Speaker Dr Sonja Hood, CEO Community Hubs Australia, President North Melbourne Football Club
Topic: 'Building Bridges through empowering Communities with the Spirit of Football'
Date/Time Wednesday 19 July 12.30 for 12.50 – 2.00pm
Venue No35 Restaurant Sofitel Hotel on Collins also Online via Zoom
Price Lunch $60 via Zoom $10
Chairman Quin Scalzo
Registration: https://events.humanitix.com/rotary-melb-19-july
Rotary Melbourne have received a RedR video which brings alive the importance and success of the Tonga humanitarian training program that was run in Tonga a couple of months ago.
It is with great sadness that Rotary Melbourne advises the passing of our dear friend and colleague, Alistair Urquhart. Alistair passed away on the weekend and more details will be provided when known.
The Evening team turned on an excellent Evening Conversation on 12 July 23, hosted by our newest Corporate Member the Bionics Institute.
Some Rotary Melbourne members may not have been able to attend our colleague Ian Jones Memorial on 10 July. PP Kevin Sheehan gave the Rotary Melbourne Eulogy which is attached HERE.
Happy Birthday last week to our two Cancerians who share a birthday a few years apart.
Rotary Melbourne evening conversation with....
An evening visit to the Bionics Institute
Guest Speaker Dr Mehrnaz Shoushtarian,
Topic 'Measuring Tinnitus Using Brain Imaging and Artificial Intelligence'
Date/Time 5.50 for 6.00 - 7.30pm, Wednesday 12 July 2023
Venue Bionics Institute, 384-388 Albert St, East Melbourne
Price $15 (light refreshments provided) / $10 Zoom
Registration: https://events.humanitix.com/rotary-melb-12jul
The Spirit of Australia Foundation have organised several events to commemorate the Battle of Amiens and Sir John Monash's leadership. Members are invited to attend any one of the events commemorating and recognising Sir John Monash our 2nd President. Click here to view the events during August 23.
The Australian Fashion Council recently launched the National Clothing Product Stewardship Scheme Seamless, a critical step towards improving the design, recovery and recycling of clothing in Australia and transitioning to a circular fashion economy by 2030.
This month the Environmental Sustainability Rotarian Action Group (ESRAG) newsletter ESRAG July 2023 Volume 8 Issue 1 features an article titled 'ESRAG's Roadmap for 2023-24'.
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Thank you to The Rt Revd the Hon Dr Peter Hollingworth AC OBE for last week's reflection.
Members mourned the death of our member and colleague Ian Jones at the Rotary meeting 5 July.
At the Rotary Melbourne meeting on Wednesday 5 July the Guest Speaker was Bevan Warner, CEO Launch Housing and he spoke on the topic of 'Homelessness in Melbourne'.
Former chief scientist Alan Finkel, and Honorary Rotary Melbourne member, shares his compelling insights and expertise and makes the case for Australia leading the way in the global transition to clean energy.
Thank you to The Rt Revd the Hon Dr Peter Hollingworth AC OBE for last week's reflection.
For the 12th edition of District 9800 June Networker for 2022-2023. Please click here
Lunch with Colleen Harkin and Cheryl Lacey - They are... Your Children: Take the Lead on Their Education
Fri 28 July 2023 12:00 PM - 2:30 PM Il Gambero, 166 Lygon St, Carlton VIC 3053 Tickets HERE
Join two dynamic and talented educators as they inform and inspire the way forward in education as well as launching Cheryl Lacey's new book
At the Rotary Melbourne meeting on 28 June 23 we witnessed the presentation of a Paul Harris Fellow 3 Sapphire Award to Amanda Wendt. We congratulate Amanda on her year as District Governor and thank her and the 2022/23 leadership team for inspiring our district with unlimited enthusiasm, and demonstrating commitment to Service Above Self.
Sue Smith in the short period of time since her inducation, has volunteered as our Bulletin Editor, produced the Club Directory for the last two years, and provides weekly support online with Zoom for our hybrid club meetings. Congratulations Sue.
Member Subscriptions will be issued on Monday 3 July by email to all members current at 1 July as per Rotary Interntional rules all members at 1 July will be registered to Rotary International.
Guest Speaker Bevan Warner, CEO Launch Housing
Topic Homelessness in Melbourne
Date/Time Wednesday 5 July 12.30 for 12.50 – 2.00pm
Venue No35 Restaurant Sofitel Hotel on Collins also Online via Zoom
Cost $60/$10
Registration: https://events.humanitix.com/rotary-melbourne-5july
The Australian Rotary Health June 2023 Newsletter is available here and features the a report on the Rotary International Convention involvement, Indigenous Health Scholarship Recipients 2023, recent fundraising events and more
The Rotary Melbourne meeting on Wednesday 28 June was our 2022-23 Presidential Changeover meeting which exemplified Rotary Melbourne at its best.
President Chris and our leadership advises Members that a contract with the Sofitel has been renewed to house our weekly meetings. As a result there will be an increase in lunch prices to be advised.
The Forth Bridge Award for 2022-23, is well-deserved by Mary Barry. Mary's award was for her contribution to the Rotary International Convention as Chair of the Host Organising Committee. Congratulations Mary.
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