Combined Rotary Clubs of Geelong
Rotary Clubs of Geelong District
Make a Difference - Protect the Planet
Creating a better future for all
Join us for a series of workshops and excursions which in a small but personal way will help to achieve this.
Rotary International - 2025 'Shine On' Recognitions Luncheon
Saturday 17 May 2025
As the host club for this year’s Shine On Recognitions, Rotary Geelong East is thrilled to have you join us at this special awards presentation and celebratory lunch with District 9780 Governor Lesley Shedden.
📅 Saturday 17 May
🕛 12 noon-2:30pm
📍 Deakin Geelong Waterfront Pantry
What is Shine On?
Shine On recognises the incredible contributions of individuals living with disabilities—whether physical, intellectual, mental health, or chronic illness—who give back to their communities in outstanding ways.
Light lunch will be provided.
Plus music by Ms J & the Rescue Cats
Rotary International Southern Districts ‘Shine On’ is a Rotary project covering all of Victoria (incl. parts of SA and NSW)
This event is hosted by the Rotary Club of Geelong East and Rotary District 9780
Proudly supported by Bendigo Bank Housing Loan Group
Deakin Waterfront Pantry
IN THE MOOD FOR MENTAL HEALTH - JAZZ ENSEMBLE
Friday 23 May 2025
The Rotary Club of Greater Geelong hope you join us this year for another fundraising initiative for the mental health of youth.
Almost 4% of the population suffers depression at any one time and youth are not immune the stresses of mental health. Peer pressure, fear of failure, domestic physical abuse and bullying, alcohol and drug addiction and school refusal are major concerns for their future.
We owe it to youth to support, guide and mentor them at all times.
Geelong West Town Hall
Shine On Recognition Awards 2025
Wednesday 16 April 2025
Objective
The primary objective of the Awards is to celebrate the successes of people with disabilities and acknowledge the contributions they make in their communities.
Awards
At a special presentation ceremony each nominee is recognised with an Award Certificate of Commendation.
The Award Trophy recognises those who, by their own commitment and actions, serve as 'shining’ examples to us all.
Nominations
The Awards are made in two categories:
Youth (15-25 years at closing date for applications) Adults (25+ years)
Nominees can come from all walks of life and all fields
of endeavour. Anyone can nominate a candidate but nominations must be supported by a local Rotary club.
Deakin Geelong Waterfront Campus
ROTARY GEELONG EAST - SOCIAL EVENT TUES 28 JANUARY
Tuesday 28 January 2025
Need to walk off some Christmas / New Year cheer and catch up with fellow Rotarians?
The January Social event is just the tonic for you!
It’s time to reconnect with Rotarians over a BYO BBQ or picnic!
Mozzies, flies, a dropped burnt sausage here and there.
Come along and have a leisurely BYO picnic or BBQ with us at Eastern Garden’s Rotunda.
With tables and chairs and a BBQ available – it's BYO everything else!
Come for a walk with us around the Eastern Gardens walking track and build up an appetite (suitable for everyone) or simply sit and catch up with friends.
For those that stay at the Rotunda – enjoy the setting sun and a view of the glistening water through the trees. Take photos of the sunset.
Eastern Gardens Rotunda (Botanic Drive, East Geelong)
Christmas Party - Tues 17 December 2024
Tuesday 17 December 2024
You are invited to the Rotary Geelong East 2024 Christmas Party!
Rotary Show Stand, Geelong Showgrounds
Rotary Geelong East - Special Invite Tuesday 20 August 2024
Tuesday 20 August 2024
Join Rotary Geelong East for a special social event and help raise funds for the Cancer Council Daffodil Day appeal.
DATE: Tuesday 20 August
TIME: 6pm – 7:30pm
LOCATION: Newcomb Library. Cnr Wilsons Road and Bellarine Highway
Bring yourself with family and friends, food to share and coins for donations and fundraising activities on the night!
Food can be savoury or sweet, cold or hot (microwave available on site).
Tables, cutlery and non-alcoholic drinks provided.
If you can’t make it, you can still support by donating online.
Newcomb Library
Rotary Club of Geelong East - 2024/25 Annual Celebration
Tuesday 2 July 2024
A warm invitation is extended to join Rotary Geelong East - Tuesday evening July 2 (6pm for 6:30pm start) for our Annual Celebration to see in the 2024-2025 Rotary year.
The night will be a showcase of reflection and aspiration, celebrating the power of connections in our community, all under the 2024/25 theme of "The Magic of Rotary".
