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 follow this link: https://youtu.be/uxJtRHQNFSg
This month the Environmental Sustainability Rotarian Action Group (ESRAG) Oceania newsletter features information on The Platypus Watch Project amongst other news. Click here
Please click the attached updated Order Form for Rotary Foundation Cakes and Puddings for 2021.
Besides being a worthy Rotary Foundation Project these make excellent Christmas presents for friends, neighbours, employees, tradies, home help etc. A great way to thank someone who has helped you during the year.
Save the Date: The D9800 Australian Rotary Health Committee is very pleased to announce that the “Lets join hand to lift the lid on mental illness”, Gala Charity Dinner has now been rescheduled to FRIDAY, 4th FEBRUARY 2022.
Wednesday 17th November – @No35 Sofitel & Online via ZOOM – Lunch Meeting
Guest Speaker Lord Mayor Sally Capp
Topic State of the City Annual Address
Time 12.30 for 12.50 – 2.00pm
Venue No35 Sofitel
Time 12.45 – 2.00pm ZOOM online
BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL AS LIMITS APPLY
Registration https://events.humanitix.com/rotarymelbmeeting-17nov
The 100th Annual General Meeting of The Rotary Club of Melbourne Inc. is to be 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.
Afghanistan to launch four-day polio vaccination programme as Taliban tries to improve its profile.
Thank you to Rt Rev the Hon Dr Peter Hollingworth for last week's reflection.
Wednesday 10th November – online only via zoom – Evening Meeting
Guest Speaker David Locke, CEO & Chief Ombudsman AFCA
Topic Diversity & Inclusion in organisations
Time 5.50 for 6.00 – 7.00pm
Venue ZOOM online
Registration Humanitix https://events.humanitix.com/rotary-melb-evening-meeting-10-nov
Dr Gerard Patrick Johnston – 39th Anniversary 3/11/2021
Dr Gerry Johnston celebrated his membership anniversary at last week's meeting.
Wednesday November 17, 2021, 12.30 - 2:00 pm
Guest Speaker: Sally Capp
Topic: State of the City 2021
**Hybrid Meeting
Registration: https://events.humanitix.com/rotarymelbmeeting-17nov
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.
Last week's member meeting incuded the Sir John Reid Community Service Award to Emily Shepard, Director UsherKids Australia Ltd.
If you missed the event, you can view it on our YouTube channel by following this link: https://youtu.be/Z-h2MenvPFc
Peter Berg recently became the Safe Families champion for Rotary Melbourne.
Click here to view the current issue of the SAFE Families Newsletter.
Please see the attached flyer for more information on the Rotary Chadstone sleepout for the homeless on 26 November.
The Next Big Idea Workshop was held on Sunday 7 November 2021 with 21 participants. Thank you to all of those who participated. Following is a brief report prior to a more detailed report in the coming weeks.
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.
NOTICE OF AGM 2021
Notice is hereby given that the 100th Annual General Meeting of The Rotary Club of Melbourne Inc. is to be held during the regular weekly luncheon meeting at No 35 Sofitel, 25 Collins St Melbourne on Wednesday 17th November 2021 at 1.05p.m.
Rotary Melbourne has been advised that our nomination for the Rotary Peace Fellowship, Biong Deng Biong has been selected for Makerere University in Uganda. Congratulations Biong Deng Biong.
The Rotary Melbourne Health and Ageing Committee are all aware that our last two years are totally defined by the Covid 19 pandemic. Now an opportunity has arisen for Rotarians to participate in a meaningful volunteering role!
Next Big Idea Workshop 2.00-5.00pm on ZOOM Sunday 7 November 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.
Please find information regarding the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Workshop – Disability.
Book here
