We are pleased to advise that our Organising Committee is well advanced in organising the 2023, Second Rotary World Environment Day luncheon on Wednesday 17 May 2023 in the Sofitel Ballroom.
Congraultions to Keith Callinan and Trudi on the arrival of their great grand child, Eli Harley Dunstan, born 2 March 2023 at Box Hill hospital.
Guest Speaker Dr Jenny Gray, Chief Executive Officer Zoos Victoria
Topic 'Lessons from the Zoo'
Time 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
Register https://events.humanitix.com/rotary-melbourne-15mar
Melbourne Rotary welcomed and inducted Robert Klupacs into the Club on 1 March 2023. Robert is CEO of the Bionics Institute. His classification is Corporate Designee - Bionics Research and he will be a member of the Central 2 Group. Robert, Ann and Melissa are excited about joining Rotary Melbourne as the Institute's philosophies align closely with Rotary's - helping others.
Melbourne Rotary welcomed and inducted Ms Melissa McShane into the Club on 1 March 2023. Melissa is Development Manager at the Bionics Institute. Her classification is Corporate Designee - Bionics Research and she will be a member of the Central 2 Group.
Melbourne Rotary welcomed and inducted Mrs Ann Fazakerley into the Club on 1 March 2023. Ann is Head of Philanthropy at the Bionics Institute. Her classification is Corporate Designee - Bionics Research and she will be a member of the Central 2 Group.
This SAFE Families initiative is focused on providing prevention of abuse information via printed translated Guides and films, initially, to our African Australian communities.
Thank you to Philip Cornish for the reflection on Wednesday 1 March 23.
Shinji Higuchi a member of our sister club RC Osaka updated Rotary Melbourne members & guests, on Wednesday 1 March, on the upcoming Osaka Expo. Click HERE to view a video on the Expo.
Are you looking to expand your global network and connect with like-minded people of action?
Upcoming Convention events.
Register HERE.
The Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity is conducting a study of an experimental influenza (flu) vaccine using new mRNA technology and is seeking healthy adults 65 years and older.
Victoria’s single-use plastic ban came into effect on 1 February 2023. The ban was originally announced in early 2021, with the implementation date set from 2023 to provide time for government to engage businesses on finding alternatives.
Congraultions to Past President Kevin Sheehan and Lisa on the late arrival of their grand daughter recently.
Rotary Melbourne members may be interested to read the latest End Polio Now February newsletter HERE. Included this month is an article titled '2022 In Review'.
The meeting on Wednesday 1 March was a Members meeting and we heard about the Piggery Project in PNG, the Bionics Institute and up update on the International Convention in May.
The Monash Medal is awarded for - Leadership, Integrity and Service - Values of Sir John Monash and of Rotary - to an outstanding Australian who has made a significant contribution to the Australian community and beyond. Nominations are now open.
Past President Peter Rogers has provided the first update on the PNG Community Piggery Enterprise.
You may like to read the attached document by the Conciliation Resources report (Ciaran O'Toole) on Peacebuilding opportunities in Hela Province for those who want a better understanding of the unrest in Hela Province. Hela Province is where the Rotary PNG Community Piggery Enterprise (CPE) Project is conducted.
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 February 2023 please click on this link
Guest Speakers: Peter Lusk, CEO of Southern Cross Kids’ Camps & Tenille Gilbert, Managing Director and Co-Founder For Change Co.
Topic International Women’s Day Panel – ‘Challenging Limitation for Young Women’
Time from 5.50 for 6.00 - 7.30pm
Venue The Lyceum Club, Melbourne also Online via Zoom
Price $30 (light refreshments provided) / $10 Zoom
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.
Two Honorary Past Presidents Peter McCall & Neville Barwick sharing stories of their professional life that had them nominated for membership of Rotary and the subsequent fellowship and service that has transpired. Thank you Cheryl Lacey for sending Rotary Melbourne this image.
Footy Tipping is an important fund raising initiative of the club. Join the Rotary Melbourne Footing Tipping Competition for 2023. AFL footy commences on Thursday 16 March. Dont forget to get your tips in if you have registered.
The Guest Speaker for the meeting on 22 Feb was Ciaran O'Toole, Conciliation Resources, Director South East Asia/Pacific, speaking on the topic ‘Climate Change and Conflict Risks’. Ciaran’s presentation can be viewed HERE or for the full meeting click HERE.
Footy Tipping is an important fund raising initiative of the club. Join the Rotary Melbourne Footing Tipping Competition for 2023.
