We are deeply sorry to inform you that Leo passed away Saturday 15th November at home, surrounded by family.
Leo was a proud and active member of Melbourne South Rotary, Port Melbourne Rotary and Port Phillip Rotary. Leo was pragmatic, generous and the spark for many projects. We will all miss Leo's humour, friendship, mentorship and kindness.
Sincerest condolences to Leo's family. He will be sadly missed by all.
President's Message
Wendy Stirling
NOVEMBER'S THEME IS ROTARY FOUNDATION MONTH
Rotary's seven areas of focus are peace building and conflict prevention, disease prevention and treatment, water, sanitation, and hygiene, maternal and child health, basic education and literacy, community economic development, and environment. These areas guide Rotary's efforts to address critical humanitarian needs around the world.
Community economic development: Projects that strengthen local entrepreneurs, improve local economies, and create opportunities for decent work.
Environment: The newest area of focus, dedicated to supporting environmental sustainability and the planet
BARBECUE DATE
Saturday 13th December 2025 -Please volunteer!
Thank you to the Bunnings BBQ team's wonderful efforts yesterday, Saturday 15th November. It was a steady day with a few bursts of hungry people queueing.
With the teams usually efficiency, hungry tums were filled in quick time thanks to the cooks' anticipating the lunch run. The day was filled with laughter and chatter.
Thank you all for making it a fun day.
Regards
Pam
CLUB MEETING DATES
Monday 1st December - DG Peter Shepheard attending
Monday 15th December - Fellowship
Pam has acquired two pallets of Leggo; one for juniors and the other for older children. They have been divided and shared together creating two mixed lots. One lot will go to Back Packs for Vic Kids and the other lot will go to IMPACT. We now know that there will be many happy faces this Christmas because of Pam's efforts. Well done, Pam!
We are seeking volunteer drivers for delivery of our Christmas Bags of Love and Agency bags.
The collection of the bags is on Sunday 7th December between 10 am and 1 pm from our warehouse 14 George street Sandringham.
Delivery to the Agencies is to be on weekdays between the 8th and 17th of December.
Hello Sue and member of the Rotary Club of Port Phillip I hope you are doing well and staying healthy! I can’t wait to email you about my journey in November. Time flies so fast, I completed many activities in November, including my study and volunteer work. I have been through many activities that have taught me a lot even though they are bad or good things and I hope you enjoy reading my emails this month.
The InteractClub proudly announce that they have raised and forwarded $332 to then United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR). The initiative is part of the Multi District Interact Assembly.
The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees is a United Nations agency mandated to aid and protect refugees, forcibly displaced communities, and stateless people, and to assist in their voluntary repatriation, local integration or resettlement to a third country.
FIVE MINUTES OF FAME
Thank you volunteers for the upcoming event. We now have a full quota. Wonderful!
BARBECUE DATE
MAC ROBERTSON GIRLS' HIGH 