At the Rotary Melbourne meeting on 20 March 24 we witnessed the presentation of a Paul Harris Fellow Award to Richard Parker.
Group Captain, Bill Pickett, of the Canterbury Waverley Group, has provided the attached image of their last meeting on Tuesday 12 March 24 at the home of Rotarian Cheryl Lacey.
Have you checked out the Rotary Melbourne Peace and Conflict Resolution section on our website recently? It now has three sections on the Rotary Melbourne Peace Park, Rotary Peace Fellowships - Call for Applications and a write up and videos of the Future of Peace Leadership Symposium 2021. Click HERE to visit.
The Agkawayan Elementary school is the site of Rotary Melbourne’s Water Sanitation project WASH, where a three cubicle toilet block will be constructed for girls, boys and persons with disability (PWD), complete with wash stations.
Rotary Melbourne members and guests may be interested to read the latest Zone 8 Rotary on the Move March edition HERE. There is an interesting report on 'Social Media Tips & Tricks'.
A $3 million grant from the Australian Government could boost the nation’s electric vehicle industry with wireless charging technology for trucks and buses.
The Environmental Sustainability Committee is calling for nominations for the 2024 Environmental Sustainability Award.
Attached HERE is the latest Donations in Kind (DIK) newsletter. George de Souza, the current President of Camberwell Rotary, having joined the club in 2016, is taking up the role of Secretary (formerly held by PP Bob Glindemann).
Peter Berg, Rotary Safe Families (RSF), provided this report on the recent Changepreneurs IWD Event.
Tangly Ton, President Rotaract Club of Siem Reap, has provided an update on his studies along with details of recent Rotary projects including the work of the Cambodia Rural Students Trust (CRST).
At the Rotary Melbourne Evening Conversation on Wednesday 13 March 24 we visited the BioEYES program, conducted by the Monash Biomedicine Discovery Institute at Monash University.
Rotary International PEACE fellowships:
This opportunity is funded by Rotary International. Applications supported by District 9800 Clubs close: Wednesday 15 May 2024. However, the sooner Rotary Melbourne can identify a candidate to sponsor, we can develop them and their application together. We would appreciate identifying potential candidates by Monday 15 April to give us time to help them. For more information click: URL: www.rotary.org/en/our-programs/peace-fellowships.
Next Meeting Wednesday 20 March 24
Guest Speaker Project Champion Rotarians
Topic 'Members Lunch'
Time/Date Wednesday 20 March 24 @ 12.30 for 12.50 - 2.00pm
Venue No35 Sofitel on Collins also Online via Zoom
Price: Lunch $60 via Zoom $10
Register: https://events.humanitix.com/rotary-melbourne-lunch20mar
At this meeting we will showcase current projects and Club activities over lunch. A great opportunity to bring a guest, enjoy the view and hear of a few of our meaningful Club projects.
The leadership of the prestigious Walter and Eliza Hall Institute (‘WEHI’) will host a visit of Rotary Melbourne members on 4 April 2024, from 1pm to 3pm.
Wednesday 3 April 24 5.50 for 6.00 - 7.00pm Evening Conversation: FORaMEAL packing
Venue RMIT Level 9, Building 80 RMIT University 435-457 Swanston St, Melbourne
Register https://events.humanitix.com/rotary-melb-3-apr
BOOK NOW! To ensure sufficient ingredients for meal packing are ordered, we ask you to book 2 weeks in advance, by Wednesday 20 March 2024.
Have you watched our Rotary Melbourne YouTube Channel lately? It features our People of Action, including volunteering projects. Our Speaker Series is updated regularly, showcasing our amazing weekly guest speakers. Plus major events including our 2021 Future of Peace Leadership Symposium and last year’s Rotary International Convention here in Melbourne. Be inspired and watch the channel here.
Gathering on the Goldfields
Bendigo: Friday 12 to Sunday 14 April 2024
Bookings close Monday 25 March 2024.
Book NOW https://www.trybooking.com/events/1126739/sessions/4194420/sections/2109327/tickets.
Thank you to Ruth Carlos Marinez for last week's reflection.
Changepreneurs invites you to join us for a special event filled with inspiration, empowerment, and connection. This IWD year's theme, "Count Her In: Invest in Women. Accelerate Progress," underscores our commitment to recognizing and uplifting the contributions of women in society.
Jane Pennington (End Polio Coordinator D9800) provides this communication to help mobilize support and donations for the ongoing fight against polio, ultimately bringing Rotary International and its partners closer to achieving the goal of a polio-free world.
The following is adapted by PDG Murray Verso (End Polio Now Coordinator) from a review of the past year provided by the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI).
Our Rotary Melbourne interactive water trailer is travelling across the Big Rivers Region of the Northern Territory with the Katherine West Health Board, introducing the Tackling Indigenous Smoking (TIS) program.
In this month’s Melbourne Zero update, dive into a thought-provoking article from Peter Mares about how our housing system perpetuates homelessness. Homelessness is not a bug in the system, writes – it’s a predictable outcome of our housing policies, and if we want to eliminate homelessness, we need a different approach. Read his insights HERE
Rotary Melbouene is excited to share that our corporate member the Bionics Institute have raised $143,823 on their first ever Giving Day!
