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Box Hill Central
Wednesdays at 7:30 am
Best Western - The Tudor Inn
1101-1107 Whitehorse Rd
Box Hill , VIC 3128
Australia
Wednesdays, 7:30-8:30 am in-person and online Zoom Meeting ID: 896 8096 1265 Passcode: 391493
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President's Message
Wendy Zhang
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Dear  $FIRST_NAME$

I am delighted to share that our club has achieved two District Governor Awards for this Rotary year:
  • District 9815 Governor’s Excellence Silver Award
  • District 9815 Best Foundation Club Gold Award 
These achievements belong to every member of our club. Please accept my sincere gratitude for your commitment, contributions, and support throughout the year. Together, we have demonstrated what can be achieved when we work with a shared purpose and vision.
 
This year has been personally challenging for me, with the unexpected loss of my mother at the beginning of the year and the events that followed. During this difficult time, I have been deeply touched by the care, kindness, and support shown by so many members. Your friendship has meant a great deal to me and has helped make this year both rewarding and memorable despite the challenges.
 
I am particularly proud that our Board and members took the time before the start of the year to realign our strategy and action plan. That preparation provided a clear direction and enabled us to work together effectively, turning our plans into reality step by step, even when faced with unexpected challenges along the way.
 
As we look ahead, I am excited about the journey to come under the leadership of President Elect Malcolm Chiverton. I am confident that our club will continue to grow, thrive, and make a meaningful impact in our community and beyond.
 
I would also like to acknowledge the success of our Rotary Information Night on Thursday May 28. Thank you to the organising committee and to all members who attended and supported the event. It was wonderful to see such enthusiasm and engagement.
 
I look forward to celebrating with you all at our Changeover Dinner on July 1 at the Committee Room Restaurant MCG and to welcoming another exciting Rotary year together.  All friends invited.
 
Warmly,
Wendy Zhang
President 25/26

June 2026

Upcoming Events
Restoring Lives through Mercy Ships
Jun 03, 2026
7:30 am – 8:30 am
Environmental Sustainability Team TBC
Jun 04, 2026
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Operation Cleft Board meeting
Jun 08, 2026
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Grant Radford: CEO & MD at Box Hill Institute
Jun 10, 2026
7:30 am – 8:30 am
2026 Rotary International Convention Taipei,Taiwan
Jun 13, 2026 – Jun 17, 2026
Rotary Whitehorse Farmers Market
Jun 14, 2026
7:30 am – 12:30 pm
Operation Toilets Australia Inc Board Meeting
Jun 16, 2026
5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Mark Balla reports on India Global Grants visits
Jun 17, 2026
7:30 am – 8:30 am
Addressing Classroom Hunger - cancelled for June.
Jun 17, 2026
10:00 am – 11:00 am
RCBHC Board (zoom)
Jun 18, 2026
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
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Checkout our club calender (with rosters), also at HOME tab on club website. 

Stories
60 years 60 Stories from RAWCS with club contribution. 

 

Two club projects included in the 60 Year 60 Stories celebratory publication from Rotary Australia World Community Service (RAWCS).

 

Read “Water, dignity and hope in Ethiopia” from member Tony Stokes and “Small build, big impact” by member Mark Balla. 

 

In Ethiopia we partner with International Needs Australia and in India we partner with The Rotary Foundation 

 

Both projects facilitated through Operation Toilets trading as  we can't wait an initiative of Box Hill Central Rotary in 2015. 

 

Check out all the 60 stories of RAWCS  “enabling global good”. 

Rotary Information Event: engage, find community, give back 

Twenty five  gathered for our inaugural Rotary Information Event at Blackburn Hotel.  A number of short presentations were made by members, while current club projects were highlighted. Great chatter as we got to know new friends. Make enquiries to Julian Badenach ph 0414609665.  Engage, Find Community,  Give Back

 

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RCBHC Changeover 2026 at Committee Room Restaurant MCG

Please join us at Changeover 2026, our annual club highlight, as we celebrate 25/26 led by Wendy Zhang and welcome the new team under Malcolm Chiverton in 26/27.  

We are excited to offer a novel venue at the Committee Room Restaurant MCG. 

Early bookings encouraged. Book here. 

Please advise any changes/swaps or regular inabilities to Greg Cooper greg@cooperhill.au.   Thanks for your volunteer service.

Chair: 

3 Jun:Brian Martin     10 Jun:Brian McPhail    17 Jun:Gay Morris 24 Jun:Kath Ronan

Welcome Desk: Malcolm Chiverton & Julian Badenach 

Hybrid: Tony Stokes 

Rotary Whitehorse Farmers Market Sunday June 14:

Please register in council offices on arrival for gate allocation. 

7:30-9:15am. Tony Stokes  
9:15-11:00am. Brian McPhail 
11:00-12:30pm. Liz Stinson