Thank you to Barbara Yerondais for the reflection on Wednesday 30 October 24.
ROMAC provides surgical treatment for children in Australia and New Zealand from developing countries from our Pacific Region in the form of Life Giving and/or dignity restoring surgery not accessible to them in their home country.
If you would like to read the latest ROMAC Chairman's Message and articles on successful medical cases for June 2024 please click on this link
November is Rotary Foundation Month, a shoutout to Rotary International's charitable heart. Creating a better world, one project at a time! From clean water projects in the Philippines to vaccinating kids in the South Pacific, from Peace Bells in Melbourne to building schools in Arnhem Land, and training midwives in Timor Leste to planting trees for the planet. These are just some of Rotary Melbourne's projects across the Rotary Foundation's 7 areas of focus.
The new annual Rotary Melbourne Music Scholarship supports talented emerging Victorian musicians under 30 years of age. who need assistance to further their careers or studies in music. Our mission is to nurture the next generation of musical leaders, ensuring they have the resources and opportunities to thrive.
To make it official, we filmed the draw last week of our 2024 Smith Family Raffle. Watch it here!
A revolutionary stroke treatment could be on the way! Thanks to Australian Rotary Health funding, ARH Scholar Jason Palazzolo and his Monash University team have developed ‘SCE5-scuPA,’ a clot-busting drug showing impressive results in safely dissolving brain clots. With over 100 Australians facing strokes daily, this groundbreaking research could save lives and improve recovery for thousands.
PP Robert Fisher - Robert has racked up 329km since 1 October 24, meeting his target. Wonderful supporters have helped raise $5,121 which will become three times that $15,000+ to go to the Polio Plus campaign thanks to the Gates Foundation .
District 9800 Rotary Walk with Us to end Polio 2024
https://www.rotarywalkwithus.org/s/528/616/e
16 years to the day since former member Mike Flavel selected the Group Study Exchange (GSE) team to Sweden. Mike represented Rotary Melbourne as the GSE team leader and mentor for these wonderful young people in May 2009.
We’re thrilled to announce that Rotary Melbourne will be part of the historic Rotary on the Moon project! In February 2025, as we celebrate Rotary’s birthday, 1,000 Rotary Clubs will unite in spirit on the moon to send a powerful message to the world: Peace on Earth.
The Rotary Melbourne meeting on Wednesday 23 October 24 the guest speakers were Dr. Murray Verso and Shirley Glance OAM President, Post Polio Victoria Inc.
Topic 'End Polio'.
Guest Speaker Tammy Medard, ANZ, Managing Director, Institutional Australia & PNG
Time/Date Wednesday 30 October 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-melb-30-oct
Please don't forget to support the Smith Family Raffle for 2024
Win $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. It will be drawn on Wednesday 30 October at noon in the Office.
Thank you to Past President Peter Dakin for last week's reflection on Wednesday 23 October 24.
For the 3rd edition of District 9800 October 24 Networker for 2024-2025, please click here. In this issue they cover articles from around District 9800. Read about Walk with Us in October 2024 to raise money for the End Polio Campaign, including a picture of Robert & Myra.
Australian almond growers are eyeing new overseas markets as exports boom and their board has appointed celebrity chef Poh as its first global ambassador.
An unexpected Rotary reunion! Rotary Melbourne’s Stephen Rando ran into Past Rotary International President Gordon McInally 
at the Commonwealth Business Forum in Apia, Samoa. 
The CBF brings together leaders to explore trade, economic growth, and sustainability across the Commonwealth.
In February 2025, Rotary Melbourne celebrates Rotary's birthday in an extraordinary way - uniting 1,000 Rotary Clubs on the moon! Together, we will proclaim our shared message: Peace on Earth.
October 24 is World Polio Day, highlighting the ongoing fight against a disease that once paralysed hundreds of thousands of children annually. While most countries have eradicated polio, threats remain in Afghanistan, Pakistan, and parts of Africa. Join Rotary’s mission to secure a polio-free world through vaccination and support.
Thank you to Philip Cornish for your reflection at last week's meeting Wednesday 16 October 2024.
Guest Speakers: PDG Dr Murray Verso & Shirley Glance OAM, President, Post Polio Victoria Inc.
Topic: 'End Polio'
Date/Time Wednesday 23 October 24 @ 12.30 for 12.50 – 2.00pm
Venue No35 Restaurant Sofitel Hotel on Collins also Online via Zoom
Price Lunch $62 +online via Zoom $10
Information and Bookings: https://events.humanitix.com/rotary-melb-23-oct-24
The Rotary Melbourne meeting on Wednesday 16 October 24 the guest speakers were Dr Katie Allen, Prof. Fellow, Murdoch Children's Research Institute & Professor Colin McLeod, Executive Director of the Melbourne Entrepreneurial Centre (MEC)
Topic 'Innovate, Patent, Prosper'
Also HAT DAY
Rotary Club of Kinglake Ranges would like to invite you and your Rotary family to our FIRST LIFT THE LID WALK on 17 November 24, followed by KINGLAKE RANGES SHOW N SHINE - a full day of fun for the whole Family.
Following our promotion in the Rotary Melbourne Bulletin, Peter Berg has been liaising with Colleen D’ Offay at DIK and Soula Drummond at the Good Shepherd on 6 brand new children’s bikes for the Good Shepherd Safe House play area which will be available to collect around 22 October 24.
The Good Shepherd are thrilled to receive them and Colleen has suggested she be sent a Wish List of items for the Safe House needs.
Australian Rotary Health Scholar Harry Demsey is studying a PhD in Biomedicine at the Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health (University of Melbourne), presented at the Rotary Melbourne meeting on Wednesday 16 October 24.
