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‘One simple word’
‘One simple word’
Leaders highlight the power of gratitude at The Rotary Foundation Donor Summit
Talking reading and Rotary with Dolly Parton
Talking reading and Rotary with Dolly Parton
The entertainer and philanthropist Dolly Parton died 25 August 2026. This Q&A was originally published in the March 2010 issue of The Rotarian (now Rotary) magazine. Later that year, she spoke at the Rotary International Convention in Montreal, Canada.
A safe transition beyond the wire
A safe transition beyond the wire
A Rotary club in Kansas helps women break the cycle of incarceration and elude dangers on the outside
Rotary projects around the globe – August 2026
Rotary projects around the globe – August 2026
Learn how Rotary clubs are taking action in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Thailand.
Food as medicine for TB recovery
Food as medicine for TB recovery
Rediscovering a weapon against the deadliest infectious disease, TB advocates look to better nutrition
Rotary Club of Kwinana
Club Information
Welcome to our club, serving Kwinana for over 55 years                       Like to know more about Rotary ?  contact us on  0400 837 603    
Kwinana Rotary

Service Above Self

We meet In Person
Mondays at 6:30 p.m.
Rotary Hall
Brownell Crescent
Medina, WA 6167
Australia
Monday's at 6pm for 6.30pm (except public holidays)
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Rotary Club of Kwinana

President Genevieve Carr
welcome's you to Rotary Kwinana
The City of Kwinana is situated 30 minutes south of Western Australia's capital City of Perth
Our club currently has 25 members  
we are part of Rotary WA 9423 Western Australia

 
              
       
     President 2026/27  Genevieve Carr                 

                                                                                    

The Team for 2026/27

                                                                                                                          

 

Our newest Paul Harris Fellow's
Congratulations City of Kwinana Councillor and Community champion Erin Sergeant and our own Rtn John Maskell, John is a tireless worker for our club, a former Rotarian from Melbourne, Victoria. 
 
Our latest new members
On the 4th May meeting we had the pleasure of inducting three new members into our Rotary Club.
LtoR: VP Terry Evans, new members: Andrew Aulton, Helen Souter, Membership Dir. Norm Mulchay and Alan Armstrong.
 
Our latest new member
Welcome to Rotary Kwinana, our newest member. Kelvin Lamalu, a former Rotarian at the Cook Islands in 2008
 
Our latest Paul Harris Fellow
 
Rtn Sam Cuplovic was awarded a PHF by PP Terry Evans, Sam joined Kwinana Rotary in 2007 and has been an active support throughout the 18 years,
 
 
Welcome to our newest member
Soren Houlberg is a former Rotarian and a Past President of the Rotary Club of Cairns Mulgrave in Queensland;
Soren was their President in 1990/91.
The club was part of Rotary District 9550, comprising Northen Queensland, Northern Territory, plus Timor-Leste.
In 2017 three clubs merged to become the Rotary Club of Cairns Trinity.
 
 Our newest Paul Harris Fellow
Our newest Paul Harris Fellow.
Karen Zabiela, Karen joined us in December 2022, volunteered to take on the treasures position, doing a great job.
Inherited the job as Attendance Officer and has excelled at both. well done Karen and congratulations.
 
50+ years of service to Kwinana 
 Rotary Kwinana was 50 years  old on April 22nd 2021
We celebrated on April 17th  along with some 70+ guests at the
Kwinana Bowling Club
President John Iriks was presented with an acknowledgement certificate by
City of Kwinana Mayor Carol Adams
 
Our newest Paul Harris Fellow's
We welcome our newest Paul Harris Fellow's.
Congratulations to PP Genevieve Carr (Sapphire Pin)  Kim Beciri, Ann Samut and Cathy Sharkey.
 
Paul Harris Fellows
Welcome to our latest PHF recipients.
 
PP Mike Nella and partner Kylee, awarded for their exceptional work running and promoting the Kwinana Rotary Furniture Factory.
 
 
 
 
PDG John Iriks is awarded a further Saphire to his PHF award for his continuing excellent all round work within the Rotary Club.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Paul Harris Fellow
PP Max Bird receives an additional Sapphire to his Paul Harris Award.
Max continues the great work providing clean water for villages and schools in Timor-Leste.
 
Paul Harris Fellows
Congratulations Bill Rowe and Cyril Bennett our lastest, and worthy Paul Harris Fellows.
 
