Meeting No 5032 in the Club’s 103rd year
Highlights in this bulletin include:
- This Week's Meeting
- Upcoming Meetings & Events
- Last Week's Evening Conversation
- Club News
- District News
- Environmental News
This Week's Meeting - 15 May 2024
Next Meeting Wednesday 15 May 24
Guest Speaker Dr Jonathan Spear, CEO Infrastructure Victoria
Topic 'Choosing Victoria’s Future: 5 Urban Development Scenarios'
Venue 12.30 for 12.50 - 2.00pm @ No35 Sofitel on Collins also Online via Zoom
Bookings & Information: https://events.humanitix.com/rotary-melb-15-may
Upcoming Meetings & Events Calendar
22 May lunch@No35 – Presenter of the 2024 Young Achievers Awards - Dr Sandro Demaio, CEO Vic Health & 2024 Young Achievers
https://events.humanitix.com/rotary-melb-22-may
29 May lunch@Royal Society Victoria – AI Summit - Artificial Intelligence for Good
BOOK NOW Numbers are limited
https://events.humanitix.com/rotary-melb-29-may
Last Week's Meeting
New Members Evening Meeting 8 May 24
Rotary Melbourne New Members Evening Meeting
6 - 7:30 PM Wednesday May 8, 2024
Venue: Rotary Office
The evening began with an atmosphere of palpable excitement as current and prospective members gathered for the Rotary Melbourne New Members Evening.
Club News
Dorothy Gilmour SAFE Families appointed Rotary Specialist Zone 8
Dorothy has been appointed a Rotary Specialist in Zone 8 with her area of speciality: Prevention of family violence to any community or diversity.
The End of Charity - UK Podcast Series
Members and guests may find this series of 6 podcasts of interest. Each are around 30 minutes duration from the UK. They are both relevant and thought provoking as we think about the strategies that will power Rotary Melbourne into its next 100 years. To listen click on this LINK
Rotary Wine Appreciation Fellowship 'History of Champagne'
In the latest (May 24) Wine Fellowship bulletin members and guests might find the article on the 'History of Champagne' of interest.
Click HERE to read.
District
Rotary International President Visit June 24
The combined Rotary Districts in Victoria are honoured to be hosting Rotary International President Gordon McInally at two different events in June.
Australian Rotary Health Newsletter April 2024
The Australian Rotary Health April 2024 Newsletter is available here and features articles on upcoming events and feature articles.
Environmental News
Paris pedals ahead as cyclists outnumber motorists
A recent French transport survey discovered that cycling is becoming more popular than driving in the capital, while walking and public transport remain popular options.
On Duty: Carol Bond (MC), Bruce Davidson (Photos), Barbara Yerondais (Reflection), Clive Weeks (Raffle), Rosemary Nixon (Reception).
Member Anniversaries: Russell Board (11) & Suresh Marcandan (5) - TODAY, Nicholas Batrouney, Arjang Taylor, Chad Brendish (7), Dean McIntyre (11), Kevin O'Flaherty (32), Bill Pratt (16), Ian Riseley (1), Chris Rodd (8), Reg Smith (16), Ahmed Tohow (3).
 Member Birthdays this week: David Jones, Rob McGuirk.
Visitors & Guests at Meeting 8 May 24
Guests of Members
Tim Hawkes, Gary Lamba, Sam Saltis, Mohammed Al Ebrahimi, Jessica Watson -Thorp, Shiren Anwar, Kat Sayers, Antwan Malouhi, James Papadiotis, Nushan Anguru Kankanamge.
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