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Bulletin 3 June 2026
HighlightsThis Week Wednesday 3 June 2026
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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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This Week's Duties - 17 June 26
This week’s duties: John Peberdy, Bob Glindemann, Rosemary Nixon (Reception), Bruce Davidson (Raffle), Richard Dent (MC), Philip Endersbee (Reflection), Bruce Davidson (Photographer).
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One lunch. One extraordinary speaker. Three premium wines. Two outstanding charities.
On Wednesday 3 June, Rotary Melbourne’s World Environment Day Luncheon at the Sofitel on Collins will feature one of Australia’s foremost environmental reformers, Professor Graeme Samuel AC.
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Member News
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Membership Anniversary Jan Moffatt (20).
Happy Birthday Ron Cullen, Ian Ross, Dimitrios Salampasis, Rodney Smith, Arjang Taylor
Club News
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Rotary Melbourne proudly congratulates the 2026 Young Achiever Award recipients -Mahsa Nabizada, Jack Benci, Joel Moffet and Mary Nguyen— who were honoured by Nick Pearce, Co-Founder & former CEO of one of Australia’s leading social enterprises, HoMie at a special ceremony held on Wednesday 20 May 2026 at the Sofitel on Collins. These inspiring young leaders are already making a significant impact in their fields and communities, continuing the strong legacy of the Award.
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by Anthony Battaini
What began with Rotary Melbourne funding a lifesaving ventilator for PNG snakebite victims has grown into an international Rotary effort to deliver a fully equipped rescue ambulance for St John PNG. This inspiring partnership will help save lives in remote communities where every minute counts.
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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.
Last Week's Meeting
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A highlight of the meeting was the presentation of the 2026 Cynthia Edgell Empowerment Opportunity Gift, introduced by Past President Kevin Sheehan. Kevin recalled Cynthia Edgell as a distinguished Rotary Melbourne member of more than 15 years, a certified life coach, mentor and passionate supporter of young women.
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Thank you to Ruth Carlos-Martinez for last week's reflection on Wednesday 27 May 2026.
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Visitors & Guests at Meeting 3 June 26
Club Guests: Peter Shepheard, Graeme Hope, Graeme Samuel, Schools - Loan Pham, Jennifer Lai, Alaska McKee, Lisa Reynders, Josie Dilettoso, Gwyn Van der Kamp, Finn McCallum, Jarren Nola.
Visiting Rotarians: Julie Mulhauser (Balwyn), Patricia Armstrong (Manningham City), Ross McDonald (Eltham), Leonard Levy, Pamela Dittmer (Port Phillip).
Guests of Members: Greg Clayton, Freya Carkeek, Nick Miller (Anthony Austin), Zoy Yerondais, Lia Zaparas (Barbara Yerondais), David Norman, Charles Rendigs (Carol Bond), Janet Wang (Chris Wang), Kerralie Shaw, Xavier Korbel (John Shaw), Megan Vassarotti, Bruce Abernethy, Lucinda Garrido (Peter Dakin), Maggie McDonell, Hamish McDonell, Simone Carson, Daniel Moorfield, Rob Gell, Mattheew Weller, Andrew Mahar, Clive Scott (Reg Smith), Janet Huynh (Yidan Xi).
Other News
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Advance to Zero now operates in 9 Melbourne communities - with more LGAs to be announced soon - and has supported more than 745 people into stable housingso far.
Independent economic modelling commissioned by Launch Housing shows aVictoria-wide roll out of the approach would save $88 million by 2035 across health, justice and homelessness systems.
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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 articles on successful medical cases for May 2026 please click read more below.
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This month's Australian Rotary Health newsletter, written by CEO Yvonne Keane AM, reflects on more than 40 years of Rotarian investment in research, prevention and opportunity — and the quietly profound effect it has had on individuals, families and communities across Australia. From early childhood anxiety programs to rural healthcare pipelines and the next generation of researchers, the letter makes the case that strengthening communities is the real, cumulative legacy of this work. With the end of the financial year approaching, it's a timely reminder of what sustained belief in people can build.
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Upcoming Events
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Evening at Queen Victoria Market
June 10, 2026, 6:30 pm to June 10, 2026, 8:00 pm
Queen Victoria Market 65-159 Victoria Street Melbourne VIC 3000Tour of the market then a friendly dinner at a table reserved by DG Peter Shepheard
Wednesday 10th of June 2026
6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Queen Victoria Market
In person only
Meet at the American Doughnut Kitchen truck at the end of Shed F
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Lunch with our Vice Presidents
June 17, 2026, 12:45 pm to June 17, 2026, 2:00 pm
No 35, Sofitel on Collins 25 Collins Street Melbourne VIC 3000Branko Panich & Carol Bond
Topic: Vice Presidents Reporting Day
Showcasing our Club Projects
Wednesday 17th of June 2026
12:45 PM to 2:00 PM
No 35, Sofitel on Collins
Also Online via Zoom
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June 24, 2026, 12:45 pm to June 24, 2026, 2:00 pm
No 35, Sofitel on Collins 25 Collins Street Melbourne VIC 3000President Philip Cornish & President Elect Dr Carol Bond
Topic: 2026 Presidents Changeover
Wednesday 24th of June 2026
12:45 PM to 2:00 PM
No 35, Sofitel on Collins
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