For teams of Year 11-12 students, the Model United Nations Assembly (MUNA) is a one day event that encourages participants to learn about other nations, and to understand and appreciate the workings of the United Nations (UN) while they develop debating skills and gain self-confidence in public speaking. This year a team of two students from Loreto Mandeville Hall in Toorak were sponsored to attend the MUNU event in May this year, Katerina Atsis and Olivia Wei. Come along and hear first hand about how they fared, and what they gained from their personal MUNA experience.
At our last meeting Associate Professor, Paul Gow, a leading specialist in liver disease and gastroenterology, gave us a very informative and at times fun presentation on how we should best care for our liver. Two areas which have been open for debate over the years are the effects of coffee and alcohol on our liver. Associate Professor Gow assured us thar coffee in any form has been demonstrated to be very good for us because it contains plenty of antioxidants. Alcohol on the other hand, has been shown to be beneficial but only in very moderate amounts of consumption.
Attendance: 34 | Members: 28 (of 47 Active Members) 60%
DIETARY TO DELAY THE INEVITABLE
Dr Paul Gow, right, had good news for Rotarians who love coffee
It was a pleasure to have Dr Paul Gow update us on healthy dietary choices. He is a gastroenterologist and previously a liver transplant specialist who has written a book titled, “Liver a Better Life. The evidence- based diet and lifestyle guide to liver health and longevity”.
After mentioning the five lifestyle influences on health, namely diet, exercise, weight, environment and mind/sleep he then focused on diet. The importance of the microbiome (ie the mix of gut bacteria) and insulin resistance was discussed. Surprisingly, coffee was emphasised as protective against all cause mortality, ie 2-3 cups coffee reduced the risk of premature death when compared with non coffee drinkers. The reason is unknown but also applies for decaffeinated coffee.
What a great day our Doggie Day turned out to be…..with the weather forecast predicting rain and freezing cold winds; we were pleasantly surprised to have the sun come shining through which transformed the day into a very successful one.
An amazing effort was made by our resident Vet, Andrea who kept very busy answering questions not only regarding pets of the canine variety but all types of pets. Thanks goes to Paul for the organisation of the day along with signage.Thanks also goes all the market helpers and organisers who continually give of their time to ensure our market is a success.
This story first appeared in the bulletin of the Rotary Club of Hawthorn August 12th 2025, and is reproduced with the kind permission of the author.
The first of Rotary’s Four-Way Tests asks, “Is it the truth?”
This question reflects Rotary’s commitment to promoting ethical behaviour and honest dealings. As Andrew Crockett noted in a Bulletin article in 2023, truth and how it should be acted upon are not always straightforward. Nevertheless, in much of civilised society, truth remains essential, especially in science, where progress depends on systematic inquiry and the scrupulously honest pursuit of understanding.
For a growing segment of society, truth has lost its sanctity. Opinions are often regarded as equal to verifiable facts, and louder voices can drown out careful reasoning. While social media helps connect people and share valuable information rapidly, it also speeds up the spread of misinformation, making it harder to distinguish fact from fiction.
Our very first Club Handbook lists the Charter Members who provided the very firm foundation upon which the club was established. You will see some familiar names amongst them. The club's first Treasurer was a certain Don Moore. The Sergeant-At-Arms, a demanding role requiring quick wit and a strong constitution, was a young Rotarian by the name of Ian Dobson.
The club was meeting every Tuesday evening at 6:00pm for 6:30pm at Angelucci's Restaurant in Kew.
Click on the Handbook at right to see what's inside.
This item first appeared in the D9800 Networker newsletter. The Rotary Club of Glenferrie is a Peacebuilder Club. For more information, contact club Foundation Director Joanne Shentu
How much do you you know about Peace? Read on to find out how to be (or become) a Peacebuilder, and why we all need to be Peacebuilders to make a better world.
This is the first of a series of articles in Networker where Gabe Hau (Past D9800 Peacebuilding Committee Chair, Rotary-IEP Positive Peace Activator, IEP Ambassador) outlines some of the things Rotarians can do for Peace. Note: the acronym IEP stands for Institute for Economics and Peace.
Do you have the savvy to design a seamless path, across the social media world, to transition people from strangers to volunteers? Do you possess a knack for storytelling, have a keen eye for design and delight in regularly posting engaging content? Do you also enjoy staying in touch with the socials’ community?
The Rotary Club of Glenferrie acknowledges the traditional owners as the custodians of this land, recognising their connection to land, waters and community. We pay our respects to Australia's First Peoples, and to their elders, past, present and future.
The Rotary Club of Glenferrie | PO Box 2134 | Hawthorn Vic 3122
What a great day our Doggie Day turned out to be…..with the weather forecast predicting rain and freezing cold winds; we were pleasantly surprised to have the sun come shining through which transformed the day into a very successful one.
