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.
A sad note from Faleiry Koczkar (George's wife): ‘.. it’s now my sad duty to inform you that George passed away in Darnlee Aged Care Residence early last Sunday morning - 28th August. George loved the Rotary Meetings and the friends he made there and was so disappointed not to be able to attend meetings when he entered Darnlee.”
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.
Date & Time: Friday September 9, 2022 6.30-7.30pm
Venue: State Library Victoria, Create Quarter – enter via 328 Swanston St. Melbourne
The Arts Committee invites Club members and guests to attend an event at the 2022 Melbourne Writers Festival – it’s a free event discussion with the winners of ‘The Age’ 2022 Book of the Year awards which will be announced on the festival opening night. Club members and guests can book as follows: https://mwf.com.au/program/meet-the-winners-the-age-book-of-the-year-awards-fba1/
On making a booking please advise Peter Berg at pberg8@bigpond.net.au and confirm an interest in joining Club members at dinner after the event.
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.
This week’s update from Mary Barry set a challenge to local Rotarians as the US is leading in registrations.
Remember register and pay before to save USD100. Register HERE
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
Last week Rotary Melbourne was visited by Aparna Sunku, a Rotarian from India. Aparna exchanged a banner with President Adrian Nelson.
History after 47 years Rotary Melbourne's very own DG presented at last week’s meeting.
You can view the full recording of the meeting HERE.
For the 2nd edition of District 9800 Networker for 2022-2023. Please click here
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.
Your editor, Sue and Past President Reg have returned home safely after an amazing visit to the Kimberley's and Broome.
Peter Davis provided the following report on the Commemoration of the Battle of Amiens on 8 August 2022.
The call for breakout proposals for the 2023 Melbourne Convention is now open through Rotary International (RI). The RI Learning and Development team will be accepting breakout session proposals until Friday 30 September 2022 through online call for proposals where you also find more information on lodging your submission.
A reminder to complete this important Rotary Melbourne Members Group survey, sent via email to all members on Friday 5 August, if you haven't already done so and thank you to those that have. The survey closes Friday 19 August.
Stephanie A. Urchick, of the Rotary Club of McMurray, Pennsylvania, USA, is the selection of the Nominating Committee for President of Rotary International for 2024-25.
Thank you to Ruth Carlos Martinez for last week's reflection.
A number of Rotary Melbourne members attended this event.
Last week’s meeting was the awarding of the Monash Medal to Prof Emer Peter Darvall AO FTSE FIE Aust
You can view the full recording of the meeting HERE.
This Week Wednesday 17 August – Hybrid Lunch Meeting
Guest Speaker Professor Douglas Hilton AO FAA FTSE FAHMS, Director, WEHI
Topic 'WEHI Research Impact and Combatting Malaria'
Venue No35 Sofitel & ZOOM
Time/Venue: 12.30 for 12.50-1400 - Lunch - @ Sofitel No35 and Zoom
Register https://events.humanitix.com/rotary-melbourne-17-aug
