The pair of Melbourne Peregrine Falcons, considered to be the fastest bird in the world, have returned to their window ledge nest at 367 Collins Street Melbourne, laying 4 eggs.
The Newly established Jazz Group met this week. We'd like to draw to people's attention that the Melbourne International Jazz Festival starts next month and runs from the 16th Oct and runs until the 25th Oct. The group is looking to collaborate with a couple of Home Groups to have some activities later in the year. And perhaps some other events. Stayed tuned.
Thank you to Reg Smith for last week's reflection, on Wednesday 2 September 2026.
Inducted on 8 September 1976 under the classification of Actuarial Services, Bob Burgess this week marks half a century with Rotary Melbourne. Board Director, four years as Chairman of the Reception Committee, Group Captain for the Malvern Group and a Ruby Paul Harris Fellow, he has seen close to 50 Presidents come and go while remaining a constant at our lunches. His father Sam was a member for 41 years before him, and his wife Jean has shared the journey throughout. The Club marked the occasion with warm thanks and a pair of 50 year Rotary socks. Congratulations, Bob.
Club Guests Simon Westaway (Speaker).
Visiting Rotarians Michael Jordan (Knoxville Volunteer Club, Tennessee US), Shinji Higuchi (Osaka, Japan), Neha Kaur (Everett Washington, US ), Ajay Sing (Calcutta Changemakers India), Teresa Mitchell (Warragul).
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.
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.
Further information and tickets: www.sumijomasterclass.com
Central 2 swapped the meeting room for the studio floor, joining the live audience of Channel 9's Tipping Point at Docklands Studios. Tennis legend and Logie winner Todd Woodbridge kept the energy high as contestants battled through cheers, laughs and a few nail-biting rounds. A behind-the-scenes look at how a game show comes together rounded off a day of great company and even better stories.
Next Thursday, 10 September, is World Suicide Prevention Day - a reminder that the right words can make an enormous difference. Rotary Melbourne member and psychiatrist Associate Professor David Horgan is bringing his suicide-prevention expertise by joining the board of Rotary’s global Mental Health Initiatives Action Group (RAGMHI). His award-winning free resource offers more than 500 medically approved messages to help families and friends support someone at risk. Click read more below to discover how it helps ordinary people act when it matters most.
You may have seen our latest Rotary Melbourne Minute on our club socials this week - aviation and tourism leader Simon Westaway joined Sana Malik to explore what Victoria must do to remain connected, competitive and attractive to visitors from Australia and around the world.
Click read more below to visit the Rotary Melbourne YouTube channel for the full-length interview.
Please keep an eye out for your Rotary Melbourne 26-27 Directory. These have been mailed to members. Your editor apologises for the delay this year.
Membership Anniversary Peter Bailey (26), Caz Burr (6), Bob Glindemann (33), Bernie McIntosh (21), Quin Scalzo (25).
Happy Birthday Peter Berg, Stephen Rando.
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.
