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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
MITS are preparing to celebrate the wonderful achievements of our MITS Class of 2021.
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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.
