The Glenferrie Rotarian (Feb. 24, 2025)

President's Message

Posted by Peter Moore

Regionalisation
The first green shoots of regionalisation seem to be appearing. Community Group Leader, Michael Stillwell recently convened a breakfast meeting of the seven Boroondara Rotary presidents. My main take away from the meeting is that it is highly likely that there will be more projects on the go that require the participation of more than one Club, leading to a lot more cooperation between clubs. When we are formulating new projects we should consider whether the project would benefit from the involvement of other Boroondara clubs.

NYSF Pays Career Dividend for Nadia Mohamed

Posted by Chris Raw

Nadia Mohamed completed year 12 last year and did very well in her VCE, receiving an ATAR of 99.7 with a perfect score in English. She will be studying Biomed Science at Melbourne University and at this stage would like to major in immunology and genetics. She will be hoping to commence her postgraduate medical studies after she completes her undergrad degree.

Nadia attended the 10-day National Youth Science Forum (NYSF) in Brisbane in January 2024, sponsored by the Rotary Club of Glenferrie. Farah, Nadia’s Mum commented “We would like to thank Rotary for sponsoring her NYSF experience. Her time at NYSF has contributed to and inspired her decision to pursue a career in biomedical/medical studies.”

Nadia Mohamed, left, was guest speaker at the Club Dinner Meeting on May 14th 2024

Club Meeting Report- 11th February 2025

Posted by Geoff Widmer

On 11th February club meeting, Rotary Glenferrie welcomed Mr George Petrou OAM to present “The Art of Sacrifice” as our guest presenter. Artist George Petrou OAM is a successful graphic designer and acclaimed portrait artist. "The Art of Sacrifice" is a haunting and poignant product born of a transformative period in the renowned Melbourne artists life, exploring stories of some inspirational and courageous Australians.

George Petrou OAM, centre, presented his book "The Art of Sacrifice", portrayals in words and artwork of the contributions in wartime of some outstanding Australians

Rotary District 9800 will join with Rotary District 9510 for this year's District Conference, at Morphettville Racecourse, Adelaide, South Australia. Combine your conference visit with a short stay in this beautiful city; visit the Barossa Valley wineries; head up north or down south, stay longer for the AFL 'gather Round". As they say in SA Great, "Travel. Our Way". Early Bird pricing still available. Click on the image below for more information and to book.

C'mon Aussie C'mon and Volunteer

Clean Up Australia Day Sunday 2nd March 2025 9:30am - 1:00pm. Patterson Reserve and surrounds.

Dig deep and help defeat ovarian cancer!

Support PP Thelma Hutchison and PP Mark Ellis in the Ride for a Cause RoCan 2025, raising money for ovarian cancer research via the Rotary Club of Williamstown.

To support PP Mark Ellis' ride with a donation to ROCAN: Click here

To support PP Thelma Hutchison's ride with a donation to ROCAN: Click here

PP Mark Ellis in action at ROCAN. No time for partying!

PP Thelma Hutchison at ROCAN. Is there a speed limit here?

February Newsletter - Rotary Action Group for Peace

For over a century, Rotary has been a driving force for peace, not just through words, but through meaningful action. From influencing the creation of global institutions to empowering local communities, Rotary’s commitment to peace has remained steadfast.

The Rotary Club of Glenferrie is a Peacebuilder Club.

To read the February 2025 Newsletter of the Rotary Action Group for Peace: click here

Bulletin Readership Stats

Who is reading The Glenferrie Rotarian?

Edition	Readership
February 10th 2025	65%
January 24th 2025	62%
December 19th 2024 - Special Christmas edition	67%
December 9th 2024	54%

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What's on in the Neighbourhood?

If only they'd told me! There's so much happening we can't get it all on the front page. Click on the banner below to make sure you don't miss out!

I wish I'd said that!

A world-renowned real estate developer, who had risen to such high office that he believed he could talk to God, said to God:

"God, is it true that to you a billion years is like a second?"
God said yes.
The guy said, "God, is it true that to you a billion dollars is like a penny?"
God said yes.
The guy said, "God, can I have a penny?"
God said, "Sure, just a second."

Club Dinner Meeting - BBQ on the Terrace
Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club
Feb 25, 2025 6:30 PM – 8:15 PM

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

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

Boroondara Farmers Market
Patterson Reserve
Mar 01, 2025 7:00 AM – 1:15 PM

Clean Up Australia Day 2025
Patterson Reserve
Mar 02, 2025 9:30 AM – 1:00 PM

Glenferrie Festival

Mar 02, 2025 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM

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Mar 11, 2025 6:30 PM

Laura Coburn, Hyuga Nishimura and Jazmine Elmolla

Rotary International Peace Scholars

Each year, Rotary through The Rotary Foundation awards up to 130 fully funded fellowships for dedicated leaders from around the world to study at one of our peace centres. Laura, Hyuga and Jazmine will speak about the program, what it is, its value and their experiences as International Peace Fellows.

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