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.
You are warmly invited to the Polio Plus Society Afternoon Tea on Saturday 15 June. The details are attached. Thanks to the work of Jane Pennington, the District 9800 Polio Plus Society is the largest PPS in Australia. Why not come along on June 15 to learn more and to play your part in the countdown to history?
Ruth Carlos Martinez was awarded the Paul Harris Fellow 8 Sapphire at the meeting on Wednesday 5 June 24.
TERRIFIC TUESDAY 11 June 24 Evening Conversation: The Energy Transition and Social License
Rotary Melbourne an Evening with...
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
Topic 'The Energy Transition and Social License'
Date &Time TUESDAY 11 June 24 @ 5.50 for 6.00 - 7.30pm
Venue The Lyceum Club, Melbourne also Online via Zoom
Price $32 (light refreshments provided) / $10 Zoom
Register https://events.humanitix.com/rotary-melb-11jun
Join us for a special expert panel discussion on an important issue affecting us and our future.
For the 10th edition of District 9800 June 24 Networker for 2023-2024, please click here. In this issue they cover articles from around District 9800, including the Singapore Rotary International Convention and the District 9800 changeover.
The Rotary Melbourne meeting on Wednesday 5 June 24 celebrated this year's 2024 Environmental Sustainability Award for World Environment Day and the Guest Speaker was Claire Moore, CEO Founder, Sweet Justice
The Australian Rotary Health May 2024 Newsletter is available here and features articles on upcoming events and feature articles.
This month the Environmental Sustainability Rotarian Action Group (ESRAG) newsletter ESRAG June 2024 Volume 8 Issue 12 features an article titled 'Transforming local food systems through circular economy'.
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 May 2024 please click on this link
The Rotary eClub of Melbourne have the RIPE Stephanie Urchick as our guest speaker on Wednesday 12th June 24.
Experience the magic that is stored within these walls. See the treasure which is donated for use in underprivileged
communities, both ocally and overseas. Find out how you can volunteer here.
2024 Rotary Melbourne Environment Award for World Environment Day
Guest Speaker Claire Moore, Sweet Justice
Venue 12.30 for 12.50 - 2.00pm @ No35 Sofitel on Collins also Online via Zoom
Bookings: https://events.humanitix.com/rotary-melb-5-jun
