Maree Garland, the beloved wife of our member Ted passed away suddenly on Saturday 26 November. Maree had been a wonderful supporter of the Canterbury-Waverley Group functions over many years. Rotary Melbourne extends our condolences to Ted and the family. Her funeral will be held on Wednesday 14 December at Potters Cottage, 321 Jumping Creek Road, Warrandyte.
Stephen Lake asks you to join him this year in raising funds for Parkinson's Victoria "27 for Parkinson's" campaign.
Last year a number of Rotary Melbourne members supported Stephen in this worthwhile cause by learning 27 tunes on the bagpipes during October. This year he is organising a 'Spring into Summer Art Show'.
The Governor of Victoria, the Honourable Linda Dessau AC, and Mr Anthony Howard AM KC invite members to attend a free public lecture on child health issues at Government House Victoria on Wednesday 30 November 2022 at 6.00 pm AEST.
The following article on ‘Game changer we need’: Plan to end violence against women within a generation has been provided by Rotary Hawthorn.
MITS (Melbourne Indigenous Transition School) has shared their latest newsletter here. Edward Tudor, Executive Director, notes 'It's a busy but very exciting time of the year as we celebrate the many achievements of our students in 2022.' They also invite you to join their students, MITS families, staff and volunteers at our End of Year Student Celebration Dinner at the MCG on Wednesday 7th December. You can purchase your tickets here (RSVP by 29 November).
Melbourne Rotary welcomed and inducted Karen Kim into the Club on 23 November 2022. Karen is the Director of Hello Music Studios. Her classification is Music Education and she will be a member of the Toorak 1 Group. Karen is excited about joining Rotary Melbourne and is looking forward to her participation in the Club committees and activities.
PP Philip Endersbee provides details of the history behind the Wittner Plate Champion Golf Tournament 2022, which was played this November. Graham Whitelaw joined this years group and cleaned up with winner on strokes, handicap & stableford. Yes an outright winner!!
At last Wednesday's meeting we witnessed the presentation of a Paul Harris Fellow Award to Lord Mayor Sally Capp for her commitment to the community and for her support of Rotary projects that improve our city. Congratulations Sally.
Thank you to Philip Cornish for the reflection on Wednesday 23 November 22.
PP Mary Barry 'reved' up our meeting last week encouraging Rotary Melbourne members who hadn't registered yet to not miss out on one of Rotary's most exciting events.
Dennis Shore, Co-Vice Chair and Promotions Director, has produced the attached Procedure which steps Rotarians through the process to ensure they register and pay in Australian Dollars. The Procedure also emphasises the benefit in registering before 15 December, where there price increases by USD100. Click here for info.
Register HERE.
This offer expires 15 December 22. Read the latest newsletter on exciting volunteering opportunities.
The Zone 8 Regionalisation pilot information sessions are being held on Tuesday 6 December at 7.00pm AEDT and Thursday 8 December at 6.00pm AEDT.
Last week’s meeting guest speaker was Honorary Member of Rotary Melbourne Lord Mayor Sally Capp. Sally spoke on ‘State of the City’. You can view the meeting HERE.
Rotary Melbourne member Prof Jeremy Oats, recently returned from a visit to Timor Leste and has provided the following report on the Rotary International Vocational Training Team (VTT) Emergency Obstetric Care (EMOC) Fresher Courses.
This Week Wednesday 30 November – Hybrid Lunch Meeting
Guest Speakers: Geoffrey Cosgriff, RACV President and Chairman & Neil Taylor Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer
Topic ‘RACV Plans for a Cleaner Energy Future’
Time 12.30 for 12.50 – 2.00pm
Venue No 35 Sofitel or ZOOM
Price $53 (2 course lunch @ No35) / $10 Zoom only online access
Chairman: Richard Dent
Register https://events.humanitix.com/rotarymelbourne-30nov.
The following information has come from RID 3181! Note: November 30, 2022 will be the last date to register for this event.
Rotary Melbourne members may be interested to read the latest Zone 8 Rotary on the Move November edition HERE.
The Rotary Leadership Institute Program presents a wonderful opportunity for experienced Rotarians, new members and indeed people interested in finding out more about Rotary to take some time to experience the history, current and new initiatives related to this great organisation we call Rotary.
Rotary Melbourne congratulates member Adrian Kloeden on being elected President of the Victorian Chamber of Commerce.
Thank you to Cheryl Lacey for the reflection on Wednesday 16 November 22.
Dennis Shore, Co-Vice Chair and Promotions Director, has produced the attached Procedure which steps Rotarians through the process to ensure they register and pay in Australian Dollars. The Procedure also emphasises the benefit in registering before 15 December, where there price increases by USD100. Click here for info.
Register HERE.
This offer expires 15 December 22. Read the latest newsletter on exciting volunteering opportunities.
Volunteers are needed in Melbourne to assit with Rotary's National Youth Science Forum from 16-19 January 23.
The 101st Annual General Meeting of The Rotary Club of Melbourne Inc. was held during the regular weekly luncheon meeting at No 35 Sofitel, 25 Collins St Melbourne on Wednesday 16 November 2022 at 1.05p.m. and also broadcast on ZOOM.
Last Monday (14 November 22) a group of Rotary Melbourne members attended and participated in the Batman Cluster meeting at the Red Emperor Chinese Restaurant Southbank.
Last week’s meeting guest speaker was Visual Artist George Petrou OAM. George spoke on 'The Art of Sacrifice'. You can view the meeting HERE.
This month the Environmental Sustainability Rotarian Action Group (ESRAG) ESRAG November 2022 Volume 7 Issue 5 features an article titled 'RI President Jennifer Jones leads Rotary's official delegation to COP27'. Attached is the October edition of ESRAG.