We gather together on the lands of the traditional custodians, the Wurundjeri people. We pay our respects to all of Melbourne’s First Peoples, to their ancestors and Elders, and to our shared future together.
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Myeloma Australia Lunch Wednesday 6th March 24
There was no club meeting on the 6th of March given our normal club meeting was replaced by the Myeloma Walk on 3rd March at the first Hawthorn Makers Market for the year.
However, Myeloma Australia had organised the “Greatest Call Long Lunch” for the 6/3/24. This event was sold out in a very short space of time, and we were very fortunate to get two tables. Eighteen Camberwell Rotarians including partners and a former member of the club Tom MacLean, and his wife Helen attended the event. See picture below.
Unfortunately, Frank Leigh was absent due to ill health and Patrick Docherty had to leave early so they are not in the picture.
Additional details of the event and pictures are in the Club news section of the bulletin.
Just a reminder for next week is that we have the induction of Lindy Anderson - wife of current Treasurer Murray so please bring your partners to welcome Lindy to the club.
Let’s work together, to take action to create hope in the world and in our local communities.
Sandy Roberts is an icon in Australian media broadcasting, having commentated on more than 1,000 AFL Games, 11 Olympics and many more sporting events across 40+ years. His calls and his iconic voice are synonymous with some of the biggest moments in sport.
In May 2022, after retiring from his long career, Sandy was diagnosed with myeloma. He, like many, had never heard of the disease. Sandy’s wife Carolyn went into research mode and eventually found her way to Myeloma Australia connecting, by the phone to one of their fifteen, specialist myeloma nurses. Through this experience Sandy came forward and offered his support to Myeloma Australia to become an ambassador and to use his profile to raise awareness.
This is now his Greatest Call. A call for more awareness, more investment, more support and to ultimately find a cure for myeloma which resulted in the lunch on the 3rd of March.
Jeff Browne the Collingwood president revealed in October 23 that he has been diagnosed with myeloma, so the knowledge and profile of myeloma is increasing steadily.
In support on the day were Jennifer Keyte, Bruce McAvaney, Eddie McGuire, and Brian Roberts. A very funny panel discussion.
A Very Full House!
All in All, a great event and fantastic to see Myeloma getting some publicity and funding which hopefully leads to a cure. Thank you to the Camberwell Rotary members for supporting Adrian.
It's been 12 months in the making but I'm very pleased to announce that we have a new brand for Myeloma Australia. Many of you had commented to me how the old branding was starting to wear thin. A little outdated, somewhat old fashioned and not as optimistic as we need to be.
So, we got to work and with the help and support of many in the community and the probono support of agency, TBWA, we produced a whole new brand. More than just a logo, our new brand picks up all the things we know and love about the myeloma community and why we exist. We landed on statements like; "To be a continuous source of action, education and support for Australian's fighting myeloma." This statement reinforced our purpose.
Other work to define who we are centred on our personality as an organisation; driven by empathy, passion, being positive upbeat and knowledgeable. The process has been great. From now you'll see the colour and vibrancy in all that we do. We continue to be driven by the needs of our myeloma community. We are there for you and with you.
The launch of the new brand has come just in time for Myeloma Action Month. During the month of March, we will be hosting a variety of events to raise community awareness of myeloma. These are My Greatest Walk Sunday 3rd March 2024 and My Greatest Call Long Lunch Wednesday 6th March 2024
National Myeloma Month Online Seminars This year we will host two online seminars broadcast live from our website with presentations covering a variety of topics from information about new treatments from tips on living well with myeloma long-term.
These events will be held:
Monday 18/3/24 at 12pm - 2:30pm and Wednesday 28/3/24 at 12pm - 2:30pm
No registrations or logins required. The seminars can be viewed via our website and will be available on playback. We look forward to our community coming together during the month of March.
Districts and Rotary and Rotaract clubs play a key role in recruiting and recommending Rotary Peace Fellow candidates. Each year, The Rotary Foundation awards fellowships to leaders in peace and development to study at one of the Rotary Peace Centers at premier universities around the world. The fellows can earn a master’s degree or a postgraduate diploma through the professional development certificate program.
The application will be open 1 February through 15 May, and the peace fellows who are selected will begin their studies in 2025. Find out who is eligible and how they can apply.
Wednesday 27th March – Club Assembly & New Member Induction
All members and partners are asked to attend the induction of a new member to the club.
The Chair of Membership and the Art Show will also provide an update for members on their respective areas of responsibility.
Wednesday 10th April – Servants Community Housing
The club is organising a fellowship night at Servants Community Housing. Spitting Image will provide catering.
Tuesday 16th April 24 – Cluster Club Meeting
A Cluster Club Meeting will be held on Tuesday 16th April 2024. Therefore, this will take the place of our meeting on Wednesday 17th April. The details are:
Have you ever wondered which Sunday you have been allocated to? Can't find the email from Alan?
Then look no further! This new widget has been added to both our website Home Page - it's at the bottom of the right-hand column, right under the 3 most recent Bulletins. And it will be in each Bulletin as well. Just click on the blue "CSM Signup List" link. It's that simple - try it!
Deb and I invite you to join us at the District Conference in Bendigo.
This is a wonderful opportunity for Rotarians to get together in-person, and enjoy all things Rotary. What a brilliant way for Rotarians to network while hearing from guest speakers and experiencing all that Bendigo and the surrounding area has to offer.
Venue
Ulumbarra Theatre, 10 Gaol Rd, Bendigo
The Ulumbarra Theatre is a 953-seat theater in Bendigo, Victoria. It opened in 2015 and is located on the site of the Sandhurst Goal which closed in 2004.
Accommodation
A variety of accommodation options are available for all budgets.
A Showcase area will be available for the display of Rotary projects for the benefit of the conference attendees to enjoy.
Further information will be available shortly.
About Bendigo
From its grand historic buildings that sprouted up during the gold boom to its famous potteries and growing food scene, there is a lot to love about this regional city.
Experience the contrasts of Bendigo, a city with a vibrant arts hub and world-class food and wine scene, rich gold-rush history, grand architecture and magnificent gardens. Sample stunning contemporary cuisine in historic buildings. Admire modern art in venues new and old, and explore the city's fascinating history at museums, gardens and galleries. When exploring Bendigo, you're visiting the lands of the Dja Dja Wurrung People.
Deb and I invite you to join us at the District Conference in Bendigo. 
