The October Service Committees Report

The October Service Committees Report![]() |
The October Service Committees Report | 2023-10-19 13:00:00Z | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Our Second Breakfast Meeting![]() |
Our Second Breakfast Meeting | 2023-10-19 13:00:00Z | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Service Committees Get Serious![]() |
Service Committees Get Serious | 2023-10-12 13:00:00Z | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
DG Ian Visits the Bristol Hill Area![]() |
DG Ian Visits the Bristol Hill Area | 2023-09-21 14:00:00Z | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
DG Ian Presents PHF Multi-Recognitions |
DG Ian Presents PHF Multi-Recognitions | 2023-09-21 14:00:00Z | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
DG Ian Inspires us to Create Hope in the World |
DG Ian Inspires us to Create Hope in the World | 2023-09-21 14:00:00Z | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wendouree Breakfast Trivia Night![]() |
Wendouree Breakfast Trivia Night | 2023-09-21 14:00:00Z | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Join Our Tri Distance Ride![]() |
Join Our Tri Distance Ride | 2023-09-21 14:00:00Z | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Olly Is Seeking a Buyer for "Ring pulls"![]() |
Olly Is Seeking a Buyer for "Ring pulls" | 2023-08-24 14:00:00Z | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Rob Shares His Concerns for Koalas![]() |
Rob Shares His Concerns for Koalas | 2023-08-24 14:00:00Z | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Goldfields Community Safety Forum![]() |
Goldfields Community Safety Forum | 2023-08-08 14:00:00Z | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Rivergum Support Open Day![]() |
Rivergum Support Open Day | 2023-08-08 14:00:00Z | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Membership Development Seminar: Sept 9 and 10![]() |
Membership Development Seminar: Sept 9 and 10 | 2023-08-07 14:00:00Z | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Anthony Engineers His Classification Interview |
Anthony Engineers His Classification Interview | 2023-08-03 14:00:00Z | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Quotations of Hope![]() "Never lose hope. Storms make people stronger and never last forever.” — Roy T. Bennett "Hope is a waking dream.” — Aristotle "In fact, hope is best gained after defeat and failure, because then inner strength and toughness is produced.” — Fritz Knapp |
Quotations of Hope | 2023-07-20 14:00:00Z | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
PRID Jessie Shares Her Experience as an RI Director![]() |
PRID Jessie Shares Her Experience as an RI Director | 2023-07-20 14:00:00Z | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
What's the Goss?![]() Rotarian Lowen has just been appointed as the Acting Chair of the Victorian Health Department Ethics committee. Congratulations Lowen! You'll find the full story in last Tuesday's "Addie". Past District Governor Anthony was recently appointed for another term as the District Foundation Chair. It's always great to have a District Rep on our Board. Congratulations Anthony. We understand Trace is about to start her new job this week after her warm holiday up north. Hope it all goes well, Trace!
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First Working Bee at the Tower![]() PDG Anthony has discovered an article on the establishment of the Tower that appeared in the "Argus" Newspaper in 1933. The article starts... MARYBOROUGH, Sunday. – On an autumn day 79 years ago three wandering fossickers found gold at the White Hills, then portion of a vast run controlled by the Simson family of squatters in Central Victoria. Within a few months the rich goldfields of Maryborough, Dunolly and Alma were opened. Today, in brilliant sunshine, descendants of the diggers of the 50's a and 60's gathered in thousands at Maryborough for the unveiling of a striking memorial to the men and women who laid the foundations of a thriving town. See "Read more..." for the rest of the article and more pix of the working bee.
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Hopeful News from our Governance Committees![]() |
Hopeful News from our Governance Committees | 2023-07-08 14:00:00Z | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Rotary Donations Help the Ukraine![]() |
Rotary Donations Help the Ukraine | 2023-06-30 14:00:00Z | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Owen Macer Reports on Vocational Guidance For Senior Students
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Owen Macer Reports on Vocational Guidance For Senior Students | 2023-06-15 14:00:00Z | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Harold Tests His Classification![]() |
Harold Tests His Classification | 2023-06-15 14:00:00Z | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Raising Funds for our Projects |
Raising Funds for our Projects | 2023-06-12 14:00:00Z | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Our Tower Efforts Become Front Page News![]() |
Our Tower Efforts Become Front Page News | 2023-06-12 14:00:00Z | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Martin Shares His Classification with Intrigue![]() |
Martin Shares His Classification with Intrigue | 2023-06-08 14:00:00Z | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Surprize Visit and Gifts From DG Kathy![]() ![]() |
Surprize Visit and Gifts From DG Kathy | 2023-06-08 14:00:00Z | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
President Garry Introduces New Say NO Website![]() |
President Garry Introduces New Say NO Website | 2023-06-08 14:00:00Z | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
New Service Committees Develop Action Plans
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New Service Committees Develop Action Plans | 2023-06-08 14:00:00Z | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
A Visionary Tale From Sue Tully![]() |
A Visionary Tale From Sue Tully | 2023-06-01 14:00:00Z | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shane Shares His Classification![]() |
Shane Shares His Classification | 2023-06-01 14:00:00Z | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Rotary Takes Over Melbourne![]() |
Rotary Takes Over Melbourne | 2023-05-26 14:00:00Z | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Members "Buy-in" To The 2023-24 Program![]() |
Members "Buy-in" To The 2023-24 Program | 2023-05-25 14:00:00Z | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Final Service Committees for 22-23![]() |
Final Service Committees for 22-23 | 2023-05-18 14:00:00Z | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Defying the Drift Now Open![]() Information guides and application forms are now available from the Defying the Drift website or District 9780 website #careersinag #skillsforlife #futuretech #animalhusbandry #horticulture |
Defying the Drift Now Open | 2023-05-13 14:00:00Z | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Bristol Hill Tower Peace Park Meeting |
Bristol Hill Tower Peace Park Meeting | 2023-05-11 14:00:00Z | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
We Celebrate Pride of Workmanship![]() |
We Celebrate Pride of Workmanship | 2023-05-11 14:00:00Z | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Info. on Regionalization Pilot![]() With the approval of the business case and budget by the Rotary International Board for the Regionalisation Pilot to run in our region, DGE Ian McKay and DGN Lesley Shedden provided updated information for all Clubs and members in District 9780 during an online session on 10 May. Ian and Lesley appreciate it was not possible for everyone to attend this session which is why it was recorded. Here is the link to that recording for you to watch in your own time. https://youtu.be/lf0mQDTDy8k It runs for just over 40 minutes and includes a presentation and questions and answers. If you have any questions or would like to comment, please contact Lesley on Lesley.shedden@rotary9780.org or Ian on ian.mckay@rotary9780.org and look out for future updates. |
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Is this the sign of things to come?Witnessed at our recent meeting at the Girl Guides Hall...
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Is this the sign of things to come? | 2023-05-04 14:00:00Z | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Our Members Attend District Assembly![]() |
Our Members Attend District Assembly | 2023-05-04 14:00:00Z | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Our Club Visits the Guides![]() |
Our Club Visits the Guides | 2023-05-04 14:00:00Z | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Thea Shares Her Passion for Clouds![]() |
Thea Shares Her Passion for Clouds | 2023-04-27 14:00:00Z | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Contact Meryl to Attend Pride of Workmanship![]() |
Contact Meryl to Attend Pride of Workmanship | 2023-04-20 14:00:00Z | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
April is Rotary Maternal & Child Health Month![]() |
April is Rotary Maternal & Child Health Month | 2023-04-20 14:00:00Z | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Committees Plan For Next Rotary Year![]() |
Committees Plan For Next Rotary Year | 2023-04-20 14:00:00Z | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Get Your Ideas to Committee Chairs Before Wednesday![]() |
Get Your Ideas to Committee Chairs Before Wednesday | 2023-04-14 14:00:00Z | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Members Reflect on the Value of Truth![]() |
Members Reflect on the Value of Truth | 2023-04-13 14:00:00Z | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Support Our Pride of Workmanship Awards![]() |
Support Our Pride of Workmanship Awards | 2023-04-13 14:00:00Z | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Early Start Next Week |
Early Start Next Week | 2023-04-13 14:00:00Z | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The Conference Review![]() |
The Conference Review | 2023-03-30 13:00:00Z | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Rebecca Shares Her Classification![]() |
Rebecca Shares Her Classification | 2023-03-30 13:00:00Z | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Around the World at the Conference![]() |
Around the World at the Conference | 2023-03-24 13:00:00Z | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Centre State Asphalting Visit![]() 16 Rotarians ventured out to 370 Tullaroop Road on Thursday to enjoy a fascinating visit to the Centre State Asphalting Works. The company was started in 2003 by Barry Trait, and was acquired by the VSA Group in 2014. In 2015, the site was upgraded with specialized asphalting equipment to make processing quieter and more efficient, and thanks to the assistance of a state government sustainability grant, the company constructed a new Recycling Facility. In 2018, they replaced aging bitumen storage tanks with new, large capacity and highly efficient Benninghoven tanks and can now produce over 135,000 tons of asphalt a year. The site employs around 40 people and has a turn over of 3 million dollars a month. See "Read more..." for more pix. |
Centre State Asphalting Visit | 2023-03-23 13:00:00Z | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Planning for Next Rotary Year Will Commence in April![]() Please note that we are not looking for huge changes this year since we are finishing off the previous Strategic planning period. A completely new plan will crank up around this time in 2024. Having said that, this is the time for final tweaking of our current plan. Look out for emails about the planning process in the near future, and the new Planning Committee will meet on Tuesday, March 28th. The new planning committee volunteered at our meeting on Thursday, and currently includes PP Garry, PDG Anthony, PP Thea, PP Martin, Rotarians John Williamson, Rebecca and Adrian, and PDG Geoff.
