Rotary Club of Melbourne
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Incoming RI President Holger Knaack announces 2020-21 presidential theme

THIS WEEK'S MEETING

Final Vocational Service Month Event: Expert Panel Discussion – "New Technology and its Impact on our Lives".

LAST WEEK'S MEETING

We had the special privilege to see Mina become our newest Rotary Melbourne member and also hearing from her as our guest speaker.  Check out our Podcast on Rotary Melbourne Website in Meetings/Events tab.

It was terrific to hear from Victoria Police Snr Sgt Marnie Sheehy last week.  Thank you Victoria Police Mentor Mikaela Stafrace for inviting Marnie to our meeting and for Marnie's sharing her story and appreciation of being part of this year's intake of Rotary Melbourne's Police Mentoring Program.

Photo shows President Kevin thanking our Ted Garland and Maree for their wonderful energy and work in organising another successful Day at the Zoo for refugeee families.

We welcomed a Rotarian from Germany last week.  Marc Tenbucken (Munich-Bogenhausen) is seen here with President Kevin.

CLUB NEWS

The End Hepatitis Now project was launched in late 2019. A Rotary Melbourne partnership has been formed with Hepatitis Victoria.

Photo shows RI President Elect Holger Knaack before announcing his Presidential theme for 20/2021.

The Flyer is out!  The Presenters are booked!  Now it's your time to invite a family member or your work colleagues to the Rotary International Women's Day Breakfast!  We need your help.

'WHERE ARE THE R100 SOCKS?'

David Dunoon rocks in his red R100 socks!  David was out on his son's yacht on Sydney Harbour prior to the Sydney to Hobart 2020.  Thank you David for submitting this terrific photo.

'WHERE R100 SOCKS WERE NOT?'

Email from PP Robert Fisher.  "I've been busy in Zimbabwe connecting with Rotarians.

MEMBER HIGHLIGHTS

"On Monday, at Rotary's International Assembly, I shared that by following our passion and tapping into our human potential/ intuition, we see our path and purpose.

SNIPPET OF ROTARY HISTORY

Since 1910, the Rotary convention has combined fellowship with Rotary business and inspired attendees with notable guest speakers and entertainers, workshops, and messages from Rotary leaders.

INTER CLUB VISIT

Co-hosted Exchange Student, Constance Schuen (pictured with P Kevin at Christmas meeting 2019) will deliver her half year progress report on Monday, 3 February.

OTHER CLUB INVITES

Sue Foley, Chair of Rotary Bush Fire Response Committee, Community Bendigo Bank Murrumbeena and Mission to Seafarers are delighted to invite you and your guest to a traditional Celtic Brunch to launch the inaugural Melbourne Celtic Festival.  Proceeds go to Rotary Bush Fire Response.

We have an opportunity to hear Emergency Management Commissioner Andrew Crisp, Victoria Police at a District 9800 Breakfast.  Have you checked out this invitation?  Would you like to invite a guest to this special event?  Wednesday, 19 February.  Andrew will provide the Victoria Police view of the bushfires.

MEMBER ANNIVERSARIES

Membership anniversaries this week  Garry Fowler (12), Amir Dastaviz (4), Brian Horwood (8), Sharann Johnson (26)

GREETINGS

Happy birthday this week Sandra Hills and Shahid Yamin (TODAY), Bob Glindemann.

LAST WEEK'S GUESTS

Visiting International Rotarians  Michael Hall (Wroxham-Bure Valley, UK), Marc Tenbucken (Munich-Bogenhausen, Germany).

Guests of Members  Robyn Hollands (Rob Helme), Sankar Nadeson (Reg Smith), Jan Fowler (Garry Fowler), Drasco Kraguljac, Paul Harrison (Peter Rogers), Mandy Milne (Cynthia Edgell), Marnie Sheehy (Mikaela Stafrace), Edith Westcott (Rick Westcott), Chris Carrodus (Ian Evans), Micky Mikkelsen (Mandi Wendt).

On duty this week Suresh Marcanda, Jan Moffatt, Bob Burgess, Adrian Kloeden, Bruce Davidson (Photos), Rob Helme (Wine).