Tony Pearce, Victoria's Inspector-General for Emergency Management & Chair Emergency Services Foundation.
Tony Pearce, Chair of the Emergency Services Foundation and Victoria’s Inspector General for Emergency Management, a solo trek over 50 days and 1440kms in the areas worst affected by the 2019/20 black summer fires. He has just reached Euroa.
Thank you for your service of over 40 years in our Club. Your friendship and generosity are appreciated. We hope you had a great day.
Pat Armstrong spoke at our meeting last week about two exciting events to take place just before RICON 2023.
It is with great sadness that the President informed the Club of the death of our dear friend and colleague, Max Hardman.
The Bionics Institute are delighted to invite you to join us for a night of fun and games at the Bionics Institute Charity Trivia Night & Auction on Friday 26th May.
Ruth Martinez has provided a report on the MAGSIKAP Water Sanitation with Health Care and Livelihood in the Philippines.
The Rotary Melbourne office has received a request from Jim Olds, President Torrance Del Amo Rotary Club re meeting a Melbourne Rotarian in Huston last year.
Enjoy a 3-day pass, free of charge, to the House of Friendship, where you’ll be able to connect with thousands of fellow Rotary members from around the world and have access to hundreds of Rotary project booths, vendors, food, and entertainment at the 2023 Rotary International Convention in Melbourne, Australia.
Speaker Don Watson, Writer, Author
Topic ‘The Passion of Private White’
Date/Time Wed 3 May 12.30 for 12.50 – 2.00pm
Venue No35 Restaurant Sofitel Hotel on Collins also Online via Zoom
Price $53 (2 course lunch @ No35) / $10 Zoom only online access
At the meeting on Wednesday 26 April the Guest Speaker was Alexandra Badenoch, Former Telstra Group Executive, Transformation, Communications & People and she spoke on the topic of ‘Post Pandemic Workplace Transformation and the Future of Work’
Thank you to President Adrian Nelson for last week's reflection.
Are you looking to expand your global network and connect with like-minded people of action?
Upcoming Convention events. Registration is US$675. Register HERE.
Click HERE for a list of the Host Organising Committee planned events
Help make a House a Home…
RIMERN provide household goods and furniture for rehomed clients of organisations like the Brotherhood of St Laurence and Launch Housing. They warehouse is located in West Brunswick and are currently seeking donations of cookware, microwaves, utensils, washers and other items. Contact John Peberdy jpeberdy@bigpond.net.au for more information if you can assist.
For Rotary Melbourne members who aren’t going to the Convention you can book a 3-day pass for the House of Friendship.
Join this team of no fuss Rotarians. Arrive on your rostered day at 12.15 pmish finishing at 12.50 and join the welcoming Lunch Reception team. You choose the dates, you join the roster, and swaps are easy. It’s a great way to learn Members names and to serve the Club. Please email Jo if you would like to join the roster. Also we are still looking for a handy person.
What a Coup for Rotary Melbourne to secure a slot!
Look closely at the image – you will see that the floral bed on St Kilda Road (opposite The National Gallery op Victoria) will soon be in Rotary colours sporting our logo and the words Rotary Melbourne.
Are you looking to expand your global network and connect with like-minded people of action?
Upcoming Convention events. Registration is US$675. Register HERE.
Click HERE for a list of the Host Organising Committee planned events
Guest Speaker Don Watson, Writer, Author
Topic 'The Passion of Private White'
Date/Time Wednesday 26 April 12.30 for 12.50 – 2.00pm
Venue No35 Restaurant Sofitel Hotel on Collins also Online via Zoom
Price $53 (2 course lunch @ No35) / $10 Zoom only online access
Registration: https://events.humanitix.com/rotary-melbourne-3may.
Guest Speaker Alexandra Badenoch, Former Telstra Group Executive, Transformation, Communications & People
Topic ‘Post Pandemic Workplace Transformation and the Future of Work’
Register https://events.humanitix.com/rotary-melbourne-26apr
At the meeting on Wednesday 19 April it was the 7th Thomas Baker Oration and the Guest Speaker was Professor Sharon Lewin AO, Director of the Doherty Institute, speaking on the topic 'From HIV to COVID-19 and beyond: the role of antiviral therapeutics in pandemic response’.
President Adrian made an exciting announcement at last weeks meeting on 19 April. The 2023 Angus Mitchell Oration will be delivered by the Hon John Howard OM AC. Please save this important date in the Rotary Melbourne calendar.
Are you looking to expand your global network and connect with like-minded people of action?
Upcoming Convention events. Registration from today is US$675.
Register HERE.
@RMIT Melbourne – volunteers FORaMEAL
We packed 12,400 packs 😊
At 4 meals per pack that is 49,600 people will be fed