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Planning for Next Rotary Year Will Commence in April | 2023-03-16 13:00:00Z | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Max Describes His Classification![]() |
Max Describes His Classification | 2023-03-16 13:00:00Z | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Service Committees Review Their Progress![]() |
Service Committees Review Their Progress | 2023-03-16 13:00:00Z | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Our Women Fly the Flag![]() |
Our Women Fly the Flag | 2023-03-09 13:00:00Z | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Members are Encouraged to Encourage Nominations for POW![]() |
Members are Encouraged to Encourage Nominations for POW | 2023-03-09 13:00:00Z | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The Toilet Warrior Impresses!![]() |
The Toilet Warrior Impresses! | 2023-03-09 13:00:00Z | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
We Enjoy A Social Evening at the Henderson's![]() |
We Enjoy A Social Evening at the Henderson's | 2023-03-02 13:00:00Z | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
We Celebrate Rotary's Birthday and Peace![]() |
We Celebrate Rotary's Birthday and Peace | 2023-02-23 13:00:00Z | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Members Clean Up The Shed![]() |
Members Clean Up The Shed | 2023-02-09 13:00:00Z | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Thank You For Selling Sunflower Seeds![]() It has been a couple of months since I last wrote to you all and I hope that I have not missed anyone on the ever growing list of supporters. It is now almost 12 months since this war began in Ukraine and it is still going unfortunately. We have come to the end of our initiative for now. I have done a "final" newsletter for your perusal. My main problem is work and lots of it is not Rotary related, such is life. Anyhow my sincere thanks to all of you who contributed and supported the Sunflower Seeds for Ukraine above all our thanks to Doug Bruckner for the seeds last March! Yours in Rotary PDG John Glassford See Read more for the newsletter. |
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Random Acts of Kindness Day![]() See the YouTube video about the day by clicking this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ju3ygNPFH98&t=14s
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Rotary's Commitment to PeaceThe photo's below are of the launch of the Rotary Peace Square in the centre of Kyiv, Ukraine. The project was completed in March 2021 Tree planting commenced in the Spring of 2021 and continued throughout the Summer and Autumn.There was a grand opening which was attended by all the Rotary clubs based in Kyiv and the District Governor of D2232 officiated. In the Spring of 2022, Ukrainians in Kyiv planted Pink Apple Blossom Trees which signify Peace. They planted these trees a few weeks after Kyiv was bombed. It gave all those who participated in the establishment of the Peace Square a lot of hope for the future of Peace in Ukraine. ![]() ![]() |
Rotary's Commitment to Peace | 2023-02-03 13:00:00Z | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Support Kate and Graeme for their Bike RideYou may recall that last year Rotarian Kate Ashton went on a 500 km bike ride in Thailand to support a charity called "Hands Across The Water", well Kate's on the go again, this time with friend Graeme plus quite a few others who support this charity. They intend riding 535 km's over 5 days. As a preliminary event Kate and Graeme are organizing a free bike ride from Maryborough to Dunolly and back to Maryborough, around 50 km, joining Kate and Graeme will be Peter Baines OAM, the man behind the charity. Peter is a NSW Police forensic scientist with an incredible background and reason for the charity. The date of the ride is the 19th of February As well as the bike ride there is an evening with Peter on the preceding Saturday night. Kate and Graeme are also having a fundraising trivia night on the 3rd of March. ![]() |
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Oz Day - Muffins and the New Marquee![]() |
Oz Day - Muffins and the New Marquee | 2023-01-25 13:00:00Z | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The Fellowship Roster Returns![]() |
The Fellowship Roster Returns | 2023-01-19 13:00:00Z | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Service Committees and a New System |
Service Committees and a New System | 2023-01-19 13:00:00Z | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Vocational Visit to the Addie |
Vocational Visit to the Addie | 2023-01-12 13:00:00Z | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
#25 Barbeque at the Higgins' Residence![]() |
#25 Barbeque at the Higgins' Residence | 2023-01-06 13:00:00Z | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
New Year's Eve Performances![]() |
New Year's Eve Performances | Geoff James | 2023-01-06 13:00:00Z | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
January is Rotary Vocational Service Month![]() |
January is Rotary Vocational Service Month | 2023-01-06 13:00:00Z | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The Christmas Meeting
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The Christmas Meeting | 2022-12-15 13:00:00Z | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Capt. Ron's Powerful Message |
Capt. Ron's Powerful Message | 2022-12-08 13:00:00Z | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Please Let Meryl or Geoff Know This Week If You're Planning to Attend the NYE Event![]() |
Please Let Meryl or Geoff Know This Week If You're Planning to Attend the NYE Event | 2022-12-08 13:00:00Z | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Rotary is thanked at the MATS Opening |
Rotary is thanked at the MATS Opening | 2022-12-08 13:00:00Z | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Join Us for New Year's Eve![]() |
Join Us for New Year's Eve | 2022-12-02 13:00:00Z | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Please Reply for the Christmas Party by Tuesday![]() |
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Cr Geoff Lovett and the Tower![]() |
Cr Geoff Lovett and the Tower | 2022-12-02 13:00:00Z | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
URGENT - Bring your items for the Salvo's This Coming Week![]() |
URGENT - Bring your items for the Salvo's This Coming Week | 2022-12-02 13:00:00Z | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Salvo's Christmas Boxes Are Here![]() |
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Lowan Reports on Trauma Conference and Garden Club![]() |
Lowan Reports on Trauma Conference and Garden Club | 2022-11-24 13:00:00Z | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Acknowledgement of Our Donation to the Gippsland Fire Appeal![]() |
Acknowledgement of Our Donation to the Gippsland Fire Appeal | 2022-11-24 13:00:00Z | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Ellie Walks For Activism |
Ellie Walks For Activism | 2022-11-24 13:00:00Z | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Our New Marquee In OperationFor more Photo's see "Read More"
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Our New Marquee In Operation | 2022-11-18 13:00:00Z | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Club Program_November & December 2022![]() |
Club Program_November & December 2022 | 2022-11-16 13:00:00Z | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
PP Meryl provides outline of the Current State of Polio![]() As of November 10th, there 29 Wild Polio Cases in the world compared to 6 at the same time last year: 2 in Afghanistan 20 in Pakistan 7 in Mozambique, Africa. Africa had been declared was declared Polio free about 20 years ago, and it technically still is, but these cases were genetically derived from cases in Pakistan. These cases are concerning when we consider that there was a 22 year old male in New York who contracted Polio in a community that had a low Polio vaccination rate and polio has also been identified in the sewerage systems in London and in Jerusalem as well. According to the Regional Polio expert, Dr Murray Versoe, the reason is increased travel since the Covid lockdowns. |
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Gillian Thomas - Polio Survivor![]() |
Gillian Thomas - Polio Survivor | 2022-11-12 13:00:00Z | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Grace La Vella Inducted by DG Kathy![]() |
Grace La Vella Inducted by DG Kathy | 2022-11-05 13:00:00Z | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Hawthorn Rotary's Efforts to Stop Family Violence
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Hawthorn Rotary's Efforts to Stop Family Violence | 2022-11-05 13:00:00Z | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
DG Kathy Challenges us to be "Imagineers"![]() |
DG Kathy Challenges us to be "Imagineers" | 2022-11-05 13:00:00Z | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Welcome to Maryborough![]() |
Welcome to Maryborough | 2022-10-08 13:00:00Z | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Maryborough Rotary Literacy Project![]() |
Maryborough Rotary Literacy Project | Geoff James | 2022-10-08 13:00:00Z | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Service Committees Plan Their Year![]() |
Service Committees Plan Their Year | 2022-08-19 14:00:00Z | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Bec Shares Her Vocational Story![]() On Thursday, August 11th, over twenty members and guests gathered at the Mill House for our club's first face to face meeting for three weeks due to Covid concerns. We were also joined by three members online via Zoom. The topic of the night was an engaging presentation by new member, Bec Lowery, who shared her vocational story - so far. Click "Read more..." for more details and photos.
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Bec Shares Her Three Pieces of Advice![]() 1. Always say "Yes" and give it a go - you never know what you'll be able to achieve. You might think you're out of your depth, but jump in anyway and you'll grow as an individual. 2. Enjoy the people around you at work because they become your second family - when you're at work, you're with your colleagues as much as with your own family. They're all different, all at different levels, and you can all get the best out of each other if you treat each other as if they were family members you care about. 3. When you have a problem, and you have to go for help, come with a solution or an idea that might help - it is so important that you think for yourself and try to solve your own problems, but also vital to check to see if your idea is OK, and whether wiser people think you're on the right track.
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Rotary Leadership Institute Opportunity![]() The Rotary Leadership Institute (RLI) is a Rotary inspired training and education program conducted by independent groups of Rotarian leaders in many Rotary Districts around the world. Our District 9780 has had an active RLI team for many years, and this year, starting this month, they are offering the first of a series of 3 sets of sessions (Levels 1 & 2 online, & Level 3 face to face) to district Rotarians - especially new Rotarians and those about to take on positions of leadership. See "Read more ..." for our club's special opportunity, dates, times and locations.
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Rotary Moments of Three members![]() President Garry Higgins OAM, PDG Anthony Ohlsen, and PDG Geoff James all shared their "Rotary Moments" with members at our first meeting during Rotary's Membership and Development month of August last Thursday. A "Rotary Moment" is regarded as the time when a Rotary member feels sufficiently committed to the mission of Rotary to call themselves a "Rotarian". Click "Read more" for more details.
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What Rotarians are Saying About Regionalization |
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Creating Tomorrow Rotary |
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Members Discuss the Program on Zoom![]() 25 members joined together on Zoom last week to explore ideas for the 2022-23 Program and also to start some thinking about the Regionalization of Rotary issue. Links to the two videos shown on Regionalization may be found on the home page of the Club Website - down the left hand side under the "Links" heading and the sub-heading, "Club Videos on YouTube".
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Members Discuss the Program on Zoom | 2022-07-29 14:00:00Z | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Back to Zoom For Club Meetings![]() Due to concerns about and indicated absences due to the increasing spread of Covid, the Flu and other bugs around the community, our members met online by "Zoom" last Thursday. Members moved off to Breakout Rooms for Governance committees and then returned for a plenary session. This picture shows some of the members chatting after the meeting last Thursday - some members have left the screen. Decisions about Zoom will be made on a week by week basis because we need to be sure of twenty in attendance for a face to face meeting.
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Mentor and Mentee Presentation Last Friday![]() |
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Maryborough Rotary Club Pyrenees Magic Tri Circuit RideAlternatively, click this link:
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Maryborough Rotary Club Pyrenees Magic Tri Circuit Ride | 2022-07-18 14:00:00Z | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Download links for the Meeting Powerpoints![]() |
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Check out the New Club Website![]() |
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John Williamson's advice for a Young Person About to Start Work on a Farm1. Be punctual, and if you are going to be a "no show", communicate this as soon as possible. 2. Be observant, particularly with regards to livestock. Are they happy, or marching up and down the fence suggesting they might be thirsty. Keep an eye on the troughs. Do they have enough feed? Are the fences OK, or has a limb fallen on a fence which could lead to livestock getting out? Learn the paddock names and the Road names so you know where you are in an emergency. 3. For a young person likely to inherit the farm, make sure you are on top of the finances and financial management. Know what the structure is, what is the will, what is the succession plan? Spend your capital wisely, conserve it as much as possible, and where possible use contractors. |
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Harold's Advice to a Young Person Just Starting Out2. When ideas are required, don't be too shy and think, "I've just started, so I'll just listen." A lot of ground-breaking discoveries have been made by people outside their area of expertise. So offer your suggestions because you might just have a novel way of looking at things or doing things that solves a problem. 3. Be on time. It's sign of respect for other people - when you're on time, you respect their time. 4. Stay alert. Especially in repetitive jobs because if you don't stay alert, you could make costly errors and cause damage. To help stay alert, keep asking yourself, "What am I doing here?" "Is there a better way of doing this without sacrificing quality?" 5. Enjoy your job. But remember that there are very few jobs where it is interesting all the time. There will be times when the job is challenging, or when it will be repetitive and even boring. Just wade through these stages until you get to the more interesting bits, and try to enjoy every aspect of your job. |
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It is Fellowships Month![]() |
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We Meet at the Guides HallAs part of an annual custom that has been continuing for fifteen years, more than 20 members and prospective members met at the Maryborough Girl Guides Hall last Thursday. During the evening members heard from a long serving Guide leader, Christine Greenwood who talked about her continuing support of the Guides through the Trefoil organization. (Trefoil members are former Girl Guides, Guiders and Local Association/Support Group members, who though no longer active, want to keep the camaraderie going.) Chris started up the Ranger Guide unit in the 1990’s after a number of years when it had been closed. She mentored five Queens Guides during her time as Ranger leader. Chris said her husband Greg was a great support to her as she steered the Ranger Guides into the wider world. Hiking to Tarli Karng uphill from Licola; bus trip to Queensland, hiking in Tasmania are some of the highlights she spoke about. Our hard-working chefs for the evening, Guide leaders Vanessa Parker and Lyn Curry. Provided us with an excellent 3 course meal which was enjoyed by all |
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Austin Taylor's 3 Pieces of Advice![]() 2. Don't take everything as you see it - look at things carefully, especially if they seem a little "off". Austin shared a sad story of a client who lost their home because their son had been "tickling the till" without their knowledge - they just couldn't see it because they didn't check things carefully. 3. When you start a job, don't get caught up in the politics of the place - especially comments and behaviours that might be sexist or misogynistic. Treat all other colleagues, male or female, with the same level of respect. Then you will be able to enjoy everybody's company, and enjoy your job.
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Austin Taylor's 3 Pieces of Advice | 2022-05-19 14:00:00Z | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
PP Brian and Alison Thomas Pay Us a VisitIt was great to catch up at our last meeting with long serving past member, Brian Thomas and his wife, Alison, who visited us from their new location in South Australia. Brian and Alison shared a little of what they've been doing in South Australia and it was interesting to hear of Brian's involvement with his South Australian Rotary Club. We presented Brian and Alison with a copy of our new club History book since Brian had previously been our club historian, and we congratulated him on his recent 90th Birthday whilst still being an active Rotarian!
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Murray Henderson's 3 Pieces of Advice![]() 2. Advice from another farmer, “One hour in the morning is worth two later in the day.” If you start early, get up before everyone else, you’ll always be that little bit in front, you’ll never be chasing your tail, you’ll do things safer and better with a whole lot less stress. 3. Have a good work ethic, be proud of what you do even if it seems to be the most mundane job in the world, do everything to the best of your ability and take pride in it. |
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Noel Jenning's 5 Pieces of Advice![]() 2. Turn up on time, look smart, look interested and remember the names of those who can assist you, especially the first person you are assigned to work with. 3. You catch more bees with honey – be “nice” and take everything from there. 4. Never judge people; always look at them with an open mind and remember the old scruffy guy who came in to buy a Mercedes and no one in the car dealership would talk to him – so he went down the road and bought a Mercedes from the rival dealer and parked it in front of the first dealer’s shop. 5. Be ethical – if something doesn’t seem right, put it to the “pub test”, or if you’re a Rotarian, the “Four Way Test”. |
Noel Jenning's 5 Pieces of Advice | Geoff James | 2022-05-12 14:00:00Z | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Latest Rotary Council on Legislation Decisions![]() The Council on Legislation is Rotary’s governing body that amends its constitutional documents. Every three years the Council on Legislation meets to debate and vote on proposed enactments. Each district sends one representative to the Council on Legislation, and any club and district may propose enactments. To see a report on this year's Council, click "Read more..." |
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Dr Lowen Clarke on His Literacy Program |
Dr Lowen Clarke on His Literacy Program | Geoff James | 2022-05-06 14:00:00Z | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3 More Sets of 3 Vocational Tips![]() PP Martin Mackay... 1. Always make sure that you prepare well for any presentation or activity that you are assigned, and ensure that you know what you are talking about - so prepare well! 2. If you are asked to do something, always say "Yes" even before you think about whether you can actually do it. The people who asked you to do the job will have considered whether you are capable or not, and there are always people around you to whom you may go for guidance. 3. Take the time to reflect on any task you have been assigned - don't jump in head first until you have got your head around what is required of you and what is expected by the people you are talking to. See "Read more..." for talks by Garry and Shane.
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We Try Out the Mill HouseOver twenty Rotarians gathered at Maryborough's "Mill House" Community House last Thursday to enjoy the venue's fine hospitality and try our the facilities as a possible future home. Next week's meeting will be in the same location and after that, negotiations will continue. |
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Updated Roster for 3 Pieces of Vocational Advice![]() |
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3 Pieces of Advice - Geoff James![]() |
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3 Pieces of Advice - Alison Teese OAM![]() Three pieces of advice for someone getting involved in an industry for which they had no experience - based on Alison's experiences of getting into the B&B accommodation business: 1. People do not worry about things being "old" as long as they are clean 2. The key to get people coming back to your business is to get very good bed linen and towels. 3. Get connected to a professional support group specializing in your industry and feed off their wisdom and support.
