Meeting No 5041 in the Club’s 104th 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 - 17 July 24
Next Meeting: Wednesday 17 July 24
Guest Speaker:Michael Wasley, CEO Very Special Kids
Title 'Decades of Impact: The Transformative Journey with Very Special Kids'
Venue/Time 12.30 for 12.50 - 2.00pm @ No35 Sofitel on Collins also Online via Zoom
Bookings & Information: https://events.humanitix.com/rotary-melb-lunch-17-jul
Upcoming Meetings & Events Calendar
All events are listed on the Club website www.rotaryclubofmelbourne.org.au
Wed, 24 July 2024 at 12:30pm
Rotary Melbourne's 3rd Annual Environment & Sustainability lunch
Keynote Speaker: Christine Holgate, CEO, Team Global Express
Venue: RACV Club, Melbourne Bookings close this Thursday 18 July 24.
https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1208761?
31 July Lunch@No35 Kim Houghton, Economist
Information & to Book: https://events.humanitix.com/rotary-melb-31-july
07 August Lunch@No35 Monash Medal Presentation
Information & to Book: https://events.humanitix.com/rotary-melb-7-aug
08 August 8.00am@Shrine of Remembrance 0808 Amiens Service - no bookings required just show up
Fri 9 August NGV Visit – Winter Masterpieces The Pharaohs – 5.30pm
Information & to Book: https://events.humanitix.com/ngv-2024-pharaohs
14 Aug Lunch@No35 Paul Guerra, Chief Executive, Victorian Chamber of Commerce
Information & To Book: https://events.humanitix.com/rotary-melb-14-aug
ALSO
14 Aug Evening@UniMelb FORaMEAL volunteer packing at University of Melbourne, with Rotaract Uni Melbourne
Information & to Book: https://events.humanitix.com/rotary-melb-14-aug-forameal-evening
21 Aug Lunch@No35 Katherine Ellis, CEO Leadership Victoria
28 Aug Lunch@No35 District 9800 Governor Michael Lapina
Last Week's Meeting
Last Week's Evening Conversation 10 July 24
The Rotary Melbourne Evening Conversation on Wednesday 10 July 24 was an Interclub Visit on zoom with Rotary Passport Club of Melbourne. Twelve Rotary Melbourne members tuned into the Rotary Passport changeover zoom meeting on Wednesday 10 July 24, which attracted a total of 47 participants.
Club News
Eyes Open Ride: Stories from the Streets
Launch Housing 'Eyes Open Ride: Stories from the Streets' is a unique scooter tour of the Melbourne CBD which will reveal more about the experience of being homeless in Melbourne on Sat 27 July and Sun 28 July 24.
Monash Medal 2024 - Bookings Now Open
Guest Speaker 2024 Monash Medal recipient The Honourable Josh Frydenberg
Topic 2024 Monash Medal Presentation and Address
Date/Time Wednesday 7 August 24 12.30 for 12.50 – 2.00pm
Venue No35 Restaurant Sofitel Hotel on Collins also Online via Zoom
Price Lunch $60 via Zoom $10
Register https://events.humanitix.com/rotary-melb-7-aug
Lighthouse Foundation's home opening in Melbourne' south-east
Key players in Victoria’s construction industry are making a difference to the lives of vulnerable young people by raising funds and completing the building and renovation of the first Australian safe home in Melbourne’s south-east that was officially opened by the Mayor, City of Stonnington, Cr Joe Gianfriddo and Lighthouse’s CEO and key stakeholders on Wednesday 10 July 24.
Rotary Peace Fellow alumnus video
The Alumni Association of Rotary Peace Fellows in the Southeast Asian region is a very active bunch of early and mid-career professionals who are keen to engage with the Rotary Clubs in the Melbourne region and District 9800. Dr Carol Bond, Director - International Service - is also a Peace Fellow alumna and active with this group.
NGV Visit 2024 - The Pharaohs - Book Now
BOOKINGS NOW OPEN: Rotary Melbourne is organising a lecture and visit to the NGV 2024 Melbourne Winter Masterpieces - The Pharaohs on Friday 9 August 2024. The NGV has partnered with the British Museum to present Pharaoh, a landmark exhibition that celebrates three thousand years of ancient Egyptian art and culture.
Rotary SAFE Families 2024
In Victoria in the year ending March 2024, family violence reported to police had increased by 3% on the year to March 2023, with almost 96,000 incidents recorded.
Donations in Kind Open Day - BOOK NOW
The store will be open for all Rotarians and friends to visit and exclaim at the treasure trove which is available for clubs to use for their humanitarian projects. Saturday 10 August @ 10am.
FORaMEAL Volunteering with Rotaract Uni Melbourne
Rotary Melbourne an Evening of rewarding volunteer effort, creating food packs FORaMEAL together with Rotaract Uni Melbourne on Wed 14 August 2024, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm at University of Melbourne.
ALL ARE WELCOME!
2024 RI Convention Presentation by John Hewco
Secretary General of Rotary international, John Hewko’s, is a compelling address at the 2024 Singapore RI Convention is a must-see for us all. John made a compelling case for change in Rotary powerfully illustrating technological and social developments in his address. Click here to view It runs for 15 minutes.
District News
Networker 2023-2024 Issue 11: July 24
For the 11th edition of District 9800 July 24 Networker for 2023-2024, please click here. In this issue they cover articles from around District 9800, including the District 9800 changeover including awards to Rotary Melbourne President Catherine Baxter, Bob Fels and Chris Wang.
Environmental News
3rd Annual Environment and Sustainability Luncheon - only 1 week away
This year’s 3rd Annual Environment & Sustainability luncheon will feature an oration address from Christine Holgate, CEO of Team Global Express. We will have a change of scenery – the event will be at the RACV Club Level 17 Ballroom on Wednesday 24 July 2024, at 12:30pm.
BOOK HERE Bookings close this Thursday 18 July 24.
The Ozone Layer is Recovering Faster than we Expected
In a recent study, scientists have found that harmful gases responsible for depleting the ozone layer were declining ahead of schedule.
On Duty: John Peberdy(Reception), Ruth Carlos Martinez (Reflection), Gerald Ashman (Photography), Peter Dakin (MC), Philip Cornish (Raffle).
Member Anniversaries: Peter Clements (16), Malcolm Simpson (51).
 Member Birthdays this week: Bob Fels, Trevor Nink, Karen Kim.
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