Events

Need for Feed Australia is a project of the Lions Clubs of Australia. Founder Graham Cockerell is also the Coordinator of this major project, which has delivered stock fodder valued at over $30 million so far to struggling farmers in drought and flood affected areas. A Past District Governor of Lions Clubs Australia, Graham lost his father to farm related suicide when he was just eleven years old. This tragedy inspired him at around the time of the Millenium Drought, when both fires and drought were ravaging Victoria, to do something positive to help farmers facing hurdles that might otherwise overwhelm them.

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PDG Julie Mason AO, of the Rotary Club of Wyndham, has enjoyed a distinguished career both as an educator and as a Rotarian. She currently serves as Chair of the District 9800 Rotary Foundation Committee, and also leads the District’s Annual Giving and Vocational Training Teams programs. During Rotary Foundation Month, Julie will speak about Rotary’s own award-winning charity — The Rotary Foundation — highlighting the remarkable work being achieved by Rotarians around the world through its support, and how the Foundation can assist the Rotary Club of Glenferrie in advancing its own service goals.

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District Governor, Rotary District 9800 Peter Shepheard will visit the club to provide an update on District affairs and priorities. He will meet with the club board prior to the club dinner meeting. His address to the club will be in the spirit of the Rotary multi-year message: Uniting for Good, the power of collaboration 

Acknowledging that our members are our greatest asset and our greatest opportunity to use their skills and connections to increase our impact.  
Together we can explore the ability to better to collaborate with each other, with other clubs and other groups to achieve the best outcome.
We don't need to work harder we need to work smarter and unlock the opportunity that collaboration brings.

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Topical in a year when the Australian of the Year, Katherine Bennel-Pegg, is a champion for girls studying STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics), guest speakers Georgia Bianchin from Toorak College and Opal Scheele from St Catherine’s School, Toorak, will talk about their experience of the 2026 National Youth Science Forum (NYSF). In January 2026, Opal and Georgia attended the NYSF residential program at the University of Queensland. On and off campus, the forum is held to help students gain a broader understanding of the diverse study and career options available in STEM. Support for students at NYSF is a project of the Youth Service Committee of the Rotary Club of Glenferrie.

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Tonight we’ll hear from two impressive young people whose recent experiences—supported by Rotary—have taken them from leadership training in regional Victoria to international diplomacy in Europe.

Harsha Sharma is a university student studying Engineering and Computer Science who recently attended the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) camp at Camp Getaway. He’ll share insights from the week-long program, which focuses on personal growth, leadership development and building a sense of community. Unfortunately Harsha informed us on 20/3/2026 that he would be unable to attend the Dinner Meeting on 24/3/2026

Ivy Sheng (16), a Year 10 student at Methodist Ladies' College, was one of just 16 students nationwide selected for UN Youth Australia’s 2026 Young Diplomats Tour. During the month-long program she travelled through Europe, meeting international organisations, political leaders and community groups while exploring key historic sites. 

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This meeting has been cancelled due to the proximity to the District Conference.

Tony Coyle is a Boroondara resident of 26 years where he shares a house with his two grown-up kids. He is a retired engineer who has previously volunteered in junior football and Auskick. He enjoys playing squash and golf.

Since joining Electrify Boroondara he has been helping with technical support and community outreach. He is on his own electrification journey and currently focused on improving the building shell and upgrading appliances.

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