Congratulations to Chris Wang who received this year's David Wittner Mentoring Award for his outstanding work in Rotary Melbourne in many areas including mentoring.
At the changeover for 2022-23 Rotary District 9800 Governor Amanda Wendt, the special People of Action Peace Award for our Peace Bell project was awarded to Rotary Melbourne which looks to spread across the world.
A message from President Adrian on the last day of a very eventful Rotary year.
Extensive flooding could have severe consequences for farming, health and the environment.
At the changeover for outgoing Rotary District 9800 Governor Amanda Wendt, the special People of Action Peace Award for our Peace Bell project was awarded to Rotary Melbourne, and our member David Carruthers was recognised as a Champion of Change - Congratulations to all.
Thank you to Ross Scholes-Robertson's reflection on Wednesday 21 June 23.
Rotary International has provided an update on the Give Every Child a Future Rotary and UNICEF Australia vaccination program.
Marg Leser was awarded the 2023 Axle Award presented by VP Catherine Baxter. Congratulations Marg.
Peter noted that he can’t believe it is 60 years since he married Kaye. 'I’m the luckiest bloke in the world'.
Stephen Rando has provided the following information on cyber security. Protecting our club and members from cyber security and scam threats is crucial to safeguard its operations, sensitive data, and reputation.
Did you know? Since Google Maps was made aware of Rotary Park of Remembrance now being named Rotary Melbourne Peace Park a few months ago – over 20000 times this information has been accessed!
Presidents Changeover Lunch Meeting - Partner Day
Speakers: President Adrian Nelson & President Elect Chris Sotiropoulos.
Date/Time Wednesday 28 June 12.30 for 12.45 – 2.00pm
Venue L1, 25 Collins Street: Latrobe Room, Sofitel Melbourne on Collins
Price $53
Registration: https://events.humanitix.com/rotary-melbourne-28june
Note: BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL.
The Rotary Melbourne meeting on Wednesday 21 June celebrated this year's activities and projects and the Guest Speaker was Catherine Baxter, Vice President Humanitarian Services reporting along with Committee Chairs on both Humanitarian and Club Management & Communications on behalf of Peter Davis.
Rotary Melbourne was delighted to see Bill Philip and his wife Mary Lou at our meeting on 21 June and we all wished him a very Happy Birthday, celebrating 95 years.
At the Rotary Melbourne meeting on 21 June 23 we witnessed the presentation of a Paul Harris Fellow 4 Sapphire Award to Jim Orchard 'in appreciation of tangible and significant assistance given for the furtherance of better understanding and friendly relations among peoples of the world'. Congratulations Jim.
Peter Berg has passed on the following information in relation to a research study being conducted by La Trobe University into treating knee pain.
Rotary Melbourne Club’s Past President Dr Peter Rogers was one of the first students who attended Monash University’s campus in 1961 when its buildings were surrounded by paddocks. An article appeared recently in the North West City News on Peter.
At the recent 2023 Rotary International Convention in Melbourne, members of the Zone 8 Regionalisation Pilot Steering Group presented a breakout session to attendees interested in finding out more about the pilot.
Melbourne Rotary welcomed and inducted Berat Kaya into the Club on 24 May 2023. Currently Berat is completing his double degree in Bachelor of Criminology and Psychology from RMIT. Berat is looking forward to connecting with more Rotarians and using his skills further to promote Rotary and continuing his ongoing community engagement.
Rotary Melbourne members may be interested to read the latest Zone 8 Rotary on the Move May edition HERE.
The Evening team turned on another outstanding Evening Conversation on 14 June 23, featuring Manon Beauchamp-Tardieu, Founder and Managing Director, Little Green Panda who spoke on the Topic ‘The Future of Sustainable Packaging'.
Vice Presidents Reporting Day
Guest Speaker Vice Presidents Catherine Baxter
Topic 'Imagine Rotary'
Date/Time Wednesday 21 June 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
Registration: https://events.humanitix.com/rotary-melbourne-21june
President Adrian announced that there had been an abundance of members and friends of the Club honoured at this year’s Kings Birthday announcements
Nominations for the Rotary Melbourne Vocational Service Award are now open and members are invited to submit names of qualified community leaders who have demonstrated distinguished Vocational Service by 30 August 2023.
Congratulations to our club's King's Birthday Honours recipients announced 12th June 2023!
