October: An action filled month starting with “Paws for Polio” at Elsternwick Park in Melbourne on Sunday 4 October, two Rotary Clubs (Point Gellibrand and Camberwell) celebrating milestone anniversaries, Rotary North Melbourne hosting their Phonse Tobin Community Awards, ten Club visits and finishing with the Rotary South Pacific Zone 8 Conference at MCEC.
“Paws for Polio”: Congratulations to Rotary Passport Melbourne and President Maria Hicks for organizing a great initiative. Good to see lots of club members and their canine friends enjoying the walk, fellowship and a sausage!! (photo) There were many other group walks around D9800. Thank you to Jane Pennington for the regular Rotary Walk with Us updates. As of 6 Nov, $54,000 has been raised far exceeding last year’s total.
Club visit to Rotary Central Melbourne on 6 October where they welcomed three new members – including one who started his journey in RYLA / Rotaract. Congratulations and welcome to the new members.
Rotary North Melbourne: Phonse Tobin Community Volunteer Awards. Great night of recognition, celebration and fellowship. Congratulations to Pres Sally and Club members on a very successful night. Three local community members received awards, presented by Frances Tobin. The awards celebrate their achievements and promote volunteerism and inspire others to follow Rotary’s motto of “Service Above Self” (photos)
Rotary Point Gellibrand celebrated 40 years on 25 October. Congratulations to President Gael on a wonderful lunch at Pelicans Landing Williamtown. Highlights included a new promotional club video and a MC masterclass by PP Ron Coleman.
Rotary Camberwell celebrated 70 years at a dinner held at Studley Grounds on Wednesday 28 October – a terrific night of celebration, catching up with past members, reflection and fellowship. Highlights included a video of interviews with many club members on their journey / commenting on key club activities and events. Also, special occasion to celebrate Michael Blood’s 50 years of membership! Well done Michael! (Photos)
Rotary South Pacific Zone 8 Conference: approx. 400 attended at Melbourne Convention Entertainment Centre on Friday 30 Oct to Sunday 1 November. Rotary International VIPs were RIPE Larry (Jill) Lunsford, TRF Chair-Elect Gordon McInally with Heather and RI Director Elect, 2027-29 Edna and Martin Sutter. Including many inspiring presentations, the Environmental & Sustainability booth at the conference exhibited the latest initiatives and the launch of the revamped Carbon Offset Calculator supporting the goal of making Rotary activities carbon neutral. District 9800 Environmental Chair Pam Dittmer was pleased to assist with enquiries. (Photos – includes DG Graeme - welcome delegates to D9800 plus PP Ronald Moss, Caroline Springs and Pres Dorothy Gilmour, Hawthorn receive DEI award for Safe Families - presented by RI PE Larry Lunsford.
RI announces that PDG Grant Hocking has accepted the invitation from TRF Chair Elect Gordon McInally to serve as Regional Rotary Foundation coordinator (RRFC) beginning 1 July 2027. Congratulations Grant on this important role.
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