Meeting No 4985 in the Club’s 102nd year
ONLY 1 Week to Go!
Rotary International Convention
Sat 27- Wed 31 May 2023 Rotary International Convention
REGISTER
https://convention.rotary.org/en
Program: https://convention.rotary.org/en-us/program-and-events
Speakers: https://convention.rotary.org/en-us/speakers
Breakout Sessions: https://my.rotary.org/en/document/preliminary-breakout-session-schedule-2023-rotary-international-convention
RCM Quick Summary Events Schedule: RI_Convention_2023_Highlights_with_links_(f)_2.pdf
Highlights in this bulletin include:
- This Week's Meeting
- Upcoming Meetings & Events
- Last Week's Evening Conversation
- Save the Date
- Club News
- District News
- Rotary International Convention
This Week's Meeting
2nd Annual Rotary World Environment Day lunch
Topic ‘The Environment & the Circular Economy’
Venue Level 1 Ballroom, Sofitel Melbourne
Date/Time Wedneday 10 May 12.00 – 2.00pm
Price $95 per person
Registration:https://events.humanitix.com/rotary-world-environment-day-lunch
Upcoming Meetings & Events Calendar [further details below]
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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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28-May
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Evening@Windsor Ballroom
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Rotary Melbourne International Cocktail Event (replaces 31 May meeting)
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7-June
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Lunch@No35
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Ian Hamm, Indigenous Consultant, ‘The Indigenous Voice’
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14-June
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Evening@Lyceum |
Women in Sports |
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21-June
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Lunch@No35 |
Vice Presidents Reporting Day |
Upcoming Meetings & Events
Members and guests are encouraged to BOOK AHEAD for the following event NOW
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 10 May 2023
The Evening team turned on another outstanding Evening Conversation on 10 May 23, featuring Adrian Kitto, Co-Founder, Chief Technology Officer, Detexian who spoke on the Topic ‘You, Me & Cybersecurity’.
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. The International tickets have already sold out. This is a wonderful opportunity for Rotary Melbourne members and guests to mix with the international guests and enjoy a casual night of fun and fellowship. Register by TODAY: click here for Info and flyer.
Club News
Launch Rotary Peace Bells: 24 May
Following the working bee last Saturday (13 May) the Rotary Melbourne Peace Park is ready for the official opening of the Rotary Peace Bells.
Probus Club Of Port Phillip Inc invitation
Probus Club Of Port Phillip invite Rotary Melbourne members to join this friendly inclusive Club, founded by Melbourne Rotary in 1986, which welcomes Retirees from the professions, business and other vocational backgrounds to share intellectual, social and cultural interests. Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month at Kew Golf Club, 120 Bedford Road, East Kew. Website: probussouthpacific.org/microsites/portphillipm Telephone: Secretary 0417 190 040
Rotary Donations in Kind May 2023 update
In this update from DiK you can read about 'Donations in Kind on film', school desks and chairs for some of the 64 schools in Timor Leste, 17 pallets of warm clothing, shoes, medical supplies and “ For a Meal” for the Ukraine and more. Click HERE to read more.
District News
Big Difference - FORaMEAL Sat 27 May
Get behind Big Difference to help make an even bigger difference. Help assemble 100,000 FORaMEAL emergency relief meals for people affected by disaster in Ukraine, Turkey, and Syria.
Rotary International Convention
2023 Rotary International Convention - 1 Week to GO!
Now that you have registered click here for a timetable of planned events that we have prepared for Rotary Melbourne Members – CLICK HERE.
ITFR Tennis Tournament & Social Events 22-26 May
Did you know that there is a Rotary Tennis Tournament on prior to the RI Convention @ Melbourne Park, 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
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.
On Duty Marg Leser, Rosemary Nixon, Deb Yin Foo (Reception), Gerald Ashman (Photos), Trevor Nink (Wine).
Membership Anniversary: Reg Smith (15), Chad Brendish, Nicholas Batrouney, & Arjang Taylor (6), Ahmed Tohow (2), Chris Rodd (7),Bill Pratt (15), Kevin O'Flaherty (31), Sue McCarthy (25), Marg Leser (4), Keith Callinan (11), Mike Albarbari (1).
 this week to Rob McGuirk.
Guests at last week's Meeting
Guests of the Club: Adrian Kitto (Speaker).
Guests: Catherine Gill (Sana Malik).
   
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