Rotary Melbourne's evening conversation was held at the Lyceum Club on 14 September. The guest speaker was Dr Renzo Mori, Sustainability Professor and Researcher at RMIT speaking on ‘United Nations Sustainable Development Goals’.
A recording of the meeting can be viewed on Rotary Melbourne’s YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/pq5R5uBsrwQ
This Week Wednesday 21 September – Hybrid Lunch Meeting
Annual AFL Lunch – Bring a guest
Guest Speakers Tim & Samantha Lane, Sports Journalists and Broadcasters
Topic 'Footy, Finals and Family'
Venue No35 Sofitel & ZOOM
Time/Venue: 12.30 for 12.50-1400 - Lunch - @ Sofitel No35 and Zoom
Price $53 (2 course lunch @ No35) / $10 Zoom only online access
Register https://events.humanitix.com/rotary-melbourne-21-sep
Let’s fill the room…..Wear your team colours and take a photo with the 2021 Grand Final Cup!
The annual Paul Harris Breakfast is fast approaching and this year we are joined by guest speaker Jeroen Weimar who will be speaking on the career transitions he has navigated and the influencing factors behind his changing path.
HUSH will be hosting a gathering with a difference for healthcare workers, patients, carers and supporters. We hope that Rotary Melbourne members can join us!
MITS (Melbourne Indigenous Transition School) has shared their latest newsletter here. Edward Tudor, Executive Director, shares the exciting progress MITS are making on their 371 Church St boarding house and Year 8 program expansion. They also highlight the incredible work of our Wellbeing Program and the many people who support their students. Finally, they take a look at what some of their alumni have been up to in their 'work experience' week.
Next Evening with Dr Renzo Mori : Wednesday 14 September 2022
Speaker Dr Renzo Mori, Sustainability Professor and Researcher at RMIT
Topic: ‘United Nations Sustainable Development Goals’
Time: 5.50 for 6.00 - 7.30pm
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Venue: ZOOM or
Dorothy Kaiser Room, Level 3, The Lyceum Club,
Ridgway Place Melbourne
Price $30 (light refreshments provided)
$10 ZOOM Online Only Access
Register https://events.humanitix.com/rotary-melbourne-14-sep
At last week’s meeting PDG Peter Frueh updated and informed members on the on the Zone 8 Regionalisation Project and the upcoming vote. Fact sheets at https://creatingtomorrowrotary.org.
In mid September this year, all Rotary Club Members in our Zone will be invited to vote on the RI Regionalisation Pilot.
Now that Spring has well and truly sprung members might like to visit Rotary Melbourne member Sandra Hills garden in the Yarra Valley as part of Vic Open Garden Scheme in October.
Garden DesignFest is back!
After covid enforced cancellations in 2020 and 2021, this year’s Garden DesignFest in November will be bigger and better than ever.
Rotary Melbourne are currently seeking volunteers for the following activities. It for as much time as you can spare.
Service Above Self and One Profits Most Who Serves Best
Rotary Melbourne members may be interested to read the latest Zone 8 Rotary on the Move August edition HERE. Included this month are contact details of the Zone 8 Team.
Your editor, Sue and Past President Reg landed at Heathrow just after the announcement of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II passing.
Last week’s meeting guest speaker was Professor Andrew Pask, Head, Thylacine Integrated Genomic Restoration Research (TIGRR) Lab, University of Melbourne. He gave a very interesting presentation on bringing the extinct Tasmania Tiger back to life.
You can view the full recording of the meeting HERE.
Thank you to Ross Scholes-Robertson for last week's reflection.
Planning is underway for the Around The Bay in a Day Bicycle 2022 event and the Rotary Melbourne fund raising activities for The Smith Family’s - Learning for Life Programme. Please volunteer NOW.
Last week’s meeting guest speaker was Professor Andrew Pask, Head, Thylacine Integrated Genomic Restoration Research (TIGRR) Lab, University of Melbourne. He gave a very interesting presentation on bringing the extinct Tasmania Tiger back to life.
You can view the full recording of the meeting HERE.
After 2 and a half years of COVID, it was momentous to be back at Prahran Market with our energetic Rotary volunteers and generous market stall holders for Second Bite. 🍎🥦🥖
This Week Wednesday 7 September – Hybrid Lunch Meeting
Guest Speaker Professor Andrew Pask, Head, Thylacine Integrated Genomic Restoration Research (TIGRR) Lab, University of Melbourne
Topic ‘Bringing the Tasmanian Tiger Back to Life'
Venue No35 Sofitel & ZOOM
Time/Venue: 12.30 for 12.50-1400 - Lunch - @ Sofitel No35 and Zoom
Register https://events.humanitix.com/rotary-melbourne-7-sep
Chairman Colin Honey
Jim Barry presents a banner from his recent visit to Rotary Denver Cherry Creek whilst on a visit to his son and family in the US.
Jim Barry also took out the raffle this week. The raffle is managed by the Community Welfare Committee and supports their activities. Should you want to join the roster let Jo know.
Planning is underway for the Around The Bay in a Day Bicycle 2022 event and the Rotary Melbourne fund raising activities for The Smith Family’s - Learning for Life Programme. Please vonunteer NOW.
Our Membership Director Bernie McIntosh reminds all members of the rewards of Club membership and consider bringing a guest with a view to membership. How about the upcoming AFL lunch or the Tassie Tiger reviver this week? See above article on upcoming speakers for dates.