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3 Pieces of Advice - Geoff James![]()
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Rebecca Buchanan on Pre-school EducationOn Thursday, April 7, club members were treated to a powerful presentation by Rebecca Buchanan, the Director of Kindergartens in the Central Highland Shire. Rebecca shared with members the desperately needed strategies being planned and used by local Kindergartens and Pre-school centres to improve the literacy, learning and living skills of pre-schoolers, as well as the parenting skills of some parents. See "Read more..." for Rebecca's talk.
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Rebecca Buchanan on Pre-school Education | 2022-04-07 14:00:00Z | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Maryborough Rotary on Goldfields FM![]() |
Maryborough Rotary on Goldfields FM | 2022-04-07 14:00:00Z | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
We Celebrate Seven Decades of Service![]() Last Thursday, 110 Rotarians and guests celebrated Maryborough Rotary Club's Platinum Anniversary with the "Seven Decades of Service Dinner" at the Maryborough Highland Society. The guest speaker for the night was long time supporter of our club, Past District Governor (PDG) Jessie Harman, the Rotary International Zone Director for the Australian and New Zealand regions. The evening also saw District 9780 Governor, John Clue, launch our club's brand new history book, "Service Above Self 1999-2022". Pictured is President Garry Higgins OAM, the club's longest serving member, Tom Davies (who joined in 1982-83), and Zone Director Jessie Harman cutting the 70th birthday cake. See "Read more..." for more details and pictures.
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St Patrick's Day Fun![]() |
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Haven't Booked For the 70th Anniversary Yet?![]() |
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This Week - St Patrick's Day Meeting![]() |
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Malley Shares His Three Pieces of Advice![]() “Malley shared two sets of advice for a young person just starting out on their career. The first set was: These actual bits of advice were given to him by his first City Engineer on day one at his first job: 1. Don't let anyone know who you vote for 2. Don't let anyone know what religion you are and, 3. If you barrack for Collingwood, don't even bother unpacking your bags.” After more reflection, Malley would look to share these couple of things with someone just starting out 1. You can get a job anywhere, but what makes a job enjoyable are the people you work with and the people you can help along the way . Take the time to develop friendships and relationships. 2. "Put your All” into it and whatever you do, always put your best foot forward by showing respect, integrity, compassion and be worthy of trust. 3. Each day, try to tick something off someone else’s list. |
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Meryl Reminds Us Of Rotary's Probus Project![]() |
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Havilah CEO Designate - Craig Young
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Havilah CEO Designate - Craig Young | Geoff James | 2022-03-10 13:00:00Z | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Report on the Tower /Peace Park Project![]() |
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History Books Now Available For Sale![]() The club's new history book, "Service Above Self 1999-2022" has been officially launched at our 70th Anniversary Dinner on March 31st. We have already sold over over two thirds of the copies, so contact Treasurer John or PDG Geoff if you want to make sure you don't miss out on a copy. The book is designed around each of the Presidential years of the club from 1999 up until this year, 2022. Each year includes a summary of the service provided by club members in each of the Avenues of Service, as well as a full listing of the Board for the year. There are some interesting tables at the back of the book including a detailed list of every member who has been a member of the club (from 1952 - 2022). There are also at least two photographs on each page illustrating some aspect of our Rotary service. These books could all be gone soon, so don't miss out!
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Service Committee ReportsFamily Violence (Garry): Two current members have left the Family Violence committee due to other commitments, but we have been pleased to welcome Sharon Huggett and Tania Miles as new members. It was interesting to talk recently to ex-local policeman Paul Huggett who is currently working in the La Trobe Valley. Paul reported that there are around 450 cases of family violence a week in his area, whereas in the Central Goldfields, last year we had 360 cases over the 12 months - hopefully, our message is having an effect. Tower Project (Trace and Malley): The Tower project committee met last Tuedsay and actually had more non-Rotarian members than Rotarians. In the meantime, Malley met with local historian Geoff Lovett who is very excited about the prospect of doing something about the Tower area. Bike Ride Fundraiser (Brian): 67 people have already signed up for the ride and preparations seem to be going well.
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John Caulfield Shares His 3 Pieces of Advice![]() 1. When you arrive, make sure you listen carefully and hear the expectations of your workplace - that wisdom will be invaluable. 2. Showcase your values e.g. respect for others, taking responsibility, showing initiative etc. 3. Seek out a mentor - look for a champion of the workplace to guide you. |
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John Sedunary Shares A Very Special Community Project![]() John asked members to imagine a situation where you opened up a serious discussion with your children where you seriously shared your story and history with them - your feelings, attitudes and the important decisions you made when you were their age. John asked members, "What do you think your children would learn from that situation?" (See "Read more...") |
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The Deep Meaning of Peace for Rotarians![]() With this week’s invasion of Ukraine by Putin’s Russia It immediately brought to mind an article titled “The Deeper Meaning of Peace" for Rotarians written by PDG Geoff James that we published earlier this month and present again for you to read and reflect upon. There are over 50 Rotary Clubs and 24 Rotaract Clubs in Ukraine. The image we have used was posted on our social media pages this past week and was originally created by the Rotary club of Morisset who generously allow other clubs to use their images and substitute their own signature (with acknowledgement) we appreciate their work and for allowing us to use their material. Peace is usually translated as a state without disturbance, or an absence of war (Oxford Dictionary). Unfortunately, this rather passive definition doesn’t do justice to the rich layers of meaning that are embedded in that word, but thanks to the Judeo/ Christian tradition, we have available to us a far more dynamic and rich definition of peace that can inspire us all. continue reading by clicking "Read more..." |
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Our Members At The Swap Meet![]() |
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We Celebrate Rotary's 117th Birthday |
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Maryborough Rotary at the Swap Meet![]() |
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Members Celebrate Rotary's BirthdayLast Wednesday, February 23, at the Bull and Mouth Hotel, around 30 Rotarians and spouses enjoyed each other's company and good food whilst celebrating the 117th Birthday of Rotary International. Thanks to President Garry Higgins OAM and Parkview Bakery, we had a magnificent, decorated mud cake for sweets. See more pix by clicking "Read more..."
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You're Invited To Our Platinum Anniversary![]() |
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Proposed International ProjectsOn Thursday February 17, chair of the club's "Overseas Aid Select" Service Sub-Committee, PP Meryl James provided a progress report on proposed International aid projects to be supported by our club this Rotary year. The committee will recommend to the Board that, subject to available funds,... 1. $1000 be provided to the RAWCS Aid for Tonga Project as soon as possible 2. $1000 be used to purchase and deploy a Shelter Box in a place of need. 3. $550 be used to support the Rotary Club of Bendigo South Sponsored MEC Project listed on the RAWCS website to provide counselling and life changing surgery for children afflicted with Meningoecephalocoele at the Children's Surgical Centre Phnom Penh in Cambodia. 4. $1000 be provided to Disaster Aid Australia to go towards the provision of clean water using their "Sky Hydrants" in communities currently without access to clean water. Members are invited to share any concerns about these proposals with chair, Meryl, otherwise Service Projects Director, Harold will take this list to the next Board meeting in March. |
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You're Invited to Join Us!![]() |
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Proposed International Projects For The ClubThe committee will recommend to the Board that, subject to available funds,... 1. $1000 be provided to the RAWCS Aid for Tonga Project as soon as possible 2. $1000 be used to purchase and deploy a Shelter Box in a place of need. 3. $550 be used to support the Rotary Club of Bendigo South Sponsored MEC Project listed on the RAWCS website to provide counselling and life changing surgery for children afflicted with Meningoecephalocoele at the Children's Surgical Centre Phnom Penh in Cambodia. 4. $1000 be provided to Disaster Aid Australia to go towards the provision of clean water using their "Sky Hydrants" in communities currently without access to clean water. Members are invited to share any concerns about these proposals with chair, Meryl, otherwise Service Projects Director, Harold will take this list to the next Board meeting in March.
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Service Committees Update![]() COMMUNITY AVENUE OF SERVICE Easter/ Community Fair (Chair Garry Higgins) – Postponed until November 2022 Tower/ Peace Park (Chair Trace Smith) 4 committees are in process. The “Park” may not end up at the tower, and the Tower may not necessarily be a Peace Park, but there will be community consultation to find out what people want and how whatever eventuates is sustainable and doesn’t require ongoing maintenance by Rotarians. Family Violence Committee (Chair Garry Higgins) In the process of finishing off the new combined Web Site and the package of materials for other communities. Community Clock: (Chair Anthony Ohlsen) Still a work in process. Club Sponsorships: (Chair Martin Mackay) Sponsorships will occur towards the end of this Rotary year. They include the Four Way Test Scholarships (for local Secondary schools), assistance to Probus, and Assistance to the Garden Club) Bowelscan: (Chair Murray Henderson) All ready to go in May INTERNATIONAL AVENUE OF SERVICE Overseas Project Select: (Chair Meryl James) Using the RAWCS Web site as a basis, but other projects will be considered. Committee meeting this week to select 2-3 projects from RAWCS (and others) which will be put to club members and donations will be made to the selected causes in the next month or so. Possibilities so far include Tonga, Shelterbox, Peace Fellows. VOCATIONAL AVENUE OF SERVICE Academy of Excellence: (Chair Robert Rowe) Posponed until next Rotary year. Let’s Get Ethical: (Chair Geoff James) Already had one discussion; another one planned for April or May – maybe Easter morning?) Three Pieces of Advice: (Chair Geoff James) We have already had talks by Terry, Thea and Toby. Updated Roster to be sent out this week. Young Professionals Networking Group: (Chair Kate Ashton) In process of being planned. YOUTH AVENUE OF SERVICE LIFT Program: POSTPONED UNTIL NEXT ROTARY YEAR Mock Interviews: POSTPONED UNTIL NEXT ROTARY YEAR Say YES 2 Literacy: (Chair Garry Higgins & Alison Teese) Project in process RYLA Support: (Derrick Marsden) Depends on Covid impact on RYLA Defying the Drift: POSTPONED UNTIL NEXT ROTARY YEAR Science Programs: POSTPONED UNTIL NEXT ROTARY YEAR CLUB AVENUE OF SERVICE Ink Spots: (Chair Meryl James) Ink Spots to return at meetings where we have access to a Data Projector. |
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Reports From Governance Committees Last Thursday
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Join Us For Rotary International's 117th Birthday Wednesday![]() Rotary International will be 117 this coming Wednesday, so members, spouses and partners are invited to celebrate at the Bull and Mouth Hotel at 6 for 6.30pm for a Social Evening. It is essential that you let Robyn Jennings know by Tuesday if you plan to attend. Numbers will be limited.
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Report on Service Committees![]() COMMUNITY AVENUE OF SERVICE Easter/ Community Fair (Chair Garry Higgins) – Postponed until November 2022 Tower/ Peace Park (Chair Trace Smith) 4 committees are in process. The “Park” may not end up at the tower, and the Tower may not necessarily be a Peace Park, but there will be community consultation to find out what people want and how whatever eventuates is sustainable and doesn’t require ongoing maintenance by Rotarians. Family Violence Committee (Chair Garry Higgins) In the process of finishing off the new combined Web Site and the package of materials for other communities. Community Clock: (Chair Anthony Ohlsen) Still a work in process. Club Sponsorships: (Chair Martin Mackay) Sponsorships will occur towards the end of this Rotary year. They include the Four Way Test Scholarships (for local Secondary schools), assistance to Probus, and Assistance to the Garden Club) Bowelscan: (Chair Murray Henderson) All ready to go in May INTERNATIONAL AVENUE OF SERVICE Overseas Project Select: (Chair Meryl James) Using the RAWCS Web site as a basis, but other projects will be considered. Committee meeting this week to select 2-3 projects from RAWCS (and others) which will be put to club members and donations will be made to the selected causes in the next month or so. Possibilities so far include Tonga, Shelterbox, Peace Fellows. VOCATIONAL AVENUE OF SERVICE Academy of Excellence: (Chair Robert Rowe) Posponed until next Rotary year. Let’s Get Ethical: (Chair Geoff James) Already had one discussion; another one planned for April or May – maybe Easter morning?) Three Pieces of Advice: (Chair Geoff James) We have already had talks by Terry, Thea and Toby. Updated Roster to be sent out this week. Young Professionals Networking Group: (Chair Kate Ashton) In process of being planned. YOUTH AVENUE OF SERVICE LIFT Program: POSTPONED UNTIL NEXT ROTARY YEAR Mock Interviews: POSTPONED UNTIL NEXT ROTARY YEAR Say YES 2 Literacy: (Chair Garry Higgins & Alison Teese) Project in process RYLA Support: (Derrick Marsden) Depends on Covid impact on RYLA Defying the Drift: POSTPONED UNTIL NEXT ROTARY YEAR Science Programs: POSTPONED UNTIL NEXT ROTARY YEAR CLUB AVENUE OF SERVICE Ink Spots: (Chair Meryl James) Ink Spots to return at meetings where we have access to a Data Projector. |
Report on Service Committees | Geoff James | 2022-02-10 13:00:00Z | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The Deeper Meaning of "Peace" for Rotarians![]() With this week’s invasion of Ukraine by Putin’s Russia It immediately brought to mind an article titled “The Deeper Meaning of Peace" for Rotarians written by PDG Geoff James that we published earlier this month and present again for you to read and reflect upon. There are over 50 Rotary Clubs and 24 Rotaract Clubs in Ukraine. The image we have used was posted on our social media pages this past week and was originally created by the Rotary club of Morisset who generously allow other clubs to use their images and substitute their own signature (with acknowledgement) we appreciate their work and for allowing us to use their material. Peace is usually translated as a state without disturbance, or an absence of war (Oxford Dictionary). Unfortunately, this rather passive definition doesn’t do justice to the rich layers of meaning that are embedded in that word, but thanks to the Judeo/ Christian tradition, we have available to us a far more dynamic and rich definition of peace that can inspire us all. continue reading by clicking "Read more..."
