The final piece of information we need to know before we order name tags is whether members would like to have a pin or a magnet as a clasp. We will order the badges this week with pins UNLESS we hear from you before Wednesday at noon. If you still haven't let us know whether you want to change your classification, that will be the final deadline. The order is planned to be sent by Wednesday afternoon so we can report that it has gone when we have our meeting on Thursday. You can call me and leave a message ("Magnet" and name) at 0354605474, or text me with your name and your magnet preference on 0407 684 619. If you're happy with a pin and your current classification, there is no need to do anything. - PDG GeoffThe final piece of information we need to know before we order name tags is whether members would like to have a pin or a magnet as a clasp. We will order the badges this week with pins UNLESS we hear from you before Wednesday at noon. If you still haven't let us know whether you want to change your classification, that will be the final deadline. The order is planned to be sent by Wednesday afternoon so we can report that it has gone when we have our meeting on Thursday. You can call me and leave a message ("Magnet" and name) at 0354605474, or text me with your name and your magnet preference on 0407 684 619. If you're happy with a pin and your current classification, there is no need to do anything. - PDG Geoff)
Rotarian Heather Blackman has recently spent some time up in the fire areas at the Wangaratta Evacuation Relief Centre - she writes: I am currently providing Chaplaincy at the Wangaratta Relief centre. I have dropped in on Wangaratta Rotary who are providing meals for those at the Evacuation Center. See photo. Thanks for your great work, Heather!
Almost a dozen members and friends turned out at the Station Domain area to help provide pancakes for "the masses" on Australia Day. Thanks to all those involved in setting up the Barbeque trailer, cooking or supporting.| JANUARY (2020) | : | VOCATIONAL SERVICE MONTH - Chair Terry Allan |
| 23/01/2020 | : | *Site Visit to Daryl Maffescioni's Museum/ Schoolhouse-132 Dooleys Rd Maryborough |
| 26/01/2020 | : | [SUN] Australia Day (Rotary Does Pancakes for Breakfast at the Hub) |
| 30/01/2020 | : | *Meeting (Raglan) Committees - Service & Governance |
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| FEBRUARY | : | PEACE & CONFLICT RESOLUTION MONTH - Chair TBA |
| 6/02/2020 | : | *Meeting (Raglan) Family Violence Awareness Event |
| 10/02/2020 | : | [MON] Board Meeting (Raglan-7pm) |
| 13/02/2020 | : | *Meeting (Raglan) Marg Batters (St Arnaud Rotary) |
RI President-elect Holger Knaack’s theme for 2020-21, Rotary Opens Opportunities, asks Rotarians to create opportunities that strengthen their leadership, help put service ideas into action, and improve the lives of those in need. Knaack, a member of the Rotary Club of Herzogtum Lauenburg-Mölln, Germany, revealed the 2020-21 presidential theme, Rotary Opens Opportunities, to incoming district governors at the Rotary International Assembly in San Diego, California, USA, on 20 January. Rotary isn’t just a club for people to join, but rather “an invitation to endless opportunities,” said Knaack, who becomes president on 1 July. He emphasized that Rotary creates pathways for members to improve their lives and the lives of those they help through service projects.
Over forty members and friends from the Rotary clubs of Ararat, Beaufort, Maryborough and Stawell met at Raglan Street last Thursday for the first District Group 7 meeting of 2020. Once again it was good to renew acquaintances from our nearby clubs and hear of all their great Rotary work achieved and planned. More pix by clicking "Read more..."
PP Mallee Rowe enlightened all members in attendance from the Group 7 Clubs last Thursday of the forthcoming World Farnarkling Championships to be held in Beaufort in 2021. Some people seemed a little dubious, but as he usually does, Mallee backed up his presentation with facts and direct reference to the official Farnarkling Website which all members can visit at their leisure (I certainly did over the week-end), Check it out and be enlightened.
As mentioned at our Group 7 meeting, we have sent all current members a copy of the club Classification list so that you can confirm your details for our new name tags. If you would like to change your details, including your Job Classification, please contact PDG Geoff at merylandgeoff@bigpond.com within the next week (By January 26th). If you didn't receive the list, also please contact us as soon as possible.
Over twenty members and friends converged on the Wood Testing facility of Rotarian Harold Breitinger last Thursday, to hear about Harold's wood testing vocation. It was fascinating to hear of all the processes involved in this unusual business, and great to see the large turnout for our first official meeting of the 2020 year.
Members, friends and people from the Community "rocked" in the new Decade with Rotary at the Maryborough Town Hall on New Year's Eve. We had people from all age groups represented including Primary school age children, up to those in their 80's and above. A big "Thank You" to the team of Rotarians and friends who helped to set up and run the night. See "Read more..." for more pics.
We have all seen the disastrous fires that have erupted, taking lives as well as destroying hundreds of homes and properties across Australia.
Rotary Australia World Community Service (RAWCS) is once again taking the lead and looking to provide support for families in need. To this end several Rotary Districts and Clubs have established projects which are ready and able to accept donations from you. All of those projects can apply for funds from this appeal.
Make your tax deductible donation by going to: https://donations.rawcs.com.au/68-2019-20
Here are the badge formats that will go to the suppliers for quotes. Since the previous examples, we've made the surname and other text less bold than the first name. We're also planning a special President's badge just for the Presidential year - as shown. Thanks to everyone for their helpful input over recent weeks.
Almost 50 members and friends gathered at Peppa's on Dec. 12th to officially wind up the first half of this Rotary year with our Christmas Party. Members passed the parcel, wrote poems and songs (the winning group is pictured) and sang Christmas carols whilst enjoying a great Christmas meal during the evening. As President Leigh mentioned above, it was great to catch up with some long time Rotary friends on the night.
On Monday evening, Dec. 9th., President Leigh spoke at the Vigil for victims of Family Violence held at the Domain. He was supported by a sizable group of Rotary members who were all moved by the tolling of 52 bells for the 52 women and children who lost their lives to family violence in the past year. The event was part of the 16 Days of Activism.
Our barbeque team (Brian and Robyn, Alison, Martin and Harold) were at the Carols in the Domain on Sunday evening (Dec. 15th) to offer the attendees some delicious Chicken or Lamb Kebab Wraps. Thank you to everyone who helped on the night - including the team mentioned and Graeme who picked up the Barbeque from a Police event, cleaned it up and delivered it to the Carols on Sunday afternoon!
