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Networker 2023-2024 Issue 3: September 23

For the 3rd edition of District 9800 August Networker for 2023-2024, please click here. In this issue they cover articles from around District 9800.

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Update from ESRAG October 2023

This month the Environmental Sustainability Rotarian Action Group (ESRAG) newsletter ESRAG October 2023 Volume 8 Issue 4 features an article titled 'Rotary's top leaders to attend COP 28'. For the first time, Rotary will have a pavilion and programing in the Blue Zone at this year’s UN Climate Conference – COP 28 - which will take place in Dubai from Nov. 30 to Dec. 12. Rotary’s senior leaders will attend with a significantly expanded delegation including four ESRAG members. The Conference of the Parties (COP) is convened by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).

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Used Coffee could be a Smart Solution for Stronger Concrete

RMIT University researchers have developed a unique method of reusing spent coffee grounds by converting them into biochar, which when mixed into concrete makes it 30 per cent stronger.         

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DIK and Australian Unity

Australian Unity has been part of a valuable donation of medical equipment destined to overseas hospitals to help people in developing countries including Ethiopia and Zimbabwe.            

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First birthday for Viv's Place 

September is a time of celebration for Launch Housing - marking one year of Viv’s Place, providing a fresh start for more than 60 women and 140 children escaping family violence and homelessness. It was wonderful to see families also joining in Book Week, with staff opening a costume shop and residents dressed as their favourite characters. Delicious crepes, games, and dancing were enjoyed by many.

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HAT DAY - Australian Rotary Health Lift the Lid on Mental Health 

Guest Speaker: David Cox, Founder Guitars For Veterans Australia 

Topic 'Where Words Fail, Music Speaks'

Time/Date Wednesday 4 October 23 @ 12.30pm-2.00pm

Venue No35 Sofitel Melbourne on Collins also Online via Zoom

Price Lunch $60 via Zoom $10

Bookings https://events.humanitix.com/rotary-melb-4-oct

Chairman Graham O'Donnell      

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Last Week's Meeting 27 September 2023

At the Rotary Melbourne meeting on Wednesday 27 September the Guest Speaker was Mark Anderson, long standing General Manager, Club & Membership at the Melbourne Cricket Club (MCC) who spoke on Finals Fever at the "G"’.            

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Reflection by Ross Scholes-Robertson 27 September 23

Thank you to Ross Scholes-Robertson for last week's reflection on Wednesday 27 September 23.      

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17th IFTR World Tennis Championships Report

The 17th ITFR World Championships were held at Melbourne Park over 4 days immediately prior to the Rotary International Convention in May 2023.
Rotary Melbourne were the organisers for the event, with Brenton Whittenbury from RC Adelaide as tournament director.        

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New research: thought-controlled bionic limbs

Professor Max Ortiz Catalán joined the Bionics Institute in June this year to lead research into ground-breaking bionic limb technologies as Head of Neural Prosthetics Research.     

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Situation Vacant On To Conference 2024

Rotary Melbourne is looking for a volunteer to organise the 2024 On To Conference. All you have to do is organise a fun and engaging couple of days prior to the District Conference.    

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Last Week's Meeting 13 September 2023

At the Rotary Melbourne meeting on Wednesday 13 September the Guest Speaker was Dr Helen Durham AO, CEO RedR Australia who spoke on ‘Humanitarian Action in a Challenging World: from Ukraine to Samoa’.      

   

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ShelterBox Supporting Earthquake in Morocco

ShelterBox is sending an assessment team to Morocco to understand if we can support people who have lost their homes in the 6.8 magnitude earthquake that struck the country on Friday 8th September 23.      

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Guest Speaker: Mark Anderson, long standing General Manager, Club & Membership at the Melbourne Cricket Club (MCC)

Topic 'Finals Fever at the "G"'

Time/Date Wednesday 27 September 23 @ 12.30pm-2.00pm

Venue No35 Sofitel Melbourne on Collins also Online via Zoom

Price Lunch $60 via Zoom $10

Bookings https://events.humanitix.com/rotary-melb-27-sep

Chairman Bernie McIntosh      

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Help us Find 2023's Best Volunteer - Now

Rotary Melbourne Sir John Reid Community Service Award 2023 is now open for applications which close this Wednesday 23rd October 2023.     

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Photo Gallery Welcome to Spring Cocktails

On Wednesday 13th September 2023 we partnered with The Hush Foundation for a special gathering of kindness and “Welcome to Spring Cocktail Party” with the Invictus Quartet.🎶🎻
Hush’s vision - now more important than ever - is to transform the culture of health care through the Arts to improve outcomes for patients, families and healthcare workers. A bit of kindness goes a long way. 💙 #5000actsofkindness #rotarymelbourne

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Around The Bay Bicycle event 8 Oct 23 - Volunteer NOW

Planning is underway for the Around The Bay in a Day Bicycle 2023 event and the Rotary Melbourne fund raising activities for The Smith Family’s - Learning for Life Programme. Please volunteer NOW.    

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Latest Acts of Kindness

This week, members and friends have performed even more Acts of Kindness, as we strive for our target of 5000, including spending time with mentors, past teachers and taking family on day trips from their aged care facility. 

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MITS Gala Dinner: Tickets on Sale NOW

The 2023 Melbourne Indigenous Transition School (MITS) Gala Dinner will be held on Thursday 19 October. An unforgettable evening of inspiration and celebration in support of MITS. Tickets on sale now.

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Rotary On The Move - September 2023

Rotary Melbourne members may be interested to read the latest Zone 8 Rotary on the Move September edition HERE.      

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Hush Gathering of Kindness Sun 29 Oct 23: Register NOW

The Hush Foundation is holding a concert on 29 October and Rotary Melbourne members had the opportunity to preview this event at last week's evening meeting at the Lyceum Club - please register NOW.            

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NGV Visit 2023 - Pierre Bonnard - Book Now

BOOKINGS NOW OPEN: Rotary Melbourne is organising a lecture and visit to the NGV 2023 Melbourne Winter Masterpieces - Pierre Bonnard by India Mahdavi on Friday 6 October 2023. Pierre Bonnard is one of the most beloved painters of the twentieth century, celebrated for his use of colour to convey an exquisite sense of emotion.     

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Guest Speaker: Dr Helen Durham AO, CEO RedR Australia.

Topic 'Humanitarian action in a challenging world: from Ukraine to Samoa, supporting people, building systems'

Time/Date Wednesday 20 September 23 @ 12.30pm-2.00pm

Venue No35 Sofitel Melbourne on Collins also Online via Zoom

Price Lunch $60 via Zoom $10

Bookings https://events.humanitix.com/rotary-melb-20-sep

Chairman Robert Fisher      

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World’s Biggest Ocean Clean-Up Project Reaches New Heights

New technology is being deployed as part of efforts to tackle the collection of marine trash in the Pacific Ocean known as the Great Pacific Garbage Patch.       

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