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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  $FIRST_NAME$

Following our club forum on 1 April, I would like to sincerely thank all members who participated and contributed so thoughtfully. A special thank you to Bianca Lobo for her excellent facilitation of the brainstorming session. The quality of the discussion reflects the strength, diversity, and commitment within our club.
 
By connecting these insights with our club strategy and the Rotary Action Plan, we have a clear opportunity not only to refine what we do, but also to rethink how we create impact. This includes focusing on the most pressing community needs, strengthening partnerships with the wider community, and creating meaningful engagement opportunities for both existing and prospective members.
 
To support this direction, we invite each of us to explore three key areas:
 
  • Being more deliberate in defining and prioritising our target volunteer segments
  • Strengthening and clearly communicating our value proposition—why we exist, the impact we create, and what it means to be part of our initiatives and projects
  • Providing more flexible, interest-led pathways for engagement that align with people’s passions and availability
 
For further details, please refer to the “Aligning with our Community” paper, shared by Liz Stinson via email on behalf of the Club Board on 23 April.
 
As we approach our Club Information Night on 28 May, I encourage all members to work together to make this a great success. Whether by inviting guests, sharing our story, or supporting on the day, every effort counts. All our readers invited to register and attend. 
 
What makes our club special is our people. When we come together, support each other, and stay open to new ways of getting involved, we can continue to grow our impact in the community.
 
Please note no Wednesday breakfast meeting May 29  in lieu of Mazaj dinner. 
 
May project of promotion is End Polio Now.
 
Let’s keep moving forward United for Good.

Warmly,
Wendy Zhang
President 25/26

May 2026

Checkout our club calender (with rosters), also at HOME tab on club website. 

Stories
Join Whitehorse Rotaract's Giant Monopoly 2026!

A fun energetic evening for a great cause (BackPaks 4 Kids). Register here

You're invited! 

Like to learn more about Rotary?  Join us May 28 for our Rotary Information Event.  Book here.

Project EWASH & Project SWAN interim reports Q1 & 2 25/26 

Check out the just released reports from Ethiopia and Nepal, where we can't wait works in partnership with International Needs Australia  “to improve water supply and sanitation infrastructure with hygiene education, bringing empowerment and hope to marginalised communities”. Thankyou to our donors, whose contributions are matched at least 1:1 by INA, and are having great impact.  Learn more.

Advancing Regeneration at Gardiners Creek 
A fun Saturday morning at Gardeners Creek Reserve, Burwood, helping to plant 800 seedlings and feed 80 volunteers.
Thanks to Kooyong Koot Alliance for this partnership. Well done all! Next regeneration event July 5. Contact John to be involved: 0449 762 010
Rotary Youth Leadership Awards 2026 - applications open 

This transformative leadership experience is open to young adults aged 18 to 30 (at the time of RYLA). Note, applicants must be at least 18 years old and not undertaking secondary school studies in 2026.  Candidates can apply for RYLA 2026 here.

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

Chair: 

May 6: Andrew Catford   May 13: Malcolm Chiverton May 20: Tony Stokes 

Welcome Desk: John Elrington, Tim Greenham 

Hybrid: May 6, 13 Tony Stokes. May 20 John Malvestuto 

May 27: no morning meeting in lieu of Addressing Classroom Hunger 27/4  

& Rotary Information Event 28/5. 

Rotary Whitehorse Farmers Market Sunday May 10:

Please register in council offices on arrival for gate allocation. 

7:30-9:15:    Julian Badenach

9:15-11:00:   Brian Martin

11:00-12:30. Stephen Mather