Meeting No 4977 in the Club’s 102nd year
It’s on this Wednesday 29 March
Buy a copy this week and lookout for Pres Adrian and DG Amanda at
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM Cnr Swanston St & Lt Collins St opposite the Town Hall outside Puzzle Coffee
Highlights in this bulletin include:
- This Week's Meeting
- Upcoming Meetings & Events
- Last Week's Meeting
- Reflection
- Save the Date
- Member News
- Club News
- Rotary International Convention
This Week's Meeting
Guest Speaker: Colin Honey, Ethicist
Topic 'Respect'
Date/Time Wed 29 March 12.30 for 12.50 – 2.00pm
Venue No35 Restaurant Sofitel Hotel on Collins also Online via Zoom
Price $53 (2 course lunch @ No35) / $10 Zoom only online access
Register https://events.humanitix.com/rotary-melbourne-29mar
Upcoming Meetings & Events
Members and guests are encouraged to BOOK AHEAD for the following events NOW
5 April @No35 Sofitel - James Tomkins OAM, OLY, Olympic Rower
Registration: https://events.humanitix.com/rotary-melbourne-5apr
12 April @RMIT - Evening meeting - FORaMeal Volunteer packing. In person only event.
Registration: https://events.humanitix.com/rotary-melbourne-12apr
19 April 2023 @ Level1 Sofitel: Thomas Baker Oration, Prof. Sharon Lewin AO, Director of the Doherty Institute
Topic 'From HIV to COVID and Beyond: What’s Needed for the Future?'
Registration: https://events.humanitix.com/thomas-baker-oration-2023
26 April 2023 @No 35: Alexandra Badenoch, Telstra Group Executive, Transformation, Communications & People
Registration: https://events.humanitix.com/rotary-melbourne-26apr
Last Week's Meeting
Last Week's Meeting Wednesday 22 March 2023
At the meeting on Wednesday 22 March the Guest Speakers were The Venerable Dr Colleen O’Reilly AM, Archdeacon of Stonnington & Alex Kats, Chair of the Council of Christians and Jews (Vic) speaking on the topic 'Religion & Peace'.
Reflection
Reflection Dr Peter Hollingworth 22 March 2023
Thank you to The Rt Revd the Hon Dr Peter Hollingworth AC OBE for last week's reflection.
Save the Date & Book NOW
Thomas Baker Oration Professor Sharon Lewin AO 19 April 23
Rotary Melbourne is honoured to have Professor Sharon Lewin AO, Director of the Doherty Institute, give the 7th Thomas Baker Oration on Wednesday 19 April 2023 at the Sofitel.
World Environment Day luncheon on Wed 17 May 23 - Update
We’ve made great progress on planning our 2nd World Environment Day Celebration luncheon on Wednesday 17 May 2023 in the Sofitel Ballroom.
Please book NOW via this link: https://events.humanitix.com/rotary-world-environment-day-lunch.
Marvellous Melbourne Cocktail Party Sunday 28 May 23
To celebrate Rotary Melbourne’s visiting sister and friendship clubs during the 2023 Rotary International Convention, you and your partner are invited to join us for a special evening with Rotarians and friends from across Australia and all over the world at our Marvellous Melbourne Cocktail Party at Melbourne's iconic Hotel Windsor.
Rotary Melbourne Club Hospitality at STARWARD 29 May
A multi club hosting event for Rotary International delegates and local Rotary clubs.
A casual night of fun and fellowship.
Member News
Please Update Our Database 2023
An email was circulated on 3 March asking all Rotary Melbourne members to check their online Members Directory in preparation of the 2022/23 printed Directory. Updates are required by Friday 3 June. Please ensure you have checked both the hardcopy and online directory and advise any changes including updated photos. Please send your updates to the Directory Editor directory@rotarymelbourne.org.au Thank you to all of those members who have already responded.
Catching up for lunch in Barwon Heads
Recently Cheryl Lacey caught up with Rotary mates Alistair Urquhart and Dennis Troedel (son and brother of past RCM and Hawthorn members).
Club News
Melbourne Writers Festival: Thurs 4 May
The Arts Committee invites Club members and guests to attend the Opening Night event at this year’s Melbourne Writers Festival titled ‘I’ve Been Away for a While,’ which is the Festival’s theme for 2023.
Big Issue – Big Sell
PP Mary Barry was sure Rotary Melbourne members are all familiar with the Big Issue Magazine, designed as an opportunity for those who are homeless to become more self reliant by selling the magazine on the streets of Melbourne.
Tony's Trek for Mental Health - Bruthen
Tony Pearce, Victoria's Inspector-General for Emergency Management & Chair Emergency Services Foundation.
Tony Pearce, Chair of the Emergency Services Foundation and Victoria’s Inspector General for Emergency Management, a solo trek over 50 days and 1440kms in the areas worst affected by the 2019/20 black summer fires. He has just reached Bruthen.
Rotary International Convention
2023 Rotary International Convention - 8 Weeks to GO!
Are you looking to expand your global network and connect with like-minded people of action?
Upcoming Convention events. The current reduced rate expires on 31 March of US$575 which will go up to US$675 on 1 April 23.
Register HERE.
ITFR Tennis @ Melbourne Park - SIGNUP
Did you know that there is a Rotary Tennis Tournament on prior to the RI Convention organised by our own members Garry Fowler, Stephen Rando and Peter Rogers (22-26 May 23). All abilities can register for the tournament. There is an opening Yarra River cocktail cruise on 22 May.
More information visit the website https://dasunpremadasa.wixsite.com/itfr2023
Enquiries to melbourne2023itfr@rotarymelbourne.org.au
On Duty TBD (Reception), Jan Moffatt (Raffle), Bruce Davidson (Photo).
Membership Anniversary: Rosemary Nixon (6 – TODAY!), Christine Johnson (21).
 this week to David Prest.
Guests at this week's Meeting
Guest of the Club Colleen O’Reilly, Alex Kats (Speaker).
Visitors Sharmila Murali (Adrian Nelson), Dorothy Gilmour (Hawthorn) & Shekila Wesonga (Peter Berg), Casey Tan (Carlton), Kat Sayers (Bernie McIntosh).
   
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