About Rotary Phillip Island & San Remo

Penguin Parade Visitor Centre - credit: Wee Ping Khoo

The Rotary Club of Phillip Island and San Remo

The Rotary Club of Phillip Island and San Remo was originally chartered on the 4th of May 1977. We are a small Island and village community at the entrance to Western Port Bay. We are surrounded by an amazing number of wildlife attractions and magnificent scenery.

Our enthusiastic members are all committed to having fun and fellowship whilst networking and providing humanitarian community service; both locally, Australia wide and internationally.

We enjoy great diversity within our Club, which is an important asset for us as we engage with many diverse communities in need.

The Rotary Club of Phillip Island and San Remo provides:

  • Service opportunities – the satisfaction of giving back to your community.
  • Friendship – enjoying fellowship and camaraderie with like-minded people
  • Good Citizenship – meetings inform us about what is taking place in our local community, the nation and internationally
  • Professional networking opportunities – membership represents a cross section of our community
  • Youth Development – we sponsor a wide range of Youth Development Programs including Youth Exchange
  • International Awareness – the opportunity to build goodwill and peace throughout the world
  • Leadership development – team building, fundraising, public speaking, planning, organization and communication are some of the skills that club members have the opportunity to develop.
  • Diversity in membership – we represent a wide variety of the communities professional men and women, including leaders in business, industry, primary producers, the arts, government and education.
  • Ethical Environment – Rotary encourages high ethical standards in one’s profession and respect for others. Rotarians abide by THE FOUR-WAY TEST for the things we think, say or do:
  • Is it the TRUTH?
  • Is it FAIR to all concerned?
  • Will it build GOODWILL & BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?
  • Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?

Meetings

Our club meets every Monday from 6:00 pm until about 8:00 pm.

Every meeting follows roughly the same format and traditions are respected. However, as a rule, meetings have both formal and informal elements and fun and fellowship are a priority. The opportunity to enjoy a meal with members is provided every week. This rotates from semi-formal to informal each week, although not everyone participates in the dining opportunity every week. Again individual member choice is respected.

Guest Speakers & Visitors Welcome

Most meetings include the opportunity to hear from a speaker. We are very fortunate that we have some interesting and esteemed members of our community that are willing to share their achievements, challenges and lessons with us.

We also hear from travelling speakers and invited guests from around the world, as well as Rotary members reporting back on humanitarian work they have been involved in.

Visitors are always welcome and if you would like to learn more about our Club and attend any of our meetings as a visitor you will always be welcome, and made welcome!

Phillip Island and San Remo Stories

Supporting St. Johns Unity Church Christmas Lunch

Jan 2024

St. John's Uniting Church Community Meal didn't just put on a Christmas feast; they orchestrated a symphony of joy, goodwill, and deliciousness that will resonate in the memories of all who attended.

The Christmas lunch was a symphony of flavours - a crescendo of nibbles, a harmony of charcuterie, a seafood sonata, and a roast meat rhapsody. The main course was a medley of vegetables and salads, a culinary orchestra that left taste buds singing. And just when you thought it couldn't get any better, the quintessential Christmas pudding took centre stage, joined by custard and chocolates for the bravest dessert enthusiasts.

Approximately 60 souls found a seat at this gastronomic gala, where friends and strangers blended into a cacophony of chatter and chomping. The feast was not just a feast; it was a celebration of togetherness, where each person felt a sense of belonging, warmth, and joy.

As the guests departed, their hearts and bellies full, their comments echoed the sentiment of a truly magical day. "Probably the best Christmas dinner I've ever had!" exclaimed one, while another expressed gratitude, saying, "Thank you to all who gave their time to make this special day wonderful!" A poignant note came from someone who found solace in the gathering, "You gave me somewhere good to share this day; it's not an easy time for me."

A special shout-out goes to the Phillip Island and San Rem Rotary Club, the unsung heroes behind the scenes, for helping weave the threads of generosity and community spirit into this extraordinary Christmas tapestry. May the echoes of this festive symphony linger and inspire the continuation of this heartwarming tradition in the years to come.