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Bulletin 9 April 2025
HighlightsThis Week
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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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ARH Mental Health Zoom
April 10, 2025, 6:00 pm to April 10, 2025, 8:00 pm
Australian Rotary Health presents
AFL legend Simon Madden & Panel of Health Experts
Topic: Youth Mental Health Facts & Strategies
Thursday 10th of April 2025
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Online via Zoom
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Member News
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Member Anniversaries: Catherine Baxter (6), Kenza Dairi (1), David Nurse (50), Chris Sotiropoulos (19), Robin Syme (48).
Member Birthdays this week: Catherine Baxter, Peter Hollingworth, Amanda Wendt.
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Past President Adrian Nelson attended Brighton North Rotary’s 40th anniversary celebration last Thursday. With District leaders and fellow Rotarians in attendance, it was a joyful evening of fellowship, music, and reflection. A fitting tribute to four decades of service, celebrating a club that truly exemplifies Rotary’s enduring spirit and values.
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Club News
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CSL invited Rotary Melbourne on a site visit to its new Head Office at 655 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne. This was in recognition of our Club’s support of the PNG Snakebite Partnership.
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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!
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The new annual Rotary Melbourne Music Scholarship supports talented emerging Victorian musicians 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. Applications close 30 April 25 for people under 30 years of age.
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Rotary Melbourne has a long, proud history of supporting the Rotary Peace Fellows program. This is the time of year to do a scan of your networks to identify a young person (25 - 35) who has a history of service above self either in their vocation or non-profit life. Information about the Peace Fellows program is linked here.
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Last Meeting
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Rotarian Richard Dent was MC and opened the meeting with acknowledging the traditional owners of the land on which Rotary Melbourne meets. Barbara Yerondais delivered the weekly reflection and a transcript is included later in this Bulletin.
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by Barbara Yerondais
Thank you to Barbara Yerondais for the reflection on Wednesday 2 April 25.
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Guests of the Club: Jacob Caine (Speaker), Darren Templeton.
Visiting Rotarians: David Fernee (Packenham), Tamer Burjawi (Brighton).
Guests of Members: Mimmie Watts (Will Abdo).
Other News
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April is Rotary International’s Environment Month – and Rotary Melbourne is proud to be leading by example. We tackle environmental issues through innovative projects, smart partnerships, and future-focused planning. Aligned with Rotary’s newest Area of Focus – the Environment and Sustainability – we champion conservation, community action, and climate resilience. Whether it's tree planting, food waste reduction, or youth leadership, we’re committed to creating a cleaner, greener future for all.
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ShelterBox is sending a team to Thailand, and we urgently need your help.
Myanmar and Thailand have been struck by a devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake, causing widespread destruction. Tremors were felt as far as China when the earthquake hit central Myanmar.
The full extent of the damage is still unknown, but early reports show enormous destruction across both Myanmar and Thailand.
This is a huge humanitarian crisis. CLICK ON read more to make a donation.
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The Bionics Institute are recruiting participants to join our clinical trial to investigate examining whether a non-invasive form of brain stimulation, Theta Burst Stimulation(TBS), can improve the cognitive symptoms of mild to moderate Alzheimer’s disease such as memory and thinking difficulties.
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For the 7th edition of District 9800 March 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 Claire Davison District Governor-2027-2028.
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MITS (Melbourne Indigenous Transition School) has shared their latest newsletter. Edward Tudor, Executive Director noted 'As Term 1 draws to a close, we reflect on a terrific start to the school year at MITS. In this edition our Year 7s nominate their Term 1 highlight and we provide an update on our new 283 Church Street classroom space.' Click on read more to read the newsletter.
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ROMAC provides surgical treatment for children in Australia and New Zealand from developing countries from our Pacific Region in the form of Life Giving and/or dignity restoring surgery not accessible to them in their home country.
If you would like to read the latest ROMAC Chairman's Message and articles on successful medical cases for March 2025 please click read more below.
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Upcoming Events
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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
Also Online via Zoom
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Lunch with Ambassador Dr Elias Munshya
April 23, 2025, 12:45 pm to April 23, 2025, 2:00 pm
High Commissioner for the Republic of Zambia
Topic: Unlocking Global Opportunities with Zambia
Wednesday 23rd 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
Also Online via Zoom
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Thomas Baker Oration with Dr Megan Clark AC
May 14, 2025, 12:45 pm to May 14, 2025, 2:00 pm
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 Latrobe Room
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