With a number of special guests attending, prizes and entertainment, we can promise you another great night!
Partners, guests and friends all welcome!
Royal Geelong Yacht Club
ROTARY - Special ZOOM event: Defib Hero
Tuesday 25 June 2024
Rotary Geelong East is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Rotary Geelong East - Defib Zoom Meeting
Time: Jun 25, 2024 06:15 PM Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87111746650?pwd=AgTaaaqxOUgVG2r68AKE2xWS3XQ1ew.1
Meeting ID: 871 1174 6650
Passcode: 475088
ROTARY - Science and Engineering Challenge Dinner 2024
Wednesday 19 June 2024
The Geelong Region Science and Engineering Challenge Dinner
Guest speaker Pete Newman from the University of Newcastle on the positive impact this program has had on year 10 students engaging with STEM subjects.
Plus a S&EC "Mini Challenge", to show off our skills.
Wednesday 19 June
6:00 pm
Waurn Ponds Hotel
Bistro, side room.
Order your meal on arrival, as you will be invited to be involved in a mini challenge event that will start at 6:45 pm.
The Science and Engineering Challenge (SEC) is an outreach program founded by the University of Newcastle in the year 2000.
Since then, it has grown to involve over 120 Rotary clubs and 30 Universities, reaching over 1,000 schools and 35,000 people nationwide.
The Science and Engineering Challenge provides a pathway of memorable and fun experiences for young people during their years at school, through University and into the STEM workforce.
“Inspiring tomorrow’s innovators with fun STEM activities today”
Waurn Ponds Hotel
Rotary Geelong East - Meeting Invite Tuesday 4 June
Tuesday 4 June 2024
Rotary Geelong East takes much pleasure in inviting you to our next scheduled FACE TO FACE meeting to be held at Leopold Library this Tuesday, 4 June 2024
Monika Lamberti - Little Dreamers
Little Dreamers is Australia’s leading Young Carer organisation, supporting young people who provide unpaid care for a family member affected by disability, chronic or mental illness, substance use or frail age, in VIC, NSW and QLD. Since the launch in 2009, they've become a game changing force in the Young Carer space, developing internationally recognised best practice programs and changing the lives of thousands of young carers.
Monika is a Family Support Worker based in our region and an integral part of the Little Dreamers community. She will share insights into the Little Dreamers story, the programs they run, and how through collaboration we can help make a difference in our community.
Light supper will follow.
Newcomb Library
ROTARY GEELONG EAST - SOCIAL EVENING - 28 MAY 2024
Tuesday 28 May 2024
Location: FORTUNE GARDENS CHINESE RESTAURANT
Date: Tuesday 28 May 2024
Time: 6.00pm
Address: 20 REGENT STREET, BELMONT
Who doesn’t mind the old honey chicken, beef with black beans, pork sweet and sour? Not to mention dim sims and wonton soup for starters?
Come and join us at the Fortune Gardens Chinese Restaurant on Tuesday 28th May @ 6pm for a delicious meal and fabulous company!
If you haven’t been to Fortune Gardens – think of it as the old style suburban Chinese restaurant – no frills, just good food.
BYO alcohol. Individual payment.
And of course, I’ll be waiting for the final course – fried ice cream!
Fortune Gardens Chinese Restaurant
Rotary Geelong East - Meeting Invite Tuesday 21 May
Tuesday 21 May 2024
Rotary Geelong East takes much pleasure in inviting you to our next scheduled FACE TO FACE meeting to be held at Leopold Library this Tuesday, 21 May 2024
Monika Lamberti - Little Dreamers
Little Dreamers is Australia’s leading Young Carer organisation, supporting young people who provide unpaid care for a family member affected by disability, chronic or mental illness, substance use or frail age, in VIC, NSW and QLD. Since the launch in 2009, they've become a game changing force in the Young Carer space, developing internationally recognised best practice programs and changing the lives of thousands of young carers.
Monika is a Family Support Worker based in our region and an integral part of the Little Dreamers community. She will share insights into the Little Dreamers story, the programs they run, and how through collaboration we can help make a difference in our community.
Light supper will follow.
Newcomb Library
IN THE MOOD FOR MENTAL HEALTH - JAZZ ENSEMBLE
Friday 17 May 2024
In the Mood for Mental Health (insert text)
Geelong West Town Hall
Rotary Geelong East - Meeting Invite Tuesday 7 May
Tuesday 7 May 2024
Rotary Geelong East takes much pleasure in inviting you to our next scheduled FACE TO FACE meeting to be held at Leopold Library this Tuesday, 7 May 2024
Story Dogs - Vanessa Roadley
Story Dogs is a reading support program where selected children read to an accredited dog and its trained handler. When children read to a dog the outcomes are amazing: they have fun, they are not judged, their focus improves, their reading skills increase and their confidence soars.
