Members maybe interested to read a recent article in The Age on 24 November 2021, written by Katina Curtis on the above subject. Our Watch chief executive Patty Kinnersly, says plans to tackle violence against women have focused too strongly on individual behaviours and not stopping perpetrators. Click here to view the article.
Dr Tania Miletic, Assistant Director, Peacebuilding Initiative at the University of Melbourne, 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 24 November 2021.
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Wednesday 1st December – @No35 Sofitel & Online via ZOOM – Lunch Meeting
Guest Speaker Andrew Mahar, Entrepreneur & Honorary Consul for Timor Leste
Topic ‘The Importance of Social Enterprises in Developing Economies’
Venue No35 Sofitel & ZOOM online
BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL CATERING PURPOSES - HYBRID MEETING IN PERSON & ONLINE
Registration https://events.humanitix.com/rotarymelbmeeting-1dec
Each week at our lunches a volunteer brings along a bottle of wine, tickets are sold and the raffle is drawn. This week John Saunders, new member, was on duty.
Last week's member meeting incuded Dale Hoy, District Governor's 'Annual Update'.
If you missed the event, you can view it on our YouTube channel by following this link: https://www.youtube.com/user/RotaryClubMelbourne
Peter Pal, Rotary Peace Fellow was introduced by Carol Bond at last week's lunch on 24 November 2021.
Heroes, Hives and a Journey of Healing was published on November 14, by Landline
We have added this story to our club's Environmental Blog, as we love stories about the power bees have on our mental health.
Last week's member meeting incuded the 'State of the City' update by Sally Capp, Lord Mayor, City of Melbourne.
If you missed the event, you can view it on our YouTube channel by following this link: https://youtu.be/y4uRPHAZcrE
The 100th Annual General Meeting of The Rotary Club of Melbourne Inc. was held during the regular weekly luncheon meeting at No 35 Sofitel, 25 Collins St Melbourne on Wednesday 17th November 2021 at 1.05p.m. and also broadcast on ZOOM.
At the 17 November meeting it was gratifying to be able to include on-line participants (around 25) in this first official Hybrid regular meeting of Rotary Melbourne.
Melbourne Rotary welcomed and inducted our New Member - Elmina Joldic, Acting Head - Youth, Brotherhood of St Laurence into the Club on 17 November 2021. She has the classification of Community Welfare, Corporate Designee. She is already making her mark as a member of the Welfare of the Young Committee in helping to shape opportunities for young people.
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
A few years after migrating from Britain in 1993, Charlotte Sterrett came across the Yarra River at Warrandyte and fell in love with the area’s natural beauty. To read more visit here.
November is Rotary Foundation Month - When Together, We Do Good In The World. Sue McCarthy gave another compelling address for Rotary Melbourne members to donate to the Rotary Foundation. To arrange your 'Every Rotarian Every Year' contribution please call Sue McCarthy.
Wednesday 24th November – @No35 Sofitel & Online via ZOOM – Lunch Meeting
Guest Speaker District 9800 Governor Dale Hoy
Topic Serve to Change Lives
Time 12.30 for 12.50 – 2.00pm
Venue No35 Sofitel & ZOOM online
BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL - HYBRID MEETING IN PERSON & ONLINE
Registration https://events.humanitix.com/rotarymelbmeeting-24nov
Rotarians are invited to the 2021 Melbourne Indigenous Transition School (MITS) Year 7 Graduation Dinner on Thursday 2 December. Click here to purchase your tickets now. Bookings close next Wednesday 24 November.
At Yarra Bank Reserve in Hawthorn today (Sunday 21 Nov), the new playground featuring the unique Sky Canoe Play Sculpture - a gift from Rotary to the community to mark the 100th anniversary of Rotary - was officially opened by DG Dale Hoy.
If you would like to read the latest Hush and Gathering of Kindness News and Updates 8 November please click on this link.
MITS are preparing to celebrate the wonderful achievements of our MITS Class of 2021.
It has never been more important to prioritise our physical health by getting vaccinated, but also investing time into our mental health and wellbeing, the way we think, feel and develop relationships.
