SERVICE ABOVE SELF

 
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Club News
A Word from President Helena
Posted by Helena Wimpole
President's Message
A Word from President Helena
Last Tuesday evening, our Club celebrated its 50th annual CHANGEOVER. It was a very successful evening, thanks to the many Rotarians in the club who were responsible for the planning and organization of the event. Everything went smoothly and from the sound of the “buzz” in the room, guests appeared to be enjoying themselves.
 
President Peter Moore (2024-2025) inducted incoming President Helena Wimpole at Changeover 2025 last Tuesday at a gala event at the Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club
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Rotary Planting Positivity: Rotary Garden Project Blooms in Hawthorn East
Posted by Maria Pantling
Community Service
Rotary Planting Positivity: Rotary Garden Project Blooms in Hawthorn East
Geoff Widmer was contacted by Kerry Salinger, a resident at 1A Munro St, Hawthorn East (Housing Commission), requesting to have a garden established. The Community Service Committee agreed that it would be a worthwhile project as we felt it would improve the morale and health of the residents by giving them a pleasant area to sit in and enjoy.
 
On 1st May, I took the project over and organised twelve free plants from Bunnings Hawthorn, 3 ½ cubic metres of soil from Fulton’s Garden Supplies (at cost, no delivery charge) and three cubic metres of free mulch from Same Day Tree Works.

Thank you Bunnings Hawthorn

Rotarians Christine McCann, left, and Maria Pantling, extreme right,  presented Hannah at Bunnings Hawthorn and Ciara and Kelsie at Same Day Tree works with a Certificate of Appreciation on Wednesday, 11th June 2025. Bunnings Hawthorn have been strong supporters of community projects in Boroondara over many years and have a long association with the Rotary Club of Glenferrie.
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Ahoy! Youth Sailing Opportunity on a Tall Ship
Posted by Chris Raw
Youth Service
Ahoy! Youth Sailing Opportunity on a Tall Ship

Do you know a young person aged 15–18 who would love the adventure of sailing a tall ship? Rotary is offering an unforgettable five-day Rotary Youth Sailing Challenge — a life-changing experience that includes hands-on sail training, navigation, and shipboard life skills. This program is designed to build confidence, teamwork, and leadership in a dynamic and inspiring environment.

The best part? The Rotary Club of Glenferrie will cover the full cost of the trip!

This is a fantastic opportunity for youth and a great way for our club to connect with local families and young leaders in the community. Click on the image below for the video. If you know someone who might be interested, please contact Youth Service Director Chris Raw.

Let’s help inspire the next generation — one sail at a time!

Click on the video link to see the Rotary Youth Sailing Challenge video : https://vimeo.com/828257288
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Rotary Glenferrie Commits Club Support for Middle East Project
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International Service Peace & Conflict Resolution Rotary Foundation
Rotary Glenferrie Commits Club Support for Middle East Project
At the Board Meeting on May 15th, the Rotary Club of Glenferrie approved a proposal by Foundation Director Joanne Shentu to contribute US$1,000 towards a Rotary Foundation Global Grant project in Israel. The project, known as the "Jerusalem Women Driving Health Together" initiative, will train thirty women in East Jerusalem – all Israeli, fifteen Jewish and fifteen Palestinian - to be medics, phlebotomists, and ambulance drivers, and to teach the Jewish women to speak Arabic and the Arabic women to speak Hebrew. The project, which is led by the Rotary Club of Redondo Beach in California and Rotary Avivtek in Israel, in partnership with Rozanna International, promotes peace, health and community development. The District 9800 Rotary Foundation Committee has also contributed District Designated Funds amounting to US$10,000 to the project.
To learn a little more about the project: click here
 
 
Welcoming Hands: Community-Driven Refugee Support Through CRISP
Community Service Peace & Conflict Resolution
Welcoming Hands: Community-Driven Refugee Support Through CRISP
The Community Refugee Integration and Settlement Pilot (CRISP) is a settlement program announced by the Australian Government in December 2021. The program is based on the Canadian model and is expected to support 1,500 refugees within the overall humanitarian allocation cap. CRISP will become permanent feature of Australia’s overall humanitarian program. The Rotary Club of Glenferrie is working to form a Community Supporter Group of ten people from local Rotary clubs.
 
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WELCOME TO OUR CLUB!
 
Club meetings
Glenferrie Rotary is a friendly club that meets on the second, fourth and fifth Tuesday evening of the month, at:
 
Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club
489 Glenferrie Road, Kooyong. 
6:30pm for 7:00pm
 
Please join us!
 
Our Vision
“Together, we see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change — across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves.”
 
Our Motto
Service Above Self
 
 
Would you like to join Rotary?
If you share Rotary's values 
and are interested in joining Rotary, email us . Prospective new members normally start by attending some of our meetings, so we get to know each other.
 
Why join Rotary?
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ROTARIANS LIVE BY THE FOUR WAY TEST
Is it the Truth?
 
Is it Fair to all concerned?
 
Will it build Goodwill and Better Friendships?
 
Will it be Beneficial to all concerned?
President`s Message

Helena Wimpole
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Amelia Hamer
Jul 22, 2025 6:30 PM
Member Behind the Badge
Member Behind the Badge

Amelia joined the Rotary Club of Glenferrie just eighteen months ago, and in that short time, she’s become a familiar and valued member of our club—known to us already as the impressive candidate for Kooyong in the recent Federal election. Despite a demanding schedule, Amelia has generously made time to contribute enthusiastically to club activities, especially the Farmers Market.

But there's much more to Amelia than what we saw on the campaign trail—and that's exactly what our Member Behind the Badge evenings are all about: discovering the stories, passions, and experiences that shape our fellow Rotarians.

Join us and hear firsthand as Amelia shares her journey at her Member Behind the Badge presentation. It's sure to be a fascinating evening!

Special Partners Night - Glenis Heath
Jul 29, 2025 6:30 PM
We are what we eat. Or are we?
Chris Raw to nominate students
Aug 26, 2025
Report re MUNA Event
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Club Connections
Rotary membership helps you build lasting friendships, strong networks, additional skills and greater confidence.
Programs often start with just one motivated person seeing an opportunity and then making it happen with the support of Rotary's global resources behind them.
Rotary celebrated 100 years of making a difference in Australia and New Zealand in 2021. Join with us as we embark on our next 100 years of service to our community.