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Congratulations to PP Peter Rogers who has been CONFIRMED elected as Portfolio Lead: Major Fundraising and Grants on the Zone 8 Regional Council.
Thank you to Saluministi for providing the catering at the last week's Evening Converdation EV Myths Busters event.
All the photos from our wonderful EV Myths Busted night at Porsche Brighton.
Rotary Melbourne an Evening with...
Speakers
Heather Bone, Director ESG, Team Global Express (Toll)
Alex Coslovich, Head of Operational Digital Transformation & Automation, VISY and
Steve Amor, Senior Solution Design Specialist, Green Transport Team, Energy Australia
Topic 'Electric Vehicles and More for our Future' MYTHS BUSTED
Time 6.00 for 6.30 - 8.00pm
Venue Brighton Porsche Showroom 855 Nepean Hwy, Brighton
Price $30 (light refreshments provided) in person meeting only
Bookings https://events.humanitix.com/rotary-melb-eve-15-nov
Join us for a fun event, bring a friend, or partner, be informed and form connections.
This month the Environmental Sustainability Rotarian Action Group (ESRAG) newsletter ESRAG November 2023 Volume 8 Issue 5 features an article titled 'From classrooms to COP, Rotarians take action'. As Rotarians from many nations prepare to advocate at COP 28, we thank the writers of articles in this issue for sending a wealth of resources and news to inspire Rotary climate action. From children to environmental professionals, the people writing or covered here are working for legal breakthroughs, informing and mobilizing their communities, and advocating for regional and multinational partnerships.
Speaker Lucienne Heyworth, Rotary Peace Fellow, Refugee Education Specialist
Topic 'Education in Conflict'
Time/Date Wednesday 8 November 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-lunch-8-nov
Join us for lunch, bring a friend, partner or child, be informed and form connections.
Speaker Bernard Saundry, CEO of RSN Racing & Sport 927am radio
Topic 'The Changing Landscape of Thoroughbred Horse Racing'
Time/Date Wednesday 1 November 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-1-nov
Update on PP Robert Fisher: He has walked 285km surpassing his target. Thanks to the great support of members he has raised over his goal of $5,000. An amazing achievement. Each dollar donated is tripled thanks to the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. You can still donate here.
The 31st Rotary Central Melbourne Paul Harris Breakfast this year features guest speaker Peter Hitchener who will be diving into the unfolding of his professional path.
Speaker Ben Northey, Principal Conductor in Residence, Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, Chief Conductor Christchurch Symphony Orchestra
Topic 'Leadership - A Conductor's Perspective'
Time/Date Wednesday 25 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/rotarymelb-25-oct
Update on PP Robert Fisher: He has walked 169km towards his target of 250km. Thanks to the great support of members he has inreased his fund raising goal to $5,000+. He is still top of the leaderboard so lets continue to support him so that he stays there. Well done Robert.
https://www.rotarywalkwithus.org/fundraisers/robertfisher
Vocational Service Award
Guest Speaker: Dr Sandro Demaio, CEO of VicHealth and founder of the Sandro Demaio Foundation
Topic 'Service above Self'
Also Around the Bay Raffle Draw
Time/Date Wednesday 18 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-18-oct.
So 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.
On Monday 2 October 23, our Make A House a Home project (MAHAH) delivered 10 sets (20 tea-chest boxes) of new homeware to Launch Housing’s front line offices in Dandenong and St Kilda.
Please support the Smith Family Raffle for 2023.
Win $2,000 cycling equipment voucher from My Ride Collingwood supporting the Smith Family's Learning for Life Program for families needing support to fund the education of their children.
Join the silent auction for the Smith Family. Get in quick great items for Christmas stockings available.
Check out the auction items and make your bid!
Updated bid reports will be posted at 2pm and 9pm daily until the auction closes at 4.00pm on 21 November.
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).
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
Win $2,000 cycling equipment voucher from My Ride Collingwood supporting the Smith Family's Learning for Life Program for families needing support to fund the education of their children.
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
#5000actsofkindness #rotarymelbourne
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.
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
The 3 eggs have been laid commencing on 4 September at 367 Collins Street Melbourne. Now we wait until end of September or early October to hatch. Stay tuned for more updates. To view the live stream click HERE.
