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The Rotary Club of Glenferrie was chartered in 1975 and is one of 60 Rotary clubs in District 9800 Victoria Australia.

The Mission of the Rotary Club of Glenferrie is to promote Peace and foster greater understanding in local and international communities We meet on Tuesdays, 6:30pm for 7:00pm, except the first Tuesday of the month, at:

Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club
489 Glenferrie Road Kooyong
Melways Map Ref: 45 H8
Meetings conclude at around 7:30pm

We promise a warm welcome for guests and visiting Rotarians, so why

not do a make-up with us. Glenferrie is part of the inner eastern suburb of Hawthorn, 6km from the centre of Melbourne. We run a monthly Farmers' Market and endeavour to have a lively and interesting number of speakers at our weekly meetings.

25/06/2026

In partnership with the Rotary Club of Bo Sierra Leone and with the generous financial assistance of Balwyn Rotary and the Australian Government through Australia Aid, the Rotary Club of Glenferrie celebrated at Changeover 2026 the completion of the project to construct a water storage tower, a solar powered pump to replenish the storage from an existing well, and installed plumbing to the school building and toilet blocks. The project reveived widespread media coverage in Sierra Leone through AYV New Media - African Young Voices - whose news report was generously provided for inclusion in news stories about this project. https://ayvnews.com/ Many hands, one outcome, lasting impact. Truly, uniting for good.

With thanks to Fred Max https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7nTi3ENnivg&t=1186s for making his wonderful Sierra Leone music available.

People of Action Rotary District 9800

23/06/2026

🤫 We've been keeping a secret. Consider it blown.

Every week at the Farmers Market, something wonderful is quietly happening and it's not just the incredible fresh produce.

Your Rotary Club of Glenferrie has been right in the thick of it at the Boroondara Farmers Market, and we've finally got the photos to prove it.

Our undercover reporter can confirm:

🍩 Michael Farley holding court at OMG Donuts - a crowd favourite for very good reasons
🌱 Christine Nagorka of Waltanna Farms delighting satisfied customers
🐾 Donna Rachael making her mark at the Paw Printz stall
👧 Kids entertained, parents shopping, community thriving
😄 Joanne Shentu, Lawrie Mann and Anita Morkans having far too much fun (referred to the Disciplinary Committee - you know who you are)
👨‍👦 Michael Hills, Wayne Worladge with grandson Luca, and PP Don Heath flying the Rotary flag

As someone once said: No one knows what Rotary does unless Rotary tells.

Well, consider this us telling. 📣

Lifelong friendships are made at the Rotary- come say hello at the Boroondara Farmers Market at Patterson Reserve. We'd love to see you there! 🛍️

22/06/2026

🌍 Big news from Buedu, Sierra Leone- and it started with clean water.

What began as a WASH program at Aladura Primary School has grown into something truly remarkable. Thanks to the partnership between our club and the Rotary Club of Bo, Sierra Leone, students now have access to:

💧 A new water tower and reticulation system
🚻 Improved sanitation facilities
☀️ Solar-powered lighting throughout the school grounds
📱 Solar power to the school buildings, enabling tablets, phones & computers for learning

The impact has been so significant that the Sierra Leone Government has stepped in with support- funding teacher training AND installing solar power to the school buildings themselves.

Enrolments are growing. Buildings are expanding. Educational opportunities are expanding. And a government is taking notice.

As the local Director of Education said at the commissioning ceremony, few schools in the district enjoy facilities of this quality.

This is what Rotary is all about. Long-term change that ripples through generations. 💛 We're incredibly proud of this project and everyone who made it possible.

Read the full story here:
https://rotaryglenferrie.org.au/Stories/impact-of-club-s-sierra-leone-project-continues-to-grow

15/06/2026

We are excited to announce the Farmers Market this weekend has a fun football theme, bringing together fresh local produce, homemade goods, and family-friendly entertainment. Visitors can shop for seasonal fruits and vegetables, enjoy delicious food stalls, and the kids can take part in football activities. Kids get to show their skills at the Handball competition which will be held at 10am with soccer goal competition at 11am. Whether you’re a football fan or simply looking for a great day out, the market offers something for everyone. Join us for a lively celebration of local farmers, community spirit, and the excitement of the football season.

05/06/2026

🍲 STIRRING THE POT AT THE SALVOS! 🍲

Our Glenferrie Rotarians have been busy in the kitchen - and what a kitchen it is! 👨‍🍳
For a while now, our volunteers have been running cooking classes at Salvos Camberwell, helping men who've never quite found their footing in the kitchen learn to cook simple, nourishing meals. And this week's session? Absolutely unforgettable! 😍

Under the expert guidance of our very own master chef, Wendy Cross (Director of Community Service), our enthusiastic students, Leo & Gus, rolled up their sleeves and got cooking, with fellow Rotarian Anita Morkans lending a helping hand behind the scenes.

