Rotary Melbourne hopes you had a restful break and wishes you a happy and prosperous new year for 2023.
As a Rotary Melbourne member you maybe aware Rotary is extremely active in Sri Lanka and Past Rotary International President Ravi Ravindran (a close friend, who is also a member of the same Rotary Club in which I was once a member) is constantly raising the bar. By Suresh Marcandan.
Whether in good times or in bad, the tiny island nation of Sri Lanka never fails to disappoint when hosting international events. This is particularly so when it comes to Rotary events, and hence the recent visit of RIP Jennifer Jones on her “Imagine Tour” of Sri Lanka, was no exception. By Suresh Marcandan.
Fiona Lange, University of Melbourne IEHU has provided an update on latest incidence data of trachoma in indigenous communities.
25 January Vocational Service Issues Panel - Managing Major Infrastructure Projects
Register https://events.humanitix.com/rotarymelbourne-25jan
Iconic RCM event showcasing our own member's expertise.
Next Meeting Wednesday 18 January 23 – RIMERN Volunteer Day
Join us at RIMERN warehouse for a tour and volunteer day
Time 11am for some volunteering, packing, sorting etc..
At 12.30 we will break for refreshments and hear about the project.
Venue RIMERN (Rotary Inner Melbourne Emergency Relief Network), 32-34 Lincoln St, Brunswick East VIC 3057
Price Your time - Free
Register: https://events.humanitix.com/rotarymelbourne-18jan.
This month the Environmental Sustainability Rotarian Action Group (ESRAG) ESRAG January 2023 Volume 7 Issue 7 features an article titled 'Rotarians Protecting the Air We Need to Live'.
Trevor, Peter, Deb (and David) had a good Second Bite 🍎🥦🥖 collection on Sunday, both in terms of quantity and quality. We had 3 boxes of egg plant, 3 boxes of mango, many bananas, onions, potatoes and lots of bread. It filled up the SUV. We then dropped the collection at the Salvation Army.
At last week's Rotary Melbourne meeting Sandy Knight, Montreal-Westward Rotary Club exchanged banners with President Adrian. Sandra also invited any Rotary Melbourne members who may be visiting Montreal in the future to make contact with her club.
This year’s Christmas Appeal supports Rochester Flood recovery efforts. So far we have exceeded the goal set thanks to the generosity of lunch attendees and members from afar.
We heard from Heather Watson, President of Rotary Rochester how the floods have impacted and how grateful they are of the support. Only 100 of the 1000 homes in Rochester have NOT been inundated by water! Thank you.
Tax deductible Donations can be still be made via Give Now. https://www.givenow.com.au/rotarymelbxmasrochesterflood.
The Rotary office will be closed for the period 19 December reopening on 16 January 2023. In this time urgent matters can be referred to President Adrian Nelson or Honorary Secretary John Saunders.
To all Club members wishing you a happy and safe festive season full of warmth and joy. The Club through you, the members, has activated and it has been a pleasure to work with you to improve the lives of many.
I am grateful of your kindness.
Merry Christmas, Jo
Are you looking to expand your global network and connect with like-minded people of action?
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At last week's meeting on 14 December 22, Aviv Palti, the President of Rotary Passport Melbourne (RPM), spoke about their unique club which has members in 6 countries, all working on in-country projects and collaborating for greater impact.
Jo came across the attached song written by Barry Rawlings and sung to the tune of Jingle Bells. Enjoy.
Next Meeting Wednesday 18 January 23 – RIMERN Volunteer Day
Join us at RIMERN warehouse for a tour and volunteer day
Time 11am for some volunteering, packing, sorting etc..
At 12.30 we will break for refreshments and hear about the project.
Venue RIMERN (Rotary Inner Melbourne Emergency Relief Network), 32-34 Lincoln St, Brunswick East VIC 3057
Price Your time - Free
Register: https://events.humanitix.com/rotarymelbourne-18jan.
As we take a break for the holidays, President Adrian reflects on the year at Rotary Melbourne.
Leigh was sponsored by Rotary Club of Melboune in 1979 for a Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarship which District endorsed. He went to the University of Birmingham UK, where he studied foundry metallurgy. He worked briefly in UK before going to USA where he had a successful career, including working with high performance vehicles in Indianapolis. He was on a brief visit to Melbourne but his wife became ill so it will be longer than anticipated. Leigh is yet another Rotary Scholar nominated by our Club who has not only excelled in his field but demonstrated his gratitude to Rotary by keeping in touch. It was great that he reached out to Rotary Melbourne and attended our Festive Lunch on Wednesday 14 December 2023. By Bob Fels
At last week’s Festive meeting we were all entertained by tenor Christopher Busietta and soprano Dana Zeimer. It was a very packed meeting with a very full room and a number of presentations.
The trailer for the Balwyn Rotary Rotary Hoe (get it?) has a bit of background behind it.
President Adrian acknowledged David Beanland's service above self.
The attached December 2022 newsletter brings you up to date with progress on our Rotary Give Every Child a Future (RGECAF) project. This newsletter details the immunisation progress on the ground, and explains how close we are to completing the funding of this huge project. Less than US$200,000 to go!
Central 2 celebrated Christmas with great wine and great food at RACV Club, Melbourne on Tuesday 29 November 22. Thanks to Deb Yin Foo for her report.
Rotary Club of North Melbourne are helping to raise fund for the displaced people arriving here in Melbourne from war torn Ukraine. Funds raised will be helping these people with resettlement, clothing, medical , children in schools and visa challenges. Click HERE to view the details.
