Rotary – Cr Alex Makin: Councilor for Montague Ward, City of Port Phillip

Speaking to the Rotary Club of Warrandyte Donvale

Feb 1, 2011

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in Business Community, Community Engagement, Rotary, Social Sustainability

Australia is home to a large number of Rotary Clubs, which are organised into geographically defined districts. The eastern and south-eastern suburbs of Melbourne are situated within Rotary District 9810, which extends from Port Philip Bay through to Dandenong Ranges and beyond. This evening I spoke to the Rotary Club of Warrandyte Donvale, discussing my…

Maroondah Leader: Charity acts to the fore

Nov 23, 2010

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alex

in Accessibility, Community Engagement, Rotary, Social Sustainability, Sustainable Transport, Urban Sustainability

The Rotary Club of Ringwood has held an annual golf charity day since 2009 to raise funds for worthwhile community causes. This year Rotary Club of Ringwood has chosen to support the installation of security cameras at Ringwood through proceeds raised through the day. The Maroondah Leader has reported on the partnership formed between the…

Rotary Club of Ringwood – discussing the club website and introducing new members

Aug 4, 2010

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alex

in Community Engagement, Rotary, Social Sustainability, Urban Sustainability

The Rotary Club of Ringwood is one of several service clubs located within the City of Maroondah, which aim to provide support to groups and individuals within the community. The Rotary Club of Ringwood has had a particular focus on assisting refugees and has supported a number of events celebrating Maroondah’s cultural diversity. This evening…

2010 Changeover Evening for the Rotary Club of Ringwood

Jun 25, 2010

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alex

in Community Engagement, Rotary, Social Sustainability, Urban Sustainability

The Rotary Club of Ringwood is one of two Rotary Clubs based in Maroondah and this evening I attended the Club’s Changeover Dinner. I have been a member of the Rotary Club of Ringwood since 2008 and each year Rotary Clubs hold a changeover event to commemorate the appointment of the new Club President. The Changeover Dinner…

Rotary Club of Croydon – Raffle Draw

Dec 22, 2009

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alex

in Community Engagement, Rotary

The Rotary Club of Croydon is one of two Rotary clubs based in Maroondah and meets on a weekly basis each Tuesday evening. Rotary Clubs, while being part of Rotary International, are largely autonomous and able to devote time and funds to local community based projects. This afternoon I was invited to conduct the raffle…

Rotary Club of Ringwood – 40th anniversary

Oct 25, 2009

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alex

in Community Engagement, Maroondah City Council, Rotary, Urban Sustainability

This afternoon I attended the 40th anniversary of the Rotary Club of Ringwood, which celebrated the organisation’s presence within the Ringwood and Maroondah community. The Rotary Club of Ringwood was chartered on the 27th of October 1969 with 26 initial members. The club was sponsored by the Rotary Club of Box Hill, which supported Ringwood…

40th anniversary of the Rotary Club of Ringwood

Oct 25, 2009

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alex

in Community Engagement, Rotary

The Rotary Club of Ringwood was founded in 1969 after being sponsored by the Rotary Club of Box Hill. This year marks the 40th anniversary of the Rotary Club of Ringwood and celebrations were held this afternoon to celebrate the occasion. Several foundation members spoke about the origins of the Club and its activities over…

Rotary Club of Ringwood: Assisting international organisations

Sep 23, 2009

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alex

in Rotary

The Rotary Club of Ringwood, while being a local community group, forms one of the many Rotary clubs that are part of Rotary International with its 1.2 million members worldwide. Tonight’s guest speaker discussed the Fistula Foundation and its work in Africa, where doctors assist women who had complications during childbirth. The Hospital was founded…

Rotary Club of Ringwood – August Board meeting

Aug 19, 2009

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alex

in Community Engagement, Rotary

The Rotary Club of Ringwood meets each Wednesday evening at Club Ringwood at the corners of Oban Road and Maroondah Highway. The Rotary Club is governed by a board with board members being responsible for specific aspects of the Club. As an example, I am responsible for Fellowship, which involves organising club activities within the…

Rotary Club of Ringwood – Hub Captains and rebuilding after the bushfires

Aug 5, 2009

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alex

in Community Engagement, Rotary

The Rotary Club of Ringwood has been assisting the bushfire affected areas of Victoria, through fundraising efforts and other initiative such as establishing a tool library in conjunction with the Lions Club of Marysville. The Tool Library provides residents with the ability to hire tools required to assist in the rebuilding efforts, as they rebuild…

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