Communication is more important than ever for Rotary Clubs around the world. I trust that you enjoy reading this first edition of the James W. Davidson (JWD) Bulletin. If you have an article, which you would like published in the next JWD bulletin (June 2022), please email it to directory@rotarymelbourne.org.au
Thank you to Ruth Carlos Martinez for last week's reflection.
The Health and Ageing Committee reports that the pilot project to support the administration of the community Covid activities has been completed. St John Ambulance sought volunteers to screen visitors to medical facilities and a number of Members were prepared to join the program.
Young Achievers Award 2022 - Call for Nominations
The Rotary Club of Melbourne Young Achievers awards recognise and honour annually up to three outstanding young Victorians with an award and a cheque for $1,500.
This month the Environmental Sustainability Rotarian Action Group (ESRAG) ESRAG February 2022 Volume 6 Issue 8 features 'Engaging Hearts, Enlightening Minds: Resources for Rotarians'.
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'Landlord's heartwarming act for couple fleeing Taliban's terror'
Philip Endersbee has drawn Rotary Melbourne members attention to the following article on Real Estate.com.au. When the Taliban seized control of Afghanistan last year, everything suddenly changed for Sayed Burhani.
Read the full article here: https://www.realestate.com.au/news/landlords-heartwarming-act-for-family-fleeing-talibans-terror/
Applications for the District 9800 Peace Fellowships for 2022 are now open.
Bruce Davidson, a former Parliamentary Librarian and now involved in the Rotary Melbourne as Group Captain of the Balwyn Group and the Club Archivist. Bruce 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 16 February 2022.
The Environmental Sustainability Committee is calling for nominations for the 2022 Environmental Sustainability Award.
Safe Families have launched short films on Child Abuse and Male Abuse.
Please click on the following links to view:
https://rotarysafefamilies.org.au/highlights-item/45777/new-film-child-abuse/?type_fr=1123
https://rotarysafefamilies.org.au/latest-news-item/45778/new-film-abuse-of-men/?type_fr=1123
23 February - Lunch @No35 & Zoom – Prof James (Jim) Angus AO, Lieutenant - Governor of Victoria – Angus Mitchell Oration – bookings essential https://events.humanitix.com/rc-melb-weekly-meeting-23-feb
Young Achievers Award 2022 - Call for Nominations
The Rotary Club of Melbourne Young Achievers awards recognise and honour annually up to three outstanding young Victorians with an award and a cheque for $1,500.
Peter Berg is currently reading the novel The Island of the Missing Trees' by Elif Shafak where a fig tree, believe it or not is a central character, from which Peter has learnt about the rich biodiverse qualities of fig trees.
The Rotary Leadership Institute Program presents a wonderful opportunity for experienced Rotarians, new members and indeed people interested in finding out more about Rotary to take some time to experience the history, current and new initiatives related to this great organisation we call Rotary.
Lynne Hanratty from Kilmore made an inquiry through the Clubs Web site just a few days ago:
"I used to donate knitted jumpers and beanies to Donate in Kind in Footscray. Unfortunately my husband is ill and I can't travel there from Kilmore. I have about another 30-40 such knitted goods and was wondering whether a Rotary member could collect them from my home and deliver them to Donations in Kind."
The Rise and Rise of ESG: Can Capital Save the Planet? Members who missed the evening meeting on 9 February might like to take a look at this lively and informative meeting delivered by the Evening meetings team.
Check it out via this link: https://youtu.be/B1Ok8zJ-q24
The Rotary Club of Melbourne began working with District 9800 in early 2020 to assist folks impacted by the 2019/20 bushfires. One aspect of this work has been providing shipping containers to help individuals, service organisations and businesses who had storage facilities destroyed in the fires.
I have sad news to relay of the peaceful passing of former distinguished member Bill Charlton on Monday evening.
ROMAC provides surgical treatment for children in Australia and New Zealand from developing countries from our Pacific Region in the form of Life Giving and/or dignity restoring surgery not accessible to them in their home country.
If you would like to read the latest ROMAC Chairman's Message for February 2022 please click on this link
With February 14 just around the corner, you might be wondering what to gift your special someone? Well, Lighthouse Foundation has the perfect idea.
The Australian Rotary Health 2 February 2022 newsletter is available here.
Join the Bionics Institute to find out how our researchers at the Bionics Institute are developing an objective test for tinnitus to aid the diagnosis and development of potential treatments.
Register here to receive the zoom link
Like many who find themselves living in the urban slum communities of Phnom Penh, Ming Pheap left her home in the countryside in the hope of finding better opportunities in the city. Read Ming's story here.
Wednesday 9th February – Evening Meeting @ Online only via ZOOM
Guest Speaker Emma Herd, Partner, Climate Change & Sustainability, Ernst & Young
Topic ‘The Rise and Rise of ESG: Can Capital Save the Planet?’
Time 17.50 for 18.00 – 19.00pm
Venue ZOOM online - No Charge
Bookings https://events.humanitix.com/rotary-melb-evening-meeting-9feb
