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.
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.
Rotary Melbourne hopes you had a restful break and wishes you a happy and prosperous new year for 2023.
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.
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.
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.
25 January Vocational Service Issues Panel - Managing Major Infrastructure Projects
Register https://events.humanitix.com/rotarymelbourne-25jan
Iconic RCM event showcasing our own member's expertise.
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'.
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.
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!
Jo came across the attached song written by Barry Rawlings and sung to the tune of Jingle Bells. Enjoy.
As we take a break for the holidays, President Adrian reflects on the year at Rotary Melbourne.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
