The Rotary Club of Warrandyte Donvale Inc.
Rotary District 9815
Club Meetings and Activities
Meetings are held at
Regular catch ups are held on the 1st and third Tuesday of the month
@ Now and Not Yet Cafe,
148-150 Yarra Street Warrandyte, 6.30 for 7pm
Meetings are NOT compulsory. Involvement in our projects and activities count as full participation.
We have guest speakers of interest and hear from people who have been involved and benefited from our various activities.
We welcome people who want to make a difference in their community to enjoy a light inexpensive meal and great company.
What is Rotary about?
Rotary is a global network of more than 1.2 million neighbours,
friends, leaders, and problem-solvers
who see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change
– across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves.
To catch up with us – contact: Rob Edwards – 0409 258 744
We Welcome New Members
Interesting Guest Speakers
2024-25 Board and Committee Chairs
| PRESIDENT | Rob Edwards | ||
| SECRETARY | Judy Hall | ||
| TREASURER | Kevin Hall | ||
| DIRECTORS | Kevin Hall – Foundation Chair Rob Edwards – Community & OP Shop Chair Ian Thomlinson – International Chair David George – Youth Chair Don Kinnear – Vocational Chair | ||
| OTHER POSITIONS | Grants & Club Protection – Elizabeth Guiver Art Show – Terry Edwards & Judy Hall Youth – David & Marg George Vocational – Don Kinnear Program – Judy Hall Environment & Sustainability – Judy Hall Bulletin – Judy Hall Welfare – Marg George Warrandyte Riverside Market – Rob Edwards Fellowship – Marg George Marketing – Membership – Reg Ellery and Olive Aumann President Elect – |
What We Do
TUNSTALL MARKET in continual operation since the 1980s
On the last Sunday of every month, with an extra market the first Sunday of December, and no market in January, 8am to 1pm.
PARTNERS
The local Scouts Troops and Donvale Montessori Early Education Centre partner with us to help us run the market. The market has a wide range of an eclectic mix of stalls. Rotary sells egg & bacon rolls for breakfast till 8.30am and sausage sizzle until 12.30pm.
ROTARY YOUTH LEADERSHIP AWARDS
We sponsor 18 – 30 year olds to this Rotary sponsored program – a residential intensive leadership experience to foster leadership skills whilst having fun and making connections with like minded people.
We sponsor local students to exciting activities such as the annual NATIONAL YOUTH SCIENCE FORUM – a 10 day residential science experience which aims to inspire and connect young Australians with science and technology and provide information about study, training, mentoring, careers and interest. It also helps to secure and expand the science and technology workforce in Australia.
CHRISTMAS CAKES FOR WARRANDYTE NEIGHBOURHOOD HOUSE CHRISTMAS HAMPERS FOR THOSE IN NEED IN THE COMMUNITY
A yearly project – club members write Christmas Cards to go with Rotary Christmas cakes which are collected then distributed to the recipients of hampers from the Warrandyte Neighbourhood House.
WARRANDYTE RIVERSIDE MARKET
Our club collaborates on a management committee with the Warrandyte Community Church, Warrandyte Lions, Warrandyte Community Association and local CFA brigades to run the monthly market held on the first Saturday of every month, with an extra pre Christmas market in the middle of December and no market in January.
It is held on the banks of the Yarra River and is a hugely popular market with a dedicated clientele and many varied and interesting stalls.
OP SHOP, RECYCLING CENTRE, AND FOOD FOR THOSE IN NEED.
The club operates an extensive Op Shop in Yarra Street, Warrandyte, staffed by a band of hard working volunteers. The Op Shop has a dedicated clientele and people come from all over Melbourne, especially at weekends.
Attached to the Op Shop is a recycling collection point. Various items are collected and distributed to relevant people and organizations who use the materials. Some of the items are sent to the local Anglican Church who have a thriving recycling program.
Rotarians and other volunteers collect food made by “Alex Makes Meals”, for any local in need to avail themselves of.
WARRANDYTE ART SHOW
The Art Show is held in conjunction with the annual Warrandyte Festival in March. It has been running for 36 years, with a break of 2 years during covid lockdowns.
The Art Show reflects the important influence of art in the Warrandyte and surrounding area historically and currently with many local and interstate artists submitting. The Opening Night is always a great social event in the Festival calendar.
We appreciate the generosity of the Warrandyte Community Bank and the Warrandyte Riverside Market for their sponsorship of this event.
The Art Show has been “rested” in 2024 and hopefully will resume in 2025.
Community Involvement
Sponsors
