The Bells are ringing! 
What a joy to officially open the Peace Bells at Rotary Melbourne Peace Park with Lord Mayor Sally Capp, Nobel Prize Peace Laureate Tilman Ruff, designer Neil McLachlan, Rotary Melbourne President Adrian Nelson, and Project Leader Rob McGuirk.
Speakers Ian Hamm, Indigenous Consultant, ‘The Indigenous Voice’
Date/Time Wednesday 7 June 12.30 for 12.50 – 2.00pm
Venue No35 Restaurant Sofitel Hotel on Collins also Online via Zoom
Registration: TBA
Thank you to Philip Endersbee for reading DG Amanda Wendt's reflection on Wednesday 24 May 23.
Hundreds participated in the End Polio Walk last Friday 26 May. They walker past our Rotary Flower Bed, ending up at the Rotary Melbourne Peace Park.
The Rotary Melbourne meeting on Wednesday 24 May celebrated this year's Young Achievers and the Guest Speaker was Gareth Andrews, Australian Rules Footballer, Founder Life Again - Presenter & 2023 Young Achievers.
Rotary Melbourne hosted a private meeting on Friday 26 May 23 with Lord Mayor Sally Capp for our sister club the Rotary Club of Osaka - sister city of City of Melbourne - during the Rotary International Convention in Melbourne.
Rotary Melbourne members may be interested to read the latest Zone 8 Rotary on the Move May edition HERE.
Last Thursday, Peter Berg Rotary Melbourne Ambassador for Rotary SAFE Families, gave an overview of the Rotary SAFE Families African Inclusive Communities Initiative to members of the Rotary Club of Eltham.
Also at the Wed 24 May meeting we will have a visit from Rotary International President Elect, Gordon McInally, 2023-24 Rotary International President.
Members are invited to attend the opening of the Rotary Peace Bells to be located in the Rotary Melbourne Peace Park.
We have sad news to circulate of the death of our much loved past Vice President, colleague and friend Cynthia Edgell. Cynthia passed peacefully at 4am Thursday 17 May 23 at Cabrini Malvern after a long illness.
At the Rotary Melbourne lunch this week (24 May) 5 inspirational Rotaractors from Siem Reap will share their work on education; empowering girls and women; water, sanitation & hygiene and healthier environment.
We would like to invite Rotary Melbourne members to join us for the District 9800 Changeover 2023 being held on Saturday 24th June 2023 at the wonderful venue: Hyatt Place, Essendon Fields.
Members who attended this year’s World Environment Day Lunch, last Wednesday 17 May, came away delighted with the experience they enjoyed in the gathering, which brought together a diverse profile of guests, delivered a stimulating panel conversation, and created an opportunity for a marvellous meal and convivial networking.
Young Achievers Award Day
Speakers Gareth Andrews, Australian Rules Footballer - Presenter & 2023 Young Achievers
Date/Time Wednesday 24 May 12.30 for 12.50 – 2.00pm
Venue No35 Restaurant Sofitel Hotel on Collins also Online via Zoom
Registration: https://events.humanitix.com/rotary-melbourne-24may
Following the working bee last Saturday (13 May) the Rotary Melbourne Peace Park is ready for the official opening of the Rotary Peace Bells.
In this update from DiK you can read about 'Donations in Kind on film', school desks and chairs for some of the 64 schools in Timor Leste, 17 pallets of warm clothing, shoes, medical supplies and “ For a Meal” for the Ukraine and more. Click HERE to read more.
Probus Club Of Port Phillip invite Rotary Melbourne members to join this friendly inclusive Club, founded by Melbourne Rotary in 1986, which welcomes Retirees from the professions, business and other vocational backgrounds to share intellectual, social and cultural interests. Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month at Kew Golf Club, 120 Bedford Road, East Kew. Website: probussouthpacific.org/microsites/portphillipm Telephone: Secretary 0417 190 040
Now that you have registered click here for a timetable of planned events that we have prepared for Rotary Melbourne Members – CLICK HERE.
Did you know that there is a Rotary Tennis Tournament on prior to the RI Convention @ Melbourne Park, organised by our own members Garry Fowler, Stephen Rando and Peter Rogers (22-26 May 23). All abilities can register for the tournament. There is an opening Yarra River cocktail cruise on 22 May.
More information visit the website https://dasunpremadasa.wixsite.com/itfr2023
Enquiries to melbourne2023itfr@rotarymelbourne.org.au
Get behind Big Difference to help make an even bigger difference. Help assemble 100,000 FORaMEAL emergency relief meals for people affected by disaster in Ukraine, Turkey, and Syria.
You're invited to commemorate a successful Rotary International Convention Melbourne 2023 with Rotary International President Jennifer Jones and Lord Mayor Sally Capp, City of Melbourne, at Rotary Gala Dinner on Thursday 1 June 2023 at the prestigious Plaza Ballroom, Melbourne. Contact Jo in the Rotary Office to join the RCM table.
2nd Annual Rotary World Environment Day lunch
Topic ‘The Environment & the Circular Economy’
Venue Level 1 Ballroom, Sofitel Melbourne
Date/Time Wedneday 10 May 12.00 – 2.00pm
Price $95 per person
Registration:https://events.humanitix.com/rotary-world-environment-day-lunch
The Evening team turned on another outstanding Evening Conversation on 10 May 23, featuring Adrian Kitto, Co-Founder, Chief Technology Officer, Detexian who spoke on the Topic ‘You, Me & Cybersecurity’.
A multi club hosting event for Rotary International delegates and local Rotary clubs. The International tickets have already sold out. This is a wonderful opportunity for Rotary Melbourne members and guests to mix with the international guests and enjoy a casual night of fun and fellowship. Register by TODAY: click here for Info and flyer.
