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Bulletin 8 October 2025
HighlightsThis Week Wednesday 8 October 2025
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An Evening with Steph Say
October 8, 2025, 5:45 pm to October 8, 2025, 7:30 pm
CEO HoMie Social Enterprise
Topic: 'How Streetwear is Combatting Youth Homelessness'
Wednesday 8th of October 2025
5:45 PM to 7:30 PM
Phillips Ormonde Fitzpatrick Offices
IN PERSON ONLY
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About this week's evening with Steph
Join us at the offices of Phillips Ormonde Fitzpatrick, Level 28, 2 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne, for an inspiring in-person event with Steph Say, CEO of HoMie - a Melbourne streetwear label and social enterprise. HoMie reinvests 100% of profits to support young people aged 18–25 affected by homelessness or hardship, offering retail training and employment pathways. With partnerships including the AFL and Country Road, and nearly 4,000 lives impacted, Steph will share how HoMie blends purpose and profit. Arrive before 6PM—doors will lock!
Member News
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Sad news from his daughter Penny that Alan Trumble died peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday 1st October. A memorial service will be planned and advised.
Alan was a much loved friend and colleague of two decades. He resigned from the Club in December 2022 due to failing health. His gentle but forceful way of selling was called upon for many of our wine fundraisers.
A perfect gentleman with a terrific humour he is survived by his wife Jann and his extended family.
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Rotary Melbourne proudly welcomed Pam Hargeaves on 1 October 2025 with the classification Education Consultant. A lifelong educator and former President of the Rotary Club of North Camberwell, Pam brings extensive experience across Victoria’s education sectors and a deep family legacy of Rotary service.
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Immediate Past President Catherine Baxter presented the David Wittner Mentoring Award to Quin Scalzo last month, recognising a Rotarian who has excelled as a mentor and advocate for Rotary, and honouring the memory of Past President David Wittner AM. This article includes Quin's moving & informative response.
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An elite group from the Rotary Melbourne - Kew-North Balwyn group enjoyed lunch at the Albert Park Yachting and Angling Club on a beautiful sunny Saturday 4 Oct 25!
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Rotary Melbourne's Past President Robert Fisher has been overwhelmed by the response from Rotarians, family and friends to his appeal after reaching $6,382 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.
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Happy Birthday this week: Peter Bailey, Austen Burleigh, Sana Malik, Nick Pelham.
Club News
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President Philip was in Osaka, Japan last week visiting our Sister Club, the Rotary Club of Osaka. He attended a club meeting and also met with Osaka President, Yoshihiko Sano to extend our sister club relationship.
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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.
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Our club's International Service Committee met following last week's lunch, continuing to build on our existing and upcoming projects impacting peace, education, health, water & sanitation, and the environment, focusing especially on our South East Asian and Pacific neighbours.
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Between June and September, community awareness activities were conducted across 11 locations in Central, Western, Milne Bay, Madang, and Rigo Districts. A total of 970 people (504 male, 466 female) were reached through schools, community groups, markets, health facilities, and villages.
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Rotary Melbourne is now hosting a new Cambodia Rural Students Trust (CRST) Cambodian student Sambun Sambath following Tangly Tan completing his university education. Sambun notes that 'I am so inspired by the vision of CRST, which is “Breaking the Poverty Cycle Through Education”. This phrase is similar to my purpose because my goal is to uplift my family out of poverty through my education and ultimately secure a good job in the future.
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Last Meeting
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Last week's lunch focus was on homelessness and community support, with powerful insights from Jennifer Fitzgerald, CEO of St Vincent de Paul Victoria. Updates included the Melbourne Marathon, Round the Bay, impact of our contributions to the Smith Family. A strong reminder of Rotary’s impact through collaboration with community partners.
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by Robert Fisher
Thank you to Robert Fisher for your reflection on Wednesday 1 October 25.
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Visitors & Guests at Meeting 1 October 2025
Guests of the Club Jennifer Fitzgerald (Speaker), Charlie Spendlove, Anna Tran, Tim Halliburton, Pam Hargreaves.
