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.
Rotary Melbourne welcomed and inducted Sam McLarty on 28 February 2024 with the classification Corporate Designee - Bionics Institute, and is our youngest ever member at almost 26.
The link attached is a powerful presentation earlier this week by Rosie Batty on family violence at the National Press Club in Canberra. Rosie cited some alarming statistics and this quote resonated: 'gender inequality and violence against women go hand in hand.' by Peter Berg
A delegation of Rotary Melbourne members and guests were warmly welcomed to WEHI on Thursday 4 April 24.
Rotary Melbourne were saddened this month with the deaths of two tireless and fearless advocates for young people, Joe Tucci of the Australian Childhood Foundation and Les Twentyman, founder of the Les Twentyman Foundation.
At the Rotary Melbourne Evening Conversation on Wednesday 3 April 24 we Rotrians, Rotoracts and friends packed 12,000 meal packs for FORaMEAL.
Rotary Melbourne is delighted to announce that Dr Doug Hilton AO has accepted the Club’s invitation to be the eighth Orator to commemorate the life and works of our Past President Thomas Baker and will speak on the topic 'If science is to save us'. This is also a Partners Day so dont miss out and BOOK NOW.
Next Meeting Wednesday 10 April 24
Guest Speaker Dr Chantel Thornton, Specialist Breast Cancer Surgeon - Partners Day
Time/Date Wednesday 10 April 24 @ 12.30 for 12.50 - 2.00pm
Venue No35 Sofitel on Collins also Online via Zoom
Price: Lunch $60 via Zoom $10
Bookings & Information: https://events.humanitix.com/rotary-melb-10-april.
Thank you to Robert Fisher for your reflection on Wednesday 27 March 24. Your editor apologises for not including Robert's reflection in last week's Bulletin.
Rotary Melbourne member and Past District Governor, Amanda Wendt was invited by Rotary International President-elect Stephanie Urchick to present at the International Assembly in Orlando, Florida earlier in January. What is the true value of the Four-Way Test? A grievance against members we disagree with? Or, the principles for visionary leadership.
Congratulations on Jo Mavros becoming a grandmother to two beautiful cherub granddaughters Eleni and Nina (pink hat), both born around 2kg at noon Friday 5th April 24.
