Events

Chris Don brings 35 years of distinguished Rotary service, having held every executive position at Chadstone and Chadstone East Malvern Rotary Clubs. At District 9800, he served in senior roles including Board Director and Chair of the District Foundation Committee. His achievements include establishing Australia’s first District Paul Harris Society, Rotarians at Work, and the District’s Working with Children policy. Chris has 48 years of business experience with Pacific Dunlop and in the mining and material-handling sector. Married to Lyn for over 50 years, he has three children and six grandchildren, and brings extensive experience and valued friendships to our club.

Speaker:  Member Chris Don

Topic:  Member Behind the Badge

This week we will hear from our newly inducted Member Chris Don.

Although, new to our club, he has a wealth of Rotary history behind him.

So come hear his story, so as to know better the man behind the badge.

Join your friends and colleagues for our weekly Rotary Camberwell dinner. 

Our weekly dinners feature interesting guest speakers, a meal and good friendships. 

We will warmly welcome you, potential new members, and Rotarians from another club.

Please join us by completing the registration area by 8am on the Wednesday morning of the meeting. meeting.

Welcome to our Hawthorn Makers Market which is committed to supporting local, independent artists and designers and curating the best of Australian handcraft in one central marketplace.

Our monthly market is held inside and outside at the beautifully restored Hawthorn Arts Centre.

Each Stallholder has a story and each product is made with authenticity and soul. Our market is artisan, unique and showcases the best in handmade happiness.

Club Members are asked to volunteer, and to publicise this event to all their family and friends. Volunteers are needed for a range of tasks including bump in/setup, attendance monitoring and bump out/clean up. Please volunteer your time when you receive the Volunteer Signup List.

An induction will take place tonight. Your support is appreciated to support Peggy Zhu as she is admitted to membership.

Jes is an Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD)
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This week Julie Landes will be inducted. Your attendance to welcome her is most appreciated.

Get ready to celebrate the footy season in style. Join us for a casual fellowship evening in The Green Room at the Palace Hotel. This semi-private dining area offers a relaxed, intimate pub atmosphere for our members.

Event Details:

• Dress Code: Don your favourite footy team colours!

• Food & Drinks: Order individually directly off the venue’s classic bistro menu and purchase drinks at the bar.

• Cost: You only pay for what you choose to eat and drink.

Come along for a great night of Rotary fellowship and footy cheer!

Welcome to our Hawthorn Makers Market which is committed to supporting local, independent artists and designers and curating the best of Australian handcraft in one central marketplace.

Our monthly market is held inside and outside at the beautifully restored Hawthorn Arts Centre.

Each Stallholder has a story and each product is made with authenticity and soul. Our market is artisan, unique and showcases the best in handmade happiness.

Club Members are asked to volunteer, and to publicise this event to all their family and friends. Volunteers are needed for a range of tasks including bump in/setup, attendance monitoring and bump out/clean up. Please volunteer your time when you receive the Volunteer Signup List.

John Fitzgerald is a non-resident Fellow at the Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI) and Emeritus Professor at Swinburne University of Technology. He previously served as The Ford Foundation's China Representative (2008–2013), Director of the International Centre of Excellence in Asia-Pacific Studies at ANU, and Head of Social Sciences at La Trobe University. In professional leadership, he was President of the Australian Academy of the Humanities (2015–2017) and the Chinese Studies Association of Australia (2005–2007). A regular media commentator on China-Australia relations, his research focuses on Chinese nationalism, public administration, philanthropy, and diaspora histories. He has contributed opinion pieces to major Australian national newspapers and was awarded the Centenary of Federation Medal and Member of the Order of Australia for service.

Welcome to our Hawthorn Makers Market which is committed to supporting local, independent artists and designers and curating the best of Australian handcraft in one central marketplace.

Our monthly market is held inside and outside at the beautifully restored Hawthorn Arts Centre.

Each Stallholder has a story and each product is made with authenticity and soul. Our market is artisan, unique and showcases the best in handmade happiness.

Club Members are asked to volunteer, and to publicise this event to all their family and friends. Volunteers are needed for a range of tasks including bump in/setup, attendance monitoring and bump out/clean up. Please volunteer your time when you receive the Volunteer Signup List.

Welcome to our Hawthorn Makers Market which is committed to supporting local, independent artists and designers and curating the best of Australian handcraft in one central marketplace.

Our monthly market is held inside and outside at the beautifully restored Hawthorn Arts Centre.

Each Stallholder has a story and each product is made with authenticity and soul. Our market is artisan, unique and showcases the best in handmade happiness.

Club Members are asked to volunteer, and to publicise this event to all their family and friends. Volunteers are needed for a range of tasks including bump in/setup, attendance monitoring and bump out/clean up. Please volunteer your time when you receive the Volunteer Signup List.