Meeting No 5056 in the Club’s 104th year
Highlights in this bulletin include:
- This Week's Evening Meeting
- Upcoming Meetings & Events
- Last Week's Meeting
- Reflection
- Member News
- Club News
- District News
- International News
This Week's Meeting - 30 October 24
Guest Speaker Tammy Medard, ANZ, Managing Director, Institutional Australia & PNG
Time/Date Wednesday 30 October 24 @ 12.30pm-2.00pm
Venue No35 Sofitel Melbourne on Collins also Online via Zoom
Price Lunch $62 via Zoom $10
Information and Bookings: https://events.humanitix.com/rotary-melb-30-oct
Upcoming Meetings & Events Calendar
There is something we need in these planned events. YOU! We need more members to participate and enjoy these fellowship opportunities.
Wednesday 6 November 24 Lunch@No35 Dr Peter Larkins, Specialist Sport & Exercise Physician, Author
Information and Bookings: https://events.humanitix.com/rotary-melbourne-6-nov-24
Wednesday 13 November Evening@Carlton
Kindness in Healthcare in conversation with Bronwyn Shipway, Head of Donor Engagement, Eastern Health Foundation
Information and Bookings: https://events.humanitix.com/rotary-evening-13-nov-kindness
Wednesday 20 November Lunch@No35
Vocational Service Award 2024
Information & Bookings: https://events.humanitix.com/rotary-melb-20-nov
Last Week's Meeting
Last Week's Meeting 23 October 2024
The Rotary Melbourne meeting on Wednesday 23 October 24 the guest speakers were Dr. Murray Verso and Shirley Glance OAM President, Post Polio Victoria Inc.
Topic 'End Polio'.
Reflection
Reflection by Peter Dakin 23 October 24
Thank you to Past President Peter Dakin for last week's reflection on Wednesday 23 October 24.
Member News
Rotary participates in Commonwealth Business Forum
An unexpected Rotary reunion! Rotary Melbourne’s Stephen Rando ran into Past Rotary International President Gordon McInally  at the Commonwealth Business Forum in Apia, Samoa.  The CBF brings together leaders to explore trade, economic growth, and sustainability across the Commonwealth.
Walk With Us to end Polio 2024 - Update #5 Final
PP Robert Fisher - Robert has racked up 329km since 1 October 24, meeting his target. Wonderful supporters have helped raise $5,121 which will become three times that $15,000+ to go to the Polio Plus campaign thanks to the Gates Foundation .
District 9800 Rotary Walk with Us to end Polio 2024
https://www.rotarywalkwithus.org/s/528/616/e
Former member Mike Flavel reunited with GSE team to Sweden
16 years to the day since former member Mike Flavel selected the Group Study Exchange (GSE) team to Sweden. Mike represented Rotary Melbourne as the GSE team leader and mentor for these wonderful young people in May 2009.
Club News
Rotary Melbourne Joins the Mission for Peace on Earth!
We’re thrilled to announce that Rotary Melbourne will be part of the historic Rotary on the Moon project! In February 2025, as we celebrate Rotary’s birthday, 1,000 Rotary Clubs will unite in spirit on the moon to send a powerful message to the world: Peace on Earth.
Smith Family Raffle 2024 - Closing Tuesday
Please don't forget to support the Smith Family Raffle for 2024
Win $2,000 cycling equipment voucher from My Ride Collingwood supporting the Smith Family's Learning for Life Program for families needing support to fund the education of their children. It will be drawn on Wednesday 30 October at noon in the Office.
District News
Networker 2024-2025 Issue 3: October 24
For the 3rd edition of District 9800 October 24 Networker for 2024-2025, please click here. In this issue they cover articles from around District 9800. Read about Walk with Us in October 2024 to raise money for the End Polio Campaign, including a picture of Robert & Myra.
Environmental News
Australian Almonds appoints celebrity chef to help capitalise on export boom
Australian almond growers are eyeing new overseas markets as exports boom and their board has appointed celebrity chef Poh as its first global ambassador.
On Duty: Rosemary Nixon (MC), Barbara Yerondais (Reflection), John Peberdy (Photography), Stephen Mandie (Raffle), Tony Battaini, Rosemary Nixon, Marg Leser (Reception).
Member Anniversaries: Stephen Mandie (22), Gerry Johnston (42).
 Member Birthdays this week: Joseph Ebbage, Neville Barwick, Cheryl Lacey.
Visitors & Guests at Meeting 23 October 2024
Club Guests: Murray Verso & Shirley Glance (Speakers).
Visiting Rotarians: Elisabeth de la Guardia (Castelldefels, Spain), Jennie Franklin & Maria Hicks (Passport Melbourne), Ian & Genny Knight (Werribee).
Visitors: Andrew Morrice (Deb Yin Foo), Peter Willcocks (Bruce Livett).
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