Welcome to the October issue of our Rotary District 9800 Networker. We really do want to hear and see your Club projects and events. Tell your fellow Rotarians how successful your recent fundraiser was or the progress on a local or overseas project.
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 Jane Pennington, North Balwyn Rotary and End Polio Co-ordinator
The 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.
Article by Alex Lapiña, Rotary Activate and Rotaraact Music Makers
District 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!
Wyndham 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.
Regular 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.
An Article by Alex Lapiña, Rotary Activate & Rotaract Music Makers
Last month, I had the wonderful opportunity to feature on two different podcasts that both celebrate innovation, connection, and creativity within Rotary.
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.
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?
Every 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.
The 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.
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.
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?
