Thank you to Ross Scholes-Robertson for last week's reflection.
The Mornington Peninsula group festive gathering was held on 28th December 2021 at the home of Philip and Jane Endersbee Portsea.
Penny Trumble, a former teacher and now is involved in the Rotary Melbourne/HepVic project, was presented with a Paul Harris Fellow which is based upon the contribution of individual members and deserving members of the community who practice the Rotary motto - “Service above Self” at last week's meeting on 1 December 2021.
Want to enjoy a family film with your grandkids? Peter & Cathy Roger’s granddaughter Asmara shines in a Stan film ‘Christmas on the Farm’. Cathy and Peter, you should be proud of your wonderfully talented granddaughter.
Last week's member meeting included the Paul Harris presentation to Penny Trumble and a presentation by Andrew Mahar, Entrepreneur & Honorary Consul for Timor Leste speaking on the topic ‘The Importance of Social Enterprises in Developing Economies’
Due to technical issues last weeks meeting was not recorded. However, Andrew Mahar has agreed to record his presentation for Rotary members to view. Stay tuned in the bulletin for the announcement of his presentation.
Rotary International (RI) and the Melbourne Convention Host Organising Committee (HOC) are now seeking potential hosts for the Rotary International Convention to be held in May 2023.
Past President Robert Fisher put out a request for volunteers for the Rotary Melbourne New Member Mentoring Program.
Have you checked out the Rotary Melbourne (RM) Enviromental Blog page. Its full of interesting articles on the excellent work that the RM Environmental Services Committee are undertaking. Click here to view.
David Locke is an impressive leader with extensive experience having come to the role of CEO & Chief Ombudsman Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA), after serving as the initial Chair of The Australian Charities and Not for Profit Commission.
To view the recording of the meeting on 10 November 21 follow this link: https://youtu.be/uxJtRHQNFSg
The team at Melbourne startup Bardee has a deep appreciation for the power of insects – and even snacks on them in the office. To read more visit here
At the 17 November member meeting the 'State of the City' update by Sally Capp, Lord Mayor, City of Melbourne was presented.
If you missed the event, you can view it on our YouTube channel by following this link: https://youtu.be/y4uRPHAZcrE
Our guest speakers on 6 October were Betty Kitchener AM and Prof. Tony Jorm. Betty trained as a teacher and worked in special education before developing a career in psychology, counselling and nursing. Tony is an Emeritus Professor at the University of Melbourne and NHMRC Leadership Fellow.
Here is the link to this meeting https://youtu.be/W-O9HkHAmrM.
The 2021-22 Rotary Melbourne Vocational Service Award was presented to distinguished Australian public health researcher, Professor John McNeil, AO at the Rotary Melbourne meeting on 20 October 21.
If you missed the event, you can view it on our YouTube channel by following this link: https://youtu.be/9pjfzvETefQ
James Hattam, CEO Tasmanian Land Conservancy held us all spell bound with his presentation Protecting Tasmania’s Private Lands: an overview of the Tasmanian Land Conservancy and further Q&A time afterwards presented on 13 October.
If you missed the event, you can view it on our YouTube channel by following this link: https://youtu.be/uSAIVp_aZQM
This month the Environmental Sustainability Rotarian Action Group (ESRAG) Oceania newsletter features information on The Platypus Watch Project amongst other news. Click here
The Malvern Group enjoyed a wonderful early “Christmas” meeting at the Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club on Monday 29th November.
President Reg Smith is pleased to announce that the Rotary Melbourne Pandemic Health Management Protocol has been approved by the Board in an endeavour to provide a trusted environment for the conduct of fellowship events and committee business.
Garry Higgins OAM, President of the Rotary Club of Maryborough spoke at the November Rotary Safe Families Champions meeting on Rotary Maryborough’s ‘SayNo2familyviolence’ campaign.
Wednesday 8th December – Evening Meeting @ Online only via ZOOM
Guest Speaker Dr Kate Robb, Founding Director and Head of Research at the Marine Mammal Foundation,
Time 17.50 for 18.00 – 19.00pm
Venue ZOOM online - No Charge
Bookings https://events.humanitix.com/rotary-melb-evening-meeting-8dec
President Reg, his wife Sue and Peter Berg at the weekend visited Claire Moore the recipient of the inaugural 2020-21 Environmental Sustainability Award to present Claire with the Award Citation.
Congratulations to Jenny Taing and Rohan Sheehy who welcomed a baby girl on Tuesday 16 November named Giselle (Gigi), weighing in at 3.7 kg and 51cm in length. Mother and daughter arrived home on Saturday 20 Nov and all are settling in well.
Jenny hopes you are well and looks forward to catching up soon.
