Club bank account: 633-000 Account 151 262 821 with your surname please
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Welcome to the Rotary Club of Flemington Kensington Inc. Established in March 1987, we are the inner Melbourne club based just 5kms from the city and serving the communities of Flemington, Kensington, West Melbourne, Ascot Vale and Moonee Ponds. When chartered, we were the first club in our district to meet for breakfast, meeting the needs of our members who were mostly local businessmen.Our 36 current members come from varied occupations and backgrounds.
We now meet fortnightly: on the 1st Wednesday for breakfast, and on the 3rd Wednesday for dinner, suiting the needs of members. Attendance at every meeting is not compulsory. READ MORE
Rotary Op Shop
Located at 444 Racecourse Road near the corner of Clarence Street, we have been serving the community since 2010.
Totally volunteer run, the shop provides the funds for our club to do our work in the community.
Open Wednesday to Saturday, we have a wide range of clothing, shoes, kitchen and household goods, manchester, books, toys and collectables.
Volunteers are welcome - WWCC required.
Club bank account: 633-000 Account 151 262 821 with your surname pleaseLast month was the date of the long-awaited Rotary-organised Northern Territory Safari.
19 youth exchange students and 2 chaperones met up at Melbourne airport and flew into Darwin, where we spent two nights.
Over the 2 weeks, we travelled about 9,000kms!
Darwin, Kakadu, Corroboree Billabong, Katherine, Nitnit Gorge, Alice Springs, Kata Tjuta, Artilla,, Kings Canyon and Uluru.
Did you know that our Rotary Op Shop is a recycling hub?
We don't just sell secondhand goods. The shop collects items which are then directed to multiple destinations:
* baby and children's clothes for the Caroline Chisholm Society,
* kitchen and household goods for Rotary Inner Melbourne Emergency Network - RIMERN
* picture story books for Maternal & Child Health nurses to distribute to underprivileged families
* sanitary and toiletry products for Share the Dignity
* Mobile Muster phone collection
* recycling textiles and worn, damaged materials
* toiletries, warm clothing and sleeping bags for the homeless through Youth Projects
* children's fiction books for the The Venny and Djerring Hub children's programs
* mobility aids for older and disabled people
* electric cables and chargers
*** coming soon batteries, plastic bottle lids, bread tags, foil medication packs, spectacles
Are you able to help? Drop off to us at 444 Racecourse Road in Flemington.
Open Wednesday to Friday 11-4 and Saturdays 10-2. Access via rear lane for drop offs.
We regret to announce of the passing of Jim Cook, PP Rotary Club of North Melbourne, PHF.Jim was a very good friend to the Rotary Club of Flemington and was deeply involved with us as we chartered.
The Rotary Club of North Melbourne was our parent club, and then President Marcel Kaye and PP Jim Hosie working with our charter members to establish us. Jim was President 1987-1988 following Marcel.
The Rotary Club of North Melbourne was our parent club, and then President Marcel Kaye and PP Jim Hosie working with our charter members to establish us. Jim was President 1987-1988 following Marcel.
Our sympathies are extended to his widow Olga and family. Jim was 89.
By my count, I spent less than 48 hours at home during the two weeks. 
1. Easter at Mornington with Jess and Hayden and Jess' family.
2. Airlie Beach Queensland with Jess and Hayden.
3. Touring Tasmania with my host family.
It was the most exciting and tiring 2 weeks so far!
Lenka and the other exchange students will soon start out on their outback Safari. Our district is joining with District 9790: the students all know each other as we have joined them for the induction camps.
Their itinerary includes flying to Darwin on Sunday 10th May and then exploring Litchfield and Kakadu National Parks before heading to Katherine and the gorges. After a night at a cattle station its onto Alice Springs, then Uluru, Kata Tjuta and Kings Canyon. The tour ends on May 21st when they fly back to Melbourne.
We wish them all the best as they set out on such a great adventure.
Supported by a grant from Moonee Valley Council, we were able to support 4 schools with participation in
RYDA. Over the last 6 months, 263 students and 20 teachers from 3 schools attended the day long program run by Road Safety Education Australia and Anton Hockey.
Buckley Park College, Essendon Keilor College and Mount Alexander College year 10 & 11 students participated in the 5 hour program. Rosehill College will attend in October.
RYDA. Over the last 6 months, 263 students and 20 teachers from 3 schools attended the day long program run by Road Safety Education Australia and Anton Hockey.
Buckley Park College, Essendon Keilor College and Mount Alexander College year 10 & 11 students participated in the 5 hour program. Rosehill College will attend in October.
It was a fantast
ic day at the Moonee Valley Festival in Queens Park.
With superb autumn weather, the crowds arrived early and, with a diverse range of activities, families and new citizens alike enjoyed the vibrant community atmosphere.
Our barbecue was a resounding success, commencing at 10am and offering a variety of vegetarian, gluten-free, and traditional options to cater to all tastes.
Sincere thanks to Anwar who is always prepared and to all who helped out.
ic day at the Moonee Valley Festival in Queens Park.With superb autumn weather, the crowds arrived early and, with a diverse range of activities, families and new citizens alike enjoyed the vibrant community atmosphere.
Our barbecue was a resounding success, commencing at 10am and offering a variety of vegetarian, gluten-free, and traditional options to cater to all tastes.
Sincere thanks to Anwar who is always prepared and to all who helped out.
President Meli
na was joined by Beate, Deborah, Frances, Karolina, Nicole and Juliet, Chris and Charlotte and students from MAC.
Members enjoyed catching up with formr Mayor Ava and Rotary North Essendon's Rod Gurry.
na was joined by Beate, Deborah, Frances, Karolina, Nicole and Juliet, Chris and Charlotte and students from MAC.Members enjoyed catching up with formr Mayor Ava and Rotary North Essendon's Rod Gurry.
3 local women presented an inspiring panel discussion led by Mayor Rose Iser. Delicious food and good company.
Past District Governor Senake Ameresinghe officiated at the recent opening at the Wariyapola school.
This playground came from Manningham Council and was organised through Rotary Nunawading as part of the recent container shipment.
Lachlan Janetzki was our club's candidate to attend the Rotary Youth Leadership Award at Camp Getaway this year.
Lachlan is a graduate of Mount Alexander College, a former school captain, and a recipient of our club civics and
citizenship award at Ascot Vale West PS in 2018.
citizenship award at Ascot Vale West PS in 2018.
Meeting information:
1st Wednesday of every month at Mama Bear Cafe, 528 Racecourse Road Flemington 3031.
1st Wednesday of every month at Mama Bear Cafe, 528 Racecourse Road Flemington 3031.
745am for an 8am start.
3rd Wednesday for dinner. Check calendar for details.