Visiting Rotarians Surhuda Kulkarni (Pune Baner, India), Angus Scott-Walker (Footscray), Natalie Au (Preston), Maria Hicks, Aviv Palti (Passport Melbourne).
Guests of Members Nina Muhleisen, Mia Uy, Althea Weeratunga (Deb Yin Foo), Jessica Ziersch (Bernie McIntosh).
Other News
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Rotary Melbourne is backing RIMERN’s Spring Cleaning with RIMERN campaign to raise $5,000 by 30 Nov 2025.
RIMERN provides essential furniture and household goods to families starting over after crisis. Some items - like basic cleaning kits - must be purchased new to meet our quality standards.
A $50 gift sponsors a complete kit, but every dollar helps us deliver 10+ kits each week. Click read more below to change lives, one household at a time.
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On 1 October 2025, the world lost Dr. Jane Goodall, pioneering primatologist, conservationist, and advocate for peace. Rotary remembers her not only for her groundbreaking work with chimpanzees but also for her keynote at the 2009 Rotary International Convention, where she urged members to make a positive daily impact. Click on Read More below for her Q&A, first published in The Rotarian, that captures her wisdom, humor, and enduring call to action.
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Past District Governor Michael Lapina has released his annual report for the District for 2024-25.
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The District 9800 Foundation Committee has organised a movie fundraiser for End Polio Now. "The Travellers" a movie by Bruce Beresford on Sunday October 26, 2025 @ 2pm. The Sun Theatre, 8 Ballarat Street, Yarraville $30 per ticket for seat and three raffle tickets
Click Read More below by 16 October 2025. Any questions contact: Graeme Hope graeme.hope@rotary9800.org
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For the 25th edition of District 9800 September 25 Networker for 2025-2026, please click on Read More below. In this issue they there is an article written by Robert Fisher on Rotary Melbourne sponsors container load of school furniture to Timor-Leste
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The Australian Rotary Health September 2025 Newsletter features upcoming events and feature articles. Click read more below to read the newsletter.
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ROMAC provides surgical treatment for children in Australia and New Zealand from developing countries from our Pacific Region in the form of Life Giving and/or dignity restoring surgery not accessible to them in their home country.
If you would like to read the latest ROMAC Chairman's Message and articles on successful medical cases for September 2025 please click read more below.
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Upcoming Events
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Vocational Service Award Lunch with Andrew Mahar
October 15, 2025, 12:45 pm to October 15, 2025, 2:00 pm
Topic: Vocational Service Award 2025
Wednesday 15th of October 2025
12:45 PM to 2:00 PM
No 35, Sofitel on Collins
Also Online via Zoom
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Lunch with Sonia Vignjevic, Settlement Services International
October 22, 2025, 12:45 pm to October 22, 2025, 2:00 pm
GM & State Director
Topic: Spotlight on Settlement Services International (SSI)
Wednesday 22nd of October 2025
12:45 PM to 2:00 PM
No 35, Sofitel on Collins
Also Online via Zoom
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Movie Fundraiser
October 26, 2025, 2:00 pm to October 26, 2025, 5:00 pm
Proceeds to End Polio Now Campaign
Hosted by Rotary District 9800
Sunday 26th of October 2025
2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
The Sun Theatre
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Melbourne Cup Lunch with Henry Dwyer
October 29, 2025, 12:45 pm to October 29, 2025, 2:00 pm
International Horse Trainer
Topic: From Ballarat to Buckingham Palace to Longchamp France
Wednesday 29th of October 2025
12:45 PM to 2:00 PM
No 35, Sofitel on Collins
Also Online via Zoom
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33rd Paul Harris Breakfast
November 18, 2025, 7:30 am to November 18, 2025, 9:00 am
Prof Ross Garnaut AC
Hosted by Rotary Central Melbourne
Tuesday 18th of November 2025
7:30 AM to 9:00 AM
Windsor Hotel
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Lunch with Paule Ignatio, Consul General of France in Melbourne
November 19, 2025, 12:45 pm to November 19, 2025, 2:00 pm
TBA
Topic: Consul-General of France
Wednesday 19th of November 2025
12:45 PM to 2:00 PM
No 35, Sofitel on Collins
Also Online via Zoom
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