Rotary Central Melbourne meets at the RACV Club on the first and third Tuesdays of each month.
If you would like to visit our meeting, you are welcome to join us at the Theatrette, Chancery Level of the RACV Club. There is no charge for attending the meeting.
If you would like a more general discussion about attending a Rotary meeting, please contact the club secretary at rotaryclubcentralmelbourne@gmail.com
The meeting will commence at 7:40 am and conclude no later than 8:30. Members and guests are invited to stay for coffee or breakfast in the RACV Club Bistro following the meeting.
Presentation Title: AI at Work: Practical Tools for Everyday Professionals
Precis: AI isn't just for tech professionals, and it isn't just a faster way to search the web. This talk shares practical ways individuals and small businesses are using AI tools to save time, sharpen their communications, and get more done every day — safely and without needing a technical background.
Bio: Jon Scheele has been leading the adoption of technology in business for several decades. He writes and speaks regularly on technology, hosts The Loop Asia podcast, and organizes the annual apidays Singapore conference. Jon holds a Bachelor degree in Electronic Engineering, a Masters degree in Business Administration, and Graduate Diplomas in Applied Finance and Digital Communications. He has lived and worked in Australia, USA and Singapore. While in Singapore, Jon was an adjunct lecturer on Fintech at the National University of Singapore’s School of Computing, and a Volunteer Career Advisor at Workforce Singapore.
Dr Gayle Smerdon delivered an engaging presentation on Facing Adversity, drawing from her experiences in the university sector. She explored the science of happiness — including her father’s perspective — and practical strategies for managing bad days, avoiding the “piling on” mindset, and not waiting for motivation. Her key framework: Take it in, Take it out, Take off, Take it on.
Neville reported $67,000 worth of goods donated through the International Service Committee. Warwick Cavell highlighted the Vocational Service Committee’s developing mentoring concept. Members were reminded of the 23 June DIK Working Bee, July 1 membership renewals, and the next meeting on 16 June featuring John Scheele on Artificial Intelligence.