Vanessa has been involved with Story Dogs since March 2022 and last year took on the role co-ordinator of Geelong - Central & Northern.
Having worked as a teacher, becoming a volunteer with Story Dogs gave Vanessa the opportunity to share her love of children and Dogs. Vanessa and 'Poppy' help children in Central and Northern Geelong area.
Light supper will follow.
Newcomb Library
Rotary Geelong East - Meeting Invite Tuesday 23 April
Tuesday 23 April 2024
Rotary Geelong East takes much pleasure in inviting you to our next scheduled FACE TO FACE meeting to be held at Leopold Library this Tuesday, 23 April 2024
Anzac Day special event - Robin Mawson
Thursday is our national day of remembrance - ANZAC Day.
We have arranged a special speaker to talk about the ANZAC legend.
Robin Mawson spent eight years in the Army Reserve in the Royal Australian Electrical Mechanical Engineers. He was awarded the National Craftsman of the Year in 1993.
He has a strong interest in military history and has been and continues to be active in local and national military organisations for over 35 years.
Outside of his military interests Robin and his wife Gail have run a successful local business, Mawson Motors for 42 years. During 15 years of running his own business he also worked with the Gordon running training for them.
Robin will be talking about the ANZAC Legend and discussing what is true about it and how much is reality.
Leopold Library
Rotary Geelong East - Meeting Invite Tuesday 2 April
Tuesday 2 April 2024
Rotary Geelong East takes much pleasure in inviting you to our next scheduled FACE TO FACE meeting to be held at Newcomb Football and Netball Club this Tuesday, 2 April 2024.
Member Talk Night !
Meli (formerly Bethany Community Support) undertakes the ROAR program four times per year. ROAR is an 8 week, 2.5 hours per week, group program for women who have experienced family violence. Each week various themes and education sessions are conducted with and for the women to share stories and recovery journeys in a facilitated, supported environment.
Due to funding decreases in 2024, the program was looked under threat, however, because of the wonderful efforts of our Club, we have provided a donation to keep the program operating throughout 2024.
Come along to our club meeting and hear from the family violence workers at Meli more about the program, the success stories and the value of such a program to our community.
Newcomb Football and Netball Club
ROTARY GEELONG EAST - SOCIAL EVENT TUES 26 MARCH
Tuesday 26 March 2024
As we say goodbye to our long summer nights and welcome in beautiful Autumn, our March social night will reflect this.
Mozzies, flies, a dropped burnt sausage here and there 😊
Come along and have a leisurely BYO picnic or BBQ with us at Eastern Garden’s Rotunda.
With tables and chairs and a BBQ available – it's BYO everything else!
Alternatively, we can provide you with a small, light individual picnic hamper and juice drink from Dial A Lunch for $22 and we’ll even set the table for you!
Come for a walk with Annette around the Eastern Gardens walking track and build up an appetite (suitable for everyone - 3km or there’s a short cut I can show you for 1.5km 😊).
For those that stay at the Rotunda – enjoy the setting sun and a view of the glistening water through the trees.
Eastern Gardens Rotunda (Botanic Drive, East Geelong)
Rotary Geelong East - Meeting Invite Tuesday 19 March
Tuesday 19 March 2024
Rotary Geelong East takes much pleasure in inviting you to our next scheduled FACE TO FACE meeting to be held at Newcomb Football and Netball Club this Tuesday, 19 March 2024.
MELI & ROAR - Special Event
Meli (formerly Bethany Community Support) undertakes the ROAR program four times per year. ROAR is an 8 week, 2.5 hours per week, group program for women who have experienced family violence. Each week various themes and education sessions are conducted with and for the women to share stories and recovery journeys in a facilitated, supported environment.
Due to funding decreases in 2024, the program was looked under threat, however, because of the wonderful efforts of our Club, we have provided a donation to keep the program operating throughout 2024.
Come along to our club meeting and hear from the family violence workers at Meli more about the program, the success stories and the value of such a program to our community.
Newcomb Football and Netball Club
Rotary Geelong East - Meeting Invite Tuesday 5 March
Tuesday 5 March 2024
Rotary Geelong East takes much pleasure in inviting you to our next scheduled FACE TO FACE meeting to be held at Newcomb Football and Netball Club this Tuesday, 5 March 2024.
