Our District is located to the East of the city of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Purpose of this website
A Rotary District is, essentially, an administrative unit charged with providing services to the Rotary clubs which are its members.  This site is dedicated to providing service to the clubs and Rotarians of D9810.  Although it is not primarily aimed at the general public, all are welcome to view these pages.
 
Well, Wil (Cornelissen) and his team have been hard at it getting exposure for our Conference in Warrnambool.
In addition to articles in the local paper and the Tourism Guide, there are banners flying proudly in the street.
Wil also has a radio interview lined up with the ABC.
 
Warrnambool - HERE WE COME!
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The District Conference is this week!
Bookings have now closed for all events other than the Conference itself and the Gala Dinner on the Saturday night. Remember you can book to attend the Conference only if you prefer.
Bookings will close Tuesday next week (March 19).
SO, IF YOU ARE PLANNING ON COMING BUT HAVEN'T BOOKED - DO SO NOW. CLICK HERE.
 
I hope everyone enjoys their Club Dinners on the Friday evening - this is always a great tradition at the D9810 Conference.
 
The web page for the Conference has been updated now with all the speakers. Check it out now.
The Registration Desk will be located in the foyer of the Lighthouse Theatre at 185 Timor St, Warrnambool from
    Friday 11.30am – 4.00pm
    Saturday: 8.30 am - 12.00 noon
 
See you in Warrnambool!
There's quite a bit of news this month.
We have our Ball coming up on the 28th of this month.
We've appointed our District Rotaract Representative for 2024-25.
We held our Clean Up Australia Day.
We attended the Breakfast at Box Hill Town Hall.
 
Please click on Read More for all the details.
Well, Emerald and District picked the perfect day for their American Car show. I had the pleasure of getting on the bike and riding up to Gembrook to check it out.
We had had the big storm earlier in the week so it had been a little unsettled leading up to the day. I encountered a lot of storm damage on the encountering a number of crews still working to clear away areas beside the road.
 
Plenty of cars, plenty of spectators and plenty of food, provided of course by plenty of members of Emerald and District with lots of help from the RC of Belgrave.
 
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As previously advised, our International President, Gordon McInally, along with Heather is visiting Melbourne after the Singapore Convention.
There have been some changes to the events - the luncheon on the Sunday (June 2) is still going to happen but we expect the cost to be reduced a little.
The Mental Health Forum planned for the Monday (June 3) will now be a breakfast.
 
As soon as these new arrangements are finalised, we will send out advice via email.
I encourage all members to consider attending one , or both of these events, especially if you have not yet had the pleasure of hearing Gordon speak.
Through his connections at the RC of Melbourne, President of the RC of Nunawading, Ian Evans secured Dr Peter Rogers AM as a guest speaker at a Club meeting in February.
Under the new Zone 8 structure Peter is Portfolio Lead: Major Fundraising and Grants. Peter's full bio can be found here.
My congratulations to Ian and the members of RC Nunawading for a great evening.
The meeting was very well attended and prompted many questions from the floor. Click on Read More for another pic.
 
To celebrate International Women's Day, the Rotary Club of Glen Waverley held a very successful event on the evening of March 4.
The keynote speaker was Tania Farha, CEO of Safe and Equal, a merged identity of two organisations: the Domestic Violence Resource Centre Victoria (DVRCV) and Domestic Violence Victoria (DV Vic). Previously, Tania has held executive positions across the Victorian Departments of Justice and Community Safety and Premier and Cabinet, including as CEO of the former Office of Prevention and Women’s Equality. Tania worked at UN Women for over four years as a policy specialist in the Ending Violence Against Women Section and worked for Victoria Police for over nine years to improve its responses to family violence, sexual assault and child abuse.
Her address prompted some great questions and discussion which showed the real benefit of these types of events.
There were many members of other Clubs, council and state
dignitaries  and members of the public in attendance. My congratulations to President Chris George and his team. A highlight was the handing over of a cheque to Tania for proceeds from the evening of $1100.
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I had the honour, along with District Governor, 9820, Linda Humphries of confirming the appointment of Emma Clark, from the Rotary Club of Emerald and District to the position of District Governor Nominee Designate District 9815.
This means Emma will serve as the District Governor in the year 2026-27.
I'm sure Emma is very familiar to many in the District. Just to remind you of Emma's Rotary journey.....
She began as a Charter Member of the Rotaract Club of Emerald & District in 1991. She held various positions in Rotaract including Deputy District Rotary Representative.
She joined the Rotary Club of Emerald & District in 2002 where she has been a very active member serving in many key positions including Secretary (2022-23) and President (2016-17). Emma served the District as a key contributor to the organisation of the District Conference, 2023.
Emma is holder of two PHF's. She is also a member of the Spangles!
 
