Member Anniversaries: Peter Hanlon (7), Jim Orchard (8).
Member Birthdays this week: Mev Connell, Doug Marshall.
For the 6th edition of District 9800 February 25 Networker for 2024-2025, please click on Read More below. In this issue they cover articles from around District 9800. You can also read about DG Michael's Monthly Musings - February.
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 and articles on successful medical cases for February 2025 please click read more below.
RC Canterbury is inviting Rotary Melbourne members and guests to attend their R4Bees event on Monday 7t April 25 at 6.30pm, at the Box Hill Golf Club, 202 Station Street, Box Hill South. Topic: Your Garden Our Future. Book HERE.
Rotary Melbourne's Zoll mobile ventilator, currently in use in ambulances transferring snakebite victims from outlying regional health facilities to Port Moresby General Hospital is saving lives.
Rotary Melbourne welcomed and inducted Alberto Balbo on 20 November 2024 with the classification Energy – Decarbonization & Transition. Alberto has also contributed to Decarbonizing Asia – Innovation, Investment and Opportunities, published by World Scientific and unveiled at COP27.
As a Rotary leader, the 2025 Rotary International Convention is an exceptional opportunity for you to discover fresh viewpoints, learn best practices, and immerse yourself in the global scale of Rotary. From 21-25 June in Calgary, Canada, you can gather ideas and perspectives that will enhance your service projects, invigorate your meetings, and inspire you to create positive change in your club and community. Learn more and register today at convention.rotary.org
On 2nd February 25, I had the privilege of becoming a Rotary Melbourne volunteer for SecondBite, an incredible organisation dedicated to rescuing and redistributing surplus fresh food to people in need.
Footy Tipping Kicks Off March 7 – Join the Fun!
Footy season is here! 🎉 The 2025 Rotary Melbourne Footy Tipping Competition is back, and we want YOU in!
Members at lunch this week paused for a moment of silence in honour of Past President and Honorary Life Member David Jones who passed away on Monday 24 February 2025.
The Rotary Give Every Child A Future (RGECAF) Report (2025-2026) on strengthening systems for introducing a new HPV vaccine in Kiribati reveals promising progress. By the end of 2025, 140,000 children are expected to be vaccinated, exceeding the original target of 100,000. The report also covers an add-on HPV program in Kiribati and notes that four out of nine countries have integrated the immunisation program into their national schedules.
A group of 30+ people comprising Rotary Melbourne members, partners and guests joined Barb Yerondais for an architectural walking tour around the Streets of Fitzroy on Friday 28 February 2025.
The Rotary Melbourne Meeting on Wednesday 26 February 25 was the Member Meeting which included presentations from Dr. Dimitris Salampasis on DAVOS and Mary Barry on the Cynthia's Gift. Click on read more to get the full story and view photo gallery.
In March, Rotary International celebrates Water, Sanitation & Hygiene Month. Rotary Melbourne believes access to clean water, sanitation, and hygiene is vital for healthier communities. Our WASH initiatives go beyond infrastructure, partnering with local leaders and educators to ensure lasting impact. From rural villages to disaster-hit areas, we create sustainable solutions that improve lives for generations.
Thank you to Tony Battaini for your reflection on Wednesday 26 February 2025.
It started with an idea: a Rotary lounge at Zurich Airport. As a long-time Rotarian and founding member of Rotary Club Zurich Circle International, Hermann Delliehausen envisioned a welcoming space for members to connect while in transit.
Rotary Melbourne, alongside key partners, has enhanced water and sanitation facilities at Tuek Chum Secondary School in Cambodia. This WASH initiative includes a biosand water filtration system, a rubbish incinerator, and educational workshops to promote hygiene and health awareness among students and the local community.
Guests of the Club: Jason Gribble, Dildar Begum, Humaira Begum, Rade Pajic, Marina Celebic, Emma Soloai, Margaret Ross.
Visiting Rotarians: Soula Drummond (Manningham)
Visitors & Guests of Members: Debbie Cottier, Hamidullah Hamidullah, Jana Hovic, Julianne Gardiner, Mohammed Shah, Julie Raciti, Rebecca Kotow, (Visitors - Comm Service), Betty Langat, Sharon Ngetich & Sandra Boinet (Getrude Matshe).
Member Anniversaries: David Carruthers (23), Sam McLarty (1), Robert Klupacs (2), Rob McGuirk (32), Celina Yu (7).
Member Birthdays this week: Susan Barton, Grahme Bond.
On Duty: Robert Fisher Tony Battani (Reception), Peter Addison (Raffle), Philip Endersbee (MC), Bill Pickett (Photographer), Tony Battani (Reflection).
A generous bequest set up on behalf of the late Cynthia Edgell is the Cynthia Edgell Empowerment Opportunity Gift. It will be used to support women and girls, allowing Rotary Melbourne to continue embodying Cynthia’s spirit of service and leadership.
MITS (Melbourne Indigenous Transition School) has shared their latest newsletter. Edward Tudor, Executive Director noted 'In this edition,The school year is well and truly underway as we welcome our newest cohort of Year 7s, who join a community of 85 MITS boarders on Wurundjeri Country here in Richmond. Click on read more to read the newsletter.
Footy Tipping Kicks Off March 7 – Join the Fun!
Footy season is here! 🎉 The 2025 Rotary Melbourne Footy Tipping Competition is back, and we want YOU in!
On the 12th February 25, Peter Addison together with Sumeer Bhandarkar, Anthony Battaini and Christina Boys, members of the International Programs Committee, met with three visiting Rotaractors from Siem Reap Cambodia, who were on a two week visit to Melbourne.
