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Special Partners and Friends Night: Be Sure to Put This Meeting into your Diary!
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Special Partners and Friends Night: Be Sure to Put This Meeting into your Diary!

To commemorate ANZAC Day, our April 28 meeting will be a special ‘Partners and Friends’ night. While guests are always welcome at any time, this is a particularly meaningful occasion to share with those close to us.

We are honoured to welcome Glenferrie Rotarian and former Victorian Premier, The Hon Ted Baillieu AO, who will speak on “Australians at War: We Will Remember Them.” Beyond his time as Premier, Ted chaired Victoria’s ANZAC Centenary Committee (2013–2019), helping connect communities with the legacy of the original ANZACs.

Please be sure to extend an invitation to your partners and friends for this special evening.

Commemorating the ANZACS. This will be a night to remember.

 

Uniting for Good - Rotary Delivers Clean Water in Buedu
Aladura Primary School Project International Service
Uniting for Good - Rotary Delivers Clean Water in Buedu
The children of Buedu celebrate the commissioning of their new water storage and reticulation system at the Aladura Primary School

A vibrant community celebration has marked the commissioning of the new water storage and reticulation system at Aladura Primary School in Buedu, Sierra Leone. The project, led and implemented by the Rotary Club of Glenferrie and the Rotary Club of Bo, Sierra Leone, reflects a strong international partnership. 

Funded with proceeds from the Boroondara Farmers Market, and supported by generous grants from Balwyn Rotary, and the Australian Government through Australia Aid, the initiative will significantly improve water access, hygiene, and learning conditions for students. The event highlighted both community pride and ongoing commitments to education and sustainability, and will deliver benefits to the Buedu community for many years to come.

As a result of the investment by Rotary in the school, Sierra Leone the Deputy Director of Education has committed to the assignment of government-paid teachers to the school.

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Rotarians from three districts Unite for Good
Posted by Cheryl Pisterman
Rotary District 9800
Rotarians from three districts Unite for Good
The new Horsham Town Hall

Rotary Club of Glenferrie members were among the hundreds of Rotarians who travelled to Horsham for the recent Rotary Multi-District Impact Summit, a landmark gathering that brought together Rotary Districts 9800, 9780 and 9510 for a weekend of learning, fellowship, inspiration, and (very important), fun. Held from 27–29 March 2026 at the Horsham Town Hall, the summit marked a significant collaboration between the three districts, united under the theme “Uniting for Good.” Rotarians and friends travelled from as far afield as Adelaide and Melbourne and nearby townships; by train, bus and car. A vibrant atmosphere focused on connection, innovation and the future impact of Rotary. 

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Ride to District Conference 2026
Posted by Thelma Hutchison
Community Service
Ride to District Conference 2026
The happy ROCAN team at Axedale en route to Horsham. Heck of a long way to go for a cup of coffee.

Another grueling ride has just finished with Thelma Hutchison and Mark Ellis representing the Rotary Club of Glenferrie in the annual Rotary Against Ovarian Cancer (ROCAN) Ride to Conference 2026. There were 30 riders, a long course 1,000kms in 7 days and a short course 700kms in 7 days.    We chose to complete the short course.  Despite having our bikes properly set up, wearing quality cycling gear, and using plenty of chamois cream, we complained endlessly about saddle-sores, chafing and butt bruising.

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Rotary Club of Glenferrie Awarded EnviroClub Bronze at Conference-A Step Forward for Sustainability
Posted by Thelma Hutchison
Protecting the Environment Rotary District 9800
Rotary Club of Glenferrie Awarded EnviroClub Bronze at Conference-A Step Forward for Sustainability

The Rotary Club of Glenferrie has been awarded a District 9800 EnviroClub Bronze Award at the Horsham Conference, recognising its ongoing commitment to environmental sustainability. The award acknowledges both the formation of an Environment Committee and a wide range of local and international initiatives. From community clean-ups to sustainable WASH projects in Sierra Leone, the Club continues to turn practical action into lasting impact. It’s a strong first step in the EnviroClub journey.

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The Four-Way Test: Our commitment to integrity, fairness, and respect
Peace & Conflict Resolution
Rotarians embrace the Four-Way Test because it reflects the organisation’s deeper purpose: fostering trust, promoting ethical leadership, and building stronger communities

As Rotarians we, each of us, commit to living according to the Four-way test. But sometimes we forget, and sometimes the result is that little things blow up to create much more serious fissures in our relationships.The Four-Way Test reminds us that even small actions can have a big impact on others. In a busy world, respecting others and taking a moment to follow through on our responsibilities, honour our commitments and respect the needs of others can make all the difference to how smoothly our communities, including our club, operates. This article reflects on how consideration and cooperation - simply being considerate of others - bring the test to life.

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A Special Day for Boroondara's Best Friends at the Farmers Market in March
Posted by Paul Shekleton
Boroondara Farmers Market
A Special Day for Boroondara's Best Friends at the Farmers Market in March
There were plenty of doggy smiles at the March Farmers Market. Woof! 

Another great Doggy day at the market on March 21st, with our resident vet Andrea Kimler providing advice, support and training for the many pets and their owners who came along on Saturday. With the good weather it all made for a special day thanks so much to Andrea, Heidi, judge Dan and all involved, including the Boroondara animal management team.

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Glenferrie Rotary is a friendly club that meets on the second, fourth and fifth Tuesday evening of the month, at:
 
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Speakers
The Hon. Ted Baillieu AO
Apr 28, 2026 6:30 PM
Australians at War - We Will Remember Them
Australians at War - We Will Remember Them

Former Premier of Victoria Hon. Ted Baillieu AO is well known and much admired by Glenferrie Rotarians, not just because he is a Glenferrie Rotarian himself, but because of his extensive commitment to and engagement with significant community causes, including significant positions with Melbourne and Swinburne universities, Multicultural Arts Victoria, Sovereign Hills Musum Association, Queenscliff Historical Museum, Cancer Council Victoria, Australian India Chamber of Commerce, the Epilepsy Foundation of Victoria and the Victorian Highland Piped Band Association.  Since April 2013, Baillieu has served as Chair of the Victorian Government's ANZAC Centenary Committee, overseeing Victoria's commemorations and facilitating connections between Victorians and the legacy of the Original ANZACs through family, institutions, geography, occupation, and place of residence.

Past President Charles Tran
May 12, 2026 6:30 PM
First Aid at Cardiac Arrest and Defibrillator Use
Education Chances
May 26, 2026
TBA
Pamela Young, East Malvern RSL
Jun 09, 2026
PTSD. Exact title TBA
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