Welcome back to Rotary! It was certainly strange having Tuesday off, but I hope you all enjoyed the break and are ready to dive back into our exciting projects.
Last week marked a huge milestone for us as we officially launched one of our biggest projects to date — the Men’s Hub Snack and Chat. A massive congratulations to everyone involved in bringing this vision to life, especially Ray, Peter, Inga, and Felecia, whose efforts made the launch a success. I’m excited to see how this initiative will grow and, more importantly, how it will positively impact the lives of many in our community.
Looking ahead, we’ve got a busy few weeks filled with fantastic events. If you haven’t already confirmed your attendance, please be sure to do so for the following:
Coffee Catch-Up – Saturday, 15th November 2025
Greg’s Mossop BBQ – Sunday, 16th November 2025
Trivia Night – Saturday, 22nd November 2025
The Trivia night will be a great fundraising event, as well as a fun evening. Please remember to bring a gift and/or purchase your tickets for the Trivia Night. I can’t wait to see everyone there!
Thanks for your continued support, and let’s keep up the great momentum as we move through the final stretch of the year!
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.
If you would like something to be included in the website please advise Jim Sly. He is always looking for content and pictures of hard working rotarians is his favourite.
Last Wednesday was the opening of the Men’s Mental Health Hub, we were very excited to see the reactions and are pleased to say we gave it a ten out of ten. We will be open every Wednesday with sessions running from 1 till 3. More news to come!
INVITATION FOR BANKING REVIEW
Bendigo Bank Boronia are very generous supporters of the Rotary Club of Boronia. Please consider supporting them in return.
Banking support, at Bendigo Bank Boronia branch, be it:
Day to day banking
Savings & Investments
Lending, including Home Loans, Personal Loans and Credit Cards
Business banking
Insurances
Help them continue to provide support of local community projects and support our wonderful local volunteer organisations.
Simply click on the below link to be taken to the banking and finance review invitation.
Join us for our next Coffee Catch-Up on Saturday 15 November 2025 at Montano’s Patisserie Café, 719 Mountain Hwy, Bayswater.
Come for a chat, a laugh, and great coffee—plus a tempting array of cakes and pastries if you feel like indulging. Bring a friend or family member—they’re most welcome!
INTERVIEW WITH PAST ROTARY INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT
In this episode, District Governor Peter Behm sits down with Past Rotary International President Ian Riseley for an honest and thought-provoking conversation about what truly drives Rotary — and how each of us can tap into that purpose to lead, serve, and make our corner of the world brighter. The interview is wide-ranging as only DG Peter can think up and covers some unexpected topics.
It is a long-form video that takes 35 minutes to watch — but it just might rekindle what first inspired you to become a Rotarian.
The Rotary Club of Boronia is registered as a donation partner with the Victorian Container Deposit Scheme.
Victoria is divided into 3 zones and of course we sit on the border between two of them, so we’re registered with both the North and East zones. Persons returning containers to any collection point in either zone may nominate us to receive the funds from their donations simply by scanning the attached barcode or entering our Donation Partner ID. All funds contributed will be deposited to our Committee account.
** Remember, you can bring along your empty bottles to our meetings. Our Environment Chair, Annette Griffin, will take them to a recycling location to make a deposit on our behalf.
UPCOMING CLUB EVENTS
MOSSO'S BBQ AT THE MALDENS
TRIVIA/BINGO NIGHT
If you have any items you can donate for the silent auction, please give to Helene or Monique at our meetings.
Followed by lunch at Rose Cottage, Monbulk. Park at Rose Cottage & walk around the corner to “The Nook”
RSVP: no later than Tuesday 25th November - Julienne Hyams 0414 501 886
This beautiful romantic cottage style garden is set in the Dandenong Ranges against the backdrop of imposing chestnut trees.
One of the owners was a contemporary and fellow horticulturalist of Edna Walling. The planting of silver birches near the entrance pays homage to her work.
During the year various parts of the garden come into their own. In spring roses, rhododendrons and azaleas are the highlight. In summer the herbaceous border is a riot of colour. This autumn opening will feature salvias and other late perennials, intermingled with roses, hydrangeas and sasanqua camellias. Meandering paths lead to a secret garden and rock garden filled with treasures.
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
This month’s update highlights a powerful partnership opportunity that could bring Prostate Cancer screening to communities right across our District.
It’s only a few minutes long — but it’s definitely worth watching. In this video, Peter introduces an inspiring initiative led by Greg Mossop from the Rotary Club of Boronia, in partnership with Rule Prostate Cancer and their Prostate Cancer Bus. ruleprostatecancer.org.au
Even if Rotary videos aren’t usually your thing, this one’s sure to catch your attention.
Please like and follow the BRAND NEW District 9815 Facebook Page. This will be a place to keep up to date with what's going in our District. Follow the link below to get connected.
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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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