Last week at Rotary Melbourne brought together service, celebration and a fascinating look at Victoria’s future. Trevor Nink rallied members behind our upcoming fundraising for The Smith Family, before the Club celebrated an extraordinary milestone — Bob Burgess’s 50 years as a Rotary Melbourne member. Guest speaker Simon Westaway then turned our attention to Victoria’s aviation and tourism future, exploring the opportunities and challenges ahead for our airports and visitor economy. Click read more below to read the full meeting report and enjoy the photos from a memorable afternoon.
Three Rotary Melbourne members: David Kram, Tony Battaini and Karen Kim are bringing internationally acclaimed soprano Sumi Jo to Melbourne for a special masterclass at Sofitel Melbourne On Collins on Sunday, 4 October 26.
Rotary members and friends are warmly invited to attend the masterclass and a Welcome Reception for Sumi Jo, and witness these talented young singers being coached by a true international icon.
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Owen Parnaby's book Australia's First Rotary Club tells the story of Rotary Melbourne since our 1921 foundation, its influential members, and the projects that shaped Victoria. It has long been part of the new member joining pack, giving every new Rotarian a direct line to the Club's history and figures such as General Sir John Monash.
Copies have now run out. A reprint would take time and come at real cost.
If you have a copy at home, please bring it along to a lunch or drop it at the office. Your donation helps ensure new members can still discover the story that connects us all.