Once again I offer my most sincere congratulations to Emma.
The Rotary Clubs of Whitehorse joined forces to host the International Womens Day breakfast on March 13 at the Box Hill Town Hall.
The Box Hill Town Hall appeared filled to capacity as many Rotarians, local business people, dignitaries and members of the public were in attendance.
The theme was Inspiring Inclusion. The guest speakers were: Dr Niki Vincent, Public Sector Gender Equality Commisioner; Janenie Mohgan, Innovation Product Lead at ENGIE; Leonie Valentine, strategic advisor to CommandHub and Melbourne Uni MATCH  project, a director of Save the Children Australia and a number of other roles. She was formerly an executive at Google.
The event was MC'd by distinguished Rotarian Ashley Coleman of RC Box Hill Central.
Our Clubs which supported this event were  Box Hill Central, Box Hill Burwood, Forest Hill, Mitcham, MASH, Nunawading and Whitehorse Rotaract.
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It's been a busy time with the Regionalisation Pilot.
 
Community Groups
Establishment Meetings were held over the weekend of March 2 and 3.
We held 7 meetings in total, one for each Community Group in the new District of 9815. It was a most productive process. Feedback from the meetings was passed back to the Pilot leadership group.
 
The next step is the appointment of Community Group Leaders. As I write this we are preparing the email which will go out to all members seeking expressions of interest in the role.
It is expected that the closing date for lodgement will be March 27. Remember, under the new structure, Community Leaders will be a member of a Club from that Community Group.
 
For more info about Community Leader role, click here.
 
Specialist Roles
I would like to remind members of another great opportunity to serve Rotary. Offer yourself as a Rotary Specialist. I know I am repeating myself but I think it's worth reminding members of this great opportunity. Under the Pilot, there will be fewer opportunities to serve at a traditional District level.
Under the Pilot, a database will be established of Rotarians who will contribute their expertise in specific areas to assist Clubs. Specifically.....

The Rotary Specialist role is a new way you can use your skills to help clubs reach their goals and make a difference.
Each Rotary Specialist will be an expert in a particular field who will provide guidance to clubs across the Zone, either in person or virtually, in their specific area of expertise.
When clubs ask for help, Specialists will support them by providing expert advice, and directing them to useful resources and other experts as required.
Clubs will be able to easily find and request assistance from Specialists through a searchable database.
There may be numerous specialists in the same subject area to cover the geography of Zone 8.

If you have the required skills and knowledge to provide expert advice to clubs in your area of expertise, you can be a Rotary Specialist! You may be:

  • Someone who has been in Rotary anywhere from a few months to a few decades

  • Someone who has held multiple leadership positions in Rotary, or none at all

  • Someone who has relevant formal qualifications such as a diploma or university degree, or has simply gained expertise through practical experience – either within or outside Rotary

If you’re an expert in a field relevant to clubs, great with people and passionate about Rotary, you should consider applying here.

A copy of the recent webinar which explained these roles can be viewed here.

The other role that is available is that of Regional Council Portfolio Committee Member.

Keep up to date with all things related to Regionalisation here.
 
 
 
Here is your chance to have lunch with Rotary International President Gordon McInally, and his wife Heather - in Victoria!!!!!
District Governor 9820, Linda Humphries has invited Gordon and Heather to call in on us here in Victoria, after his attendance at Rotary International Convention in Singapore.
 
The special lunch will be held at the RACV Club, Cape Schanck on Sunday, June 2, 2024.
Cost is $145 per head which will include a sumptuous 3 course meal and a welcome drink.
 
Book NOW - click here to book.
 
 
 

Let’s talk about Elephants…

A one-day mental health and wellbeing symposium.
A contemporary and practical understanding of current-day mental health conditions and navigating through recognition, understanding, and support of those around us. A one-day mental health and wellbeing symposium; Leaders looking after self and others.
As a joint project between 9820 an d 9810 this symposium will be held on Monday, June 3, 2024 at the Frankston Arts Centre.
 
Special guest:
Rotary International President, Gordon McInally will talk about his personal story and how Rotary is working to support mental health outcomes.
 
