The 2025 Changeover on 25 June was a vibrant celebration of Rotary Melbourne’s achievements and a warm welcome to incoming President Philip Cornish. Highlights included musical performances by our inaugural Music Scholarship winners, the induction of three new members, recognition awards, and inspiring reflections from outgoing President Catherine Baxter.
Membership Anniversary this week: Alan Finkel (8), Margaret Garnder (1), Robert Read (18).
Happy Birthday this week: Peter Dakin, Richard Dent, Jan Moffatt, Bill Pickett, Michael Selth.
On Duty: Peter Dakin (MC), Bill Pickett (Photos), Anthony Battaini (Reflection), TBA (Reception), Peter Addison (Raffle).
MITS (Melbourne Indigenous Transition School) has shared their latest newsletter. Edward Tudor, Executive Director noted 'Early this morning our students returned home for the school holidays. We can now reflect on what has been a terrific Term 2 at MITS. This Family Newsletter covers an exciting Year 7 excursion to the MCG for a cooking class, a special partnership with the V8 Penrite Racing Team and some wonderful Alumni updates.' Click on read more to read the newsletter.
At last week's Changeover Lunch, Rotary Melbourne was delighted to announce the recipients of its inaugural 2025 Music Scholarships and hear them play and sing. This exciting new program supports young Victorian musicians from diverse backgrounds, recognising exceptional talent and need. The scholarships reflect Rotary’s ongoing commitment to the arts and the transformative power of music in our communities.
Rotary Melbourne welcomed and inducted Karen Gornalle on 25 June 2025 with the classification Real Estate -Training & Management. In 2007 Karen was appointed to the Justice Department – Consumer Affairs Victoria as a board member for the Estate Agents Council.
ROMAC provides surgical treatment for children in Australia and New Zealand from developing countries from our Pacific Region in the form of Life Giving and/or dignity restoring surgery not accessible to them in their home country.
If you would like to read the latest ROMAC Chairman's Message and articles on successful medical cases for June 2025 please click read more below.
At last week's Rotary International Convention in Calgary, Canada, Rotary announced US$2 million Programs of Scale grant to foster peace in Colombia. The Pathways to Peace and Prosperity in Colombia program involves Rotary partnering with the United Nations World Food Programme on initiatives that enhance people’s ability to resolve conflicts peacefully and equip local leaders with tools for economic self-reliance.
A powerful international Rotary collaboration including Rotary Melbourne and the Rotary Passport Club of Melbourne has brought education, menstrual health kits, and solar lights to displaced the indigenous Karen students in the hills of Thailand and Myanmar.
Thank you to Adrian Nelson for your reflection at last week's meeting Wednesday 25 June 2025.
Guests of the Club: Peter Shepheard, Jane de Git, Ailesh Dupate, Karen Gornalle, (Inductees) Michael Gornalle, Margaret Kerr, Tilly Jones, Orvokki Britton, Sara Deeb (Arts Scholars).
Visiting Rotarians: Aviv Palti (Passport Melbourne), Maria Hicks (Passport Melbourne).
Guests of Rotarians: Javed Bilal, Leah Njau, May Yin (Bernie McIntosh), Rachel Cornish, Robin Victorino, Debbie Sonin (Philip Cornish), Helen Weeks (Clive Weeks), Jane Wang (Chris Wang), Warren Wills, Anna Ulzi (Karen Kim).
The 0808 Committee is seeking nominations for the 2025 Monash Medal.
The Monash Medal is awarded for Leadership, Integrity and Service Values of Sir John Monash and of Rotary to an outstanding Australian who has made a significant contribution to the Australian community and beyond.
Nominations should be submitted on the attached by Monday 30 June 2025
Master of Ceremonies began the meeting paying respect to the traditional owners of the land on which Rotary Melbourne meets. Past President Adrian Nelson delivered the weekly reflection.
On Duty: Bob Glindemann (MC), Bob Glindemann, Sandra Hills (Reception), Clive Weeks (Raffle), John Peberdy (Photos), Adrian Nelson (Reflection).
