Events

M.C. David Rush 

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In January of 2024, Mark participated in the Ride for Rotary motorcycle ride in India. It was the 8^th such event run by Rotary District 3181 and in total has generated US 150k for ARH.

46 participants (most on 350cc Royal Enfield motorcycles) from 14 different countries rode from Udaipur in the NW down to Goa in the SW. A fantastic experience with motorcycling, dodging of tuk tuks, warm rotary hosting, fellowship with other participants and some real cultural engagement.

Mark, current president of Glenferrie club, has ridden motorcycles since the age of 10 when he bought for $10 a scooter from a mate who had given up getting it going. Other motorcycling adventures included rides in the USA and Mongolia.

M.C.: Noel Halford

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Member Behind The Badge talks are not to be missed!

This is your chance to hear from Peter England, his experiences, accomplishments and  insights.

M.C. Charlotte England

Neil Cole is a multi-award winning playwright and author has won the Aspire Award in 2017 from the Supreme Court of Victoria for his ground-breaking work on psychiatry in the theatre.

He’s also a former criminal lawyer, mental health advocate, former member of parliament and Alzheimer's researcher

M.C. Andrew Crockett

The Werribee Open Range Zoo, of over 200 hectares, is tucked away just outside Melbourne and offers a fascinating voyage into the animal world.  Zoos Victoria properties include Melbourne Zoo, Healesville Sanctuary, Kyabram Fauna Park and Werribee Zoo. 

Jacinda assists in overseeing the whole natives team working with a variety of native Australian species, including - Tammar wallabies, koalas, orange bellied parrots, kangaroos, emus, tortoises and some reptiles.

She is is part of a team at Werribee Open Range Zoo that does incredible work with a very endangered species: the final remaining members of a genetic line that traces its origins to around 100 million years ago, when Australia was joined to Antarctica and South America.

M.C.: Pam Crockett

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Ashley is a past RYLA participant.

He is also a climate scientist and international development practitioner.

Through his work, he is acquainted with Leopoldina Guterres (known to Rotary Hawthorn) and the Baguia area of Timor Leste.

He will share his experiences and endeavours from the time he has spent in Timor Leste, inlcuding the geographic conditions and shed light on the challenging economic landscape of the region.

He’s been described as ‘a clearly an invested, enthusiastic, and capable young professional’ by Rotary.

M.C.:  Angela Taft

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John Perry

Details via the Rotary Hawthorn Bulletin and direct emails.

M.C. : Tilak Dissanayake

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M.C.: David MacNamara 

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Join Cheryl, Boroondara’s Home Library Service Librarian, to find out how you can make the most out of your library membership. Cheryl has been the Home Library Librarian at the Hawthorn branch of the Boroondara Library for 5 years and has held many roles throughout her career in public libraries.

She’ll be sharing her tips and tricks so that you can take full advantage of the library’s collection and services.

Cheryl will be sharing her expertise on things like accessing new releases; online newspapers, magazines, movies, documentaries; and how to get involved in volunteering.

Vasso is a Distinguished Professor in the School of Health and Biomedical Sciences. 

'She is a world-renowned researcher who has been recognised with more than100 awards, including the Premier’s Award for Medical Research, Young Australian of the Year (Vic), Greek Australian of the Year, Woman of the Year was named one of the most successful Greeks abroad by the prestigious Times magazine. She was the first to develop a method of immunotherapy to stimulate the immune system in the early 1990s, which today is used by hundreds of labs around the world Vasso has applied several immunotherapies to other diseases including MS, diabetes,  Alzheimer’s’ disease. She is committed to driving her research and programs to help people age healthy. Vasso has recently moved to RMIT'.

M.C.:  Ian Bentley

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Prof Clive May is from the Preclinical Critical Care Unit of the Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health.

Clive: 'His team have made a very important discovery, he first treatment that reverses the effects of sepsis, a condition that is the main cause of death in hospitals and accounts for 20% of world deaths.
This treatment is now being tested in a clinical trial'.

