Our new Rotary Melbourne short video was launched at last week's Changeover Lunch on 24 June 26. Thank you to Janet Jane for the production and to our members for the support and involvement.
Click Read More below to watch.
Rotary Melbourne’s final meeting of the Rotary year, its 5,130th meeting, was also the 2026 President’s Changeover Lunch — a fitting occasion to reflect on a year of service, recognise outstanding contributions, welcome a new member, and formally induct Dr Carol Bond as the Club’s 110th President.
At the District 9800 Changeover on 27 June 26 Rotary Melbourne member Chris Wang was awarded with the Royce Abbey Award.
DG Peter Shepheard presented Robert Fels Peace Award to Robert McGuirk at the District 9800 Changeover on 27 June 26.
District 9800's Foundation Committee shares highlights from a productive year: grants supporting projects from drought-affected farming families to youth scholarships in Cambodia, and an impressive US$80,268 raised for the End Polio appeal. Looking ahead to 2026/27, clubs are invited to submit Grant Intention forms by mid-July and consider joining the Polio Plus Society. As the District moves into its new theme — Create Lasting Impact — the Foundation team is ready to help turn your ideas into action. Read more 2026-foundation-newsletter-no-4-june.pdf
Our new Rotary Melbourne short video was launched at last week's Changeover Lunch on 24 June 26. Thank you to Janet Jane for the production and to our members for the support and involvement.
Click Read More below to watch.
Thank you to Past President Adrian for last week's reflection on Wednesday 24 June 2026.
Mark your diaries for our annual night at the National Gallery of Victoria's Winter Masterpiece Series on Friday 28 August 26 from 6pm. This year features Experience the elegance and exhilaration of CARTIER The night will include an introductory talk and exhibition.
Rotarians, we need your nominations. Let’s find an outstanding volunteer worthy of the Sir John Reid Community Service Award. We all hear about or come across dedicated volunteers who fly under the radar, who do not receive due recognition, despite years of unstinting effort.
