The All Abilities Disco was held on Saturday, 25 July 2026. It was well attended and thoroughly enjoyed by everyone who came. The theme was Christmas in July.
Saturday was also eventful for Esther as part of her home ceiling collapsed. Fortunately by the Grace of God, no one was under the collapsed area and no injuries occurred. Esther is now wearing a hard hat at home and getting some repairs done.
The RMC Board met on Monday night. One of the major topics discussed was child protection and the need for all members to ensure their Working with Children Check is current and up to date. If you haven't had the chance to get your free volunteer WWC, the link takes you to the site -
In sad news, there were two funerals this week for former Rotarians: Norm McLeod, a former member of the Rotary Club of Doncaster, and Brian Atherton, a former member of the Rotary Club of Templestowe. Quite a few members from our club attended the services to pay their respects.
Our Rotary meeting this week was held at the Doncaster Greek Tavern. It was a most enjoyable evening of great food, fun and fellowship, with plenty of opportunity to catch up with one another.
Coming up this weekend, on Saturday, 1 August, is our Bunnings BBQ. Yes—we'll be cooking and selling snags once again!
Then, at our meeting back at the Manningham Hotel on Wednesday, 5 August, our guest speaker will be District Governor Emma Clark.
Volunteers required for our upcoming Doncaster Bunnings BBQ on 1st August. Please support this great fundraising Event. Contact Barry Halpern or visit our website
Amazing cooking by our Interact Students at Doncaster Secondary College. They made 82 Pies for our local Charity CareNet. Watch out MasterChef Australia! Wonderful work everyone.
At the Disco on Saturday night, our wonderful Rotarians turned up in great numbers. Thank you to Luke, Barry, Sohrab, Zubair, Karen, John, Esther and Jay. Also a big thank you to Marilyn Benny and Fatima Nasser. Two vey committed young ladies Jessica and Sophia, helped in setting up and managed the Entrance and Security. A lot of dancing occurred and it even included the St John Ambulance Crew. Thank you all, it meant we all had a fantastic evening.
East Doncaster Secondary College Interact student engaged in the college musical competition. Led by teacher Cameron Campbell (Assistant Principal), our Interact student, Harris, is playing his string bass. The winners go on to compete in the inter-school competitions. Well done to everyone.
Next week we will hear from DG Emma Clark. Emma is the Principal of Emerald Primary School in the Dandenong Ranges and has worked in education for more than 30 years. A Rotarian for almost 35 years (including 10 years in Rotaract), Emma is a member of the Rotary Club of Emerald. Her priorities for the year focus on strengthening clubs, growing community connections, supporting mental health research, promoting peace and family violence prevention, and ensuring Rotary continues to make a meaningful difference for generations to come. We look forward to hearing from Emma.
Registrations are now open for the Rotary South Pacific Conference 2026, 30 Oct–1 Nov in Melbourne. This year’s theme — People • Planet • Peace — brings together an exceptional lineup of speakers. Members will leave with practical tools, fresh ideas, and renewed confidence in Rotary’s future.
Clubs and members are encouraged to also consider:
·President’s Breakfast (Sat) — an energising session with incoming RI President Larry Lunsford, designed for current and future club leaders. Registration Link
·Rotary Foundation Masterclass (Fri) — with Past RI President and incoming TRF Trustee Chair Gordon McInally, focusing on mental health, impact, and how clubs can use Foundation grants more effectively. Registration Link
·Saturday Gala Dinner — Unmasked: Masquerade Ball A spectacular evening featuring performances from classical musicals, a professional jazz band, a Phantom‑themed surprise duet, and a dramatic all‑guest unmasking moment. Clubs may wish to book as a group via the main conference registration site.
·Friday night fellowship dinner – an informal opportunity to socialise with members from across the region. Registration Link
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