This month the Environmental Sustainability Rotarian Action Group (ESRAG) newsletter ESRAG July 2023 Volume 8 Issue 1 features an article titled 'Rotary Blueprints for Circular Economy'.
On Monday 7 August 23, our Make A House a Home project (MAHAH) delivered 15 sets (30 tea-chest boxes) of new homeware to Launch Housing’s front line offices in Dandenong and St Kilda.
A number of Rotary Melbourne members attended the 0808@0800 service at the Shrine on Tuesday 8 August 23. The service commemorated the 105th Anniversary of the Australian Victory at the Battle of Amiens, 8 August 1918 by the Australian Army Corps led by Sir John Monash, Lieutenant-General, Commander. Australian Corps.
It is with great sadness that Rotary Melbourne advises the passing of our dear friend and colleague, Tony Kosky. Tony passed away on Friday 4 August. Tony's cremation will be held next Thursday 10th August 11.00 am at Springvale Botanical Cemetery, Boyd Chapel, Princes Highway, Springvale 3171. Officiant: Cantor Michel Laloum. A reception will be held immediately afterwards the Springvale Cafe next door.
Thank you to Peter Dakin for reflection for last week's reflection on Wednesday 2 August 2023.
The End Hepatitis Now team at Rotary Melbourne have just received a video from our partner LiverWELL. The team believes that this Rap communication will be an important item of collateral for the campaign to bring the hepatitis message to young people at Interact clubs. It highlights to this cohort the health problem of risky behaviours as they are growing into the increased freedoms of youth. Hep C Rap Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ry_wco1YeAw
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 click here for Issue 4 July 23.
The Australian Rotary Health First Nations Alumni 'Message Stick' August 2023 Newsletter is available here and features articles on the ARH First Nations Alumni Leadership Team.
The theme of this year’s Homeless Week is: It’s time to end homelessness”.
For the entire week, Launch Housing will light up the pillars of Melbourne Town Hall with a display showing the progress that has been made by Melbourne's local councils in their efforts to end Homelessness.
Melbourne Rotary welcomed and inducted Robert Anthony into the Club on 26 July 2023, with the classification Financial Services - Adviser. In 2018, Robert established his own Financial Planning Practice, and which continues to grow nationally with the mission of making financial advice accessible to everyone.
The Spirit of Australia Foundation have organised several events to commemorate the Battle of Amiens and Sir John Monash's leadership. Members are invited to attend any one of the events, during August 23, commemorating and recognising Sir John Monash our 2nd President.
Guest Speaker Richard Elkington OAM
Topic 2023 Monash Medal Presentation and Address
Date/Time Wednesday 9 August 12.30 for 12.50 – 2.00pm
Venue No35 Restaurant Sofitel Hotel on Collins also Online via Zoom
Price Lunch $60 via Zoom $10
Register https://events.humanitix.com/rotary-melb-9-aug
Melbourne Rotary welcomed and inducted Manoel Felipe Marques into the Club on 2 August 2023, with the classification Marketing & Communications. He began his involvement with the Rotary Club of Cruzeiro in 2018, dedicating himself to promoting the polio eradication campaign in the city through event organisation and dissemination of information.
At the Rotary Melbourne meeting on Wednesday 2 August the Guest Speaker was Professor Elaine Saunders, esteemed Biomedical Engineer, Audiological Scientist, business-woman, author and Former Club Member, and she spoke on the topic of 'Hearing loss: more of a problem than we thought'.
Rotary Melbourne an Evening with...
Speaker Professor Catherine Crock AM founder & Lucy Mayes Consultant, Hush Foundation
Topic HUSH Welcome to Spring - 'Kindness in Health-Care - Now More Than Ever'
Date/Time Wednesday 13 September 23, 5.50 for 6.00 - 7.30pm
Venue The Lyceum Club, Melbourne - in person only
Price $50 (light refreshments provided)
Last week's Rotary Melbourne’s Tribute to Alistair Urquhart mentioned Alistair piping in multiple Presidents of Rotary Melbourne. This YouTube link records the most recent, in June 2018, when he piped in pp Robert Fisher and the 2018-19 Board.
The Spirit of Australia Foundation have organised several events to commemorate the Battle of Amiens and Sir John Monash's leadership. Members are invited to attend any one of the events commemorating and recognising Sir John Monash our 2nd President. Click here to view the events during August 23.
Thank you to Trevor Nink for reading Ruth Carlos Martinez reflection on Wednesday 26 July 23.
The Australian Rotary Health July 2023 Newsletter is available here and features articles on their recent 'Lets Get Together' events and more.
Speaker: Prof. Elaine Saunders, Biomedical Engineer, Audiological Scientist
Topic: 'Hearing loss: more of a problem than we thought'
Date/Time Wednesday 2 August 12.30 for 12.50 – 2.00pm
Venue No35 Restaurant Sofitel Hotel on Collins also Online via Zoom
Price Lunch $60 via Zoom $10
Registration: https://events.humanitix.com/rotary-melb-2-aug
For the 1st edition of District 9800 July Networker for 2023-2024, please click here. In this issue they have advised that the District 9800 Conference will be held in Bendigo on 12-14 April 2024.
News from Robyn Hollands, daughter of Clive Hollands advised last week that Clive suffered a slight heart attack, he is doing as well as can be expected, is comfortable, and is in Box Hill Epworth waiting for surgery scheduled for this week. We wish Clive all the best.
At the Rotary Melbourne meeting on Wednesday 26 July the Guest Speaker was Dr Rod Irwin, CEO, Author, Speaker, Founder, Get Wired for Success P/L and he spoke on the topic of 'How to Wire Your Brain for Success'.
Past Rotary Melbourne member Ian Evans has sent the Nunawading Rotary changeover bulletin to Rotary Melbourne members for information (attached HERE).