Newcomb Football and Netball Club
ROTARY GEELONG EAST - SOCIAL EVENING - 27 Feb 2024
Tuesday 27 February 2024
Back in 1985 our newest Rotarian shifted from the country to Geelong to study at the Gordon and served many meals, cooked many dishes at the Davidson Restaurant.
I'm keen to go back and see what its like now, after almost 40 years! Who wants to join me? This is open to family and friends as well.
Our Social evening will consist of a beautiful meal, a short presentation from the lecturers regarding the hospitality program and of course, good company!
The Davison Restaurant At The Gordon
2 Fenwick Street, Geelong
Tuesday 27th February at 6pm.
Details about the venue and suggested menu can be found at The Davidson - A culinary experience to savour (theculinarycollective.com.au)
Please RSVP to TRYBOOKING by 25th February for booking purposes.
The Davison Restaurant At The Gordon
Rotary Geelong East - Meeting Invite Tuesday 20 February
Tuesday 20 February 2024
Rotary Geelong East takes much pleasure in inviting you to our next scheduled FACE TO FACE meeting to be held at Newcomb Football and Netball Club this Tuesday, 20 February 2024.
SPECIAL EVENT
PAUL HARRIS FELLOW (PHF) RECOGNITION EVENING
The Paul Harris Fellow (PHF) Recognition is a significant occasion for our Club and for the recipients, whose contributions through the Club to the community is acknowledged in a practical and meaningful way in support of the work of the Rotary Foundation and the good it does in the world through its humanitarian and educational programmes.
We invite you to share in this special event.
Newcomb Football and Netball Club
Rotary Geelong East - Meeting Invite Tuesday 6 February
Tuesday 6 February 2024
Rotary Geelong East takes much pleasure in inviting you to our next scheduled FACE TO FACE meeting to be held at Newcomb Football and Netball Club this Tuesday, 6 February 2024.
Meli (formerly Bethany Community Support) undertakes the ROAR program four times per year. ROAR is an 8 week, 2.5 hours per week, group program for women who have experienced family violence. Each week various themes and education sessions are conducted with and for the women to share stories and recovery journeys in a facilitated, supported environment.
Due to funding decreases in 2024, the program was looked under threat, however, because of the wonderful efforts of our Club, we have provided a donation to keep the program operating throughout 2024.
Come along to our club meeting and hear from the family violence workers at Meli more about the program, the success stories and the value of such a program to our community.
Newcomb Football and Netball Club
Rotary Geelong East - Meeting Invite Tuesday 16 January
Tuesday 16 January 2024
Rotary Geelong East takes much pleasure in inviting you to our next scheduled FACE TO FACE meeting to be held at Newcomb Football and Netball Club this Tuesday, 16 January 2024.
Games Night!
Newcomb Football and Netball Club
Christmas Party - Tues 19 December 2023
Tuesday 19 December 2023
You are invited to the Rotary Geelong East 2023 Christmas Party!
Rotary Show Stand, Geelong Showgrounds
Rotary Geelong East - Meeting Invite Tuesday 5 December
Monday 11 December 2023
Rotary Geelong East takes much pleasure in inviting you to our next scheduled FACE TO FACE meeting to be held at Newcomb Football and Netball Club this Tuesday, 5 December 2023.
Pride and Professionalism Award evening
Newcomb Football and Netball Club
Rotary Geelong East - Meeting Invite Tuesday 21 November
Tuesday 21 November 2023
Rotary Geelong East takes much pleasure in inviting you to our next scheduled FACE TO FACE meeting to be held at Newcomb Football and Netball Club this Tuesday, 21 November 2023. Note this will also include our AGM.
Newcomb Football and Netball Club
Rotary Geelong East - Meeting Invite Tuesday 17 October
Tuesday 17 October 2023
Rotary Geelong East takes much pleasure in inviting you to our next scheduled FACE TO FACE meeting to be held at Newcomb Football and Netball Club this Tuesday, 17 October 2023.
GUEST SPEAKER: Annette Devereaux - Say No To Domestic Violence
"Say No to Domestic Violence" is as part of a District 9780 initiative to raise awareness for those in our community affected by family violence.
Family Violence takes many shapes and forms. Typically, it involves abusive behaviours from a person in your family or someone you have an intimate relationship with (either currently or in the past) whether you reside together or not.
