We are delighted that the 30th Governor of Victoria, Her Excellency Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, has accepted Honorary Membership of the Rotary Club of Melbourne.
Australian scientists are getting closer to detecting bushfires more quickly, thanks to artificial intelligence-equipped cube satellites.
Thank you to Ruth Carlos Marinez for last week's reflection.
This year's Environment Lunch includes a unique fundraiser raffle. Prizes on offer include accommodation at the RACV City Club and a selection of exclusively biodynamic & organic wines from France and the Barossa Valley. Tickets will be available at the lunch, however if you are not attending you can contact Reg Smith to take part.
The following link is from a recent City of Melbourne Whats On website advising of details of the transformation of the north bank of the Yarra River.
https://whatson.melbourne.vic.gov.au/things-to-do/greenline-project-hub?
The Rotary Melbourne meeting on Wednesday 14 July 24 the guest speaker was Michael Wasley, CEO Very Special Kids, speaking on the topic ‘Decades of Impact: The Transformative Journey with Very Special Kids'.
A recent article on the High Line blog is in recognition of Arbor Day and our shared appreciation for trees—there are 1,340 of them on the High Line (!)—we sat down with Bill Logan, renowned arborist and author, and Luka McLean, High Line horticulturist and member of our brand-new tree maintenance team, to talk about the unique joys, challenges, and impact of taking care of trees in the city.
The Rotary Melbourne Evening Conversation on Wednesday 10 July 24 was an Interclub Visit on zoom with Rotary Passport Club of Melbourne. Twelve Rotary Melbourne members tuned into the Rotary Passport changeover zoom meeting on Wednesday 10 July 24, which attracted a total of 47 participants.
Launch Housing 'Eyes Open Ride: Stories from the Streets' is a unique scooter tour of the Melbourne CBD which will reveal more about the experience of being homeless in Melbourne on Sat 27 July and Sun 28 July 24.
BOOKINGS NOW OPEN: Rotary Melbourne is organising a lecture and visit to the NGV 2024 Melbourne Winter Masterpieces - The Pharaohs on Friday 9 August 2024. The NGV has partnered with the British Museum to present Pharaoh, a landmark exhibition that celebrates three thousand years of ancient Egyptian art and culture.
In a recent study, scientists have found that harmful gases responsible for depleting the ozone layer were declining ahead of schedule.
In Victoria in the year ending March 2024, family violence reported to police had increased by 3% on the year to March 2023, with almost 96,000 incidents recorded.
Guest Speaker 2024 Monash Medal recipient The Honourable Josh Frydenberg
Topic 2024 Monash Medal Presentation and Address
Date/Time Wednesday 7 August 24 12.30 for 12.50 – 2.00pm
Venue No35 Restaurant Sofitel Hotel on Collins also Online via Zoom
Price Lunch $60 via Zoom $10
Register https://events.humanitix.com/rotary-melb-7-aug
Key players in Victoria’s construction industry are making a difference to the lives of vulnerable young people by raising funds and completing the building and renovation of the first Australian safe home in Melbourne’s south-east that was officially opened by the Mayor, City of Stonnington, Cr Joe Gianfriddo and Lighthouse’s CEO and key stakeholders on Wednesday 10 July 24.
For the 11th edition of District 9800 July 24 Networker for 2023-2024, please click here. In this issue they cover articles from around District 9800, including the District 9800 changeover including awards to Rotary Melbourne President Catherine Baxter, Bob Fels and Chris Wang.
The Alumni Association of Rotary Peace Fellows in the Southeast Asian region is a very active bunch of early and mid-career professionals who are keen to engage with the Rotary Clubs in the Melbourne region and District 9800. Dr Carol Bond, Director - International Service - is also a Peace Fellow alumna and active with this group.
Secretary General of Rotary international, John Hewko’s, is a compelling address at the 2024 Singapore RI Convention is a must-see for us all. John made a compelling case for change in Rotary powerfully illustrating technological and social developments in his address. Click here to view It runs for 15 minutes.
This year’s 3rd Annual Environment & Sustainability luncheon will feature an oration address from Christine Holgate, CEO of Team Global Express. We will have a change of scenery – the event will be at the RACV Club Level 17 Ballroom on Wednesday 24 July 2024, at 12:30pm.
BOOK HERE Bookings close this Thursday 18 July 24.
Next Meeting: Wednesday 17 July 24
Guest Speaker:Michael Wasley, CEO Very Special Kids
Title 'Decades of Impact: The Transformative Journey with Very Special Kids'
Venue/Time 12.30 for 12.50 - 2.00pm @ No35 Sofitel on Collins also Online via Zoom
Bookings & Information: https://events.humanitix.com/rotary-melb-lunch-17-jul
Rotary Melbourne an Evening of rewarding volunteer effort, creating food packs FORaMEAL together with Rotaract Uni Melbourne on Wed 14 August 2024, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm at University of Melbourne.
Thank you to Past President Peter Dakin for last week's reflection on Wednesday 3 July 24.
This year’s 3rd Annual Environment & Sustainability luncheon will feature an oration address from Christine Holgate, CEO of Team Global Express. We will have a change of scenery – the event will be at the RACV Club Level 17 Ballroom on Wednesday 24 July 2024, at 12:30pm.
BOOK HERE Bookings close 18 July 24.
Are you attending the Environment Lunch on 24 July 24????? If so can you assist with Reception, Guest Assistance and Set up???? If so please let Jo Mavros know.
Mathew Karakoulakis, a member of Rotary Melbourne, was an expert interviewed on the programme "Corrupting Blak Business" on the NIT TV 30 minute Living Black show last week.
