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Bulletin 13 August 2025
HighlightsThis Week Tuesday 12 August 25
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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
NOTE TUESDAY
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Member News
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We take this opportunity to thank Phil Endersbee for your valued service to Rotary. Your dedication and support over the years have made a lasting impact and truly reflect the spirit of “Service Above Self.” Today we celebrate not only your birthday but your outstanding service to the Rotary Club of Melbourne.
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Membership Anniversary this week: Mary Barry (19), Peter Doherty (21), Kevin Sheehan (29).
Happy Birthday this week: Shailesh Dangle, Robert Fisher, Garry Fowler, John Levi.
Club News
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Please keep an eye out for your Rotary Melbourne 25-26 Directory. These were mailed to members yesterday.
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by Anthony Battaini
Rotarians, we need your nominations. Let’s find an outstanding volunteer worthy of the Sir John Reid Community Service Award. We all hear about or come across wonderful volunteers who fly under the radar, who don’t receive due recognition, despite years of dedicated effort.
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by Jim Orchard
Rotary Melbourne has proudly supported The Smith Family’s Learning for Life program for nearly 20 years — and now it’s your chance to be part of something special! Join us for a fun, social, and feel-good morning at the 2025 Melbourne Marathon on Sunday 12 October 25, as we staff a drink station in vibrant Elwood (corner of Point Ormond Rd and Marine Parade).
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STEM Sisters, the Club’s partner in the Future Me comic book series project is running a novel, creative event outside the Town Hall in the afternoon on Friday 15th August. It’s called Soapbox Science 2025.
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Professor Ken Smith, WEHI Director, warmly invites Rotary Melbourne to an evening where science meets art.
Join us for our annual cocktail event to explore 16 striking images from the frontlines of medical research. Meet the passionate scientists behind the work and hear how their research is helping solve today’s biggest health challenges – powered by cutting-edge technology.
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Last Meeting
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Rotary Melbourne proudly awards the 2025 Monash Medal to Dr Robert Webster OAM, honouring his lifetime of leadership, integrity, and service. A Vietnam veteran, educator, and tireless advocate for veterans’ welfare, Dr Webster’s work in health, community, and the RSL reflects the enduring spirit of Sir John Monash.
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At a meeting rich with history and fellowship, Rotary Melbourne proudly awarded the 2025 Monash Medal to Dr Robert Webster OAM, honouring his exceptional leadership, integrity, and service. Surrounded by distinguished guests and past recipients, the occasion celebrated values exemplified by Sir John Monash and alive in today’s community leaders.
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by Robert Fisher
Thank you to Robert Fisher for your reflection on Wednesday 6 August 25.
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Visitors & Guests at Meeting 6 August 2025
Guests of the Club: Robert Webster, Jenni Webster, Peter Shepheard, Michael Meszaros.
Guests of Rotarians: David Horgan (Deb Yin Foo), Heather Lake (Stephen Lake), Brett Lombardi (Cheryl Lacey), Nathan Grills (John Peberdy), Maj. Jim Barry (Stewart Stribling), Myfanwy Trant, Ruth White, Brenton Ward, Janine Shearer, John Vansetten, Gily Lau, John Henry, Jerry Andrews, Kriston Symons, James & Melinda Rosenberg, Michael Bennett, David Polonsky (Visitors).
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Rotary Melbourne members and friends attended the 0808@0800 service at the Shrine on Friday 8 August 25. The service commemorated the 107th Anniversary of the Australian Victory at the Battle of Amiens, 8 August 1918 by the Australian Army Corps led by Sir John Monash, Lieutenant-General, Commander. Australian Corps. Click read more below to see photos and video.
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Other News
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It is with great pleasure that I extend to you and your club an invitation to attend the Charter Night of two vibrant new clubs within our Rotary family — the Rotaract Music Makers and the Rotary Club of Melbourne Manila on Sunday 17 August 2025.
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Donations In Kind (DIK) is currently in urgent need of extra volunteer support to help deliver on several important projects. If you, your members, or friends can spare some time, we’d love to welcome you.
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The inaugural event by Pharmacycle aimed to transform a common but tricky waste stream into something meaningful. On 25 July 2025, blister pack recycling program Pharmacycle launched Australia’s very first National Blister Pack Recycling Day. The aim was to encourage Aussies to bring back their used medicine blister packs for proper recycling while helping their community in the process.
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This month the Environmental Sustainability Rotarian Action Group (ESRAG) newsletter ESRAG August 2025 Volume 10 Issue 2 features an article titled 'Closing the Loop: Rotary's Role in the Circular Economy Revolution'. Click on read more below.
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Upcoming Events
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Lunch with Duncan Harris
August 20, 2025, 12:45 pm to August 20, 2025, 2:00 pm
President, Australia Africa Chamber of Commerce
Topic: 'Chambers: Bridging Global Opportunities'
Wednesday 20th of August 2025
12:45 PM to 2:00 PM
No 35, Sofitel on Collins
Also Online via Zoom
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Lunch with District Governor Peter Shepheard
August 27, 2025, 12:45 pm to August 27, 2025, 2:00 pm
District Governor
Rotary District 9800
Topic: 'Uniting for Good, the Power of Collaboration'
Wednesday 27th of August 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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An Evening with Karen Kim & John Downes
September 10, 2025, 6:00 pm to September 10, 2025, 7:30 pm
Business Owners, Podcasters
Topic: Podcasting for Business
Wednesday 10th of September 2025
6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Imperial Hotel
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Lunch with Dr Jenny Fitzgerald AM, St Vincent de Paul Victoria
October 1, 2025, 12:45 pm to October 1, 2025, 2:00 pm
Group CEO
Topic: TBA
Wednesday 1st of October 2025
12:45 PM to 2:00 PM
No 35, Sofitel on Collins
Also Online via Zoom
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Lunch with Sonia Vignjevic, Settlement Services International
October 22, 2025, 12:45 pm to October 22, 2025, 2:00 pm
GM & State Director
Topic: TBA
Wednesday 22nd of October 2025
12:45 PM to 2:00 PM
No 35, Sofitel on Collins
Also Online via Zoom
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