The Glenferrie Rotarian May 8th 2023 (May 08, 2023)

President's Message

Posted by Teresa Liu

We are in May already, less than three weeks away from the Rotary International Convention 2023 (RICON23). Did you know that non-registrants to the RICON23 convention can enjoy a FREE 3-day pass to the Rotary House of Friendship? The House of Friendship is the ultimate destination for RICON23 attendees to gather, network, and learn about Rotary products, programs, or services. Nearly 95% of RI Convention attendees will make their way through the aisles of this exhilarating venue, connecting with leaders, activists, and People of Action.

Glenferrie Rotarians Demonstrate Culinary Expertise

Posted by Alex Marshall

Some months ago, the Community Service Group was invited to present a series of cooking classes for clients of the Salvation Army. Helena Wimpole and Geoff Widmer kindly stepped up to the plate and after careful consideration of recipes they conducted their first class on 19th April. It was a resounding success, and the relatively simple meal of rice, chicken and vegetables was met with universal acclaim.

Volunteer, Helena Wimpole, Volunteer, Geoff Widmer

Volunteer, Norman Gale

FORaMEAL Packing Day - Federation Square - Saturday 27th May

Posted by Charles Tran

District Governor Amanda Wendt would like Rotarians to take part in this wonderful project in helping humanity at the Rotary International Convention in May. This project is open to all Rotarians not strictly to Rotarians who are going to the Convention.

District Governor Amanda wants to secure over 50 Supervisors who will assist in the set-up of the equipment, the supervising of the packing and the clean-up at the end of the event. It is being held on Saturday the 27^th May from 10.00am – 4.00pm at Fed Square, although the set-up team will arrive much earlier.

End Polio Walk - Friday 26th May 2023

Join us on an easy walking tour of some of Melbourne’s iconic landmarks, and at the same time raise awareness of Rotary’s number one humanitarian priority – the global eradication of poliomyelitis.

RICON23 End Polio Now Walk Friday 26 May 2023 - The walk is open to non-Rotarians and Rotarians, as well as registrants and non-registrants of RICON23. It will be a great way to meet some of our overseas visitors. However, pre-registration for the walk is a requirement.

REGISTRATION Via HOC website link: End Polio Now Walk Tickets

Date: Friday 26 May 2023 2.00 PM - 4:00 PM

Location: Federation Square Corner Swanston St & Flinders St, Melbourne VIC 3000

The 2.5 km (1.5 mile) Fun Walk and Run
will commence at 2.00 pm in Federation Square (A) in the Melbourne CBD and finish at the Rotary Peace Park (B) where Rotary’s new Peace Bells will be located.

Planning your Time at RICON Melbourne 2023

There are so many activities planned for RICON 2023, but what is included in your Conference Registration Fee, and what is additional? Here is an outline of what there is to choose from.

There is an orientation session for first-time Convention attendees, that will be held at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) on Saturday May 27th from 4pm to 5pm.

Click on 'Read more' below for an outline of available activities, that will help as you plan how to get the most from your Convention experience.

Peter Doherty Institute seeking Healthy adults 65 years and older

The Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity is conducting a study of an experimental influenza (flu) vaccine using new mRNA technology and is seeking healthy adults 65 years and older.

The safety and ability of the new vaccine to promote a protective immune response is being compared to existing licensed flu vaccines.

We are looking for participants who are:

- Aged 65 years and older
- In good health

The study includes receiving one vaccine, as well as having blood samples taken and follow-up for approximately 12 months.

Rotary Foundation Grants

Posted by Richard Blakeman

If your club is considering applying for a Rotary Foundation District Grant, now is the time to apply.

The District Grants committee has ample funds still available for this Rotary year. It is possible to arrange District Grants through the District 9800 Humanitarian Grants Committee at relatively short notice. The Grants Committee has been able to approve grants and has done so quite quickly where grant applications comply with the terms and conditions of the Rotary Foundation.

LoL

May 09, 2023 6:30 PM

Dr Suresh Marcandan

Australian Rotary Health

Dr. Suresh Marcandan is the Managing Partner of People Power International Pty. Ltd., a management consulting and business advisory practice. He has been a Rotarian for 34 years in various clubs within Australia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore and Sri Lanka. He is the recipient of the Rotary International “Four Avenues of Service” citation awarded by PRIP Bichchai Rattakul, for his community service work post the South Asian Tsunami in 2004. He is a member of the Rotary Club of Melbourne, and is also the D9800 Chair of Australian Rotary Health.

May 16, 2023 6:30 PM

Ros McMaster

Rotary Inner Melbourne Emergency Relief Network

May 23, 2023 6:30 PM

Sharon and Peter Crean

Beyond Water

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GET READY FOR CHANGEOVER 2023

District 9800 Assembly
Jasper Hotel
May 07, 2023 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Club Dinner Meeting
Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club
May 09, 2023 6:30 PM – 8:15 PM

Salvation Army Bread Run
Baker's Delight
May 11, 2023 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Club Dinner Meeting
Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club
May 16, 2023 6:30 PM – 8:15 PM

Salvation Army Bread Run
Baker's Delight
May 18, 2023 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Boroondara Farmers Market
Patterson Reserve
May 20, 2023 7:00 AM – 1:15 PM

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