Meeting No 4991 in the Club’s 102nd year
Highlights in this bulletin include:
- Next Week's Meeting
- Upcoming Meetings & Events
- Last Week's Meeting
- Reflection
- Member News
- Club News
- District News
- Environmental News
Next Week's Meeting
Presidents Changeover Lunch Meeting - Partner Day
Speakers: President Adrian Nelson & President Elect Chris Sotiropoulos.
Date/Time Wednesday 28 June 12.30 for 12.45 – 2.00pm
Venue L1, 25 Collins Street: Latrobe Room, Sofitel Melbourne on Collins
Price $53
Registration: https://events.humanitix.com/rotary-melbourne-28june
Note: BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL.
Upcoming Meetings & Events Calendar
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Last Week's Meeting
Last Week's Meeting Wednesday 21 June 2023
The Rotary Melbourne meeting on Wednesday 21 June celebrated this year's activities and projects and the Guest Speaker was Catherine Baxter, Vice President Humanitarian Services reporting along with Committee Chairs on both Humanitarian and Club Management & Communications on behalf of Peter Davis.
Reflection
Reflection Ross Scholes-Robertson 21 June 2023
Thank you to Ross Scholes-Robertson's reflection on Wednesday 21 June 23.
Member News
Our Newest Paul Harris Fellow - Jim Orchard
At the Rotary Melbourne meeting on 21 June 23 we witnessed the presentation of a Paul Harris Fellow 4 Sapphire Award to Jim Orchard 'in appreciation of tangible and significant assistance given for the furtherance of better understanding and friendly relations among peoples of the world'. Congratulations Jim.
Axle Award 2023 – Marg Leser
Marg Leser was awarded the 2023 Axle Award presented by VP Catherine Baxter. Congratulations Marg.
Happy Birthday Bill Philip - 95 years young
Rotary Melbourne was delighted to see Bill Philip and his wife Mary Lou at our meeting on 21 June and we all wished him a very Happy Birthday, celebrating 95 years.
Welcome New Member - Berat Kaya
Melbourne Rotary welcomed and inducted Berat Kaya into the Club on 24 May 2023. Currently Berat is completing his double degree in Bachelor of Criminology and Psychology from RMIT. Berat is looking forward to connecting with more Rotarians and using his skills further to promote Rotary and continuing his ongoing community engagement.
Congratulations to Peter & Kaye McCall 60th Wedding Anniversary
Peter noted that he can’t believe it is 60 years since he married Kaye. 'I’m the luckiest bloke in the world'.
Education stalwart honoured by AM award
Rotary Melbourne Club’s Past President Dr Peter Rogers was one of the first students who attended Monash University’s campus in 1961 when its buildings were surrounded by paddocks. An article appeared recently in the North West City News on Peter.
Club News
District 9800 Awards
At the changeover for outgoing Rotary District 9800 Governor Amanda Wendt, the special People of Action Peace Award for our Peace Bell project was awarded to Rotary Melbourne, and our member David Carruthers was recognised as a Champion of Change - Congratulations to all.
Protect yourself and your loved ones from scams
Stephen Rando has provided the following information on cyber security. Protecting our club and members from cyber security and scam threats is crucial to safeguard its operations, sensitive data, and reputation.
Knee Pain Research Study
Peter Berg has passed on the following information in relation to a research study being conducted by La Trobe University into treating knee pain.
Give Every Child a Future Update
Rotary International has provided an update on the Give Every Child a Future Rotary and UNICEF Australia vaccination program.
Rotary Melbourne Peace Park - Google Maps
Did you know? Since Google Maps was made aware of Rotary Park of Remembrance now being named Rotary Melbourne Peace Park a few months ago – over 20000 times this information has been accessed!
Vocational Service Award 2023/24 – Call for Nominations
Nominations for the Rotary Melbourne Vocational Service Award are now open and members are invited to submit names of qualified community leaders who have demonstrated distinguished Vocational Service by 30 August 2023.
District News
Rotary Zone 8 Regionalisation Pilot Update
At the recent 2023 Rotary International Convention in Melbourne, members of the Zone 8 Regionalisation Pilot Steering Group presented a breakout session to attendees interested in finding out more about the pilot.
Environmental News
Ukraine dam collapse: what scientists are watching
Extensive flooding could have severe consequences for farming, health and the environment.
Guests at Last Week's Meeting
Guests of Members: Mary Lou Philip (Bill Philip).
Visiting Rotarians: Katie Wilford (US).
   
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