The Paul Harris Fellow (PHF) recognition is one of the highest honours Rotary can bestow upon a member or friend of Rotary. It is named after Rotary's founder, Paul Harris, and celebrates those who have made outstanding contributions to the ideals and work of Rotary — whether through generous financial support or through exceptional service.
Guests of the Club: Deb Yin Foo
Visiting Rotarians: Shinji Higuchi (Osaka), Sara Murdock (Pascoe Vale), Aviv & Jessica Palti (Passport Melbourne), Maria Hicks (Passport Melbourne), Michael Lapina (Wyndham), Alex Lapina (Activate).
Guests of Rotarians: Kat Sayers, May Yin (Bernie McIntosh), Sam Calogero (Peter Rogers).
Thank you to Adrian Nelson for your reflection at last week's meeting Wednesday 18 June 2025.
On Duty: Bob Glindemann (MC), Bob Glindemann, Sandra Hills (Reception), Clive Weeks (Raffle), John Peberdy (Photos), Adrian Nelson (Reflection).
At Rotary Melbourne's recent Thomas Baker Oration with Monash Chancellor Prof Megan Clark AC, we celebrated the power of long-term thinking. Discover how Dr William Roman’s team at Monash is revolutionising muscle regeneration with cutting-edge spatial biology, supported by the Thomas Baker Foundation. Read the full story of innovation, impact, and healing in action.
This month the Environmental Sustainability Rotarian Action Group (ESRAG) newsletter ESRAG June 2025 Volume 9 Issue 12 features an article titled 'Planting Seeds for the Future: Closing the Rotary Year with a Focus on Food Systems'. Click on read more below.
Rotary SAFE Families endorses the fantastic initiative "Towards Respectful Relationships" from Rotary Kingscliff (District 9640) and Ginny Georgio .
The Inner City News reports: From a single Brunswick East warehouse in 2021, RIMERN has grown into a Rotary-powered success story — supporting over 1,500 people in need with rehomed essentials and engaging clubs, corporates, and communities alike. Click read more for the full article.
If you are interested in keeping up to date with all that’s been happening with volunteers, donations, welfare agencies & clients, and the many exciting things ahead at RIMERN please click on Read More for Issue 14: April/May 25. This issue is full of ways in which you can support RIMERN and the great work they do in supporting our community.
Francesco Arezzo, a member of the Rotary Club of Ragusa, Italy, has been selected by the Board of Directors to become Rotary International’s president for 2025-26. Arezzo will become president on 1 July. Read more about his appoinment.
Our annual night at the National Gallery of Victoria's Winter Masterpiece Series on Friday 1st August from 6pm. This year features French Impressionism from the Museum of Fine Arts Boston. The night will include an introductory talk and exhibition.
President Elect Carol Bond went to the Global Grant "Meet the scholars" event at the Albert Park Rotary Club. She was able to support Rotary Melbourne's scholar, Ashley Chandler.
Congratulations to St Monica’s College in Epping, recipients of the 2025 Environment Sustainability Award! The Award was presented at last week's Environment Lunch. Click Read More below to learn about the outstanding achievements of the students .
Our 2025 Environment Lunch celebrated sustainability and innovation with inspiring guests, including students from across Victoria. Highlights included a compelling keynote by Dr Fiona Simon on Australia’s green hydrogen future, a Sofitel-led discussion on sustainable cuisine, and the 2025 Environmental Sustainability Award presentation to St Monica’s College for their student-led eco-initiatives.
Read more and see all the photos by clicking link below.
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 15 June 25, out-going President (Catherine Baxter) outlined the achievements of Rotary Melbourne in 2024-25. Incoming President (Philip Cornish) outlined his plans for the coming year to his "Rotary Melbourne Hall of Fame". Here they are at Kingston Heath Golf Club yesterday having a jolly good time. It was a very chilly day but that didn’t dampen the convivial chatter in the room.
Mário César Martins de Camargo has stepped down as Rotary International President-Elect for personal and professional reasons on the eve of commencing as President. Read more about his decision.
Member Anniversaries: Peter Habersberger (36), Sandra Hills (15), Ruth Carlos Matinez (8).
Member Birthdays this week: Russell Board, Ian Hamm, Peter Manger, Peter McCall, Jim Orchard.
On Duty: Richard Dent (MC), John Peberdy, Marg Leser (Reception), Barbara Yerondais (Raffle), Gerald Ashman (Photos), Peter Hollingworth (Reflection).
Learn about some of the latest Rotary projects around the world this June from Canda to Uganda, from Palermo, Italy to Maryland, USA .
Rotary Fellowships are international groups that share a common passion. Being part of a fellowship is a fun way to make friends around the world, explore a hobby or profession, and enhance your Rotary experience. Membership in a fellowship is open to any Rotarian.
Star of the Sea College impressed as the 2024 Rotary Melbourne Environmental Award winners with their creative campaign tackling fast fashion. Their student-led Clothes Swap and sustainability initiatives set a high bar - just in time for the 2025 award presentation at our upcoming Environment Lunch. Read more about their inspiring work and join us at this year's lunch!
An uplifting update from the Thailand–Myanmar border, where Rotaractors from Siem Reap delivered health kits, solar lights, and education to Karen students - part of a Rotary Melbourne-supported international project.
SecondBite | FareShare will receive the proceeds from this year’s World Environment Day Raffle.
The prize list is attached but the headline prize is a Bottle of 2005 Penfolds Bin 95 “Grange” value at nearly $900. We chose the 2005 vintage in recognition of SecondBite | FareShare’s 20th anniversary this year.
Saturday 5th July 25 is the date for the District 9800 Changeover - starring Peter Shepheard and Michael Lapiña
Grand Star Receptions, 499 Grieve Parade, Altona North. 12 noon for a 12.30pm start. Click Read More to book.
