All Members will have by now received a copy in the mail of the 2020-21 RCM Centenary Edition of the Members Directory. Due to COVID-19 all directories have been posted. Usually most members receive their directories at a weekly lunch at which advertisers are acknowledged. This year we will acknowledge our advertisers here and through our social media. They are listed in your Directory and pictured here.
The End Hepatitis Now project was launched in late 2019. A Rotary Melbourne partnership has been formed with Hepatitis Victoria.
Nina Hunter, in a new role of Communications & Strategy Implementation's leader in "Project Profiling and Promotion", is asking Chairs of Committees to prepare for contact from her requesting members that she is profiling our Rotary Melbourne projects and seeking latest project information, photos and videos for project promotion.
If you missed Sarah Meredith's recent presentation re: Global Citizens you can watch it from here or our Website: hhttps://youtu.be/dl58Nlw9pIA
Absorbing and straightforward presentation and message from Professor Garry Jennings was provided at last week's meeting.
Jim Orchard has been writing to previous years' volunteers regarding the forthcoming 2020 Around the Bay. I am sharing his message with all Members in the hope we enlist the support of even more Rotarians and families this year.
Thank you to our Director, New & Emerging Members, Chanti Bou for inviting interested Members to the new Member Seminar conducted by our Past District Governor 2015/2016 Ms Julie Mason on Saturday, 1 August at 11am - 12noon via Zoom. At time of launching Bulletin, five of our Members have accepted Chanti's invitation.
29 Jul Lunch Meeting: Melanie Eagle, CEO & Martin Forrest, Health Promotion Programs Manager Hepatitis Victoria/LiverWELL™
05 Aug Lunch Meeting: 0808 Monash Medal
12 Aug Evening Meeting: Speaker TBA
19 Aug Lunch Meeting: Dr. Lisa O'Brien, CEO, The Smith Family Foundation
Congratulations to Graeme for his contribution over the past ten years to Rotary Melbourne. See here online with wife Dianne. Thank you Graeme.
What a well-deserved naming of Ari Talantis as a Paul Harris Fellow at last week's meeting. Ari has made such a difference to Rotary Melbourne in a short time. Thank you Ari.
Charter Member, James MacDougall had the Classification of Wire Manufacturer. He established the Australian Nail Company in 1889 and expanded his company to manufacturing barbed wire and was the Army's largest supplier. He merged the company with Rylands Bros in 1921 which was absorbed into BHP in 1925.
Peter's delightful reflection at last week's meeting was delivered from Mecwacare Malvern where Peter and Ann are presently ensconced. We wish you both remain safe Peter.
Wednesday, 22 July 2020: Lunch Meeting
Guest Speaker: Kirsten Sayers, CEO Red R Australia
Topic: ‘Engaging Communities During a Humanitarian Response ‘
Venue: Zoom online meeting only
Registration: NOTE NEW LUNCH REGISTRATION ZOOM CODE
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0qfuCurDIvGtDp0vkfAeD8FQBz3j4LvxsD After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Time: 1-2 pm
Would you like a new skill? We are seeking members to upskill in Zoom which is now an important part of our Rotary lives. If you are interested in learning more about Zoom or wanting to join our Zoom Meeting Team, please contact Jo Mavros or Chris Stilwell.
In June this year, Rotary International and the Rotary Foundation announced our Seventh Area of Focus - Supporting the Environment. Rotary’s Seven Areas of Focus now cover all seventeen United Nation Sustainable Development Goals.
NEXT ROTARY MEETING, Wednesday 15h July 2020 – LUNCH MEETING
Guest Speaker: Prof Garry Jennings AO, Cardiologist, Chief Medical Advisor The Heart Foundation
Topic: ‘Which Swan is That? COVID 19 and the Heart‘
Venue: Zoom online meeting
Registration: https://zoom.us/j/911538359?pwd=Z3NjNytXYVVWSnJDU0NlV2hxc1Rhdz09
Time: 1-2 pm
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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22 Jul: Lunch Meeting - Kirsten Sayers, CEO RedR Australia
29 Jul: Lunch Meeting - Melanie Eagle, CEO & Martin Forrest, Health Promotion Programs Manager Hepatitis Victoria/LiverWELL™
Jim Orchard has provided an update on Bushfire Caravan project: "Caravans are going well - we have funding for 12 and a bit (there are 14 in total), 9 have already gone to folks without housing and we have names for the remaining five. Volunteers have taken 7 vans to either Bairnsdae or Wangaratta but might be a bit more difficult now that we are back in lockdown. Very positive feedback and a good example of lots of different Rotary clubs working together." Thanks Jim.
Malcolm Simpson joined the Rotary Club of Melbourne in 1973. Congratulations and thank you Malcolm.
What an experience for all those who attended the Rotary Centenary Baton Launch which was held online from Melbourne, Sydney, Canberra and London. There was emotion, inspiration, joy with amazing messages, appreciation and outstanding singing. Nearly 900 Rotarians attended with hundreds of personal messages from attendees around the world. Amazing. Reminder: This event would not have happened without our Hugh Bucknall and his team!
Did you know that Sharann Johnson was one of our very first female Members at Rotary Melbourne. Twenty six years ago, Sharann was inducted on 2 February 1994 under the classification Occupational Hygiene. In the early 1990's, there were eighteen women in a total membership of 269.
Guest Speaker: Sarah Meredith, CEO Global Citizen Australia
Topic: ‘Can the world end extreme poverty by 2030? ‘
Venue: Zoom online meeting
Registration: https://zoom.us/j/911538359?pwd=Z3NjNytXYVVWSnJDU0NlV2hxc1Rhdz09
Time: 6-7.30 pm
Join the official launch of the Centenary Rotary Australia with address by our Governor General and Mrs Hurley online at 12 noon – 1 pm AEST Friday, 10 July. Registration: https://www.trybooking.com/book/event?eid=632367&
