The Rotary Melbourne evening conversation on Wednesday 15 November 23 was a stunning success and blockbuster event. The Guest Speakers were Steve Amor, Senior Solution Design Specialist, Green Transport Team, Energy Australia, Heather Bone, Director ESG Team Global Express (formerly part of Toll Holdings) and Alex Coslovich, Head of Operational Digital Transformation & Automation, VISY, busting Electric Vehicle Myths.
Rotary Melbourne members may be interested to read the latest Zone 8 Rotary on the Move October edition HERE.
Speaker Lord Mayor Sally Capp AO, Lord Mayor of Melbourne
Topic 'State of the City'
Time/Date Wednesday 22 November 23 @ 12.30pm-2.00pm
Venue No35 Sofitel Melbourne on Collins also Online via Zoom
Price Lunch $60 via Zoom $10
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The 102nd Annual General Meeting of The Rotary Club of Melbourne Inc. is to be held during the regular weekly luncheon meeting at No 35 Sofitel, 25 Collins St Melbourne on Wednesday 22nd November 2023 at 1.05p.m. and on ZOOM, prior to Sally Capp's presentation.
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Congratulations to PP Peter Rogers who has been CONFIRMED elected as Portfolio Lead: Major Fundraising and Grants on the Zone 8 Regional Council.
For the 5th edition of District 9800 October Networker for 2023-2024, please click here. In this issue they cover articles from around District 9800, including Rotarians Count Kilometres to End Polio Sixty-five individual walkers in 18 teams raised just over $47,000, with Robert Fisher from Rotary Melbourne topping the individual fundraising leaderboard
The ESRAG Oceania November Meeting – Tuesday 21 November at 6pm AEST ZOOM includes Guest Speaker Charlie Thomas: Charlie is one of 22 Kiwis selected for the Antarctic Heritage Trust’s Inspiring Explorers Expedition™ – to South Georgia Island. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84316509918.
Thank you to Saluministi for providing the catering at the last week's Evening Converdation EV Myths Busters event.
All the photos from our wonderful EV Myths Busted night at Porsche Brighton.
At the Rotary Melbourne meeting on Wednesday 8 November the Guest Speaker was Lucienne Heyworth, Rotary Peace Scholar, Refugee Education Specialist who spoke on 'Education in Conflict'.
Thank you to Ruth Carlos Marinez for last week's reflection.
Rotary Melbourne an Evening with...
Speakers
Heather Bone, Director ESG, Team Global Express (Toll)
Alex Coslovich, Head of Operational Digital Transformation & Automation, VISY and
Steve Amor, Senior Solution Design Specialist, Green Transport Team, Energy Australia
Topic 'Electric Vehicles and More for our Future' MYTHS BUSTED
Time 6.00 for 6.30 - 8.00pm
Venue Brighton Porsche Showroom 855 Nepean Hwy, Brighton
Price $30 (light refreshments provided) in person meeting only
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NOTICE OF AGM 2023
Notice is hereby given that the 102nd Annual General Meeting of The Rotary Club of Melbourne Inc. is to be held during the regular weekly luncheon meeting at No 35 Sofitel, 25 Collins St Melbourne on Wednesday 22 November 2023 at 1.05p.m.
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Summer is approaching, and with it, the ubiquitous concerns about sun exposure and sun protection. Here Elise looks at the environmental impact of sunscreen and what to look for to make a positive difference.
Attached HERE is the latest Donations in Kind (DIK) newsletter. One of the articles highlights that due to the wonderful donation through Western Region Aged Care they have been able to purchase a new small van for the store.
The Rotary Foundation, established in 1917 by Rotary International, stands as a testament to the power of service and the potential for positive global change.
Speaker Lucienne Heyworth, Rotary Peace Fellow, Refugee Education Specialist
Topic 'Education in Conflict'
Time/Date Wednesday 8 November 23 @ 12.30pm-2.00pm
Venue No35 Sofitel Melbourne on Collins also Online via Zoom
Price Lunch $60 via Zoom $10
Bookings https://events.humanitix.com/rotary-melb-lunch-8-nov
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The Rotary Melbourne International Committee has provided a report on the success of the Cambodia Rural Students Foundation.
This month the Environmental Sustainability Rotarian Action Group (ESRAG) newsletter ESRAG November 2023 Volume 8 Issue 5 features an article titled 'From classrooms to COP, Rotarians take action'. As Rotarians from many nations prepare to advocate at COP 28, we thank the writers of articles in this issue for sending a wealth of resources and news to inspire Rotary climate action. From children to environmental professionals, the people writing or covered here are working for legal breakthroughs, informing and mobilizing their communities, and advocating for regional and multinational partnerships.
At the Rotary Melbourne meeting on Wednesday 1 November the Guest Speaker was Bernard Saundry, CEO of RSN Racing & Sport, who spoke on 'The Changing Landscape of Thoroughbred Horse Racing'.
Thank you to The Rt Revd the Hon Dr Peter Hollingworth AC OBE for last week's reflection on Wednesday 1 November 23.
Congratulations to PP Peter Rogers who has been provisionally elected as Portfolio Lead: Major Fundraising and Grants on the Zone 8 Regional Council, subject to official confirmation. The results of the election will be officially confirmed on Wednesday 15 November, after clubs have had an opportunity to submit any objections.
Members may be interested in reading Prof Charles Qin's tribute to Premier Li Keqiang, which was published in Chin Communications HERE. Image is Charles Qin with Deputy Prime Minister Wayne Swan & Premier Li Keqiang in Zhongnanhai as Mandarin Interpreter.
