Mission Accomplished this Saturday morning (29.8.26) - 2 DIK trucks loaded with furniture from Tarneit Kindergarten, to avoid going to landfill, as led by Colleen D'Offay from DIK and plenty of help from Rotary Club of Hoppers Crossing and several other clubs. Cheers, Peter Clements.
You may have seen our first Rotary Melbourne on our club socials this week - District 9800 Governor Graeme Hope joined us to share his thoughts on belonging, making an impact and what makes the Rotary experience so special.
Click read more below to visit the Rotary Melbourne YouTube channel for the full-length interview.
Step inside one of Melbourne's hidden treasures! Rotary Melbourne members and friends are invited to a special private visit to Villa Alba Museum in Kew on Saturday 17 October. Hosted by the Arts Committee, this exclusive afternoon offers a rare opportunity to explore the beauty, artistry and fascinating history of this remarkable Melbourne treasure through a guided tour, followed by afternoon tea.
Places are strictly limited - click read more to secure yours.
After welcoming all to Rotary Melbourne’s 7th Meeting of the new Rotary Year and our 5137th Club meeting in our one hundred and sixth year, President Carol made special mention of Guest Speaker, Tony Aloisio, CEO, Australian Flexible Pavements Association, as well as Mr. Ryusuke Yokoyama, President of the Tokyo Stock Exchange, and formerly of the Rotary Club of Osaka.
Club Guests Tony Aloisio (Speaker).
Visiting Rotarians Ryusuke Yokoyama (Osaka).
Guests of Members Robin Whyte, Jonathan Anazodo (Deb Yin Foo), David Teague (Peter Dakin).
Owen Parnaby's book Australia's First Rotary Club tells the story of Rotary Melbourne since our 1921 foundation, its influential members, and the projects that shaped Victoria. It has long been part of the new member joining pack, giving every new Rotarian a direct line to the Club's history and figures such as General Sir John Monash.
Copies have now run out. A reprint would take time and come at real cost.
If you have a copy at home, please bring it along to a lunch or drop it at the office. Your donation helps ensure new members can still discover the story that connects us all.