Book here. $85 pp
I attended the Wandin Rotary Custom Car & Bike Show on December 20th and what a show it was.
The evening was perfect and so well supported! Surely, owners must come from far and wide to display their treasures at this event.
This was the first one for this summer. The next happening Wednesday evening next week, the 21st February. Then the last for the year on March 20th. Get details from here.
 
A few more images - click on the Read More
 
The Rotary Club of Emerald and District are holding their All American Car Show on this Sunday, Feb 18. I know the club is facing some challenges following the storm we had this week but I'm sure they will be overcome. Good luck! Click on the graphic for more info.
The District Conference will be held in Warrnambool, March 22-24, 2024 web page here.
If you are intending to come and haven't already registered, please do so NOW! Register here. Places are limited for the Saturday evening function (included with full registration).
Even though you may have told your club's On To Conference Chair that you are attending, for most clubs they will still be expecting you to do your own registration. Please check.
 
This will be the last Conference for District 9810 and will be including segments where we will be reflecting on the achievements of our clubs over the years.
 
 
The web page for the Conference is being constantly updated with the program and speakers. Check it out now.
Our speaker list includes:
Bernadette McSherry - served as a Commissioner with the Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health System
Tom Boyd - ex AFL footballer sharing his experiences with mental health
Ian Riseley - past DG 9810, Rotary International President, Chair Trustees The Rotary Foundation
Greg Ross - Director Australian Rotary Health
Professor Arnold Dix - world famous mine rescuer
 
Included on the Conference web page is a link to an accommodation booking portal. This will make it very easy to organise your accommodation.
 
See you in Warrnambool!
Member of Box Hill Central Mark Balla will be a keynote speaker at the forthcoming World Water Summit in Singapore on May 24, 2024.
 
Mark has made it his passion to provide toilets in the developing world. The work of Mark and the Rotary Club of Box Hill Central is legendary and Mark is very deserving to be called as a Keynote speaker at this summit. Why not attend as an addition to your attendance at RICON?
 
Between Mark and his Club, Operation Toilets was established in 2015. Link to Operation Toilets here.
 
Mark was recently interviewed on the ABC radio - click here.
 
For more info click on Read More
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Rotary International President - Gordon McInally 2023/2024

Rotary International President-elect R. Gordon R. McInally called for members to capture the world's attention and lead the way toward possibilities far beyond our current expectations.

Gordon McInally, a member of the Rotary Club of South Queensferry, West Lothian, Scotland, revealed the 2023-24 presidential theme, Create Hope in the World, during the Rotary International Assembly in Orlando, Florida, USA, on 9 January. He urged members to promote peace in troubled nations, help those affected by conflict, and maintain the momentum of initiatives begun by past leaders.

"The goal is to restore hope — to help the world heal from destructive conflicts and, in turn, to help us achieve lasting change for ourselves," McInally said at Rotary's annual training event for incoming district governors.

Link to page with detail theme info

Gordon McInally's theme speech.

 

District Governor 2023/2024 - Ian Ballantine

Hello there and welcome to the website for Rotary District 9810. From the Bay to the Hills. Our District comprises some 37 Rotary Clubs and four Rotaract Clubs. We are located to the east of Melbourne, Australia.
 
If you are looking for a club near you, try our Club finder here. Locations and meeting times are clearly displayed. I invite you to look at their website and/or make contact with them. I promise they’ll be delighted to hear from you.
 
If you are a fellow member of District 9810, I hope you take the opportunity to utilise this website where we try to provide as much information as possible to help you get the most out of Rotary.
 
This applies whether you are a Club President, a Board member, a member of a committee, a brand new member or a long standing one.
I guarantee you’ll learn something new about our District or Rotary International every time you visit.
 
I look forward to working with you in 2023-24
Rotary District 9810 has a new service called “CONNECTIONS” brought to you by District 9810 Technology Committee – TechCom.
CONNECTIONS is a new service for the members by the members of District 9810 and offers a free service for anyone wanting to advertise their business in Rotary.
This usually involves members scanning in their business cards and sending them through to the Webmaster along with their preferred business website and business category.
 
CONNECTIONS offers District 9810 members, family, and friends:
  • Publicise businesses and activities organized by connections on the district website
  • Invite Rotarians in the district to speak and store their videos for virtual meeting, or district workshops talking about their business and related service work
  • Seek out Rotarians who are outstanding in their professions or are enthusiastic about a hobby and encourage them to advertise on CONNECTIONS.
 
So, from jam to jumpers, cleaning to computers, we want your mainstream or hobby business added to CONNECTIONS:
Contact the webmaster: gusrozycki@9810rotary.org.au
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