The Glenferrie Rotarian (Mar. 24, 2025)

President's Message

Posted by Peter Moore

We had another great week in Rotary. Our meeting on 11 March had two great young speakers Laura Coburn and Hyuga Nashimoru speaking about their peace initiatives. While numbers were a bit down, we still had a very solid event with great questions following the terrific speeches. We also had a President’s lunch on 18 March and whilst the conversation was not as uplifting, it was most entertaining.

Whilst fellowship is the First Object of Rotary, and an integral part of Rotary membership, service to the community is also a necessary part of the Rotary experience. If you feel that your energies and talents are not being fully utilised, rest assured that there are a number of projects that could use your services. Alternatively, if you have been on a committee for a number of years and are feeling a little stale, why not join another committee and get a fresh perspective on Rotary life. Do not hesitate to reach out to me or the directors for guidance.

Sustainability Festival Draws Crowds to the Boroondara Farmers Market

There was much hustle and bustle and fun and laughter at Patterson Reserve on Saturday March 15th, 2025, as the City of Boroondara Sustainability Festival combined with the Boroondara Farmers Market to draw large crowds to Patterson Reserve. From worm farms to solar panels, there was much of interest for adults and children alike. Stallholder numbers were down as a number of vendors were discouraged by the forecast hot weather, but those who braved the heat did a brisk trade. Visitors to the market numbered well over 1,000, the best market numbers for some time and hopefully a portent of things to come. Click on 'Read More...' below to see more photos.

Club Meeting Report March 11th 2025

Posted by Helena Wimpole

At our last Rotary meeting, we were privileged to have two excellent young speakers, Laura Coburn and Hyuga Nishimura, who spoke about their Rotary Foundation sponsored studies and practice in the area of PEACE. Club Foundation Director Joanne Shentu met the two young peace professionals at the Paul Harris breakfast and invited them to speak at our Rotary meeting.

From left, Hyuga Mishimura, Rotary Foundation Global Scholar from Japan, Laura Coburn, Rotary Peace Scholar, President Peter Moore and President-elect Helena Wimpole

A Blast from the Past

As we countdown to the 50th anniversary of the Charter of the Rotary Club of Glenferrie, we will republish some bulletins from the club's past. A little reminder of what was important back then, and what has been done through 50 years of service. Click on the image to access this Bulletin from way back when.

The Glenferrie Rotarian, Vol.45 #28 March 21st 2017

We'll be Roam'n at RIMERN on April 29th!

Posted by Alex Marshall

Our Club Meeting on 29th April will be held at the Rotary Inner Melbourne Emergency Relief Network(RIMERN) warehouse located at the corner of Lincoln St and Moreland Road, East Brunswick. The evening will commence at 6.00PM with drinks and nibbles, a tour of the warehouse and then dinner at the nearby Darebin RSL, 402 Bell St, Preston.

The club's last visit to RIMERN in November 2023 was a huge success. Since that time there has been significant growth in both the scope and scale of RIMERN's operations.

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Rotary Glenferrie Records and Memorabilia

Posted by Alex Marshall

No doubt everyone is aware that 2025 is the 50th year since the charter of the Rotary Club of Glenferrie in October 1975. At its recent meeting the Board decided that we should collect and safely store items of interest and historic significance. Such memorabilia would include various documents, photos, flags, badges, etc. If members have items of interest that they do not require please make contact with the Club Service Committee so that an inventory can be compiled and storage arranged.

Bulletin Readership Stats

Of those sent out, how many copies of The Glenferrie Rotarian were read?

Edition	Readership
March 10th 2025	57%
February 24th 2025	64%
February 10th 2025	65%
January 24th 2025	62%
December 19th 2024 - Special Christmas edition	67%

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What the..?

A passenger sitting in the back seat of the taxi tapped the driver on the shoulder to ask him a question.

The driver screamed, lost control of the car, nearly hit a bus, went up on the footpath, and screeched to a halt only centimetres from a shop window.

For a few seconds, everything was quiet in the cab. Then the driver said, "Listen, mate, don't ever do that again will yer. You scared the living daylights out of me!"

The passenger apologised. "Sorry matey! I didn't realise a little tap would scare you so much."

The driver replied, "No worries, it's not really your fault. Today is my first day as a cab driver and for a minute I forgot where I was. I've been driving a funeral van for the past 25 years."

Sunday May 4th 9am - 1pm

District Learning and Engagement Forum

(formerly District Assembly)

Torrens University, 196 Flinders Street, Melbourne

A valuable introduction to Rotary leadership for incoming club board members, club officers and new members.

More to come..

Club Dinner Meeting
Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club
Mar 25, 2025 6:30 PM – 8:15 PM

Salvation Army Bread Run
Bakers Delight
Mar 27, 2025 5:45 PM

Camcare Assistance
Camcare
Mar 27, 2025 9:45 AM – 1:00 PM

Boroondara Farmers Market
Patterson Reserve
Mar 29, 2025 7:00 AM – 1:15 PM

Salvation Army Bread Run
Bakers Delight
Apr 03, 2025 5:45 PM

Power Assist Basketball
Methodist Ladies' College(MLC) Basketball Courts
Apr 04, 2025 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM

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Mar 25, 2025 6:30 PM

Trevor Moyle

Nepal Foundations

Trevor Moyle is going to speak about the two foundations in Nepal: the " Community Leadership Nepal Foundation" and the "Smile-high Foundation", which he is co-founder and chair for many years.

Apr 08, 2025 6:30 PM

PP Taplima Muana and the Rotary Club of Bo

The Aladura Primary School WASH Project, Sierra Leone

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