"Mount Martha Rotary is a group of dedicated volunteers who believe in service above self and building community. We are involved in a diverse range of activities that strive to improve life for others."
Acknowledges the importance of protecting and preserving the environment.
Is proactive in promoting environmentally sustainable projects.
Ensures that at all current and future Rotary projects and events, consideration will be given to:
· Reducing Waste
· Promoting Recycling
· Reducing the Environmental Impact
Rotary Themes 2026 -27
In this Edition - 6 July 2026
Upcoming Events
Rotary Mount Martha this week
Vale Barrie Sweeney PHF
Rotary Mount Martha Changeover 29.6.26
Mount Martha Village BBQ 4.7.26
What's coming up…
Committee Meetings 6.7.26
Briars Tree Planting 26.7.26
BGS Mock Interviews 31.7.26
Containers 4 Community 832,800
Upcoming Events
Mon 6 July - Committee Meetings
Mon 13 July - M'ship Committee 5pm TMH
Mon 13 July - Chrestyna Kmetj - Humanitarian Aid, Ukraine
Fri 17 July - Bunnings BBQ
Sun 26 July - Tree Planting at The Briars
Mon 20 July - Jacqueline Kemp from Mount Martha House Community Centre
Fri 31 July - BGS Mock Interviews
Sat 1 Aug - MM Village BBQ
Mon 3 Aug - Committee Meetings
Mon 10 Aug - Site Visit to Mount Martha Fire Brigade
Rotary Mount Martha this week
Vale Barrie Sweeney PHF
It was with great sadness that we learnt of the passing of our active and esteemed Member, Barrie Sweeney this week.
Barrie was a special friend to many of us and a genuinely wonderful and active Rotarian over many years of service.
He first joined Rotary Keysborough back in 1979 and joined Mount Martha in 1999, serving as our club Secretary in 2015-16.
Barrie had suffered ill health in recent years and whilst his passing comes as a shock, Barrie is now at peace.
Barrie's funeral will be held at Tobin Brothers, Esplanade, Mount Martha on Friday 10 July at 2.00pm and Roger Annear will lead a condolence motion when we next meet as a club on Monday 13 July.
Our sincere condolences to Lorraine and their sons at this saddest of times.
RIP Barrie.
Barrie Sweeney PHF
Rotary Mount Martha Changeover 29.6.26
Anne and her team did an outstanding job preparing for our club Changeover dinner last Monday
The food was delicious
The dinner that preceded the Changeover formalities was attended by over 100 Rotarians and guests.
Our MC for the night was Honorary Rotarian Gary Sanford who did an outstanding job .
President Anne provided her Presidents Report for 2025-26 after serving three magnificent years as our club President
Congratulations to 2025-26 President's Awardee, Kevin Gibson
Geoff Kidd was recognised with a Paul Harris fellow, in part for his service with Mount Martha Fire Brigade and the Community Bank Mount Martha
Gordon Morriss was also recognised with a Paul Harris +1 for his contribution to the club Board and as a past Treasurer of our club
Rosann (Rosie) Italiano was recognised with a Paul Harris Fellow in part for her service to the Mornington Community Support Centre, and for her support of Monique and her family following the loss of Quinn and Hunter. Rosie has been a regular at Quinn's Place and continues to be such a shining light for many in our community.
District Governor Peter Behm thanked Anne Shaw for her three year term as Club President and then inducted Peter Rawlings as club President for 2026-27
Peter presented Anne with a card of thanks for her service from those attending our changeover
Peter gave an acceptance speech acknowledging the many Rotarians, organisations and community supporters who help make things happen!
The new 2026-27 club Board was presented with past President Anne, Secretary Byron, President and Treasurer Peter, President elect Mark and Directors Wayne Jenkins and Bernie Meehan.
Sue from Blackbird Cafe, Mornington and Anne were thanked for their preparation of the magnificent food provided for the occasion.
Our MC Gary Sanford, Community Liaison from the Community Bank Mount Martha was thanked for his great work on the night.
Members of the Mornington Community Support Centre were on hand to congratulate Rosie on her Paul Harris Fellow recognition.
MMV Village BBQ 4.7.26
On a cool wet winters day our village BBQ raised $698 for the Mount Martha Fire Brigade which will go towards new GPS for their fire trucks. Our thanks to the Community Bank Mount Martha for their ongoing sponsorship of our BBQs.
Our new Rotary Mount Martha table cloth was on show for all to see!
What's coming up….
This Monday 76 July we will be holding our Committee Meetings with Community (7.30am Degani, Bentons Square), International (5.00pm Mornington Hotel), Youth (6.00pm Mornington Hotel). See you there!
Briars Tree Planting 26.7.26
Kevin Gibson is encouraging us to join in on a tree planting morning at The Briars on Sunday 26 July from 9am to 12.30pm.
Many of you are old hands at interviews – mock ones and real ones – and good hands too! I am looking for volunteers to participate in mock interviews at Balcombe Grammar on Friday July 31st.
8.00 - 9.00 Meet and greet and discuss session
9.00 - 10.30 Interviews and feedback
10.30 - 11.00 Morning tea
11.00 - 12.40 Interviews and feedback
12.40 - 1.30 Lunch and reflection
1.30 - 2.00 Interviews as required
If you would love to meet some wonderful young people can you please text me on 0419 138 187 or email me at phylscales@yahoo.com Lunch & morning tea will be provided. Even if you can help for only part of the day, your assistance would be greatly appreciated.
Phyl Scales - Mock interviews coordinator
Containers for Community
832,800 containershave now come through the OTC since we started and our donor and supporter partners keep growing. We thank each and every one of them for their ongoing support.
Please let Rob Davies know if you have containers to donate. Thank you.
Our Container Donor organisations are:
Mornington Community Support Centre
Devil Bend Golf Club
Mornington Gardens Holiday Village
Mount Martha Golf Club
Blackbird Cafe, Mornington
Mount Martha Community House
Martha's Point Retirement Village
Mornington Motel
Degani Cafe, Bentons Square
Donato's Cafe, Craigie Road
Martha Bay Village
Beleura Village Social Club
20 Main Street Mornington
Mount Martha Tennis Club
Frankston Golf Club
Mount Martha Cricket Club
The Briars, Mount Martha
Heronswood, Dromana
Somerville Primary School
Tar Barrel Brewery
Mount Martha Primary School
Buddies Cafe
South Mornington Football Netball Club
Citation Oval
Our Container Supporter organisations are:
Mornington Yacht Club
Mount Martha Bowls and Petanque Club
Alexandra Park Project
Mount Martha Life Saving Club
Mornington Football Netball Club
Mornington Cricket Club
Mornington Civic Bowls Club
The Bays Hospital
Commonfolk
New Peninsula Men's Shed
Rotary Mount Eliza
Voices of Frankston
The Rotary Club of Mount Martha - Over The Counter site is located at the Mornington Community Support Centre, 320 Main Street, Mornington and operates Monday to Friday, 11am to 1pm.
Sponsored by the Community Bank Mount Martha
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