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Paul Carlin Outstanding Community Leadership Award
The Rotary Club of Carlton recognises the outstanding work of these dedicated leaders:
2017-2018 Natalie Warren, Kathleem Syme Community Centre
2018-2019 Maree Rabach
2019-2020 Khanya Ibrahim, Harari Womens Group
2020-2021 Alison Beck, Carlton North Railway House
2021-2022 Jazmyn Walkin, BSL Breakfast Club
2022-2023 Prof. David Forrest, St Vincent de Paul Parkville Conference
Rotary Club of Carlton Community Award
The Rotary Club of Carlton recognises the outstanding work of these dedicated leaders:
2010-2011 Leading Senior Constable Nick Parissis
2011-2012 Mary Parfrey, Carlton Neighbourhood Learning Centre
2012-2013 Rev. Dr John Evans, Chuch of All Nations and
Julie Large, Principal Carlton Primary School
2013-2014 Brian Falconer
2014-2015 Bichhoa Ha
2015-2016 Maria Ibrahim
2016-2017 Peter Behrendorff, Carlton Aus Kick
Rotary Club of Carlton Vocational Award
The Rotary Club of Carlton recognises the outstanding work of these dedicated leaders:
2017-2018 Mary Galea, Dept of Medicine, RMH, Melb Uni.

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President's Message 2023-24
Welcome to the Rotary Club of Carlton (RCC), known as the ‘Friendly Club’. We are strongly aligned with Rotary International’s vision to “Create Hope in The World.” Our projects, briefly outlined on the projects page accessible from the menu above, aim to Inform – Inspire and provide Impact aligned with our Club Vision “Together we see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change across the globe, in our communities and in ourselves.”
In addition, this year I would like to focus on:
- Continue our “Caring for Carlton” motto
- Membership Drive
- Book Store
- Generate Corporate Sponsorship
- Establish Lygon Farmers Market - in partnership with Carlton Inc.
- Continue to prioritise Environmental Sustainability and Circular Economy projects.
- Mental health (Resilience)
- Continue to prioritise to End Polio
- Leverage from the Regionalisation Pilot Project
It is an honour to serve as President of the RCC for the next 12 months. I look forward to the support of RCC members and Portfolio Chairs.
Professor Milé Terziovski
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Get Ready - End Polio Walk 1 - 10 October
October is fast approaching and that means it is nearly time for our End Polio Walk to commence.
Join Team Rotary Club of Carlton, so far we have Parisa, Mile, Maureen & Melissa who have pledged to walk in October. You can register yourself, join our team and set your walking and fundraising goals. Register here: https://www.rotarywalkwithus.org/
Or you can donate to our teams efforts here: https://www.rotarywalkwithus.org/fundraisers/rotaryclubofcarlton please share this link with family and friends.
To add to the fun of the month, the following activities have been arranged to help you reach your targeted kms.
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Launch Event: Sunday 1st October - WH Lee Park, Cnr Davis St and The Esplanade, Altona. 10am for a lovely walk around the foreshore.
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Paws for Polio Walk: Saturday 14th October. Elsternwick Park. 10am with your four-legged furry friend.
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Bendigo's walk to EndPolio: Sunday 22nd October (to be confirmed)
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Final Walk: Sunday 29th October - Studley Park, Kew. 10am with two walking options

Writing Workshop with Janette Leigh
Rotary Club of Carlton
Meets
1st Tuesdays at 12:45pm for 1:00pm
Graduate House,
University of Melbourne,
220 Leicester Street Carlton 3053
3rd Tuesdays at 6:30pm for 7:00pm
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DG Ron Payne
Ron has been a member of the Rotary Club of Eaglehawk for seventeen years, having twice served as President and filling most Board positions in that time. His District leadership journey started with the role of Assistant Governor and has included duties on various committees as well as mentoring the AG team.
A strong commitment to ensuring the District Team provides direct support and guidance to clubs and club officers is a key priority for Ron. Promotion of the excellent work undertaken across the District clubs through focused Public Image strategies will also be pursued.
Communication is also of paramount importance and the coming work on the Regionalisation Pilot will require clear and supportive interactions between the District Team and clubs if effective change is to be achieved.
Ron enjoyed a 47-year career with the Department of Education that saw him involved in teaching, principalship and senior management roles within communities across western and central Victoria. Ron and Deb have two adult daughters and six grandchildren who they enjoy sharing some of their time with.
Rotarians worldwide are inspired by the Rotary theme of “Service Above Self” and are guided by reference to ‘The Four-Way Test’. In particular, ‘The Four-Way Test’ challenges Rotarians, in everything they do, to ask of themselves:
“Of the things we think say or do:
- Is it the TRUTH?
- Is it FAIR to all concerned?
- Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?
- Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?"