Adrian Nelson was awarded the Paul Harris Fellow at the meeting on Wednesday 19 June 24. Congratulations Adrian.
The Rotary Melbourne meeting on Wednesday 19 June 24 was the Vice Presidents' reporting day.
Wednesday 26 June 2024 – Presidents Chanegover Lunch - Partner Day
Speakers: President Chris Sotiropoulos & President Elect Catherine Baxter
Time: 12.45 -1400 @ Latrobe Dining Room, Sofitel Melbourne
Registration: https://events.humanitix.com/rotary-melb-26-jun
Note: BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL
Melbourne Rotarians, we need you to think about your networks and encourage nominations for the Sir John Reid award. You must know some volunteer who hasn't been acknowledged despite lots of great efforts.
Rotary Melbourne members and guests may be interested to read the latest Zone 8 Rotary on the Move May 24 edition HERE. There is an interesting article on 'Global Grants are the powerhouse of The Rotary Foundation'.
Reg Smith has provided an article on the Chartering of Rotaract Club of Uni Melbourne Student Union on Sunday 23 June 24.
At our club’s historic 5000th Club Meeting on 30th August, at our Thomas Baker Oration with Past Prime Minister John Howard, Rotary Melbourne launched our 5000 Acts of Kindness project. How are we tracking?
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, was held on Saturday 15 June 24. The City of Melbourne has recently established 'How a crafty tiny home can help reduce elder abuse'. To find out more click HERE.
It has been a long tradition of Rotary Melbourne that the outgoing President introduces the incoming Rotary Melbourne President, and reviews their year in the company of Past Presidents and partners. On Sunday 16 June 24, out-going President (Chris Sotiropoulos) outlined the achievements of Rotary Melbourne in 2023-24. Incoming President (Catherine Baxter) outlined her plans for the coming year. Here they are at Kingston Heath Golf Club yesterday having a jolly good time. It was a very chilly day but that didn’t dampen the convivial chatter in the room.
Members will be interested to learn that former RCM member and stalwart of the Rotary Safe Families project, Dorothy Gilmour, has been appointed President of Rotary Hawthorn for the coming year.
We are so excited to announce that the University of Melbourne Rotaract Club is OFFICIALLY being chartered on Sunday 23 June 2024 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM. Rotary Melbourne members are invited to attend this auspicious event.
At a waste depot in Shoalhaven, 200 kilometres south of Sydney, old mattresses, fabric and dirty glass left over from household recycling are being transformed into something completely different: Green Ceramics, a versatile commercial product.
On Saturday 15 June 24 Mary Barry and PP Robert Fisher attended an afternoon tea in Camberwell for Polio Plus Society members. There were around 50 present to hear PDG Murray Verso provide an encouraging update on the world status of polio. He will be addressing Rotary Melbourne on 23 October along with a polio survivor.
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 last Semester at University.
The Rotary Melbourne Evening Conversation on Tuesday 11 June 24 was a special expert panel discussion shed light on social license, arguably the most important issue impeding progress in the transition to renewable energy. The Guest Speakers were Professor Sara Bice, Director, Institute for Infrastructure in Society, ANU; Professor Alan Finkel AC, 8th Chief Scientist of Australia, Energy Advisory to the Federal Government; Mary Barry, Founding Director and CEO Women of Wind | CEO Xellence Pathways, CEO CircularEco.
Recently Amanda Wendt, Rotary Melbourne member, had the privilege of representing Rotary International President Gordon McInally at District 3770’s conference in Baguio City, Philippines.
Thank you to those who have already booked their ticket for the District 9800 Changeover 2024 being held on Sunday 30th June at the Ultima Function Centre, Keilor Park. If you are yet to book, don't wait as bookings close at 11:59pm this Sunday 16th June.
As expected in tough economic times, the demand for emergency relief is growing rapidly. RIMERN has been able to increase its activity during the past 12 months. But with increased activity, comes increased need for volunteers.
Next Meeting Wednesday 18 June 24
Guest Speaker Vice President Peter Davis
Topic Vice Presidents Reporting Day
Date/Time Wednesday 18 June 24 12.30 for 12.50 – 2.00pm
Venue No35 Restaurant Sofitel Hotel on Collins also Online via Zoom
Lunch Price $60 / $10 via Zoom
Register https://events.humanitix.com/rotary-melb-19-jun
Join us for lunch, be informed and form connections.
Members of the Rochester Rotary Club invite – 2024-2025 President Catherine, Members & Partners of Rotary Melbourne on Saturday 6 July 24. Please contact Kirsten Sayers email if you are interested in attending.
Thank you to Ruth Carlos Marinez for last week's reflection.
The inaugural Artificial Intelligence Summit was held jointly by Rotary Melbourne and the Royal Society of Victoria at the Society's beautiful 19th century building in Latrobe Street, featuring global thought leaders. See photos and read more about this successful event. Watch the video of the meeting HERE.
Honorary Member Sally Capp, Lord Mayor at the City of Melbourne received World City Prize special mention from the President of Singapore recently.
Visiting Rotarians Paul Williams and VS Sudhakar from Coimbatore Millenium, India, have sent Rotary Melbourne a message.
