The meeting was opened by MC for the day Karen Kim, with acknowledgement of the traditional owners, and welcoming members and guests.
On 12 March 25 PP Peter Rogers attended an event in Box Hill where he met the Foreign Minister, Penny Wong. Peter was delighted to be able to highlight and explain Rotary Melbourne's life saving collaboration in the PNG Snakebite Partnership with CSL and DFAT.
Congratulations to Grahme Bond on joining the elite ranks of 40 years of membership of Rotary Melbourne. Grahme spoke of his pleasure in service above self during his 40 years and how it continues to be important today.
Member Anniversaries: Richard Parker (18) & Peter Berg (11) - TODAY!, Rosemary Nixon (8).
Member Birthdays this week: Sharann Johnson, Ruth Carlos Matinez, Malcolm Simpson.
Guests of the Club: Tokuro Furuya, Natsuko Miguchi, Melissa Nemoto.
Visiting Rotarians: Patricia Steward (Central - Cayman Islands), Aviv Palti & Maria Hicks (RC Passport Melbourne).
Guests of Members: Brian O’Kelly, Remy Abraham (Getrude Matshe), Roland Jabbour (Will Abdo), Celeste Koravos (Robert Fisher), Gladys Liu (Peter Rogers), Janet Wang (Chris Wang), Darcy Giuliani, Alice Freeman (Karen Kim).
On Duty: John Peberdy, Sandra Hills (Reception), Clive Weeks (Raffle), Bernie McIntosh (MC), John Peberdy (Photographer), Cheryl Lacey (Reflection).
Former Rotary International President Mark Maloney reflects on the role Rotary plays in tackling global environmental challenges, from grassroots initiatives to youth engagement and climate finance. Read on to learn how Rotary is making a difference.
Claire Davison, current President of the Rotary Club of Richmond, has been selected as District Governor for Rotary District 9800 in 2027-2028. A senior academic and a respected leader in higher education, Claire brings a wealth of leadership experience, strategic vision, and a deep passion for service. Her work in higher education and social impact aligns perfectly with Rotary’s mission, ensuring our District continues to thrive.
Thank you to Adrian Nelson for your reflection on Wednesday 19 March 2025.
Tangly Ton, President Rotaract Club of Siem Reap, has provided an update on his studies along with details of recent Rotary projects including his excellent results in his Bachelor's Degree exams.
On 13 March 25 President Catherine, PP Mary Barry, PP Robert Fisher and Will Abdo visited members of the AmCham Australia and Australia Africa Chamber at Intenational Chamber House.
The devastating floods in Queensland and New South Wales have left thousands without homes, food, or basic supplies. SecondBite is responding by delivering emergency food hampers packed with essential, nutritious items to those in urgent need.
The news is that Shinji Higuchi, who is such a wonderful partner of ours from Rotary Osaka, is going to spend several weeks in Melbourne between May and June 25.
President Bill Redfern, on behalf of the Rotary Club of Frankston, I have pleasure in inviting members of Melbourne Rotary to our 75th Anniversary Lunch in the Rotary Room at the Frankston Arts Centre on Saturday, 17th May 2025.
On Duty: Robert Fisher, Rosemary Nixon (Reception), John Saunders (Raffle),Karen Kim (MC),Bruce Davidson (Photographer), Adrian Nelson (Reflection).
This month marks three years since the invasion of Ukraine, and Rotary’s commitment to those affected remains steadfast. From providing advanced surgical equipment for life-threatening injuries to addressing the deep mental wounds of war, Rotary has played a vital role in supporting the injured and displaced. 🇺🇦
Read more about Rotary’s ongoing efforts to help the people of Ukraine.
In Harare, Zimbabwe, a 90-year-old residence has been gifted and transformed into The Friendship Bench Hub, a wellness centre fostering mental health and resilience. Supported by Rotary Melbourne, this inspiring project promotes community connection through innovative therapies and training, offering hope in challenging times.
Member Anniversaries: Sumeer Bhandarkar (4), Grahme Bond (40), Jacques Morin - TODAY! (17).
Member Birthdays this week: Gerry Johnston, Antwan Malouhi, Tilman Ruff, Prabal Soans, Quin Scalzo.
During a recent visit to Manila, Philippines, Rotary Melbourne member Antwan Malouhi visited the Rotary Club of Manila and exchanged banners.
Our immersive augmented exhibition of the Notre Dame de Paris at the Immigration Museum has been moved to Saturday 26th of April 2025 at 2pm. With refreshments and a French-inspired Cathedral choir, mark your diaries and book now for this special event.
Rotary’s commitment to peace was highlighted at the “Healing in a Divided World” conference, held 20-22 February in Istanbul. Convened by Rotary International President Stephanie A. Urchick, the event featured diverse participants discussing the long-term commitment required for peace. Attendees included the first 13 Rotary Peace Fellows from the Otto and Fran Walter Rotary Peace Center at Bahçeşehir University.
Past President Robert Fisher moderated the global Rotary SAFE Families Mega Meeting on Friday 7 March 24.
This month the Environmental Sustainability Rotarian Action Group (ESRAG) newsletter ESRAG March 2025 Volume 9 Issue 9 features an article titled 'Sustainable Living Starts Here: How You Can Make an Impact'. Click on read more below.
Prof Tristan Kennedy, Deputy Vice Chancellor - Indigenous at Monash University was inducted into Rotary Melbourne last week as the newest member of the Monash University Corporate Team.
For around 6 years Rotary Melbourne has been in collaboration with Hepatitis Victoria, now LiverWELL, to utilise the community influence of Rotarians to create greater awareness of viral hepatitis, both Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C.
