It was a great night at the park last week, thank you to everyone who was able to make it. I hope everyone had a fantastic time. I know i did, maybe not my children.
Now, it’s back into it.
I’m really looking forward to welcoming everyone back to The Knox Club this week. Here’s hoping the second half of the year is just as successful as the first. I’m excited to see what we can achieve together as a club as we continue to help and support our communities.
Looking forward to seeing you all soon.
Yours in Rotary
WEEKLY REMINDERS
REMINDER - Annual Fees are now due. If not already paid, please pay yearly/half yearly at your earliest convenience. Thank you to those members who have already paid. :)
ATTENDANCE
Please use Club Runner to manage your attendance. If you are unable to attend and/or wish to bring additional guestsfor a special event or partners night please do so by 5pm Monday night. We need to give Knox Club numbers and pay for meals even if you do not attend.
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Zoe Donaldson, NDIS - Building inclusive communities for everyone
Chairperson - Ken Barrett
Cashiers - Ron Brooks, Paul Cassidy
Equipment - Peter Dalwood
Toast/Greeting - Helene Kamieth
Thanks/Greeting - Leigh Elsey
Raffle - Peter Enlund
27th January - Club Assembly - President Bernie Vanderwolde
Chairperson - Bernie Vanderwolde
Cashiers - Robyn Green, Susan Hanger
Equipment - Geoff Griffin
Toast/Greeting - Annette Haworth
Thanks/Greeting - Brad Hebblethwaite
Raffle - Val Henry
We have received notice from the Knox Club that our meal charges will rise from 1st January, which means we will have to increase the price we charge to members and their guests. From our first meeting back at the Knox Club the prices will be $32.00 for adults and $16.00 for children. Speakers and other invited guests of the club will still be offered complimentary meals.
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Another “Knox Rocks” program, facilitated by the Rotary Club of Boronia, came to a successful conclusion when recordings of each of the participants’ songs were revealed at a final group session on 12th December. Program participants Ash, Charlie, Chloe, Holly, Jack, Janussha, Jordie, Katie and Kira all took pride in sharing the results of their creativity.
Once again, some amazing compositions have been created through the song writing workshops offered by this program.
Knox Rocks is a youth focused initiative that provides opportunities for youth in our local community to learn about song writing. The program itself consisted of a series of six workshops that enabled the participants to develop musical creations and culminated in a session at a professional recording studio during which the created songs were recorded and processed to provide the participants with tangible outcomes from the program. All instruments, equipment and support materials were provided as part of the program.
Thanks, and gratitude goes to the program organisers, Rotarians Mark Smith and Stephen Spiers (administrative support); song writing lead and mentor, Emma Jury; and backing musicians, the band Gecko as well as to Bridgebuilders Youth Charity for making its facilities available for the six workshop sessions.
To quote lead project organiser (and inspiration behind the project), Mark Smith:
“It’s so powerful to show these young people there is way of expressing emotions and thoughts through songwriting. This year we have had some amazing songs written and some truly heartfelt and emotional stories being told. Well done to all of them for being brave and sharing their stories with us.”
We’ve been contacted by Tanya, the host at 3MDR 97.1FM, and she is really enthusiastic about featuring The Knox Rocks project on her show!
📻 Radio Interview – Live on Air
Station: 3MDR 97.1FM
Date:Friday 23 January
Time:11:00am – 12:00pm (we have the full hour!)
Location: Forest Park Homestead, Riley Road, Upwey South
We’ll be chatting about the program and playing plenty of songs
This is a fantastic opportunity to showcase what we’ve created, celebrate our young artists, and potentially help others through the stories behind the songs.
Tune In!
Mark Smith
Knox Rocks
RIDE FOR MEDICAL RESEARCH
The Ride for Medical Research is organised by the Rotary District 9815 Ride for Medical Research Team. Over the past 40 years, Rotary Districts 9810 and 9820 have raised an incredible $2,476,285 for Australian Rotary Health, supporting vital medical research across the country.
The next annual ride will be held 22–27 March 2026, marking 40 years of dedication to funding life-changing research. Riders will cover approximately 578 km, setting out each day from the Bendigo base and spending six days exploring the surrounding countryside.
Please join us as we open our doors for the TCFV Open Day 2026.
Friday 6 February | 3:00pm – 7:00pm
and Saturday 7 February | 10:00am – 2:00pm
We invite you to mark these dates and come along for two days of warmth, connection, and the chance to spend time within the heart of our supportive community.
We look forward to welcoming you to the TCFV Centre, 229 Canterbury Road, Canterbury.
Call out for players, teams & sponsors. We also need lucky number prizes if you would like to donate. Please contact Penry Green for further details - penryg@gmail.com
WHAT CLUBS ARE IN OUR COMMUNITY ?
Our community (Group 4) leader is Guz Rozycki (Belgrave) and our fellow community clubs are
Belgrave
Bunyip Garfield
Emerald & District
Ferntree Gully
Healesville
Koo Wee Rup Lang Lang
Lilydale
Monbulk & District
Pakenham
Upper Yarra
Wandin
DISTRICT NEWS VIDEO - Rule Foundation
Welcome to our next instalment of Rotary Connections, where you can listen to one of the AFL greats in Ted Whitten Jnr, along with our very own Rotarian Greg Mossop and CEO from RULE Foundation, Mark Harrison.
This is the latest podcast, which contains information on a heartfelt, Men’s Health project, that has the potential to improve the lives of men right throughout the community.
If members are unable to attend Tuesday night's meeting, please decline on ClubRunner by 5pm the Monday before. This is important for Knox Club staff and catering purposes.
You can update or find information on this website or contact Monique Smith to register or update your details. *Please remember to list Rotary Club of Boronia as a place you volunteer.
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Riders will cover approximately 578 km, setting out each day from the Bendigo base and spending six days exploring the surrounding countryside.
