The second highlight from last week's meeting was obviously Tom Switzer. What a terrific presentation of "behind the scenes" of the US election.
Our weekly Rotary meetings this year in the year of COVID-19, have been terrific as we all know. Who is behind the scenes? Who has stepped up to make our meetings so successful whilst continuing fellowship and friendship, induction of new members, outstanding presenters and the latest news from our Members?
Peter Dakin gave a most appropriate reflection at last week's DOUBLE HEADER meeting. Thank you Peter.
PP Lesley McCarthy (Rotary Flemington Kensington) has published the following article for the Environment Sustainability Action Group Newsletter on the plastics that contaminate our world. Thanks Lesley.
PE Reg Smith has provided the following: "Each year, Rotary Melbourne’s Kindness Partner, the Hush Foundation organises a variety of in-person, Gathering of Kindness events in Melbourne and Regional Victoria to celebrate World Kindness Day. See Flyer: GoK_2020_Flyer.pdf
The Smith Family's Victorian general manager Anton Leschen has written the following article stressing the importance of all children returning to school after this lockdown.
We invite you to join us for a celebration of International Men’s Day 2020, Thursday, 19 November 2020. Are you a fan of Shane Jacobsen? He is one of our presenters. Much mirth will be created. Check out the following link: https://vimeo.com/474046107
If you missed attending last week's Evening meeting, you missed something heart felt and absorbing. David collated seven hours of interviews with wonderful artists and directors on the future of the performing arts, into a memorable, inspirational forty minutes. Thank you to Cathy Rogers, Peter's wife, who has provided the following profile.
Peter Berg has written the following article which coincides with the Colour Your World gardening project now being promoted by the District 9800 Environmental Sustainability Committee for Clubs to consider involvement. Thank you Peter, this is a wonderful contribution to our Bulletin.
Greg Hocking AM, Artistic Director and Conductor Melbourne Opera, was one of the seventeen different musicians, conductors and directors who provided their insight into the demise of the performing arts due to COVID restrictions. You may watch the heartfelt passionate messages here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_ls2Hwh6QU
Wednesday, 21st October – LUNCH MEETING
Meeting Registration: https://www.trybooking.com/BLWVB
Double Header - Guest Speakers
Prof Sharon Lewin AO, ED Doherty Institute 2020-21 Vocational Service Awardee
Tom Switzer, Executive Director, Centre for Independent Studies and ABC National Radio Presenter
Topic: ‘COVID – Here and There’
Venue: Zoom online meeting. Please note the ZOOM link will be provided after registering on Trybooking
Time: 1.00 pm - 2.00 pm
Chairman: Cynthia Edgell & Gerald Ashman
28 Oct Lunch Meeting - Members Cup Day Lunch
04 Nov Lunch Meeting - Sir John Reid Community Service Award Presentation
11 Nov Lunch Meeting - Lord Mayor’s Annual Address
We now call for nominations for candidates for the Board of Directors and other positions for election at the Annual General Meeting scheduled for Wednesday, 18th November 2020.
As part of the R100 Celebrations, Rotary Melbourne has issued a challenge to Rotary Club of Sydney to join us in an inter-club debate via ZOOM. Director of Club Events & Fundraising, Mikaela Stafrace is one of our three debaters for the affirmative. The following details apply:
Topic: 'Reversing Climate Change is Mission Possible'
Date: Thursday 5 November 2020 6.30pm to 8pm.
Adjudicator: The Honourable Judith Troeth AM, former Senator for Victoria
Tickets: https://events.humanitix.com/the-great-rotary-debate-2020-rotary-melbourne
This is a snapshot of who we are, and how hard we work at the myriad projects that land into the dedicated and charismatic Community Welfare Committee for management.
September Newsletter for Bicycle Network, Victoria features the following outstanding article with the Trevor Nink interview.
Rotary Fellowships—Beers Rotarians Enjoy Worldwide Fellowship (BREW). This one is for the beer drinkers…cheers!
Director of Membership, Chanti Bou shared Part 1 of "Membership in the Making" at last week's meeting. Here is the link for the last event, if you missed it: "New & Emerging Leaders" https://youtu.be/TO9IsS6yUj8
Wednesday, 14th October – EVENING MEETING
Meeting Registration: https://www.trybooking.com/BLXFS
Guest Speaker: Dr David Kram AM, Artistic Director of the German-Australian Opera Grant, and Senior Fellow, the University of Melbourne
Topic: ‘The Future of Performing Arts’
Venue: Zoom online meeting. Please note the ZOOM link will be provided after registering on Trybooking
21 Oct Lunch Meeting – DOUBLE HEADER - 2020-21 Vocational Service Award presentation &Tom Switzer, Executive Director, Centre for Independent Studies and ABC National Radio Presenter, Sydney
28 Oct Lunch Meeting - Members Cup Day Lunch
04 Nov Lunch Meeting - Sir John Reid Community Service Award Presentation
11 Nov Lunch Meeting - Lord Mayor’s Annual Address
Professor Sharon Lewin AO, FRACP, PhD, FAHMS is the 2020 Rotary Melbourne Vocational Service Awardee. We look forward to meeting Sharon and awarding her when she presents at our Rotary Lunch Meeting, Wednesday, 21 October.