'Septic patients commonly suffer a range of complications that can cause cognitive impairment and disability'. (Florey Institute)

M.C. : Kevin Rose

Photo Credit: The Florey via Prof. Clive May 

'Dr Elaine Saunders – Director, Entrepreneur, Commercialisation, Building sustainable companies BSc MSc, PhD, GAICD, Grad Dip Mgt (Technology) I'm a successful entrepreneur, and now sharing the magic. With my team, I help other entrepreneurs and researchers, I am a Biomedical Engineer, Audiological Scientist, business-woman, disruptor, author, speaker and professional Director, I've co-founded and led two award-winning companies which have changed the hearing industry: Blamey Saunders hears, a hearing aid and telehealth company; and Dynamic Hearing Pty Ltd (which became part of Cirrus Logic), I've led two teams to win the Australian Good Design Award and two companies to sustainability and exit. I've advised many companies through growth, from spin-off or start-up, or before'.

M.C.: Tamara Cannon

This is the meeting to show off your best football club scarf, beanie, and more!

Graeme Jacobs offers a captivating look back at the evolution of Australian football, reflecting on the memories, passion, and milestones of the game.

Graeme played a total of 93 games at the highest level with  Melbourne and South Melbouyrne in the  VFL  during the 1960s.

Graeme was member of a Melbourne premiership side in his debut season, lining up at centre half forward in the 1964 CFL Grand Final.

This was a remarkable event in VFL/AFL history with Melbourne defeating Collingwood by 4 points in a titanic struggle that went to the wire.

He was one of the youngest members of a premiership team having played with the great Ronald Barassi  and coached by the  legendary Norm Smith.

He later struggled to make the team regularly due to injury and  and in 1968 crossed to South Melbourne  (later becoming the Sydney Swans) for greater opportunities where he played for the next three seasons.

Following his playing career he captained and coached Mitcham F.C. to the finals in the Eastern Suburban League and later served as Chairman of Selectors.

He also successfully coached Vermont F.C. winning two premierships.

He will discuss the many  challenges facing  footballers at the highest level and reflect on the evolution of our great Australian game.

You are invited to join our Zoom meeting to relive the great moments of footy history and drama including Ray Gabelich’s run and Neil Crompton’s match winning goal which made the 1964 Grand Final so memorable.

Attendees are invited to wear their team colours to make it a real celebration of the game loved by so many.

Rotary Hawthorn began it’s association with Graeme when the Cancer Relay for Life started in Hawthorn under his chairmanship. In those early years our Rotary members walked all through the night to successfully raise  funds for cancer research.  

M.C. Zoom Chairnan Noel Halford

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Dive deep into the goals for the coming year, focusing on creating an irresistible membership experience through understanding our 'ikigai', healing divides within our communities and clubs, and embracing youth as the "Now."

Learn about fostering trust in leadership, promoting mentorship, and playing the long game with strategic succession planning. Discover how sharing unique skills and vocations can create a sense of belonging and empowerment, ensuring a transformative and impactful year for Rotary.

Don’t miss this chance to be part of the magic!

M.C. President Dorothy Gilmour

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Mark has worked with not-for-profits and universities for over 25 years. Currently, he is a consultant and lends his expertise as a member of RMIT’s Human Research Ethics Committee.

His love of the Himalayan region began in 1997 when he spent six months travelling through Northern India and Nepal. Since then, he has returned numerous times to travel and trek in the remote mountain regions of India, Tibet and Nepal.

These experiences motivated Mark to devote 10 years to helping Nepali children. He founded the Logged On Foundation Ltd, which provided computer centres and education programs to rural schools. The Foundation has helped thousands of children in 30 villages in eight Districts of Nepal, including several women’s cooperatives.

He completed a documentary about the 2015 Nepal earthquake, its impact on rural communities, and their struggles to provide quality education for their children. The film won a film award and was screened at the ACMI and at UK, US, and Nepalese film festivals. Mark also created pathways for volunteers to spend time in Nepal.

M.C. Katrina Flinn

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Discover more about this wonderful luncheon featuring the inspiring speaker, Craig Tiley, Australian Open,Tennis Australia CEOplease visit the link below.

Lift The Lid Luncheon