What a Coup for Rotary Melbourne to secure a slot!
Look closely at the image – you will see that the floral bed on St Kilda Road (opposite The National Gallery op Victoria) will soon be in Rotary colours sporting our logo and the words Rotary Melbourne.
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
Guest Speaker Don Watson, Writer, Author
Topic 'The Passion of Private White'
Date/Time Wednesday 26 April 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
Registration: https://events.humanitix.com/rotary-melbourne-3may.
Guest Speaker Alexandra Badenoch, Former Telstra Group Executive, Transformation, Communications & People
Topic ‘Post Pandemic Workplace Transformation and the Future of Work’
Register https://events.humanitix.com/rotary-melbourne-26apr
At the meeting on Wednesday 19 April it was the 7th Thomas Baker Oration and the Guest Speaker was Professor Sharon Lewin AO, Director of the Doherty Institute, speaking on the topic 'From HIV to COVID-19 and beyond: the role of antiviral therapeutics in pandemic response’.
President Adrian made an exciting announcement at last weeks meeting on 19 April. The 2023 Angus Mitchell Oration will be delivered by the Hon John Howard OM AC. Please save this important date in the Rotary Melbourne calendar.
Are you looking to expand your global network and connect with like-minded people of action?
Upcoming Convention events. Registration from today is US$675.
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@RMIT Melbourne – volunteers FORaMEAL
We packed 12,400 packs 😊
At 4 meals per pack that is 49,600 people will be fed
Melbourne Rotary welcomed and inducted Anthony Battaini into the Club on 5 April 2023. Anthony is provides executive coaching and talent development at Hudson Global Resources and he will be a member of the Central 1 Group. Anthony is excited about joining Rotary Melbourne and is looking forward to his participation in the Club committees and activities.
Susan Barton has reached out to let all Rotary members and friends of the Lighthouse Golf Day on Monday 29 May at the exclusive, Royal Melbourne Golf Club.
This is a callout for blankets, doonas and fan heaters to be donated to the Rochester communities.
To celebrate Rotary Melbourne’s visiting sister and friendship clubs during the 2023 Rotary International Convention, you and your partner are invited to join us for a special evening with Rotarians and friends from across Australia and all over the world at our Marvellous Melbourne Cocktail Party at Melbourne's iconic Hotel Windsor.
Registration: https://www.trybooking.com/CGFWW
Thomas Baker Oration Prof. Sharon Lewin AO, Director of the Doherty Institute
Topic ‘From HIV to COVID-19 and beyond: the role of antiviral therapeutics in pandemic response’
Venue @ Level1 Latrobe Room Sofitel Melbourne 12.30 for 12.50-2.00pm
Cost: $60 (2 course lunch)
Registration: https://events.humanitix.com/thomas-baker-oration-2023
Bookings filling fast and essential.
Reg & Sue Smith had the good fortune to attend as guests at the meeting of the Rotary Club of Westwood Village which is near the Unviersity of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). In fact they support a vibrant Rotaract Club on the UCLA Campus.
Save the date for this lunch, on Saturday 24 June, as we congratulate DGE Ron Payne as he takes the reigns from DG Mandi Wendt. Hyatt Place ConventionCentre, Essendon Fields 12:00pm for 12:30pm - 3:30pm.
Rotary Melbourne member Ahmed Tohow gave a wonderful and moving presentation at the Rotary Hawthorn lunch meeting on 5 April on African Australian Youth & Violence.
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MITS (Melbourne Indigenous Transition School) has shared their latest newsletter here. Edward Tudor, Executive Director, notes 'Our MITS students and alumni have all enjoyed a great first term, working hard inside the classroom and embracing the excitement and energy of life in Melbourne'.
For the 9th edition of District 9800 Networker for 2022-2023. Please click here
Last Wednesday 5 April a survey link was sent to all Rotary Melbourne Club members. It only takes around 6 minutes to complete and will give insights into member opinions on meetings and engagement.
Can you help? Are you handy with a drill and a hammer?
Are you looking to expand your global network and connect with like-minded people of action?
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All members and friends are invited and encouraged to bring a friend partner or child to assist with the packaging of bulk food for distribution to those in desperate need.
Time from 5.50 for 6.00 - 7.00pm
Venue RMIT Level 9, Building 80 RMIT University 435-457 Swanston St, Melbourne
Price $15 (donation to FORaMEAL)
Register https://events.humanitix.com/rotary-melbourne-12apr
At the meeting on Wednesday 5 April the Guest Speaker was James Tomkins OAM, OLY, Olympic Rower and member of the famous "Awesome Foursome" Rowing team, speaking on the topic 'Doing the right thing in sport is sometimes hard and sometimes easy'.