Hear from Annette, our Vice President and "Say No" Club Champion as she provides much needed background and context to this serious issue and outlines some of the programs and initatives underway where we can look to make a difference in our community.
Newcomb Football and Netball Club
ROTARY - SPECIAL EVENT - You Can't Ask That! - Pub Chat
Wednesday 27 September 2023
Come along, enjoy the casual atmosphere and hear informed speakers on environment and sustainability. Ask those questions you have been looking for answers to.
3 Key Note Speakers
Andrew Stewart
Farmer - Regenerative farming
2020 Bob Hawke Landcare Award Winner
Coordinator Otway Agroforestry Network
James Murphy
Founder Southern Ocean Environmental Link (SOEL)
Mud Islands conservation, Shellfish Harbour Reef, Harbour Filter and Port Phillip Bay Pollution project
Grassroots Plastic Recycling
Pete Mercouriou
Senior Sustainability Officer
City of Greater Geelong
Drinks at bar prices and complementary nibbles
Cost is $5.00 per person.
Limited places – only 50 people can be catered for.
This activity is open to Rotarians and non-Rotarians alike.
Naval Association
2023 Footy Colours Dinner with Geelong Cats Mark Yeates (CANCELLED)
Tuesday 5 September 2023
Fight Cancer Foundation’s Footy Colours Day is a national fundraising event in September where thousands of Australians come together to show their support for kids with cancer.
Wear Your Footy Colours To Help Kids Fight Cancer and Hear Geelong Cats Legend Mark Yeates talk about the 'Woodstock of Grand Finals' - the 1989 VFL Grand Final between Geelong & Hawthorn. A CLASSIC clash still talked about today!
Geelong RSL
Rotary - Science and Engineering Dinner 15 August 2023
Tuesday 15 August 2023
Rotary Geelong East takes much pleasure in inviting you to our next scheduled FACE TO FACE meeting to be held at Newcomb Football and Netball Club this Tuesday, 15 August 2023.
2023 Science and Engineering Challenge
On the 15th & 16th August approximately 400 Year 10 students from the Geelong region will be competing in Science Technology Engineering and Mathematical (STEM) challenges at Science and Engineering Challenge (S&EC) at Deakin University Waurn Ponds.
Rotary Clubs of Geelong, along with a number of wonderful sponsors have made these days possible.
On Tuesday night 15th August, we would like to invite you to experience a sample of these STEM challenges for yourself, along with our Club Dinner Meeting.
Newcomb Football and Netball Club
ROTARY - SPECIAL EVENT - Meatless Family Meals!
Friday 11 August 2023
Meatless Family meals - Make and Eat
Chef Anita Rickey, from Diggers Vegie Kitchen, Anglesea, will share her passion with us for
plant-based food that is delicious and healthy for us and the environment. Together we will
prepare, cook and eat a family meal.
Cost is $5.00 per person.
Limited places – only 15 people can be catered for.
This activity is open to Rotarians and non-Rotarians alike.
Eastern Hub Training Kitchen
Rotary Geelong East - Dinner Meeting Invite Tuesday 1 August
Tuesday 1 August 2023
Rotary Geelong East takes much pleasure in inviting you to our next scheduled FACE TO FACE meeting to be held at Newcomb Football and Netball Club this Tuesday, 1 August 2023.
GUEST SPEAKER:
LITTLE DREAMERS AUSTRALIA
Little Dreamers support young people aged 4 to 25 who provide care for a family member affected by disability, chronic or mental illness, addiction or frail age.
Hear from Sasha and Monika as the share the story and impact of Little Dreamers, and the wonderful difference they make to Young Carers lives.
Newcomb Football and Netball Club
Rotary Geelong East - Dinner Meeting Invite Tuesday 18 July
Tuesday 18 July 2023
Rotary Geelong East takes much pleasure in inviting you to our next scheduled FACE TO FACE meeting to be held at Newcomb Football and Netball Club this Tuesday, 18 July 2023
Newcomb Football and Netball Club
Rotary Club of Geelong East - 2023/24 Changeover Celebration
Tuesday 4 July 2023
A warm invitation is extended to join the Rotary Club of Geelong East - Tuesday evening July 4th (6pm for 6:30pm start) for our Changeover Celebration to see in the 2023-2024 Rotary year and welcome the new President and Board.
With a number of special guests attending and entertainment from a local rising star, we can promise you another great night!
A night not to be missed. Partners, guests and friends all welcome!
