Meeting No 4980 in the Club’s 102nd year
Highlights in this bulletin include:
- This Week's Meeting
- Upcoming Meetings & Events
- Last Week's Evening Conversation
- Save the Date
- Member News
- Club News
- District News
- Rotary International Convention
This Week's Meeting
Thomas Baker Oration Prof. Sharon Lewin AO, Director of the Doherty Institute
Topic ‘From HIV to COVID-19 and beyond: the role of antiviral therapeutics in pandemic response’
Venue @ Level1 Latrobe Room Sofitel Melbourne 12.30 for 12.50-2.00pm
Cost: $60 (2 course lunch)
Registration: https://events.humanitix.com/thomas-baker-oration-2023
Bookings filling fast and essential.
Upcoming Meetings & Events
Members and guests are encouraged to BOOK AHEAD for the following events NOW
Alexandra Badenoch Wednesday 26 April 23
Our guest speaker at the Rotary Melbourne meeting on Wednesday 29 April 2023 at the Sofitel is Alexandra Badenoch, former Telstra Group Executive, Transformation, Communications & People.
Registration: https://events.humanitix.com/rotary-melbourne-26apr
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.
Annual Rotary Melbourne Young Achiever Awards - 24 May 2023
Vocational Service is an important mission of Rotary. The Young Achievers Awards recognise and honour up to three outstanding young Victorians with an award and a cash prize. Awardees are invited to the lunch meeting where a cheque and a Certificate of Achievement are presented.
Registration: https://events.humanitix.com/rotary-melbourne-24may
Last Week's Evening Conversation
Last Week's Evening Conversation 12 April 23
@RMIT Melbourne – volunteers FORaMEAL
We packed 12,400 packs 😊
At 4 meals per pack that is 49,600 people will be fed
Save the Date & Book NOW
Marvellous Melbourne Cocktail Party Sun 28 May 23 - Don't Miss Out
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.
Registration: https://www.trybooking.com/CGFWW
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.
Rotary Melbourne Let's celebrate at Rotary Gala Dinner 1 June 23
You're invited to commemorate a successful Rotary International Convention Melbourne 2023 with Rotary International President Jennifer Jones and Lord Mayor Sally Capp, City of Melbourne, at Rotary Gala Dinner on Thursday 1 June 2023 at the prestigious Plaza Ballroom, Melbourne. Contact Jo in the Rotary Office to join the RCM table.
Member News
Welcome New Member - Anthony Battaini
Melbourne Rotary welcomed and inducted Anthony Battaini into the Club on 5 April 2023. Anthony is provides executive coaching and talent development at Hudson Global Resources and he will be a member of the Central 1 Group. Anthony is excited about joining Rotary Melbourne and is looking forward to his participation in the Club committees and activities.
Meeting at Westwood Village Rotary Club Los Angeles 13 April 23
Reg & Sue Smith had the good fortune to attend as guests at the meeting of the Rotary Club of Westwood Village which is near the Unviersity of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). In fact they support a vibrant Rotaract Club on the UCLA Campus.
Club News
A new look Gathering of Kindness goes all 'Lights, Camera and Action' for 2023
View HERE.
Lighthouse Foundation – Golf Day Mon 29 May 23
Susan Barton has reached out to let all Rotary members and friends of the Lighthouse Golf Day on Monday 29 May at the exclusive, Royal Melbourne Golf Club.
Handy Helper
Can you help? Are you handy with a drill and a hammer?
We are keen to make the office shine in time for the convention and require a handy helper to put up some framed pictures tighten the leaky sink taps and some light lifting and moving.
Please contact Jo in the Rotary office, she will be very grateful.
Situation Vacant - Lunch Reception
Join this team of no fuss Rotarians. Arrive on your rostered day at 12.15 pmish finishing at 12.50 and join the welcoming Lunch Reception team. You choose the dates, you join the roster, and swaps are easy. It’s a great way to learn Members names and to serve the Club. Please email Jo if you would like to join the roster.
District News
Rochester Blanket Drive
This is a callout for blankets, doonas and fan heaters to be donated to the Rochester communities.
District Governor Changeover - Sat 24 June 23
Save the date for this lunch, on Saturday 24 June, as we congratulate DGE Ron Payne as he takes the reigns from DG Mandi Wendt. Hyatt Place ConventionCentre, Essendon Fields 12:00pm for 12:30pm - 3:30pm.
Rotary International Convention
2023 Rotary International Convention - 5 Weeks to GO!
Are you looking to expand your global network and connect with like-minded people of action?
Upcoming Convention events. Registration from today is US$675.
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 John Peberdy (Reception), TBD (Photos), Sue McCarthy (Wine).
Membership Anniversary: Ian Hamm (9), David Jones (52), Junji Shimada (2), Arbaaz Tareen (1).
 this week to Kelton Dennis, Cameron Glover, Nina Hunter.
Guests at last week's Meeting
Visitors Kerrie & Catherine Barry, Brendan & Rachel Baker (Jim Barry), Amanda Bataini (Anthony Battaini), Marg Chalmers (Jan Moffatt), Anabel Dalziel & Myra Fisher (Robert Fisher), Catherine Gill (Sana Malik), Di Gillies (Rob Nethercote), Kat Sayers (Bernie McIntosh), Lina Scalzo (Quin Scalzo), Madeleine Shea, Philip Whelan (Mary Barry).
   
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