- join in with our many volunteering opportunities,
- make new friends and
- learn new things.

Helen Hartnett, who was joined by family members and several former Club members, provided us with background history on her husband Ralph who was awarded a posthumous Paul Harris Fellow award at the Club Meeting on 28 October 2019.
Ralph was the second President of our club after its charter in 1987. At that time Rotary was a men's club and the members had young families which lead to family friendly activities with BBQs, picnics and cricket matches. Other activities included fund raising with cake stalls, fashion parades (using wives as models) and 2nd hand bookstall sales.
Community involvement included working bees to assist the elderly with gardening, maintenance and painting. Meetings at the time were a little more formal with an elevated head table and monthly ladies nights with "appropriate speakers".
International service saw the first of many exchange students, Bettina Laursen from Denmark, who were hosted by the Club.
Helen thanked the Club for giving them the opportunity to serve and also for the support they received in return.

On 13 May the club was delighted to welcome Rob Anderson as a member. Rob is pictured here with Bill Granger, his sponsor Doug Hawley and President Steve Wylie.
Rob had attended many functions and Club meetings over the past months and has been an enthusiastic contributor at these events.
Following on from Rob Anderson, we were very pleased to welcome Anthony Balocca as a member on 20 May. Rob is pictured here with his sponsor Tony Laycock and President Steve Wylie. Rob is a friend of Tony's and was persuaded to join the Club to be able to join in with the Club's projects and activities. A very warm welcome was expended to Anthony on his induction.
Stephanie Cantrill from Polio Australia and Gary Newton provided an inspiring presentation on 8 April in regard to polio and particularly the organisation's focus of providing support to polio survivors.


- 1900 eye screening and 5000 ear screening
- 300 reading classes distributed
- 600 sunglasses distributed
- 170 surgeries performed
- 400 glasses distributed to primary school students
- 60 glasses distributed to high school students
- The improvement to the health and quality of life of individual Philippine residents
- Creating and maintaining the relationships between Australian and local rotarians
- Personal and vocational growth through the learning and cultural experiences



Tony Laycock, pictured with Wendy Laycock, John McCaskill and President Steve Wylie, was inducted by Club President Steve Wylie into the vocational classification of Executive Search consultant. Tony is well known to many Club members through his friendship with Doug Hawley and his attendance at Club meetings

Ryan Bartlett, Janet Hay, George Dolezal and 2017-18 Club President Rob Simpson
In 2017-18 Gilly Swinnerton was inducted by then Club President Rob Simpson, here with Rosemay Waghorne, into the vocational classification of Health Care. Gilly was a member of the Rotary Club of Prahran and Susie Cole, the immediate Past President of that Club, came with Gilly for her induction. Gilly has taken on the role of Program Director and is doing a fantastic job.