Thank you to PP Robert Fisher for providing a very comprehesive report on the Rotary International Convention held in Singapore last week.
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.
Thank you to Philip Cornish for your reflection at last week's meeting Wednesday 22 May 2024.
This is your last opportunity to update your Rotary Melbourne Members Directory entry in preparation of the 2024/25 printed Directory. Updates are required by this Friday 31 May. Please ensure you have checked both the hardcopy and online directory and advise any changes including updated photos. Please send your updates to the Directory Editor directory@rotarymelbourne.org.au Thank you to all of those members who have already responded.
12.00 for 12.15 - 2.00pm at Royal Society Victoria, 8 La Trobe St Melbourne & on ZOOM Please note only ZOOM bookings are available, the lunch has sold out.
Guest Speakers
Finbar O’Hanlon, Consulting Innovator & Entrepreneur,
Dr Dimitrios Salampasis, Director, Master of FinTech, Swinburne University,
Associate Professor Dr Magdalena Simonis AM, Clinical Associate Professor, University of Melbourne & Board Director
Aaron Sempf, Next Gen Tech Lead, Amazon Web Services
Register: https://events.humanitix.com/rotary-melb-29-may
For every box of So Soft & Strong Facial Tissues sold, Coles have committed to donating 5c to Planet Ark to support our programs, such as National Tree Day and Recycling Near You.
Water is a precious resource that sustains all life on our planet – yet it is often taken for granted. With Australia facing water challenges, it's crucial to be mindful of our daily water consumption.
The National Reconciliation Week theme for 2024, Now More Than Ever, is a reminder to all of us that no matter what, the fight for justice and the rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people will —and must —continue.
The Rotary Melbourne meeting on Wednesday 22 May 24 celebrated this year's Young Achievers and the Guest Speaker was Dr Sandro Demaio, CEO Vic Health - Presenter & 2024 Young Achievers.
When a hospital system in Colorado, USA declared an emergency on youth mental health, Rotary members stepped up.
The first of our "From the Archives" series: When club member Barry White brought along his brother Neville to a Rotary Melbourne meeting in 2003, who knew what would inspire a multi-year, multi-million dollar commitment to build a community centre and school, train teachers, and give support to the remote indigenous homeland community of Donydji in North East Arnhem Land, Northern Territory.
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 'Healthier lives ahead for South Pacific children'. Rotary’s Give Every Child a Future program vaccinates 100,000 young people.
Lili Teichman (Lili Teichman - Action from the Heart | District 9800 (rotarydistrict9800.org.au), Past President of Rotary Glen Eira, has been leading the Nourish Program since 2020, providing meals to people who are struggling and experiencing homelessness.
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.