Newcomb Football and Netball Club
Rotary Club of Geelong East - Meeting Invite Tuesday 20 June
Tuesday 20 June 2023
The Rotary Club of Geelong East takes much pleasure in inviting you to our next scheduled FACE TO FACE meeting to be held at Newcomb Football and Netball Club this Tuesday, 20 June 2023
Newcomb Football and Netball Club
ROTARY - SPECIAL EVENT - Sparrowvale Wetlands Project Tour
Saturday 17 June 2023
Be one of the first to visit this exciting CoGG project.
This natural and constructed wetlands occupy around 200 hectares with all areas subject to flooding at times from the Barwon River. Sparrowvale is a part of the Barwon River floodplain and supports a diverse range of salt marsh, sub-saline marsh and freshwater wetland vegetation.
Complementary morning tea, please BYO own coffee cup.
Please note: moderate fitness required as this will be a walking tour.
Self-drive or complimentary bus from Geelong CBD
Cost is $5.00 per person.
Limited places – only 15 people can be catered for.
This activity is open to Rotarians and non-Rotarians alike.
Sparrowvale Wetlands
Rotary Club of Geelong East - Meeting Invite Tuesday 6 June
Tuesday 6 June 2023
The Rotary Club of Geelong East takes much pleasure in inviting you to our next scheduled FACE TO FACE meeting to be held at Newcomb Football and Netball Club this Tuesday, 6 June 2023
Newcomb Football and Netball Club
Rotary Club of Geelong East - Meeting Invite Tuesday 16 May
Tuesday 16 May 2023
The Rotary Club of Geelong East takes much pleasure in inviting you to our next scheduled FACE TO FACE meeting to be held at Newcomb Football and Netball Club this Tuesday,16 May 2023
Special Event - PHF Recognition and RYLA Showcase
Newcomb Football and Netball Club
Rotary Club of Geelong East - Meeting Invite Tues 2 May 2023
Tuesday 2 May 2023
The Rotary Club of Geelong East takes much pleasure in inviting you to our next scheduled FACE TO FACE meeting to be held at Newcomb Football and Netball Club this Tuesday, 2 May 2023
Special Event - Rotary Theme 2023-24: Create Hope in the World
Rotary International President-elect R. Gordon R. McInally calls for members to capture the world's attention and lead the way toward possibilities far beyond our current expectations.
McInally, a member of the Rotary Club of South Queensferry, West Lothian, Scotland, revealed the 2023-24 presidential theme, Create Hope in the World, during the Rotary International Assembly in Orlando, Florida, USA.
Hear his superb keynote address as he urges members to promote peace in troubled nations, help those affected by conflict, and maintain the momentum of initiatives begun by past leaders.
One not to be missed, and one to inspire and challenge all of us to create hope.
Newcomb Football and Netball Club
Rotary Club of Geelong East - Meeting Invite Tues 18 April
Tuesday 18 April 2023
The Rotary Club of Geelong East takes much pleasure in inviting you to our next scheduled FACE TO FACE meeting to be held at Newcomb Football and Netball Club this Tuesday, 18 April 2023
Special Event - The History of Rotary
The History of Rotary is being presented by the Rotary Foundation Club Committee (RFCC) as the main feature of the program.
The highlight will be a reprise of the famous interview between Paul Harris and Leland Childs in 1945, by PP Peter Gillham and President Gary Newton which will be part humorous and part serious. This is a partners' night and not to be missed.
Newcomb Football and Netball Club
ROTARY - **SPECIAL EVENT** - Tour of COGG Composting Site
Saturday 15 April 2023
With food waste making up a third of the average household landfill bin, CoGG plans to
be processing all organic household waste from 2025-26.
The Anakie site uses in-vessel HotRot machines. This is a great opportunity to see how this site operates and maybe take home a few tips as well.
Self-drive or complimentary bus from Geelong CBD
Cost is $5.00 per person.
Limited places – only 15 people can be catered for.
This activity is open to Rotarians and non-Rotarians alike.
COGG Composting Site
Rotary Club of Geelong East - Meeting Invite Tues 4 April
Tuesday 4 April 2023
The Rotary Club of Geelong East takes much pleasure in inviting you to our next scheduled FACE TO FACE meeting to be held at Newcomb Football and Netball Club this Tuesday, 4 April 2023
Guest Speaker - Scott Smith: "Newcomb FNC - All Abilities Auskick Program"
Newcomb Power Football and Netball Club junior club coordinator Scott Smith has been heading up an all abilities Auskick program for three years and is leading the charge again this year.
