There is going to be an unveiling of a statute of past Presdient Sir John Monash in Jerilderie on Sunday 5 May 24 which members and guests may be interested in attending.
at Prahran Market. Thank you to the wonderful stall holders for your generous donations! Thanks last week to Manoel taking a video of this great project. You can view it HERE.
Rotarians and guests might be interested to read the latest update from For Change Co. HERE. Rotary Melbourne provided them with a grant for $10,000 to assist with setting up their 'Catering For Change' program.
At the Rotary Melbourne meeting on Wednesday 7 February 24 the Guest Speaker was Tim Watson-Munro, Criminal Psychologist, who spoke on 'A Criminal Psychologist's Journey through the Justice System' and past member Professor Dr Harald Schmidt, who returned to the Club and presented on 'The End of Medicine as We Know it'.
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Peter Berg draws readers to this short video from the Chelsea Flower Show, May 23, and highlights the importance of insect life amongst a wonderful array of flowering plants. Click HERE to view.
Robert and Myra Fisher are attending the Rotary International Convention being held in Singapore 25 to 29 May 24, and hope that other Rotary Melbourne might consider joining them; it’s just up the road after all! Visit https://rotarysingapore2024.org/ for more information.
Long time member Rodney Smith shot off a message to Jo on Monday to advise he has had almost a month in hospital with influenza and pneumonia. He’s currently in respite care and hating it. Please speak with Jo for more information. Rodney celebrates 40 years of membership this week and we are forever grateful of his extensive service, particularly to Youth Exchange which he was recognised with a Paul Harris Fellow as he relaxes in his Rotary twilight years.
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This Week's Evening Meeting 14 February 24 Rotary Melbourne Peace Park Annual Picnic
Time from 5.30pm – 7.00pm
Venue Rotary Melbourne Peace Park, Cnr Birdwood Ave, Domain Rd & Anderson St, Royal Botanic Gardens
Register https://events.humanitix.com/rotary-melb-peace-park-picnic
Partners & Friends event
Thank you to Past President Peter Dakin for last week's reflection on Wednesday 7 February 24.
Young Achievers Award 2024 - Call for Nominations
The Rotary Club of Melbourne Young Achievers awards recognise and honour annually up to three outstanding young Victorians with an award and a cheque for $1,500.
Thank you to Robert Fisher for last week's reflection on Wednesday 29 January 24.
If you are interested in keeping up to date with all that’s been happening with volunteers, donations, welfare agencies & clients, and the many exciting things ahead at RIMERN please HERE for Issue 7 December/January 23/24. This issue is full of all sorts of ways in which you can support RIMERN.
My Giving Circle operates in several countries and annually distribute around $1,000,000 to charities. Support RIMERN by voting monthly to enable them to perhaps receive a grant. You can also donate.
Readers might be interested in checking out the Foundation Newsletter which contains most informative information on events around District 9800 for the Rotary Foundation. Click HERE to read.
At last weeks Rotary Melbourne meeting, President Chris gave an update on the health of Peter Hollingworth and Clive Hollands.
Our second lunchtime meeting of 2024 and 26th for the Rotary year was a outstanding opportunity to showcase the breadth and depth of vocational talent in Rotary worldwide, and Melbourne in particular.‘AI - Managing Rapidly Changing Technologies’.
Gathering on the Goldfields
Bendigo: Friday 12 to Sunday 14 April 2024
Earlybird registration closes on Saturday 16 December 23
Book NOW https://www.trybooking.com/events/1126739/sessions/4194420/sections/2109327/tickets.
Readers maybe interested to view Jelena Dokic interviewing Aryna Sabalenka, after her semi-final win at the Australian Open, with Aryna's generous gesture drawing the public's attention to the issue of family violence. As we know, Jelena herself is a victim of family violence. https://au.sports.yahoo.com/jelena-dokic-act-alongside-aryna-sabalenka-lights-tennis-world-australian-open-000200821.html
Melbourne Symphony Orchestra
Summer Serenade: Beethoven, Tchaikovsky and Rossini
Wednesday 28 Feb 24 5:30 PM / Start time 7:30 PM
Sidney Myer Music Bowl FREE
This Week's Meeting – 7 February 2024
Speaker Tim Watson-Munro, Criminal Psychologist
Topic 'A Criminal Psychologist's Journey through the Justice System'
Time 12.30pm-2.00pm
Venue No35 Sofitel Melbourne on Collins also Online via Zoom
Register: https://events.humanitix.com/rotary-melbourne-lunch-7-feb
Join us for lunch, bring a friend or partner, be informed and form connections.
This month the Environmental Sustainability Rotarian Action Group (ESRAG) newsletter ESRAG February 2024 Volume 8 Issue 8 features an article titled 'Judith Diment reports Feb. 7 on Rotary at COP 28'.
The Australian Rotary Health January 2024 Newsletter is available here and features articles on upcoming events and feature articles.
A fundraising activity of the Rotary Melbourne Arts Committee projects on Friday 18 February 5.45-8.30pm.
Rotary Melbourne Vocational Service Panel
Time/Date Wednesday 31 January 24 @ 12.30pm-2.00pm
Venue No35 Sofitel Melbourne on Collins also Online via Zoom
Register: https://events.humanitix.com/rotary-melb-31-jan
Join us for lunch, bring a friend or partner, be informed and form connections.
