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.
The attached is the FINAL June 23 RGECAF newsletter which reveals that the fund-raising is complete and a new phase of the project of implemention is well underway in all nine countries.
The Rotary Melbourne meeting on Wednesday 3 July 24 the guest speaker was Michael O'Leary, Deputy CEO & Project Director, Melbourne Arts Precinct Corporation, speaking on the topic ‘What's happening - Melbourne Arts Precinct Redevelopment'.
Nominations for the Rotary Melbourne Vocational Service Award are now open and members are invited to submit names of qualified community leaders who have demonstrated distinguished Vocational Service by 31 July 2024.
Rotary Melbourne has partnered with Gender and Disaster Australia to offer Rotarians, their family members and friends, partner organisation and other like-minded community members the opportunity to participate in their signature "Lessons in Disaster" training.
Rotary Club of Melbourne’s Arts Committee recently promoted the performance of a new opera, Pieces of Margery, by Melbourne composer May Lyon and librettist Julia Vogel. Dealing with the issue of dementia, the performance was premiered by More Than Opera, a company founded by David Kram AM and chaired by Tony Battaini.
Evening Conversation: Interclub Visit - Rotary Passport Club of Melbourne
Rotary Melbourne an Evening conversation...
Date & Time: Wednesday 10 July 24 @ 8pm
FREE EVENT
Venue Online via Zoom only
ZOOM Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86386490408
At the District 9800 Changeover on 30 June 24 Rotary Melbourne member Robert (Bob) Fels was awarded with the Royce Abbey Award.
Bob Fels presented Robert Fels Peace Award to Charles Allen APM at the District 9800 Changeover on 30 June 24.
Our congratulations Robert Fels, our newest Honorary Member. Bob is seen here with President Chris.
Sana was inducted at our final meeting of the Rotary year in 2021. In the short period of time since, she has volunteered as our Board Minute Secretary for the since joining and is currently our acting Secretary. Congratulations Sana.
Thanks to Karen Kim, Hello Music, for providing the excellent entertainment at last week's meeting.
