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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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.
