The Australian Rotary Health November 2024 Newsletter is available here and features articles on upcoming events and feature articles.
At the Rotary Melbourne Meeting on Wednesday 27 November 24 the guest speaker was Dennis Shore, Trustee, The Rotary Foundation, speaking on Impact of the Rotary Foundation. Click on read more to get the full story and view photo gallery.
Club Guests Dennis Shore (Speaker), Kate Baddily, Andrew Morrice & Getrude Matshe (inductees).
Visiting Rotarians JP Venter & Lizelle Talbot (Belville, South Africa), Murray Verso (Williamstown), Peter Shepheard (Altona), James Allen (Sydney), Ian & Ginny Knight (Werribee).
Visitors Andrew McQueen (Jim Barry), Tim Grieve (Peter Rogers), Boban Tomic (Will Abdo).
My involvement with DIK started sometime after Timor Leste gained its Independence in 2002 when the West Footscray store had started to ship all manner of supplies to Timor, and they sought some assistance in packing containers. That started my long involvement with Donations in Kind of over 20 years and it is impossible to capture in a few paragraphs the multitude of activities and my involvement but more importantly the great service this project delivers.
The Rotary Melbourne Meeting on Wednesday 20 November 24 the guest speaker was Simone Carson AM, co-founder and deputy chair of Second Bite, including the presentation of the Rotary Melbourne Vocational Service Award. Click on read more to get the full story and view photo gallery.
Welcome to our club's four newest members inducted last week: Alberto Balbo, Stephanie Hunt, Anne McCormack and Anne O’Donovan.
Member Anniversaries: Peter Addison (19), Peter Rogers (34).
Member Birthdays this week: Gerald Ashman (TODAY!), David Dunoon, Richard Parker, Luke Belfield, John Peberdy, Peter Rogers.
Karen Kim (MC), Peter Hollingworth (Reflection), Bruce Davidson (Photography), Marg Leser (Raffle), Tony Battaini, Rosemary Nixon (Reception).
Thank you to Robert Fisher for your reflection on Wednesday 20 November 24.
As advised in the previous bulletin Rotary Melbourne Member Max Barr sadly passed away on Thursday 7 November. President Catherine read his club obituary at last week's meeting.
His funeral was on Tuesday 19 November 24. Click here to view live stream.
Club member Les Schulz sadly passed away on Sunday 3 November 24 at the age of 99. This obituary was read out at last week's meeting.
The funeral service to celebrate his life was held at WD Rose Brighton on Tuesday 19 November 24. Click here to view live stream.
Read the official citation for Vocational Service Award winner 2024 Simone Carson AM.
Monday 25 November is the 2024 United Nations International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women which is also the commencement of '16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence'.
Ten representatives of Rotary Melbourne joined members from other D9800 Clubs at the 32nd Paul Harris Foundation breakfast on Tuesday 12 November 24.
Rotary Melbourne members Sue Smith, Anthony Battaini and Will Abdo attended the “Rotary Leadership Institute Course” held on Saturday 23 November at the Djerring Flemington Hub.
Rotary District 9800 Polio Plus Co-ordinator Jane Pennington spoke at our weekly lunch meeting on 20 November 24 to encourage members to join the Polio Plus Society and support Rotary’s mission to eradicate polio worldwide! Members pledge at least US$100 annually to the PolioPlus Fund until polio is eliminated. This is matched 2:1 by the Gates Foundation, so for every US$100 donated, this equates to US$300 which immunises 300 children. Be part of this life-changing initiative and sign up now.
Club Guests: Simone Carson (Speaker), Ian Carson, Anne O’Donovan, Anne McCormack, Stephanie Hunt, Alberto Balbo (Inductees), Glenn Leese, Greg McCluskey, Jane Pennington, Sandro Demaio, Marg Leggatt, Maudie Palmer, Jeffrey Rosenfeld, Catherine Crock, Susan Barton AM.
Visiting Rotarians Karin Momemte (Sweden).
Visitors: Luke Downing (James Donnelly friend), Getrude Matshe (Robert Fisher), Andrew Morrice (Sue Smith).
Tangly Ton, a Cambodian scholar supported by Rotary Melbourne, shares an inspiring update about his recent achievements and experiences. From excelling in his university studies and undertaking a transformative trip to America to actively participating in cultural and community projects, Tangly reflects upon his dedication to learning, leadership, and making a meaningful impact.
Every year, about 4,000 deaths occur from cervical cancer. US Rotary member Isabel Scarinci intends to deliver a knockout blow to the preventable disease. Scarinci is a behavioural psychologist and vice chair of the Global and Rural Health Program in the University of Alabama’s Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. Learn how she hopes to wipe out cervical cancer.
Transforming lives in Samoa, audiologists Philip and Cristy Newall have brought hope to children with hearing impairments. Through 23 visits, they’ve provided life-changing hearing aids, trained local staff, and opened doors to education and employment. Discover how their partnership with Senese Inclusive Education and Rotary Club of Apia is making a lasting impact.
Bob Glindemann (MC), Robert Fisher (Reflection), John Peberdy (Photography), Jan Moffatt (Raffle), Bob Glindemann, Sandra Hills (Reception).
The Rotary Melbourne Evening Conversation on Wednesday 13 November 24 the guest speaker was Bronwyn Shipway, Head of Donor Engagement, Eastern Health Foundation including music and song by musicians, pianist Esteban & singer Daniel. Click on read more to get the full story and view photo gallery.
As advised in last week’s bulleting Rotary Member Max Barr sadly passed away on Thursday 7 November. His funeral is on Tuesday 19 November at 2pm at Le Pine 741 High Street Kew East. Friends and Members are welcome to attend.
It will also be lived streamed. Click here to view live stream.
