At our last meeting we were presented to by two inspiring young ladies who had participated in MUNA. This presentation, which had followed the previous week’s recognition of John Suriano’s 40 rotary years, lead me to reflect and admire the generational evolution of rotary and the enduring human desire to give.
I also noted to members that the Regionalisation project continues with update emails being sent to all members periodically. The new structure, incorporating a regional council, is scheduled to commence Jan 1 2024.
With a lot of our members holidaying, we hope to see many of you at the next meeting.
Two students from Loreto, Mandeville Hall came to speak to members on 18th July about their experiences at MUNA. They were Felicia Du and Sophia Hannebery. Lucinda Carr was unable to attend the meeting. Out of 31 teams the team placed in the top 5 which was an excellent effort.
MUNA is a model based on the United Nations Assembly. A team of two Year 11 students would represent different countries. MUNA was held at North Melbourne this year and there were 31 nations represented by students.
President Mark Howlett, Sara Dennis, Chris Raw Felicia Du, Sophia Hannebery, Katie Macleish Vi Pham
Artificial Intelligence is the talk of the town these days, as actors go on strike because screenwriting might be done by computers in the future. Governments worry because AI might be used to confuse an electorate and end up electing a fictitious candidate, or worse a real candidate totally unfit for the role. Doctors might become extinct as AI diagnoses disease and prescribes a course of medication. What's the world coming to?
Well that's not what this seminar is about. This seminar is part of Rotary's commitment to continued member skill development, confronting a changing world, when computers will do more than just respond to commands, they will make the commands in the first place. That world is now upon us. So what is ChatGP, and why might it make your Bulletin Editor redundant? Can you use this to advantage in your business/project/organisational role? Come along to this seminar and find out about the brave new world we are dealing with. Click on the image below to register.
Once again Rotarians and the community have demonstrated their generosity at a time of tragedy. Following the disastrous bus roll-over on 11th June, resulting in the death or injury of several guests returning from a Hunter Valley wedding, a fund was set up to support victims of the crash.
A research team at Latrobe University Sport and Exercise Medicine Research Centre, headed by Dr Adam Culvenor, is conducting clinical trials and research projects to investigate new ways to prevent knee osteoarthritis and improve the lives of people with knee pain and osteoarthritis. The team is looking for adults aged over 45 years with knee pain to participate in the study.
Terry McAleenan is the Partnerships Manager for The Fathering Project in Victoria. He started a Dads Group at his daughters’ primary school in 2012 after being inspired by a talk given by The Fathering Project. Terry is passionate about every school and workplace having an active dads program, so that no child misses out on having an engaged father or father figure in their lives. The Fathering Project aims to improve child development outcomes by inspiring and equipping fathers and father figures to effectively engage with their kids. Their vision is for every child in Australia to have an effective father figure.
The Rotary Club of Glenferrie acknowledges the traditional owners as the custodians of this land, recognising their connection to land, waters and community. We pay our respects to Australia's First Peoples, and to their elders, past, present and future.
The Rotary Club of Glenferrie | PO Box 2134 | Hawthorn Vic 3122
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