2025
On 11th November, Loreto Mandeville Hall held a beautifully organised Peace Pole planting ceremony initiated by the Rotary Club of Glenferrie. Despite the inclement weather, the atmosphere remained calm, respectful, and inspiring.
Over 60 students attended, with 17 taking part in delivering key texts as part of the dedication ceremony, led by School Captain Amelia Noonan. School Principal Angela O’Dwyer and Rotary Club of Glenferrie President Helena Wimpole shared prayers and powerful messages of hope for a more peaceful world. The peace pole, which carries the universal message " May Peace Prevail on Earth" inscribed in six languages, is a special gift from the Rotary Club of Glenferrie to Loreto Mandeville Hall as part of the club’s 50th anniversary celebrations. It is a symbol carrying deep significance for both the school community and the broader mission of global peace.
We are seeking your favourite pre-loved books to supply our stall at the Boroondara Farmers Market. Books are still deeply valued by many of us and our aim is to find new homes for your favourites, save them from ending up in landfill, and reduce waste. It’s also an easy, sustainable way to declutter whilst doing the right thing by the environment.
So, please review your bookshelves and consider donating some of them to the Rotary Club of Glenferrie for the stall. The books can cover any genre, and we are happy to accept children’s books. No newspapers, magazines and textbooks please. Good, clean condition required.
The Glenferrie Gallopers led by energetic Club Foundation Director Joanne Shentu charged down the straight in October, with a final rapid sprint past their fundraising goal. Setting themselves a target of $3,000, the final tally came in at $3,072 - with all funds going towards Rotary's global End Polio project. Their month-long effort not only boosted vital funds for Rotary’s global polio eradication work but also strengthened camaraderie across the club. We are now so close to ending Polio in the world and won't that be a blessing for children and families.everywhere.
In a note of thanks to those who contributed to this mighty effort, Joanne wrote: " Thank you so much to everyone for your generous contributions. We truly enjoyed the collaborative effort and the positive impact we've made for eradicating Polio in the world. A special thanks to Cheryl Pisterman for organising with me and making this all possible. A wonderful achievement --- Thank you, everyone !
The Sumba Eye Program, coordinated by Foresight Australia, is an International Service project in Indonesia long supported by the Rotary Club of Glenferrie jointly with the Rotary Club of Kew. Led by Glenferrie Rotarian PP Dr. Mark Ellis AM, the visit by the team in October 2025 achieved some major milestones towards establishing a permanent eye clinic at the RSUD Waikabubak Hospital in West Sumba. This achievement will be the culmination of many years of dedicated work in the service of one of the most underserved regions of Indonesia. To read the full trip report - Click here.
Glenferrie Rotarians past and present, along with partners, friends, and supporters, gathered in style at Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club on October 22nd to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Rotary Club of Glenferrie’s Charter, originally granted on the same date in 1975.
A full house of 130 guests enjoyed an evening filled with memories, laughter, and good cheer, honouring the club’s proud history while looking confidently to the future. For half a century, Rotary Glenferrie has delivered outstanding projects in the service of humanity, and the spirit in the room left no doubt that the next fifty years will be just as bright.
