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Bulletin 6 May 2026
HighlightsThis Week Wednesday 6 May 2026
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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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Member News
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Caroline was inducted on the 22nd of April 2026. Welcome, Caroline.
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Membership Anniversary Matthew Karakoulakis (11), Yidan Xi (6) - TODAY! Trevor Hill (19).
Happy Birthday Peter Habersberger, Sam McLarty, Jenny Taing.
Club News
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A wonderful Central 2 social evening at Tazio on Flinders Lane, with engaging conversations, great food, and a relaxed, social atmosphere. Thanks to Karen Gornalle for organising.
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Rotary Arts Committee Chair Maestro David Kram and singers Molly Ryan, Michelle Cook and James Egglestone captivated 100 guests at the 24th annual MTO-GAOG Dinner, held on Saturday, 2nd of May.
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A Real-World Example: “The Urgent Payment” Scam:
A Rotary member receives an email that appears to come from a colleague, asking for urgent payment of an invoice before a deadline. The tone is familiar, the signature looks correct, and the request feels time-sensitive.
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Rotary Melbourne member Rob McGuirk, Chair EndTrachoma is a Rotary Districts of Australia Project has provided a write up on this exciting project.
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Image credit: Minum Barreng: Indigenous Eye Health Unit, The University of Melbourne, 2016. The photo is of a community mural in Warburton, Western Australia, featuring Clean Faces, Strong Eyes and Milpa the goanna, painted by Adnate in collaboration with community.
Australia is now the 30th country to eliminate trachoma as a public health problem, validated by the World Health Organization. For Rotary Melbourne, this milestone reflects one of our leading projects over the past decade alongside the National Rotary Trachoma initiative EndTrachoma.
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Across rural Cambodia, Rotary clubs and community partners are delivering lasting change by combining clean water, safe housing and human connection to transform lives one village at a time.
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On Wednesday May 13th 26 we will once again be celebrating the life of our esteemed 8th President, Thomas Baker, in the 10th year at the Oration in his name. Each year we seek an orator that embodies leadership in medicine, science, technology, entrepreneurial or philanthropy. This year we are honoured by Professor John Greenwood, Director of Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute, as our orator in the centenary year of the Institute's formation. Thomas Baker was instrumental in establishing the organisation which has become the Baker HDI.
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A Rotary collaboration supporting displaced Karen State students
A chance conversation sparked a powerful Rotary partnership bringing dignity, education and opportunity to displaced Karen State communities through locally led, sustainable action.
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Have you ever thought about the great network that you could advertise your company to. Rotary Melbourne is currently seeking advertisers for the next edition of the members Directory 2026-27. The cost to advertise is $900 for colour and $450 for B&W full page advert. Contact Jo at the office if you are interested.
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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
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President Philip welcomed members and guests, highlighting Guest Speaker Alan Oster who would later be introduced by Vice President Branko Panich, and Visiting International Rotarians: Chris Gasteier (D6600, Northwest Ohio, USA) ,Dores Schembri (Kensington & Chelsea UK).
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Thank you to Robert Fisher for last week's reflection on Wednesday 29 April 26.
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Visitors & Guests at Meeting 29 April 26
Club Guests: Alan Oster (Speaker).
Visiting Australian Rotarians: Quentin Parker (Kununurra, WA), Robyn Angus, Mary Wait (Ivanhoe), Aviv Palti, Jennie Franklin, Maria Hicks (Passport Melbourne), Vipin Bhatia, Aravind Rengarajan (Ailesh Dupate), Aron Perenyi (Carlton).
Guests of Members: Jessica Ziersch (Joseph Ebbage).
Other News
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ROMAC provides surgical treatment for children in Australia and New Zealand from developing countries from our Pacific Region in the form of Life Giving and/or dignity restoring surgery not accessible to them in their home country.
If you would like to read the latest ROMAC Chairman's Message and articles on successful medical cases for April 2026 please click read more below.
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Upcoming Events
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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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