We have all seen the amazing images from Nepal. Many of our Rotarians spend considerable time in the country and District 9800 has much involvement in the country. Attached is a message from Shelterbox in relation to supporting the people of Nepal at this dreadful time.
Foundation Grants have been approved for household goods for Aboriginal families at risk of homelessness, baby gear in Bendigo, a business mentoring program in Castlemaine and a trailer for RORP. Mark Stephens reports that funds are still available, and it is not too late for clubs to apply.
Rotary Melbourne was featured in the NETWORKER of District 9800."Rotary Melbourne is all over DG Graeme's second Hope Report: the Monash Medal to Lara Olsen, the Shrine service, and the DG interview filmed at our club. Plus Interact, RORP, RESCA, Camberwell Market at 50, and the urgent RAWCS appeal for Nepal."
Read more here.
Membership Anniversary Will Abdo (2), Carolyn Burr (6), Adrian Nelson (8), Puja Roy Gangopadhyay (2).
Happy Birthday Tony Battaini, David Carruthers, Peter Clements, Stephen Rando.
This week’s duties: John Peberdy, Sue Smith (Reception), Chris Wang (Raffle), Bob Glindemann (MC), Philip Endersbee (Reflection), Bruce Davidson (Photographer).
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.
