Rotary Club of Melbourne
www.rotaryclubofmelbourne.org.au

 Meeting No 4881 in the Club’s 100^th year

FROM THE PRESIDENT'S DESK

So much activity and excitement. Thanks Marion for the update on all the Rotary Melbourne activities.  

THIS WEEK'S 35th FLOOR MEETING

Wednesday 17 March 2021

Note this is an in-person @ Sofitel meeting only and you must book ahead for catering purposes

Guest Speaker:  Rosie Wheen - CEO of WaterAid Australia 

Topic:  Water, Sanitation & Hygiene

Chairman:  Mina Guli

Venue:  No 35 Sofitel on Collins

Time: 12.30pm for 12.50 – 14.00

Bookings:  https://events.humanitix.com/rc-melbourne-weekly-meeting-17th-march

ALSO St Patricks day wear something green and win a bottle of Baileys from PP Mary Barry

We are excited to say that all our lunch meetings will be in-person.  Evening meetings will remain on ZOOM.

LAST WEEK'S EVENT

Special acknowledgement and appreciation to Kerry Kornhauser and her team of wonderful volunteers who made this International Women's Day Event for 2021, such a success. If you missed it, here is the video link for Jacinda Ardern's message to "A Bold New World": Jacinda Ardern presentation at A Bold New World

UPCOMING MEETINGS

LOOK AT WHAT'S AHEAD!

24 Mar:  Lunch Meeting – Members Lunch

31 Mar:  Lunch Meeting - Dr Magdalena Simonis, President, Australian Federation of Medical Women

07 Apr:  Lunch Meeting – Angus Mitchell Oration Dr John Skerritt, Deputy Secretary, Health Products Division (NTGA, Office of Drug Control) - in person @ Sofitel 1^st floor

14 Apr:  Evening Meeting - Karen James, CEO Business for Development - @ online     

21 Apr Lunch Meeting – 100^th Anniversary Lunch - in person @ Sofitel 1^st floor

21-22 Apr:  Peace Symposium - @online

CLUB NEWS & REMINDERS

The official R100 Centenary Coin and Stamp Launch was held last week. You can download the Order Forms over page.

Please book now so that you are ensured of a place before we open bookings to other Rotarians.                                               

Date:   Wednesday 7th April 2021

Time:  12.40 for 12.50pm start till 2pm prompt

Venue: 1st Floor Dining Rooms, Sofitel Hotel on Collins Melbourne

Cost:   $55pp two course lunch, cash bar

Book:   https://events.humanitix.com/angus-mitchell-oration

Enquiries: Jo Mavros E: office@rotaryclubofmelbourne.org.au / T:  03 9654 7242

Editor actually met George at the International Women's Day event last week, and was able to introduce him to fellow Rotary Melbourne Members.  Welcome George.

How about a Special Weekend in Canberra?

Last Call for Aussie Peace Walks - 26 - 28 March. Want to join the Rotary Melbourne Team in Canberra for the Aussie Peace Walk? Please contact Reg Smith or Mark Pinoli for details (aw@rotarymelbourne.org.au)

FOOTY TIPPING COMPETITION – SIGN UP NOW

See attached Flyer: Flyer_for_RCM_2021_Footy_Tipping_Competition.pdf

To sign up go to:  www.footytipping.net.au/rotarymelb

The 2021 AFL footy season starts very soon and we invite you to have some 'skin in the game' by joining the Club's Footy Tipping Competition.

R100 CENTENARY NEWS

PP Chris Wang, has provided the latest report from UNICEF re. our Give Every Child a Future.  Well done Chris for your tireless commitment to vaccinating 100,000 children in the Pacific Islands.

ROTARY CENTENARY PEACE SYMPOSIUM

Registrations are open for you to join us at the Rotary Peace Symposium. 

 "The Future of Peace Leadership"

Register now so you don't miss out

Website: https://peaceleadership.org.au/  

MEMBER HIGHLIGHTS

PP Mary Barry has shared a sobering report from the Good Shepherd on the impacts of COVID-19 on vulnerable Australians. You can read it here: Understanding_impacts_of_COVID_Report_from_Good_Shepherd_2021.pdf

The following is the Rotary Story from Sandra Hills. This can also be found on front page of our website: "My Rotary Story" tab.

MEMBER ANNIVERSARIES

Membership anniversaries Neville Barwick (39), Grahme Bond (36), Robert Medcalf (12), Jacques Morin (13), Justin Wibrow (4), Celina Yu (3). 

GREETINGS

 Happy birthday this week to David Kram (TODAY!), Gerry Johnston, Jing Lin, Tilman Ruff.

  Celebrating 100 years of service in 2021