Thanks to Karen Kim, Hello Music, for providing the excellent entertainment at last week's meeting.
Breast Cancer Network Australia would like to thank Rotary Melbourne for hosting a Pink Lady event on 10 April 24 and fundraising $1167.65. Please see the attached letter from BCNA.
Congratulations to Reg Smith who received this year's David Wittner Mentoring Award for his outstanding work in Rotary Melbourne in many areas including mentoring.
Next Meeting: Wednesday 3 July 24
Guest Speaker: Michael O'Leary, Deputy CEO & Project Director, Melbourne Arts Precinct Corporation
Topic: 'What's happening - Melbourne Arts Precinct Redevelopment'
Venue 12.30 for 12.50 - 2.00pm @ No35 Sofitel on Collins also Online via Zoom
Bookings & Information: https://events.humanitix.com/rotary-melb-3-july
This year’s 3rd Annual Environment & Sustainability luncheon will feature an oration address from Christine Holgate, CEO of Team Global Express. We will have a change of scenery – the event will be at the RACV Club Level 17 Ballroom on Wednesday 24 July 2024, at 12:30pm.
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This month the Environmental Sustainability Rotarian Action Group (ESRAG) Oceania newsletter features information on RICON 24 in Singapore. CLICK HERE to read the ESRAG Oceania July 24 edition.
The Australian Rotary Health June 2024 Newsletter is available here and features articles on upcoming events and feature articles.
at Prahran Market. Thank you to the wonderful stall holders for your generous donations!
Great day at DG Changeover today at Ultima Centre, Keillor Park.
Thank you to Dr Peter Hollingworth AC OBE for last week's reflection on Wednesday 26 June 24.
On Monday 17 June 24, our Make A House a Home project (MAHAH) delivered 10 sets (20 tea-chest boxes) of new homewares to Launch Housing’s front line offices in Dandenong and Southbank.
If you are interested in keeping up to date with all that’s been happening with volunteers, donations, welfare agencies & clients, and the many exciting things ahead at RIMERN please HERE for Issue 9 April/May 24. This issue is full of all sorts of ways in which you can support RIMERN and the great work they do in supporting our community.
Melbourne has once again been named the best student city in Australia and among the top 5 globally, according to the latest QS World University Rankings.
We're so proud to be a world-class study destination for brilliant minds around the world. Get to know some of our astounding alumni who have experienced it for themselves: https://bit.ly/3QYESuJ
Peter Berg was awarded the 2024 Axle Award presented by VP Peter Davis at our meeting on Wednesday 19 June 24. Congratulations Peter.
Adrian Nelson was awarded the Paul Harris Fellow at the meeting on Wednesday 19 June 24. Congratulations Adrian.
The Rotary Melbourne meeting on Wednesday 19 June 24 was the Vice Presidents' reporting day.
Wednesday 26 June 2024 – Presidents Chanegover Lunch - Partner Day
Speakers: President Chris Sotiropoulos & President Elect Catherine Baxter
Time: 12.45 -1400 @ Latrobe Dining Room, Sofitel Melbourne
Registration: https://events.humanitix.com/rotary-melb-26-jun
Note: BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL
Melbourne Rotarians, we need you to think about your networks and encourage nominations for the Sir John Reid award. You must know some volunteer who hasn't been acknowledged despite lots of great efforts.
Rotary Melbourne members and guests may be interested to read the latest Zone 8 Rotary on the Move May 24 edition HERE. There is an interesting article on 'Global Grants are the powerhouse of The Rotary Foundation'.
Reg Smith has provided an article on the Chartering of Rotaract Club of Uni Melbourne Student Union on Sunday 23 June 24.
At our club’s historic 5000th Club Meeting on 30th August, at our Thomas Baker Oration with Past Prime Minister John Howard, Rotary Melbourne launched our 5000 Acts of Kindness project. How are we tracking?
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, was held on Saturday 15 June 24. The City of Melbourne has recently established 'How a crafty tiny home can help reduce elder abuse'. To find out more click HERE.
It has been a long tradition of Rotary Melbourne that the outgoing President introduces the incoming Rotary Melbourne President, and reviews their year in the company of Past Presidents and partners. On Sunday 16 June 24, out-going President (Chris Sotiropoulos) outlined the achievements of Rotary Melbourne in 2023-24. Incoming President (Catherine Baxter) outlined her plans for the coming year. Here they are at Kingston Heath Golf Club yesterday having a jolly good time. It was a very chilly day but that didn’t dampen the convivial chatter in the room.
Members will be interested to learn that former RCM member and stalwart of the Rotary Safe Families project, Dorothy Gilmour, has been appointed President of Rotary Hawthorn for the coming year.
