Bulletin 29 January 2025
HighlightsThis Week
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Lunch with Lord Mayor Nick Reece
February 5, 2025, 12:45 pm to February 5, 2025, 2:00 pm
Lord Mayor of Melbourne
Topic: State of the City Address
Wednesday 5th of February 2025
12:45 PM to 2:00 PM
No 35, Sofitel on Collins
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This Week's Duties - 5 February 2025
On Duty: Tony Battaini (MC), Ruth Carlos Martinez (Reflection), Bruce Davidson (Photography), Bruce Davidson (Raffle), Marg Leser, Karen Kim (Reception).
Member News
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Member Anniversaries: None
Member Birthdays this week: John Shaw.
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Stephen Rando reports on celebrating the Year of the Snake at Melbourne Chinatown's vibrant Lunar New Year celebrations this weekend.
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Club News
PP Robert Fisher has provided some background to the award of an Order of Australia Medal (OAM) on 26 January 2025 to Selba-Gondoza Luka, founder and CEO of Afri-Aus Care and Rotary Melbourne's involvment with Afri-Aus Care.
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Rotary Architectural Walk 2025 - BOOKED OUT
February 28, 2025, 5:30 pm to February 28, 2025, 8:30 pm
Walk & Dinner in CBD
Led by Architect Barbara Yerondais
Friday 28th of February 2025
5:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Curtin Hotel (opposite Trades Hall Building)
This event is now BOOKED OUT
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On 24 January 25 at President Catherine met Ian Balcombe,
Last Meeting
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The Rotary Melbourne Meeting on Wednesday 29 January 25 was the Vocational Services Panel with Moderator Jenny Taing and panelists Joseph Ebbage & Carol Bond discussing the topic Ethics in Marketing. Click on read more to get the full story and view photo gallery.
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by Peter Dakin
Thank you to Peter Dakin for your reflection on Wednesday 29 January 25 about January being Rotary's vocational service month.
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Club Guests Mamum Haque (Inductee), Violetta Fallon.
Visitors Ross Nicholson, Julie Gleeson (Peter Hollingworth), Patricia von Matuschka (Deb Yin Foo).
Other News
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The Brighton Classic Car Show is to be held on 30-March 2025, at Firbank Grammar Oval, presented by the Rotary Club of Brighton. Cars must be at least 25 years old to enter.
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For the 5th edition of District 9800 January 25 Networker for 2024-2025, please click on Read More below. In this issue they cover articles from around District 9800. You can also read about DG Michael's Monthly Musings - January.
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Upcoming Events
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Annual Picnic in the Park
February 12, 2025, 5:30 pm to February 12, 2025, 7:00 pm
Bring your Picnic Hamper,
Rug & Chairs!
Wednesday 12th of February 2025
5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
Rotary Melbourne Peace Park
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Sir John Reid Community Service Award Lunch
February 19, 2025, 12:45 pm to February 19, 2025, 2:00 pm
Who will win this year?
Sir John Reid Community Service Award
Wednesday 19th of February 2025
12:45 PM to 2:00 PM
No 35, Sofitel on Collins
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Rotary Architectural Walk 2025 - BOOKED OUT
February 28, 2025, 5:30 pm to February 28, 2025, 8:30 pm
Walk & Dinner in CBD
Led by Architect Barbara Yerondais
Friday 28th of February 2025
5:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Curtin Hotel (opposite Trades Hall Building)
This event is now BOOKED OUT
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Lunch with Prof Alan Duffy
March 5, 2025, 12:45 pm to March 5, 2025, 2:00 pm
Pro-Vice Chancellor, Swinburne
Topic: Australia's Return to the Moon
Wednesday 5th of March 2025
12:45 PM to 2:00 PM
No 35, Sofitel on Collins
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Lunch with Nikki Blanch, Meals with Impact
March 26, 2025, 12:45 pm to March 26, 2025, 2:00 pm
Co-Founder & Programs Manager
Topic: Meals with Impact - Positive Change
Wednesday 26th of March 2025
12:45 PM to 2:00 PM
No 35, Sofitel on Collins
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Notre Dame de Paris Exhibition
April 26, 2025, 2:00 pm to April 26, 2025, 4:00 pm
The Augmented Exhibition
A 3D, Immersive 360-journey through the Cathedral
NOTE CHANGE IN DATE
Saturday 26th of April 2025
2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Immigration Museum
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Environment Lunch with Fiona Simon
June 11, 2025, 12:45 pm to June 11, 2025, 2:00 pm
CEO Australian Hydrogen Council
Topic:'Energy Transition - Opportunity & Challenge'
Wednesday 11th of June 2025
12:45 PM to 2:00 PM
Sofitel Melbourne on Collins - Level 1 Ballroom
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