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.
Mentor Match are Recruiting Mentors NOW for the International Students Mentoring Program.
What a wonderful outcome for a large number of Rotary Melbourne members on Saturday night. We have heard that David Frieze's family enjoyed the win, sadly without David. David Jones, now Rotary Melbourne's longest serving member is also believed to have enjoyed this great win. After 57 years of heartache, the cruel irony of playing a grand final in Perth, and relinquishing an early lead to be left on the brink of defeat, Melbourne fans were afforded 20 minutes in the final quarter for reality to sink in. Spare a thought also for our members who support the Doggies. They should be proud of the fine efforts of their team in a year full of challenges to be part of this historic event.
A Perth father and son bonding over their love for snorkeling has lead to 10-year-old Rehan Somaweera becoming one of the youngest people in Australia to author a published scientific paper.
PP Robert Fisher provided the click here RGECAF September newsletter on this Rotary Melbourne R100 project. Excellent progress is now being made with this project, despite the pandemic set-backs.
Last week's meeting was a member's meeting and was chaired by David Carruthers focusing on Community Service and introducing 2 members.
Here is the link to this meeting https://youtu.be/C3CiRRCqt4k
Wednesday 29th September – online only via zoom – Lunch Meeting
Speaker Gerard Mansour - Commissioner for Senior Victorians, R100 Safe Families Ambassador
Topic Elder Abuse
Chairman Mary Barry
Time 12.50 for 1.00 – 2.00pm
Venue ZOOM online
Registration https://events.humanitix.com/29-sep-rotary-melb-lunch
This is your reminder that bids close in a few days, 5pm Tuesday 28th September 2021 for the Smith Family /Around the Bay Silent Auction.
If you can't think of what to give your family for Christmas this year bid in the auction and support the Smith Family /Around the Bay Silent Auction at the same time.
Email your bid NOW to the Silent Auctioneer (silent.auction@rotarymelbourne.org.au) – click here
The view the regularly updated bidding click here
There are lots of job and tasks to be filled to assist RIMERN to sort incoming goods and fills orders for their clients who are so grateful for the goods RIMERN provide.
MITS Executive Director Edward Tudor has provided a term 3 student up-date covering both the Howard Springs and Melbourne campuses. He has also extended an invitation to join the Gala-at-Home dinner in late October so that we can continue the spirit of this annual MITS event held at Albert Park Lake’s Carousel Restaurant until COVID hit. In the coming weeks Ed will provide further details, but for now you can pencil in the following: Gala-at-Home dinner hampers (delivery on 21, 22 and 23 October) & Online Silent Auction (14-23 October).
You're Invited to a Webinar with Author Maggie Dent and ARH Experts on Thursday 30 September at 7.30pm.
Register here
The recipient of the inaugural Rotary Club of Melbourne Environmental Sustainability Award is Claire Moore.
Claire is the Founder and CEO of Sweet Justice Ltd a Social Enterprise teaching Beekeeping within the Justice System.
Rotary International (RI) and the Melbourne Convention Host Organising Committee (HOC) are now seeking potential sponsors and exhibitors for the Rotary International Convention to be held in May 2023.
Following a very successful event in 2020 Rotarians, friends and the community are encouraged once again to take action from October 1st to 31st to raise awareness, funds, and support to end poliomyelitis, a vaccine-preventable disease that still threatens the children of the world today.
