MITS (Melbourne Indigenous Transition School) has shared their latest newsletter here. Edward Tudor, Executive Director noted 'we explore the variety of exciting activities our senior students are up to in our Pathways Schools. We also introduce you to our MITS school staff.'
President Chris relayed the following message at lunch last week. “Sad news from the Balwyn Group that stalwart and wife of deceased Community Welfare Committee legend Lawton Cooke has passed away on 8 May 24. Lyn and Lawton opened their home to members on a regular basis for friendship and you may remember Lawton blocking your path with his walker as you arrived directing you to the raffle for a chance to win his birthday whiskey."
In a transformative and sustainable move for the food rescue and relief sector, SecondBite and FareShare have announced they will merge from July 1, 2024.
For the 9th edition of District 9800 April 24 Networker for 2023-2024, please click here. In this issue they cover articles from around District 9800, including the Video: Bendigo Conference wrapped up in just 3 minutes.
Next Meeting Wednesday 22 May 24
Guest Speakers 2024 Young Achievers & Dr Sandro Demaio, CEO Vic Health
Topic Young Achiever Awards
Venue 12.30 for 12.50 - 2.00pm @ No35 Sofitel on Collins also Online via Zoom
Bookings & Information: https://events.humanitix.com/rotary-melb-22-may.
At the Rotary Melbourne meeting on Wednesday 15 May 24 the guest speaker was Jonathan Spears, CEO, Infrastructure Victoria speaking on the topic ‘Choosing Victoria’s Future: 5 Urban Development Scenarios’.
Thank you to Barbara Yerondais for last week's reflection on Wednesday 15 May 24.
AI Summit 2024 - 'Artificial Intelligence for Good' - NEXT WEEK 29 MAY MEETING
12.00 for 12.15 - 2.00pm at Royal Society Victoria, 8 La Trobe St Melbourne - Please note start time and venue
ROMAC (Rotary Oceania Medical Aid for Children) is a Multi-District Organisation within Rotary. ROMAC exists to facilitate the provision of life-saving and dignity restoring surgery for children in the Oceania region. ROMAC is looking to fill two significant volunteer vacancies:-
The deadline for applications for these positions is 30 June, 2024.
Learn about some of the latest Rotary projects around the world from Mexico to the Netherlands, from Albania to the USA.
Rotary Melbourne New Members Evening Meeting
6 - 7:30 PM Wednesday May 8, 2024
Venue: Rotary Office
The evening began with an atmosphere of palpable excitement as current and prospective members gathered for the Rotary Melbourne New Members Evening.
A recent French transport survey discovered that cycling is becoming more popular than driving in the capital, while walking and public transport remain popular options.
Dorothy has been appointed a Rotary Specialist in Zone 8 with her area of speciality: Prevention of family violence to any community or diversity.
The Australian Rotary Health April 2024 Newsletter is available here and features articles on upcoming events and feature articles.
The combined Rotary Districts in Victoria are honoured to be hosting Rotary International President Gordon McInally at two different events in June.
Members and guests may find this series of 6 podcasts of interest. Each are around 30 minutes duration from the UK. They are both relevant and thought provoking as we think about the strategies that will power Rotary Melbourne into its next 100 years. To listen click on this LINK
Next Meeting Wednesday 15 May 24
Guest Speaker Dr Jonathan Spear, CEO Infrastructure Victoria
Topic 'Choosing Victoria’s Future: 5 Urban Development Scenarios'
Venue 12.30 for 12.50 - 2.00pm @ No35 Sofitel on Collins also Online via Zoom
Bookings & Information: https://events.humanitix.com/rotary-melb-15-may
In the latest (May 24) Wine Fellowship bulletin members and guests might find the article on the 'History of Champagne' of interest.
Click HERE to read.
Rotary Melbourne has received the following message and video from Selba-Gondoza Luka,
"Words can not say how grateful we are as a Team at AAC. Your support and advocacy for our community is greatly appreciated. As indicated in my speech (on Wednesday 1 May 24) you have not ceased supporting us since we 2018. Our Team at AAC and the Community we will forever be grateful.
Please find below the Video that we have prepared so you could share with the Club Members and also for your own history to keep". The Rotary Melbourne video. https://youtu.be/PwLkLNsZFh0
Thank you to Tony Battaini for last week's reflection on Wednesday 1 May 24.
At the Rotary Melbourne meeting on Wednesday 1 May 24 the guest speaker was DrAndrew Watt, Co-head Australian Venom Research Unit, speaking on the topic ‘The Snakebite Partnership – saving lives across Papua New Guinea’.
Cameron Glover, Chief Executive Officer, Interplast Australia & New Zealand has sent Rotary Melbourne a letter of thanks.
Rotarians and friends might be interested in the recent article published by Rotary International about the RGECAF project. It includes a video from RIPP Jennifer Jones’ and Ruth Cross visit last year to Kiribati. The link is: https://www.rotary.org/en/healthier-lives-ahead-south-pacific-children Ruth Cross visited Rotary Melbourne and was the recipient of our major RGECAF fundraiser prize a few years ago. She returned to Kiribati and became President of Rotary there. Several of our members also sponsored a container of goods from DIK to Rotary Kiribati in 2020.
On Wednesday 1 May 24 Amit Gill (incoming Membership Director)and Peter Berg (RCM's City of Melbourne Liaison) showcased Rotary Melbourne and its volunteering opportunities at the Residents 3000 Community Event at the Kelvin Club, jointly organised by the City of Melbourne and Residents 3000 who are a very active citizen’s group ensuring the city has a vibrant community life.
