Diamond Creek Rotary Bulletin 

17th October 2026

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President's Message

Greg Paull
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End Polio Now

World Polio Day on October 24 celebrates Rotary's campaign to make polio the second human disease ever to be eradicated, while reminding the world that the fight is over 99% done but not yet finished.  Diamond Creek Rotary contributes to the eradication of Polio every year and will until the job is done.  Take a look at the video in the link below to find out more!

Stronger Communities - Festival of lights!

This week, preparation for the Diwali festival of lights celebration in Eltham are in full swing.  This year, Diamond Creek Rotary are collaborating with Eltham Lions and the '2026 Eltham Diwali Celebration project' to bring this project to life.  The event will be at the Eltham town square from 5-8PM.  Warwick will be seeking support for a few volunteers to help deliver the project in the coming days!
 
Nillumbik Council - community grants program

The relationship between Nillumbik council and Diamond Creek Rotary has never been stronger.  Last week, we were honored to have our former connection with council for community projects, Anna Maio, talk with us about how grants are managed, the impact that is sought from council grants and of course the unending request for project support thats council recieves.  Anna has been a source of great encouragement to Diamond Creek Rotary over many years, and here presence at council will be missed!  Diamond Creek Rotary particpants in many recurrent council grant programs incluidng for Town Fair, Seniors week (Devonshire Delights), Festive season grants (more to come on this soon) and other community building projects.

RYLA Nominations

The Rotary Youth Leadership Award (RYLA) program is a fantastic opportunity for young adults to get ahead. RYLA gives young people a leg-up — helping them build confidence, develop leadership skills, discover their strengths and create connections that can open doors for their future.

If you know a young person who would benefit from this experience, now is the time to nominate them.

This Week's Meeting

The Rotary Club of Whittlesea have a team heading to Bosala in Cambodia next month to support the Rotary world difference campaign.  This week Lex de Man will be presenting on how they plan to continue work to help provide better school infrastracture, hygeine and clean water.

All visitors are welcome!

 

STOP PRESS: Diwali - Heads UP!

This is coming on the 24th of October in Eltham Town Square.  We will be working alongside Lions to help celebrate this important festival.  More to come.

Devonshire Delights 2026

A massive thank you to the committee who pulled the Devonshire Delights 2026 together (pictured).  The team did an enormous amount of work in organising then preparing on the day - including hand washing all the plates! The result: a warm and inviting community morning tea with loads of laughter and smiles all around!  Thank you all!

RYLA 2026 Nominations

Its time to nominate our future leaders to attend RYLA 2026.  Consider your friends, nieces, nephews employees or coworkers! 

It's time to book for District Conference 2027 in Corowa.  This is open to Rotarians non-rotarians alike!

Please refer to Linda's email this week to get your accomodation sorted.

 

World Polio Day October 24th

World Polio day is coming up on October 24th.  Our club and individual members have contributed to the eradication of Polio every year.

Our District governor led the Grand parade at the the Town fair carrying the end polio now torch - highlighting how important this mission is to Rotary.

Upcoming Events & Meetings

Club Meeting - Rotary Make a Difference - Cambodia
Oct 20, 2026
6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

6:30pm for 7:00pm start.

The Rotary world difference Cambodia trip provides volunteers from Rotary and other organisations to join in to make a difference.

They have run intensive activity since 2011 such as building school infrastructure, water filters, toilets, and playground equipment and teach children hygeine.

Come and Hear Lex de Man from RC Whittlesea give us  a run down of their plans to attend Bosala school in Cambodia next month to support this.

Diamond Creek
Diamond Creek Bowls Club

RC Eltham - Pancreatic Cancer Research
Oct 22, 2026
6:15 pm – 8:00 pm

Come along and find out more about the latest cutting edge research into Pancreatic Cancer. This cutting edge Australian research by the University of Melbourne.

Cost is $39.50 includes 2 course meal and drinks are available at bar prices.

RSVP: Michael 0416044551

Lower Plenty
Heidelberg Golf Club

Diwali Festival
Oct 24, 2026

Board Meeting
Oct 27, 2026
6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

6:30 pm START

DC Rotary Board Meeting

Venue TBC


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Diwali Celebrations this Saturday 24th October

Want to know the latest on Pancreatic cancer research?  This one is not to be missed.  

 

SAVE THE DATE: Our good friends at RC Eltham Have their festival coming up on 14th November!  Click on Image for more details!

 

Click on the image above to make a tax deductable donation to END POLIO NOW!

 

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