WEEKLY BULLETIN VOLUME 1 ISSUE 13 29th September 2026
September is Basic Education and Literacy Month for Rotary.
This is one of Rotary’s seven areas of focus. We all know how critical reading and writing are for success in life – for gaining information, communicating, making agreements, and so forth.
Enhancing Basic Education skills and Literacy are essential in reducing poverty, improving health, encouraging community and economic development, and promoting peace. Improvements can reduce maternal death, improve childhood survivability, and reduce poverty. They can also enable success in business or a profession.
Projects undertaken by a Rotary Club can address low adult literacy, returning youth to school, enhancing student performance, or supplementing limited school resources.
Consider how your club is, or could showcase "THE MAGIC OF ROTARY by supporting basic education and literacy in your community or somewhere else in the world.
Our meetings are hybrid, with both online and in person attendance options.
6.30PM FOR 7PM START. Please contact our attendance chair on attendance@rotaryboronia.org.au to make a booking.
If you are unable to attend and/or wish to bring additional guests (including for special events or partners nights), please update your response by 5:00pm Monday.
Please note: we must provide Knox Club with final numbers and we are charged for meals even if you do not attend.
29th September - Kylie Semple - Caring hands make Epworth stronger
Meal - Chicken Parma
Chairperson - Greg Mossop Cashiers - Debra Millist, Michele Post Equipment - Peter Malden Toast/Greeting - Andrw Sherar Thanks/Greeting - Jan Malden Raffle - Jane Mifsud
6th October - Committee meetings
Meal - Roast
Chairperson - Stephen Spiers Cashiers - Monique Smith, Richard Spinoza-Cattela Equipment - Glenn Tippett Toast/Greeting - Bernadette Vanderwolde Thanks/Greeting - Peter Van Zeyl Raffle - Mark Smith
Unfortunately, our guest speaker couldn’t make it as he was unwell. I’m sure we’ll have another opportunity to hear from Jordyn and the work he does in the McKillop Family Services space.
So last week we had the pleasure of hearing from all of the Committee Chairs about progress so far and the plans for the near future. There’s a lot going on in the best Rotary Club going around!
All of the activities, projects and programs that we run as a Club, is only possible by the contribution made from our members so again I thank you all for your contributions in making this Club so successful. We are certainly the bench mark of Clubs in our District and we are often mentioned in different forums about how successful we are.
We had a huge weekend cooking sausages at Bunnings Bayswater, on both days of the long weekend, Friday (public holiday) and Saturday Grand Final day. Thank you to all the volunteers and special thanks to Helena and the fundraising Committee for the work they have done in having all the food and drinks ready for both days. Again, it was a big fundraiser for us and I’m sure Helena will give us the good news about how much we have raised for our projects.
We have also been successful in receiving another grant as mentioned by Monique last week, $1000 for disadvantaged students at Boronia K-12 and also our Club will be sponsoring (with $1000 donation), an Academic Excellence Scholarship which will be called the Boronia Rotary Club Academic Excellence Scholarship.
We had a presentation of the Random Act of Kindness from Val (Chairperson for the night) who stitched up a great act by paying for a lady’s darning stuff which she had to pay for but left her card in the car. When the lady returned, Val had already paid for the items the lady needed. What a terrific Act of Kindness that was! Thank you, Val.
That’s it from me for this week, I’m looking forward to seeing everyone on Tuesday night.
See ya Round!
A little reminder from the Bread Roll Department…
Each Monday afternoon, we give the Knox Club our final meal numbers, and that is exactly how many bread rolls they order.
So, if you have advised that you’re not having a meal, sadly there won’t be a bread roll with your name on it!
And if we don’t know you’re coming for a meal, we can’t guarantee there’ll be a roll waiting for you either.
Please make sure your meal arrangements are confirmed by Monday afternoon.
We are doing our best to make our meetings run smoothly. Thanks for your co-operation.
Moral of the story: if you want the roll, book the meal! 🍞😄
Get Ready for a Fun-Filled Trivia & Bingo Night!
gather your family, friends and fellow trivia enthusiasts for a fantastic night of fun, friendly competition and plenty of laughter!
The Rotary Club of Boronia’s Trivia & Bingo Night will be held on Saturday 7 November 2026 at St Paul’s Anglican Church Hall, 273 Dorset Road, Boronia. Doors open at 6.30pm, with the fun beginning at 7.00pm.
Test your knowledge in the trivia rounds, then try your luck at Bingo for the chance to win cash prizes, and earn valuable extra points for your table! There will also be raffles, games and loads of fabulous silent auction items up for grabs throughout the evening.
Tickets are $25 per person, with tables of up to 10. Bring along your own food and drinks, and settle in for a great night while helping raise funds for Rotary community projects.
Invite your friends and family, organise a table and book your tickets now at www.trybooking.com/DNZLI. Tickets can also be booked at Rotary meetings.
Don’t miss out, we look forward to seeing you there!
SPECIAL GUEST - SAXOPHONIST- MARK SMITH!
The Rotary Club of Belgrave-Ferntree Gully is excited to launch 𝗖𝗼𝗰𝗸𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗖𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲 – a fun night of cocktails, music, raffles and great company, all while supporting 𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗨𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮. 📅𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲𝟏𝟕𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫📍𝐔𝐩𝐰𝐞𝐲𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐍𝐞𝐭𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐂𝐥𝐮𝐛𝐂𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐀𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐮𝐞, 𝐔𝐩𝐰𝐞𝐲🎟️ $𝟑𝟓𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐲 Enjoy a complimentary cocktail or mocktail, nibbles, entertainment and the chance to make a real difference in the lives of children in Uganda. Gather your friends, dress in your best Spring Racing style and join us for a fantastic night out for a great cause. 🎫 Tickets available link: https://www.trybooking.com/DNIIG
HAVE A GREAT DAY FROM VAL AND THE WELLBEING TEAM
Coffee catch-ups are held on the 3rd Saturday of each month at Montano's Patisserie Café, 719 Mountain Hwy Bayswater (17th October, 2026)
Please register on ClubRunner or contact Geoff Griffin if you wish to attend.
Last week was a special event in that President Ray had the pleasure of inducting our newest member Margaret Abbott, congratulations and welcome Margaret we look forward to working with you.
Our guest speaker had to cancel at the last minute due to illness, so the night became a light hearted club assembly and fellowship night. We congratulated President Ray for his achievements winning the Tilly Aston Lifetime Achievement and community award.
Evidence of a very busy and successful Bunnings BBQ weekend.
Aprons washed to be ready for the next round. Thanks to everyone who joined us and raised funds for our local community needs.
Alternatives to consider for the Blue Tree Project
We're On A Mission For Change
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Saw this on the Calder Highway on the way to Echuca at Kyneton.
Boronia Probus would like to invite members of the Boronia Rotary Club to join them in celebrating 50 years of Probus.
Environment News
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
RSP26: Three Days of Inspiration, Leadership & Fellowship — Don’t Miss Out
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. Delegates 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
Our community (Group 4) leader is Guz Rozycki (Belgrave) and our fellow community clubs are
Belgrave - Ferntree Gully
Bunyip Garfield
Emerald & District
Healesville
Koo Wee Rup Lang Lang
Lilydale
Monbulk & District
Pakenham
Upper Yarra
Wandin
REMINDERS
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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Knox Club - Wk 6: Chicken Parmigiana
