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Bulletin 3 December 2025
HighlightsThis Week Wednesday 3 December 2025
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End of Year Evening Cocktails...
December 3, 2025, 6:00 pm to December 3, 2025, 7:30 pm
Evening Festive Cocktails
Wednesday 3rd of December 2025
6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Rotary Melbourne Headquarters
Also Online via Zoom
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Member News
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Membership Anniversary this week: Anthony Austin (1), Richard Dent (13), David Dunoon (21), Peter Hollingworth (21), Madeliene McManus (10).
Happy Birthday this week: Chris Rodd.
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by Yidan Xi
From Club Partnership to Personal Purpose
Reflection on FORaMEAL with a Personal Journey of Service by Yidan Xi.
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During his recent business trip to Athens, Greece Rotary Melbourne member Dr Dimitrios Salampasis had the great pleasure of attending an event organized by the Rotary Club of Athens (Athinai) featuring a keynote presentation by the Alternate Minister of National Economy and Finance, Mr. Nikos Papathanasis.
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Did you see Rotary Melbourne member Bernie McIntosh on the ABC Gardening Australia program down on his peony farm in the Macendon Ranges on Friday 14 November 25. You can catch up on ABC iview or click on this LINK for more info.
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by Richard Parker
Rotary Melbourne member Richard Parker paticipated last weekend in Head of the Yarra 8.6 K time trial for eight oared crews, attracted 250 crews from all States and even New Zealand. Crews ranged in age from school boys and girls to eighty year old men and women.
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It is with great sadness that Rotary Melbourne advises the passing of our dear friend and colleague, Tony Greenwood AM. Tony passed away on Friday 28 November 2025.
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Club News
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Please also consider making a Tax Deductible donation in support of the 2025 Christmas Appeal.
Donations this year will support the work of HoMie.
HoMie is a Melbourne-based streetwear label and social enterprise. 100% of HoMie’s profits go towards achieving its mission: to support young people affected by homelessness or hardship.
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BIKE RAFFLE IN TIME FOR GIFT GIVING
There are just a little more than a week left to purchase tickets in Rotary Melbourne’s Raffle supporting The Smith Family’s Learning for Life program.🎟 Tickets: $5 each – or a book of 10 for $50 📅 Draw date: Wednesday 10 December 2025, 1:55 pm, Sofitel on Collins
Every ticket purchased brings us closer to giving more young Australians the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive.
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👉 Get tickets here
Last Week's Meeting
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Meeting MC: President Elect Dr Carol Bond
Reflection: Delivered by Past President Robert Fisher – the transcript is available later in this bulletin
President Philip opened the meeting welcoming members and guests.
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by Robert Fisher
Thank you to Robert Fisher for your reflection on Wednesday 26 November 25.
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Visitors & Guests at Meeting 26 November 2025
Guests of the Club Saida Hashi, Nadifo Mohammed, Sadiya Ahmed, Tania Mykyta, Belinda Lawson, Kay McKenzie.
Visiting Rotarians Atty Mildred Martinez Tria (Lubang Island), Santiago Parsons-Aubone & Antonio Parsons (Buenos Aires), Aminda Bell, Ian Bentley, Jane Bentley, Dorothy Gilmour (Hawthorn), Abiola Akinbiyi (Wyndham Harbour).
Guests of Members Julie Hamblin, Wendy Brooks (Jeremy Oats), Alexa Hermoso, Lyn Brillo (Peter Dakin), Amanda Battaini (Tony Battaini), Jessica Ziersch (Deb Yin Foo).
Other News
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The Australian Rotary Health November 2025 Newsletter features an article on the Australian Rotary Health Research Committee. Click read more below to read the newsletter.
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Upcoming Events
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Annual Festive Lunch
December 10, 2025, 12:45 pm to December 10, 2025, 2:00 pm
Our Annual Festive Lunch
With music, fun & a few surprises
Wednesday 10th of December 2025
12:45 PM to 2:00 PM
No 35, Sofitel on Collins
in person only
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Summer Break 2025
December 17, 2025, 12:00 am to January 14, 2026, 12:00 am
Rotarians need a break too!
The Rotary Melbourne Office will close from
Wednesday 17th of December 2025 to Wednesday 14th of January 2026
See you when we return in 2026!
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Volunteering & Lunch at RIMERN Warehouse 2026
January 21, 2026, 11:00 am to January 21, 2026, 2:00 pm
Join us to be Hands On
Volunteer Day
Wednesday 21st of January 2026
11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
RIMERN Warehouse
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Evening Rooftop Conversation...
January 28, 2026, 6:00 pm to January 28, 2026, 7:30 pm
An Evening Rooftop Conversation...
Wednesday 28th of January 2026
6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Good Heavens Rooftop Bar
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Vocational Issues Panel Lunch
February 4, 2026, 12:45 pm to February 4, 2026, 2:00 pm
Vocational Issues Panel
Topic: TBA
Wednesday 4th of February 2026
12:45 PM to 2:00 PM
No 35, Sofitel on Collins
Also Online via Zoom
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