Four years ago, under the inspiration of Past President Mary Barry, our New Member Mentoring Program was initiated. Since then, over 30 new members have been allocated among 15 of the trained mentors.
Joan Clemenger the beloved wife of our member Peter passed away on 16 January after a long illness.
A service of thanksgiving for the life of Joan Clemenger AO will be held at St John’s Anglican Church, 86 Clendon Road Toorak Tuesday 5th April at 11am. Refreshments afterwards at the Church Hall.
Those unable to attend can watch via livestream at:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN—y1AHb7GrQL2BfxCiucMfKw
District Governor Elect, Mandi Wendt, gave us an update on District planning at last week's meeting.
Rotary Melbourne member, Vaideek Chaudhary, has agreed to interview various members of the Club as part the Communications Committee idea to get to know members of the Club. Vaideek's first candidate is Jim Orchard.
President Nominee Catherine Baxter’s requested from the podium that members and guests consider supporting the RIMERN (Rotary Inner Melbourne Emergency Relief Network) wine for a van project & volunteering.
Ruth Martinez gave a presentation on WASH recently at the Wyndham Rotary Club.
Rotary Altona City invites members to an evening with Kevin Sheedy on 5 May.
The Wittner Golf Tournament continued this year at the Barwon Heads Golf Club. In attendance were Robin Reid, Phil Endersbee, Clive Weeks, David Carruthers, James Pullar and Doug Marshall.
Attached you will find our latest Conference Update full of content including the Program, Speaker topics, suggested Club Dinner venues, a Friday golf, and much more.
Click here to register.
Thank you to Peter Dakin for last week's reflection. A very appropriate reflection on reigniting fun and fellowship in Rotary Melbourne.
This Week Wednesday 6 April 2022 - Lunch Meeting
Speaker Brendon Gale, CEO & ED Richmond Football Club
Topic ‘The Impact of Indigenous Reconciliation on Club Performance’
Venue No 35 Sofitel & ZOOM Online
Time: 1230 for 1250 - 2pm
PLEASE BOOK TODAY FOR CATERING PURPOSES
Register https://events.humanitix.com/rotary-melb-6-april
Our guest speaker on Wednesday 30 March was Trevor Jensen, Civil Aviation Consultant. Trevor’s aviation experience as a pilot and Senior Executive with many Australian and international airlines has translated into a successful career as an Aviation consultant.
View his presentation here.
MentorMatch facilitates the assimilation of international students into Australian social and business communities by expanding the international students’ social, community, and professional networks through mentoring.
A new circular economy research project based at Deakin University’s Waurn Ponds campus has been launched, in collaboration with Monash University, RMIT, and 20 industry partners.
Rotary Australia World Community Service Ltd (RAWCS) has established the National Flood Appeal via the Rotary Australia Relief Fund (RARF). Click HERE to find out how you can contribute.
A group of 15 people comprising Rotary Melbourne members, partners and guest joined Barb Yerondais for our first in-person architectural walking tour in 3 years.
Our guest speaker on Wednesday 23 March was Emma Germano, President of the Victorian Farmers Federation. Emma delivered an impressive presentation 'Rural & Regional Australia After the Pandemic'.
View her presentation here.
A Certificate of Recognition and Thanks was presented to Jo Mavros for 15 years of Exceptional Service to Rotary Melbourne at last Wednesday’s meeting.
Have you bought your wine supplies for Easter from RIMERN (Rotary Inner Melbourne Emergency Relief Network)?
It’s not too late to register for the District Conference in Albury. There are currently over 300 registrations. For first time conference attendees the registration cost is $330.
Click here to register.
NSW floods kill millions of bees, apiarists warn of flow-on effects to horticulture industry.
This Week Wednesday 30 March 2022 - Lunch Meeting
Speaker Trevor Jensen, Civil Aviation Consultant, former Ansett head of Operations
Topic ‘The Future of Aviation’
Venue No 35 Sofitel & ZOOM Online only
Time: 1230 for 1250 - 2pm
BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL FOR CATERING PURPOSES
Register https://events.humanitix.com/rotary-melb-30-mar
For any network to be successful, it must be of perceived benefit to its participants. With the creation of the Davidson network by the Madras (Chennai) and Bombay (Mumbai) clubs the links have been established. Now we must ensure it has value to the clubs it reaches. We can do this by capitalizing on the opportunities it creates. Dr. Robert Lampard.
To read the first James Wheeler Davidson Club newsletter please click here