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The Depper Meaning of "Peace" For Rotarians![]() |
The Depper Meaning of "Peace" For Rotarians | Geoff James | 2022-02-04 13:00:00Z | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
It's time for Decisions About Club Service Projects![]() The Service committees planned for this year are listed in white on the black panel, and at this coming week's meeting (February 10), as a whole club, we need to decide which of these projects we're going to try and complete or run with in the next 4 to 5 months. Chairs of these committees will be asked to very briefly describe what progress has been made so far, whether you think it's realistic to try and complete these projects this Rotary year and what support you need to do that. Where there is no chair yet, or no progress, we'll be asking if anyone feels passionate about the issue and wants to run with the project from now on. Whilst the committees are listed under the 4 Avenues of Service, you will remember that we have no overall chairs for these Avenues, but separate chairs for each project.
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It's time for Decisions About Club Service Projects | Geoff James | 2022-02-04 13:00:00Z | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
#29 Amazing Visit to SONAC FactoryFourteen Rotarians and friends were treated to an amazing site visit at the Maryborough SONAC Factory on Thursday January 27. Prior perceptions about the place were completely blown away by the informative talks and tour through the facilities. Click "Read more..." for details and a gallery of photographs.
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70 Days of Service Countdown![]() |
70 Days of Service Countdown | 2022-01-27 13:00:00Z | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
70 Day Service Countdown ContinuesMaryborough Rotary Club was chartered on March 31, 1952 and to celebrate the lead up to the anniversary, we are posting pictures of club service over the past couple of decades. PDG Geoff James has done an outstanding job in compiling and captioning the historic photos which are being posted each day to Instagram and Facebook. To see them all, make sure you follow us on Facebook and Instagram. Already we are getting many likes on both social media sites ![]() |
70 Day Service Countdown Continues | 2022-01-22 13:00:00Z | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
New Rotary Theme for 2022-23![]() |
New Rotary Theme for 2022-23 | 2022-01-22 13:00:00Z | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Australia Day 1As we know Australia Day is this coming Wednesday and as has been for the last few years CGSC is having a ceremony at the Hub and providing breakfast. As was the case last year we have been asked to participate by being the keepers and handerouters of the "MUFFINS" The Shire has asked that we arrive at 8:00 am to put out table/s and chairs and to be ready to give out the muffins from 8:30 am. If you are able to help out please contact PP Thea by SMS on 0428 590 405 or by email. Thank you. |
Australia Day 1 | Anthony Ohlsen | 2022-01-22 13:00:00Z | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Goldfields Community Festival![]() |
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Platinum Anniversary on March 31st![]() |
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#26_Social Gathering at the Allan's |
#26_Social Gathering at the Allan's | 2022-01-21 13:00:00Z | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
"Imagine" Theme for 2022-2023![]() "Imagine Theme Transposed onto Australian Outback by Evan Burrell. Imagine Rotary the theme for 2022-2023 as explained by incoming President Jennifer Jones. The theme graphic was designed by an Australian indigenous artist to link with the Melbourne convention in 2023. Circle - connections to one another Dots around it - Our People There are 7 Dots because of our Rotary's 7 areas of focus Circle + dots around it- Navigation star, our guiding light Green solid line - digging stick (used when doing hard work); for us it's People of Action, represents the tools for getting things done Colors: Purple, Green & White Celebrate Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Freedom to express ourselves differently but still with a special connection. Purple- Polio Green- the Environment White – Peace Represents Empowerment and Newness and also the colours were utilised for the women's movement giving us the opportunity to grow our female membership. ![]() |
"Imagine" Theme for 2022-2023 | Austin Taylor | 2022-01-20 13:00:00Z | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
#26_Social Gathering at the AllansAround 15 members, spouses and Rotary friends gathered at the home of Terry and Thea Allan on January 6th to celebrate the start of the second half of the club's 21-22 Rotary year. There was much talk about Christmas and New Year experiences as well as the sharing of Covid stories. For more pix and information, click "Read more..."
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#26_Social Gathering at the Allans | Geoff James | 2022-01-06 13:00:00Z | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
#24 Visit by DG John Clue
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#24 Visit by DG John Clue | 2021-12-21 13:00:00Z | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
"Ellie" Raises Awareness of Family Violence![]() |
"Ellie" Raises Awareness of Family Violence | 2021-12-21 13:00:00Z | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Rotary Helps Catering For the Carols |
Rotary Helps Catering For the Carols | 2021-12-21 13:00:00Z | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
#16 The Castlemaine-Maryborough Rail Trail![]() This week’s meeting, being Economic and Community Development month, our guest speaker was Janice Simpson whose topic was the Castlemaine Maryborough Rail Trail. It’s an incredible project and once completed will be an excellent eco-tourism asset.One of the wonderful things about the trail is that it will be equally enjoyable no matter which direction you start from! Start at Maryborough and you can alight from one of Australia’s grandest old railway stations. Start at Castlemaine station and you will be right where the story of the goldfields began. |
#16 The Castlemaine-Maryborough Rail Trail | 2021-12-21 13:00:00Z | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
#19 Back Face to Face![]() Despite some minor technical difficulties caused by trying to link various devices, the meeting was enjoyed by all who were happy to be together again. |
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October Social Media Results![]() |
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Merry Christmas and a Safe New Year To All!![]() |
Merry Christmas and a Safe New Year To All! | 2021-12-21 13:00:00Z | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Meeting 19This week’s meeting, our first face-to-face for quite some time took place at the Highland Society and was preceded by the Membership group planning meeting with facilitator Windsor Main. That group then joined the rest of the members for a joint meeting via Zoom with Warrnambool Rotary club who were also having a face-to-face meeting. Both clubs enjoyed a presentation by Secretary Anthony about the Rotary Foundation. Despite some minor technical difficulties caused by trying to link various devices, the meeting was enjoyed by all who were happy to be together again. |
Meeting 19 | Austin Taylor | 2021-11-03 13:00:00Z | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3 Minute Vocational Talks Roster![]() The topic is: “Three pieces of Wisdom/ Advice You Would Give To A Young Person Just Starting Out on their Working Life/ Career” Please check the attached roster for your name...(Click "Read more...") |
3 Minute Vocational Talks Roster | Geoff James | 2021-10-09 13:00:00Z | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HELP! Old Club Bulletins Needed![]() As I'm writing our history of the last 20 years of the club for next year's 70th Anniversary, I'm finding I need to refer to old Bulletins for detailed information that is missing from the Annual Reports. Do you still have any Paper Bulletins for 1999-2000 (Pres. Don Bruce); 2005-6 (Pres. Malley); 2006-7 (Pres. Grant Kennedy); and 2007-8 Pres. Derrick Marsden.
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HELP! Old Club Bulletins Needed | Geoff James | 2021-09-04 14:00:00Z | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
How vaccination was discoveredSmallpox used to kill ![]() Around 1/3 of adults infected with smallpox would die, and 8 out of 10 infants. In 1721 in Boston smallpox wiped out 8% of the population. One treatment was to give the patient 12 bottles of beer every 24 hours. The intoxication might have at least dulled the pain. Click "Read more..." |
How vaccination was discovered | Austin Taylor | 2021-09-04 14:00:00Z | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Join in the Hat Day Spirit - September 30th![]() |
Join in the Hat Day Spirit - September 30th | 2021-08-22 14:00:00Z | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Maryborough's "Mask-erade" Parade![]() |
Maryborough's "Mask-erade" Parade | 2020-09-03 14:00:00Z | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Radio Survey - Last Chance![]() |
Radio Survey - Last Chance | 2020-04-04 13:00:00Z | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Anyone Interested in Being on the Pandemic Committee?
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Anyone Interested in Being on the Pandemic Committee? | 2020-03-28 13:00:00Z | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Ink Spot 62: Changing our Constitution![]() •As you know, each 3 years the Rotary Council of Legislation updates the "Rules" of Rotary based on recommendations from members all around the world. •Some of these rules affect the Standard Constitutions of all Rotary clubs •So, the Constitution documents need to be updated to reflect the new rules. •In our State of Victoria, our Rotary Constitutions also have to comply with the Rules for Non-profit organizations. •In the past decade, most of our District clubs have paid a Melbourne based Law firm to make these changes •But this year, a solicitor from Melbourne, who is also a Rotarian, has, without charge, produced a standard constitution document that complies with the 2019 Council of Legislation changes as well as the Victorian Government guidelines for Non Profit Organizations - thus saving our club over $300. •We will vote to implement the new Constitution document on April 2nd •Please try to be there because we need a quorum •If you can’t make it, you can nominate another member to vote for you by proxy. •You must write and sign a note naming the person who will represent you – you can optionally write down how you want them to vote: FOR or AGAINST the motion to adopt the changed constitution. •For your information, our District is currently looking for ideas from clubs for any suggested changes to the way we should do things - to be decided at an online meeting they will hold at the end of this year •The District is also looking for a Past District Governor to be our Representative at the next Council of Legislation in 2022 – this person will be confirmed at the District Conference in a week |
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We Provide Pancakes for Australia Day |
We Provide Pancakes for Australia Day | 2020-01-25 13:00:00Z | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Heather Reports from the Fire Areas![]() |
Heather Reports from the Fire Areas | 2020-01-25 13:00:00Z | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
New Rotary Theme for 2020-21![]() |
New Rotary Theme for 2020-21 | 2020-01-20 13:00:00Z | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Mallee Fills Us In on Farnarkling![]() |
Mallee Fills Us In on Farnarkling | 2020-01-18 13:00:00Z | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Details to Donate to Rotary Bushfire Appeal![]() 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
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Details to Donate to Rotary Bushfire Appeal | 2020-01-02 13:00:00Z | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Calendar of Events from November 24th
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Calendar of Events from November 24th | 2019-11-21 13:00:00Z | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Kate Ashton to Ride for the Kids![]() |
Kate Ashton to Ride for the Kids | 2019-11-09 13:00:00Z | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Mallee Shares His Best Connection (s)! |
Mallee Shares His Best Connection (s)! | 2019-11-09 13:00:00Z | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Family Violence Race Meeting Report |
Family Violence Race Meeting Report | 2019-11-02 13:00:00Z | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Connection Reading UpdateConnection 22 (Dec 1st) 27 members opened the Connection
Connection 23 (Dec 8th) 28 members opened the Connection. Connection 24 (Dec 15th) 23 members opened the Connection Oh well, we tried, and we nearly got to 30 members opening the Connection before the end of this year, but not quite. We will periodically provide statistics in the "What's the Goss" segment next year.If you are a member or a friend of the club, and you're reading this, THANK YOU! Continue to Spread the Connection! |
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Calendar of Events from November 3rd
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Calendar of Events from November 3rd | 2019-10-31 13:00:00Z | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Great Group 7 Night at Raglan Hall |
Great Group 7 Night at Raglan Hall | 2019-10-31 13:00:00Z | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Committees with a Ghoulish Twist![]() |
Committees with a Ghoulish Twist | 2019-10-31 13:00:00Z | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Calendar of Events from October 27th
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Calendar of Events from October 27th | 2019-10-26 13:00:00Z | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Get your Hats and Halloween Gear Ready! |
Get your Hats and Halloween Gear Ready! | 2019-10-26 13:00:00Z | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sri Lankan Feast a Great Success |
Sri Lankan Feast a Great Success | 2019-10-25 13:00:00Z | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Recognition plaques prepared for the planting beds at Raglan House![]() |
Recognition plaques prepared for the planting beds at Raglan House | 2019-10-17 13:00:00Z | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
MATS Fundraiser Gala Night![]() |
MATS Fundraiser Gala Night | 2019-10-17 13:00:00Z | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Defy the Drift Graduates 2019![]() |
Defy the Drift Graduates 2019 | 2019-10-17 13:00:00Z | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Calendar of Events from October 20th
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Productive Night at Dowie Park |
Productive Night at Dowie Park | 2019-10-17 13:00:00Z | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Look Behind the Hedge Next Saturday!![]() |
Look Behind the Hedge Next Saturday! | 2019-10-10 13:00:00Z | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Calendar of Events and Meetings From October 13th
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Meryl Toasts the RC of Vancouver |
Meryl Toasts the RC of Vancouver | 2019-10-10 13:00:00Z | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Windsor Main Introduces the Men's Retreat![]() |
Windsor Main Introduces the Men's Retreat | 2019-10-10 13:00:00Z | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Ajmer Singh Gill on the Sihk Religion |
Ajmer Singh Gill on the Sihk Religion | 2019-10-10 13:00:00Z | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Derrick Shares his "Best Contact" |
Derrick Shares his "Best Contact" | 2019-10-10 13:00:00Z | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Calendar of Events for October 2019
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Calendar of Events for October 2019 | 2019-10-05 14:00:00Z | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
All Our Members are Invited to the Next Group 7 MeetingThe next Group 7 Meeting date coincides with the Beaufort Club's visit to Cave Hill Creek, 110 The Glut Road, Raglan (off the Raglan-Elmhurst Road), on Monday, 28th October. This date is prior to the next District Meeting, allowing time for our President's Reports to be submitted to DG Rosanne. Tim Chandler, owner of Cave Hill Creek is more than happy for members of Maryborough, Ararat and Stawell to join the Beaufort Rotarians for the tour of this Australian Tourism Award winning group accommodation, event & outdoor recreation venue. The tour will commence at 5.30pm for approximately 40 minutes after which we will adjourn to the Raglan Hall (10 minutes drive) where we will have our Group 7 Meeting and a meal. Our Rotary Club has recently auspiced a funding grant from the Bendigo Bank for the Raglan Hall Committee, so it will be an opportunity to find out what has been planned for the funding and see the recent improvements made to the Hall. Cost of the meal will be $25.00. BYO beverages, tea and coffee will be provided. Could Clubs please advise the numbers of all members attending by Monday 21st October, so the caterers can be advised. Please email your numbers to PP George Kirsanovs (george.kirsanovs@bigpond.com). It is important that we get exact numbers as the cost of all meals ordered will have to be paid for, so if you cannot attend, early cancellation notice would be appreciated. Our Group 7 Meetings are a highlight of our Rotary year and the Beaufort Club is looking forward to welcoming everyone to Raglan on 28th October. If there are any questions or you need further information, please contact PP George as I will be away for the next few weeks. Cheers President Anne Beer Rotary Club of Beaufort |
