MITS (Melbourne Indigenous Transition School) has shared their latest newsletter. Edward Tudor, Executive Director noted 'Last week, we were thrilled to welcome over 450 guests to the MCG for our MITS Student Celebration Dinner, including more than 200 family members from communities across the Top End and regional Victoria. Together with our students, staff and supporters, 300 First Nations people gathered - likely the largest such gathering ever in the Members’ Dining Room!.' Click on read more to read the newsletter.
We’re delighted to welcome David Horgan who was formally inducted as a member on 10 December 2025 with the classification of Medical and Health Services-Psychiatry. David sees being introduced to Rotary by his sponsor Dr Suresh Marcandan as a new dimension in his life, surrounded by dedicated and friendly like-minded individuals.
On Friday 12 December 25 15 current Rotary Melbourne members and 5 retired members attended the funeral of Tony Greenwood at St James' Old Cathedral on a lovely sunny day. Peter Rogers gave the Euology on behalf of Rotary Melborne along with family members. May he rest in peace.
The Kew-North Balwyn group met up for their annual Christmas BBQ on Sunday 7 December at Rosemary Nixon’s house in East Ivanhoe, with her brother James providing both BBQ skills and photography! The group also raised funds for our Christmas charity, Homie.
Guests of the Club: Peter Shepheard, David (inductee) & Roswitha Horgan, Nic Sutherland & Helen Durham (Inductees), Will Brown, Sara Deeb, Tilly Borwn, Tania Watson-Leishman.
Visiting Rotarians: Mikaela Stafrace (Southbank), Antonio Parsons, Santiago Aubone-Parsons (Buenos Aires).
Guests of Members: Robert Frost, Angelo Marasco (Stephen Rando), Sajjad Ahmad (Deb Yin Foo), Chrysanthe Pragastis (Sue McDonald), Millicent Nink (Trevor Nink), Michale Cassar (David Horgan), Jan Fowler (Garry Fowler), Julie Gleeson (Peter Hollingworth), Vanessa Hall (John Peberdy), Clare Kaczkorski, Noelene Linard (Christina Boys).
Membership Anniversary 1-21 January 26: David Hayes (12), Bill Pickett (33), Charles Qin (9).
Happy Birthday 1-21 January 26: Jim Barry, Chad Brendish, Philip Cornish, Alan Finkel, John Green, Trevor Hill, Andrew Morrice, Puja Roy Gangopadhyay, Antonio Pajovic.
The Mornington Peninsula Group had a most enjoyable luncheon party with 21 present on Sunday 7th December. Usually held at Phil and Jane Endersbee’s home with Lisa and Kevin Sheehan assisting, but Phil is rebuilding, so it was held at the Sheehan’s home with Phil and Jane assisting.
On Duty: Marg Leser, Rosemary Nixon (Reception), Chris Wang (Raffle), Bob Glindemann (MC), Quin Scalzo (Reflection), Bruce Davidson (Photographer).
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.
