Highlights of our past meeting,
16th October 2025
New Prospective Member
President Susan welcomed Shayne Nash, an experienced Rotarian keen to reconnect and develop a Timor-Leste project. Robyn Jones also spoke about her work with Oxfam on the Sri Lanka education project.
Guest Speaker
Jodie Farrugia from the Centre Against Violence shared insights on family violence support, education, and prevention across the Ovens-Murray region.
Polio Plus Film Night
A great success! $1,590 raised, with $672 going to End Polio Now.
Project Updates
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Positions Vacant. Be a Change Maker!
Our eClub thrives thanks to members who take on small but important roles and now it’s your turn to get involved! A few key positions will soon be available, and we’d love to see some fresh faces step up.
No experience needed, full support and mentoring provided.
If you’d like to learn new skills, meet great people, and help keep our club running smoothly, contact
Secretary Clark Fletcher at
cafletcher@westnet.com.au.
Roles Available
Program Manager – organise guest speakers and keep our meeting program running. Note: Position has been filled by Sophie Enders.
Zoom Account Manager – manage meeting links, recordings and summaries.
Membership Manager – welcome new members and maintain records.
Project Centre Coordinator – upload our projects to the Rotary Australia website.
10-Year Anniversary Committee – help plan our 2026 celebration!
Step up, have fun, and be part of the team that makes things happen!
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Join the Border Rotary Community Group for the annual awareness walk on Friday, 28 November at 11:00 am, from Young Street to QEII Square.
Guest speaker Simone O’Brien will share her powerful story.
Wear purple and help turn the street into a sea of support and solidarity

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Five Reasons to Read the DG’s Newsletter!
The October edition of United Voices is out — and it’s packed with good news:
- Our club’s Say No to Domestic Violence event in Wodonga gets a mention.
- Recognition for our End Polio Movie Night – $672 raised!
- An invitation to support the DG’s project – Mental Health First Aid.
- A practical how-to guide on showcasing members and their impact.
- A full feature on the eClub of Change Makers in action!
Plus, Rotary Leadership Institute dates, Conference details, and more.
A must-read this month!