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Join Us in Supporting the MATS Fundraiser Nov 8th
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Join Us in Supporting the MATS Fundraiser Nov 8th | 2019-10-03 14:00:00Z | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Trace Shares Her Best Connections |
Trace Shares Her Best Connections | 2019-10-03 14:00:00Z | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Elissa and Chris Share Ideas |
Elissa and Chris Share Ideas | 2019-10-03 14:00:00Z | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Calendar of Events and Meetings as from October 6th
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Calendar of Events and Meetings as from October 6th | 2019-10-03 14:00:00Z | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Blue Pyrenees Bike Ride a Great Success![]() This is a big shout out to congratulate all the volunteers who help make our recent Blue Pyrenees Magic Ride a success, If I have missed anyone, I apologise as my silly new computer has lost a lot of contacts. Firstly, I have a friend who is looking for photos of the penny farthing riders who cycled the short ride. If you have any photos please forward to me. If you have any ideas to improve the ride please forward that as well. Improvements could be variety/quantity of food, communication, or ways to make it easier to manage. How do you measure success? Is it positive feedback from sponsors, customers, volunteers, money made. I would say our recent event ticks sponsors, customers & volunteers. Many thanks to Malley & Butch who worked the most hours. So to money. I have one account to come so as an overall summary. With around 270 riders, the event should raise $9000. Breaking this down further this is a profit of $35/entry and over $170/volunteer hour ( on the day) . Regards, Peter. We got an email from a couple of competitors who wrote: Hello! My friend Melissa Ireland and I just want to thank you all for a fantastic day and a beautiful ride today. It was such a pleasure meeting you, and thank you for all the great organisation and food/ drink at the rest stops. We thought you might like to see some photos from our day with you. It was good to know that our registration for this event supported the great work that you are doing. With best wishes, Wendy and Melissa Wendy & Melissa's photos and others can be seen by clicking, "Read more..." |
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Successful Defy the Drift Event
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Successful Defy the Drift Event | 2019-09-28 14:00:00Z | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
September Committee Meetings![]() ![]() |
September Committee Meetings | 2019-09-28 14:00:00Z | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Calendar of Events as from Sept 29th
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Kindness Men's Retreat![]() The Mendigo Organization asked us to include this info. in our Bulletin: Basically, they will be running a not for profit weekend to support men by introducing them to wellness processes to help them connect deeper with themselves and other men. You may know the terrible rates of male suicide and also the outpour of domestic violence. Helping men open up and talk is key to releasing the tension within and allow it to flow in a healthy way. The weekend is strictly no drugs and alcohol. Ideally, I am looking to see if a couple of men from rotary would come and join in the process. It’s great to be able to borrow the BBQ if that’s possible. The Lions Club have organised sponsorship for the weekend and also their BBQ and maybe a couple of men to come. The intention is to start processes in our community to support men to connect deeper and healthier |
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Maryborough Rotary Meets Mark Maloney![]() |
Maryborough Rotary Meets Mark Maloney | 2019-09-24 14:00:00Z | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Ride Like A Girl Movie Night![]() |
Ride Like A Girl Movie Night | 2019-09-21 14:00:00Z | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Save the Day for Oaks Day![]() |
Save the Day for Oaks Day | 2019-09-19 14:00:00Z | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Jenna Townsend Shares Her Story![]() |
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Kate Shares Her US Experience |
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Deacon Farrow Selected for NYSFRecently, Youth Chair, Graeme Rogan made a presentation to MEC student, Deacon Farrow who has been selected to attend the National Youth Science Forum in Canberra. The program is supported by Rotary clubs across Australia, and is a 12-day residential program run in January each year for Year 12 students. It is designed to give students a broader understanding of the diverse study and career options available in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) and to encourage continued studies in these fields. |
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Ararat 90th Anniversary |
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Kate Winkelmann Thanks the Club![]() ![]() ![]() |
Kate Winkelmann Thanks the Club | 2019-08-29 14:00:00Z | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Club Calendar of Events as from August 25th
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Club Calendar of Events as from August 25th | 2019-08-25 14:00:00Z | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Celebrate Ararat Rotary's 90th Anniversary![]() |
Celebrate Ararat Rotary's 90th Anniversary | 2019-08-24 14:00:00Z | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
We Say Farewell to PP Brian and Alison |
We Say Farewell to PP Brian and Alison | 2019-08-22 14:00:00Z | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Group 7 Meets the DGPresident Leigh and 7 other of our members met with members from the other Group 7 Clubs last Wednesday in the Victoria Hotel, Ararat to hear the offical message from our District Governor, Rosanne Kava. Each club gave a report of their year so far, and DG Rosanne outlined the message of International President Mark Maloney along with the new Strategic Priorities of our District.
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Group 7 Meets the DG | 2019-08-01 14:00:00Z | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Derrick Enjoys Nepal |
Derrick Enjoys Nepal | 2019-07-30 14:00:00Z | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Committees Start The New Rotary Year![]() ![]() |
Committees Start The New Rotary Year | 2019-07-25 14:00:00Z | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Club Calendar as at July 28th
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Club Calendar as at July 28th | 2019-07-25 14:00:00Z | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Christmas in July This Week![]() |
Christmas in July This Week | 2019-07-22 14:00:00Z | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Club Movie Night a Success |
Club Movie Night a Success | 2019-07-18 14:00:00Z | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Club Calendar as at July 21st
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Club Calendar as at July 21st | 2019-07-18 14:00:00Z | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
RI President Mark Challenges us to Adapt![]() |
RI President Mark Challenges us to Adapt | 2019-07-11 14:00:00Z | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Louise Develops Her "Stand Up" Routine |
Louise Develops Her "Stand Up" Routine | 2019-07-11 14:00:00Z | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Group 7 Changeovers |
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Louise Features as Meeting Chair![]() |
Louise Features as Meeting Chair | 2019-07-04 14:00:00Z | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Leigh launches the 2019-2020 Rotary Year |
Leigh launches the 2019-2020 Rotary Year | 2019-07-04 14:00:00Z | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Meryl's Moment 49![]() It was a pleasure to be part of the ceremony to present seven of our members and one Friend of Rotary with a Paul Harris Fellow Recognition, some sapphire or double sapphire, Congratulations again to those very worthy recipients. It was also a pleasure to congratulate and thank our own District Governor, Anthony ( and Kerrie), for representing our club and District 9780 so well during his year of office. and also to give a certificate of Appreciation to PP PHF Rod Brown for his many years of "Service Above Self". As I said in my report last night, my job was made easy by having a wonderful, hard working and supportive Board during this last year, and I thank all members in general for the encouragement and support I have received. The list of our achievements is inspiring. Those present last night were amazed and inspired by what good in the world can be done by one small club. I believe we have lived up to the challenge of Rotary International President Barry Rassin to "Be Te Inspiration" this year, and I wish President Leigh and his Board a successful year ahead as "Rotary Connects The World". Finally, can I thank PP PHF Brian Thomas for his hard work getting this Bulletin to us all every week, which takes great diligence and dedication. Thank you also to my personal inspiration, Geoff, who was always there with his love and encouragement. Be Proud to be a Rotarian!
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Meryl's Moment 49 | Meryl James | 2019-06-29 14:00:00Z | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Maryborough Rotary Changes Over![]() ![]() |
Maryborough Rotary Changes Over | 2019-06-29 14:00:00Z | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
We Change Over![]() ![]() |
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Rotary Takes Over the Sports Bar |
Rotary Takes Over the Sports Bar | 2019-06-27 14:00:00Z | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
E&OE....did you hear.....?What a fun night !! A night to remember, thanks to the organisers. Murray's great effort with Bowelscan resulted in 325 kits being sold. This amounts to $4875 being collected by the Pharmacies ...local, Dunolly, Inglewood etc who sold them at $15 each. While a sum of $125 was raised for our Club we hope that maybe this saves someones life...! Brian Reed won the raffle and while $73 of prizemoney was winnable , the Joker stayed in place. On this , the last Club night under President Meryl's leadership , it was a time to enjoy the inspiration that was evident throughout the year and , on behalf of all members, PE Leigh thanked and congratulated Meryl on all she has done for the Club in her year as President. The Community committee meets again this Monday night (24h) at 7.00pm at John Caulfield's home at 30 Barker Street, Maryborough. FNFF was won this week by Harold with 2-3 congrats, Harold, This will be the last issue carrying my name as editor, in fact the real work has been done through out the year .by PP Geoff . He does so much work organising our information and this applies not only to the Bulletin. Thanks a million Geoff, a great Rotarian. But also great he will be the Editor for Leigh's year!
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E&OE....did you hear.....? | Brian Thomas | 2019-06-22 14:00:00Z | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Vale John Selmon |
Vale John Selmon | 2019-06-22 14:00:00Z | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Meryl's Moment 48![]() I was also pleased to be able to present a Certificate of Appreciation and thank the Havilah volunteers who look after us so well each week. They certainly perform "service above self" and we look forward to continuing our mutually beneficial relationship. The fun continues this week, so please join me for drinks at the Highland Sports Bar and optional meal from 5.30pm on Thursday 27th June. We now look forward to our Club Changeover and induction of President Elect Leigh next Saturday, and if you haven't informed Thea that you will be attending, please do so asap. I will write my final Meryl's Moment next week , when we will leave behind our "Be The Inspiration" theme and work towards "Rotary Connects the World'. |
Meryl's Moment 48 | Meryl James | 2019-06-22 14:00:00Z | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Did You hear.......E&OEA good crowd along last week to engage in a full Rotary evening. Not often do we hear the story of one of our membrs hiking to the Everest Base camp.....who said the Club is getting old? A great story David. It was also a surprise to hear of Malcom's participation in our Youth programs and to hear of his appreciation for the help . We trust we can be of help in getting students at FLO to greater opportunities , BDPark does provide an opportunity . A 10% increase in Polio events in the last year caused D9780 to allocate $100,000 to Polio Plus from its unallocated funds , this will be a great help.......this from the weekly D9780 E news... FNFF was won last week by Lee Ditchfield and this week by our own Louise. Much fun with Heads and Tails and the Raffle but not much in the way of winnings. PDG Geoff James will take over the Bulletin production next year. I have to say that most of the Bulletin was as a result of Geoff's tremendous work, thank you Geoff. Toby Bainbridge has been in hospital in Melbourne, we wish you a speedy recovery, Toby. The club has lost a great member with the resignation of Rod Brown. Best wishes, Rod. |
Did You hear.......E&OE | Brian Thomas | 2019-06-15 14:00:00Z | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Meryl's Moment 47![]() Here are a few issues from the final Board meeting for this Rotary year which was held last Monday night, with a drink and nibbles afterward to celebrate our year. We welcomed PE Leigh's new Directors as well. We were saddened to accept the resignation of Rod Brown, who has been a valued member for many years. We hope he will attend a future meeting to receive a certificate of recognition and appreciation. It was decided that PHF recipients should be informed before the Changeover Dinner so they they can invite family and friends to share the evening with them. The new Strategic Plan will be adopted at the July Board meeting, as a couple of Committees are are still working on their Action Plans. It was passed that the Administration Director should in future be the immediate Past President. It was agreed that the Club Planning Committee would be responsible for linking fundraising activities with specific projects. A few reminders:
Be inspired to be social over the next few weeks and attend as many occasions as you can! |
Meryl's Moment 47 | Meryl James | 2019-06-15 14:00:00Z | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Malcolm Solomano Introduces us to FLO |
Malcolm Solomano Introduces us to FLO | 2019-06-13 14:00:00Z | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
David shares his journey to Base Camp |
David shares his journey to Base Camp | 2019-06-13 14:00:00Z | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Are You Interested in RLI?![]() |
Are You Interested in RLI? | 2019-06-08 14:00:00Z | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Meryl's Moment 46![]() It was great to hear from some of our members last week, about their involvement in Rotary Fellowships and the pleasure they get from them. I am sure there would be one of interest, amongst the 80, to us all! We welcomed Derrick as our Meeting Chair for June and thank him for his input. This week we will hear from David Hare about his recent adventure in Nepal, and we welcome, as guest speaker, Malcolm Solomano from MEC, to tell us how we might help with the Flexible Learning Options program in the coming year. It was a pleasure for Anthony and I to attend the 25th Anniversary Luncheon of Maryborough Ladies Probus Club last Monday, and to convey congratulations from their founding Rotary Club. Rotary is proud of having initiated this program Australia wide. A few reminders:
We are being inspired to be social over the next few weeks, so take advantage of every opportunity! |
Meryl's Moment 46 | Meryl James | 2019-06-08 14:00:00Z | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Invitations to Group Changeovers![]() Our own club will be holding its own Changeover Dinner at the Highland society on Saturday, June 29th. Stawell Rotary will hold there event on Tuesday, June 2nd. and Beaufort will have their event on Friday, June 5th. Apart from showing your support for the outgoing and incoming presidents, attending these events is a great way to renew acquaintances with District members and remind ourselves that we are part of the big Rotary family.
