Bulletin 14 November 2026 (Nov 12, 2026)

14 November 2026

Hello all,

How amazing where the recipients of our Youth Achievement Award. We had our second and final night of our Youth Achievement Award dinners. Some children had not been told why they were at our dinner, no idea what their parents had told them, but the smile on their faces when they realised that they were receiving an award was priceless. As usual thanks to the Youth Committee, Glenys, Althea and Bob, and all the hosts, for another amazing night. The parents all were impressed with the night and very proud and appreciative of the words about their child the school had provided.

The Brickworks Dementia Café is on Wednesday 25 November, and your support can help make the afternoon extra special. If you are able to contribute a donation for afternoon tea, we would be very grateful. Every contribution—large or small—helps create a warm and welcoming experience for those attending. Sign up for Dementia Café afternoon tea.

This Wednesday night will be a different night for us. There is a booking for dinner at the Casa D'Italia Pizzeria at 602 Canterbury Road, Vermont from 6pm. After which we will be going to EERN (Eastern Emergency Relief Network Warehouse 1, 10-12 Thornton Cres, Mitcham.) to help pack 300 hampers. If you are unable to make it to dinner, you can still help with the hamper packing, by going to EERN any time after 6:30pm.

For those helping to pack, please note: as EERN is a working warehouse please wear closed in shoes.

Christmas is fast approaching with our Christmas dinner being held on Wednesday 2^nd December. Please RSVP to me (Shia) by 16^th November, the Knox Club require numbers early and make payments directly to the club. This will be a great night of fellowship with our friends from RC Knox and Bayswater; all welcome the more the merrier.

If you haven’t signed up to help out at the Christmas Raffle, there are still places available. At the moment 15% of the spots have been taken by RC Nunawading. Thank you to those who have put their names down, would be great if we could have a few more.

Wishing you a wonderfully fun and fulfilling week ahead. Let’s keep sharing kindness, celebrating fellowship and working together to Create Lasting Impact in our community.

Maroondah's Christmas Raffle

Maroondah’s Christmas Trailer Raffle

Eastland roster is now open—and every helping hand will make a difference. Choose a time that suits you and join in: Eastland Rotary Christmas Trailer Raffle 2026. Click here now to SIGN UP: https://signup.com/go/aPnUmbt

Please use the link to access further information in the document: Briefing for Rotarians Volunteering at Eastland

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2026 Youth Achievement Awards - Group 2.

Year 6 students from Parkmore Primary School, Rangeview Primary School, Vermont Primary School, Vermont South Special School and Weeden Heights Primary School were presented with Youth Achievement Awards.

These worthy recipients were nominated by their school. All awardees received a Citation and a Certificate from District Governor, Murray Wilson. Additionally, Chelsea Deacon (Community Engagement Advisor- Bendigo Bank, Blackburn South) presented them with a “goody bag”.

Christmas Hamper Packing EERN

On Wednesday 18 November we will pack 300 Christmas Hampers for Eastern Emergency Relief Network.

There will be other roles for those members who may not be able to do hampers. This includes packing toilet bags for clients and assisting with set up of toys etc.

There will be something for everyone!

We will have dinner at Casa D'Italia Pizzeria

602 Canterbury Rd, Vermont (near the corner of Canterbury and Boronia Roads) from 6pm and go straight to EERN from there.

🎁

Dementia Cafe

Dementia cafe we have been supporting for the last two years with funds and food. This week we have a special presentation from Red Energy presenting the grant-($3000 for training the volunteers ).
We applied received this grant and look forward to further assisting the wonderful work that Dementia cafe does in supporting the guests and their carers .

Please log on to club runner and help out if you can help by signing up.

Rotary Christmas Dinner

Well, Christmas is fast approaching and Wed 2nd December, it is our time to celebrate!

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This year we will be celebrating this event with members of Rotary Knox and Rotary Bayswater. President Shia had a close connection with these smaller Clubs during her year as District Governor. After discussions, she thought it would be a nice idea to have these smaller clubs, join our annual celebration.

Attached is the Christmas Invitation to members of all 3 Clubs. You have been asked to RSVP to Shia's email address the names attending and Club, so we can coordinate responses and have no confusion with names. Further, to pay John L. via EFT to the general account and provide the reference as outlined on the invitation

The cost is $52/ head for a two course Christmas menu. Mains and Desserts in 50/50 combination -

Mains: Roast Pork served with crackle, apple sauce & gravy

Ham & Turkey served with cranberry sauce & gravy

Desserts: Plum Pudding with brandy custard

Brandy Snap Basket with strawberries & cream

If you have special dietary requirements, we need to know when accepting

Entertainment: By the “Serendipity Duo” featuring 60 -70's music

Please respond prior to the 16th November as requested, it will be here quickly

Final Bookings have to be confirmed with the Knox Club by the 17th November and we are committed to pay for the numbers advised

So please assist by booking promptly with Shia and paying John and the General A/c

There will be tables of 8 and we will advise further after discussions with our guest Clubs

We need you to "dress to impress" in your Christmas best. There will be prizes for the best female, male and couple.

This will be a fun night and I look forward to seeing club members attending to host our guests from Knox and Bayswater

As stated, please be prompt with your responses.

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District 9815 Conference

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Rotaract Club of Whitehorse

We meet on the 2nd and 4th Monday of the month

7:30pm start at Melbourne Baseball Club, Surrey Drive, Box Hill.

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Shia Smart

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602 Canterbury Rd

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