Current member Les Schulz sadly passed away on Sunday 3 November 24 at the age of 99. The funeral service to celebrate his life will be held at WD Rose Brighton, 139 Marriage Road, Brighton on Tuesday 19 November at 10.00 am. A private cremation will follow.
It will also be lived streamed. Click here to view live stream.
Member Anniversaries: Robert Fisher (18), Karen Kim (2).
Member Birthdays this week: Sap De, Marg Leser, Rosemary Nixon, Arbaaz Tareen.
Club Guests: Bronwyn Shipway (Speaker).
Visitors: Cath Crock, Lucy Mayes (Reg Smith), Sebastian Immaraj, Janice Chia Pei, Penny Sahinis, Helen Zahos.
On 11/11/2024, Prof. Bruce Livett was inducted by Western Australian District Governor Pat Schraven as an Honorary Member of Rotary E-Club of Western Australia (E-WA) with effect from 26 June 2024 in recognition of his service with Rotary Club of Kununurra.
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This updated format allows you to stay connected with all our latest news, events, and updates on the go. Enjoy a seamless reading experience across all devices, keeping you informed and engaged with ease. Welcome to our new bulletin. Hope you enjoy the new look!
In 2024, we celebrate 60 years of our club's Vocational Service Award. Notable Victorians have been recognised across decades for their commitment to their vocation and serving the community, including captains of industry, musicians, health professionals, academics, scientists, chefs and more.
Learn about some of the latest Rotary projects around the world this November from Guatemala to Canada, from Bulgaria to Kenya.
Thank you to Philip Cornish for your reflection at last week's meeting Wednesday 6 November 2024.
Past President Bob Glindemann provide information on Rotary Foundation month and seeking nominations for the next batch of applicants for Rotary World Peace Fellowships.
The Rotary Melbourne meeting on Wednesday 6 November 24 the guest speaker was Dr Peter Larkins, Specialist Sport & Exercise Physician and Author.
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Notice is hereby given that the 103rd Annual General Meeting of The Rotary Club of Melbourne Inc. is to be held during the regular weekly luncheon meeting at No 35 Sofitel, 25 Collins St Melbourne on Wednesday 20 November 2024 at 1.05 p.m.
Members were saddened to hear of the sudden passing on Thursday 7 November of our lunch stalwart member Max Barr, with his daughter present. Funeral details will be advised when known.
On 1 October 24 two eggs hatched with the 3rd hatching a couple of days later. Now the Peregrines are nearly 6 weeks old.
HOLD UNTIL AFTER 28 NOVEMBER AND MORE PICS SEE EMAILS FROM PETER BERG AROUND 8 NOV.
As part of our Inclusive Communities Initiative, Dorothy Gilmour had the privilege of presenting a Workshop for Prevention of Family Violence to the beautiful women at the East African Women's Foundation, Braybrook, with Peter Berg, and Ahmed Tohow, both from Rotary Melbourne.
On this important day, Rotary Melbourne is proud to highlight @ausrotaryhealth ’s life-changing research!
The Smith Family Raffle 2024 was drawn by Past President Mary Barry before the Rotary Melbourne lunch on Wednesday 30 October 24.
The prize was a $2,000 cycling equipment voucher from My Ride Collingwood supporting the Smith Family's Learning for Life Program for families needing support to fund the education of their children.
The Rotary Melbourne meeting on Wednesday 30 October 24 the guest speaker was Tammy Medard, Managing Director of Institutional Australia and PNG for ANZ.
The sad news of the unexpected death of Dr Sianna Panagiotopoulos, was advised at last week's meeting. She was an esteemed Medical Researcher with Austin Health, a former member of the Club who had remained active in the Balwyn Group. Details of a service for Sianna follow.
Longer serving members will be saddened by the news of the passing of Ian Dakin a former member of the club and brother to Past President Peter Dakin. Ian died at Cabrini Hospital on 22 October after a long illness. He was 88.
At this week’s meeting President Catherine on behalf of Past President Chris and his Board made the presentation of the Forth Bridge Award to Richard Parker & MAHAH Team.
Guest Speaker Dr Peter Larkins, Specialist Sport & Exercise Physician, Author
Topic: ‘Exercise is the Key to High Performance in Life’
Time/Date Wednesday 6 November 24 @ 12.30pm-2.00pm
Venue No35 Sofitel Melbourne on Collins also Online via Zoom
Price Lunch $62 via Zoom $10
Information and Bookings: https://events.humanitix.com/rotary-melbourne-6-nov-24
Garden DesignFest will be held on the weekend of 16 & 17 November 2024 and gardens will open 10am to 5pm. To find our more click HERE.
Wednesday 13 November Evening@Carlton
Venue: Skin Health Institute level 1/80 Drummond St, Carlton
Kindness in Healthcare in conversation with Bronwyn Shipway, Head of Donor Engagement, Eastern Health Foundation
Topic: 'Kindness in Healthcare'
Date/Time6.00 -7.30pm Wed 13 Nov 2024
Cost $35 (Beer, Wine and Soft drinks and light finger food)
Information and Bookings: https://events.humanitix.com/rotary-evening-13-nov-kindness.
Rotary members and friends might be interested in attending the Macedon Writers Festival. It has some great speakers including; Bob Brown, Bruce Pascoe (Dark Emu), Geena Chick (Alone), Paul Bangay, Annie Smithers and many more. There are also events for children and an art class so it has something for everyone.
Also there will be several performances of the Ash Wednesday play (about the fires at Mt Macedon) which was sold out when it last was performed in 2022. Shane Jacobson (Kenny) and Pia Miranda (Looking for Alibrandi) are in this. Click HERE for more info.
PP Robert Fisher - Well, October is over and – thanks to you, my wonderful 36 supporters – we have raised $5,327 for the End Polio campaign. With the Gates Foundation’s generous x 2 matching, this becomes $15,981. So from the bottom of my heart, thank you.
District 9800 Rotary Walk with Us to end Polio 2024
https://www.rotarywalkwithus.org/s/528/616/e
