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EO Melbourne Chapter News

April 2026

Hi ,


We’re heading into the final quarter of the financial year - and for EO Melbourne, the final stretch of this chapter year.


It’s a natural point to reflect. But more importantly, it’s a time to look forward.


Behind the scenes, we’re already planning for the transition to the 2026/27 board, with James Murray and Costa Vasili stepping in as Co-Presidents. And while a new board always brings fresh energy, new ideas, and different perspectives…there’s one thing we’re very intentional about:


Momentum.


EO is a volunteer-led organisation. Every year, the board evolves. Some roles transition, new leaders step in, and naturally, there’s a period of ramp-up.


If we’re not careful, that can feel like a reset.


But the goal isn’t to start over each year - it’s to build.


That’s why we’ve anchored our chapter around a three-year plan. As we move into year two, it gives us continuity in what we’re trying to achieve - while still allowing the incoming board to shape how we get there.


Fresh thinking, without losing momentum.


New energy, without reinventing the wheel.


It’s something I’ve come to appreciate more deeply this year - both in EO and in business.


The best teams don’t rely on individual brilliance. They build systems, rhythm, and clarity so that progress compounds over time.


And transitions, when done well, become accelerators, not interruptions.


As we head into the final few months of the year, our focus is simple:

  • Finish strong

  • Set the next board up for success

  • And keep building something that lasts beyond any one leadership team






More to come in the months ahead - and as always, if you’ve got ideas, feedback, or just want to connect, I’m always up for a chat (outside the usual 6–8pm family chaos 😉).






Cheers,






John Bevitt

President FY 2025/2026
john@honeycombstrategy.com.au
0431 333 905


John Bevitt

President FY 2025/2026
john@honeycombstrategy.com.au
0431 333 905


Membership/Accelerator Renewals for FY 2026/27

Renewals for FY 2026/27 are approaching for EO Melbourne Members and Accelerators. Please take note of the following key dates, and keep an eye out for emails from the chapter as well as a separate email from EO Global regarding your renewals:

  • EO Melbourne: Invoice issued by 30 April 2026, with payment due in full by 31 May 2026

  • EO Global: Renewals open in May 2026, with payment due by 30 June 2026 (you will receive an email from EO Global with full details)

To secure your membership for FY 2026/27, complete the EO Melbourne Membership Renewal Form, update your billing details, and review the turnover criteria, then proceed with both payments.


If you have any questions or need clarification regarding your renewal, feel free to email the President, John Bevitt, at john@honeycombstrategy.com.au or contact our Chapter Manager, Kirsten Yokoyama, at manager@eomelbourne.org.

COMPLETE THE MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL FORM

Refer a Member/Accelerator

Earn a $1,000 credit towards your local membership fees for the next financial year when you refer a new Member who joins EO Melbourne. Invite someone who’d be a great fit. If you have names in mind, you can also reach out to our Membership Chairs, James Murray, at james@workhealthyaus.com.au, and Rick Bazerghi, at rick@meir.com.au.

Submit a MEMBERSHIP Referral
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Leadership Feature

Each month, we spotlight EO members who have taken the Path of Leadership (POL) by serving on our chapter board. This month, hear from Past President Anou Khanijou as she shares her EO journey and insights on leadership, particularly for women, in "Anou Khanijou on Breaking the Glass Ceiling and Turning Challenges into Breakthroughs".

Chapter Events

5 May 2026

Scaling Up Learning Day-Execution

6 May 2026

Inside Society: A Private Evening with Chris Lucas

14 May 2026

Member Connect Dinner - New & Tenured

Member Connect Dinner - Members (1-7 yrs)

20 June 2026

EO Melbourne Annual Awards and Gala Dinner


For event registration concerns, email help@eomelbourne.org.

APAC & Global Events

30 April-2 May 2026                EO APAC Family Retreat

25-27 May 2026                       EO Accelerator APAC Summit | 2026 APAC Moderator Summit

1-5 June 2026                          MyEO Book Writing Retreat

8-11 June 2026                        EO Women Summit 2026

23-27 August 2026                 2026 EO APAC & Bond Business School

2-11 October 2026                  Where Adventure Meets Purpose – Cambodia 2026

We are happy to introduce the newest members of EO Melbourne:

  Edward Roche - Owner of The Mat Group

  Lana Zhang (Accelerator Graduate) - Director of Sales, Marketing & Culture at Skylark Migration

  Quan Payne - Founder & Executive Creative Director at Studio Payne

  Utsav Arora - General Manager at Horizon Communications


Do you have any recent media features we can highlight?


We publish a monthly special bulletin, Members in the News, which highlights EO Melbourne members who have been featured in the media. If you have a published article, interview, or media mention you’d like us to include in the bulletin, please email the link of your feature to communications@eomelbourne.org.

Let's Stay Connected!

Make sure that you are part of EO Melbourne's online community:


WHATSAPP - (EO Melbourne Members) Join our Events & Official Matters channel and Members' channel; (EO Accelerators) Join our Accelerator channel

LINKEDIN - Follow us and add EO as an experience on your profile.

FACEBOOK - Join our Facebook group, where we post most of our event photos.

INSTAGRAM - Follow @eomelbourne on Instagram.

YOUTUBE - Follow @eomelbourne on YouTube.

BLOG - Check out news, articles and member features on our blog.

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