31 Mar: Lunch Meeting - Dr Magdalena Simonis, President, Australian Federation of Medical Women - @ Sofitel No 35
7 Apr: Lunch Meeting – Angus Mitchell Oration Dr John Skerritt, Deputy Secretary, Health Products Division (NTGA, Office of Drug Control) - in person @ Sofitel 1st floor
14 Apr: Evening Meeting - Karen James, CEO Business for Development - @ online only
21 Apr: Lunch Meeting – 100th Anniversary Lunch - in person @ Sofitel 1st floor
21-22: Apr Peace Symposium - @ online only
28 Apr: Lunch Meeting – @ online only
We have a small but mighty team of Photographers for the in person meetings at the Sofitel. It's not too onerous. If you would like to volunteer every now and then please contact Ian Ross to get on the roster. Ian Ross icross1@bigpond.com
An opinion piece has been written to our members, by our esteemed Rotary member - Peter Washusen.
See attached Flyer: Flyer_for_RCM_2021_Footy_Tipping_Competition.pdf
Our President Marion just took the prize in her green as green outfit for St Patrick's Day. Not sure what Peter Dakin is thinking as he waited to present his reflection.
The ACT Pacific Islands United Council expressed its deep gratitude to Rotary and UNICEF on their partnerships and immunisation programs for the children across the Pacific.
Hot off the press! Jim Orchard has provided the outline for this year's Around the Bay with a difference. This event is aimed at continuing the clubs involvement in the ATB event but with a focus on fellowship. Hopefully as we emerge from 2020, folks will be keen to spend a few hours at a picnic - with some also doing a few circuits of Albert park lake. Photo was taken in 2018 of Robin Reid and Phil Endersbee, both stalwarts of Around the Bay.
Rosie Wheen, CEO of WATERAID was our first speaker - at our first meeting back at the Sofitel - for our first face to face meeting in 12 months.
Note this is an online only meeting
Topic: Monthly Members Lunch
Chairman: David Carruthers
Venue: ZOOM Online
Time: 12.50 for 1.00 – 2.00pm
Bookings: https://events.humanitix.com/rotary-melbourne-weekly-meeting-24th-march
Editor actually met George at the International Women's Day event last week, and was able to introduce him to fellow Rotary Melbourne Members. Welcome George.
The following is the Rotary Story from Sandra Hills. This can also be found on front page of our website: "My Rotary Story" tab.
24 Mar: Lunch Meeting – Members Lunch
31 Mar: Lunch Meeting - Dr Magdalena Simonis, President, Australian Federation of Medical Women
07 Apr: Lunch Meeting – Angus Mitchell Oration Dr John Skerritt, Deputy Secretary, Health Products Division (NTGA, Office of Drug Control) - in person @ Sofitel 1st floor
14 Apr: Evening Meeting - Karen James, CEO Business for Development - @ online
21 Apr Lunch Meeting – 100th Anniversary Lunch - in person @ Sofitel 1st floor
21-22 Apr: Peace Symposium - @online
Wednesday 17 March 2021
Note this is an in-person @ Sofitel meeting only and you must book ahead for catering purposes
Guest Speaker: Rosie Wheen - CEO of WaterAid Australia
Topic: Water, Sanitation & Hygiene
Chairman: Mina Guli
Venue: No 35 Sofitel on Collins
Time: 12.30pm for 12.50 – 14.00
Bookings: https://events.humanitix.com/rc-melbourne-weekly-meeting-17th-march
ALSO St Patricks day wear something green and win a bottle of Baileys from PP Mary Barry
We are excited to say that all our lunch meetings will be in-person. Evening meetings will remain on ZOOM.
So much activity and excitement. Thanks Marion for the update on all the Rotary Melbourne activities.
PP Mary Barry has shared a sobering report from the Good Shepherd on the impacts of COVID-19 on vulnerable Australians. You can read it here: Understanding_impacts_of_COVID_Report_from_Good_Shepherd_2021.pdf
PP Chris Wang, has provided the latest report from UNICEF re. our Give Every Child a Future. Well done Chris for your tireless commitment to vaccinating 100,000 children in the Pacific Islands.
Special acknowledgement and appreciation to Kerry Kornhauser and her team of wonderful volunteers who made this International Women's Day Event for 2021, such a success. If you missed it, here is the video link for Jacinda Ardern's message to "A Bold New World": Jacinda Ardern presentation at A Bold New World
The official R100 Centenary Coin and Stamp Launch was held last week. You can download the Order Forms over page.
Last Call for Aussie Peace Walks - 26 - 28 March. Want to join the Rotary Melbourne Team in Canberra for the Aussie Peace Walk? Please contact Reg Smith or Mark Pinoli for details (aw@rotarymelbourne.org.au)
Register now so you don't miss out
Website: https://peaceleadership.org.au/
Please book now so that you are ensured of a place before we open bookings to other Rotarians.
Date: Wednesday 7th April 2021
Time: 12.40 for 12.50pm start till 2pm prompt
Venue: 1st Floor Dining Rooms, Sofitel Hotel on Collins Melbourne
Cost: $55pp two course lunch, cash bar
Book: https://events.humanitix.com/
Enquiries: Jo Mavros E: office@rotaryclubofmelbourne.
A long trail of communications led Editor to this mystery. Last week's Malvern Group Memorial Lunch at Flinders, David Carruthers read an email from Chris Wang to Bruce Fenwick, Rotary Calgary dated 26 February, 2021.
We need you at Aussie Peace Walks
We are looking for members for "Team Rotary Melbourne" to participate in the Aussie Peace Walks in Canberra on the 26-28 March. This event is being held as part of our Rotary centenary project - Give Every Child a Future. There are a bunch of activities planned including the opening Ceremony at World Peace Bell, the Peace Dinner at the National Museum, the walk on Saturday and/or Sunday (choose how far you would like to walk) and the Closing Ceremony at Albert Hall.
What a terrific start to working with Second Bite at Prahran Market today. PP Robert Fisher led his team: Allan Wang and his wife Angela (photographer), new Member Carolyn Ballagh with Second Bite's Jerry. Incidentally, Editor has never seen the van filled to the roof including the front passenger seat, with food donated by generous stall holders who were rapt to see us back.
17 Mar: Lunch Meeting - Rosie Wheen - CEO of Wateraid Australia
24 Mar: Lunch Meeting – Members Lunch
31 Mar: Lunch Meeting - Dr Magdalena Simonis, President, Australian Federation of Medical Women (AFMW)
07 Apr: Lunch Meeting – Angus Mitchell Oration Dr John Skerritt, Deputy Secretary, Health Products Division (NTGA, Office of Drug Control) - in person at Sofitel 1st floor
14 Apr: Evening Meeting - Karen James, CEO Business for Development - online
21 Apr: Lunch Meeting – 100th Anniversary Lunch - in person at Sofitel 1st floor
21-22 Apr: Peace Symposium - online
