Guest speaker: Hayden from Clothes For Good
Guest speaker: Hayden from Clothes For Good Our club enjoyed a great presentation last night by Hayden (on the left in the photo), founder of Clothes For Good. Hayden started the first op shop in the Pacific three years ago, and through the op shop funds are raised for charity projects related to domestic violence, […]
Finding guest speakers for your club meetings
Finding guest speakers for your club meetings One of the best ways to keep Rotary Club meetings informative and well attended is by inviting interesting guest speakers. A great speaker can educate members, spark meaningful conversations, inspire community action, and even attract prospective members. If you’re responsible for organising your club’s speaker schedule, here are […]
Guest speaker: Jodie Hjelm from ANZSA
Guest speaker: Jodie Hjelm from ANZSA At our last meeting, we welcomed Jodie Hjelm, Head of Operations at the Australia and New Zealand Sarcoma Association (ANZSA). July is Sarcoma Awareness Month. Sarcoma is a rare, aggressive type of cancer that originates in the body’s connective tissues, including muscles, bones, fat, tendons, and blood vessels. Children […]
Celebrating our Club Changeover
Celebrating our Club Changeover On July 9th 2026, Pascoe Vale Rotarians, family and friends gathered at the Northern Gold Club in Glenroy for our Changeover. Outgoing president Peter Wilson summed up our year, outlining a stream of service projects and outcomes that demonstrated our club’s commitment to community service and fostering connection. The Club Charter, […]
Guest speaker: Rotarian Jason Doyle on his police career
Guest speaker: Rotarian Jason Doyle on his police career We kicked off the new Rotary year with a guest speaker: Pascoe Vale Rotarian Jason, who spoke to us about his career with Victoria Police. Jase gave us a fascinating glimpse into life behind the badge and shared stories from an extraordinary career in policing. Jase […]
Pascoe Vale Rotary joins the RORP project
Pascoe Vale Rotary joins the RORP project Pascoe Vale Rotary is thrilled to be involved with the RORP (Rotary Overseas Recycled Playgrounds) project as part of our International Service. This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside fellow Rotarians to bring joy to kids overseas and save these perfectly useful playgrounds from going to landfill. […]
Winter Solstice Celebration at Sussex Neighbourhood House
Winter Solstice Celebration at Sussex Neighbourhood House Our Rotary Club was delighted to be part of the Sussex Neighbourhood House Winter Solstice Community Connections event, where we hosted a stall featuring painting for kids, as well as information about Rotary and our community projects. Children were invited to paint for a cause and submit their […]
Guest speaker: Dr Robyn Coy
Guest speaker: Wildlife carer Dr Robyn Coy Tonight our Club was privileged to hear from Dr Robyn Coy, dedicated wildlife rescuer and carer, who shared the heartbreaking impact of bushfires on the animals in her care. Earlier this year, fires destroyed the Tarcombe Wildlife Shelter at Longwood. Dr Coy lost not only her home, but […]
Ivor “Monty” Montgomery Memorial Community Police Awards
Ivor “Monty” Montgomery Memorial Community Police Awards Our Rotary Club was proud to once again host our Annual Community Police Awards, recognising the outstanding service, professionalism, and dedication of our local police members. This year marks 15 years of this Award, and we celebrated at the Northern Golf Club in Glenroy. There were 61 attendees […]
Pascoe Vale Rotarians visit Peace Poles in Japan
Pascoe Vale Rotarians visit Peace Poles in Japan Pascoe Vale Rotarians Deborah and Bruno D’Aprano recently returned from a trip to Japan, bringing back not only wonderful memories, but also important reflections on peace, history, and international friendship. Deborah and Bruno gave a presentation to our club and told us about one of the most […]