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Rotary International Fellowships

The Rotary International Fellowship page has an interesting collection of Rotarians having hobbies together. Notably, there is a Peace Fellows Fellowship open to all Rotarians who support the Rotary Peace Fellows program. There are so many other interests to join in which assists Rotarians to connect with the larger Rotary International family.

South Pacific Conference - PNG Snakebite Project

Tony Battaini, seen here with Rotary International President Elect Olayinka Hakeem Babalola, has been on the Gold Coast this week for the Rotary Zone 8 Conference. He reports that it has been a revelation. There are so many high impact projects underway and evolving that will benefit communities across the region.

Dr Tania Miletic Launch of PEACEMEAL

Dr Tania Miletic, Rotary Melbourne and District 9800's first Peace Fellow, last week launched her cookbook PEACEMEAL - Nourishing Hope Through Culinary Stories of Peacebuilding in Times of Conflict. Tania attended the International Christian University (ICU) in Tokyo in 2002.

Win Movie Tickets & Support Rotary Foundation Month

Rotary members across Australia have the chance to win one of 20 double passes (valued at $44 each) to THE CHORAL, opening in cinemas New Year’s Day 2026. From the award-winning team behind The History Boys, this inspiring film celebrates the power of community and music in times of hardship.

This special giveaway, proudly supported by Sony Pictures and Rotary Foundation Australia, is open to all current Rotary members.

Click Read More below and enter the draw today! Let’s make Foundation Month one to remember.

Final Call for RYLA 2025 Participants

With just four weeks to go before the start of our 2025 Rotary Youth Leadership Award (RYLA) program, Rotary District 9800 is calling on all Youth Directors and RYLA supporters to help us find more outstanding young leaders!

So far, we’ve received 20 applications - but there’s still room for more. If you know someone who could benefit from this life-changing leadership experience, please encourage them to apply. Click read more below for the application form.

Buddy program brings support to rural midwives

In Papua New Guinea, a Rotary-led Buddy Program pairs Australian and PNG midwives to build leadership, confidence, and care capacity. Together, they’re tackling one of the world’s highest maternal mortality rates — ensuring safer births and stronger futures for women and families.

Reflection Barbara Yerondais 29 October 2025

Thank you to Barbara Yerondais for reflection for last week's reflection on Wednesday 29 October 2025.

Visitors & Guests at Meeting 29 October 2025

Guests of the Club Henry Dwyer (Guest Speaker).

Guests of Members Matt Ball, Luke Ball, Andrew Barett, Todd Dewberry, Nicholas Hullet, Oli Scalzo, Michael Scalzo, David Scalzo, Chris Scalzo (Quin Scalzo), Andrew Bostock (Peter Dakin), Roswitha Horgan (David Horgan), Tim Holland (Peter Hanlon).

Members Anniversaries & Birthdays - Week 5 November 2025

Membership Anniversary this week: Kelton Dennis (23), Peter Manger (42).

Happy Birthday this week: Neville Barwick (TODAY!).

This Week's Duties - 5 November 2025

On Duty: John Peberdy, Marg Leser (Reception), Peter Addison (Raffle), Bob Glindemann (MC), Peter Hollingworth (Reflection), Gerald Ashman (Photographer).

Rotary Melbourne Cup 2025 - the race call

At last week's lunch, we featured the inaugural Rotary Melbourne Cup - a race call by Past President Adrian Nelson - and saw sixteen of our esteemed Past Presidents saddle up as jockeys, each riding their own legendary Rotary theme-horse. Under the expert “training” of Jo Mavros, it was a field packed with experience, enthusiasm, and just a hint of healthy competition!

Last Week's Meeting 29 October 25

Rotary Melbourne’s 5,101st meeting was a lively hybrid gathering at Sofitel No.35, featuring guest speaker Henry Dwyer, acclaimed horse trainer behind Asfoora, the first Australian-trained Royal Ascot winner. Henry shared his journey “from Ballarat to Buckingham Palace to Longchamp,” including a memorable meeting with King Charles III. The meeting also highlighted World Kindness Day, upcoming AGM nominations, the Rotary Melbourne Cup, and next week’s Growing Futures in Timor-Leste project launch.

About this week's meeting 29th October 2025

This week we welcome Henry Dwyer, one of Australian racing’s rising stars and the trainer behind the brilliant mare Asfoora, winner of the King Charles III Stakes at Royal Ascot. Henry will share the story of that historic win, his meeting with the Monarch, and his thoughts on the upcoming Melbourne Cup Carnival.

