And just like that, we’re approaching Halloween and the end of the fourth month of this Rotary year. It’s been another jam-packed month, and I continue to be inspired by the wide range of activities taking place across our District.And just like that, we’re approaching Halloween and the end of the fourth month of this Rotary year. It’s been another jam-packed month, and I continue to be inspired by the wide range of activities taking place across our District.
An article from PDG Julie Mason, Wyndham
Who would have thought that the simple act of painting a finger would lead to discussions about the need to End Polio?
Article by Alex Lapiña, Rotary Activate and Rotaraact Music MakersDistrict 9800 Membership Director Alex Lapiña recently joined students at Torrens University as a guest speaker for their Industry Engagement Project subject. He shared Rotary’s mission, tackled stereotypes about age and relevance, and explored how cause-based Rotaract clubs like Music Makers are helping Rotary connect with younger adults. The students loved the session—proof that the next generation is ready to get creative about Rotary’s future!
An article from Jane Pennington, North Balwyn Rotary and End Polio Co-ordinatorThe Rotary Walk With Us is our District’s month-long campaign to raise funds and awareness for Rotary International’s number one global project; the eradication of polio worldwide.
An article from Alison Bacon, RC EaglehawkThe Rotary Club of Eaglehawk proudly supported a special visit by debut children’s author Sarah Watts, whose acclaimed picture book, Marvellous Miles, is now available to many of our region’s youngest readers.
An article from PDG Julie Mason, RC WyndhamWyndham Rotary members were deeply concerned to learn that in certain areas of India, children aged between seven months and eight years are unable to access heart surgery that could either save their lives or significantly improve their quality of life.
As the festive season draws near, Rotary clubs across District 9800 are setting the stage for celebration, connection, and community spirit—and what better way to do it than through the power of live music?
An Article by Alex Lapiña, Rotary Activate & Rotaract Music MakersLast month, I had the wonderful opportunity to feature on two different podcasts that both celebrate innovation, connection, and creativity within Rotary.
An article from Terry Murphy, RC of CastlemaineGet up close to big shiny rigs!
Looking for a great — and affordable — day out with the family on the last weekend of November? There’s something for all ages at the Castlemaine Rotary Truck Show over the weekend of Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 November at the Campbells Creek Recreation Reserve.
An article from Norm Draper, RC KeilorEvery year the Rotary Club of Keilor provides 100 Christmas Bags to Bolton Clarke Community Nurses to deliver to their mostly elderly, isolated, socially and economically challenged patients in the Moonee Valley and Brimbank Local Government areas.
Article from David Baker, RC CamberwellRegular Hawthorn Makers Market stallholder, Marie Drinkwater (see pic), known as The Baking Queen, says she is “eternally grateful to Rotary”. Marie was one of 50 local artisans at the October 5 Market selling their original Aussie made hand crafted items.
Well here we are at the end of the first quarter of the Rotary year and its been another Jam packed month. We got off to a vocational start with me taking part in Mock Job Interviews at Bayside College & Williamstown High and attending Rotary Richmond’s Excellence in Education awards where I got to meet and get to know their guest speaker Elida Brereton better known to most as Principal Ms Murray in Summer Height High.Looking for past stories
