Robert Pascoe, a noted historian and author of The Winter Game, is President of the Royal Historical Society of Victoria and Dean Laureate at Victoria University. In his talk Secrets of Hawthorn's Success, he examines how the Hawthorn Football Club rose to AFL prominence despite early disadvantages—small membership, limited talent pool, and lack of identity. He explores the club’s transformation from struggling beginnings in 1925 to dominance by the 1980s, including the influence of coach Kennedy’s legendary “Don’t Think, Do!” speech.
At our last Rotary meeting, our Japanese student, Masaya Endo, who is being hosted by our club, gave us an excellent presentation about his life, family in Japan, his love of sport and his study for his Masters in Linguistics at Melbourne University. We were all very impressed with how much Masaya has already achieved with his fluency in the English language.
At the club meeting on September 30th, Rotary Global Scholar Masaya Endo shared his inspiring personal journey through a presentation titled “Shaping My Story.” Born and raised in Minamisoma City, Fukushima, Japan, Masaya reflected on his roots, his passions, and the life experiences that have shaped the person he is today.
President Helena Wimpole presented Rotary Global Scholar Masaya Endo with a Club Friendship Banner to take home to his sponsor club, the Rotary Club of Kanagawa Shonan, Rotary District 2780 Japan
Join Joanne and Cheryl on the Glenferrie Gallopers Team throughout October and walk, run, ride, swim to End Polio.
It is the time of year to think about getting outside with your family, friends and club members to participate in our Rotary Walk With Us fundraiser. From 1 October through to 31 October, join our Glenferrie Gallopers and walk for End Polio mission.
It is easy to register: just go to the link http://www.rotarywalkwithus.org as an individual and then join our Glenferrie Gallopers. You can record progress in kilometres (link your account to Strava) and donations online and keep generous sponsors updated through the online portal. Note: all donations over $2.50 are tax deductible. And remember, every dollar you raise becomes $3, thanks to matching $2:$1 grants from the Gates Foundation.
The date has been set for the Peace Ceremony at Loretta Mandeville Hall Girls School in Toorak - Remembrance Day 2025. Members are warmly invited to attend the dedication of the Peace Pole donated by the Rotary Club of Glenferrie to Loreto Mandeville Hall, Toorak, during a Peace Ceremony on Remembrance Day, Tuesday November 11th, 2025. The ceremony will begin promptly at 10:30am and will be followed by refreshments.
As well as the traditional Peace Prayer, the Peace Pole will carry a personal message from Rotary to the children at Mandeville Haal. Click on Read more… to see the messages that will be incribed on the Peace Pole at Loreto Mandeville Hall.
It's a special family market at Patterson Reserve October 18th, with fun for kids of all ages, big and small!
October is Community Safety Month in Boroondara, and the Boroondara Farmers Market will mark the occasion with displays by the Emergency Services, including police, fire services and ambulance. Everyone is welcome at this annual family favourite event atthe Boroondara Farmers Market, where you can:
- meet emergency service workers and look inside emergency vehicles
- get a free bike check at our bike repair pop-up
- get your bike stamped by Neighbourhood Watch to help prevent theft
- enjoy activities for all ages.
Patterson Reserve, Auburn Road, Kooyong. Entry to Boroondara Farmers Market is by $2 donation. The donation is optional to attend this event. All monies received go towards local and international humanitarian projects.
Just back from another eye camp for the Sumba Eye Program undertaken at Waikabubak Public Hospital. This was in cooperation with Perdami NTT who operated on all the cases. We had Dr Saphira, who is the first ophthalmologist for West Sumba and Dr Nita who is presently in East Sumba as well as Dr Vivivanti from Kupang. There was a lot of technology transfer occurring. It was great to meet up with all the Eye Care Nurses whom we had organised their training.
Dr Shapira chats with the Buparti (Governor) of Sumba, at the recent Sumba Eye Clinic in Indonesia
Delivering Care Bags, from left, Rain (St.Vincents Melbourne), PP Katrina Flinn (RC Hawthorn) and Jenny deVos.
Rotary clubs unite to bring dignity and care to mental health patients through the Small Comforts Project.
This project is a true team effort and a shining example of clubs’ collaboration in action.
The project is a collaboration between the Rotary clubs of Hawthorn, Brighton North, Glenferrie, Malvern, Port Phillip, Albert Park and Williamstown and with the support of Rotary Donations in Kind (DIK). The mission is to provide care bags and new clothing to patients in public hospital mental health units. We currently support The Alfred, Box Hill’s Upton House and St Vincent’s Melbourne. Most products are donated – donors include MiGoals, Mitre 10, Pinchapoo, Kwik Copy Cheltenham, Good360 and GIVIT along with care bag sewing volunteers. Each month we deliver up to 120 care bags to each of the hospital units, along with additional clothing items to The Alfred and Upton House. Estimated annual total bags delivered = 1,500. Packing sessions happen each quarter. The next packing session is tentatively scheduled for 28th October, 2025.
Glenferrie Rotarians lend a hand at Power Assist Basketball, supporting fun, friendship, and community connection.
Chris Raw and Amelia Hamer joined the action at Power Assist Basketball on Friday October 3rd, helping out on the door with payments and registrations. Their friendly smiles and helping hands made sure players and supporters could enjoy a smooth start to an evening of fun, friendship, and inclusive sport.
Rotary champions inclusive sport. Chris Raw and Amelia Hamer lead a symphony of smiles at Power Assist Basketball.
As we count down to our 50th Anniversary celebrations, we’re revisiting some memorable moments from the club’s past. In 1985, the Rotary Club of Glenferrie marked its first decade by combining the Annual Changeover with a spirited celebration at the Hawthorn Football Club Social Club, Glenferrie Oval — complete with bagpipes and a distinctly Scottish theme. Whether or not they remained a “happy team at Hawthorn” after the piper’s performance is lost to history, but the smiles on the faces of these Glenferrie Rotarians tell the story of a club full of friendship, fun, and fellowship.
From left, Jack Balloch - Charter President -Beverley Skerritt and John Skerritt. Celebrating with pipes at the 10th Anniversary bash in 1985.
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
