Rotary Melbourne (RM) supports Rotary Hawthorn in the important work of Rotary SAFE Families (RSF) on Domestic Violence in funding its educational and information messaging program along with the representation of 5 Club members on the RSF leadership team which most recently has been involved in a project taking RSF into local Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) communities.
Rotary Melbourne is proud to support Nourish, a fantastic initiative first launched in 2016 by Temple Beth Israel and Father Bob's Foundation that provides hot meals to those in need every Monday night. We're helping Nourish go green by providing reusable tote bags for their delicious meals! 
The Rotary Melbourne Meeting on Wednesday 5 February 25 was the Annual State of the City Address with Lord Mayor Nicholas Reece. Click on read more to get the full story and view photo gallery.
Thank you to Trevor Nink, for reading out Ruth Carlos-Martinez's reflection on Wednesday 5 February 25 about 'Using an unknown path towards resolution'.
On Duty: Tony Battaini (MC), Ruth Carlos Martinez (Reflection), Bruce Davidson (Photography), Bruce Davidson (Raffle), Marg Leser, Karen Kim (Reception).
Member Anniversaries: None
Member Birthdays this week: John Shaw.
For the 5th edition of District 9800 January 25 Networker for 2024-2025, please click on Read More below. In this issue they cover articles from around District 9800. You can also read about DG Michael's Monthly Musings - January.
On 24 January 25 at President Catherine met Ian Balcombe,
The Brighton Classic Car Show is to be held on 30-March 2025, at Firbank Grammar Oval, presented by the Rotary Club of Brighton. Cars must be at least 25 years old to enter.
Thank you to Peter Dakin for your reflection on Wednesday 29 January 25 about January being Rotary's vocational service month.
Club Guests Mamum Haque (Inductee), Violetta Fallon.
Visitors Ross Nicholson, Julie Gleeson (Peter Hollingworth), Patricia von Matuschka (Deb Yin Foo).
PP Robert Fisher has provided some background to the award of an Order of Australia Medal (OAM) on 26 January 2025 to Selba-Gondoza Luka, founder and CEO of Afri-Aus Care and Rotary Melbourne's involvment with Afri-Aus Care.
As a humanitarian organisation, peace is a cornerstone of Rotary Melbourne's mission. Rotary creates environments where peace can happen. By carrying out service projects including this year's South Sudan Peace Leadership Program, and supporting peace fellowships and scholarships, our members take action to address the underlying causes of conflict, including poverty, discrimination, ethnic tension, lack of access to education, and unequal distribution of resources.
Stephen Rando reports on celebrating the Year of the Snake at Melbourne Chinatown's vibrant Lunar New Year celebrations this weekend.
The Rotary Melbourne Meeting on Wednesday 29 January 25 was the Vocational Services Panel with Moderator Jenny Taing and panelists Joseph Ebbage & Carol Bond discussing the topic Ethics in Marketing. Click on read more to get the full story and view photo gallery.
The 1st Rotary Melbourne meeting was on Wednesday 22 January 25. It was a RIMERN Volunteering Day.
Member Anniversaries: Garry Fowler (17), Sharann Johnson (31).
Member Birthdays this week: Sandra Hills & Shahid Yamin (Today!), Bob Glindemann.
The Bionics Institute invites you to take part in the Concept Logistics 2025 Charity Golf Day to play 9 holes and network, all while raising vital funds for medical research at the Bionics Institute.
The new annual Rotary Melbourne Music Scholarship supports talented emerging Victorian musicians who need assistance to further their careers or studies in music. Our mission is to nurture the next generation of musical leaders, ensuring they have the resources and opportunities to thrive. Applications opened 1st February.
Golfing friends - early notice to put this event into your calendar for 2025. Rotarians and Friends – they are now taking entries for the next Footscray Rotary Charity Golf Day – Friday 28 March 25, back at Eynesbury Golf course. (roughly half-way between Werribee and Melton).
Carolin Stratmann, is 23 years old and is a member and president of the Rotaract Club Greifswald in Germany. She is coming to Melbourne for an internship at the German School probably in North Fitzroy, as part of her study. She will arrive on 8 September until the 19 December 25. Staying with a family would offer Carolin the possibility to improve her english and learn a new culture. Also to build lasting friendships and become a global citizen is one of her goals. She would also love to volunteer and help with some of our projects. Rotary is a catalyst for service and cultural understanding. You can contact Carolin via carolinstratmann@aim.com
Our stocks of this publication in the Rotary Melbourne office are running low. If any members have a copy (in good condition) they no longer need please donate back to the club. Please bring them in to a meeting and pass onto Jo.
As of January 1, 2025, Thailand has ceased importing plastic waste due to concerns about toxic pollution and health risks. The ban, which has been in discussion since 2020, came into effect this month after years of advocacy by environmental activists aiming to prevent the country from becoming a dumping ground for plastic waste.
A Rotary Melbourne has provided this rather clever Christmas ditty.
This month the Environmental Sustainability Rotarian Action Group (ESRAG) newsletter ESRAG January 2025 Volume 9 Issue 7 features an article titled 'From Fast Fashion to Eco-Champion: Steps for a Sustainable New Year'. Click on read more below.
