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.
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.
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.
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.
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’.
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
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
Now that you have registered click here for a timetable of planned events that we have prepared for Rotary Melbourne Members – CLICK HERE.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
At the meeting on Wednesday 3 May the Guest Speaker was Don Watson, Writer, Author
Thank you to Barbara Yerondais for the reflection on Wednesday 3 May 23.
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.
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
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
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.
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 to President Adrian Nelson for last week's reflection.
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.