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Meryl's Moment 45![]() Thank you to the Chairs and members of our 2019-2020 Committees, who worked hard last Thursday night to finalise their plans for the coming year. It was a very productive meeting. Thank you also to Malley Rowe for having been our Meeting Chair during Youth Service Month. It's always a fun time when he is in charge and last week was no exception. Congrats on the swindle win Malley!! Next month is Fellowships Month, with PP Derrick Marsden in the Meeting Chair. We know he has certainly had a lot of experience with a Fellowship recently, and look forward to hearing more at our Fellowships night next week. Perhaps you will learn about a fellowship that you would like to join yourself! About 200 people attended the MATS fundraising Dinner last night, with our own members acting as spotters for the auctions. Sorry to hear that Malley was unwell and couldn't be the auctioneer. Get well soon Malley. We will be presenting our considerable Club donation to this worthy Community project at the official launch in early July. A few reminders:
We have one month left to "Be The Inspiration" before the theme changes to "Rotary Connects The World". |
Meryl's Moment 45 | Meryl James | 2019-06-01 14:00:00Z | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Did You Hear....E&OEPhew.... what an exciting round of FNFF it was this week with a lot riding on the outcome. I am relieved to announce that the winner of this weeks FNFF, with a winning square of 9-2 was Tracey Smith. Thank you so much Tracey for playing and your winnings will be coming your way.Robert Rowe)) In March 2019, Kate Winkelmanwas selected by the National Youth Science Forum (NYSF) to attend the Michigan Math and Science Scholars (MMSS) in late June and early July this year. The NYSF aims to encourage young people to continue studying science related subjects in university and to build careers in the various science technology and engineering fields and has been operating for more than 30 years. Each year the NYSF facilitates participation in a number of similar International Programs for young Australians in Year 12. Kate has been selected as one of six students from Australia to attend the MMSS Kate's fundraising goal is $5000 and she leaves for Michigan on the 20th June. If you are interested in making a donation to the NYSF to assist Kate attending the Michigan Math and Science Scholars:- By Direct Deposit/Credit Account Name: National Youth Science Forum BSB: 062907 Account Number: 00906360 Descriptor: Donation Winkelmann Then Please email programs@nysf.edu.au advising:
If you wish to make a donation using a credit card over the phone or if you have any questions regarding fundraising or donations please contact the NYSF on (02) 61252777 or by email at programs@nysf.edu.au Thanking you in anticipation Malley Rowe - Chair Youth Committee Remember to drop your unwanted RDU magazines off at our meeting so we can have them placed in waiting rooms etc for the public to learn about Rotary. Next weeks Meeting June 6th....subject is Fellowships with Derrick Marsden in the Chair. Meeting on June 13 th we have a guest speaker Malcom Solomano who will discuss with us the Flexible Learning Options training Centre which he leads for MEC. On Fellowship Duties......This week....John Stewart, Alison Theese and John Williamson. |
Did You Hear....E&OE | Brian Thomas | 2019-05-31 14:00:00Z | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Did you hear...E&OEAnother really busy meeting with a great roll up of community members receiving the D.G.s thanks for sponsorship. Also a bonus for the Club with Callum winning the FNFF and thus some more tickets sold ...our thanks to the Rowe family! David Hare is back from his great experience hiking to the Everest Base camp....toughest thing he has ever done and lost 3.9 kilos along the way...great work, David! Also great to see John Hazeldine back, had a rough time but so good to see you, John. Had the pleasure of catching up with Charles and Fay Townsing last week, they are both doing well and Charles still enjoys his "e" Rotary Club although he is also now joining the Rotary Club of Broken Hill. PE Leigh and PP Brian met with a rep. of Council , working to get the roles re Brian Dowie Park clarified.
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Did you hear...E&OE | Brian Thomas | 2019-05-25 14:00:00Z | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Meryl's Moment 44![]() I have just returned from a fun-filled weekend in Swan Hill, where we celebrated our own DG Anthony and Kerrie's successful year, at the District Changeoever Luncheon. Anthony was thanked and the DG for 2019-2020, Rosanne Kava, from the Rotary Club of Swan Hill, was inducted. The official handover date is July 1st, so we will still have the opportunity to congratulate and thank Anthony and Kerrie at our Club Changeover on 29th June. Be sure to keep the date free! Last week it was a real pleasure to hear from one of our RYPEN students, Natalie Murray. Natalie shared that she had been "terrified" when she first arrived at the camp, but has found a new self confidence, as was evident from her speech. Well done Natalie! We hope that confidence continues to grow in the years ahead. It was also a pleasure to thank the wonderful sponsors of our District Conference for their valued support. They all enjoyed their evening with us. DG Anthony also thanked members of the Conference Committee for all their hard work which lead to such a successful Conference. If you haven't chosen your preferred Committees for next year, be sure to be early for the meetings next week. PE Leigh will be wanting to finalize his lists, so Action plans can be completed by each committee. Also, if you haven't purchased your tickets for the MATS Dinner this coming Saturday, do so asap under Rotary's name. Friends are welcome. June Reminder notices are out, and I ask you to bring your partners on June 20th for a fun social night. My FINAL FLING!! We have one month left to "Be The Inspiration" before the theme changes to "Rotary Connects The World". |
Meryl's Moment 44 | Meryl James | 2019-05-25 14:00:00Z | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
We Thank Conference Sponsors |
We Thank Conference Sponsors | 2019-05-23 14:00:00Z | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
PDG Jessie Guides Our Planning |
PDG Jessie Guides Our Planning | 2019-05-18 14:00:00Z | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Meryl's Moment 43![]() A huge thank you to PDG Jessie Harman for taking time to come and facilitate our Strategic Plan Meeting last week and to all who attended. A lot of ideas came forward and Jessie made it a fun night, as well as encouraging us to think of our Club's future. Thank you also to Geoff James for all his pre-planning and to Peter Haywood for offering to collate all the sheets into a manageable format. Committees will look at the results on May 30th and make their recommendations to the Board of their goals for next year. Thank you to the Club for appointing me to vote on their behalf at the Special District General Meeting in Swan Hill next Saturday morning. I will vote to approve the new suggested structure of the District Board. Next Sunday, DG Anthony hands over charge of the District to Roseanne Kava from the Rotary Club of Swan Hill at the District Changeover Dinner, although he will still be officially DG until July 1st. As a club, we can be proud of the job he has done representing us, and those of us going will be sure to show our obvious appreciation and support at this event. Next week we will thank our Conference Sponsors for their generous support and also hear from our two RYPEN representatives. Bring your Partners for a good night, but be sure to let Derrick know numbers before Wednesday lunchtime, as we will have quite a few visitors. Remember we are booking tables for the MATS dinner on June 1st. Buy your tickets at the Highland Society front desk under Rotary. Our own Malley Rowe is the Auctioneer on the night! We have much to be inspired by!
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Meryl's Moment 43 | Meryl James | 2019-05-18 14:00:00Z | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Brief Board ReportThe following issues were discussed and recommendations passed at last week's Board Meeting.
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Brief Board Report | Meryl James | 2019-05-18 14:00:00Z | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Did You Hear.........E&OEDid You hear…..E&OE District Governor’s Changeover……on Sunday 26th May at Swan Hill……Book now …to do so , go to District Changeover Luncheon…..web site. Also District 9780 Weekly news has a lot of news for Rotarians…..have a look you will certainly learn something extra. There is nothing quite like the service our Fire Brigades give to the Community. Many members give years and years of on-call service in addition to the regular efforts to be trained and to maintain the equipment , families go back two and three generations of service so no wonder it was a very special night . We heard lots of good stories. FNFF ….. last week was again a “blank” winner so this week the prize is thirty dollars….and it was won by Chanaka with 7/2...congratulations. It was good to see Rhys Hendricksen, the young CFA member, win the Heads and Tails. The Recreational Vehicle Fellowship is off to Swan Hill this week, there will be about 70 attendees for a full weekend of activities. The Club is having interaction with sections of MEC in the next couple of weeks in regard to students who are , or have been, involved in the Flexible Learning Options program. Graeme advised us that Kate Hinkerman (Our NYSF student) is one of six who has been invited to go to Michigan USA to attend the Michigan Maths and Science Fair at the end of June, she does need help to raise the $5000 cost so any donations will be gratefully received, chat with Graeme.
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Did You Hear.........E&OE | Brian Thomas | 2019-05-11 14:00:00Z | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Meryl's Moment 42![]() What a fantastic night we had last week, with members, partners and friends there to see me induct our newest member, Brian Reed. We welcome Brian and Robyn to our club and look forward to sharing many times of fun and service with them. It was also an honour to present our Pride of Workmanship Awards and congratulate the very worthy recipients from local CFAs. We greatly value these awards and being able to recognize those who work so hard for our local community. Thank you to Geoff and the Vocational Committee for organising the event. On Tuesday night, 6 members attended the last Group 7 meeting for the year in Stawell. Thank you for travelling on such a wet, cold night. It is always great to meet up with Rotarians from other clubs and to hear all the things they are doing in their communities. Don't forget May is Bowelscan month as well as Youth Service. Remember to collect your kits. It could save your life! Remember also, to register for the District Changeover in Swan Hill on Sunday 26th May and see Trace to book accommodation if you want to stay overnight. We are also booking tables for the MATS dinner on June 1st. See Robyn Jennings to book. Our own Malley Rowe is the Auctioneer on the night! I hope to see you all at our important Strategic Planning meeting this week. Jessie Harman will be a great facilitator. Remember our late finishing time of 9.30. This week you need to Be the Inspiration as we look at planning the next 5 years! |
Meryl's Moment 42 | Meryl James | 2019-05-11 14:00:00Z | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Final Group 7 For This Rotary Year |
Final Group 7 For This Rotary Year | 2019-05-10 14:00:00Z | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Pride of Workmanship Awards for CFA |
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Club Calendar as at May 12th 2019
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Club Calendar as at May 12th 2019 | 2019-05-09 14:00:00Z | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Brian is Inducted as our Newest Member |
Brian is Inducted as our Newest Member | 2019-05-09 14:00:00Z | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Look out for the draft Strategic Priorities this week![]() |
Look out for the draft Strategic Priorities this week | 2019-05-09 14:00:00Z | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
How to View Board Meeting Minutes and Other Member Only FilesIf members wish to read the Board minutes or other "Member Only" files, you need to log into the Club (Clubrunner) Website and click on the "Members" link at the top right hand corner of the page. You will be taken to the "Admin" page, and under the heading "My Clubrunner", click on "View Club Documents". A list of available documents will come up including the Board meeting minutes and when you click on one of them, it will download to your computer. You can then click on that file to open it and view it. Contact Derrick or Geoff if you have any problems.
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Fellowship duties MAY.Meeting on Thursday 9th May...Fellowship duties. Garry Higgins. Barbara Hilder and Noel Jennings.
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Fellowship duties MAY. | 2019-05-04 14:00:00Z | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Did You Hear.....E&OE.FNFF.......had no winner again this seek so the club benefits by ten dollars and next week's winner by ten. Robert reminds us that there are still more squares available for sale. From this week a box will be available for your RDU magazine to be dropped off at the weekly meetings., we will then see that they get to waiting rooms or public areas for the public to see more of what Rotary does. Thank you for your co-operation. Vocational Service Awards are a great way to promote the Club , the plaques which are awarded usually end up on permanent display in the recipients office , shop or workshop for all to see. This weeks program is dedicated to awarding the next set of awards, please make sure you are there to greet the awardees.
