Search through our archive for our historic meetings and events, including photos, videos and reviews.
Our guest speaker on Wednesday 16 February was Rotary Melbourne member, Peter Jones AM. Peter delivered an impressive presentation 'Melbourne's Major Events - Rebounding from COVID'.
The Rise and Rise of ESG: Can Capital Save the Planet? Members who missed the evening meeting on 9 February might like to take a look at this lively and informative meeting delivered by the Evening meetings team.
Check it out via this link: https://youtu.be/B1Ok8zJ-q24
The annual Vocational Panel held on Wednesday 2 February yet again highlighted the rich talents and the diversity of skills of our members.
If you missed the event, you can view it on our YouTube channel by following this link: https://youtu.be/3nVMIYhBtBM
Our final meeting was a delightful end to this challenging year. The 90 members and guest present enjoyed a happy combination featuring inductions of two new member, Sue Smith & Prabal Soans and a memorable reminder of iconic past Rotary Melbourne member, John Mitchell, delivered by past President, Kevin Sheehan.
Last week's member meeting included the Paul Harris presentation to Penny Trumble and a presentation by Andrew Mahar, Entrepreneur & Honorary Consul for Timor Leste speaking on the topic ‘The Importance of Social Enterprises in Developing Economies’
Due to technical issues last weeks meeting was not recorded. However, Andrew Mahar has agreed to record his presentation for Rotary members to view. Stay tuned in the bulletin for the announcement of his presentation.
Last week's member meeting incuded Dale Hoy, District Governor's 'Annual Update'.
If you missed the event, you can view it on our YouTube channel by following this link: https://www.youtube.com/user/RotaryClubMelbourne
Last week's member meeting incuded the 'State of the City' update by Sally Capp, Lord Mayor, City of Melbourne.
If you missed the event, you can view it on our YouTube channel by following this link: https://youtu.be/y4uRPHAZcrE
David Locke is an impressive leader with extensive experience having come to the role of CEO & Chief Ombudsman Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA), after serving as the initial Chair of The Australian Charities and Not for Profit Commission.
To view the recording of the meeting follow this link: https://youtu.be/uxJtRHQNFSg
Last week's member meeting incuded the Sir John Reid Community Service Award to Emily Shepard, Director UsherKids Australia Ltd.
If you missed the event, you can view it on our YouTube channel by following this link: https://youtu.be/Z-h2MenvPFc
Last week's member meeting was Chaired by David Carruthers.
The four-part structure was packed with interesting insights including:
- Profiling an existing member;
- Feedback from two recent inductees;
- Two special themes; and
- Two projects: Make a House a Home and Rotary Safe Families.
If you missed the event, you can view it on our YouTube channel by following this link: https://youtu.be/1mH5z2egLzc
The 2021-22 Rotary Melbourne Vocational Service Award was presented to distinguished Australian public health researcher, Professor John McNeil, AO at last weeks meeting on 20 October 21.
If you missed the event, you can view it on our YouTube channel by following this link: https://youtu.be/9pjfzvETefQ
James Hattam, CEO Tasmanian Land Conservancy held us all spell bound with his presentation Protecting Tasmania’s Private Lands: an overview of the Tasmanian Land Conservancy and further Q&A time afterwards.
If you missed the event, you can view it on our YouTube channel by following this link: https://youtu.be/uSAIVp_aZQM
Our guest speakers last week were Betty Kitchener AM and Prof. Tony Jorm. Betty trained as a teacher and worked in special education before developing a career in psychology, counselling and nursing. Tony is an Emeritus Professor at the University of Melbourne and NHMRC Leadership Fellow.
Here is the link to this meeting https://youtu.be/W-O9HkHAmrM.
Our guest speak last week was Gerard Mansour,Commissioner for Senior Victorians & Rotary Safe Families Ambassador. He commenced his presentation stating that “older people have the right to be treated with respect and dignity, free from exploitation, violence, abuse, age discrimination and ageism”.
Here is the link to this meeting https://youtu.be/1VGW1c2v36k.
Last week's meeting was a member's meeting focusing on The Smith Family and the Around the Bay event.
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Our meeting guest speaker was Stephen Rando, Senior Technology Project Manager with the ANZ, engaging members in a lively discussion on Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies, concepts most of us have heard about but struggle to understand.
Guests enjoyed the marvellous Thomas Baker Oration for 2021, both online and at the Sofitel last week. Professor Margaret Gardner AC pictured. More photographs -
Last week's evening meeting was inspirational and emotional. Our international guest speaker Ray Matsumiya has devoted his professional career to unofficial diplomacy, cross-cultural exchange, and peacebuilding.
We were fascinated in the simply marvellous presentation which raised our awareness in the cutting-edge Parkinson's disease research being undertaken by the two young researchers from the Florey Institute at last week's meeting.
Not sure how a group of visitors and Members found themselves in a "different" zoom lunch meeting, but we did have much mirth and the photo shows the smiles as we entertained each other waiting for the meeting to commence.
Mark Balla, Vice Chair at Water and Sanitation Rotary Action Group, President Rotary Box Hill Central, Philanthropist, TED Speaker, and Author presented to our members at last week's online evening meeting. He is seen here with MC Mikaela Stafrace.
Dr Tania Militec kept us absorbed with her outstanding presentation at last week's meeting. Attached here is the direct link to rewatch or view for the first time: https://youtu.be/TKtHSK8u0XI Thanks to PE Reg Smith and Ari Talantis for downloading the meeting links.
What a breath of fresh air was zoomed to those who attended last week's Evening Meeting. Cassandra Goodman intrigued and challenged us in her presentation: ‘How connection and the practice of self-fidelity can improve individual and community wellbeing’.
Second part of last week's meeting was a truly amazing presentation by Tim Stone, journalist and documentary filmmaker: "Through Samurai Eyes". Tim was introduced by Kazuyoshi Matsunaga, former Consulate-General Japan, Victoria.
Fascinating Art/Artificial Intelligence engineering presentation by Professor Dr Christoph Schommer at last week's evening meeting. If you missed it or would like a reminder: https://youtu.be/ZjMDWMS7MZw
