We gather together on the lands of the traditional custodians, the Wurundjeri people. We pay our respects to all of Melbourne’s First Peoples, to their ancestors and Elders, and to our shared future together.
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Presidential Press
Sunday 30th March
Fellowship Night 26th March
Search for a New Venue
The option initially put up as a potential replacement for Conochie Hall was the Tower Hotel in Burwood Road Hawthorn. This option was rejected by the board given we did not have private use. However, a couple of our members through some discussion with the owner advised that the club could have private use of the bistro on a Wednesday.
As a result, I called in unannounced to have a look at the Tower Hotel bistro area. I can only say I was very pleasantly surprised and whilst there did speak with the owner who stated that he would love to have us there and verified that the space would be made available just for us – no public on the days we nominate. Additionally, he would be happy to do a 50/50 split meal each week instead of everyone having the same meal and would cater for Vegan / Gluten free etc.
Therefore, I suggested to the board, and they have agreed that we conduct one or two trial runs of the venue. We are speaking with the Tower Hotel to have our first trial on Wednesday 9th April.
Looking forward to seeing you on Wednesday 2nd April back at Conochie Hall when Mark Anderson from The Rotary Foundation will be our speaker.
Let the Magic of Rotary continue to Create Hope in our Communities and the World!
Wednesday 2nd April – Guest Speaker will be Mark Anderson discussing The Rotary Foundation.
Wednesday 9th April – Trial Dinner Meeting at the Tower Hotel – To be Confirmed
SAVE THE DATE – Sunday 4th May - The District Learning and Engagement Forum (formerly District Assembly) will be held on 4th May at Torrens University, Flinders Street, Melbourne. This will run from approx 9am to 1pm. More detail will be provided soon and along with a TryBooking link to register
Wednesday 7th May – Dinner meeting Cancelled
Thursday 8th May – Our Club will celebrate with North Balwyn their 45 Year Anniversary at the Green Acres Golf Club, East Kew. Further details will follow.
By now you would have received a number of Signup Confirmation emails from Alan Lorenzini. Alan has allocated you to these Shifts based on your previous availability and workload.
It's important you record these Volunteer Shifts in your diary/calendar, and if you use a digital calendar, you can click on the "event-details-ics" file at the bottom of the email - this will put the shift straight into your digital diary.
But would you like to see a list of all your Shifts in one place? Of course you would, and it's easily done:
Go to our Club website. Make sure you are logged in
Click on "Member's Services" on the Home Page Menu Line, and select "My ClubRunner"
Select the "Commitments" option, and there are all your Volunteer Tasks listed:
So you now can check and make sure all your Shifts are in your Calendar, either manual or digital. Remember the Art Show does not function efficiently if people do not attend for their allocated Shifts.
Murray Anderson
ClubRunner Corner
CAMBERWELL SUNDAY MARKET ROSTER
RC CAMBERWELL
CSM ROSTER ALLOCATIONS
April 2025
Date
0650-1000
0950-1300
6th April
Alan Lorenzini/ Jessica Wat
Peter Pratt/ Clement Fisk
13th April
Darren Li/David Chu
Nadia Hamilton/ Daya Govender
20th April
Gary Goldsmith/ Yvonne Wills
David Troon/Amadini Perera
27th April
Michelle Critchley/ Victor Wang
George de Souza/ Lyndon Joss
Mário César Martins de Camargo:
Rotary President-elect Mário César Martins de Camargo revealed the 2025-2026 presidential message, Unite for Good encouraging members to work together to make a positive impact in their communities and the world.
No More Annual Themes:
Rotary International has decided to eliminate the creation of an annual presidential theme and logo, starting with the 2025-2026 Rotary year.
Focus on Action Plan:
Instead of yearly themes, Rotary will focus on a set of multi-year Action Plan-led presidential messages, proposed by the Communications Committee and Strategic Planning Committee, and approved by the Board.
Action Plan Alignment:
The "Unite for Good" message aligns with Rotary's Action Plan and calls on members to work together to achieve Rotary's global impact.
