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Bulletin 4 February 2026
HighlightsThis Week Wednesday 4 February 2026
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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: Rewards & Challenges of Growing a Business in Victoria
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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This Week's Duties - 4 February 26
On Duty: Karen Gornalle (Reception), Bruce Davidson (Raffle), Tony Battaini (MC), Robert Fisher (Reflection), Joseph Ebbage (Photos).
Member News
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Membership Anniversary Sarah Gosper (1).
Happy Birthday Bob Burgess, Sarah Gosper, Mamum Haque, John Shaw.
Club News
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As we are all well aware, the past two weeks in Victoria have been devastating, with fires impacting communities across the state.
Many of us are keen to help by providing assistance and donating items. However, it is critical that any support offered aligns with what affected communities can realistically manage and genuinely need. These needs will also change over time.
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The Rotary Club of Melbourne Young Achievers awards recognise and honour annually up to three outstanding young Victorians with an award of $1,500 each. Nominations are now open.
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To provide access to Water and Sanitation to the indigeneous Taubuid-Mangyan fishing communities of Ilin Island, San Jose and Burgos, Sablayan who have nil to water shortages, that result in water borne illnesses.
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Last Week's Meeting
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A warm evening of fellowship at Good Heavens
Around 40 Rotary Melbourne members and guests gathered at the Good Heavens Rooftop Bar on a beautifully warm, balmy Melbourne evening for an informal night of connection and conversation.
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Visitors & Guests at Meeting 28 January 26
Dave Chauhan, Janet Huynh (RC Interact Club), Sebastian Immaraj, Christos Papadimitriou, Caroline Pilot, Dores Schembri, Catherine Watt, Althea Weeratunga, Jessica Ziersch (Deb Yin Foo), Manon Beauchamp-Tardieu (Peter Berg), Jarrod Rubenstein (Philip Cornish), Anthony Hyett (Visitor), Rohan Sachdeva (Visitor), Kristina Schwarze-Kelso (Visitor).
Other News
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For the 7th edition of District 9800 January 26 Networker for 2025-2026, please click on Read More below. In this issue there is an article on Rotary Castlemaine's Harcourt Bushfire Assistance.
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To see what projects Rotary Clubs around the globe are undertaking click on the link below. For example the Rotary Club of Saigon International participated in two global grant projects with District 3740 in Korea that have corrected congenital heart disease for 100 Vietnamese children since 2023.
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Upcoming Events
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Evening Picnic in the Park 2026
February 11, 2026, 5:30 pm to February 11, 2026, 7:00 pm
Bring your Picnic Hamper,
Rug & Chairs and enjoy our Rotary Peace Park
Wednesday 11th of February 2026
5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
Rotary Melbourne Peace Park
Optional FREE Music at the Music Bowl from 7.30
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Lunch with Prof. Jeremy Oats, AM
February 18, 2026, 12:45 pm to February 18, 2026, 2:00 pm
Honorary Professorial Fellow
Topic: Freebirthing: Pros & Cons
Wednesday 18th of February 2026
12:45 PM to 2:00 PM
No 35, Sofitel on Collins
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Lunch with Alberto Balbo
February 25, 2026, 12:45 pm to February 25, 2026, 2:00 pm
Topic: Renewable Energy
Wednesday 25th of February 2026
12:45 PM to 2:00 PM
No 35, Sofitel on Collins
Also Online via Zoom
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Lunch with Prof. Christopher McDevitt
March 4, 2026, 12:45 pm to March 4, 2026, 2:00 pm
Doherty Institute & Melbourne University
Topic: Sepsis - When Infection Turns Deadly
Wednesday 4th of March 2026
12:45 PM to 2:00 PM
No 35, Sofitel on Collins
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Lunch with Walter Lee
March 11, 2026, 12:45 pm to March 11, 2026, 2:00 pm
AFL, General Manger - Strategy
Topic: 'Playing the Long Game'
Wednesday 11th of March 2026
12:45 PM to 2:00 PM
No 35, Sofitel on Collins
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