This month the Environmental Sustainability Rotarian Action Group (ESRAG) newsletter ESRAG May 2024 Volume 8 Issue 11 features an article titled 'Leap into conservation: how you can help save amphibians'.
Thank you to Past President Peter Dakin for last week's reflection on Wednesday 24 April 24.
Electronic gadgets and appliances help with our productivity at work, but what happens when it’s time to unplug and say goodbye to them? Here is some advice to help you manage your office e-waste.
So much news and so many new connections and events, our Inclusive Communities Initiative has proven to be very successful with Rotarians and many multicultural diverse communities.
Run The Tan Event – City of Melbourne and Rotary Melbourne support comms.
ROMAC provides surgical treatment for children in Australia and New Zealand from developing countries from our Pacific Region in the form of Life Giving and/or dignity restoring surgery not accessible to them in their home country.
If you would like to read the latest ROMAC Chairman's Message and articles on successful medical cases for April 2024 please click on this link
In reflecting on the enduring spirit of ANZAC on Thursday morning, Stphen wanted to inform you that he will be participating, on behalf of Rotary Melbourne, in the 2024 Australia 108 Stair Challenge in supporting Giant Steps.
Next Meeting Wednesday 1 May 24
Guest Speaker Dr Andrew Watt, Co-head of the Australian Venom Research Unit
Topic 'The Snakebite Partnership – saving lives across Papua New Guinea'
Venue 12.30 for 12.50 - 2.00pm @ No35 Sofitel on Collins also Online via Zoom
Bookings & Information: https://events.humanitix.com/rotary-melb-1-may
At the Rotary Melbourne meeting on Wednesday 24 April 24 it was the 8th Thomas Baker Oration and the Orator was Dr Doug Hilton AO, CSIRO CEO, speaking on the topic 'If science is to save us'.
Rotarians Peter Rogers and Tony Battaini attended the WHO summit, held in Melbourne from 22 to 24 April, as guests of Monash University. The event drew over 1,200 delegates, including most of Asia Pacific’s leaders in public health policy and practice.
Investing in the future of our young people breaks the cycle of homelessness, and last week’s Youth Homelessness Matters Day (Wednesday 17 April) is a timely reminder of what we can do.
Rotary Melbourne members and guests may be interested to read the latest Zone 8 Rotary on the Move April 24 edition HERE. There is an interesting article on 'World Immunization Week 2024'. World Immunization Week (24-30 April) is a perfect time for Rotary clubs to share the incredible progress Rotary and its partners have made toward eradicating polio.
The Victoria Unboxed project is swapping cardboard boxes for reusable crates to tackle ‘invisible’ waste in Melbourne’s fresh produce supply chain.
At the Rotary Melbourne meeting on Wednesday 17 April 24 Tony Pearce, Inspector General for Emergency Management & Chair of the Emergency Services Foundation presented on
MITS (Melbourne Indigenous Transition School) has shared their latest newsletter here. Edward Tudor, Executive Director noted 'Term 2 is underway with cooler Melbourne weather, junior football and a very exciting term ahead. Our students are continuing their excellent work inside the classroom, including our Senior students who will soon be preparing for exams. There is also much excitement around upcoming Reconciliation Week and AFL Dreamtime at the 'G just around the corner.'
Construction has begun at Seafarers Rest Park, on Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung Country in Melbourne, to create 3,500 square metres of new public green open space, a key link in the city-shaping Greenline Project, along the banks of the Birrarung (Yarra River). Read More HERE
The Environmental Sustainability Committee is calling for nominations for the 2024 Environmental Sustainability Award. Due to the school holidays, applications extended to Tuesday 7th May at 2pm.
The Arts Committee is thrilled to promote young Melbourne composer May Lyon’s new one-act opera, Pieces of Margery, premiering on 15 June 2024. May is an emerging talent whose orchestral compositions are already performed by the MSO.
Rotary SAFE Families had a stand and a presentation, by Dorothy Gilmour, this weekend at the Rotary District 9790 Conference in Shepparton. This follows on from representation at the District 9800 Conference in Bendigo last weekend. The important information messages in the Rotary SAFE Families Prevention of Family Abuse Guide resonates with the hosting of an inaugural National Family Violence Symposium.
The combined Rotary Districts in Victoria are honoured to be hosting Rotary International President Gordon McInally at two different events in June.
Next Meeting Wednesday 24 April 24
Thomas Baker Oration 2024
Guest Speaker Dr Doug Hilton AO, CEO CSIRO
Topic: 'If Science is to Save Us'.
Time/Date Wednesday 24 April 24 @ 12.30 for 12.50 - 2.00pm
Venue Level 1, Sofitel on Collins Melbourne
Register: https://events.humanitix.com/rotarythomasbakeroration24.
Join us for lunch, be informed and form connections.
Sad news was received of the death on Good Friday of former member Cynthia Richards after a long illness with Alzheimer’s.
President Chris announced at the Meeting on 10 April informed members of the death of Dr Joe Tucci, from the Australian Childhood Foundation, of which the Rotary Melbourne has a close association.
At the Rotary Melbourne meeting on Wednesday 10 April 24 Dr Chantelle Thornton, Specialist Breast Cancer Surgeon at Epworth hospital spoke.
