"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 - 21 September 2026
What's coming up…
Upcoming Events
Rotary Mount Martha this week
MM Fire Brigade site visit 14.9.26
Padua College Mock Interviews 15.9.26
Bunnings BBQ 18.9.26
RYPEN at The Briars 20.9.26
Padua College Interviews
Containers 4 Community 901,200
What's coming up….
This Monday 21 September, we will be meeting at The Mornington Hotel, at 6.00pm for a 6.30pm start - and ALL are welcome!
We are very much looking forward to hearing from Peter Clifton from Rotary Sorrento who will speak on the Portsea Camp project, a Frankston Mornington Peninsula Community Group Project.
Following the presentation, at around 7.45pm, club members will be invited to remain to hear an update on an important club matter, to conclude by 8.30pm.
Next week we will be visiting the Mount Martha Life Saving Club from 6.00pm for dinner and a site visit.
Upcoming Events
Mon 21 Sep - Board Meeting
Mon 21 Sep - Peter Clifton, Portsea Camp
Tues 22 Sep - Ritchies Fun Day, MM Village
Mon 28 Sep - MMLSC dinner & site visit
Sat 3 Oct - MM Village BBQ - Wheelchairs 4 Kids
Sun 4 Oct - Bunnings BBQ
Mon 5 Oct - Community, International & Youth Committees
Mon 12 Oct - Membership Committee
Mon 12 Oct -Georgia Hocking, It's Okay Not To Be Okay
Last Monday we enjoyed a delicious dinner and site visit at Mount Martha Fire Brigade, hosted by Captain Brandon Crowder and members of the brigade.
Seeing the foam branches which our club helped sponsor together with a tour of the trucks and station, made for a most enjoyable and informative evening.
Captain Brandon Crowder gave our members a feel for some of their equipment they use and some of their brigade needs as we head into the summer season.
A very interesting and informative evening with the Mount Martha Fire Brigade
Padua College Mock Interviews 15.9.26
On Monday, Rotarians and supporters from our club met some absolutely delightful young people at Padua College. We took part in mock interviews with the Year 12 VCE Vocational Major students. These students are looking at gaining an apprenticeship or employment rather than going straight from school to university. We were all impressed by the students who were engaging, friendly and grateful for our participation.
The future is in good hands!
Many thanks to Kaye Stokes, Jill Cummins, Bernie Meehan, Peter Rawlings, Mark Dobson and Tom Barrett, who joined me and for their support of this program.
If you would like to meet some impressive youngsters, why not join us on Monday October 19th from 11.30 to 1.30 and participate in the year 11 mock interviews?? Contact Phyl Scales if you are able to do so.
Phyl Scales, School Mock Interviews Coordinator
Bunnings BBQ 18.9.26
On Friday this week we had glorious weather as we raised $1,220 for our clubs international projects.
Our ongoing thanks to Bunnings Mornington for the opportunity to serve and to help raise funds for our projects.
RYPEN 20.9.26
The Rotary Youth Program of ENrichment, a program close to the hearts of many of us at Rotary Mount Martha, was hosted this year at the Briars in Mount Martha.
An opportunity presented itself for our club to serve up the final lunch for the RYPENians, camp leaders, visiting Rotarians and parents.
In all we catered for around 150 with beef and chicken burgers and our trademark sausage sizzle.
Our congratulations to all involved and our thanks to our team who delivered with culinary distinction.
The RYPENians and leaders were hungry for our burgers and sausages.
Photos of all students provided with parental consent
Our team truly did a magnificent job
Rob Cook thanked the RYPEN camp leaders Christine and Hannah on their leadership of RYPEN 2026
Padua College Interviews
Padua College Year 11 Mock Interviews
There are 30 VCE Vocational Major Year 11 students to be interviewed on Monday October 19 from 11 am to 1.30pm.
Once again if you are available for this program could you please let Phyl Scales know by text message on 0419138187 or by email at phylscales@yahoo.com
H5 bird flu
As Australia is currently dealing with our first mainland detection of H5 bird flu in wild birds, Kevin Gibson our Environment Chair has asked us to be aware but not alarmed.
Containers for Community
901,200 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
Dava Hotel
Mornington Secondary College
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
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.
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