This year, as we do annually, Rotary Social Impact Network are doing Plastic Free July
You can go completely plastic free, commit to some improvement, do it alone or as a team, here’s a calendar of idea on how you can join in – make your pledge now at https://www.plasticfreejuly.org/pledge/
Saturday saw our members attend Michele Ellery – District Governor, Rotary Clubs,Blue Mountains to the sea changeover from 2025/2026 – 2026/2027 Rotary year.
Our Michelle Westlund was acknowledged for her tireless efforts in Learning and Development as well as her efforts in Youth Protection with a Service to District award.
Our Melanie Lewis presented the district awards for the Environment area of focus.
And our club Rotary Social Impact Network was awarded the small club membership award.
We’d love to congratulate DG Michele Ellery on an incredible 25/26 and we can’t wait to see how your 2 from 2 plays out.
Congratulations to all the individuals and clubs recognized at this years event – including David Clark on 50 years of service and John Dodd on his Service to Rotary International.
Well done to everyone we can wait to serve with you in 2026/27 to #createlastingimpact
As we approach changeover season, where all club and district leadership reflect and celebrate on the challenges and successes for this last 12 months and new leadership prepare to take on the role for the coming year, we’d like to say Thank You!
Thank you to all our members, to our leaders and our friends from across our global Rotary Family.
Thank you for the difference you make to the communities locally and globally, that benefit from your sustainable impact projects and programs whose impact will last for generations, and all because you answered the call for service – to go beyond yourself and to serve others.
If you want to make impact beyond measure and change the world – ask us how.
📷Debbie Vance
What happens when Rotary clubs from three countries come together with one shared purpose?
Something bigger than geography.
Bigger than borders.
Bigger than any one club alone.
This week marked the exciting launch of our International Collaboration for Collective Action bringing together the Rotary Clubs of Colombo City, Global Roots, Serenissima and Social Impact Network.
From Sri Lanka, Italy and Australia to explore how collective action can create meaningful change in our communities.
At the launch, Rotary South Pacific Council Chair Jenni Herring and District 9685 Governor Michelle Ellery congratulated the partnership, recognising the creativity, innovation and vision behind this bold new venture.
Why does this matter?
Because the challenges facing communities today do not stop at borders — and neither should our solutions.
By sharing ideas, skills, networks and lived experiences across continents, Rotary strengthens its ability to respond, innovate and create sustainable impact.This collaboration reflects the very heart of Rotary:
– International understanding
– Service above self
– Innovation through partnership
– Creating lasting change in communities
Together, these clubs will explore opportunities to support projects, exchange ideas, strengthen cultural connections and demonstrate what is possible when Rotarians unite with purpose.
The future of Rotary is collaborative, connected and courageous — and this initiative is a powerful example of that future in action.
If you believe in the power of partnership and collective impact, now is the time to get involved, start conversations and help shape what comes next.
If you would more information, please reach out to us.
