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It was a good fun night at Peppa's and the food was great! Fund raising was in full flight with lots of fines and Kate managed to auction a dozen eggs for $20...she is in the right business!
Without Garry attending , news is lacking .....at least his good stories were missing.
Pres. Meryl has listed all of the activities on our program in coming weeks and there is plenty happening.
On Wednesday October 30th Ararat Rotary is having a dinner meeting at which John Strachan, State Manager of Prostate Cancer Research and Awareness Support will be speaking. You are invited to Chalamar Golf Club, 7.00pm start, contact Jenni 0409211576
Rotary World polio Day event.....to be held in Philadelphia on 24 October ...you can live stream from your computer or smartphone starting at 6.30pm Philadelphia time or view afterwards on endpolio.org.
We are pretty good at photos....how about entering some taken since 1 st January 2018. in the Rotarian magazine photo contest ,and have them published in the Rotarian magazine ( World equivalent to RDU) ....closes on December 15.
Rotary was represented at the funeral of past member Trevor Potter last Friday. A very thoughtful service indicated how much Trevor was valued as a family member and friend, the facilities were packed with family and friends joining together to farewell Trevor.
Members enjoyed a fun night at Peppa's Restaurant last Thursday whilst raising funds for Australian Rotary Hat Day. Fun coordinator, Tracey Smith provided a program which included drawing competitions and making up verses to songs, along with an auction for a dozen eggs! Click "Read more" for more pictures.
Our members enjoyed a presentation last Thursday from our most recent member, David Allman, who spoke about his work as a Salvation Army Captain and the particular needs of the people of Maryborough. Members were enthusiastic about David's suggestion that members could bring items for the amenity packs that can be presented to people in need by "Salvo" social workers. David is going to make weekly suggestions for things to bring, so when you're shopping, you might like to purchase one or two extra items for the packs and bring them along to Rotary.
As his Vocational talk, PP Derrick shared his intense experiences with organizing the upcoming festival for the Fellowship of Cricketing Rotarians. Originally expecting around 100 Rotarians, mostly from Australia, Derrick finds himself planning for well over 200, most of whom are from India. This has brought with it a whole range of extra expectations and duties. We know he is looking forward to the event, but we also know Derrick will be glad when it is over!
Please purchase your tickets beforehand at the Theatre or from Secretary Derrick for this great event.
Once again our Service and Governance committees were hard at work last Thursday planning upcoming events. Thursday was also the final night for Meeting chair, Peter Haywood who completed his month with a very funny joke. He also managed the "Swindle" when the jackpot prize was finally won by yet another visitor to the club, this time, a grandson of Thea and Terry's. Thanks for a great month, Peter.
The first big group of bike riders arrive at the Landsborough Hall - the half way point of this year's very successful Pyrenees Bike ride. Nearly 170 riders braved the light showers and winds to complete either the 110km course or the 40km course - all for the causes of Rotary. Thank you Peter Haywood for your great organization, and to all Rotarians who helped out at Pyrenees Winery or along the way.
Here is the new #Say NO sign at the entrance to the Hospital. Yet another way to get the message out there.
120 expert rockers enjoyed a great Rock n Roll dance last Saturday managed by Jackie and Shane Dellavedova for Rotary. The Town Hall was filled to capacity as rockers enjoyed the great rock music of Melbourne's, "Fender Benders".
A dozen ladies from Rotary, Zonta and Red Cross worked with Margaret Cunningham to produce 100 kits for the "Days for Girls" program last Saturday! Our club donated $200 to the program - money raised from our recent Movie night. Well done, girls!.JPG)
Last Thursday, members and guests enjoyed a fascinating presentation of two men's journeys to the Mt Everest Base camp. Raj Muker and Brian Morrison made the trek during March this year and at their highest point, reached 5500 metres above sea level - see Raj pictured with Mt Everest in the background (the darker mountain). The quest was not without it's challenging moments. Raj injured his ankle 2 weeks before the trip and had to have intensive therapy before he could proceed. To reach the start of their journey, they had to land on one of the world's shortest runways (half the length of our Maryborough runway). And once into the journey, Raj became very ill and had to catch up with the rest of their party after a day and a half's rest. Brian interspersed Raj's narrative with interesting facts about Nepal and Mountain trekking e.g. 8500 people have reached the summit of Everest, but 235 people have died in the attempt.
District Governor Anthony was on hand at Thursday's meeting to present our club with the International President, Ian Riley's Citation for the 2017-18 Rotary year. Only a handful of clubs in our District were able to achieve the necessary goals for this citation, so "Well Done" members and PP Karen!
Regardless of how your team performed during the year, it's time to show your true colours at next week's Rotary meeting. Members are encouraged to wear as much footy paraphernalia as you can dig up to the meeting as a fun way of celebrating the National game before the Grand Final next week-end.
At our last meeting, PP Karen presented President Meryl and our Club with a finely crafted and beautifully boxed gavel as an expression of Karen's appreciation for her year as President. Meryl seemed rather keen to put it into action at our next Board meeting!
Want to help the drought-stricken farmers and have a great night? Maryborough Rotary along with the Bendigo Bank, The Highland Society and Maryborough Lions are holding a "Ploughman's and Pav Dinner" on Friday 19th October at the Highland Society commencing at 6.30pm. There will be 6 bands, great entertainment, good food and a satisfied feeling that you're doing some good at the same time. We're running the auction, and also selling tickets for the raffle on the night - see Meryl if you're looking for a book to sell.
Thank you to Bob, Chris, Leigh, Esther, Heather, Jan (all pictured), Terry and Meryl for helping out with the Commonwealth Bank Barbeque for Cancer Research last Thursday at lunch time.
Around 35 members enjoyed a fascinating Vocational visit to Parkview Bakery last Thursday when PP Garry Higgins and his team hosted our club at his business. Members witnessed the complete cycle in the making of Parkview's award winning pies, got a close up view on how the firm decorates their famous cakes, and then consumed a delicious meal together. Thank you to the team at Parkview, and particularly Garry and Emma for your great presentations. More pix by clicking on the link.
This little snap of PP Graeme Rogan suggests he is in need of a few friends to join him at his 70th Birthday party! But all is not as it seems - his other table members were all off ordering their meals!
Our Service and Governance committees met last Thursday and completed some serious planning towards their annual objectives. It promises to be a busy year.
Our esteemed Treasurer, Graeme Rogan reached a birthday milestone last Thursday, and celebrated in style with Rotary friends at our weekly meeting. Congratulations on your 70th, Graeme!
