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Carlton Street Eats World Food Market
World Food Market Starting Thursday February 16th at Carlton Primary School, Eat In or Take Away International Food
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3rd Tuesday's Evening Meetings at Naughtons
Join us on the 3rd Tuesday of the month for our informal meetings at Naughton's Hotel, 43 Royal Parade Parkville. We meet at 6:30 for an informal dinner in the function room. All are welcome.
Paul Carlin Outstanding Community Leadership Award
The Rotary Club of Carlton recognises the outstanding work of these dedicated leaders:
2017-2018 Natalie Warren, Kathleem Syme Community Centre
2018-2019 Maree Rabach
2019-2020 Khanya Ibrahim, Harari Womens Group
2020-2021 Alison Beck, Carlton North Railway House
2021-2022 Jazmyn Walkin, BSL Breakfast Club
Rotary Club of Carlton Community Award
The Rotary Club of Carlton recognises the outstanding work of these dedicated leaders:
2010-2011 Leading Senior Constable Nick Parissis
2011-2012 Mary Parfrey, Carlton Neighbourhood Learning Centre
2012-2013 Rev. Dr John Evans, Chuch of All Nations and
Julie Large, Principal Carlton Primary School
2013-2014 Brian Falconer
2014-2015 Bichhoa Ha
2015-2016 Maria Ibrahim
2016-2017 Peter Behrendorff, Carlton Aus Kick
Rotary Club of Carlton Vocational Award
The Rotary Club of Carlton recognises the outstanding work of these dedicated leaders:
2017-2018 Mary Galea, Dept of Medicine, RMH, Melb Uni.
Rotary Foundation- Scholarships
The Rotary Foundation and Clubs invest in our future leaders and philanthroprists by funding scholarships for undergraduate and graduate study.
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Who are we?
Members of a Rotary Club are part of a diverse group of professional leaders working to address community and international service needs and to promote peace and understanding throughout the world.
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President's Message 2022-23
The Rotary Club of Carlton has had as the tagline for most of its 37 years “Caring for Carlton”. There are so many worthy projects that support the lives of residents in our community, many more than all the current organisations can support. We have supported many, directly particularly through the local schools, migrant and refugee groups, as well as support for programs run by others.
Research tells us that young people volunteer their time more than any other group, even retirees. But they also have strong preferences when deciding how to dedicate their time. Our plan for the coming year is to ask young people what they think is an important hands-on project needed in the Carlton community, and tell us briefly how they would undertake it. We will then post the best ideas on social media for voting. We will put the people who support the project that receives the most votes in touch with each other and the project proposer, and offer to support their project with project planning and management advice.
I look forward to announcing the project that young people have chosen, and sharing how it progresses during the year.
Ian Ada, July 2022
Club Events
A Night to Celebrate
Christmas Dinner
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Bring unwrapped gifts for children at Ronald McDonald House
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Democracy BBQ - Uni High School
Saturday 26 November
State Polling Booth
Story Street, Parkville
Speakers Program
Alan Thompson - Former Secretary, Department of Parliamentary Services
Parliament House Canberra, history, and some recent events
Arjun Argarwal - Impact Investing
Topic: Finance and Investment - transitioning global flow of capital into investment; ‘investment is about making choices on sound advice’
- Arjun was invited by Danielle Schutte through their involvement in the NDIA where Arjun is employed.
- Arjun gave a comprehensive presentation on his personal and professional background. He is from an Indian background who was raised in Africa
- He discussed the various ventures that he has been involved in India, South Africa and in Australia. He acknowledged that Australia’s entrepreneurship culture is much more conservative than the USA when it comes to start-up failure.
- Arjun has given a TED Talk on Finance and Investment.
- He is the Founder of Inaam
- In his current role his focus is on Young people and how to start investing initially in the listed market, followed by asking three key questions:
- What do you want to change?
- What do you love?
- Where would you like to invest?
- Key value adds:
- Track your investment
- Building investment literacy
- Help small business to raise capital
Rotary Club of Carlton
Meets
2nd & 4th Tuesdays at 12:45pm for 1:00 pm
Graduate House,
University of Melbourne,
220 Leicester Street Carlton 3053
3rd Tuesdays at 6:30pm for 6:45pm
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DG Amanda Wendt
RI President Jennifer Jones imagines a Rotary where members act to make their dreams become reality and they make the most of their club experiences. She urges members to engage more with each other and use these connections to build partnerships that change the world.
Rotarians worldwide are inspired by the Rotary theme of “Service Above Self” and are guided by reference to ‘The Four-Way Test’. In particular, ‘The Four-Way Test’ challenges Rotarians, in everything they do, to ask of themselves:
“Of the things we think say or do:
- Is it the TRUTH?
- Is it FAIR to all concerned?
- Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?
- Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?"