The attached April 2023 newsletter reveals that we have just US$79,000 to raise in order to complete funding the project. This has been a five year effort, with magnificent support from individual members, Rotary Clubs, Rotary Districts, private foundations and the Rotary Foundation.
Vocational Service is an important mission of Rotary. The Young Achievers Awards recognise and honour up to three outstanding young Victorians with an award and a cash prize. Awardees are invited to the lunch meeting where a cheque and a Certificate of Achievement are presented.
Registration: https://events.humanitix.com/rotary-melbourne-24may
Now that you have registered click here for a timetable of planned events that we have prepared for Rotary Melbourne Members.
This month the Environmental Sustainability Rotarian Action Group (ESRAG) Oceania newsletter features information on upcoming RICON events. CLICK HERE to read the ESRAG Oceania May 23 edition.
Rotary Melbourne an Evening Conversation with...
Guest Speaker: Adrian Kitto, Co-Founder, Chief Technology Officer, Detexian
Topic 'You, Me & Cybersecurity'
Date/Time Wednesday 10 May 23 5.50 for 6.00 - 7.30pm
Venue The Lyceum Club, Melbourne also Online via Zoom
Price $30 (light refreshments provided) / $10 Zoom
Join us for a night of networking and informative conversation.
Register https://events.humanitix.com/rotary-melbourne-10may
Thank you to Barbara Yerondais for the reflection on Wednesday 3 May 23.
At the meeting on Wednesday 3 May the Guest Speaker was Don Watson, Writer, Author
ROMAC provides surgical treatment for children in Australia and New Zealand from developing countries from our Pacific Region in the form of Life Giving and/or dignity restoring surgery not accessible to them in their home country.
If you would like to read the latest ROMAC Chairman's Message and article for April 2023 please click on this link
The Australian Rotary Health Autumn Update 2023 is a 12-page publication is available here and features the Chairman's Report from PDG Kevin Shadbolt OAM, Lift the Lid Walk highlights, ARH Research Findings, recent fundraising events and more.
Tony Pearce, Victoria's Inspector-General for Emergency Management & Chair Emergency Services Foundation.
Tony Pearce, Chair of the Emergency Services Foundation and Victoria’s Inspector General for Emergency Management, a solo trek over 50 days and 1440kms in the areas worst affected by the 2019/20 black summer fires. He has just reached Euroa.
Thank you for your service of over 40 years in our Club. Your friendship and generosity are appreciated. We hope you had a great day.
Pat Armstrong spoke at our meeting last week about two exciting events to take place just before RICON 2023.
It is with great sadness that the President informed the Club of the death of our dear friend and colleague, Max Hardman.
The Bionics Institute are delighted to invite you to join us for a night of fun and games at the Bionics Institute Charity Trivia Night & Auction on Friday 26th May.
Ruth Martinez has provided a report on the MAGSIKAP Water Sanitation with Health Care and Livelihood in the Philippines.
The Rotary Melbourne office has received a request from Jim Olds, President Torrance Del Amo Rotary Club re meeting a Melbourne Rotarian in Huston last year.
Enjoy a 3-day pass, free of charge, to the House of Friendship, where you’ll be able to connect with thousands of fellow Rotary members from around the world and have access to hundreds of Rotary project booths, vendors, food, and entertainment at the 2023 Rotary International Convention in Melbourne, Australia.
Speaker Don Watson, Writer, Author
Topic ‘The Passion of Private White’
Date/Time Wed 3 May 12.30 for 12.50 – 2.00pm
Venue No35 Restaurant Sofitel Hotel on Collins also Online via Zoom
Price $53 (2 course lunch @ No35) / $10 Zoom only online access
At the meeting on Wednesday 26 April the Guest Speaker was Alexandra Badenoch, Former Telstra Group Executive, Transformation, Communications & People and she spoke on the topic of ‘Post Pandemic Workplace Transformation and the Future of Work’
Thank you to President Adrian Nelson for last week's reflection.
Are you looking to expand your global network and connect with like-minded people of action?
Upcoming Convention events. Registration is US$675. Register HERE.
Click HERE for a list of the Host Organising Committee planned events
Help make a House a Home…
RIMERN provide household goods and furniture for rehomed clients of organisations like the Brotherhood of St Laurence and Launch Housing. They warehouse is located in West Brunswick and are currently seeking donations of cookware, microwaves, utensils, washers and other items. Contact John Peberdy jpeberdy@bigpond.net.au for more information if you can assist.
For Rotary Melbourne members who aren’t going to the Convention you can book a 3-day pass for the House of Friendship.
Join this team of no fuss Rotarians. Arrive on your rostered day at 12.15 pmish finishing at 12.50 and join the welcoming Lunch Reception team. You choose the dates, you join the roster, and swaps are easy. It’s a great way to learn Members names and to serve the Club. Please email Jo if you would like to join the roster. Also we are still looking for a handy person.
