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Bulletin 20 November 2024
HighlightsThis WeekMeeting No 5059 in the Club's 104th Year
Vocational Service Award Lunch with Simone Carson Co-Founder, SecondBite
This Week's Duties - 20 November 24 Bob Glindemann (MC), Robert Fisher (Reflection), John Peberdy (Photography), Jan Moffatt (Raffle), Bob Glindemann, Sandra Hills (Reception).
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Member News
On 11/11/2024, Prof. Bruce Livett was inducted by Western Australian District Governor Pat Schraven as an Honorary Member of Rotary E-Club of Western Australia (E-WA) with effect from 26 June 2024 in recognition of his service with Rotary Club of Kununurra.
As advised in last week’s bulleting Rotary Member Max Barr sadly passed away on Thursday 7 November. His funeral is on Tuesday 19 November at 2pm at Le Pine 741 High Street Kew East. Friends and Members are welcome to attend. It will also be lived streamed. Click here to view live stream.
Current member Les Schulz sadly passed away on Sunday 3 November 24 at the age of 99. The funeral service to celebrate his life will be held at WD Rose Brighton, 139 Marriage Road, Brighton on Tuesday 19 November at 10.00 am. A private cremation will follow. It will also be lived streamed. Click here to view live stream.
Member Anniversaries: Robert Fisher (18), Karen Kim (2).
Club News
In 2024, we celebrate 60 years of our club's Vocational Service Award. Notable Victorians have been recognised across decades for their commitment to their vocation and serving the community, including captains of industry, musicians, health professionals, academics, scientists, chefs and more.
The new annual Rotary Melbourne Music Scholarship supports talented emerging Victorian musicians under 30 years of age. who need assistance to further their careers or studies in music. Our mission is to nurture the next generation of musical leaders, ensuring they have the resources and opportunities to thrive.
Last Week's Meeting
The Rotary Melbourne Evening Conversation on Wednesday 13 November 24 the guest speaker was Bronwyn Shipway, Head of Donor Engagement, Eastern Health Foundation including music and song by musicians, pianist Esteban & singer Daniel. Click on read more to get the full story and view photo gallery.
Club Guests: Bronwyn Shipway (Speaker). Visitors: Cath Crock, Lucy Mayes (Reg Smith), Sebastian Immaraj, Janice Chia Pei, Penny Sahinis, Helen Zahos.
Other News
November is Rotary Foundation Month, a shoutout to Rotary International's charitable heart. Creating a better world, one project at a time! From clean water projects in the Philippines to vaccinating kids in the South Pacific, from Peace Bells in Melbourne to building schools in Arnhem Land, and training midwives in Timor Leste to planting trees for the planet. These are just some of Rotary Melbourne's projects across the Rotary Foundation's 7 areas of focus.
Learn about some of the latest Rotary projects around the world this November from Guatemala to Canada, from Bulgaria to Kenya.
Upcoming Events
Lunch with Dennis Shore Trustee, The Rotary Foundation CLICK READ MORE TO BOOK
Lunch with Ken Piesse Legendary Sports Writer CLICK READ MORE TO BOOK
End of Year Evening Dinner Pending
Annual Festive Lunch FINAL MEETING OF THE YEAR Featuring Operatic Tenor Michael Lapina IN PERSON ONLY CLICK READ MORE TO BOOK
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