Tangly Ton, President Rotaract Club of Siem Reap, has provided an update on his studies along with details of recent Rotary projects including the work of the Cambodia Rural Students Trust (CRST).
At the Rotary Melbourne Evening Conversation on Wednesday 13 March 24 we visited the BioEYES program, conducted by the Monash Biomedicine Discovery Institute at Monash University.
Rotary International PEACE fellowships:
This opportunity is funded by Rotary International. Applications supported by District 9800 Clubs close: Wednesday 15 May 2024. However, the sooner Rotary Melbourne can identify a candidate to sponsor, we can develop them and their application together. We would appreciate identifying potential candidates by Monday 15 April to give us time to help them. For more information click: URL: www.rotary.org/en/our-programs/peace-fellowships.
Next Meeting Wednesday 20 March 24
Guest Speaker Project Champion Rotarians
Topic 'Members Lunch'
Time/Date Wednesday 20 March 24 @ 12.30 for 12.50 - 2.00pm
Venue No35 Sofitel on Collins also Online via Zoom
Price: Lunch $60 via Zoom $10
Register: https://events.humanitix.com/rotary-melbourne-lunch20mar
At this meeting we will showcase current projects and Club activities over lunch. A great opportunity to bring a guest, enjoy the view and hear of a few of our meaningful Club projects.
The leadership of the prestigious Walter and Eliza Hall Institute (‘WEHI’) will host a visit of Rotary Melbourne members on 4 April 2024, from 1pm to 3pm.
Wednesday 3 April 24 5.50 for 6.00 - 7.00pm Evening Conversation: FORaMEAL packing
Venue RMIT Level 9, Building 80 RMIT University 435-457 Swanston St, Melbourne
Register https://events.humanitix.com/rotary-melb-3-apr
BOOK NOW! To ensure sufficient ingredients for meal packing are ordered, we ask you to book 2 weeks in advance, by Wednesday 20 March 2024.
Have you watched our Rotary Melbourne YouTube Channel lately? It features our People of Action, including volunteering projects. Our Speaker Series is updated regularly, showcasing our amazing weekly guest speakers. Plus major events including our 2021 Future of Peace Leadership Symposium and last year’s Rotary International Convention here in Melbourne. Be inspired and watch the channel here.
Gathering on the Goldfields
Bendigo: Friday 12 to Sunday 14 April 2024
Bookings close Monday 25 March 2024.
Book NOW https://www.trybooking.com/events/1126739/sessions/4194420/sections/2109327/tickets.
Thank you to Ruth Carlos Marinez for last week's reflection.
Changepreneurs invites you to join us for a special event filled with inspiration, empowerment, and connection. This IWD year's theme, "Count Her In: Invest in Women. Accelerate Progress," underscores our commitment to recognizing and uplifting the contributions of women in society.
Jane Pennington (End Polio Coordinator D9800) provides this communication to help mobilize support and donations for the ongoing fight against polio, ultimately bringing Rotary International and its partners closer to achieving the goal of a polio-free world.
The following is adapted by PDG Murray Verso (End Polio Now Coordinator) from a review of the past year provided by the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI).
Our Rotary Melbourne interactive water trailer is travelling across the Big Rivers Region of the Northern Territory with the Katherine West Health Board, introducing the Tackling Indigenous Smoking (TIS) program.
In this month’s Melbourne Zero update, dive into a thought-provoking article from Peter Mares about how our housing system perpetuates homelessness. Homelessness is not a bug in the system, writes – it’s a predictable outcome of our housing policies, and if we want to eliminate homelessness, we need a different approach. Read his insights HERE
Rotary Melbouene is excited to share that our corporate member the Bionics Institute have raised $143,823 on their first ever Giving Day!
A very special evening meeting is being planned for this Wednesday 13 March 24 at the BioEyes at Monash University.
Topic Inspiring students about science
Date/Time 5.50 for 6.00 - 8:00pm, Wed 13 March
Venue: Ground floor, Biomedical Learning and Teaching Building, 7 Ancora Imparo Way, Monash University, Clayton Campus
In Person Only
At the Rotary Melbourne meeting on Wednesday 6 March 24 the Guest Speakers were Robert Klupacs, CEO and Dr Yingjie Hu, Research Engineer who spoke on ‘Giving the gift of hearing: 35 years and counting’.
University of South Australia researchers have revealed the potential of enzymes derived from prickly paddy melon weed to create a more sustainable form of cement and prevent soil erosion.
Can you believe that the first match is THURSDAY MARCH 7th! You have only a couple of days to register for the Rotary Melbourne footy tipping competition which supporting our charitable endeavours.
This month the Environmental Sustainability Rotarian Action Group (ESRAG) newsletter ESRAG March 2024 Volume 8 Issue 9 features an article titled 'How Rotarians advance sustainability'.
Gathering on the Goldfields
Bendigo: Friday 12 to Sunday 14 April 2024
Earlybird registration closes on Saturday 16 December 23
Book NOW https://www.trybooking.com/events/1126739/sessions/4194420/sections/2109327/tickets.
Members and their partners are invited to participate in an amazing Fellowship Excursion in April 2024. This is a fantastic opportunity to get to know other members, discuss current and potential Rotary Melbourne projects and forge lifelong friendships, all while having a fun time. Registrations close this Wednesday 6 March 24.
The Australian Rotary Health February 2024 Newsletter is available here and features articles on upcoming events and feature articles.
At the Rotary Melbourne meeting on Wednesday 28 February 24 the Guest Speaker was Abiola Akinbiyi, Founder Changepreneurs, who spoke on 'Empowering Young CALD Women: Mentoring, Education, Networking and Outreach'.
