Sue McDonald provided Members with the updated latest news on the Rotary Club of Melbourne Community Foundation which is vital to funding our Club's many projects. This is not to be confused with the Rotary International Foundation. Our Rotary Club of Melbourne Community Foundation funds our Club Projects plus it donates $25,000 annually to the Rotary International Foundation in the US.
Our Club was recently approached by Chris Egger, Secretary of the District’s newest club - Rotary Club of Wyndham Harbour. He asked about a Millenium Bell: "Do know anything about this or where it is at present?"
Thanks Bob Glindemann for news on a highly successful and well-attended Open Day at the Donations in Kind store at West Footscray on Saturday.
Selfie photo shows Manoel Felipe, volunteer yesterday with Rotary Second Biters plus 2 granddaughters happily giving their weekend time to help disadvantaged communities. Not sure about "nameless" consuming 2 bananas from the produce!!! (Not Robert)
Marion Macleod reported last week on the Think Tank Committee. Members heard how this innovative Committee commenced and how its creation leads to inspire and develop new and innovative projects for Rotary Melbourne. Contact Marion if you have any ideas you might have which can be born through Think Tank's assistance.
Special thanks to VP Barbara Yerondais who led our Melbourne Members and Friends on a merry jaunt up and down the lanes of our "Top End" with exceptional and fascinating commentary of some of Melbourne's older establishments and architecture.
Andy Evans is seen here answering the many outstanding questions offered by our Members at last week's meeting. Russell Board was the Chair for the day and has provided the attached summary.
The first Workshop discussing Family Violence, Women and Impact on Children is being held Wednesday, 27 March at 2.30 - 4.15 at Morgan Stanley, 120 Collins St. It is not too late to register for what will be a thought provoking "hands on" workshop.
We welcomed the RI Regional Membership 'guru' Barbara Mifsud who visited last week's luncheon meeting and our Club's Office to share inspirational stories with our Membership Committee.
Photo shows the 1st Meeting of HOC representatives getting themselves organised for the photo and more importantly, commencement of many meetings for the RI Melbourne Convention in 2023. Thank you Hugh for the photo. Bulletin will provide updates regularly!
Thank you to Jim Orchard for this outstanding report on his recent visit to central Australia: Jim_Orchard_Conference_report_3.19.pdf
Vice Presidents Barbara Yerondais and Trevor Nink are chairing a fun and lively Member's Day luncheon meeting for us all. Do you know about our many diverse Club Projects? Have you answers to the questions about Club Projects? Be Prepared!
Past President and member for over 36 years, Gerry Johnston celebrated his Eightieth Birthday at the meeting. Congratulations Gerry!
What does a luxury travel experience and the prevention of childhood diseases in the Pacific Islands have in common? Our Rotary Fundraising Raffle! Please suggest to your friends and family to purchase a ticket using your book of tickets or go online for a simple purchase via: https://rotaryclubofmelbourne.auraffles.com.au/
Delightful photo of smiling Cambodian children as a result of our "Community School & Social Work Program". David Hayes presented this update of Empowering Youth Cambodia at a recent luncheon.
Cur congratulations and best wishes to Jenny Taing who recently married and now returned from a spectacular honeymoon.
Members may be interested in the update on the Melbourne Indigenous Transition School as reported in The Age, 17.3.19. As you know, Edward Tudor, founding Executive Director of MITS was the 2018/19 recipient of RCM’s Vocational Service Award, presented at the Club’s luncheon meeting late last year.
Topic: ‘Towards Australia’s First Offshore Windfarm’
Chair: Russell Board
If you are planning to attend 2019 Rotary Convention in Hamburg, Germany, the Hon Secretary Reg Smith would like to hear from you.
Dale Hoy has been selected as the District Governor for the year 2021 - 2022. Our Congratulations Dale (pictured with wife Maureen)!
Welcome to our new Member, Manuela Rathey seen here with her sponsor, Chanti Bou after being inducted by President Robert at last week's meeting.
Our speaker at lunch last week was Hugh de Kretser, Executive Director of the Human Rights Law Centre.
President Robert has announced that Wednesday, 27 March will be a Member's Day. We encourage everyone to make a special effort to be there - it will be relaxed, entertaining and enjoyable.
We are here in Rotary to help others. Rotary Safe Families is here to help you help others! There was a show of 30 hands of Members promising to register. Where are you please? Just 2 hours in 2 Workshops for you to understand exactly what family violence and elder abuse mean, and what you can do as a Rotarian in response.
