VIEW THE LIVESTREAM! - World Polio Day 2022 and Beyond: A healthier future for mothers and children
The livestream of Rotary International and the World Health Organization’s World Polio Day 2022 and Beyond: A healthier future for mothers and children two-day conference was held last Friday, 21 October. Click HERE to view the recorded livestream.
At last Wednesday's meeting (19 October 22) Peter Berg provided an update on Claire Moore's Sweet Justice project.
Thank you to The Rt Revd the Hon Dr Peter Hollingworth AC OBE for last week's reflection.
As we prepare for World Polio Day this Monday 24 October, here are the Top 5 Reasons to End Polio Now edited from an article by PDG Murray Verso, End Polio Now Coordinator.
At 180 million years old, the Daintree is the most ancient surviving rainforest on the planet. It's situated on Kuku Yalanji Country, where the songs and stories of Traditional Owners have echoed through the trees for thousands of years. Connie and Dave Pinson, the husband-and-wife team behind Daintree Life, are two locals making their voices heard.
Dennis Shore, Co-Vice Chair and Promotions Director, has produced the attached Procedure which steps Rotarians through the process to ensure they register and pay in Australian Dollars. The Procedure also emphasises the benefit in registering before 15 December, where there price increases by USD100. Click here for info.
Register HERE.
This offer expires 15 December 22. Read the latest newsletter on exciting volunteering opportunities.
When after months of “sleeping rough”, a homeless person finally gets housed, they usually walk into their barely furnished flat or unit with no essential homeware for kitchen, bathroom, or bedroom.
Update on PP Robert Fisher: He has walked 236km towards his target of 350km (100km more than last year). Thanks to the great support of members he has inreased his fund raising goal to $5,000. He is now top of the leaderboard so lets continue to support him so that he stays there. Well done Robert.
https://www.rotarywalkwithus.org/s/528/616/e
Last Thursday (20 October), sixteen Rotarians and guests enjoyed the “Annual Balwyn and Hawthorn-Kew Snooker Challenge” at the 183-year-old Athenaeum Club.
The date and venue for the all of Batman Cluster, District Governor Amanda are now locked in (Monday 14 November, Red Emperor, M10, Mid-Level, Southbank). Past District Governor Philip Archer is producing a promotional flyer to be circulated soon.
Last week’s meeting guest speaker was Australian cricketer Brad Hodge. Brad gave a light-hearted and insightful talk on T20 cricket and of his personal experiences touring with the Australian Cricket Team. You can view the meeting HERE.
This Week Wednesday 26 October – Hybrid Lunch Meeting
Guest Speaker: Victor Perton, Founder, CEO and Chief Optimism Officer of the Centre for Optimism
Topic ‘The Case for Optimism the impact of Positive Leadership’
Time 12.30 for 12.50 – 2.00pm
Venue No 35 Sofitel or ZOOM
Price $53 (2 course lunch @ No35) / $10 Zoom only online access
Register https://events.humanitix.com/rotarymelbourne-26oct.
Members wanting to dispose securely old member directories are welcome to drop them in to the Rotary office or pass them to Jo at meetings.
Rotary Melbourne members may be interested to read the latest Zone 8 Rotary on the Move October edition HERE. Included this month is an update on Rotary support for the East Gippsland milling project.
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Remember register and pay before to save USD100. Register HERE.
This offer expires 15 December 22. Read the latest newsletter on exciting volunteering opportunities.
This Week Wednesday 19 October – Hybrid Lunch Meeting
Guest Speaker: Brad Hodge, Former Australian Cricketer
Topic ‘The Impact of T20 on World Cricket’
Time 12.30 for 12.50 – 2.00pm
Venue No 35 Sofitel or ZOOM
Price $53 (2 course lunch @ No35) / $10 Zoom only online access
Chairman Austen Burleigh
Register https://events.humanitix.com/rotarymelbourne-19oct.
Rotary Melbourne Sir John Reid Community Service Award 2022 is now open for applications which close this Wednesday 19 October 2022.
You maybe inerested in attending the Bayside Community Concert for Ukraine Displaced Persons this Sunday 23 October.
Book here
Support PP Robert Fisher
District 9800 Rotary Walk with Us to end Polio
https://www.rotarywalkwithus.org/s/528/616/e
Close to 20 Rotary Melbourne members & guests toured the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute on Wednesday 12 October.
Rotary Melbourne's evening conversation was held at the Lyceum Club on 12 October. The guest speaker was Suman Dahal, Director / Co-Founder, Bright Night Gin speaking on ‘Introducing Award-winning Bright Night Gin’.
A recording of the meeting can be viewed on Rotary Melbourne’s YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/gxzbGJ7gLNk
The Zone 8 Regionalisation pilot ballot results are in and 89% of clubs across the zone expressing a YES vote.
Thursday 20th October, 2022 6:30pm for 7:00pm
Venue: The Athenaeum Club
87 Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000
This is a rare opportunity to dine at the exclusive 150-year-old Athenaeum Club private “PRESIDENT'S SUITE” dining room, followed by a fun night of snooker.
There are still a few places available. No experience necessary. Ladies welcome.
Contact Kelton Dennis k.dennis@firstline.com.au
For the 3rd edition of District 9800 Networker for 2022-2023. Please click here
This month the Environmental Sustainability Rotarian Action Group (ESRAG) Oceania newsletter features information on upcoming events which are free for all. Click here to read the ESRAG Oceania September 22 edition.