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Did You Hear.....E&OE. | Brian Thomas | 2019-05-04 14:00:00Z | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Meryl's Moment 41![]() May is Youth Service Month and last week our Youth Committee Chair, Malley Rowe, became our Meeting Chair for the month. Thanks Malley! We look forward to some fun times ahead. May is also Bowelscan Month. Many thanks to Murray for all his hard work collecting and distributing kits around the area. We appreciate the time he gives to this important Rotary program. Thank you to those who were able to attend the final Service and Governance Committee Meetings for this year. We now look forward to President Elect Leigh forming his new committees and working towards our new Strategic Plan for the next 5 years. Remember that on May 16th, Jessie Harmon will be facilitating this and that we will have an extended meeting time. A big thank you to Bob Butterfield, Rob Bursill, Murray Henderson, Peter Haywood, John Caulfield and Martin Mackay who cleaned up out at the Rotary Airport shed last Friday. A job well done. Great service guys!! A reminder that if you intend to go to the District Changeover in Swan Hill on Sunday 26th May, registrations are open and Trace is organising Motel bookings. Another reminder that the Group 7 Meeting is at Stawell this Tuesday 7th May, NOT 14th as previously advised. Can those attending please let me know asap for numbers and if you require a ride. This week we welcome partners to our Pride of Workmanship awards. this year recognising members of the CFA in our District. Please let Secretary Derrick know numbers by Wednesday 12pm. I look forward to seeing you on Thursday as we continue to "Be the Inspiration". |
Meryl's Moment 41 | Meryl James | 2019-05-04 14:00:00Z | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Mallee is our Chair for May |
Mallee is our Chair for May | 2019-05-04 14:00:00Z | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Photo of Conference from Boom Time |
Photo of Conference from Boom Time | 2019-05-04 14:00:00Z | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Final Committee Meetings for this Year |
Final Committee Meetings for this Year | 2019-05-04 14:00:00Z | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
On Fellowship Duty this Week...Members on duty this coming week (June 13th) are...Brian Reed, Graeme Rogan, and Robert Rowe.
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On Fellowship Duty this Week... | Brian Thomas | 2019-04-28 14:00:00Z | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Did You Hear..........E&OE The winner of this weeks round FNFF $40 in the jackpot was Megan Buttsworth. Megan has very generously bought 2 more squares with her jackpot winnings. Thanks for playing Megan.. This is the second time Megan has won FNFF this year, both times with the winning square of 8-2, both Jackpot rounds and she has purchased more squares each time so, thanks from the Sri Lanka project as well. Robert Rowe. About 200 Rotarian attended the District Assembly in Ararat.....a large group and quite well organised. Members have been busy in the last two weeks, international travel, weddings, interstate travel plus Easter and Anzac celebrations.....not to mention AFL. So now it is back to work for most of us and that means getting our projects finished or under control for changeover. Would you be prepared to hand your RDU bulletin in each month , to the Club, to be placed in waiting rooms for the public to read? Lots of good information in them and if not used could be a good plan which some clubs do as a matter of course....lets know.......
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Did You Hear..........E&OE | Brian Thomas | 2019-04-28 14:00:00Z | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Meryl's Moment 40![]() Last Thursday, 20 members enjoyed a Chinese or Fish/Chips/Salad meal, ordered in due to ANZAC Day commitments of our Havilah volunteers. Garry also supplied some delicious apple slices for sweets. We thank Stuart for setting up the room for us and organising cutlery. Those who attended filled in the Rotary Club Health Check, which is the beginning of information for our new Strategic Planning meetings coming up in a few weeks. This is your chance to have input on the next 5 years, so be sure you put the dates in your diary. Thea and I layed wreaths for Rotary at the ANZAC Day Services in Maryborough and Carisbrook. Thank you Thea for representing our club. PP Noel put a proposal that we register our members with a new Highland Society fundraising scheme. This was approved by all present and I will put it to the next Board meeting to ratify the idea. Thanks for a good idea Noel. Six members are heading to the District Training Assembly in Ararat tomorrow, and I thank them for their time. It is a great way to meet other Rotarians from around the District and gather new ideas and information on roles for next year. As Maternal and Child Health month finishes, we thank our April Meeting Chair, Rob Bursill, for keeping us all on track and in order during the meetings, and providing some fun moments. Next week sees the final Service and Governance meetings for this Rotary Year. President Elect Leigh will be wanting you to choose for next year very soon. Continue to "Be The Inspiration". |
Meryl's Moment 40 | Meryl James | 2019-04-27 14:00:00Z | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
We start our Strategic Planning Process |
We start our Strategic Planning Process | 2019-04-25 14:00:00Z | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Our Club Participates in Anzac Day![]() |
Our Club Participates in Anzac Day | 2019-04-25 14:00:00Z | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Club Calendar as at April 28th
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Club Calendar as at April 28th | 2019-04-25 14:00:00Z | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Did you hear...........E&OERotary Fellowships can be a great way to extend your Rotary network. For example the Recreational Vehicle Fellowship extends across all of Eastern Australia and as a member you can attend adventures across most of the country with fellow Rotarians , in Victoria alone there are more than 100 members and they meet at least three times a year. If you have a caravan or motor home all you have to do is to join on line and begin a whole new adventure. If you prefer cricket speak to Derrick whose life practically revolves around the fellowship and the guys he has met. Last weeks meeting at Peppa's was a pleasant change and so will next week"s meeting be at Havilah but a change in format. David Hare will be away for a few weeks....what an adventure...off to Nepal with his son hiking to the Mt Everest base camp. Good on you , David. |
Did you hear...........E&OE | Brian Thomas | 2019-04-20 14:00:00Z | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Meryl's Moment 39![]() Hi everyone! I hope you are enjoying a very Happy Easter and that the bunny found you! We had a very enjoyable breakfast meeting at Peppa's last Thursday morning, where we celebrated Easter and Herbert J Taylor's Birthday. Thank you to Esther , Geoff and the Vocational Committee for leading us in a reflection on the continuing significance of the 4 Way Test in all areas of life. It was an interesting discussion! Thanks also to Carolyn and Bob for the great breakfast. Please take note that our Service and Governance Committees have been postponed until May 2nd , and that at our meeting this week on 25th April, we will be completing a very important survey on our club, as a lead in to our new Strategic Plan. Be sure to be there to have your opinions registered. We will be ordering in a meal on that night so please try to be there before 6.30 to choose your meal so we can collect them and eat by 7pm. Thea and I will be laying wreaths at Carisbrook and Maryborough on ANZAC day on behalf of the club. Keep in mind, also, that District Training Assembly is on Sunday 28th April in Ararat. Please register online on the District Website and the club will refund you the $25. This week we remember those who have inspired us with their bravery and sacrifice in the past. "Lest we Forget". |
Meryl's Moment 39 | Meryl James | 2019-04-20 14:00:00Z | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Meryl's Moment 38![]() We thank Graham Farey for updating us all on CPR and the use of a defibrillator last week. His time and expertise were much appreciated. I was also very pleased to receive a posthumous certificate of recognition in honour of PP PHF Bob Osborne from the Shine On Awards. Thank you Thea and Terry for attending the award afternoon on behalf of the club. Thank you also to Thea and her helpers, who have organised and are attending the RYPEN camp at Creswick this weekend. The 25 or more young people attending will receive valuable life and leadership skills. We look forward to hearing, in the near future, from the two students our club sponsored to attend. Please take note that our Service and Governance Committees have been postponed until May 2nd , and that at our meeting on 25th April, we will be completing a very important survey on our club, as a lead in to our new Strategic Plan. Be sure to be there to have your opinions registered. We will be ordering in a meal on that night and will take orders this week. Keep in mind, also, that District Training Assembly is on Sunday 28th April in Ararat. The club pays and names need to be given to Martin asap. I look forward to seeing you at breakfast at Peppa's next Thursday. Stay safe over Easter and inspired. |
Meryl's Moment 38 | Meryl James | 2019-04-13 14:00:00Z | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
PP Thea Passes on Shine On Acknowledgement |
PP Thea Passes on Shine On Acknowledgement | 2019-04-11 14:00:00Z | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Club Calendar as at April 14th
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Club Calendar as at April 14th | 2019-04-11 14:00:00Z | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Graham Farey Shows Us How to Save Lives |
Graham Farey Shows Us How to Save Lives | 2019-04-11 14:00:00Z | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Did You Hear........E&OE HELP NEEDED..... On Sunday 21st April....The South Pacific Veteran Cycling Club need a marquee and BBQ in Sturt Street as they did last year. We need t some volunteers to make it happen. We know it is Easter but would you please contact Thea urgently so that this can be resolved? An EZY -Up small marquee must be put up on Saturday and small BBQ will need a couple of people on Sunday..we need volunteers! Please talk to Thea. The Conference.....We are sorry we missed the Conference...it promised to be a great event with much community and Club involvement and the result was exactly that , something to go in our History Book. My thanks go to all who made Rotary on Show work and especially Mark Edmondson and Stephen Broad whose efforts enabled the whole thing to work. We could not believe how healthy Peter H looks after his marathon effort! The FNFF is going well... Robert announced that last weeks winner, Annabelle Ong is in London...a truly international event. It is fun but also supports the Club's International Committee with its Sri Lankan effort at Welgama Community....still a few squares! Our new member Brian has invited members to attend Robyn's birthday celebration on April 20th at 5.00pm....thanks Brian we hope quite a few members will be able to attenfd. There will be an anarray of their old friends from Heidelberg so it will be a great day! PP Garry Higgins had a great experience at Government House where he was presented with his OA medals, They were somewhat surprised at the efficiency with which the Governor made the presentations , from memory about 1500 lined up! Our on-duty Rotarians have in the past done the set-up and pull downs for our meetings...lately it seems that much of the work is done by the time the on-duty guys arrive...maybe I am wrong but I am sure you will agree that that the worload should be shared! Do you miss the presence of some of our Rotarians at the weekly meetings...we know john Hazedine has not been well ( best wishes, John) we hope that with the end of daylight savings maybe Tom Davies and Tony Coyle may make it more often. We hate to lose touch with these guys. Brian (T) |
Did You Hear........E&OE | Brian Thomas | 2019-04-05 13:00:00Z | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Garry shares the experience of his OAM Presentation |
Garry shares the experience of his OAM Presentation | 2019-04-04 13:00:00Z | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Conference Committee Thanks Guides for First Aid Service |
Conference Committee Thanks Guides for First Aid Service | 2019-04-04 13:00:00Z | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Club Enjoys the Hospitality of the Guides |
Club Enjoys the Hospitality of the Guides | 2019-04-04 13:00:00Z | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Meryl's Moment 36![]() We have had many messages of congratulations from inspired Rotarians! Congratulations to Garry and the Family Violence Committee for the successful Gender Equality Forum they ran with Go Goldfields last week. We continue to be inspired by the work you do. Thanks to Chris and Sue for the great Water and Sanitation monthly page in the Addie. Maryborough Rotary is certainly keeping up its Public Image! Yesterday I had the privilege of being a judge for the District Final of the Lions Youth of the Year. Rotary and Lions have much in common and the five young women certainly exemplified all the qualities we would want to see in our young people. I thank Lions President Lorraine for the opportunity to be part of this wonderful event. Next Thursday we share our meeting with the local Girl Guides and get the opportunity to thank their leaders for their help manning the First Aid table at the Conference. Thankfully they were not called upon to use their skills! Please be sure to let Derrick know numbers for catering. Thank you to the team of members who provided the barbeque for the Maryborough Education Centre Fair on Friday evening. A great community service. Also, could Committee Chairs be sure to get reports to Secretary Derrick by Wednesday, so he can prepare for the Board meeting next Monday. I continue to be inspired by you all!
