The Rotary Melbourne Meeting on Wednesday 19 February 25 was the annual Sir John Reid Community Service Award. Click on read more to get the full story and view photo gallery.
On Duty: John Peberdy & Bob Glindemann (Reception), Barbara Yerondais (Raffle), Rosemary Nixon (MC), Robert Fisher (Reflection), Gerald Ashman (Photographer).
AABWA, invite Rotary Melbourne members and friends to the upcoming International Women's Day Luncheon with the theme "Accelerate Action, Drive Change”, bringing together inspiring leaders, change-makers, and organisations to celebrate the achievements of women to advocate for gender equality.
This year has been a significant one for snakebite care in PNG, and it wouldn’t have been possible without an incredible team. Following is what we achieved together.
Rotary Melbourne welcomed and inducted Anne McCormack on 20 November 2024 with the classification CEO - Aged Care. As CEO of mecwacare, Anne is a firm believer in defining human centred models of care, as well as utilising technology and analytics to enhance the lives of the people that receive mecwacare’s services.
Rotary Melbourne members and guests may be interested to read the latest Zone 8 Rotary on the Move February 25 edition (click on READ MORE). There is an interesting article on ‘ALONE WE CAN DO SO LITTLE; TOGETHER WE CAN DO SO MUCH’ by PP AVIV PALTI, ROTARY PASSPORT MELBOURNE AND CURRENT ROTARY FOUNDATION CHAIR.
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Member Anniversaries: Joe Balci (18), Doug Marshall (24).
Member Birthdays this week: George Giamadakis (Today!), Rob Medcalf.
Visiting Rotarians: Ryusuke Yokoyama (Osaka), Christine Zavod (Toorak).
Visitors & Guests of Members: Janice, Inma (Will Abdo), Myra Fisher (Robert Fisher), Penne Ebbage (Joseph Ebbage), Charles & Louise Nelson (Adrian Nelson).
Join other top Rotary Leaders, Patrons Immediate Past Rotary International President Gordon R. McInally and Past Rotary International Vice President Pat Merryweather-Arges to reduce family violence around the world.
Note the Angus Mitchell Oration will be on a different date to be advised
Details to follow
Rotary Melbourne Environmental Sustainability Award 2022 (Special Commendation) was awarded to Little Green Panda founder Manon Beauchamp-Tardieu. Click on Read More below to read an article about Manon's success with Green Panda.
It will be of no surprise to Rotary Melbourne members that Clive Scott AM and former General Manager of the Sofitel on Collins is a passionate supporter of the Arts and alongside his role as Sofitel Australia’s Arts Ambassador, Clive chairs the Board of the Georges Mora Fellowship.
The Rotary Melbourne Meeting on Wednesday 12 February 25 was the Annual Evening Picnic in the Rotary Peace Park for members and guest. Click on read more to get the full story and view photo gallery.
On the eve of the third anniversary of the war in Ukraine, John Hewko, General Secretary and CEO of Rotary International, took part in a panel discussion on “Healing the Wounds of War – Visible and Invisible”. Hewko, whose parents fled Ukraine during World War II, visited Ukraine in 2023 and met with fellow Rotarians, observing the profound challenges faced by its people, as well as spending time with relatives. Hewko reflects on the scale of recovery needed in Ukraine.
Jeju Air flight 7C2216 from Bangkok crashed into a runway barrier at Muan International Airport in Korea on 29 December. The crash claimed the lives of 179 passengers, including a Rotary member. One district in Korea organized 2,000 meals a day for emergency first responders. Read how Rotary members responded.
Rotary Melbourne is excited to announce our new partnership with Run The Tan, reinforcing our commitment to mental health advocacy. This iconic event is more than just a race - it’s a movement dedicated to raising awareness and funding vital mental health initiatives. We’re calling on our Rotary Melbourne community to get involved! Whether you’re running, walking, or volunteering as a marshall or at our Rotary Melbourne Marquee, every step you take helps break the stigma around mental health.
Learn about some of the latest Rotary projects around the world this February from Mexico to Nigeria, from Jamaica to the Netherlands.
Member Anniversaries: Rob Helme (28), Ron Cullen (42), Philip Endersbee (31), Peter McCall (24), Rodney Smith (41).
Member Birthdays this week: Steph Hunt, Bob Burgess.
Club Guests: Nick Reece, Sarah Gosper (Inductee).
Visiting Rotarians: Michael Lapina (Wyndham), Peter Shepheard (Altona), David Fernee (Pakenham), Jenny Foster (Rotary e-Club of Change Makers), John McCaskill (Canterbury), Viraj Patel (Unimelb Rotaract)
Visitors & Guests of Members: Patricia von Matuschka (Bernie McIntosh), David Iza (Deb Yin Foo), Dorothy Minchin, Mark Forytarz, Tom Minchin (Cheryl Lacey), Fleur Maidment (Jenny Foster), Michael Bentley, Gab Pascuzzi, Richard Marshall, David Scalzo, Samantha O'Shaughnessy (Quin Scalzo), Jessie Harman (Peter Rogers), John Kananghinis, (Stephen Rando), Judith Parslow, Liz McCaskill (Peter Berg), Kenoll Wilson, Kumari Fernando (Reg Smith), Guest of Cheryl Lacey, Rebecca Waters, Roland Jabbour (Will Abdo), Theo Zographos, Mark Forytarz (Sana Malik), Tirimanne Randan.
Help promote peace in the world by encouraging peace and development leaders in your community to apply for the Rotary Peace Fellowship. Applications for the 2026 Rotary Peace Fellowships are open until 15 May.
Rotary Melbourne welcomed and inducted Dr Sarah Gosper on 5 February 2025 with the classification Universities – Global Education. As Deputy Director of Monash University's Global Immersion Guarantee Program, Sarah works closely with a diverse set of stakeholders in the Pacific who are committed to climate action and social impact.
If you are interested in keeping up to date with all that’s been happening with volunteers, donations, welfare agencies & clients, and the many exciting things ahead at RIMERN please click on Read More for Issue 12 December/January 25. This issue is full of ways in which you can support RIMERN and the great work they do in supporting our community.
Continuing a long time tradition in our Club, President Catherine had great pleasure in conferring Honorary Membership on Lord Mayor Nicholas Reece for his term of office as Lord Mayor of Melbourne. The values and commitment to community and service are aligned in both Rotary and the office of the Lord Mayor.
This month the Environmental Sustainability Rotarian Action Group (ESRAG) newsletter ESRAG February 2025 Volume 9 Issue 8 features an article titled 'Looking Ahead to COP30: Rotary’s Role in Tackling Climate Change'. Click on read more below.
Friday 16 to Sunday 18 May 2025
The Multi-District Impact Summit is more than just another meeting – it is a summit designed to:
1. Ignite Inspiration: Hear from dynamic speakers who are making a difference in our communities.
2. Foster Collaboration: Network with fellow Rotarians from Districts 9800 & 9510, exchange ideas, and create connections that lead to meaningful partnerships.
3. Enhance Skills: Participate in workshops and breakout sessions tailored to develop leadership, innovation, and community service strategies.
