The Networker - November 2025 (Dec 02, 2025)

Welcome to the November 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.

Shep's Shout Out #5

As I come to the end of my 5^th month as District Governor of this amazing District, the pace is still constant as I brought up my total clubs visited to 49 of our 61. As has been the case in previous months these visit continue to inform and inspire me and I am so pleased to see that my message of creating belonging and collaboration being so well accepted.

Vale PDG Bernie Walshe, 5 July 1937-22 November 2025

A tribute from Henry Drury, Hawthorn Rotarian

Past District Governor Bernie Walshe passed away in November. Bernie was a member of Rotary Hawthorn with the vocation of Financial Planner. But what a member! Inducted into the Club on 19 May 1992, he aptly started his Rotary journey as a member of the Fellowship committee helping to plan social events for the then 90 members.

Dog Day in Dog Town

An article from Pam Barnes, Point Gellibrand

Calling all dog lovers and their four-legged friends! Join us on Sunday, November 30, at Commonwealth Reserve, Nelson Place, Williamstown, for an unforgettable day dedicated to our beloved canine companions. This isn’t just an event – it’s a celebration of all things dog!

“Purple Pinkie” Commitment to End Polio

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?

Call to Action: Be Part of a Life-saving project in Cambodia

An article from PDG Bronwyn Stephens, Brighton North

Rotary District 9800, supported by a District Grant from The Rotary Foundation, is launching an urgent and impactful humanitarian. Rotary Clubs across the District are invited to join in funding and dispatching a shipping container filled with critically needed medical equipment, instruments, and consumables to a hospital in Cambodia.

Pieces of Piece

An article from Gabe Hau, e-Club Melbourne

How do I learn more about Peace? Where do I start with Peace? What is an IEP Ambassador and how can I become one? What is a Rotary-IEP Positive Peace Activator (Oceania)?

Stopping the burning of plastics in Cambodia

An article from Darrel Steer

Since 2017, the Cambodia Clean Water & Toilet Project (CCWTP) led by Rotarian Darrel Steer has been raising awareness of the ‘Dangers of Burning Plastics’. The challenge of ‘what to do with the plastics’ led to the plan of collecting the plastic rubbish.

Rotary Clubs Unite to Deliver Drought Relief to Western Victoria

An article from Donations in Kind

A wonderful example of Rotary teamwork and community spirit has brought much-needed drought relief to farming families across Western Victoria.

SAVE THE DATE: Rotary North Balwyn Golf Day
Kew Golf Club
Mar 02, 2026

Songs at the Silos - Save the Date: 7 March 2026
Rochester Silos
Mar 07, 2026 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm

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