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 to Chris Wang for providing the latest update on GECAF. You can read this here: RGECAF_Newsletter_2021_06_FINAL.pdf
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
If you would like to view Rotary Sydney's 100 Year Celebrations, Robert Fisher has kindly provided the various links from Geoff Wibrow, Chair, Sydney Committee.
Guests enjoyed the marvellous Thomas Baker Oration for 2021, both online and at the Sofitel last week. Professor Margaret Gardner AC pictured. More photographs -
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.
President Marion wrote after the recent death of her mother: "The most beautiful bunch of flowers from Board and members in Mum’s favourite colours - so very much appreciated, Marion." Our condolences to you Marion, Sarah and your family
Renata Bernarde is retiring as chair of the Evening Meetings and has done a wonderful job of interesting and informative presentations. If you want to listen to Renata professionally: https://www.podbean.com/pu/pbblog-93s8a-5d3173
Did you know our Club can be one of the first Rotary Clubs in the world to achieve net zero emissions from meetings and events?
Last week's evening meeting was inspirational and emotional. Our international guest speaker Ray Matsumiya has devoted his professional career to unofficial diplomacy, cross-cultural exchange, and peacebuilding.
"This was my view from my hotel room in Hiroshima a few years ago - what a beautiful and quietly sad city." Jo Mavros
Wednesday 16th June 2021 – Lunch Meeting
Speaker: Prof Margaret Gardner AC, President and Vice Chancellor Monash University
Time: 12.30 for 12.50-1400 - Lunch - In person at Sofitel - Latrobe Room TBC
Registration: Please read overleaf re. bookings https://events.humanitix.com/thomas-baker-oration
Topic: Thomas Baker Oration
Nominations for this year's Vocational Service Award are required by 30 June, 2021. Pic. shows 2020 Awardee, Professor Sharon Lewin AO, inaugural Director of the Doherty Institute; Melbourne Laureate Professor of Medicine at The University of Melbourne; National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Practitioner Fellow; Chief Investigator in the Australian Partnership for Preparedness Research on Infectious Diseases Emergencies (APPRISE).
Have you checked out the Rotary International blog site "Rotary Voices" with stories from around the world? One of our projects was showcased in April 2021.
The Environmental Sustainability Committee is calling for nominations for the Inaugural Environmental Sustainability Award.
Please make sure you send in your donation in support of the Club’s Annual Appeal via EFT with advice to Jo via email before June 30 for your tax benefits. Follwing is the response form.
Annual_Appeal_Response_2021.pdf
Wonderful work being achieved by David Hayes, Project Leader as he works to "Empowering Youth in Cambodia".
Peter McCall has asked for his item to be in print in our Bulletin. Thanks Peter.
District 9800 is welcoming all Rotarians who would like to know how to be apply for a Rotary Foundation Grant for their Club eg. Rotary Melbourne, to register for the workshops being held online on the following dates: Thursday June 17 at 7.30pm or Sunday June 20 at 3.00pm.
Trevor Nink has advised that the scheduled date for Rotary Melbourne's Around the Bay 2021 is Sunday 3 October, the day of Daylight Saving commencement. Please diarise and prepare for volunteering or riding!