Hear from 2022 National NAB Auskick Volunteer of the Year Scott Smith as he outlines the program's origins, it's challenges, stories and successes.
A wonderful example of Community and Service, truly inspiring and not to be missed.
Newcomb Football and Netball Club
Rotary Club of Geelong East - Meeting Invite Tues 21 March
Tuesday 21 March 2023
The Rotary Club of Geelong East takes much pleasure in inviting you to our next scheduled FACE TO FACE meeting to be held at Newcomb Football and Netball Club this Tuesday, 21 March 2023
Topic: "Co-designing a new Community Mental Health and Well Community Hub - Opens 2023!
Hear from Secretary and PE Sam Hayward as he outlines a ground breaking mental health initiative set to open later this year to serve the needs of our community, one that was co-designed and built alongside the very people who need it.
Newcomb Football and Netball Club
ROTARY - **SPECIAL EVENT** - Build Your Own Bee Hotel!
Saturday 18 March 2023
Bee Hotels have become an important part of providing garden bees with security from predators.
Given the importance of bees to our fruit, vegetables and flowers, it is important
that we provide them with as much support as possible. Bees have many human induced problems to contend with, so this is an opportunity for us to support them.
A ‘Build & Take’ workshop, is to be conducted on Saturday 18th March at Barwon Timber.
Materials supplied and you get to take home your Bee Hotel. Cost is $5.00 per person.
Children under 15 will not be allowed to make the hotel without parental guidance.
Limited places – only 15 people can be catered for.
This activity is open to Rotarians and non-Rotarians alike.
Barwon Timber
Rotary Club of Geelong East - Meeting Invite Tues 7 March
Tuesday 7 March 2023
The Rotary Club of Geelong East takes much pleasure in inviting you to our next scheduled FACE TO FACE meeting to be held at Newcomb Football and Netball Club this Tuesday, 7 March 2023
Special Event - PHF and Membership Evening
Newcomb Football and Netball Club
Rotary Club of Geelong East - Meeting Invite Tues 21 Feb
Tuesday 21 February 2023
The Rotary Club of Geelong East takes much pleasure in inviting you to our next scheduled FACE TO FACE meeting to be held at Newcomb Football and Netball Club this Tuesday, 21 February 2023
Guest Speaker: Hannah Simpkin - Give Where You Live
Newcomb Football and Netball Club
Rotary Club of Geelong East - Face to Face Meeting 7 Feb
Tuesday 7 February 2023
The Rotary Club of Geelong East takes much pleasure in inviting you to our next scheduled FACE TO FACE meeting to be held at Newcomb Football and Netball Club this Tuesday, 7 February.
Newcomb Football and Netball Club
Rotary Club of Geelong East - Meeting Invite Tues 31 January
Tuesday 31 January 2023
The Rotary Club of Geelong East takes much pleasure in inviting you to our next scheduled FACE TO FACE meeting to be held at Newcomb Football and Netball Club this Tuesday, 31 January 2023
Guest Speaker: Claire Ziegler - Geelong Repair Cafe
Newcomb Football and Netball Club
ROTARY CLUB OF GEELONG EAST - CHRISTMAS PARTY
Tuesday 20 December 2022
Come and join us for an evening of fun and celebration as we share Christmas with those close to us.
Meals will be provided, BYO drinks and any special dietary requirements.
No charge for children and grandchildren, and all are most welcome! (There may be a special appearance from Santa).
The home of Jane Bolton and Robert Wright
Rotary Club of Geelong East - Meeting Invite: Tues 6 Dec 22
Tuesday 6 December 2022
The Rotary Club of Geelong East takes much pleasure in inviting you to our next scheduled FACE TO FACE meeting to be held at Newcomb Football and Netball Club this Tuesday, 6 November 2022.
Guest Speaker: Lucy Loko, - The Lese Oalai Junior School , Gulf Province PNG
Newcomb Football and Netball Club
Rotary Club of Geelong East - Meeting Invite: 15 November
Tuesday 15 November 2022
The Rotary Club of Geelong East takes much pleasure in inviting you to our next scheduled FACE TO FACE meeting to be held at Newcomb Football and Netball Club this Tuesday, 15 November 2022.
This will also coincide with our AGM and a special visit from the 2022 AFL Premiership Cup.
Newcomb Football and Netball Club
World Polio Day - Special Event
Sunday 23 October 2022
You are invited!
