Thank you to Peter Dakin for reflection for last week's reflection on Wednesday 15 October 2025.
Rotary Melbourne's Past President Robert Fisher has been overwhelmed by the response from Rotarians, family and friends to his appeal after reaching over $7,500 this week. The campaign remains open and let’s just keep going, remembering that whatever Robert raises will be tripled by the Gates Foundation. Please help support us to End Polio Now by clicking Read More below.
Guests of the Club Andrew Mahar (Awardee), Kathy, Jessica, Jacob, Alice Mahar, Simone Carson, Robert Pradolin, Bruce Parker, Marg Leggatt, Maudie Palmer.
Guests of Members Valentine Chi (Mimmie Watts), Chrysanthe Pragastis (Sue McDonald), Adam Murray (Will Abdo), Dave Chauhan, Mark Allan, David Horgan (Deb Yin Foo).
On Duty: Bruce Davidson (Photos), Bob Glindemann, Sandra Hills (Reception), Trevor Nink (Raffle), Adrian Nelson (Reflection), Bernie McIntosh (MC).
Membership Anniversary this week: Carol Bond (5), Bruce Davidson (24), Branko Panich (14), Ian Ross (53).
Happy Birthday this week: Robert Anthony, Shiren Anwar, Bill Pratt (100!!), Robert Read.
Congratulations to Andrew Mahar AM, recipient of the Rotary Melbourne Vocational Service Award 2025–26. A visionary social entrepreneur, Andrew has dedicated over three decades to advancing digital inclusion, environmental sustainability, and community empowerment across Australia and Timor-Leste. His leadership in founding more than 15 social enterprises and his lifelong commitment to social justice and innovation truly embody Rotary’s ideal of Service Above Self.
Rotary Melbourne have been using the Around the Bay bike event to raise funds for The Smith Family for over 20 years. This year we are looking to diversify our activities - instead of focusing our volunteer activities we are asking members to pledge financial support to the riders.
