ROTARY: 100 YEARS DOWNUNDER Posted by Richard Blakeman, RC Glenferrie. A consortium of clubs comprising the Rotary clubs of Glenferrie, Camberwell, Canterbury and Hawthorn have combined with the City of Boroondara in a project to build an all-abilities playground in the beautiful Yarra Bank Reserve in Hawthorn, to mark 100 Years of Rotary Downunder.
Thank Robert for this inspirational and timely reflection provided to last week's Rotary Melbourne online meeting.
President Kevin inducted our first new Member via Zoom recently. Welcome to Chris Carrodus.
Thanks go to Sandra Hills for this reality check in the days of "pandemicania"!
Speaker: Dr Robert Webster OAM, President RSL Victorian Branch
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Time: 1.00 to 2.00 pm
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Not only are you able to see Ian Ross' R100 socks, but you can see what Ian has been doing “staying at home” in Red Hill. Photo entitled “What one does with his hands staying at home!” Ian's furniture making with his own hands is outstanding and commendable. Keep safe and well Ian till we all meet again.
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For those of you who may not have read the outstanding coverage "The Age" presented in a fantastic article of our Hon Member Professor Peter Doherty AC, you can find it in the newspaper dated Thursday, 30 April.
Our R100 Project End Hepatitis Now, had a boost in the latest "Good Liver" Magazine. It has promoted our working relationship with Hepatitis Victoria. With thanks to Melanie Eagle CEO Hepatitis Victoria and our Peter Clark.
Sg Grant Hocking has written: "Our District 9800 Conference Committee has worked hard to minimise the impact of the cancellation of the conference, and we are extremely grateful to all who have supported and assisted us in this process. However, we have an offer for you."
Manoel Felipe, Rotary Club de Cruzeiro, Brazil and is as President Kevin has described Manoel: "charismatic star of so many Rotary activities". Manoel has created a fantastic initiative where the Brazilian Community in Melbourne, is united in supporting Brazilian students and students from other countries who are experiencing the reality of the coronavirus. Manoel is seen here with VP David Carruthers.
Editor noted this fascinating article found in Sunday's "Age" newspaper for those who wonder what Melbourne may look like post pandemic.
Editor apologises that the direct link to the item in last week's Bulletin re. Edward Tudor's update on Melbourne's Indigenous Transition School was missing. For those who would like the link, here it is: Our students and teachers would like to share this short video, (https://vimeo.com/410502450/e94430ba9e) which they have made with the help of Fancy Films, to show you how they are continuing with their learning."
Our congratulations go to Mev Connell PSM, our newest Honorary Member. Mev is seen here with his grandchildren in 2018.
R100 bamboo socks are not just for hiking, walking, travelling, skiing, laboring! Here they are daintily worn on PP Mary Barry's feet as they join her in isolation Pilates!
Honorary member Alan Finkel – Chief Scientist launched Rapid Research an initiative in conjunction with Australian Academy of Sciences to make better information available on Covid-19. He recommends https://www.science.org.au/covid19/news-and-resources for Corona virus science news updates.
Thanks to PE Marion Macleod for this belated but lovely Reflection from the meeting of 22 April.
Thank you Barbara Yerondais for this thoughtful Reflection at last week's Angus Mitchell Oration.
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
Rotary Club of Canterbury writes: "In the midst of the Covid-19 crisis, there is an opportunity to brighten the days of your family and friends by inspiring them to celebrate World Bee Day on 20 May with a "Waggle Dance Competition".
President Kevin Sheehan has extended to all Members "An Invitation to a Coffee Chit-Chat" this coming Friday, 8 May, 10.30 - 11am via Zoom. President Kevin will be joined by Captain of Groups, PP Phil Endersbee.
NEXT ROTARY MEETING, Wednesday 6th May 2020
Guest Speakers: Prof John Wilson AM, BSc (Hons), MBBS, PhD, FRACP, FCCP, MAICD and Dr Louise Segan
Topic: ‘Lets chat about women in medicine...HARD’
Chairman: Mikaela Stafrace
No excuses this year, for not attending our Rotary International Convention. Mark your calendars for 20-26 June, 2020 for an exciting opportunity to gather online with the family of Rotary for our first Rotary Virtual Online Convention 2020.
Breaking news: the R100 Centenary Baton is now available! PP Linda & DGE Mark Humphries have designed a baton, sourced a manufacturer and created a website and Facebook site to promote the use of the baton. This is a great initiative. You can find out more at https://www.r100baton.com
Mary Barry and I are very pleased to advise Members that the Rotary Melbourne initiative Rotary Safe Families Program has been positively received by DHHS, Office of the Public Advocate, 30 Rotary Clubs Vic and Interstate (so far), with Rotary Clubs already presenting our films at their Zoom meetings. Program has been sent to all DG's, AG's, DGE's. More updates to come.
Rotary Melbourne's anonymous judge of the best photograph provided in the past 3 months of our "Where Are the R100 Socks?" is very pleased to announce the First Prize of a very special "Isolation" Category. Contributions were so overwhelming, judge needed to offer a Runner Up Prize. One more year to go!!! Hope the judge lasts the distance!
