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Bulletin 10 September 2025
HighlightsThis Week Wednesday 10 September 25
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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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About this week with Karen & John
Curious about starting a podcast or using it to grow your business? Join us for an engaging evening conversation at the Imperial Hotel with John Downes, host of A Critical Few Actions, and Karen Kim, creator of Music World.
John is an experienced management consultant and started his podcast "A Critical Few Actions" last year launching at number 6 in the Apple Podcast Charts at number 6 Business Entrepreneurship. The effervescent Karen is well known in our Club but also well known in the community as part of her music education business is a podcast promoting "Music World". Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from two dynamic podcasters.
Member News
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Immediate Past President Catherine Baxter presented the David Wittner Mentoring Award to Quin Scalzo, recognising a Rotarian who has excelled as a mentor and advocate for Rotary, and honouring the memory of Past President David Wittner AM.
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Rotary Melbourne proudly recognises former Honorary Member Professor Hugh Taylor AC, who has launched his autobiography Opening Eyes: Preventor of Blindness. He has also received the prestigious 2025 Laureate Recognition Award from the American Academy of Ophthalmology, honouring his global leadership in blindness prevention and Indigenous eye health.
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August Board Rasmussen was born on 8 August 2025 in Denmark – first time grandparents Russell and Narelle Board are chuffed.
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We are saddened by the death of Dr Marie Fels wife of Bob Fels, who died on Sunday 31 August 25, after a brief illness. Marie was a great supporter of Bob and his Rotary activities.
The funeral Mass for Marie Helen Hansen Fels will be offered at The Chapel of the Holy Spirit, Newman College, 887 Swanston Street, Parkville on Thursday 11 September at 1:00pm. The Mass will be webcast live. Click read more for information.
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Membership Anniversary this week: Cas Burr (5), Bob Glindemann (32), Bernie McIntosh (20), Quin Scalzo (24).
Happy Birthday this week: Stephen Rando.
Club News
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September is Rotary International Education & Literacy Month, and our unstoppable Ruth Carlos-Martinez has just pulled off another inspiring mission. She personally collected 18 boxes of books from Brighton Library to be sent to Dangan, Philippines.
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Rotary Melbourne members recently joined District 9800’s Polio Plus Society Afternoon Tea, reaffirming Rotary’s commitment to eradicating polio worldwide and hearing the latest updates on progress, challenges, and upcoming fundraising initiatives.
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by Philip Cornish
President Philip reflected on the remarkable centenary of the Rotary Club of Bendigo at its 100 Year Celebration. He honoured its origins under our charter President W.A. Osborne and Rotary Melbourne’s role in its founding. He highlighted Rotary’s enduring commitment to service, fellowship, and leaving the world a better place—values as vital today as in 1925. Click read more to read his speech.
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Tangly Ton, a Cambodian scholar supported by Rotary Melbourne and President Rotaract Club of Siem Reap, has provided an update on his move to Phnom Penh and working as the training coordinator at the Happy Return Center of Cambodia, which is the Korean government-funded center inside the Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training. He also expressed his warm and sincere gratitude for the trust, love, care and support to make his life goals come true via the support of Rotary Melbourne.
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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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Last Meeting
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Last week’s Rotary Melbourne meeting was full of recognition and inspiration. Awards honoured Mary Barry and Quin Scalzo, tributes marked Bill Pratt’s 100th and the loss of Marie Fels and Genny Knight, and guest speaker Anna Schulze highlighted Rotary’s role in saving lives through the PNG Snakebite Project.
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Visitors & Guests at Meeting 3 September 2025
Guests of the Club Anna Schulze (Speaker).
Visiting Rotarians Michael Lapina (Wyndham).
Guests of Members Sajjad Ahmad (Bernie McIntosh), Brett Lombardi (Cheryl Lacey), Denis Hallissey (Chris Wang).
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by Cheryl Lacey KStJ
Thank you to Cheryl Lacey for your reflection on Wednesday 3 September 2025.
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Other News
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This month, Rotary shines a light on one of our core causes: supporting education and literacy around the world. More than 775 million people worldwide over the age of 15 still cannot read or write. Rotary believes that literacy is not just about reading books – it’s about unlocking opportunity, breaking cycles of poverty, and empowering individuals to build better futures.
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by Stephen Rando
Rotary Melbourne's Stephen Rando is proud to share a milestone moment: the My Room Children’s Cancer Charity Ball raised a record $1.8 million in one night - fueling research, care, and hope in the fight against childhood cancer. Together, they’re moving closer to a 100% cure rate for every child.
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Learning from History and from the Next Generation of Peacebuilders - you are welcome to this seminar that will take place at Bangårdsgatan 13, Uppsala and via a ZOOM-meeting on Sunday September 21 at 11:00-15:00.
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Join Rotary Richmond for their Business Breakfast on Wednesday 15th October at Amora Hotel featuring Jodie Rowlands, IDector of Supply Technology and Innovation at Treasury Wines Estates, as she explores how cutting-edge innovation, including AI, is tranforming the wine industry.
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MITS (Melbourne Indigenous Transition School) has shared their latest newsletter. Edward Tudor, Executive Director noted 'Term 3 - our 'Premiership Term' - is in full swing, and the latest edition of our MITS Family Newsletter captures all the excitement from around MITS. This includes our recent 'MITS Celebration of the Arts' event, showcasing the incredible and varied talents of our students.' Click on read more to read the newsletter.
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For the 25th edition of District 9800 August 25 Networker for 2025-2026, please click on Read More below. In this issue they cover articles from around District 9800.
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Planet Ark reports that South Australia has become the first state in the country to officially phase-out plastic soy sauce fish in addition to other pre-packaged and attached products.
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The Australian Rotary Health August 2025 Newsletter features upcoming events and feature articles. Click read more below to read the newsletter.
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Upcoming Events
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Lunch for International Day of Peace
September 17, 2025, 12:45 pm to September 17, 2025, 2:00 pm
PDG Murray Verso
Topic: Peace Fellowship & Scholars
Wednesday 17th of September 2025
12:45 PM to 2:00 PM
No 35, Sofitel on Collins
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Gon-Bae! Gala
September 18, 2025, 7:00 pm to September 18, 2025, 9:00 pm
Celebrating 75 Years of Korean–Australian Friendship
Thursday 18th of September 2025
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Immigration Museum
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AFL Grand Final Week Lunch with David Parkin
September 24, 2025, 12:45 pm to September 24, 2025, 2:00 pm
AFL Premiership Captain, Coach & Hall of Fame
Topic: A Chat With David
Wednesday 24th of September 2025
12:45 PM to 2:00 PM
No 35, Sofitel on Collins
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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
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Paws for Polio Walk
October 5, 2025, 10:00 am to October 5, 2025, 12:30 pm
All proceeds to End Polio Now
Hosted by Rotary Passport Melbourne
Sunday 5th of October 2025
10:00 AM to 12:30 PM
Elsternwick Park
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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
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Melbourne Cup Lunch with Henry Dwyer
October 29, 2025, 12:45 pm to October 29, 2025, 2:00 pm
International Horse Trainer
Topic: TBA
Wednesday 29th of October 2025
12:45 PM to 2:00 PM
No 35, Sofitel on Collins
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33rd Paul Harris Breakfast
November 18, 2025, 7:30 am to November 18, 2025, 9:00 am
Prof Ross Garnaut AC
Hosted by Rotary Central Melbourne
Tuesday 18th of November 2025
7:30 AM to 9:00 AM
Windsor Hotel
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