The Hush Foundation is holding a concert on 29 October and Rotary Melbourne members will have an opportunity to preview this event at our upcoming evening Cocktail Party on Wednesday 13 September at the Lyceum Club - please Save the Date.
Congratulations to the students who participated in the 2023 Rotary District 9800 Model United Nations Assembly (MUNA) held on 20 & 21 May in Melbourne.
The Evening team turned on an excellent Evening Conversation on 12 July 23, hosted by our newest Corporate Member the Bionics Institute.
Speaker Dr Sonja Hood, CEO Community Hubs Australia, President North Melbourne Football Club
Topic: 'Building Bridges through empowering Communities with the Spirit of Football'
Date/Time Wednesday 19 July 12.30 for 12.50 – 2.00pm
Venue No35 Restaurant Sofitel Hotel on Collins also Online via Zoom
Price Lunch $60 via Zoom $10
Chairman Quin Scalzo
Registration: https://events.humanitix.com/rotary-melb-19-july
Nominations for the Rotary Melbourne Vocational Service Award are now open and members are invited to submit names of qualified community leaders who have demonstrated distinguished Vocational Service by 31 August 2023.
Cathy & Peter Rogers reached the Nindygully Pub last week. It is the oldest continuously licenced pub in Queensland (since 1864).
Stephanie Woollard has advised that after 17 years into starting and growing Seven Women, the time has come for her to hand it over to the capable Nepali staff to carry the future vision forward under the new name of their choice Sungabha Nepal. They are hosting their monthly update next week on Wednesday 19 July at 7pm
Zoom Link Click Here
Meeting ID: 371 751 5357
Password: 3ati9a
Some Rotary Melbourne members may not have been able to attend our colleague Ian Jones Memorial on 10 July. PP Kevin Sheehan gave the Rotary Melbourne Eulogy which is attached HERE.
It is with great sadness that Rotary Melbourne advises the passing of our dear friend and colleague, Alistair Urquhart. Alistair passed away on the weekend and more details will be provided when known.
Happy Birthday last week to our two Cancerians who share a birthday a few years apart.
Rotary Melbourne evening conversation with....
An evening visit to the Bionics Institute
Guest Speaker Dr Mehrnaz Shoushtarian,
Topic 'Measuring Tinnitus Using Brain Imaging and Artificial Intelligence'
Date/Time 5.50 for 6.00 - 7.30pm, Wednesday 12 July 2023
Venue Bionics Institute, 384-388 Albert St, East Melbourne
Price $15 (light refreshments provided) / $10 Zoom
Registration: https://events.humanitix.com/rotary-melb-12jul
Members mourned the death of our member and colleague Ian Jones at the Rotary meeting 5 July.
This month the Environmental Sustainability Rotarian Action Group (ESRAG) newsletter ESRAG July 2023 Volume 8 Issue 1 features an article titled 'ESRAG's Roadmap for 2023-24'.
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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.
At the Rotary Melbourne meeting on Wednesday 5 July the Guest Speaker was Bevan Warner, CEO Launch Housing and he spoke on the topic of 'Homelessness in Melbourne'.
The Australian Fashion Council recently launched the National Clothing Product Stewardship Scheme Seamless, a critical step towards improving the design, recovery and recycling of clothing in Australia and transitioning to a circular fashion economy by 2030.
Thank you to The Rt Revd the Hon Dr Peter Hollingworth AC OBE for last week's reflection.
Former chief scientist Alan Finkel, and Honorary Rotary Melbourne member, shares his compelling insights and expertise and makes the case for Australia leading the way in the global transition to clean energy.
Thank you to The Rt Revd the Hon Dr Peter Hollingworth AC OBE for last week's reflection.
For the 12th edition of District 9800 June Networker for 2022-2023. Please click here
Lunch with Colleen Harkin and Cheryl Lacey - They are... Your Children: Take the Lead on Their Education
Fri 28 July 2023 12:00 PM - 2:30 PM Il Gambero, 166 Lygon St, Carlton VIC 3053 Tickets HERE
Join two dynamic and talented educators as they inform and inspire the way forward in education as well as launching Cheryl Lacey's new book
Guest Speaker Bevan Warner, CEO Launch Housing
Topic Homelessness in Melbourne
Date/Time Wednesday 5 July 12.30 for 12.50 – 2.00pm
Venue No35 Restaurant Sofitel Hotel on Collins also Online via Zoom
Cost $60/$10
Registration: https://events.humanitix.com/rotary-melbourne-5july
At the Rotary Melbourne meeting on 28 June 23 we witnessed the presentation of a Paul Harris Fellow 3 Sapphire Award to Amanda Wendt. We congratulate Amanda on her year as District Governor and thank her and the 2022/23 leadership team for inspiring our district with unlimited enthusiasm, and demonstrating commitment to Service Above Self.
The Forth Bridge Award for 2022-23, is well-deserved by Mary Barry. Mary's award was for her contribution to the Rotary International Convention as Chair of the Host Organising Committee. Congratulations Mary.
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Sue Smith in the short period of time since her inducation, has volunteered as our Bulletin Editor, produced the Club Directory for the last two years, and provides weekly support online with Zoom for our hybrid club meetings. Congratulations Sue.
