Bulletin 2 April 2025
Highlights
This Week
No 5072 in the Club's 104th Year
Lunch with Jacob Caine, REIV
April 2, 2025, 12:45 pm to April 2, 2025, 2:00 pm
President, Real Estate Institute of Victoria
Topic: Leading with Vision
Wednesday 2nd of April 2025
12:45 PM to 2:00 PM
No 35, Sofitel on Collins
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This Week's Duties - 2 April 2025
On Duty: Tony Battaini, Marg Leser (Reception), Rosemary Nixon (Raffle), Richard Dent (MC), Gerald Ashman (Photographer), Barbara Yerondais (Reflection).
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Member News
Welcome New Member - Patricia (Tita) von Matuschka
Rotary Melbourne welcomed and inducted Patricia (Tita) von Matuschka on 26 March 2025 with the classification Economics – Macroeconomics. For Tita, the Rotary motto "Service Above Self" is more than a statement – it is a personal conviction and a guiding principle.
Congratulations Sam McLarty & Mairead
Happy years are ahead for Sam McLarty, Bionics Institute, who married Mairead on Saturday 8 March 25.
Celebration of David Jones’ life
The celebration of David Jones’ life was held at his beloved MCG on Tuesday 25 March, attended by some 200 friends. The vibe in the room was really positive, with many amusing anecdotes being recounted to the audience’s great delight.
Greetings from Manoel Felipe Marques Brazil
PP Robert Fisher received an update from Manoel Felipe Marques, who has returned home to Sao Paulo, Brazil and is working as Chief of Staff at the Cruzeiro City Council.
Peter, Di, Bill & Mary Lou Catch Up
Past President Peter Dakin (Club Almoner) does a good job of checking in on members. Peter is here with Bill & Mary Lou Philip along with Di Dakin at a Rotary Melbourne catch up.
Members Anniversaries & Birthdays - Week 2 April 2025
Member Anniversaries: Tony Battaini (2), Joseph Ebbage (10), Ted Garland (42), Christine Johnson (23), David Kram (19).
Member Birthdays this week: David Prest.
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Club News
Volunteer for Run the Tan
Our next big Club event is here! Run the Tan 2025 on Sunday 27 April 25 is all about raising awareness and funds for mental health. Whether you're keen to run or walk alongside elite athletes and TEAM ROTARY or support as a volunteer, there's a way for everyone to get involved. We need your help to come together for a great cause and make a real difference!
Go Pies Meet in the Heartland
Last Thursday, 27 March 25, the Club’s GO PIES met for breakfast in the Collingwood heartland adjacent to the original VICTORIA PARK.
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Last Meeting
Last Week's Meeting 26 March 2025
MC for the meeting was Bernie McIntosh who opened proceedings in the customary manner. President Catherine was unable to attend due to a Military Reserve event at the Avalon Air Show, and Vice President PP Mary Barry deputised to preside over the meeting and deliver the loyal toast.
Reflection by Cheryl Lacey 26 March 25
by Cheryl Lacey KStJ
Thank you to Cheryl Lacey for your reflection on Wednesday 26 March 2025.
Visitors & Guests at Meeting 26 March 2025
Guests of the Club: Nikki Blanch (Speaker), Patricia von Matuschka (Inductee).
Visiting Rotarians: Teddy Kalaw (Manila, Philippines), John Hancock (Bangkok, Thailand), Josephine Juarez (Fair Oaks Ranch, San Antonio, USA).
Guests of Members: Noah Hefford (Dimitrios Salampasis).
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Other News
Celebrating 20 Years of SecondBite
2025 marks the 20th anniversary of SecondBite, a milestone that reflects our unwavering commitment to fighting food insecurity in Australia.
New marine technology on the Great Barrier Reef
Rotary-UN Young Innovator Award Recipient - and former President of Melbourne City Rotaract - Vic Gosjean shows how innovative technologies are helping protect the Great Barrier Reef. Rotarians can play a vital role in marine conservation, climate action, and safeguarding our oceans for the future.
Rotary projects around the globe March 2025
Learn about some of the latest Rotary projects around the world this March from South Africa to Canada, from New Zealand to Florida.
Road to success: Queensland trial proves potential of recycled heavy-duty tyres
Planet Ark writes that a Sunshine Coast trial project has confirmed the successful use of off-the-road (OTR) tyre-derived crumb rubber in bitumen-made roads, leading to more durable, longer-lasting roads.
Future-Proofing Our Planet: Adapting to a Changing Client
Fires, floods, and record weather extremes: What can we do? How do we adapt?
Join us on Saturday 12 April, at 1500 UTC, 900 Costa Rica, 800 PDT to hear and ask questions of Christiana Figueres and Mário César Martins de Camargo, 2025-26 Rotary International President.
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Upcoming Events
An Evening Volunteering FORaMEAL
April 9, 2025, 5:00 pm to April 9, 2025, 7:15 pm
Join us for a fun evening
of volunteering
FORaMEAL
Wednesday 9th of April 2025
5:00 PM to 7:15 PM
RMIT University Building 16
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Lunch with AK Tareen
April 16, 2025, 12:45 pm to April 16, 2025, 2:00 pm
Senior Trade Consultant
Topic: Championing Trade with India for 2 decades
Wednesday 16th of April 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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Run the Tan for Mental Health
April 27, 2025, 12:00 am
Volunteer, Run/Walk, and Support Mental Health
Sunday 27th of April 2025
12:00 AM to 12:00 AM
The Tan
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Lunch with Mark Allan, University of Melbourne
May 7, 2025, 12:45 pm to May 7, 2025, 2:00 pm
Enterprise Fellow, Urban Analytics
Topic: Intelligent Future Cities
Wednesday 7th of May 2025
12:45 PM to 2:00 PM
No 35, Sofitel on Collins
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Thomas Baker Oration
May 14, 2025, 12:45 pm to May 14, 2025, 2:00 pm
Dr Megan Clark AC
Chancellor, Monash University
Topic 'You, the world of deep technology and how Australia can play its part.'
Wednesday 14th of May 2025
12:45 PM to 2:00 PM
Latrobe Room, Sofitel on Collins
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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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