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Meryl's Moment 36 | Meryl James | 2019-03-30 13:00:00Z | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Club Conducts Gender Equality Forum![]() Some good questions arose, one being, as most of our staff are women, and the majority of school drop-off and pick-up and child sickness falls on the mother’s shoulders and affect our bottom line! What can we do to make this more even? Pictured are PP Garry and champion of our #SayNO propgram, along with the CEO of Maryborough Health, Terry Welch, and the CEO of the Shire, Lucy Roffey. |
Club Conducts Gender Equality Forum | 2019-03-30 13:00:00Z | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
A Message to Rotarians from DimityGuest speaker and Nobel Prize winner, Dimity Hawkins sent us some ideas to share with Rotarians on what could be done to free our world of nuclear weapons. She writes... Probably the most topical right now is a council focused initiative which asks communities to request their council or city to join the ICAN Global Cities Appeal: The appeal is worded simply and clearly: "Our city/town is deeply concerned about the grave threat that nuclear weapons pose to communities throughout the world. We firmly believe that our residents have the right to live in a world free from this threat. Any use of nuclear weapons, whether deliberate or accidental, would have catastrophic, far-reaching and long-lasting consequences for people and the environment. Therefore, we warmly welcome the adoption of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons by the United Nations in 2017, and we call on our national government to sign and ratify it without delay." There are easily downloadable linked resources on the ICAN Australia website here for the Australian signatories: www.icanw.org/au/cities/ and here for the international website: nuclearban.org/cities/getinvolved#cities-list. You can see there are a growing number of cities and towns all over Australia and the world joining this appeal, and it is a simple and positive action any citizen can take. For those who might want to learn more about the impact of nuclear weapons in Australia in particular (as many Rotarians' spoke to me after the talk saying they had not known that history) this webpage gives some of the stories I touched on in my talk. www.icanw.org/black-mist/ I hope these might be of use to you and your members. If I can offer any other information in follow up please don't hesitate to ask. |
A Message to Rotarians from Dimity | 2019-03-30 13:00:00Z | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
President Meryl Helps Judge Lions Youth of the Year |
President Meryl Helps Judge Lions Youth of the Year | 2019-03-30 13:00:00Z | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The Golden Hearted Conference |
The Golden Hearted Conference | 2019-03-27 13:00:00Z | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Setting Up For Conference |
Setting Up For Conference | 2019-03-27 13:00:00Z | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Club Calendar as at March 31st 2019
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Club Calendar as at March 31st 2019 | Geoff James | 2019-03-27 13:00:00Z | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Meryl's Moment 35![]() Last week the Conference Committee inspired us to be part of our District Conference, by running through the program for next weekend and reminding us of the help needed before and after the event. Thank you to the members and partners who helped put booklets into plastic pockets and attach lanyards. Dinner numbers are now closed and final details being seen to. Peter and Bronwen are well on their way riding around the District. Be sure to send them an encouraging text or follow them on Facebook!! AND don't forget to keep a record of your exercise activities to report to Malley next Thursday!! We are about to reap the rewards for all the hard work that has been done over the last two years, but there are still a lot of final preparations to be done. Please join us some time on Thursday or Friday morning to help with setting up. I know most of you have filled in the roster. In lieu of a meeting, Garry is bringing tea to the Town Hall from the bakery at 6.30pm, but we will start working from 5.30pm onwards. Thank you all for playing your part, and again, a huge thank you to the Committee, who have certainly exemplified "Service Above Self". I know we will all be educated and inspired by an enjoyable and fun-filled event. Everyone is welcome to join us at Rammy Dessert at 6pm on Sunday night for a debrief. Come on Maryborough Rotary, "Be the Inspiration"!! P.S. There will be no Bulletin next week. |
Meryl's Moment 35 | Meryl James | 2019-03-16 13:00:00Z | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Club Calendar as at March 17th
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Club Calendar as at March 17th | 2019-03-16 13:00:00Z | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Peter and Bronwen on their Way Around District![]() ![]() |
Peter and Bronwen on their Way Around District | 2019-03-14 13:00:00Z | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Mallee Cranks Up a New Footy Frenzy for Sri Lanka |
Mallee Cranks Up a New Footy Frenzy for Sri Lanka | 2019-03-14 13:00:00Z | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Peter and Bronwen off on the Great Inter-club Exercise Challenge![]() |
Peter and Bronwen off on the Great Inter-club Exercise Challenge | 2019-03-09 13:00:00Z | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Meryl's Moment 34![]() Last week we welcomed Noel as our meeting Chair for March, which is Rotary Water and Sanitation Month. More importantly for us, IT IS ONLY TWO WEEKS UNTIL DISTRICT CONFERENCE!!! I am sure you will all have registered by now, but if you haven't, cut off date is next Thursday, especially for the Saturday night dinner. If you are having trouble registering on line, tell us, we will do it for you. Next week's meeting is dedicated to Conference preparation and organisation, so please make every effort to be there. Malley Rowe will be chasing you to register for the Great Activity Challenge which starts from that day. It is only a matter of keeping record of any physical activity you do in the 9 days up to Conference. Good luck. Peter and Bronwen set off on their epic ( and unbelievable) bike ride that morning, riding over 2000 km around the District. We wish them a safe journey and will be excited to welcome them back at the Conference on Friday night. Thank you and congratulations to Kate Winkelman, for her excellent report on her visit to NYSF in January. Kate certainly proved herself a worthy recipient of our support and an admirable young woman. She has offered to bring friends and help with Conference setup in 2 weeks time and is also interested in starting an Interact Club! Thank you Kate. We look forward to future ventures with you. Finally, can I again give a huge vote of thanks to the Conference Committee members, who have given and are still giving so much of their time to "Service Above Self". Now it is time for all club members to rally behind them with their support. Remember it was the whole club who nominated Anthony for District Governor and in so doing, took responsibility for the running of a successful District Conference. Stay Inspired!! |
Meryl's Moment 34 | Meryl James | 2019-03-09 13:00:00Z | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Meryl's Moment 33![]() Thank you to the Chairs and members who attended the Service and Governance Committee meetings last week. It is always interesting and inspiring to hear reports about their projects and fund-raising events for our club. We thank Alison for her great job as Meeting Chair during February, especially for introducing us to the music of the Young Australian of the Year, and we look forward to Noel's leadership during March. Each monthly Chair brings her/his own style to our meetings. What a bonus! Congratulations and thanks to our District Conference Committee members, who continue to work hard on the final important details in all areas needed, to ensure we provide an enjoyable, inspiring and fun-filled event for attendees from around the District. Be sure to read the Conference Booklet which you will receive by email shortly, to see just how much work has gone into the planning and organisation!! With less than 3 weeks to go, be sure you are registered, especially for the Saturday night dinner, and have your name on the duty rosters for the event. As I said last week, Maryborough Rotary must "Be the Inspiration" from 22nd to 24th March! |
Meryl's Moment 33 | Meryl James | 2019-03-02 13:00:00Z | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
February Committees Report on Progress |
February Committees Report on Progress | 2019-02-28 13:00:00Z | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Meryl's Moment 32![]() We celebrated Rotary's 114th Birthday with a thought provoking Peace Forum last week. Thank you to Geoff for preparing the night and leading us in thinking about what peace means to us in all aspects of life. Thank you also to Garry for organising the delicious cake. The Ballarat Swap Meet is done and dusted, and we must thank Thea for all her hard work organising the BBQ roster, and the members, partners and friends who served, manned the till, displayed their expert cooking skills or carried out other useful jobs. As usual, these are times of great fellowship and there are always funny stories to be told and remembered. It is now only 4 weeks to our District Conference and the Conference Booklet is about to go to the printers, sponsors are finalised and being thanked and final details are being checked. Make sure that you register soon! Also, be prepared to volunteer for the help required at our meeting this week. Again, a huge thank you to the Committee who have worked and are still working so hard to make it a success. Maryborough Rotary must "Be the Inspiration" from 22nd to 24th March! |
Meryl's Moment 32 | Meryl James | 2019-02-23 13:00:00Z | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Meryl's Moment 31![]() We had an informative and fun-packed meeting last Thursday with a "love" theme for Valentine's day. Our members always enjoy, and do a great job of singing, whether it be the national Anthem or "All you need is love". A good song for Peace Month, as well as Valentine's day!! Thank you to Jenny Bacon for sharing her interest and passion for textile art. We were in awe of her talent and the pieces she showed us. We look forward to seeing the display at the Art Gallery in the near future. Be sure not to miss our Peace Night next week, when we will look at the meaning of peace in our own lives, the community and the world, as well as celebrate Rotary's Birthday. Something worth celebrating! Thank you for volunteering to work at the BBQ at Ballarat Swap Meet next weekend. It is another good fundraiser for our Club. It is only 5 weeks to our District Conference, so make sure that you register soon! Also, be prepared to be inundated by information and requests for help from now until then. A huge thank you to the Committee who have worked and are still working so hard to make it a success. We are all called to "Be the Inspiration". |
Meryl's Moment 31 | Meryl James | 2019-02-16 13:00:00Z | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Group 7 Night Features Peace Theme![]() |
Group 7 Night Features Peace Theme | 2019-02-09 13:00:00Z | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Trivia With a Twist Goes Well![]() |
Trivia With a Twist Goes Well | 2019-02-09 13:00:00Z | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Meryl's Moment 30![]() What a great start to Peace and Conflict Prevention and Resolution Month we had last Thursday, with Alison as our February meeting Chair! It is always a pleasure to welcome members from our Group 7 Clubs, and hear about the wonderful service they are doing in their communities, and also welcome partners and visitors to share our meeting with us. It was unfortunate that Nobel Peace Prize recipient, Dimity Hawkins, was unable to be with us due to illness, but the short videos she sent were inspiring. We wish her well and look forward to hearing her speak at the District Conference. Thank you to Geoff for his INK spot on Peace fellowships and for leading us in the singing of John Lennon's "Imagine". Let's all stay inspired to work for peace in our world! Congratulations to Trace and the Youth Committee for running a successful Trivia night last night. There was a lot of fun, laughter and fellowship throughout the night and around $600 was raised for our Youth projects. These events take a lot of organising and we thank them for their efforts. Thank you also to Thea for finalising the Ballarat South raffle books, and to Malley for delivering them on Friday. Thea has also finalised the roster for the Ballarat Swap Meet. Well done Thea! Thank you to those members, partners and friends who are supporting this fund-raising effort . Have a peaceful week! |
Meryl's Moment 30 | Meryl James | 2019-02-09 13:00:00Z | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Meryl's Moment 29![]() Thank you to the Chairs and members of our Service and Governance Committees for their valuable input and reports last week. It was a productive start to the new year and many plans are in place. Thank you also to Murray for filling in at the last minute as Meeting Chair. Great job Murray! Welcome back to Secretary Derrick after his big week at the International Rotary Cricket Fellowship event in Melbourne. It took an incredible amount of organising, but was evidently a huge success. Congratulations on all your efforts Derrick! This week we launch into Peace and Conflict Prevention and Resolution Month at our Group 7 meeting, with a great speaker. It is always good to hear the reports from other Club Presidents too. Please let Derrick know if you are bringing a partner or guest. We need accurate numbers for Havilah. Remember that Thursday is the last day to return your Raffle Tickets, and to fill in the roster for the Ballarat Swap Meet. Make every effort to help as it is an excellent club fundraiser and a good social event. Talking of social events, I hope you have organised a table for the Trivia night next Saturday, 9th February. It should be a fun night and the Youth Committee need your support. Finally, we meet to farewell our friend PP PHF Bob Osborne OAM at 2pm on Wednesday at the Town Hall. Please wear a Rotary badge and be part of the Guard of Honour. Bob was an inspiration to us all and will be sadly missed. |
Meryl's Moment 29 | Meryl James | 2019-02-02 13:00:00Z | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The Big Conference Activity Challenge![]() |
The Big Conference Activity Challenge | 2019-01-31 13:00:00Z | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
First Committee Gatherings for 2019 |
First Committee Gatherings for 2019 | 2019-01-31 13:00:00Z | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Club History Request![]() I'm also looking for a digital copy in Word or PDF format of Daryl McLeish's book, "50 Years of Service" - does anyone know where I might get that? Could you please email me a copy of any files you have to: merylandgeoff@bigpond.com
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Club History Request | 2019-01-27 13:00:00Z | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Meryl's Moment 28![]() It is with mixed feelings that I write this today. I am saddened by the passing of my friend and mentor, PP PHF Bob Osborne OAM, who will be greatly missed within our club and the wider community. Vale Bob. But I am thrilled to congratulate PP PHF Garry Higgins who can now also add OAM to his name. Such a well deserved honour, Garry. You are an inspiration to us all and Bob would have been so pleased to acknowledge that. We had a very interesting and informative vocational visit to the CFA Command Centre last week. Thank you to Group Officer Robert Ipsen for giving us his time and to the members who braved the heat cooking our BBQ meal in the searing heat, while we sat waiting in air- conditioned comfort! Service above Self at its best! Thank you also to those who helped at the Australia Day breakfast yesterday, especially the pancake chefs, our friends of Rotary, Trevor Clarke and Robyn Jennings I hope all members can make our first important meeting for the year of Service and Governance Committees this week, so that we can make a flying start to the next six months. Remember to return your Raffle Tickets, Make up a table for the Trivia Night and be ready to fill in the roster for the Ballarat Swap Meet. The reminder notices for February are now available and please invite your partners to the Group 7 night on Feb 7th where we have one of our Conference speakers launching us into Peace Month. We are lucky to be inspired by the example of our own members. |
Meryl's Moment 28 | Meryl James | 2019-01-26 13:00:00Z | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Members serve up the Pancakes for Oz Day![]() |
Members serve up the Pancakes for Oz Day | 2019-01-26 13:00:00Z | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Congratulations Garry Higgins OAM! |
Congratulations Garry Higgins OAM! | 2019-01-26 13:00:00Z | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Vale Bob Osborne |
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Fascinating Visit to CFA Headquarters |
Fascinating Visit to CFA Headquarters | 2019-01-24 13:00:00Z | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Meryl's Moment 27![]() It was a very busy meeting last week, with members and guests enjoying Senior Detective Sgt Andrea Turner’s informed talk on new police strategies to handle Family Violence. Thank you Andrea. We thank the Bendigo Bank representatives for their interesting presentation also. It was a pleasure to induct our new member, Heather Blackman too . Welcome to Maryborough Rotary Heather. We look forward to working and sharing with you. We also welcomed Brian and Robyn Reed, honorary members of Bundoora Rotary, who have recently moved to Bet Bet. We hope you enjoyed our meeting and come again. We now look forward to our vocational visit to the CFA next Thursday and please remember we are cooking pancakes for the free community breakfast on Australia Day. February reminder notices should be out next week. Another busy month ahead! Stay tuned. Keep selling the raffle tickets. They must be returned the first week in a February. Stay inspired! We need you all as countdown continues to the District Conference. |
Meryl's Moment 27 | Meryl James | 2019-01-19 13:00:00Z | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Bendigo Bank Reps Highlight Links with our Club |
Bendigo Bank Reps Highlight Links with our Club | 2019-01-17 13:00:00Z | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
President Meryl inducts new member Heather
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President Meryl inducts new member Heather | 2019-01-17 13:00:00Z | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Large group enthralled by Andrea |