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Bulletin 1 October 2025
HighlightsThis Week Wednesday 1 October 2025
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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: Building a Fairer Victoria
Wednesday 1st of October 2025
12:45 PM to 2:00 PM
No 35, Sofitel on Collins
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About This Week's Lunch 1st October
Be inspired, challenged and motivated by a Trailblazer in Social Change - Dr Jennifer Fitzgerald AM, one of Australia’s most dynamic voices in philanthropy, human services and policy reform.
With decades of boardroom and frontline leadership, Jennifer is a purpose-driven changemaker who has shaped national strategy as Chair, CEO and Director, and advised State and Federal governments on disability, public policy and community wellbeing. Her insights into visionary leadership and sector transformation are not to be missed.
Her impact has been recognised with the Order of Australia Medal for exceptional service to the disability sector, a place on the COVID-19 Honour Roll for outstanding crisis leadership, and the title of Telstra Business Woman of the Year (Victoria, 2016) along with the Telstra For Purpose & Social Enterprise Award.
This Week's Duties - 1 October 2025
On Duty: Bill Pickett (Photos), John Peberdy, Marg Leser (Reception), John Saunders (Raffle), Robert Fisher (Reflection), Carol Bond (MC).
Member News
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Membership Anniversary this week: Shiren Anwar (1), Peter Dakin (37), Stanley Ho (1), John Shaw (29), Barbara Yerondais (15).
Happy Birthday this week: Rob Helme, Stephen Mandie.
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by Karen Gornalle
Rotary Melbourne Central 2 group met for lunch on Friday 26 September 25 at celebrity chef Adrian Richardson's restaurant Bouvier Bar.
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Rotary Melbourne's Past President Robert Fisher has been overwhelmed by the response from Rotarians, family and friends to his appeal after reaching $5,340. The campaign remains open and let’s just keep going, remembering that whatever Robert raises will be tripled by the Gates Foundation. Please help support us to End Polio Now by clicking Read More below.
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Club News
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It is ten years since the purchase of the "New" Office by Rotary Melbourne. Peter Rogers, President 2015-16 recalls its story and photos.
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Last Meeting
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At our Annual AFL Grand Final Lunch, David Parkin OAM shared career insights in a lively discussion moderated by Philip Endersbee. Highlights included the annual footy quiz, AFL tipping winners, and other prize winners, including best dressed!
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by Anthony Battaini
Thank you to Tony Battaini for your reflection on Wednesday 24 September 2025.
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Visitors & Guests at Meeting 24 September 2025
Guests of the Club David Parkin (Speaker).
Guests of Members Mark Forytaz, Anastasia Malishev (Stephen Rando), Michael Watts (Mimie Watts), Conor Weeks (Clive Weeks), David Tenenbaum, James Manger (Peter Manger), Mike Gornalle (Karen Gornalle), Susan Francia (Chris Sotiropoulos), Judy Smith (Bruce Livett).
Other News
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MITS (Melbourne Indigenous Transition School) has shared their latest newsletter. Edward Tudor, Executive Director noted 'TMITS students returned home last week for a well-earned Term 3 break, reuniting with their families across the NT and Victoria. Term 3 was packed with highlights, including the vibrant Celebration of the Arts and multiple premiership wins in the Yarra Junior Football League, while our Year 12 students completed their final full term on Wurundjeri Country in Melbourne.' Click on read more to read the newsletter.
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Registrations have been live for a week and we’ve already attracted great interest in our inaugural zone webinar series - Inside the fight: Stories from the frontlines of polio eradication - Saturday 4 October. 10.00am - Brisbane/Sydney/Melbourne.
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A patch of cement was a launchpad for a Rotarian who brought women’s soccer to Palestine. Honey Thaljieh and a handful of young women played on the makeshift pitch more than two decades ago in college in the West Bank. The effort led eventually to a national women’s team that she captained for years. Thaljieh ascended to a job at FIFA, the international soccer governing body, spreading the message that the sport is for everyone. Click Read More below to read how this soccer pioneer found Rotary.
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Australia is taking a major step towards responsible battery recycling today with the launch of the world’s first ‘battery-in-devices shredding’ (BIDS) plant. The new facility, operated by EcoBatt (a subsidiary of the EcoCycle Group), is designed to tackle one of the fastest-growing and most dangerous waste streams in the country: batteries embedded in everyday products.
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Upcoming Events
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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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An Evening with Steph Say
October 8, 2025, 5:45 pm to October 8, 2025, 7:30 pm
CEO HoMie Social Enterprise
Topic: 'How Streetwear is Combatting Youth Homelessness'
Wednesday 8th of October 2025
5:45 PM to 7:30 PM
Phillips Ormonde Fitzpatrick Offices
IN PERSON ONLY
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Vocational Service Award Lunch with Andrew Mahar
October 15, 2025, 12:45 pm to October 15, 2025, 2:00 pm
Topic: Vocational Service Award 2025
Wednesday 15th of October 2025
12:45 PM to 2:00 PM
No 35, Sofitel on Collins
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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: Spotlight on Settlement Services International (SSI)
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: From Ballarat to Buckingham Palace to Longchamp France
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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Lunch with Paule Ignatio, Consul General of France in Melbourne
November 19, 2025, 12:45 pm to November 19, 2025, 2:00 pm
TBA
Topic: Consul-General of France
Wednesday 19th of November 2025
12:45 PM to 2:00 PM
No 35, Sofitel on Collins
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