To help plan for our community's opening up when vaccination rates reach the targeted thresholds, Rotary Melbourne have launched a survey so we can hear from all members whether you have been, or are planning to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and your comfort with attending in-person meetings if you and others attending are vaccinated.
The Rotary Club Of Laurieton Inc, toasted the Rotary Melbourne at their weekly meeting on Monday 20 September at 6.30 P.M. at the Laurieton United Services Club. Seymour St., Laurieton NSW.
2021 Hush Foundation Gathering of Kindness. 8 - 13 November 2021
Celebrating the Community and Kindness in Healthcare.
Rotary Melbourne members maybe interested in learning about a program where horses help women who have been traumatised and abused.
Members can read the October Rotary Downunder online here.
Rotary Melbourne members appear on the following pages:
Bob Fels and Rob Helme feature on page 16 and Steph Woollard on Page 26
Members may also be interested to read the article on 'diversity, equity and inclusion' on Page 50.
Thank you to Dr Suresh Marcandan for last week's reflection.
Wednesday 6th October – online only via zoom – Lunch Meeting
HAT DAY / PARTNERS DAYS
Speaker Prof. Anthony Jorm and Betty Kitchener AM
Topic Mental Health First Aid
Chairman Dr Suresh Marcandan
Time 12.50 for 1.00 – 2.00pm
Registration https://events.humanitix.com/6-oct-rotary-melb-lunch
Please wear your best/funniest hat at this week's meeting as a mark of respect to our "LIFT THE LID" on Mental Illness
Please find attached the September Host Organising Committee for the International Convention newsletter here.
Members may be interested in supporting the Koala Kids Happy run this month.
Jim Orchard, Volunteering, has provided this update on the wonderful success of the Around the Bay Silent Auction, which closed at 5pm on Tuesday 28 September.
Please read here the District 9800 Environment and Sustainability September newsletter. The Rotary Melbourne meeting on 15 September, where Professor John Thwaites AM spoke, is reviewed on page 4.
At the last Rotary Melbourne meeting on 29 September Amanda Wendt, District Governor Elect, gave an update on her preparations for her role in 2022-23.
Each year Rotary Melbourne offers a number of awards rewarding excellence in education, training, and vocational contributions to our community.
The Rotary Melbourne Young Achievers award recognises and honours three outstanding young Victorians for their achievements, with an award and a prize of $1,500. Photo by Guille Álvarez on Unsplash
The Australian Rotary Health Spring 2021 Update is a 8-page publication featuring a Chairman's Report from PDG Kevin Shadbolt OAM, the introduction of our new research focus, the work of our supporters and researchers, events, and more.
You can read this publication online or request a hard copy from the ARH office by emailing: admin@arh.org.au.
Melbourne Indigenous Transition School is pleased to present our 2021 MITS Gala-at-Home dinner hamper, which you can order now by clicking here.
Congratulations to Bev Brock on her election as President Elect for 2022/23. Bev joined Rotary Melbourne in 2006 and in that time has served the Club in many ways. Bev is currently Vice President Humanitarian Service. Bev’s nomination was put forward by the 2021/22 Nominations Committee. President Reg announced Bev’s nomination and under Rotary Melbourne Rules, called for nominations from interested Members at the Lunch meeting on 15 September, which closed at 2.10pm on 29 September. There being no further nominations received, Bev is now confirmed as president Elect for 2022/23.
Every three years the incoming President leads the process of updating Rotary Melbourne ’s strategic plan. At this stage it might be said that the extension of lockdowns has made the 2022-2025 Rotary Melbourne Strategic Plan one of the worlds best kept secrets. President Reg had hoped to provide printed copies to interested members back in August! Members and friends can now read the updated Strategy on line here.
RIPE Jennifer Jones took to the stage in Paris, as part of the Global Citizen 24 hour event, on Sunday 26th September, making some significant announcements on ending poverty and referencing the work being done by GECAF. A legacy R100 Project. Due to copyright we are unable to share the video clip that was shown at the Rotary Melbourne meeting on 29 September.
Congratulations Rotary Melbourne. Our club has earned the Rotary Citation, the most significant award a Rotary club can achieve, for 2020-21. During a year that was challenging for many Rotarians around the world, our club demonstrated a commitment to achieve its goals, which ultimately helps strengthen Rotary and shapes our future. A copy of the citation can be viewed here.
The first egg was laid in late August, followed by three more. On Thursday 30 September, the first cracks appeared.
Our guest speak last week was Gerard Mansour,Commissioner for Senior Victorians & Rotary Safe Families Ambassador. He commenced his presentation stating that “older people have the right to be treated with respect and dignity, free from exploitation, violence, abuse, age discrimination and ageism”.
Here is the link to this meeting https://youtu.be/1VGW1c2v36k.
At the meeting on 22 September 2021 Dr. Chris Sotiropoulos gave an update on the Community Services directorate, who are currently looking for volunteers to support their various projects.
Thank you to Rt Rev the Hon Dr Peter Hollingworth for last week's reflection.
One of the Club's Annual Awards is the Service to Seniors Award made to a person whose outstanding service for seniors in a voluntary capacity is judged to have made a positive difference to the lives of seniors. Please note Service to Seniors Award closes at 5pm Thursday 30 September 2021.
