visitors Centre Entrance in the North East Corner |
| 10:30 am | Memorial Service | In the Sanctuary
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| 10:50 am | Morning Tea | In the Auditorium |
| Entertainment | Karen Kim conducts an ensemble of school children who will play a short program of music, accompanied by international jazz / classical pianist, Warren Wills :
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Leadership in Challenging Times
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Dr Karen McConalogue Executive Director, Leadership Academy General Sir John Monash Foundation Karen is an academic and executive with more than 20 years of experience in the tertiary education and research sector, specializing in postgraduate programs and fellowships. She has developed and supported initiatives such as doctoral programs and joint international PhDs, working with diverse stakeholders, including government departments, NGOs and private donors. A trained biomedical researcher with a PhD in neuroscience, Karen is a two-time National Health and Medical Research Council Research Fellow. She received a commendation in the inaugural Victorian Premier’s Award for Medical Research and has won awards for research and graduate research management. |
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| 11:30 am | Exit the Shrine |
RSVP & Enquiries: Stephen Lake - Rotary Club of Melbourne - stephen@pams.com.au - m: 0438-500-825
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