At last Thursday's meeting, club members and guests brainstormed some ideas for our 2026-27 Rotary Year. Ideas were collected under the headings of “Fundraising Ideas”, “Fun Event Ideas”, "Possible Guest Speakers" and “Possible Vocational Visits”. The results can be seen by clicking “Read more…” and the lists will be forwarded to our 2026-27 Program team. If you would like to be a part of the 2026-27 Program Team, please contact current President and President Elect, Terry Allan.
ROTARY FUNDRAISING IDEAS – JUNE 2026
- Karaoke Night/ Event
- Trivia Night
- Highland Society Charity/ Community Night
- Bike Ride
- Progressive Dinner
- BBQ in the Community
- Spelling Challenge in the Community
- Joint Fundraising with another group e.g. Zonta
- Attempt at Pole Sitting Record
- International Dinner
ROTARY FUN EVENT IDEAS – JUNE 2026
- Karaoke Night
- Croquet Night
- Camp Oven Meal at a Farm
- Golf Fun Event
- Barefoot Bowls Night
- Meal at Goldfields Restaurant
- Meal at Cambrian Restaurant
- Snooker/ Billiards Night
- Fishing Competition and BBQ
- Quoits Competition
- Cards Night
- Petanque or Bocce Event
- Spelling Challenge
- Mystery Bus Tour
- Fancy Dress Event
- Ghost tour
- Historical building tour
- Meal at London House, Talbot
- Meal at Court House, Talbot
POSSIBLE GUEST SPEAKERS LIST – JUNE 2026
- Principal of MEC
- Chief of Police
- Hospital CEO – Update on Use of Manse
- SES – where they’re at
- CFA – Where they’re at
- CEOs of Local Manufacturers e.g., True Foods, Edlyn foods etc.
- Mayor of CGS (Ben Green)
- CEO of CGS
- Speaker on Women’s Health Issues (Community event)
- Speaker on Men’s Health Issues (Community event)
- Speaker on Retirees Issues e.g., Legal implications etc.
- Representatives of Various Trades e.g., Plumbers, Electricians, Carpenters
- Representative of the Airport Group
- John Tully (YouTuber)
- Defying the Drift speakers
- Representative of Local Landcare group
- Alistair from FRRR
- Representative from Men’s Shed group
- CEO of Art Gallery
- Representative from Transfer Station group
- Members talking about their Vocations or Current Interests
- Members talking about their personal “Rotary Moment”.
POSSIBLE VOCATIONAL VISITS LIST – JUNE 2026
- Worsley Cottage
- Art Gallery
- SES base
- CFA Base
- Sutton Tools Factory
- Goldfields Restaurant
- A Boutique or Small Winery
- True Foods
- Edlyn Foods
- Asteria site in Nelson Street
- New Havilah Building