Rotarian Paragliding Adventurer Ken Hutt, and Joe Carter, Film maker will do a Q & A following a sneak preview of "Fly From Everest" to mark World Polio Day
Geelong West Town Hall
Rotary Club of Geelong East - Face to Face Meeting 4 October
Tuesday 4 October 2022
The Rotary Club of Geelong East takes much pleasure in inviting you to our next scheduled FACE TO FACE meeting to be held at Newcomb Football and Netball Club this Tuesday, 4 October 2022.
Newcomb Football and Netball Club
Rotary Club of Geelong East - Weekly Face to Face Meeting
Tuesday 20 September 2022
The Rotary Club of Geelong East takes much pleasure in inviting you to our next scheduled FACE TO FACE meeting to be held at Newcomb Football and Netball Club this Tuesday, 20 September 2022.
GUEST SPEAKER: Member talk - Yan Lin
Newcomb Football and Netball Club
Rotary Club of Geelong East - Weekly Face to Face Meeting
Wednesday 7 September 2022
The Rotary Club of Geelong East takes much pleasure in inviting you to our next scheduled FACE TO FACE meeting to be held at Newcomb Football and Netball Club this Tuesday, 6 September 2022.
GUEST SPEAKER: Neil Thomas PHF - 'Mission to Seafarers'
Newcomb Football and Netball Club
Rotary Club of Geelong East - Weekly Face to Face Meeting
Tuesday 23 August 2022
The Rotary Club of Geelong East takes much pleasure in inviting you to our next scheduled FACE TO FACE meeting to be held at Newcomb Football and Netball Club this Tuesday, 23 August 2022.
GUEST SPEAKER: Kathy Rivett - District Governor 2022-23
Newcomb Football and Netball Club
Rotary Club of Geelong East - Weekly Face to Face Meeting
Tuesday 2 August 2022
The Rotary Club of Geelong East takes much pleasure in inviting you to our next scheduled FACE TO FACE meeting to be held at Newcomb Football and Netball Club this Tuesday, 28 June 2022.
GUEST SPEAKER: Nick Terry - Acting Inspector, Victoria Police
Victoria Police Leaders Mentoring Program
Hear from Nick as he provides an overview of the Mentoring Program and shares with us details of the Community Project that he is undertaking!
Newcomb Football and Netball Club
Rotary Club of Geelong East - Club Assembly Meeting
Tuesday 19 July 2022
A warm invitation is extended to join the Rotary Club of Geelong East - Tuesday 19th July 2022 - (6pm for 6:30pm start).
Club President Gary says:
‘It’s about YOU, it’s about me but really it’s about US.
Club Discovery!! (formerly known as Club Assembly, same same only different)
The purpose of Club Discovery is to DISCOVER more about each other, DISCOVER what YOU would like to achieve personally this year as you Image Rotary and DISCOVER more about the Projects being undertaken!
Newcomb Football and Netball Club
Rotary Club of Geelong East - 2022/2023 Changeover Party
Tuesday 5 July 2022
A warm invitation is extended to join the Rotary Club of Geelong East - Tuesday evening July 5th (6pm for 6:30pm start) for our Changeover Party to see in the 2022-2023 Rotary year and welcome the new President and Board.
Very Special Entertainment from the "Coodabeen Champions" - Greg Champion!!
A great night and one not to be missed. Partners, guests and friends all welcome!
Newcomb Football and Netball Club
Rotary Club of Geelong East - Weekly Face to Face Meeting
Tuesday 28 June 2022
The Rotary Club of Geelong East takes much pleasure in inviting you to our next scheduled FACE TO FACE meeting to be held at Newcomb Football and Netball Club this Tuesday, 28 June 2022.
Our guest speaker will be Sainab Sheikh, President of the Rotary Club of North Melbourne.
Sainab will tell us about life in Somalia and of her work with the Somali Women’s Development Association here in Australia.
It's sure to be a remarkable story... one you won't want to miss!
Newcomb Football and Netball Club
Rotary Club of Geelong East - Weekly Face to Face Meeting
Tuesday 7 June 2022
The Rotary Club of Geelong East takes much pleasure in inviting you to our next scheduled FACE TO FACE meeting for a CLUB ASSEMBLY to be held at Newcomb Football and Netball Club this Tuesday 7 June 2022.
Have Your Say at Club Assembly. It's your chance as a member or friend of Rotary Club of Geelong East to provide feedback which will be of great help to us all going forward.
We'll also reflect on your feedback throughout the past Rotary Year and look to more opportunities for 2022/23.
Newcomb Football and Netball Club