A Melbourne University Commerce graduate, Henry began his racing journey mucking out boxes at Flemington before completing an Advanced Diploma in Horse Business Management at Marcus Oldham College. He later honed his craft under leading trainers Robert Smerdon and Rob Hickmott, playing a role in Green Moon’s 2012 Melbourne Cup triumph.

Launching his own stable in 2013, Henry quickly struck Group 1 gold with Sonntag in the Queensland Derby and Precious Gem in the Sangster Stakes. His move to Ballarat and St Leonards set the stage for Asfoora’s rise from overlooked yearling to international sprinting sensation, adding victories at York and Longchamp to her Royal Ascot crown.

Wear a hat or spring colours to join the celebration!

Walk With Us to End Polio 2025 - Robert Fisher - Update 5

Rotary Melbourne's Past President Robert Fisher yesterday, joined a handful of Rotary stalwarts and friends and walked over 10kms along the Yarra from Leonda, as can be seen from the attached pictures. He has been overwhelmed by the response from Rotarians, family and friends to his appeal after reaching over $8,000 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.

The Smith Family, Around the Bay - Volunteering

Rotary Melbourne volunteers Deb Yin Foo and Trevor Nick drove the SAG Wagon in support of the Around the Bay bike event on Sunday 26 October 25.

Hush Foundation 25th Anniversary Celebration & November Evening Conversation

Our evening meeting for November is dedicated to supporting the Hush foundation in its celebration of World Kindness Day and its 25^th year of operation.
The gathering is to be held at Wingate Capital, Level 48, 101 Collins St Melbourne, between 5:00pm and 7:00pm on Thursday 13 November 2025.

Exchange of Banners with Rotary Club of Ahmedabad Heritage

Dr Vinod Kumar Goyal is current President of the Rotary Club of Ahmedabad Heritage, DC 3055, a city in India of approximately 7 million people. He has been a Rotarian for Padiar since 1982, was President for 4 terms of office, and was Assistant Governor. His son is also a Rotarian. Dr Goyal was keen to present to our club the flag from his own district and club RCA Heritage.

Popcorn, Pinkies and Polio - Rotary’s Big Screen Fundraiser!

Rotarians enjoyed a relaxed Sunday afternoon at Yarraville’s Sun Theatre for a special screening of *The Travellers*, raising funds for Rotary’s End Polio Now campaign. With purple pinkies raised in solidarity, District 9800 members celebrated fellowship and commitment to ending polio worldwide - one movie ticket at a time! Our own Will Abdo was armed with popcorn, seated front and centre.

THRIVE Connect: The cost of cyber crime on SMEs

THRIVE Connect, the Victorian Chamber’s new monthly hub for essential news includes an article on the Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre (ASD’s ACSC) Annual Cyber Threat Report for 2024-25. If you are a small business its essential that you ensure you are protected by starting your cyber journey by confirming that multifactor authentication, automated updates, and backups are fully implemented.

Projects around the globe to end polio

Rotary members are an imaginative bunch when it comes to making a difference on World Polio Day, observed last week on 24 October. A Missouri member rides his rickshaw bicycle in parades and at different clubs’ meetings, talking with passengers about polio eradication and Rotary. Italian members collaborate with city leaders to illuminate the Leaning Tower of Pisa with red floodlights.

Welcome New Member - Kat Sayers

Rotary Melbourne proudly welcomed Kat Sayers on 22 October 2025 with the classification Risk Management – ESG. A leader in Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Risk Management, Kat joins Rotary Melbourne with a passion for building a more sustainable, equitable world.

Visitors & Guests at Meeting 22 October 2025

Guests of the Club Sonia Vignjevic (Guest Speaker), Liana Tranis, Kat Sayers (Inductee).

Guests of Members None.

This Week's Duties - 29 October 2025

On Duty: Bill Pickett (Photos), Karen Gornalle (Reception), Clive Weeks (Raffle), Barbara Yerondais (Reflection), Philip Endersbee (MC).

Members Anniversaries & Birthdays - Week 29 October 2025

Membership Anniversary this week: Stephen Mandie (23), Gerry Johnston (43).

Happy Birthday this week: Vaideek Chaudhary & Satish Menon (TODAY!), Joseph Ebbage, Cheryl Lacey.

Last Week's Meeting 22 October 25

Rotary Melbourne’s 5100th meeting featured the induction of new member Kat Sayers and a powerful address by Sonia Vignjević from Settlement Services International, who shared insights into supporting refugees and migrants, addressing barriers to skilled employment, and promoting inclusion across Australia.

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