BIKE RAFFLE IN TIME FOR GIFT GIVING
This is your final reminder to support Rotary Melbourne’s Raffle for The Smith Family — with ticket sales closing at 1:00 pm tomorrow (Tuesday 9 December).
🎟 Tickets: $5 each – or a book of 10 for $50📅 Draw date: Wednesday 10 December 2025, 1:55 pm, Sofitel on Collins
Every ticket purchased brings us closer to giving more young Australians the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive.
It is with great sadness that Rotary Melbourne advises the passing of our dear friend and colleague, Tony Greenwood AM. Tony passed away on Friday 28 November 2025.
Vale our Honorary Member Bill Pratt who died peacefully in his sleep on the 1st of December 25. Bill had recently celebrated his 100th birthday having led a life of achievement, service and innovation. The family has chosen to hold a private funeral.
The Central 1 Group convened yesterday at the Australian Club for a distinguished and celebratory evening of Rotary fellowship, joined by our President and partners. The occasion offered an exceptional setting for meaningful conversation, renewed connections, and an energising exchange of ideas.
The First 6 months
Well 6 months of this Rotary year have gone, indeed a quarter of this century has gone. How’s it been then?
In a short review of these 6 months we can’t include everything, but at our regular meetings with their varied group of informed speakers, a special privilege has been hosting a number of club awards.
It has been an extraordinary past 12 months. Our team at Rotary SAFE Families is delighted to convey their achievements at this time of the 2025 end of year.
This month the Environmental Sustainability Rotarian Action Group (ESRAG) newsletter ESRAG December 2025 Volume 11 Issue 5 features an article titled 'COP30: Belém Forced the Climate World Out of Its Comfort Zone'. Click on read more below.
Meeting MC: President Elect Dr Carol Bond
Reflection: Delivered by Past President Robert Fisher – the transcript is available later in this bulletin
President Philip opened the meeting welcoming members and guests.
Inspired by Japan’s unique ‘trash-picking sport,’ discover how Australia’s first spogomi World Cup qualifier turned waste collection into a fun and eco-friendly competition.
Membership Anniversary this week:
Happy Birthday this week:
BIKE RAFFLE IN TIME FOR GIFT GIVING
🎟 Tickets: $5 each – or a book of 10 for $50📅 Draw date: Wednesday 10 December 2025, 1:55 pm, Sofitel on Collins
Every ticket purchased brings us closer to giving more young Australians the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive.
Please also consider making a Tax Deductible donation in support of the 2025 Christmas Appeal.
Donations this year will support the work of HoMie.
HoMie is a Melbourne-based streetwear label and social enterprise. 100% of HoMie’s profits go towards achieving its mission: to support young people affected by homelessness or hardship.
🎄 Festive Celebration Lunch with President Philip and Debbie
Wrap up the year in great company! Join President Philip, fellow Rotarians, partners and friends for a celebratory, festive lunch that brings together good food, good music and good cheer.
Guests of the Club Saida Hashi, Nadifo Mohammed, Sadiya Ahmed, Tania Mykyta, Belinda Lawson, Kay McKenzie.
Visiting Rotarians Atty Mildred Martinez Tria (Lubang Island), Santiago Parsons-Aubone & Antonio Parsons (Buenos Aires), Aminda Bell, Ian Bentley, Jane Bentley, Dorothy Gilmour (Hawthorn), Abiola Akinbiyi (Wyndham Harbour).
Guests of Members Julie Hamblin, Wendy Brooks (Jeremy Oats), Alexa Hermoso, Lyn Brillo (Peter Dakin), Amanda Battaini (Tony Battaini), Jessica Ziersch (Deb Yin Foo).