On the menu? 🎉
🥣 Wendy's Pumpkin & Potato Soup - perfect for a cold winter's day
🥢 Sticky Asian Meatballs with Steamed Greens & Rice - an absolute crowd pleaser
The verdict from everyone in the room? "YUM!" 🙌

Click the link below to read the full story -you won't want to miss it! 👇
🔗 https://rotaryglenferrie.org.au/Stories/stirring-the-pot-salvos-cooks-cook-up-a-storm

04/06/2026

June is Rotary International month. Rotary Fellowships are international groups that share a common passion. Being part of a fellowship is a fun way to make friends🫱🫲 around the world, explore a hobby 🚴‍♂️🎼🏉⛹️‍♂️🏊‍♀️⛷️🚣‍♀️ or profession, and enhance your Rotary experience☺️.

The first object of Rotary is to encourage and foster the development of acquaintance as an opportunity for service. It is the starting point of the organization's guiding principles, aiming to build strong relationships among diverse business and professional leaders to facilitate community and humanitarian action.

Fellowship is the basis of Rotary.
https://www.rotary.org/en/our-programs/more-fellowships

18/05/2026

🌏✨ BIG NEWS for Australia - and Rotary was part of it!

On 29 April 2026, the World Health Organization officially declared Australia has eliminated trachoma as a public health problem - making us the 30th country in the world to achieve this milestone. 🎉

Trachoma is the world's leading infectious cause of blindness. And now? It's no longer a public health threat in Australia.

But here's what the mainstream media isn't telling you- Rotary made this happen.

For the past 10 years, Rotary's EndTrachoma project quietly and tirelessly worked alongside Indigenous communities across the country - installing laundries, delivering mobile water tanks, and putting hygiene kits in the hands of thousands of children.

💧 $1 million invested in community infrastructure
🤝 40+ Indigenous, government & non-government partnerships built
🏘️ 258 Rotary clubs involved nationally
📦 Countless hygiene kits delivered to remote communities

This wasn't just a health program. It was relationship-building, cultural respect, and Rotary doing what it does best - showing up where it matters most.
Proud of every Rotarian, every partner, and every community who made this possible. 💙

👉 Read the Rotary story here:
https://rotarydistrict9800.org.au/Stories/who-declares-australia-has-eliminated-trachoma-as-a-public-health-problem

🌐 Official WHO announcement here:
https://www.who.int/westernpacific/news/item/29-04-2026-australia-becomes-the-30th-country-to-eliminate-trachoma-as-a-public-health-problem

12/05/2026

On 15 April 2026, four boxes of birthing kits were delivered to clinics in Poroi 2 and Wabo - communities so remote that all transport in is by river, air, or on foot.

These kits, funded through a generous $1,000 donation from Geoff and Susie Widmer (matched by our club), were sourced from the Birthing Kit Foundation Australia and delivered by our partners at the Rotary Club of Boroko in Port Moresby.

Simple in contents. Profound in impact.

This is the second year our club has supported this initiative. In 2024, we delivered 400 kits to remote PNG communities, and we are proud to be continuing that work.
Thank you to every member who makes projects like this possible, and to RC Boroko for their incredible coordination and persistence.

Much more remains to be done - but today, these kits are where they need to be. 💙

11/05/2026

Welcome to the first of two Farmers Markets for May!

As always, we will have your much-loved stallholders selling locally sourced fresh vegetables, fruit, meat, fish, eggs, bread, honey, jams and locally made pastries. Naturally, there is coffee, other drinks and a variety of brunches to enjoy. As a special treat, Great Ocean Ducks will be attending again.

Please support our local farmers and producers and help to assist Rotary projects.
Please note that the May 30th Market will be children-focussed with a variety of entertainment for the Little Ones, and a few Bigger Ones as well. Rotarians for Bees will also be in attendance.
Please support our Market by forwarding this to your friends.
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The Market is held from 8.00am till 12.30pm in Patterson Reserve, 484 Auburn Road, close to the Toorak Road intersection.
See you there!

28/04/2026

Fresh bread, friendly faces, and a little good in the world. 🍞✨✨

Every Thursday, our volunteers collect fresh bread and rolls from Bakers Delight at 515 Riversdale Road, Camberwell, and deliver them to the Salvation Army - putting good food where it's needed most.

A huge thank you to the team at Bakers Delight for their ongoing support of our community.

Next run is this Thursday, 30 April - join us! Contact Wendy Cross via the ClubRunner app. https://rotaryglenferrie.org.au/SingleEmail/Send?MemberId=3ZAamcZ3R1IGvqr9sW5TL0+jCMsel+AKTbHA5oKKwvQ=

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