Consistent Messaging:
Rotary is emphasizing consistent and unified messaging to effectively communicate its stories and goals.
Board Decision:
The decision to eliminate the annual theme was made by the RI Board of Directors in October 2023
It is with great pleasure that I announce the formal appointment of Claire Davison as District Governor for Rotary District 9800 in 2027-2028. Claire’s passion for service, strategic mindset, and dedication to making a lasting impact—both locally and globally—make her an outstanding choice for this role.
A dedicated Rotarian, Claire currently serves as President of the Rotary Club of Richmond and is an active member of our District Board, where she is leading the development of strategies and techniques to measure Rotary’s impact through our beneficiaries. Her work in this space is helping us better understand and communicate the real difference Rotary makes in people’s lives.
Beyond Rotary, Claire is a senior academic and a respected leader in higher education. As Associate Dean in Business Analysis and Technical Management at Torrens Global Education, she has shaped the future of business information systems, business analytics, accounting, and the economics of sustainability. She has successfully led the accreditation of key programs and is committed to creating the industry leaders of tomorrow. Additionally, as the Academic Lead for the Torrens University Social Enterprise Hub, Claire helps students combine employability with social impact, aligning closely with Rotary’s ethos of service above self.
With a deep commitment to education, diversity in STEM, and inter-cultural collaboration, Claire embodies the values of Rotary in every aspect of her work. Her leadership, insight, and ability to drive meaningful change will no doubt strengthen our District as we continue to grow and evolve.
Please join me in congratulating Claire on this well-earned appointment. I have no doubt that under her leadership, the Magic of Rotary will continue to inspire and create lasting change.
Yours in Rotary Service,
Michael J Lapiña
Governor 2024-2025
Past President - Wyndham Rotary Club 2020-2021
Rotary International District 9800
30 April 2025: Last day for registration Register early to take advantage of discounted rates.
VALUE – Why you should go:
Conference Registration and all events separately priced for all budgets (club members generally attend both the Friday night cocktail event and the Saturday night gala event).
An investment in you and your club.
Establish relationships.
Networking across Districts.
Sharing of tools to achieve impactful community outcomes.
Enjoy the club’s ‘On to Conference’ tour – details to be advised separately
Registration costs
Standard cost - Attendance for 2-day summit program: $250pp
Friday night cocktail function: $55pp (not included in summit program above)
Saturday Gala evening: $95pp (not included in summit program above)
Sunday Foundation Breakfast: $45pp (not included in summit program above)
D9800 proudly participates in a 12-month student exchange involving Germany, Italy, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Spain, and France. You are invited to nominate your club as a Host Club for an exceptional international Rotary Youth Exchange student arriving in July 2025.
By supporting the Rotary Youth Exchange, your club invests in the future by fostering world peace, friendship, understanding, and appreciation for cultural experiences and differences.
What does it involve?
The Club will need host families (3 – 4 recommended)
The club incurs some expenses, including student allowances (usually $150 per month), meals for club meetings, school uniforms, books, essential school supplies, and expenses associated with the District Conference.
There are many positives for Host Clubs:
You cultivate lifelong international friendships:
Ignite your Rotary Club with dynamic engagement with young people.
Build meaningful relationships with local schools and Scout groups.
Introduce an enthusiastic young volunteer to invigorate your club’s events and service projects:
Families beyond your Rotary club are potential new Rotarians.
Foster better relationships with your local school.
If you believe this is a good idea for your club and wish to support it, but the cost might be a concern, please consider sharing the student with another club in your Secondary School District.
The District Student Exchange Committee will support the club by providing Rotary training (Child Protection Education) for Club Counsellors, Host Families, and others as needed and help you navigate through the process.
Rotary International Golf Fellowship 6th-11th April 2025
This is for golfing Rotarians. There are a few spots available for the event at South Lakes Golf Club, Goolwa, South Australia.
Please complete the entry form if you wish to attend. There are also can also opportunity to play or participate in the tours organised for partners of Rotarians.
Your help is needed! Volunteers are required for the following event. Click on 
