At last week’s meeting President Reg spotlighted Peter’s 22 years service to Rotary.
Melbourne Rotary welcomed and inducted Cameron Glover, Interplast, into the Club on 23 June 2021. The Rotary Club of Melbourne is Cameron’s first formal involvement with Rotary, although he is a regular speaker at clubs across Australia and New Zealand in his professional capacity and in prior voluntary positions.
Melbourne Rotary welcomed and inducted Sana Malik, Australian Financial Complaints Authority, into the Club on 23 June 2021,with the classification Law - Insurance. Outside of Rotary, health and wellness are a priority to Sana, and in her personal time, she enjoys Pilates, nature walks and reading.
Glenda Hambly, producer, writer and director of Homeland Story, produced by RCM, thought Rotarians might like to read a review of Homeland Story that was published in The Age on 19 July 2021.
The film screened on NITV again on 24 July and is currently screening on SBS on Demand until August 26.
Rotarians are encouraged to join the next evening meeting on Wednesday 11 August to be entertained and hear about the producer/writer's journey from Tangambalanga to Los Angeles. Register here
Our 2021-22 year needs some fresh faces. Are you available to accept one of these vacancies?
Last week's Vice President Reporting Day success was even greater when we saw four new Rotarians inducted into our membership. Hoping to hear more from our newest members in Bulletin. They are (l-r) Dr Jim Barry, Ramona Martinovici, Sana Malik, Cameron Glover with President Marion. WELCOME!
Mark Pinoli as advised if you missed the Peace Symposium and/or would like to view it online, he has made the link available to us all: https://peaceleadership.org.
Worthy Paul Harris Awardees - VP Pam Brown and VP Chris Stilwell. What a mighty job they have done in this Centenary year of Rotary Melbourne.
There were so many fantastic achievements, updates and moments at last week's VP Reporting Day Meeting. Members, Vice Presidents Pam Brown and Chris Stilwell and all Directors should be very proud of the amazing work that our Chairs and Project Leaders have achieved in the most challenging year in our history.
It is with great sadness, that we have learnt that our Past President Jack Melbourne (1999-00) has died. There will be a Rotary Melbourne notice from President Marion in The Age and for those who would like to attend Jack's funeral. It will be held 10.30am at Christ Church (Corner Of Toorak & Punt Roads) on Thursday, 1 July.
Wednesday 30th June 2021 – Hybrid Lunch Meeting
Speakers: President Marion Macleod & President Elect Reg Smith
Time: 12.30 for 12.50-1400 - Lunch - In person at level1 Ballroom Sofitel and on ZOOM.
Registration: https://events.humanitix.com/melbourne2021changeover
Topic: Presidents Changeover
Note: BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL
Last week, Editor attended the newly formed Rotary Southbank CEO Satellite Club. Seven new members were inducted at 7.00 am using a hybrid fomat, at Hyatt Place, Essendon Fields.
Robert Fisher who is a major supporter to Afri-Aus Care, has received appeal from Selba Gondoza Luka, CEO at Afri-Aus Care, for office chairs that one of our members might be able to access, surplus to requirements. They need a total of 8 as pictured: three for their office, three for the counselling room and two for the general area. Responses to Robert on 0417 101 314 please.
Here is the link to the presentation given by Professor Margaret Gardner AO at the recent Thomas Baker Oration: https://youtu.be/Pe8q2SLEpck
North Brighton Rotary were busy packing the last toiletry kits for children at the Yueduma School, NT., as part of the Rotary End Trachoma campaign.
This Bulletin is Editor's last Bulletin. It is time for me to have a weekend away from my desk. I have not missed creating a Bulletin for the past five years (other than five weeks in May).
Wednesday 23 June 2021 – Hybrid Lunch Meeting
Speakers: Vice Presidents Chris Stillwell & Pam Brown
Time: 12.30 for 12.50-1400 - Lunch - In person at No35 Sofitel and on ZOOM.
Registration: https://events.humanitix.com/rc-melbourne-weekly-meeting-23rd-june-2021
Topic: Vice President’s Reporting Day
Note: We have lifted capacity so members should have no trouble booking in.
Thanks Ted Garland for sending Editor this terrific update from the Melbourne Indigenous Transition School re. their students who have had to quarantine in Howard Springs for a fortnight so they may return to their families in the Northern Territory, for school holidays.
Our Website guru Ari Talantis has provided the link to the fantastic recent Evening Meeting with International Guest Speaker, Ray Matsumiya, Executive Director, of The University of the Middle East Project (UME): https://youtu.be/mRGz2aPeD5M
Jo Mavros has shared the heartfelt appreciation from Naomi and George Tippett's family after the recent death of George. Anyone who had the privilege to meet George would have had the highest regard for this wonderful man.
Our President Marion co-chaired and was a highlight of DG Philip Archer's Last Morning Tea. The 2 hour event had everything from fun, raffle online, great music and singing, Project updates and masses of fellowship.
Guests enjoyed the marvellous Thomas Baker Oration for 2021, both online and at the Sofitel last week. Professor Margaret Gardner AC pictured. More photographs -
Thanks to Chris Wang for providing the latest update on GECAF. You can read this here: RGECAF_Newsletter_2021_06_FINAL.pdf
