We acknowledge the wonderful contribution of Rotary Melbourne members who received District 9800 awards recently.
The Spirit of Australia Foundation 2021 Monash Commemorative Service will be held on Friday 13 August 2021. Rotarians maybe interested in attending this event.
Topic 2021 Monash Medal
Speaker Prof the Hon Barry Jones AC
Time 12.50 – 2.00pm
Registration https://events.humanitix.com/rotarymelbmeeting-4-aug
President Reg Smith gave members an insight into the coming year ahead and outlined the Strategic Plan for 2022-25.
The following Club meetings will be either at Level 35, Sofitel or online depending on COVID restrictions. Login details will be circulated in club communications and on the Website
11 Aug 21 Evening Meeting - via ZOOM only - Joe Murphy, Producer & Writer, 'Emily in Paris' & ‘Younger' – https://events.humanitix.com/rotary-melbourne-evening-meeting11aug see further details below.
18 Aug 21 Lunch Meeting - @ No.35 Sofitel - DG 9800 Dale Hoy Official Visit
Rotary Melbourne members may be interested to read PP Robert Fisher’s presentation at the Rotary Melbourne Centenary lunch held on 21 April 2021. His presentation covered our major R100 projects.
Members and Partners of Rotary Club of Melbourne are cordially invited to attend the 20th Anniversary of September 11(2001) & Victoria Emergency Services Commemoration on Sunday, 12 September 2021 at 4.00 pm to 6.00pm at St Paul’s Cathedral Melbourne, Cnr Flinders St & Swanston St Melbourne.
Please RSVP: Sam CJ Muscat President Australian American Association Victoria samcjm747@gmail.com or 0419-381-479
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
