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Rotary Melbourne held its annual Picnic at Rotary Park, South Yarra on Wednesday 11 February 26.
Kate Datson, St John Emergency Services Project Lead, PNG Snakebite Partnership, addressed members at the 4 February lunch. Kate spoke about the challenges faced in delivering effective prevention and treatment services in a country with limited infrastructure and one of the highest mortality rates from snakebite globally.
Rotary Melbourne Honarary member Dr Alan Finkel AC was honoured on 11 Februay 26 with a Monash building named after him at their Clayton Campus. Monash University Vice-Chancellor and President Professor Sharon Pickering today announced the Alan Finkel Building for Technology and Design as the new name of Building 94, alongside Chancellor Megan Clark AC at an unveiling on the Clayton campus.
Visiting Rotarians: Ian Knight (Werribee), Pam Dittmer, Shinji Higuchi (Osaka).
Guests of Members: Andrew Laidlaw (Rob McGuirk), Nick, Kimberley Pierzchalski (Peter Berg), Jane Wang (Chris Wang), Myra Fisher (Robert Fisher), Srita Das, Caroline Pilot, Louise Nelson (Adrian Nelson).
Membership Anniversary Joe Balci (19).
Happy Birthday George Giamadakis, Jeremy Oats, Rob Medcalf.
Last week’s meeting highlighted the annual Vocational Panel, showcasing how members use their professional talents to serve society. Insightful reflections from our panellists sparked strong discussion on manufacturing, creativity, and the challenges and rewards of building purpose-driven careers in Australia.
On Duty: Rosemary Nixon, Bob Glindemann (reception), Stephen Mandie (Raffle), Rosemary Nixon (MC), Peter Dakin (Reflection), Gerald Ashman (Photos).
The Rotary Club of Melbourne Young Achievers awards recognise and honour annually up to three outstanding young Victorians with an award of $1,500 each. Nominations are now open.
