Good news - a study on UK trees shows that trees could store almost twice as much carbon as previously thought. Different trees will have different levels of sequestration though and likely cannot directly apply results of this study to Australia because of many different species of trees - still very promising news and other future studies hopefully provide similar results. Read more here: https://phys.org/news/2022-12-uk-woodlands-carbon-previously.html
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, is embarking early 2023 on a solo trek over 50 days and 1440kms in the areas worst affected by the 2019/20 black summer fires.
Tony Pearce, Chair of the Emergency Services Foundation and Victoria’s Inspector General for Emergency Management, is embarking early 2023 on a solo trek over 50 days and 1440kms in the areas worst affected by the 2019/20 black summer fires.
Rotary International President-elect R. Gordon R. McInally revealed the 2023-24 presidential theme, Create Hope in the World, during the International Assembly in Orlando, Florida, USA, 9 January.
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The Club’s first meeting at the Sofitel celebrated Rotary’s Vocational Service month, featuring three members – Moderator Richard Parker whose career embraced major projects such as public housing and the Melbourne City Link project, major project management expert, Nick Pelham, and residential project manager and architect, Barbara Yerondais.
In 2022 Jemima Halprin undertook to produce a video for her VCE Media exam. It is titled 'Little Little' and is about a Burmese refugee, Rashid, who arrived by boat with his family and is now studying at Swinburne University.
Guest Speaker Professor Graham Currie FTSE, Professor of Public Transport, Director Public Transport Research Group,
Monash University Australia
Topic New Developments in Public Transport
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
The Balwyn Group had its summer lunch on Sunday 15 January at the lovely residence of Robin and Liz Reid. It was a perfect occasion enjoyed by all.
Our Club Meeting Photographers need some additional volunteers. The aim is to have sufficient photographers so that you would only be scheduled every two or three months to take photos at our weekly meeting.
You do not have to be an expert photographer. We have guidelines which describe what is required, and we will provide induction / additional support for all new volunteers. It is a great opportunity to help develop your photographic skills and get involved in recording the history of our Club!
Please advise Bill Pickett if you can help: Email: bill@pickettconsulting.com.au Mob: 0408 390 558
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Did you know that there is a Rotary Tennis Tournament on prior to the RI Convention 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
The Rotary Southbank ESG Group invites you to their Australia Day event on Thursday 26 Jan 23.
Click HERE to view the newsletter from the District 9800 Foundation Committee with some exciting information on the work of the committee in District 9800.
Congratulations PP John Edmonds on being awarded the Probus Club of Melbourne President’s Award for Meritorious Service. This is in recognition of the long-standing contribution and service to the Probus club. The award will be presented by Rick Ladbury, President, on 16 March 23.
Topic Vocational Service Issues Panel – Managing Major Infrastructure Projects
Speaker Panel Barbara Yerondais, Nick Pelham, Jim Orchard, Moderator Richard Parker
Venue No35 Sofitel/Zoom
Price $53 (2 course lunch @ No35) / $10 Zoom only online access
At last week’s RIMERN field trip/meeting we all pitched in and volunteered for several hours.
To kick off Rotary Melbourne social events we will hold a Picnic at Rotary Park on Thursday 2nd February – so please pack your baskets, rugs and bring your champagne and chicken sandwiches for a great fellowship event.
Rotary Melbourne hopes you had a restful break and wishes you a happy and prosperous new year for 2023.
As a Rotary Melbourne member you maybe aware Rotary is extremely active in Sri Lanka and Past Rotary International President Ravi Ravindran (a close friend, who is also a member of the same Rotary Club in which I was once a member) is constantly raising the bar. By Suresh Marcandan.
Whether in good times or in bad, the tiny island nation of Sri Lanka never fails to disappoint when hosting international events. This is particularly so when it comes to Rotary events, and hence the recent visit of RIP Jennifer Jones on her “Imagine Tour” of Sri Lanka, was no exception. By Suresh Marcandan.
Fiona Lange, University of Melbourne IEHU has provided an update on latest incidence data of trachoma in indigenous communities.
25 January Vocational Service Issues Panel - Managing Major Infrastructure Projects
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Iconic RCM event showcasing our own member's expertise.
Next Meeting Wednesday 18 January 23 – RIMERN Volunteer Day
Join us at RIMERN warehouse for a tour and volunteer day
Time 11am for some volunteering, packing, sorting etc..
At 12.30 we will break for refreshments and hear about the project.
Venue RIMERN (Rotary Inner Melbourne Emergency Relief Network), 32-34 Lincoln St, Brunswick East VIC 3057
Price Your time - Free
Register: https://events.humanitix.com/rotarymelbourne-18jan.
