The Rotary Melbourne 0808 Committee works to honour the legacy of our second Club President, General Sir John Monash, and the achievements of the Australian Corps in World War I.
Each year, the Committee organises Rotary Melbourne’s involvement in the 0808 Ceremony at the Shrine of Remembrance on 8 August and collaborates with the Spirit of Australia Foundation for the Monash Commemorative Service held at the Parliament of Victoria.
As part of these commemorations, our club meeting closest to 8 August features the presentation of the Monash Medal to an eminent Australian who exemplifies leadership and service in the spirit of Sir John Monash.
The awarding of our Sir John Monash Medal for 2020 will be held for the first time online at our lunchtime meeting Wednesday 5 August.
At the Rotary Melbourne meeting on Wednesday 9 August the Guest Speaker was Mr Richard L. Elkington OAM, 2023 Monash Medal recipient, for leadership integrity and service in his outstanding contribution through his promoting the Gippsland and Latrobe Valley region.
The Monash Medal is awarded for - Leadership, Integrity and Service - Values of Sir John Monash and of Rotary - to an outstanding Australian who has made a significant contribution to the Australian community and beyond. Nominations are now open.
We will all be welcomed back to our luncheon meeting at the Sofitel on Collins in-person on 17 November 2021, and virtually.
29 Jul Lunch Meeting: Melanie Eagle, CEO & Martin Forrest, Health Promotion Programs Manager Hepatitis Victoria/LiverWELL™
05 Aug Lunch Meeting: 0808 Monash Medal
12 Aug Evening Meeting: Speaker TBA
19 Aug Lunch Meeting: Dr. Lisa O'Brien, CEO, The Smith Family Foundation
The dinner commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Amiens was held in the ballroom of the Hotel Windsor on Friday 10 August 2018. Photo shows our esteemed Member, Prof. David de Kretser AC, former State Governor.
