This month the Environmental Sustainability Rotarian Action Group (ESRAG) ESRAG January 2023 Volume 7 Issue 7 features an article titled 'Rotarians Protecting the Air We Need to Live'.
Trevor, Peter, Deb (and David) had a good Second Bite 🍎🥦🥖 collection on Sunday, both in terms of quantity and quality. We had 3 boxes of egg plant, 3 boxes of mango, many bananas, onions, potatoes and lots of bread. It filled up the SUV. We then dropped the collection at the Salvation Army.
At last week's Rotary Melbourne meeting Sandy Knight, Montreal-Westward Rotary Club exchanged banners with President Adrian. Sandra also invited any Rotary Melbourne members who may be visiting Montreal in the future to make contact with her club.
This year’s Christmas Appeal supports Rochester Flood recovery efforts. So far we have exceeded the goal set thanks to the generosity of lunch attendees and members from afar.
We heard from Heather Watson, President of Rotary Rochester how the floods have impacted and how grateful they are of the support. Only 100 of the 1000 homes in Rochester have NOT been inundated by water! Thank you.
Tax deductible Donations can be still be made via Give Now. https://www.givenow.com.au/rotarymelbxmasrochesterflood.
The Rotary office will be closed for the period 19 December reopening on 16 January 2023. In this time urgent matters can be referred to President Adrian Nelson or Honorary Secretary John Saunders.
To all Club members wishing you a happy and safe festive season full of warmth and joy. The Club through you, the members, has activated and it has been a pleasure to work with you to improve the lives of many.
I am grateful of your kindness.
Merry Christmas, Jo
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At last week's meeting on 14 December 22, Aviv Palti, the President of Rotary Passport Melbourne (RPM), spoke about their unique club which has members in 6 countries, all working on in-country projects and collaborating for greater impact.
Jo came across the attached song written by Barry Rawlings and sung to the tune of Jingle Bells. Enjoy.
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.
As we take a break for the holidays, President Adrian reflects on the year at Rotary Melbourne.
Leigh was sponsored by Rotary Club of Melboune in 1979 for a Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarship which District endorsed. He went to the University of Birmingham UK, where he studied foundry metallurgy. He worked briefly in UK before going to USA where he had a successful career, including working with high performance vehicles in Indianapolis. He was on a brief visit to Melbourne but his wife became ill so it will be longer than anticipated. Leigh is yet another Rotary Scholar nominated by our Club who has not only excelled in his field but demonstrated his gratitude to Rotary by keeping in touch. It was great that he reached out to Rotary Melbourne and attended our Festive Lunch on Wednesday 14 December 2023. By Bob Fels
At last week’s Festive meeting we were all entertained by tenor Christopher Busietta and soprano Dana Zeimer. It was a very packed meeting with a very full room and a number of presentations.
The trailer for the Balwyn Rotary Rotary Hoe (get it?) has a bit of background behind it.
President Adrian acknowledged David Beanland's service above self.
The attached December 2022 newsletter brings you up to date with progress on our Rotary Give Every Child a Future (RGECAF) project. This newsletter details the immunisation progress on the ground, and explains how close we are to completing the funding of this huge project. Less than US$200,000 to go!
Central 2 celebrated Christmas with great wine and great food at RACV Club, Melbourne on Tuesday 29 November 22. Thanks to Deb Yin Foo for her report.
Rotary Club of North Melbourne are helping to raise fund for the displaced people arriving here in Melbourne from war torn Ukraine. Funds raised will be helping these people with resettlement, clothing, medical , children in schools and visa challenges. Click HERE to view the details.
In this update you can read the wonderful story about Dr Neil Browning learned of the plight of 200,000 displaced persons in a refugee camp on the border of Uganda and South Sudan. He and his wife relocated from England to Moyo to help. Unfortunately the hospital had no equipment for surgery so DIK came to the rescue. Click HERE to read more.
Monday 5 December was International Volunteer Day and Donations In Kind (DIK) were delighted to host Year 10 boys from Melbourne Grammar School, our next generation of volunteers ain West Footscray.
The Rotarians Against Malaria (RAM) District Supervisor is a member of his/her RAWCS District Committee. Their appointment is made in accordance with the procedures and requirements of that Committee. A RAM District Supervisor represents RAM on their District RAWCS Committee as well as to the Rotary Clubs and Rotarians within their Districts. Click HERE for more infromation.
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 for December 2022 please click on this link
Every January, we see a big increase in inquiries about joining Rotary. District and club leaders, remember to follow up with these prospective members to ensure that they have a positive experience.
This Week Wednesday 14 December – In person only
Join our annual Festive lunch at No35 filled with friendship, food music and songs.
Time 12.30 for 12.50 – 2.00pm
Venue No 35 Sofitel
Price $53 (2 course lunch @ No35)
Register and donate: https://events.humanitix.com/rotarymelbourne-14dec
