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North Carlton Railway House Fundraiser with Tony Birch
Railway House would like to invite you to a very special fundraiser on June 8th.
Join us to hear renowned local Indigenous author Tony Birch talk about his prize-winning books, his inspiration for fiction, and about the writing life. Moderated by Bec Kavanagh.
Tony Birch is the author of three novels: the bestselling The White Girl; winner of the 2020 NSW Premier's Award for Indigenous Writing and shortlisted for the 2020 Miles Franklin Literary Prize; Ghost River, winner of the 2016 Victorian Premier's Literary Award for Indigenous Writing; and Blood, which was shortlisted for the Miles Franklin Award in 2012. He is also the author of Shadowboxing and three short story collections, Father’s Day, The Promise and Common People. In 2017 he was awarded the Patrick White Literary Award. In 2021 Tony released two new books, a poetry collection, Whisper Songs, and a new short story collection, Dark as Last Night.
Tony Birch is also an activist, historian, and essayist. His website is: https://www.tony-birch.com/
Bec Kavanagh is a writer, literary critic and academic. She has had fiction and non-fiction published in a variety of publications including Meanjin, Overland, The Big Issue and The Guardian. Bec is the Youth Programming Manager at the Wheeler Centre, and a sessional tutor at LaTrobe University.
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
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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Become a Member
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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Rotary Peace Fellowships
DO YOU KNOW SOMEONE WHO WANTS TO CHANGE THE WORLD?
Rotary is now accepting applications for the world competitive Rotary Peace Fellowships program. The application deadline for submissions through local rotary clubs in District 9800.
Download flyer: https://my.rotary.org/en/peace-fellowship-application
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Presidents Message
President's Message 2021-22
The Rotary Club of Carlton has been serving the community since 1985. We have many service activities that benefit the Carlton community, as well as national and international projects. We are often called the ‘friendly club’, as our club promotes friendship among our members and builds relationships through service in our immediate community and across the world. If you would like to join us as a member or as a volunteer, you will find a warm welcome.
From July 1 2021, In Person Lunch Meetings will be held at Graduate House on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month with a Zoom Meeting on the 3rd Tuesday of each month-all subject to COVID19 regulations.
Club Events
District Assembly (Virtual)
District Changeover
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Rotary Food Waste Event 2022
The Rotary Club of Melbourne is honouring World Environment Day with its partners, the Sofitel & the City of Melbourne. Rotarians across Districts 9800 and 9801 are warmly invited to attend this showcase event which raises funds for the non-profit food rescue charity Second Bite. In addition, the luncheon highlights the 7th Pillar of Rotary International – the Environment – and emphasises how Rotary is working with community groups and government organisations to make a difference for a more sustainable world.
You and your colleagues are warmly invited to attend this fundraising luncheon which features a celebrity panel discussion to raise awareness of how we can reduce food waste to benefit the environment. The 100% carbon offset menu will be co-designed by celebrity chef Matt Preston. Panellists include Lord Mayor Sally Capp, Dr Sandro Demaio, Ms Abiola Atejomobi, Second Bite CEO Steve Clifford. The event will be moderated by the very distinguished Professor John Thwaites, former Deputy Premier of the State of Victoria.
A portion of the ticket price plus the proceeds of the raffle will support the vital work of SecondBite. The raffle features a bottle of Grange, a night for two at the Sofitel, a high tea for two at Chateau Yering, and other prizes. All raffle proceeds will go to Second Bite while each event ticket purchased will provide 75 meals for vulnerable Victorians. You may purchase tickets for individuals or consider sponsoring a table of 10. The website is: https://events.humanitix.com/rotary-food-waste
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2021/22 Paul Carlin Outstanding Leadership Award
Nominations are now open (closing 30 May 2022) for this year's recipient of the Paul Carlin Award. If you know someone who through their paid or voluntary work are contributing to the Carlton community, consider making nomination. Nomination criteria is attached.
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Rotary Club of Carlton
Meets
Tuesday at 12:30pm for 1:00 pm
Graduate House,
University of Melbourne,
220 Leicester Street Carlton 3053
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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?"