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Bulletin 15 October 2025
HighlightsThis Week Wednesday 15 October 2025
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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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About this week's meeting 22nd October 2025
Join us this week to hear from **Sonia Vignjevic**, a passionate advocate for community inclusion and one of Australia’s most respected leaders in multicultural affairs, migration, and settlement. With over 25 years’ experience in the multicultural sector, Sonia has played a key role in shaping policies and programs that enhance the wellbeing and integration of vulnerable people.
Holding qualifications in psychology, international law, and trauma counselling, and as a former Victorian Multicultural Commissioner and registered migration agent, Sonia brings both professional expertise and deep compassion to her work. She has led and contributed to significant national and global initiatives, building strong partnerships across government, academia, and civil society.
Sonia’s presentation will explore how civic leadership, collaboration, and grassroots action can drive inclusion, belonging, and resilience in our communities. Join us for an engaging and inspiring session with a true champion of multicultural Australia.
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Congratulations to Andrew Mahar AM, recipient of the Rotary Melbourne Vocational Service Award 2025–26. A visionary social entrepreneur, Andrew has dedicated over three decades to advancing digital inclusion, environmental sustainability, and community empowerment across Australia and Timor-Leste. His leadership in founding more than 15 social enterprises and his lifelong commitment to social justice and innovation truly embody Rotary’s ideal of Service Above Self.
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This Week's Duties - 15 October 2025
On Duty: Gerald Ashman (Photos), Karen Gornalle (Reception), Trevor Nink (Raffle), Peter Dakin (Reflection), Rosemary Nixon (MC).
Member News
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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 $7,128 this week. 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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As reported in last week's bulletin Alan Trumble died peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday 1st October 25.
A celebration of life for Alan Trumble will be held on 11-1pm Sunday 19 October. Details from Jo in the Rotary Office.
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Membership Anniversary this week: Austen Burleigh (26), David Prest (49), Tilman Ruff (7)
Happy Birthday this week: Peter Doherty, Karen Gornalle, Jacques Morin.
Club News
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by Stephen Rando
Sunday morning (12 October 25), 60,000 runners filled Melbourne’s streets for the 2025 Nike Melbourne Marathon, and Rotary Melbourne was proud to be part of the action.
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See all our Rotary Melbourne volunteers in action at the 2025 Melbourne Marathon in this photo gallery. Many thanks to photographer Michael Waller for the images.
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Last Evening Meeting
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Our October Monthly Evening, hosted by Phillips Ormonde Fitzpatrick in their "Yin Foo Room" (named after our own Deb Yin Foo), featured guest speaker Steph Say from HoMie Clothing. Steph inspired us with HoMie’s mission - supporting young people affected by homelessness through employment, training, and quality streetwear. Her engaging talk highlighted HoMie’s impact, social enterprise model, and commitment to self-sustainability.
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Visitors & Guests at Meeting 8 October 2025
Guests of the Club Stephanie Say (Speaker).
Guests of Members Graeme Ali, Jessica Ziersch, Andrew Massie (Deb Yin Foo), Mark Allan (Peter Berg).
Other News
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This week is Anti-Poverty Week (October 12–18), a time to reflect on how we can help end poverty in Australia. Rotary Melbourne proudly supports The Smith Family, a national children’s education charity, in their efforts to break the cycle of disadvantage. This year, their focus is on bridging the digital divide, ensuring every child has access to the technology needed for learning. Rotary Melbourne is proud to make a difference supporting their educational programs.
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Connect with Rotary members from around the world as we unite for good in Taipei City, Taiwan, for the Rotary International Convention, 13-17 June 2026.
The convention is a unique opportunity to learn, collaborate, and be inspired in a vibrant city rich in culture, iconic landmarks, and culinary delights.
Read more by clicking below.
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If you are interested in keeping up to date with all that’s been happening with volunteers, donations, welfare agencies & clients, and the many exciting things ahead at RIMERN please click on Read More for Issue 16: August/September 25. This issue advises that TV's iconic 'Neighbours' show provided 2 truck loads of furniture, lamps and kitchenware.
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This month the Environmental Sustainability Rotarian Action Group (ESRAG) newsletter ESRAG October 2025 Volume 10 Issue 4 features an article titled 'Why Food Systems Are at the Heart of ESRAG’s Environmental Mission'. Click on read more below.
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A preliminary study has found several Australian orchid species have suffered a 60 per cent decline in pollen movement and fertilisation since 1925. The biggest drop in pollination started in the 1970s, with researchers suggesting rising temperatures and land clearing may be contributing factors. Click on read more below.
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The 3 eggs were laid in early September 25. On 2 October 25 two eggs hatched with the 3rd hatching a day later.
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Upcoming Events
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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
Also Online via Zoom
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Movie Fundraiser
October 26, 2025, 2:00 pm to October 26, 2025, 5:00 pm
Proceeds to End Polio Now Campaign
Hosted by Rotary District 9800
Sunday 26th of October 2025
2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
The Sun Theatre
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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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