No meeting this Tuesday, but we try our best to keep up with all that’s going on in Rotary.

Thanks to all our regular “tipsters” who contribute.

RI President Visits Victoria

Straight from the Singapore Convention, Rotary International President Gordon McInally and his wife Heather headed to Australia, following District 9820 Governor Linda Humphries’ invitation to attend two Mental Health focused events. Staying at the RACV Cape Schanck, Gordon and Heather got to enjoy the beautiful surroundings of the Mornington Peninsula during their stay.

The two events were a great success. Professor Patrick McGorry spoke on both days as did Gordon, on the topic of mental health and how together we need to better manage the growing incidence of mental illness.

Fun Events

Here are a few events you may wish to attend:

Members of the Rochester Rotary Club Inc. invite us to help celebrate their 60th year of service above self.

Date:   Saturday July 6, 2024       

Bryan Griffiths (left) has invited our members to attend Rochester’s 60th Anniversary.  He has invited Dorothy Gilmour to be Guest Speaker so she is going the night before then going to Caroline Springs Changeover that Saturday night. Michael Lapiña is taking same road  to Rochester and Caroline Springs.

DG Ron Payne and DGE Michael Lapiña invite you to their Changeover Lunch.

Date:     Sunday 30th June

Time:   12:00pm to 3:30pm

Venue: Ultima Function Centre, Keilor Park.

Cost:    $79 per person

To book, go to: www.trybooking.com/CRYMY

More details under “Forthcoming Events”

Two Events by Noel Halford

Hasn’t Noel been busy, beavering away behind the scenes!  Both events look like a lot of fun.

Just a reminder: if you are going to the Pharaoh Exhibit, please pay TryBooking up-front by 7th July to ensure we get the reduced group-booking rate.

https://www.trybooking.com/CSQYF

1. The Pharaoh Exhibition on Tuesday 23rd July replaces the zoom meeting that was originally scheduled for that date.
2. Our next social activity will be the Tour of the Jazz Museum on Tuesday 13th August. We are combining with Rotary Balwyn for this visit.

PE Dorothy Gilmour in the News

What a privilege! Rotarians meeting, conversing, laughing and sharing beautiful African, Indian and Malaysian cuisine with 75 inspirational women and three men at the Changepreneurs’ International Women’s Day Event 2024.

Rotary SAFE Families Inclusive Communities Initiative’s Dorothy Gilmour (Rotary Hawthorn) was privileged to be part of the Changepreneurs International Women’s Day event at Hoppers Crossing where they presented to Community Leaders and Victorian Government Ministers.

Details HERE

(PE Dorothy Gilmour means President-Elect, as she isn’t officially our President until 1st July.  Perhaps we should call her PA Dorothy: PA stands for “Party Animal” - Ed)

PA Dorothy’s Friends

Dorothy has friends all over the place. Are looking to continue your engineering challenges or to explore a new hobby? 

Supporting Box Hill Miniature Steam Rail could be fun: get in touch with Graeme Bullock at graemebullock16@gmail.com

Thinking - and Giving - Big

President Doug has just met Rotarian Ravishankar “Ravi” Dakoju of Bangalore, the subject of our story, who is currently in Melbourne  He  said his charitable interests particularly include helping people in India, women’s empowerment and social harmony.

We are proud to recognize Ravi and Paola as members of the prestigious Arch Klumph Society at the Platinum Trustees Circle Level.

TTFN