It has been a long tradition of Rotary Melbourne that the outgoing President introduces the incoming Rotary Melbourne President, and reviews their year in the company of Past Presidents and partners. On Sunday 21 June 26, out-going President (Philip Cornishr) outlined the achievements of Rotary Melbourne in 2025-26. Incoming President (Carol Janson Bond) outlined her plans for the coming year to be around Peace. Here they are at Kingston Heath Golf Club yesterday having a jolly good time.
Rotary Melbourne members Sana and President Elect Carol attend the Rotary International Convention in Taipei. The highlight of the convention for Sana was Malala speaking at the General session.
VP Branko Panich then began the Vice President’s reporting session with a note of apology from Vice President Dr Carol Bond who is attending the Rotary International convention in Taipei. The report delivered by Branko, with help from several Club members, provided members and guests with a comprehensive overview of the Club’s activities, achievements and priorities across 2025/26.
Rotary South Pacific's latest newsletter covers three highlights: the buzz of Convention season, including connections made at the Rotary International Convention in Taipei; a spotlight on the free Specialist Hub, which connects clubs with experts across the zone; and upcoming awards nominations recognising outstanding Rotarian and Rotaractor contributions.Please find all the latest news of Rotary South Pacific here.
Andrew Morrice was inducted on 27 November 2024 under the classification CEO - INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY.
Since joining the Club, Andrew has embraced Rotary with enthusiasm and purpose. An active member of the Kew–North Balwyn fellowship group, he serves on the Technology Committee and chairs the Community Health & Ageing Committee.
Congratulations Andrew.
Sambun Sambath, a Cambodian scholar supported by Rotary Melbourne and Member of Rotaract Club of Siem Reap, has provided a June 26 update. Sambun shares a month full of meaning — midterm exams, village visits with elderly families, peer guidance sessions as far as Stung Treng, and fixing bicycles that brought smiles to rural children. Plus football, friendship, and a reminder of why he never gave up riding a broken bike to school.
A $5,000 Rotary Club of Melbourne grant helped Docklands Yacht Club purchase a patient hoist that is now enabling people with physical disabilities — including stroke survivors — to access their sailing simulator.
We have a new volunteering opportunity on Thursday 9th July from 8:15am to 1:30pm at the Magpie Nest café, Ground Floor, 69 Bourke Street, Melbourne (entrance via Westwood Place) helping to prepare and serve breakfast to homeless people in the city.
Rotary Inner Melbourne Emergency Relief Network (RIMERN) a warehouse in Brunswick needs more volunteers on the first Monday of each month for the Rotary Melbourne's volunteering day. Volunterring involves collecting, storing, sorting and delivering household goods for rehomed refugees, family violence victims and homeless.
Club Guests: Santiago Parsons-Aubone
Guests of Members: Ray McLeod Dryden (Sumeer Bhandarkar RC Box Hill), Robin Whyte, Cynthia Borg, Arshad Samsudeen (Deb Yin Foo), Monica Savanovic (Peter Rogers).
At the RI Taipei International Convention 26, Club President Sano-San held a reception at his design office in Taipei, and friends from Melbourne RC and Seoul RC attended,
Thank you to Past Presidet Philip Endersbee for last week's reflection on Wednesday 17 June 2026.
This week’s duties: Sandra Hills, Karen Gornalle (Reception), Stephen Mandie (Raffle), Bob Glindemann (MC), Adrian Nelson (Reflection), Joseph Ebbage (Photographer).
Membership Anniversary Philip Cornish (11- TODAY!), Jane deGit (1), Ailesh Dupate (1), Karen Gornalle (1), Peter Habersberger (38), Sandra Hills (16), Ruth Carlos Martinez (9).
Happy Birthday Russell Board, Ian Hamm, Peter Manger, Jim Orchard, James Scuderi.
Appreciation to Plan International Philippians, Rotary Club of Lubang Island and Rotary Club of Melbourne Inc. Australia.
Ilin San Jose people lived through disasters, typhoons, rain or heat and on a daily basis we use small boats, walk and use habalhabal to get buckets of water from springs/wells.
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.
In honour of the late PP Peter McCall, the Canterbury Waverley group invite all members to a special sale of Peter's extensive personal book collection, available exclusively to fellow members. Peter and his wife Kaye had a lifelong love of literature — so much so that during Peter's time as Mayor, they donated his entire mayoral wage to purchasing books for local government schools.
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.
An email has been sent to all Rotary Melbourne members to check their online Directory data in preparation of the 2026-2027 printed Directory. Please ensure you have checked both the hardcopy and online directory and advise any changes including updated photos. Please send your updates to the Directory Editor directory@rotarymelbourne.org.au
Have you ever thought about the great network that you could advertise your company to. Rotary Melbourne is currently seeking advertisers for the next edition of the members Directory 2026-27. The cost to advertise is $900 for colour and $450 for B&W full page advert. Contact Jo at the office if you are interested.
