"We are proud members of Rotary International where we can serve our Community and those needing help across the world. We enjoy meeting together for meals and mutual service in the convivial company of other rotarians and guests."
SECRETARY REPORT - tbc
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TREASURER REPORT- Steve
Done
Gross sales $3,431, net profit $2.657…..
Coming up
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Ongoing
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COMMUNITY & FUNDRAISING- Ros
Done
Thanks to all who helped for Bunnings BBQ!
Coming up
Semaphore Carousel is 27 & 28 December
3 shifts, from 1100 to 2200 - 2 PER SHIFT
WE ARE SHORT FOR SAT AFTERNOON/EVENING
SUN AFTERNOON/EVENING
please call Ros so she can update Events Folder
next monthly Bunnings BBQ is Monday 5 January.
We also have an EXTRA Bunnings BBQ on Saturday 18 January (replacement for cancelled one early December).
Feedback on international charities to support
Would you like to see our support for international charities change?
Are you happy with our current batch and utilising the guidelines of keeping things Rotary and "Local" (Southeast Asia and Oceania regions).
Let your International Committee know!
VOCATION & ENVIRONMENT- Jean
Done
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Coming up
Floating the idea of doing the next lot of blanket rolling in February 2026 or maybe into March.
Please let me know your thoughts.
To do
Please consider the Club visit:
Calperum visit planned for 14-17 May 2026 (3 nights). Please update Events Folder if you are interested.
Remember to recycle as much as you can over the Christmas period.
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
YOUTH REPORT - Andrew
Done
Thanks to all for your support of Youth programs during the year.
Coming up
Students Abby & Ronan will be addressing the Club at our first meeting in the New Year on their RYPEN experiences
To do
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GUEST SPEAKERS
our first meeting in 2026 will be Abby & Ronan to talk about RYPEN.
president's report
Merry Christmas and a happy New Year. Have a good break and see you in '26!
refer to note below from Peter Nichols, President of the Regional Council
OTHER BUSINESS:
Club Storage
The new shed (Samoa Reserve) is in operation, supplying goods for our Bunnings BBQ on Saturday.
The Council have removed all of the junk.
50 year Celebration project
Next meeting: Sunday 4 January at Jean's place @ 1400-1600
Commemoration afternoon tea/drinks, set for Sunday 8 March, 2026, @1500-1730 please save the date
we need to design a polo short or similar - any ideas???
As the calendar year draws to a close, I find myself reflecting on the past six months of my tenure as your President. I look back with great pride and joy at what we have achieved together in service to our community, both locally and abroad. It is truly an honour to be part of such a wonderful group of members, and my sincere thanks and appreciation go to all who have so selflessly contributed their time and effort to “making a difference” in whatever way we can.
Last week’s meeting was particularly special. Sitting around the table and sharing glimpses into our personal lives was both a revelation and deeply heartwarming. For me, it was a wonderful opportunity to get to know one another a little more closely and to reaffirm the strong bond of friendship that lies at the heart of Rotary. Thank you to everyone who shared so openly.
As we approach the festive season, I would like to wish you all a happy, healthy, and above all, a safe Christmas and New Year. I look forward to catching up with you at the upcoming BBQ, and at our first meeting back on Tuesday 14 January for breakfast at Wolf on Watton.
On a sadder note, I have attached a message from Neville Parsons, Interim Chair of the Regional Council, regarding the Bondi Beach tragedy. This message reaffirms our ongoing commitment to peace and reminds us of the values that unite us as Rotarians.
Thank you once again for your friendship, service, and support throughout the year.
On 14 December, a violent attack at Bondi Beach resulted in multiple fatalities and injuries, including children.
The loss of life and the impact on families and friends and indeed our society is appalling and extremely difficult for our society to comprehend. We extend our thoughts and prayers to the families, friends, and indeed all who are now grieving this unimaginable event and the senseless loss of lives.
Rotary is committed to promoting peace, goodwill, and understanding. It was founded on the belief that lasting change comes from respect, compassion, and working together for the greater good.
In the face of acts of terror and violence, we must continue committing to peace through dialogue and service. There is no place in our communities, Australia or elsewhere, for violence, fear, or division. In times like these, it is more important than ever that we stand united, support one another, and reaffirm our shared humanity and purpose.
Our thoughts are with the victims, their families, and all who have been impacted. We encourage everyone to support one another and uphold the values that unite us.
Yours in Rotary,
Neville Parsons Interim Chair, Regional Council
If you or your loved ones have been affected by this tragedy, support is available.
(Australia) Lifeline provides 24-hour crisis counselling, support groups and suicide prevention services. Call 13 11 14, text 0477 13 11 14 or chat online.
(Australia) Beyond Blue, if you or a loved one need help, you can call 1300 22 4636, 24 hours/7 days a week or chat online.
(New Zealand) Need to Talk? Free call or text 1737 any time
We are fortunate to have a good relationship with Bunnings at Woodville. In addition to our regular "first Monday" BBQs, we also are awarded a weekend day every quarter. Even after having an extra EXTRA for our End Polio campaign in October, we fronted up on Saturday 20 December for a big day.
With a few free days under our belt after the end of year Xmas dinner, we had a good rollup to cater for each shift.
With 8 trays frozen, left over from Kids in the Lake, snagman Westy ordered another 25 trays.
It was a bit different with Paula our new Bunnings coordinator in charge. No longer are we allowed to put up the tent, or take down. There was a recent incident where one of the tents took off and hit a car in the carpark at the end of the day.
So, we finally got our gear into the tent at 0830, then had to wait for the gas bottle. But wait then another 10-15 min before we could get the BBQ lit.
Regardless, it was very busy with about 300 snags cooked by 1145!
The lunchtime shift was frantic, and more supplies of 120 snags at about 1330 enabled a clear afternoon.
All were cooked, we ended with 1 loaf of bread leftover, and sold our last 3 snags just after 1600.
All in all, 823 snags cooked for the day with 33 loaves, and about 11.5 kg cut onions.
Probably one of our best performances $ wise, with profit of over $2,600.
Well done to all, a good warm up for our next BBQ on Monday 5 January!
members to arrange their own replacement if they cannot front for their meeting night.
13 January - Scott
20 January - Tracey
27 January - Charles
3 February - Bob
10 February - Andrew
17 February - Ros
24 February - Barry
Responsibilities
Manage
- banners (pre & post meeting)
- name tags as appropriate
- microphone, is now in our lectern!
The speaker system operates on both battery or power.
Prior to meeting, plug in the charger with the connection point being in front of the speaker box. Once fully charged (blue light), the charger can be removed (or left in place).
NOTE: Ensure that Power is plugged in to the actual Power inlet on the speaker and not the Microphone inlet
Three microphones are all battery operated. There are ‘some’ spare batteries in our lectern. Microphones operate on a simple On/Off and are already paired to the system.
The speaker box has a Master Volume knob as well as a Microphone Volume knob. These should not need adjustment unless circumstances have changed. Test inside meeting room.
At end of meeting please carefully check all items, and put safely back in lectern.
Liaise with the Guest Speaker Coordinator to meet and greet Guest Speaker, arrange for introduction, introduce to other members
- Arrange meal for Guest speaker, cost to the RCWL account (so that Steve can pay later on)
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