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 It is with immense gratitude and humility that I accept the role of the new Governor of District 9800. My experiences with Rotary have been nothing short of magical.
Growing up with dreams of being a singer, I eventually became an IT project manager and was introduced to Rotary by Stephen Lake (RC Melbourne). Initially hesitant and intimidated, I found my place thanks to the unwavering support of mentors like John Meehan and PDG Neville John. At Rotary Central Melbourne Sunrise (RCCMS), I struggled to find my fit until I became the Youth Chair, aligning my passion for youth engagement with Rotary’s mission. |
Michael's Magical Minute: A Spark of Inspiration for Rotarians Everywhere
2025 Multi-District Impact Summit: New Dates – 16-18 May 2025!
The Rotary Club of Melbourne (Rotary Melbourne), and Gender and Disaster Australia (GADAus), have agreed to work together in partnership with Districts and Clubs in disaster prone areas to pilot and roll out the GADAus Lessons in Disaster (LIDs) training. This training aims to enhance Rotarians understanding of family violence in disaster contexts and leveraging their local knowledge and skills to foster safer, more resilient communities.An opportunity to participate in Lessons in Disaster training is on 18th August hosted by Rotary Club of Bendigo South.
What do 45 clubs from 4 districts, 200 plus attendees and representatives from Government, community organisations, health services and banks have in common? It’s the 2024 Donations in Kind Open Day showcasing the Magic of Rotary in action.
National Tree Day Sunday 28 July saw five clubs in the Maribyrnong Valley Community Group partner with Moonee Valley Council for a huge tree planting exercise. Presidents and members from Brunswick-Tullamarine, Flemington-Kensington, Keilor East and North Melbourne joined with Rotary Footscray and braved the clear but wintery conditions to restore, replenish and extend the habitat lost during the 2022 floods of the Maribyrnong River.
With the support of a District 9800 Foundation Grant The Rotary Club of Essendon was able to work with the organisation Youth Projects, Hosier Lane, to provide warm clothing and jackets for people experiencing homelessness on Melbourne's streets.