The Rotary Melbourne 0808 Committee works to honour the legacy of our second Club President, General Sir John Monash, and the achievements of the Australian Corps in World War I.
Each year, the Committee organises Rotary Melbourne’s involvement in the 0808 Ceremony at the Shrine of Remembrance on 8 August and collaborates with the Spirit of Australia Foundation for the Monash Commemorative Service held at the Parliament of Victoria.
As part of these commemorations, our club meeting closest to 8 August features the presentation of the Monash Medal to an eminent Australian who exemplifies leadership and service in the spirit of Sir John Monash.
The Spirit of Australia Foundation, in conjunction with Rotary Melbourne, have organised several events to commemorate the Battle of Amiens and Sir John Monash's leadership. Members are invited to attend any one of the events commemorating and recognising Sir John Monash our 2nd President. Click here to view the events.
The Spirit of Australia Foundation have organised several events to commemorate the Battle of Amiens and Sir John Monash's leadership. Members are invited to attend any one of the events commemorating and recognising Sir John Monash our 2nd President. Click here to view the events during August 23.
Wednesday, 28 April 2021 – Lunch Meeting – Online Only
Topic Monthly Members Lunch including a Centenary Peace Presentation
Time 12.50 for 13.00-14.00
Venue Online via ZOOM only
Registration: https://events.humanitix.com/rc-melbourne-weekly-meeting-28th-april
Topic: A must not miss! Members lunch with a very special Centenary Peace presentation from our friends and colleagues from France. You will be taken on a sojourn to France, via a beautifully curated video from France Australia ICC members, and of RC Amiens, RC Amiens Valle de Somme and RC Amiens 3 Valles. A very special and moving acknowledgement and appreciation of the ANZACS and Sir John Monash (our 2nd President) and to enduring friendship.
If you know someone that has an interest in the ANZACS and General Sir John Monash why not invite them to this free online lunch.
Presentation of the 2025 Monash Medal to Dr Robert Webster OAM
Topic: Monash Medal 2025
Wednesday 6th of August 2025
12:45 PM to 2:00 PM
No 35, Sofitel on Collins
Also Online via Zoom
Event
Artistic Director, Founder of MTO and Chair of our Arts Committee - congratulations to David Kram who conducted two concerts in Amiens and Villers Bretonneux with standing ovations!
Picture: Chair Peter Davis, Michael Bennett, Pres Robert, Tim Fischer AC with Citation and Medal.
This Week Wednesday 10 Aug – Hybrid Lunch Meeting
Guest Speaker Emeritus Professor Peter Darvall AO FTSE FIEAust
Topic 2022 Monash Medal
Venue No35 Sofitel & ZOOM
Time/Venue: 12.30 for 12.50-1400 - Lunch - @ Sofitel No35 and Zoom
Register https://events.humanitix.com/rotary-melbourne-10-aug
Thank you to Stephen Lake for reflection for last week's reflection on Wednesday 9 August 2023.
Guest Speaker The Hon Josh Frydenberg
Topic 2024 Monash Medal Presentation and Address
Date/Time Wednesday 7 August 12.30 for 12.50 – 2.00pm
Venue No35 Restaurant Sofitel Hotel on Collins also Online via Zoom
Price Lunch $62 +BF via Zoom $10
Register https://events.humanitix.com/rotary-melb-7-aug
The meeting on Wednesday 1 March was a Members meeting and we heard about the Piggery Project in PNG, the Bionics Institute and up update on the International Convention in May.
On behalf of the 0808 Committee, all Rotarians are invited: 0808@0800 – Commemorating The 95th Anniversary of the Australian Victory at the Battle of Amiens, 8 Aug 1918 by the Australian Army Corps led by Sir John Monash, Lieutenant-General, Commander. Australian Corps. The photo shows Melbourne Chamber Choir led by David Kram last year.
Guest Speaker Em. Prof. Peter Darvall AO FTSE FIE Aust
Topic Monash Medal 2022
Time 12.30 for 12.50-2.00pm
Venue No35 Sofitel on Collins
Price $53 (2course lunch @ No35)
$10 Zoom only online access
More information & Registration Link
Event
The following article appeared in 'The Australian' on 6 August 24 on the presentation of the Rotary Melbourne 2024 Monash Medal to The Hon Josh Frydenberg.
Thank you to Past President Peter Dakin for last week's reflection on Wednesday 24 April 24.
I have sad news to relay of the peaceful passing of former distinguished member Bill Charlton on Monday evening.
If you attend this week's Rotary Melbourne meeting and presentation of the Monash Medal to the Hon Josh Frydenberg, you will receive a small blue ribbon to pin on your lapel. This reminds us of a custom that originated in 1916.
Richard Elkington the 2023 Monash Medal recipient has provided a copy of an article from the Latrobe Valley Express this week.
Topic 2021 Monash Medal
Speaker Prof the Hon Barry Jones AC
Time 12.50 – 2.00pm
Registration https://events.humanitix.com/rotarymelbmeeting-4-aug
PP Robert ... thank you for the following photos and thoughts after attending Thursday's 0808 Ceremony commemorating the Battle of Amiens. "If you look carefully enough, you will see the Sopwith Pup plane flying towards us."
2017 Monash Medal Award, Prof Geoffrey Blainey, AC
Australia's most significant and popular historian.
Event
This inspirational tribute was delivered by Kevin Sheehan, President Rotary Melbourne on the 28th August 2019.
Congratulations to Peter Davis in being named a Paul Harris Fellow. Peter is admired by our Members for his dedication and "Service Above Self" and received great applause at last week's meeting.
Every year at 11 am on 11 November - the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month - we pause to remember those men and women who have died or suffered in all wars, conflicts and peace operations. This year marked the 75th Anniversary of the end of the Second World War. We were unable to mark this year's Remembrance Day by gathering together at the Shrine but thanks to Peter Davis and Major General Jim Barry, we were taken there at last week's meeting.
