Rotarians Peter Rogers and Tony Battaini attended the WHO summit, held in Melbourne from 22 to 24 April, as guests of Monash University. The event drew over 1,200 delegates, including most of Asia Pacific’s leaders in public health policy and practice.
Investing in the future of our young people breaks the cycle of homelessness, and last week’s Youth Homelessness Matters Day (Wednesday 17 April) is a timely reminder of what we can do.
Rotary Melbourne members and guests may be interested to read the latest Zone 8 Rotary on the Move April 24 edition HERE. There is an interesting article on 'World Immunization Week 2024'. World Immunization Week (24-30 April) is a perfect time for Rotary clubs to share the incredible progress Rotary and its partners have made toward eradicating polio.
The Victoria Unboxed project is swapping cardboard boxes for reusable crates to tackle ‘invisible’ waste in Melbourne’s fresh produce supply chain.
At the Rotary Melbourne meeting on Wednesday 17 April 24 Tony Pearce, Inspector General for Emergency Management & Chair of the Emergency Services Foundation presented on
MITS (Melbourne Indigenous Transition School) has shared their latest newsletter here. Edward Tudor, Executive Director noted 'Term 2 is underway with cooler Melbourne weather, junior football and a very exciting term ahead. Our students are continuing their excellent work inside the classroom, including our Senior students who will soon be preparing for exams. There is also much excitement around upcoming Reconciliation Week and AFL Dreamtime at the 'G just around the corner.'
Construction has begun at Seafarers Rest Park, on Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung Country in Melbourne, to create 3,500 square metres of new public green open space, a key link in the city-shaping Greenline Project, along the banks of the Birrarung (Yarra River). Read More HERE
The Environmental Sustainability Committee is calling for nominations for the 2024 Environmental Sustainability Award. Due to the school holidays, applications extended to Tuesday 7th May at 2pm.
The Arts Committee is thrilled to promote young Melbourne composer May Lyon’s new one-act opera, Pieces of Margery, premiering on 15 June 2024. May is an emerging talent whose orchestral compositions are already performed by the MSO.
Rotary SAFE Families had a stand and a presentation, by Dorothy Gilmour, this weekend at the Rotary District 9790 Conference in Shepparton. This follows on from representation at the District 9800 Conference in Bendigo last weekend. The important information messages in the Rotary SAFE Families Prevention of Family Abuse Guide resonates with the hosting of an inaugural National Family Violence Symposium.
The combined Rotary Districts in Victoria are honoured to be hosting Rotary International President Gordon McInally at two different events in June.
Next Meeting Wednesday 24 April 24
Thomas Baker Oration 2024
Guest Speaker Dr Doug Hilton AO, CEO CSIRO
Topic: 'If Science is to Save Us'.
Time/Date Wednesday 24 April 24 @ 12.30 for 12.50 - 2.00pm
Venue Level 1, Sofitel on Collins Melbourne
Register: https://events.humanitix.com/rotarythomasbakeroration24.
Join us for lunch, be informed and form connections.
Sad news was received of the death on Good Friday of former member Cynthia Richards after a long illness with Alzheimer’s.
President Chris announced at the Meeting on 10 April informed members of the death of Dr Joe Tucci, from the Australian Childhood Foundation, of which the Rotary Melbourne has a close association.
At the Rotary Melbourne meeting on Wednesday 10 April 24 Dr Chantelle Thornton, Specialist Breast Cancer Surgeon at Epworth hospital spoke.
Thank you very much for the very warm welcome to the Rotary meeting today. It was a pleasure to meet you and the rest of your club. Your Club certainly seems very active and involved. Linda and I had some very nice conversations with several Rotarians. The guest speaker was particularly interesting.
Again, thank you very much. It was a highlight of our trip to Melbourne.
John and Linda Beyer
Rotary Club of Niagara Falls, Canada.
Rotary Melbourne members, we need you to think about your networks and encourage nominations for the Sir John Reid award. You must know some volunteer who hasn't been acknowledged despite lots of great efforts.
The Environmental Sustainability Committee is calling for nominations for the 2024 Environmental Sustainability Award. Due to the school holidays, applications extended to 30 April 24.
Some images from the Rotary Melbourne On To Conference 2024 which personified Friendship, Fun, Food and Fact Finding in Victoria! Photo: Wheelers Bridge.
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 8 February/March 23/24. This issue is full of all sorts of ways in which you can support RIMERN and the great work they do in supporting our community.
Next Meeting Wednesday 17 April 24
Guest Speaker Tony Pearce, Inspector General for Emergency Management & Chair of the Emergency Services Foundation
Topic ‘Tony’s Trek – a long walk in support of mental health for Victorian emergency service workers'
Venue 12.30 for 12.50 - 2.00pm @ No35 Sofitel on Collins also Online via Zoom
Bookings & Information: https://events.humanitix.com/rotary-melb-17-april.
Thank you to Robert Fisher for your reflection on Wednesday 10 April 24. Robert came in on Zoom and the sound was not suitable to publish in the meeting video. Please see the transcript of his relection by clicking on the Read More link.
It is with great sadness that Rotary Melbourne advises the passing of our dear friend and colleague, Bev Brock. Bev passed away on Sunday 7 April 2024 at her home in Melbourne, surrounded by her family. A Memorial service will be held this Thursday 18 April 24.
Rotary Melbourne welcomed and inducted Kenza Dairi on 10 April 2024 with the classification Corporate Partnerships - Health Science. Kenza works at Eastern Health Foundation in April 2023 as Corporate Partnerships Manager, raising funds from the business community towards programs that ensure patients and families in Melbourne’s eastern regions receive excellent health care across the 10 public hospitals operated by Eastern Health.
Have you ever thought about the great network that you could advertise your company to. Rotary Melbourne is currently seeking advertisers for the next edition of the members Directory 24-25. The cost to advertise is $880 for colour and $440 for B&W full page advert. Contact Jo at the office if you are interested.
