Welcome to the Rotary Club of Glenferrie

SERVICE ABOVE SELF

Are you passionate about making a positive impact in your community and in the world? From local projects to global initiatives, our club fosters leadership and friendship while working together to create lasting change. Becoming a Rotarian connects you with a diverse group who share your drive to make a difference.
 
 
Club News
Every Rotarian knows that a primary objective for Rotary worldwide is to eradicate the scourge of polio. However did you know that ending polio is not, per se, one of the The Rotary Foundation's Areas of Focus?
 
While ending polio falls within the Area of Focus "Disease Prevention and Treatment", it is not an Area of Focus in itself. One Rotary objective that is an Area of Focus for Rotary and The Rotary Foundation, however, is "Peacebuilding and Conflict Prevention". And yet the Rotary Club of Glenferrie, one of the strongest clubs in District 9800, with an impressive array of projects and commitments, does not currently have one consistent project aimed at building PEACE.
 
Should we become a Peacebuilder club? What does that involve? At a time when we are experiencing heightened confrontation in Europe, the Middle East, the South China Sea and the Straits of Taiwan, has there ever been a better time for Rotarians to champion PEACE? Come along to this Tuesday's meeting featuring the celebrated scholar Dr Tania Miletic, Assistant Director, Peacebuilding Initiative, Department of Social and Political Sciences, University of Melbourne, and Gabe Hau, Co-ordinator Peace Builder Program on the District 9800 Foundation Committee, to find out what we can do to Promote PEACE, in ourselves, our families, our community and in the world.

In this past week we heard an inspiring talk from Murray Verso regarding the Rotary challenge to eliminate Polio.

Murray has been a Rotarian for more than 40 years, twice president, District Governor in 2014 and past district 9800 chair of the rotary foundation committee. Murray has performed in many other capacities for rotary such as convening symposiums, co-chairing seminars and generally representing rotary. Murray and his wife Irene are both retired GP’s and most notably Murray was medical officer of health for the municipalities of Williamstown and Hobsons Bay.


President Mark Howlett and Foundation Director PP Charles Tran presented PDG Murray Verso with two 'Big Cheque' donations to The Rotary Foundation, a $2,000 contribution to Polio Plus and a $4,500 contribution to the Annual Fund
In the heart of Hawthorn, a carefully orchestrated event, the Sierra Leone Bunnings BBQ Fundraiser, unfolded after months of meticulous planning alongside Bunnings. It all began at the crack of dawn, as the team descended upon Coles in Tooronga at 7am, eagerly collecting carts brimming with food and drinks, making numerous trips in preparation for the day ahead. Upon reaching Bunnings, the buzz of activity commenced as the crew orchestrated the setup, firing up the BBQs and delving into food preparations.

Kathryn Blakeman, PP Richard Blakeman &
Alex Marshall
Glenferrie Rotarian Catherine Eagleson has been making waves on the Rotary world stage, in a year when Rotary's focus turns to mental health under the leadership of Rotary International President Gordon McInally. Club members are aware that Catherine is the principal behind Clue Detective Puzzle Agency. It has been demonstrated that solving puzzles can alleviate anxiety  It does this by helping puzzlers to engage their brains in a challenging and enjoyable activity, that will provide a sense of achievement.
Glenferrie Rotarian Catherine Eagleson's work with the Clue Detective Puzzle Agency and its relevance to sufferers of anxiety has come to the attention of Rotary International President Gordon McInally.
WELCOME TO OUR CLUB!
 
Club meetings
Glenferrie Rotary is a friendly club that meets every Tuesday, except the first Tuesday of the month, at:
 
Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club
489 Glenferrie Road, Kooyong. 
6:30pm for 7:00pm
 
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Our Vision
“Together, we see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change — across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves.”
 
Our Motto
Service Above Self
 
 
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If you share Rotary's values 
and are interested in joining Rotary, email us Prospective new members normally start by attending some of our meetings, so we get to know each other.
 
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Is it the Truth?
 
Is it Fair to all concerned?
 
Will it build Goodwill and Better Friendships?
 
Will it be Beneficial to all concerned?
President`s Message

Mark Howlett
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Speakers
Dr. Harry Eeman
Dec 12, 2023 6:30 PM
The Patient/Doctor
The Patient/Doctor

In a twist of fate, Harry ended up being a patient half-way through his medical training at the University of Sydney.   Whilst backpacking in Europe he was struck down by a severe form of Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS), and whilst he knew of this condition, he had no idea that it would change his life’s trajectory forever-more.

 

Harry will talk to us about his experience as a patient and also about the work he is currently doing as a Rehabilitation Medicine Physician.

Upcoming Events
Rotary membership helps you build lasting friendships, strong networks, additional skills and greater confidence.
Programs often start with just one motivated person seeing an opportunity and then making it happen with the support of Rotary's global resources behind them.
Rotary celebrated 100 years of making a difference in Australia and New Zealand in 2021. Join with us as we embark on our next 100 years of service to our community.