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Bulletin 29 April 2026
HighlightsThis Week Wednesday 29 April 2026
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April 29, 2026, 12:45 pm to April 29, 2026, 2:00 pm
No 35, Sofitel on Collins 25 Collins Street Melbourne VIC 3000Consultant Economist
Topic: 'An Economist's Local & Global Outlook'
Wednesday 29th of April 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 - 29 April 26
On Duty: Sandra Hills (Reception), Marg Leser (Raffle), Anthony Battaini (MC), Robert Fisher (Reflection), Bruce Davidson (Photos).
Member News
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It is with great sadness that Rotary Melbourne advises the death of our dear friend and colleague, Past President Peter McCall OAM. Peter passed away on Tuesday 21 April 2026.
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Australian startup Little Green Panda, co-founded by our member Manon Beauchamp-Tardieu, secured a partnership with 818 Tequila for its Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival activation after a series of creative videos on TikTok caught the brand’s attention. The Melbourne based sustainable packaging company, known for plastic free packaging made from food waste, turned an unconventional social media strategy into a major business breakthrough, highlighting how younger brands are increasingly building partnerships through direct digital engagement.
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Membership Anniversary Susan Barton (21).
Happy Birthday Peter Addison.
Club News
FORaMEAL Volunteer Food Packing April 2026 - Photo Album
Somewhere far away, there is war and famine. Yet here we are, gathered together at RMIT on Thursday 23 April 26 - and perhaps we can make a small difference. Even a little can mean the world to someone. The next FORaMEAL will be held on Tuesday 29 September 26.
FORaMEAL Volunteer Food Packing April 2026 (19)
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Following last week's article on David Wittner's Rotary Melbourne's 90th Birthday presentation President Philip received a lovely note from Past President Keith McNeil. Click read more to find out what he said.
Rotary Melbourne ticks over another year with our anniversary of first meeting on 21 April 1921.On 23 May 2011 David Wittner delivered a moving Presentation on the 90th Anniversary of Rotary in front of Ms Quentin Bryce AC CVO, then Governor General and other distinguished Rotarians and guests.
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The Kew-North Balwyn group had a day out at the football, enjoying an excellent lunch and watching Melbourne just prevail against Brisbane, much to the delight of Deputy (Group Captain) Peter Dakin!
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RCM’s Golf Special Interest Group was recently relaunched at Burnley Golf Course on a perfect autumn morning. Initiated by John Saunders, the inaugural group included Tony Battaini, David Carruthers and Peter Carmichael. With the course in excellent condition, the group enjoyed a great start and plans to continue with occasional 9 hole social games. Members interested in joining can contact Jo for details of future games.
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A Small Jab, A Safer Future - Kiribati
UNICEF Australia and Rotary are working with Kiribati's Ministry of Health to deliver HPV vaccinations to girls across the remote Pacific island nation, where cervical cancer rates are significantly higher than in Australia. All 15 health facilities on the main island now deliver the vaccine through schools, community outreach, and fixed health sessions - made possible through Rotary's "Give Every Child a Future" program. unicef
A timely read for World Immunisation Week (24–30 April). Full article here.
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Many women who live in poverty are forced to give birth in dirty places without professional medical help. Sometimes well-meaning friends or relatives will cut the umbilical cord with an unclean objects such as a piece of bamboo. Infection during delivery threatens the lives of both mothers and babies. These kits will be distributed to communities in need.
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We are delighted to invite you to a special Rotary Melbourne event featuring one of Australia’s most influential public policy leaders, Professor Graeme Samuel AC.
As many will know, Graeme led the independent review of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act—work that ultimately shaped Australia’s most significant environmental reforms in a generation.
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Last Week's Meeting
Last Week's Meeting 22 April 26 - Photo Album
President Philip Cornish welcomed Members, visitors and guests to the 38th Meeting of Rotary Melbourne for 2025-26 on Wednesday 22 April 2026. In particular, he welcomed Caroline Pilot, to be inducted as a Member at this meeting, and Guest Speaker Don Farrands KC, to speak on the topic Life on the Western Front – a Stretcher Bearer’s Perspective.
Last Week's Meeting 22 April 26 (18)
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by Adrian Nelson
Thank you to Rt Revd the Hon Dr Peter Hollingworth AC OBE for last week's reflection on Wednesday 22 April 26, which was delivered by Robert Fisher.
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Visitors & Guests at Meeting 22 April 26
Club Guests: Don Farrands (Speaker), Caroline Pilot (Inductee), Abiola Akinbiyi.
Visiting Australian Rotarians: Quentin Parker (Kununurra, WA).
Guests of Members: James Panagiotopoulos (Deb Yin Foo).
Other News
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This month the Environmental Sustainability Rotarian Action Group (ESRAG) newsletter ESRAG April 2026 Volume 14 Issue 7 has an article by Chair Michael Terrelonge which opens with a focus on EarthX 2026 in Dallas (19–22 April), where Rotary will be prominently featured through "The RotaryXperience" — a 30,000 sq ft showcase area curated by Steve Bender, with a keynote from 2018–19 RI President Barry Rassin.
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Rotary South Pacific's latest newsletter covers three highlights: the buzz of Convention season, including connections made at the Rotary International Convention in Taipei; a spotlight on the free Specialist Hub, which connects clubs with experts across the zone; and upcoming awards nominations recognising outstanding Rotarian and Rotaractor contributions.Please find all the latest news of Rotary South Pacific here.
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Upcoming Events
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May 6, 2026, 6:00 pm to May 6, 2026, 7:30 pm
Rotary Melbourne Office Level 9, 15 Collins Street Melbourne VIC 3000Topic: Rotary Peace Initiatives
Wednesday 6th of May 2026
6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Rotary Melbourne Office
In person only
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10th Annual Thomas Baker Oration
May 13, 2026, 12:45 pm to May 13, 2026, 2:00 pm
Fitzroy Room, Level 1, Sofitel on Collins 25 Collins Street Melbourne VIC 3000Prof. John Greenwood,
Director Baker Heart & Diabetes Institute
10th Thomas Baker Oration
Topic: 'Mending a 'broken Heart'
BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL
Wednesday 13th of May 2026
12:45 PM to 2:00 PM
Fitzroy Room, Level 1, Sofitel on Collins
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Lunch with 2026 Young Achievers
May 20, 2026, 12:45 pm to May 20, 2026, 2:00 pm
No 35, Sofitel on Collins 25 Collins Street Melbourne VIC 3000Guest Presenter Nick Pearce, Founder HOMIE
Topic: Young Achiever Awards 2026
Wednesday 20th of May 2026
12:45 PM to 2:00 PM
No 35, Sofitel on Collins
Also Online via Zoom
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Environment Lunch with Prof Graeme Samuel AC
June 3, 2026, 12:45 pm to June 3, 2026, 2:00 pm
Fitzroy Room, Level 1, Sofitel on Collins 25 Collins Street Melbourne VIC 3000Topic: Environment Lunch 2026
Wednesday 3rd of June 2026
12:45 PM to 2:00 PM
Fitzroy Room, Level 1, Sofitel on Collins
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