Paul Harris Fellows
We welcome our latest Paul Harris Fellows.
Rotarian Paul Durant and President Elect Terry Evans.
 
Lift the Lid on Mental Health Walk 2023
 
 
The ‘Lift the Lid on Mental Health Walk took place on Sunday 7th May at 11am, leaving from the Bendigo Bank office.
We had 140+ participants in total taking part, raising some $3,000 for Australian Rotary Health.
The route was just a leisurely walk to Calista Oval where a sausage sizzle was provided by our Rotary Club.
 
Lift the Lid Walk event is a national initiative used to raise awareness on mental illness across Australia.
It gives communities an opportunity to come together and ‘Lift the Lid on Mental Illness.
Hosted by the Rotary Clubs of Australia, funds raised from the walks go into mental health research through ‘Australian Rotary Health’.
So far over $150k has been raised for mental health research.
 
Click on link to view a short video.     https://youtu.be/majEhyRTdu8     
 
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Welcome Karen
We officially inducted our newest member Karen Zabiela into our club on Monday 6th February 20213.
Karen was joined by partner Peter. The induction ceremony was performed by PP Bob Thompson.
Karen was officially welcomed and introduced to members by President James Sharkey.
 Welcome, Pam and Tony 
Welcome to our Rotary Club, our newest members,
inducted Monday 17th April 2022
Pam Brookes and Tony Miller
 
Paul Harris Fellow
Congratulations to PP Chris Oughton and Lyn Woolfenden from Koorliny Arts Centre om being awarded PHF by the Kwinana Rotary Club.
The awards were presented by Rotary 9465 District Governor Ric Mc Donald.
Chris is a Past President of the Rotary Club of Kwinana with 20 years service, also CEO of Kwinana Industries Council.
Lyn has a distinguished  career both in the Arts and Administration at Koorliny Art Centre. 
Awards in our 50th Year
 
2021 marked the 50th Anniversary of the Rotary Club of Kwinana.
The club board decided that it was appropriate to honour and award a number of Club and Community members.
A Paul Harris Fellowship was bestowed on the group below for their contribution to
The Rotary Club of Kwinana and the wider Kwinana community.
L/R Craig Bennett, Pat Gamage, Deryl Wallhead, Jo Thompson, Stephen Castelli and Greg Williams.
2 awardees were not present, Wendy Cooper and Ian Critchley.
Hearty Congratulations to everyone.
 
 
 
Welcome Peter
Welcome our newest member, Peter Schulz and Partner Morgan.
Peter becomes our 31st member, equaling our numbers from 2004.
Welcome John
Welcome our latest member, John Maskell.
John was previously a member of the Rotary Club of Brighton Beach, Victoria from 2008 to 2017.
 
Kwinana President John Iriks, John Maskell and VP Wendy Cooper
Latest PHF Awards 
At our 2020 Changeover meeting on July 4th PP Brian McCallum was honored by our club with a PHF.
At the same meeting PP Mike Nella was also honored with a PHF Saphire.
Both awards were presented by 9465 District Governor Colin Burns.
Our PHF
District Governor 9465  Wayne Milnes awards Rtn Norm Mulcahy  a Paul Harris Fellowship
Read more...
Our  PHF
 
 
Paul Harris Fellow
 
Betty White.
 
Betty received this award   for her outstanding contribution not only to the Rotary Club of Kwinana but to the wider community of Kwinana.
Over many years Betty supported many local organisations other than Rotary.
 
Congratulations Betty.
 
Our  PHF
Congratulations Rtn Michael Metcalf on being made a Paul Harris Fellow by the Rotary Club of Kwinana. 
 
Since joining our club in 2013 Michael has been an inspiration to us all.
 
As Community Services Manager Michael has worked tirelessly for our club.
 
 
Club Executives & Directors
President
Genevieve Carr
Vice President
Stephen Castelli
President Elect
Anthony Miller
Admin/Club Service
Anthony Miller
Secretary
Stephen Castelli
Treasurer
Karen Zabiela
Public Relations
John Iriks
Projects
James Sharkey
Club Foundation Chair
Terry Evans
Club Membership Chair
Norm Mulcahy
Youth
AJ Johnson
Attendance
Karen Zabiela
Bulletin Editor
Eric Blogg
Executive Secretary
Eric Blogg
Webmaster
Eric Blogg
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