The Rotary Club of North Melbourne extend an invitation to all Batman Cluster Rotarians to their main annual event being the Phonse Tobin Volunteer Awards Dinner.
Editor has included this week, the Citation written for RCM's Ruth Carlos Martinez on being awarded the inaugural Zone 8 "Humanitarian of the Year Award". Congratulations Ruth.
Rob Helme has provided us with news from Victoria Police Inspector Andy Miles, who has replaced our Charlie Allen in District 9800 selection of Victoria Police candidates for the peace and conflict resolution program at the Rotary Peace Centre at Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok.
All Members, family and friends are invited to attend this special Centenary Commemoration function as outlined in the Flyer on Sunday, 11 November at Scotch College Memorial Hall. Please extend this invitation and program family and friends. 11_Nov_Centenary_Event_Flyer_Scotch_College.pdf
The ‘RCM Think Tank’, not to be confused with our Horizons Committee, has been created to provide an open forum for Members to explore ideas for projects.
Topic: "The Free Market Legacy of the Turnbull Government"
Chairperson: Jaques Morin
As of today, Monday 17 September, when you are hopefully animatedly reading this Bulletin, there are a mere 20 sleeps till 2018's Around the Bay! Have you pledged your support for being a sponsor for our Team Rotary Riders? Sign-up forms on lunch tables or speak with Jo in the Office. The riders above thank you in advance for your support as they prepare themselves for the Finishing Line!
A video film "We are Here for You, because We are You" has been produced by Victoria Police employees who have established relationships with multicultural communities by developing innovative strategies via the Rotary Victoria Police Mentoring Program.
Thank you Peter for providing an insight into RCM's beautiful Rotary Park. If you are interested and might be able to provide some support to this Committee, please contact Peter Bailey.
There were too many Malvern Group attendees to fit us all in one photo! Thank you to Reg and Sue who last week, hosted a fantastic highly topical discussion with lovely supper. It was great to see John Reynolds, a staunch Malvern Group participant. Missing from photo is Gladys Liu, Allan Wang, Reg, Barnaby and Editor.
A special acknowledgement to Maryla Juchnowski (R) who was special guest of her Mentee, Snr Sgt Marilynn Ross (L) at Victoria's Multi-Cultural Awards for Excellence for 2018 held at Government House. Marilynn was recognised for her work with the Indian community and cited Maryla for her role as "Mentor, Assist Initiative, Concepts & Questions". Fantastic work Maryla as Mentor in 2016/17 Program!
The inaugural Rotary International Zone 8 "Humanitarian of the Year Award" has been announced and we are thrilled to announce that Rotary Club of Melbourne's Ruth Carlos Martinez is this year's Awardee nominated for her tireless work in the Philippines on a multiple of Water and Sanitation Projects. DG Bronwyn Stephens (L) and PDG Julie Mason (R).
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Thanks to Brian Horwood who answered my invitation to provide Members with the latest on our International Programs.
Last week's luncheon meeting was another one of those outstanding meetings which this time, heard from Edward Tudor when he humbly accepted the RCM 2018 Vocational Service Award. His oration may be heard via Website Podcast - "Meetings/Events" - Podcasts. He is seen here with Vocation Committee's Reg Smith and President Robert.
Hugh Bucknall was "over the moon" when he was advised last week that all the work he and his Team had done to be shortlisted for the RI Convention 2023, has paid off.
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All Members, please note this Club Event Thursday, 25 October 2018. You and your guests are invited to an Exhibition created via our RCM Arts Committee and Arts Access Victoria (AAV).
Last week's speaker, Russell Zimmerman, Executive Director of the Australian Retailers Association is seen here with the Chair for the day: Mandi Wendt. Russell presented a lively synopsis of where Australia stands in the world of retail. You can hear Russell's entire report on our Website - Meetings/Events - Podcasts.
Janine is Impact Architecture Program Director for IPP Consulting Pty Ltd - Innovation. Congratulations Janine!
Congratulations to two of our Members who have been named Finalists in the Australian Financial Review's 100 Women of Influence for 2018. This Award is to celebrate female trailblazers across the country, from many walks of life. The 100 Women of Influence span business leaders and social activists creating change across a range of industry, innovation and local communities. For list of Women Influencers:
https://www.afr.com/brand/100women/100-woi-announcement-20180829-h14ogg
Jenny is Product Manager, Head of Implementation, Board Director of Vanguard Investments Australia & Western Bulldogs Community Foundation Board and Management. Congratulations Jenny!
2018 Rotary Club of Melbourne Vocational Service Award
Awardee: Edward Tudor, Executive Director, Melbourne Indigenous Transition School
Topic: “The Melbourne Indigenous Transition School - Innovation and the story so far”
Chairman: Reg Smith
The Southbank Rotary Club has issued an invitation to members of Rotary Club of Melbourne to attend their Oktoberfest Celebrations.
If you would like to meet fellow Rotarians and guests, be informed and included in discussion in an informal gathering of like-minded people, then RCM's Evening Meeting is ideal. The Club’s September evening meeting, on Thursday, 13 September will be co-hosted with Leadership Victoria. We meet at the historic Old Treasury Building and will be hearing from Forensic Mental Health Nurse and Addiction Specialist - Keith Bhebhe on ‘Mental Health & the Justice System’. To book https://goo.gl/rUZoJz
We are currently seeking sponsors for the Team Rotary Riders. Signup forms are available at lunch meetings or pledge your support direct to Jo in the Rotary Office. Sponsorships are tax deductible. Thank you in advance for your support to the Project and the Team Rotary riders.
MELBOURNE has been officially shortlisted for 2023 RI Convention!
It has taken several years of hard work. But now the RI President and Executive have acknowledged our outstanding Bid to host the 2023 Rotary International Convention. Melbourne has been selected as a finalist. The RI Board will make their final selection at their January 2019 meeting. Shortlisted_News_Release_with_RCM_footer.pdf
