Meeting No 4981 in the Club’s 102nd year
Highlights in this bulletin include:
- This Week's Meeting
- Upcoming Meetings & Events
- Last Week's Meeting
- Reflection
- Save the Date
- Club News
- District News
- Rotary International Convention
This Week's Meeting
Guest Speaker Alexandra Badenoch, Former Telstra Group Executive, Transformation, Communications & People
Topic ‘Post Pandemic Workplace Transformation and the Future of Work’
Register https://events.humanitix.com/rotary-melbourne-26apr
Upcoming Meetings & Events Calendar [further details below]
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03-May
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Lunch@No35
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Don Watson, Author
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10-May
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Evening@Lyceum
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Adrian Kitto, Cybersecurity Expert, Co-Founder, Chief Technology Officer, Detexian
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17-May
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Lunch@Sofitel Ballroom Level1
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2nd World Environment Day Lunch
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24-May
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Lunch@No35
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Young Achiever Awards & visit by RIPresident Elect Gordon McInally
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31-May
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Evening@Windsor Ballroom
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Rotary Melbourne International Cocktail Event
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Upcoming Meetings & Events
Members and guests are encouraged to BOOK AHEAD for the following events NOW
Rotary Melbourne Weekly Club Meeting - 3 May 2023
Guest Speaker Don Watson, Writer, Author
Topic 'The Passion of Private White'
Date/Time Wednesday 26 April 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
Registration: https://events.humanitix.com/rotary-melbourne-3may.
Rotary Melbourne an Evening Conversation with...
Guest Speaker: Adrian Kitto, Co-Founder, Chief Technology Officer, Detexian
Topic 'You, Me & Cybersecurity'
Date/Time Wednesday 10 May 23 5.50 for 6.00 - 7.30pm
Venue The Lyceum Club, Melbourne also Online via Zoom
Price $30 (light refreshments provided) / $10 Zoom
Join us for a night of networking and informative conversation.
Register https://events.humanitix.com/rotary-melbourne-10may
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
Angus Mitchell Oration 30 August 2023
President Adrian made an exciting announcement at last weeks meeting on 19 April. The 2023 Angus Mitchell Oration will be delivered by the Hon John Howard OM AC. Please save this important date in the Rotary Melbourne calendar.
Last Week's Meeting
Last Week's Meeting Wednesday 19 April 2023
At the meeting on Wednesday 19 April it was the 7th Thomas Baker Oration and the Guest Speaker was Professor Sharon Lewin AO, Director of the Doherty Institute, speaking on the topic 'From HIV to COVID-19 and beyond: the role of antiviral therapeutics in pandemic response’.
Reflection
Reflection by Bob Glindemann 19 April 23
Thank you to Bob Glindemann for last week's reflection.
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.
Club News
Just IMAGINE!
What a Coup for Rotary Melbourne to secure a slot!
Look closely at the image – you will see that the floral bed on St Kilda Road (opposite The National Gallery op Victoria) will soon be in Rotary colours sporting our logo and the words Rotary Melbourne.
Situations Vacant – apply to Jo in the Rotary Office
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. Also we are still looking for a handy person.
District News
RIMERN Urgent Appeal for Household Items
Help make a House a Home…
RIMERN provide household goods and furniture for rehomed clients of organisations like the Brotherhood of St Laurence and Launch Housing. They warehouse is located in West Brunswick and are currently seeking donations of cookware, microwaves, utensils, washers and other items. Contact John Peberdy jpeberdy@bigpond.net.au for more information if you can assist.
Rotary International Convention
2023 Rotary International Convention - 4 Weeks to GO!
Are you looking to expand your global network and connect with like-minded people of action?
Upcoming Convention events. Registration is US$675. Register HERE.
Click HERE for a list of the Host Organising Committee planned events
Free 3-day House of Friendship pass for the Rotary Convention
For Rotary Melbourne members who aren’t going to the Convention you can book a 3-day pass for the House of Friendship.
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 Helen Moylan (Reception), Andre Martinovici (Photos), Clive Weeks (Wine).
Membership Anniversary Deb Yin Foo (17).
 this week to Clive Hollands (TODAY!) & Rob Nethercote (TODAY!), Peter Addison, David deKretser.
Guests at last week's Meeting
Guests of the Club: Sharon Lewin, Peter Doherty, Logan Armstrong, Ziggy Switkowski, John Turnbull, Elizabeth Delahunty, Kate Metcalf, Richard Balderston, Berat Kaya.
Visitors Katie Allen, James Angus, Richmond Baker, Gillian Baker, Sara Baratchi, Luke Belfield, Claude Bernard, Alexander Bobik, Briony Bottarelli, Michael Browne, Andrew Carey, Anthony Cavanagh, Wayne Crismani, Peter Currie, Milena Dalton, Rob Daly, Andrew Deans, Jane Dinn, Soula Drummond, Mike Dwyer, Mariann Fee, Elizabeth Finkel, John Forsythe, Jennifer Foster, Christina Frenzel, Di Gillies, Ron Gordon, Maggie Gordon, Wendy Greenwood, Venessa Hall, Jack Hampton, Maria Hicks, Lloyd Hollenberg, Silviu Itescu, Anne Johnston, Tom Kay, Charithani Keragala, Patrick Kwan, Rebecca Lee, Anton Leschen, Tom Marwick, Robyn Mason, Susanna Mason, Elaine Montegriffo, Millicent Nink, Aviv Palti, Rob Papworth, Margaret Prest, Meroula Richardson, Cathy Rogers, Lina Scalzo, Farhad Shafiei, Suzie Sheehy, Maria Siciliano, Geraldine Storton, Silvio Tiziani, Alan Trounson, Pam Usher, Murray Verso, Michael Wang, Michael Wasley, Carolyn Williams, Lina Xu, Morag Young, Jennifer Zenker.
   
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