
Bulletin 25 June 2025
Highlights
This Week 18 June 25 No 5083 in the Club's 104th Year
Presidents Changeover Lunch
June 25, 2025, 12:45 pm to June 25, 2025, 2:00 pm President 2024-25 Catherine Baxter, President 2025-26 Philip Cornish Wednesday 25th of June 2025 12:45 PM to 2:00 PM Level 1, Fitzroy Room, Sofitel on Collins
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Next Week's Duties - 25 June 2025
On Duty: Bob Glindemann (MC), Bob Glindemann, Sandra Hills (Reception), Clive Weeks (Raffle), John Peberdy (Photos), Adrian Nelson (Reflection).
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Member News
Paul Harris Fellowship Presented to Deb Yin Foo
The Paul Harris Fellow (PHF) recognition is one of the highest honours Rotary can bestow upon a member or friend of Rotary. It is named after Rotary's founder, Paul Harris, and celebrates those who have made outstanding contributions to the ideals and work of Rotary — whether through generous financial support or through exceptional service.
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Club News
Meet Rotary Melbourne Executive Team 25-26
Monash Medal Nomination Form 2025
The 0808 Committee is seeking nominations for the 2025 Monash Medal.
The Monash Medal is awarded for Leadership, Integrity and Service Values of Sir John Monash and of Rotary to an outstanding Australian who has made a significant contribution to the Australian community and beyond.
Nominations should be submitted on the attached by Monday 30 June 2025
Empowering Minds through Literacy
Discover how a simple act of generosity from Rotary Melbourne and Australian students sparked a transformative education project in Dangan, Philippines - creating a new library, boosting literacy, and empowering young learners. See the impact of Rotary in action.
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Last Meeting
Last Week's Meeting 18 June 25
Master of Ceremonies began the meeting paying respect to the traditional owners of the land on which Rotary Melbourne meets. Past President Adrian Nelson delivered the weekly reflection.
Visitors & Guests at Meeting 18 June 2025ย
Guests of the Club: Deb Yin Foo
Visiting Rotarians: Shinji Higuchi (Osaka), Sara Murdock (Pascoe Vale), Aviv & Jessica Palti (Passport Melbourne), Maria Hicks (Passport Melbourne), Michael Lapina (Wyndham), Alex Lapina (Activate).
Guests of Rotarians: Kat Sayers, May Yin (Bernie McIntosh), Sam Calogero (Peter Rogers).
Reflection Adrian Nelson 18 June 2025
by Adrian Nelson
Thank you to Adrian Nelson for your reflection at last week's meeting Wednesday 18 June 2025.
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Other News
Rotary Down Under - RDU One
Our regional newsletter Rotary Down Under plays a vital role in showcasing Rotary’s impact across Australia, New Zealand and Oceania. Each issue features inspiring community projects, disaster relief, youth programs and global initiatives, highlighting Rotary’s seven areas of focus. This month, RDU launches its new online portal, RDU One - bringing all your Rotary news to your fingertips.
Rotary Learning Centre new mobile app
The Rotary Learning Center has a new mobile app called RotaryLearn that makes it easier for you to take courses on your mobile devices — like the All About Rotary Peace Fellowships course.๐๐ฝ
Download Rotary Learning Center from your app store, open the app, log into My Rotary, and explore the catalog of courses to learn more about Rotary or take professional development courses while on the go.๐กThe app is also available in multiple languages.
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Upcoming Events
Lunch with David Olsson AM
July 30, 2025, 12:45 pm to July 30, 2025, 2:00 pm National President, Australia China Business Council Topic: 'Australia & China: Stabilised but where to from here?' Wednesday 30th of July 2025 12:45 PM to 2:00 PM No 35, Sofitel on Collins Also Online via Zoom
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Young Achiever Awards Lunch
July 23, 2025, 12:45 pm to July 23, 2025, 2:00 pm Prof. The Hon. Margaret Gardner,AC, Governor of Victoria Topic: Young Achievers Wednesday 23rd of July 2025 12:45 PM to 2:00 PM No 35, Sofitel on Collins Also Online via Zoom
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Lunch with Anna Schulze, CSL
September 3, 2025, 12:45 pm to September 3, 2025, 2:00 pm CSL Director of Government Relations & External Affairs Topic: 'Snakes Alive! How Australian antivenoms are saving lives abroad' Wednesday 3rd of September 2025 12:45 PM to 2:00 PM No 35, Sofitel on Collins Also Online via Zoom
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NGV Winter Masterpiece
August 1, 2025, 6:00 pm to August 1, 2025, 8:30 pm including guest speaker French Impressionism from the Museum of Fine Arts Boston Friday 1st of August 2025 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM National Gallery of Victoria
Monash Medal 2025 Luncheon
August 6, 2025, 12:45 pm to August 6, 2025, 2:00 pm Presentation of the 2025 Monash Medal to Dr Robert Webster OAM Topic: Monash Medal 2025 Wednesday 6th of August 2025 12:45 PM to 2:00 PM No 35, Sofitel on Collins Also Online via Zoom
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0808 Battle of Amiens Shrine Service
August 8, 2025, 7:45 am to August 8, 2025, 9:00 am 0808 Battle of Amiens Shrine Service
The Sanctuary - Shrine of Remembrance
Price: $0.00
Join us at the Shrine for a morning service to commemorate the Battle of Amiens, followed by an address from the 2025 Monash Medallist.
An Evening Volunteering FORaMEAL
August 12, 2025, 6:00 pm to August 12, 2025, 7:30 pm Join us for a fun evening of volunteering FORaMEAL with Melbourne Uni Rotaract
Tuesday 12th of August 2025 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM Market Hall, University of Melbourne
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