The Rotary Melbourne 0808 Committee works to honour the legacy of our second Club President, General Sir John Monash, and the achievements of the Australian Corps in World War I.
Each year, the Committee organises Rotary Melbourne’s involvement in the 0808 Ceremony at the Shrine of Remembrance on 8 August and collaborates with the Spirit of Australia Foundation for the Monash Commemorative Service held at the Parliament of Victoria.
As part of these commemorations, our club meeting closest to 8 August features the presentation of the Monash Medal to an eminent Australian who exemplifies leadership and service in the spirit of Sir John Monash.
If you attend this week's Rotary Melbourne meeting and presentation of the Monash Medal to the Hon Josh Frydenberg, you will receive a small blue ribbon to pin on your lapel. This reminds us of a custom that originated in 1916.
Richard Elkington the 2023 Monash Medal recipient has provided a copy of an article from the Latrobe Valley Express this week.
Topic 2021 Monash Medal
Speaker Prof the Hon Barry Jones AC
Time 12.50 – 2.00pm
Registration https://events.humanitix.com/rotarymelbmeeting-4-aug
PP Robert ... thank you for the following photos and thoughts after attending Thursday's 0808 Ceremony commemorating the Battle of Amiens. "If you look carefully enough, you will see the Sopwith Pup plane flying towards us."
2017 Monash Medal Award, Prof Geoffrey Blainey, AC
Australia's most significant and popular historian.
Event
This inspirational tribute was delivered by Kevin Sheehan, President Rotary Melbourne on the 28th August 2019.
Congratulations to Peter Davis in being named a Paul Harris Fellow. Peter is admired by our Members for his dedication and "Service Above Self" and received great applause at last week's meeting.
Every year at 11 am on 11 November - the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month - we pause to remember those men and women who have died or suffered in all wars, conflicts and peace operations. This year marked the 75th Anniversary of the end of the Second World War. We were unable to mark this year's Remembrance Day by gathering together at the Shrine but thanks to Peter Davis and Major General Jim Barry, we were taken there at last week's meeting.
The Spirit of Australia Foundation have organised several events to commemorate the Battle of Amiens and Sir John Monash's leadership. Members are invited to attend any one of the events commemorating and recognising Sir John Monash our 2nd President. Click here to view the events during August 23.
The Monash Medal is awarded for - Leadership, Integrity and Service - Values of Sir John Monash and of Rotary - to an outstanding Australian who has made a significant contribution to the Australian community and beyond.
This week join us for the awarding of the Monash Medal 2018 to our Honorary Member the Hon Tim Fischer AC Chaired by Peter Davis
Our 2019-2020 recipient of Rotary Melbourne's Monash Medal is Major General Jim Barry
Chair: Peter Davis
Rotary Club of Melbourne, Engineers Australia and Spirit of Australia Foundation invite all Members and Partners to commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the Battle of Amiens. This will be a grand night to honour the 100th Anniversary of this pivotal battle and Sir John Monash.
On behalf of the 0808 Committee, all Rotarians are invited: 0808@0800 – Commemorating The 104th Anniversary of the Australian Victory at the Battle of Amiens, 8 Aug 1918 by the Australian Army Corps led by Sir John Monash, Lieutenant-General, Commander. Australian Corps.
Major General Jim Barry was presented with our Monash Medal for 2019. Jim's presentation was inspirational and is seen here with President Kevin, Michael Bennett - great grandson of Sir John Monash and Chair Peter Davis.
Last week, 168 Members, Visiting Rotarians and Guests were privileged to hear Professor Fiona Wood present the Thomas Baker Oration. To do justice to Fiona's inspirational and thought-provoking presentation, we recommend you listen to her dissertation on the Podcast on our Website. https://soundcloud.com/rotarymelbourne Photo: Pres. Robert, Fiona Wood, Chair Trevor Nink.
Wednesday 5th August 2020 – LUNCH MEETING
Topic: 0808 Monash Medal Award 2020
Guest Speaker Awardee: Jillian Segal AO, Deputy Chancellor of UNSW, Chairman of The General Sir John Monash Foundation.
Venue: Zoom online meeting only
Registration: Zoom Meeting Link
Time: 1-2 pm
Chairman: Peter Davis
This year we commemorate 100 years since General Sir John Monash was President of the Rotary Club of Melbourne.
The Monash Medal is awarded for - Leadership, Integrity and Service - Values of Sir John Monash and of Rotary - to an outstanding Australian who has made a significant contribution to the Australian community and beyond.
Thank you to Peter Davis for providing a beautiful piece on the 100th Commemoration of Battle of Amiens organised by our 0808 Committee. The photo shows Melbourne Chamber Choir led by David Kram presenting excerpts from Monash Cantata at our Shrine of Remembrance on 8.8.2018 @ at 8.00 am.
Thursday 8 August 24 @ 7.45am @Shrine of Remembrance Sanctuary 0808 Amiens Service. Please arrive on time as we are on a very tight schedule. - no bookings required just show up
Presentation of the 2024 Monash Medal
The Hon. Josh Frydenberg
Topic: Monash Medal 2024
Wednesday 7th of August 2024
12:45 PM to 2:00 PM
No 35, Sofitel on Collins
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Rotary Melbourne thanks Prof the Hon Barry Jones AC for his superb remarks on General Sir John Monash (SJM) and Leadership, and for his graciousness in accepting the Monash Medal award on Wednesday 4 August 21.
