Club Newsletter 2026-27
Rotary Manningham City

15 October, 2026

 


Club Co-Presidents 2026-27
Brian Negus and Brian Tyedin

In This Newsletter

  • Co-Presidents Report
  • CareNet
  • Important next week - No Meeting on Wednesday. Dinner at Manningham Council Function Centre on Thursday 22nd Oct contact Ian Goldsmith.
  • No Meeting at Manningham Hotel on Wednesday 21st Oct.
  • Unfortunately the expected Spring Carnival Racing Night on 4th Nov. is cancelled due to the Finals of the Schools Speech Comp. occurring that night.
Fill the Box for Christmas 

Fill the Box for our Community in need - CareNet Food

Manningham Business Awards

 

Delivered in partnership by Rotary Manningham City and Manningham Council, the Manningham Business Awards celebrate outstanding achievements across the business community. 

The Presentation Dinner is being held on Thursday the 22nd of October and in recognition of our Rotary Club’s contribution to the Manningham community and these Awards, we would be delighted to welcome you as our guest to help celebrate this year's finalists and winners….Yes this is a free event for Rotary Manningham City members and partners.

Event details

  • Date: Thursday 22 October 2026

  • Time: 6 pm to 10 pm

  • Venue: Manningham Function Centre, 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster

  • Dress code: Cocktail

  • Cost: Free to Club members and partners

The evening will include a 3-course meal and drinks, networking opportunities, and the announcement of category winners, including the inaugural Manningham Business of the Year Award.

We want as many Rotarians and partners to attend as possible so please respond asap to Ian Goldsmith (ian.goldsmith@bigpond.com) with any dietary requirements and the name of the person requiring them. 

This will be a wonderful opportunity to showcase our Rotary Club to the Manningham community.

Manningham Family Festival 

Rotary Manningham City welcomes the Manningham Community, and the wider community, to the Manningham Family Festival and the Walk for Youth Mental Health on 25th October, to be held at Ruffly Lake Park in George Street, Doncaster East from 9am to 4pm. Parking is accessible from King Street. We have partnered with Scouts Victoria and the City of Manningham to promote the importance of Youth Mental Health in association with the Manningham Family Festival.

The Walk is to raise awareness and support this critical cause to de-stigmatise mental health. Bring the family along for a stroll around the park. Sign-in commences at 9.30am for a 10am start, pre-registered walkers will all get a free hat.  To register, type Rotary Manningham City into your search engine to find the registration, and also register for the Scouts World Activity Zone, including the Festival Carnival for the kids. 

Don't miss this fabulous Festival Day for families with a huge range of craft stalls, fresh produce, plants and more. We have a full-day program of entertainment with local groups performing drama, music and dancing. Lots of activities for kids with an animal farm, and a huge range of carnival rides. A range of food stalls featuring many cultures will be provided, so make sure you can spend a great day with the family. Check our facebook page for updates.   

https://www.facebook.com/rotarymanninghamcity

Disco Black Tie Event 
Mayoral Black Tie Disco Nov 7th, 2026
Mayoral Black Tie Disco Nov 7th, 2026
Nov 07, 2026 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm UTC+11:00

Manningham Council Function Centre

Rotary South Pacific Zone 8 Conference

Registrations are now open for the Rotary South Pacific Conference 2026, 30 Oct–1 Nov in Melbourne. This year’s theme — People • Planet • Peace — brings together an exceptional lineup of speakers. Members will leave with practical tools, fresh ideas, and renewed confidence in Rotary’s future.

Clubs and members are encouraged to also consider:

·       President’s Breakfast (Sat) — an energising session with incoming RI President Larry Lunsford, designed for current and future club leaders. Registration Link

·       Rotary Foundation Masterclass (Fri) — with Past RI President and incoming TRF Trustee Chair Gordon McInally, focusing on mental health, impact, and how clubs can use Foundation grants more effectively. Registration Link

·       Saturday Gala Dinner — Unmasked: Masquerade Ball A spectacular evening featuring performances from classical musicals, a professional jazz band, a Phantom‑themed surprise duet, and a dramatic all‑guest unmasking moment. Clubs may wish to book as a group via the main conference registration site.

·       Friday night fellowship dinner – an informal opportunity to socialise with members from across the region.  Registration Link

Main Conference Registration Link

Op-Shop Reminders October 2026

Saturdays 9:30am - 1:30pm

Saturday 24 October 

Ian Goldsmith

Daryl Brown

Saturday 31 October

Jan Roberts

Sandra Illingworth

Saturday 07 November: Soula Ganiatsas
Dean Drummond
Saturday 14 November: 

Luke Bastian

Grahm Richardson 

Saturday  21 November: 

Brian Negus

Bruce Evans

Saturday 28 November:

Jan Roberts

Sandra Illingworth

To see the complete Roster click here Op Shop Saturday Roster. 

If you are unable to make your shift, please arrange for another club member to take your place or contact Ian Goldsmith.

Upcoming Events

Days for Girls - Lyn Moore
Oct 28, 2026
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
District Grand Final Speech Competition
Nov 04, 2026
6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
ManningJAM Youth Fest
Nov 07, 2026
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Mayoral Black Tie Disco Nov 7th
Nov 07, 2026
6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Bendigo Bank - Chris Cahir
Nov 11, 2026
6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
View entire list

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