28th February – Fellowship Evening @ RIMERN RIMERN (Rotary Inner Melbourne Emergency Relief Network) February 28th. The Club will be meeting at 32-34 Lincoln Street, Brunswick for a tour of the warehouse (wine included) followed by dinner at a nearby venue. This is a great opportunity to see the workings of one of Rotary’s best local projects. This one every member can contribute to just by decluttering at home! Partners welcome. Click HERE to read RIMERN's newsletter and find out more about the good works that they do! 3rd March 2024 – Myeloma Australia Myeloma Australia will be conducting its annual fundraiser on Sunday 3rd March 2024. This is the same date as the first Hawthorn Makers Market for 2024 and the club is proposing to combine this activity around the Hawthorn Makers Market as it will provide a significant opportunity to promote this cause. Please note: This event replaces our weekly dinner event which would have been on 6th March. The club is requesting that all members participate in this event if possible and come together to raise further funds and awareness to support the 22,000 Australians living with myeloma. New merchandise is also available to purchase - baseball caps are $20 and new tee shirts in a variety of sizes for $30 (please order by 22/2 to ensure they are delivered prior to the walk) More details will be provided in due course. Tuesday 12th March – Balwyn Rotary – For your Information The Balwyn Speakers Committee has arranged for Dr David Dorward to speak at their Club on Tuesday, 12 March 2024. Hi topic is Polarization of American Politics and the Threat of another Trump presidency. Balwyn Rotary are extending an invitation to our club members should any member wish to attend. Tuesday 16th April 24 – Cluster Club Meeting There is a discussion among the cluster club presidents of a proposed Cluster Club Meeting to be held on Tuesday 16th April, 2024. Therefore, this will take the place of our meeting on Wednesday 17th April. The details for now are: Subject Role of Women in Parliament Speakers Kate Thwaites (MP) and Jess Wilson (MP) Date Tuesday, 16 April 2024. Time 6:15 for 6:45pm Location Green Acres Golf Club Dinner Cost $40 Drinks At bar prices |