Search through our archive for our historic meetings and events, including photos, videos and reviews.
Thank you Ari for your YouTube link for last week's meeting: https://youtu.be/oO2gMTc6I1c Dr Simon Longstaff, Executive Director of the Ethics Centre, discussed the economic and social benefits of ethics to Australia.
Congratulations to our President Nominee for 2022-23 Chris Sotiropoulos. This announcement was made at our 99th Annual General Meeting last week.
Lively, energetic and focussed on bringing our City of Melbourne back to life! Our Lord Mayor Sally Capp motivated us at last week's meeting to be part of Council's plans to restart our Melbourne economy, life and soul. Check out our YouTube link in Meetings/Events/YouTube: https://youtu.be/u-Q1zuZHPi8
Dr Laura Hart, ARH Research Fellow, Senior Research Fellow, Population Mental Health Group University of Melbourne presented outstandingly at last week's Mental Health meeting. Laura's commitment and expertise was key to her address:"Teen Mental Health First Aid". Did you know that Australian Rotary Health was one of the largest non-government funders mental illness research?
Our Chair at last week's meeting online was our highly respected Bob Fels. Bob has provided his insight into Professor Dewar's fascinating presentation. Go online here and watch the presentation: https://youtu.be/F10gfUUpt2U
Seventy nine Members and Guests rediscovered fond memories from Kerry Cue's earthy humour and magnetic charisma at last week's Evening Meeting. Note, we were honoured to have guests from so many different countries: Mfuwe Zambia, Africa; Gummersbach Oberberg Germany; Ibadan Onireke Neighborhood Nigeria; Kampala South, Uganda; South Miami, USA.; Sidcup, UK.
Last week's meeting was excellent and enhanced by the presentations of Hepatitis Victoria's CEO Melanie Eagle and Martin Forest, Health Promotion Programs Manager, Hepatitis Vic. This is the link for the video: https://youtu.be/wcLKVwbUCI0
Last week, we were taken into the world of Global Citizens with Sarah Meredith's outstanding presentation at our online meeting.
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Last week, Mal Walden took our online meeting down memory lane. What a treat. Mal launched the Rotary Safe Families films where he volunteered his time to host and support the films. He is seen here with Editor during the filming at ROAR Digital in February this year. Thank you Mal. Check out last week's wonderful meeting at https://youtu.be/DADUY3kqRHk
Special thanks Peter Jones for your support for Rotary Safe Families and terrific chairing last week.
Our former Member, Nev Power addressed last week’s meeting on the topic of “Damage Control – Economy Reboot”. Peter Dakin chaired the online meeting and President Kevin has provided the summary. 130 Members and guests joined the meeting.
If you missed last week's wonderful presentation by Dr Robert Webster OAM, you can watch this on YouTube or listen via our Podcasts found on Front Page Rotary Melbourne website. Either the YouTube or the Podcast is a terrific if you missed the meeting or need a reminder.
50th Angus Mitchell Oration was presented last week by Professor Hugh Taylor AC. Below is the direct link to this meeting which can also be located on our website on Tab: YouTube and the Podcast is located on Tab: Podcasts. Meeting chaired by PP Peter Rogers.
https://youtu.be/XubJxax0Kd4?list=PLiElUQHXfDmMNb1h7BzAtdebwi32gRWsj
What an action packed Zoom lunch meeting we enjoyed last week. Another example of our "connecting" during this difficult time.
Last week's Zoom Meeting was presented by our PP Phil Endersbee, Captain of Groups updating us on ”The outcome of our Member care initiative” and DGE Philip Archer with the topic “The road ahead…can our Rotary emerge stronger from COVID-19? Yes we can”. This meeting was recorded and can be located on website: Meetings/Events/YouTube.
Last week's Zoom Meeting had more than the 100 participants to enjoy the Zoom Meeting. Hon. Sec. Reg Smith has increased our Zoom Meetings to allow for 500 participants! If you missed out last week, you can view the meeting: https://youtu.be/bubAdAQKFfI
Last week, there were 74 Members including a Rotarian guest from Jamaica: Domenica Pradere who Editor discovered had posted a request to join our meeting via our Rotary Melbourne Facebook page. Replying to her, Jo was advised and voila, it was lovely to have Domenica at our Zoom meeting. This is a positive reinforcement of both our Facebook social media and Zoom!
Another successful FaceBook was held last week. More than 540 people viewed the presentation by Dr Derek Farrell. If you missed it, you can view on Facebook: Rotary Melbourne - Videos. You can also view from front page of our website under Podcasts and You Tube.
Our first live presentation was last week when our Honorary Member, Laureate Professor Peter Doherty AC, Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity, spoke on the Impact of the Covid-19 Virus, why flattening the curve matters and how we can best protect ourselves and the community.
Last week's Chair, Peter Dakin has provided the following summary of Michael's presentation: "Michael provided a most interesting talk on the MCC – ‘ A private Club with a very public purpose ‘.
What a fascinating presentation we received last week when Professor Len Harrison spoke about microbiemes. From birth canal deliveries, caeserean section deliveries, our gut bacteria and relationships with diseases and immunology - microbiemes are a focal point of our health.
Alexia Ridgway, District Rotary Postgraduate Global Scholar absolutely held our attention at last week's meeting. Her presentation was sobering and of extreme importance. Alexia is seen here with our highly respected Bob Fels at question time.
A warm welcome was extended to Caroline Bowditch at last week's meeting. Caroline is Executive Director of Arts Access. She is also an Award winning choreographer, performance artist and acclaimed leader in disability access, inclusion and inclusive practice.
Thank you President Kevin for providing this summary of last week's superb lunch and the outstanding information provided by Manager Daniel Johnson.
Thank you Adrian Kloeden for chairing last week's meeting and your summary. Pic shows President Kevin with Mark.
A terrific lunch meeting last week with The Hon. Gabrielle Williams, Minister for Prevention of Family Violence, Women and Youth seen here with Superintendent Andy Miles, Peace Scholar responding to Family Violence with Victoria Police and Chair PP Mary Barry and President Kevin Sheehan.
