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Gin, Games & Good Vibes! πŸΈπŸŽ‰

Hello Rotarians, Friends & Guests, 
We've hit the ground running with a vibrant start to the new Rotary year β€” full of connection, inspiration, and a bit of fun along the way! 
πŸ”„ District Changeover Highlights 
Rotary’s annual changeover season is in full swing! A big congratulations to our very own Lesley Shedden, who handed over the District Governor role to Christine Dufty at a special ceremony in Nhill. We're proud to have had a contingent there to cheer Lesley off after a stellar DG year! 
πŸ—£οΈ Week 1 – Club Assembly 
At Kithbrooke Park, we kicked things off with dinner and discussion β€” a discovery session to explore what our members want this year. Big thanks to Lesley and Michelle for joining in via Teams! 
πŸ’‘ Your ideas matter β€” thanks for helping shape our direction! 
🀝 Building Connections 
I also attended the Grovedale Waurn Ponds Changeover Dinner. Fun fact: they chartered our Club! They’re small but mighty β€” and it was inspiring to meet the founders of Foundation 61 and House of Hope. We're planning a visit later this year! 
🎭 Week 2 – Bingo, Not Broadway 
Due to low numbers (blame winter bugs and holidays!), we rescheduled guest speaker Kristine Mellens from the Musical Society of Geelong. 
Instead, we met at Torquay Hotel for a relaxed dinner. 
The next morning it was Rotary Torquay’s turn at BNI Surfcoast Connections β€” where we ditched PowerPoint for... Rotary Bingo! πŸŽ‰ 
πŸ‘ Shout-out to PE Sue Currie and the First Man for joining the fun! 
 
🍸 Week 3 – Vocational Visit: GOR Gin! 
We visit Great Ocean Road Gin in the Bunnings Industrial Estate. Expect: 
βœ… A tour of the distillery and a history of gin making 
βœ… Tastings of local botanicals 
βœ… A bite to eat (finger food) 
βœ… A great social night with community spirit (and spirits!)  
🎟️ Bring a friend, neighbour or partner β€” all are welcome! 
Time: 4.30 - 6.00pm 
Address: Unit 1/8 Sawmills Way, Torquay 
Cost: $10 pp for tasting and food – normal drinks at bar prices. 
RSVP: 6.00pm Sunday to Kelly via text or email for catering on 0418 182 883 or kelly.binyon@torquayrotary.org.au 
 
πŸ“Œ Quick Tips to Stay Engaged 
  • βœ… Add future Club events to your calendar early 
  • πŸ“· Got photos from Club events? Send them in! 
  • πŸ—“οΈ Want to host a vocational visit or suggest a speaker? Let us know! 
Here’s to connection, purpose and a little laughter along the way. 
Yours in Rotary Service, 
Kelly Binyon 
President – Rotary Club of Torquay 
 
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BBQ Rosters: 

  • Please note that if your availability for your shift changes after Wednesday 23rd July, you should contact either Mal Slater or Gail Birchall (if you are the morning shift) and Kelly Binyon if you are on the afternoon shift – phone numbers can be found in ClubRunner. 

 

  • Sunday 27th July – Bunnings BBQ:  
  • Bunnings BBQ Trading Hours are 9:00am – 4:00pm 
  • Please note AM shift starts at 8:30am 

AM Shift 8:30am – 12:15pm 

PM Shift 12:15pm – 4:00pm 

Mal Slater – deliver trailer 

Kelly Binyon 

Gail Birchall – order supplies 

Sue Currie 

Lesley Shedden 

Martin Duke – return trailer 

Gerard Hogan – money and EFTPOS 

John Oswald 

Emergency - Linda Neale (AM) 

Emergency - Catherine Rowe (PM) 

 

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Future meetings 

 

 

Mon 21st JulyVocational VisitGin distillery - watch for last minute details
Mon 28th JulySocial Night

Christmas in July

NOTIFY NEIL HENDO NOW IF YOU ARE COMING

Mon Aug 4thJade Hopper - Nicholes Family LawyersDomestic Violence
Mon Aug 11thVocational VisitOur Village
Mon Aug 18thJJ Walia Person Behind the Badge
Mon Aug 25thSocial NightVenue TBA
Mon Sept 1stWarrick De VercelliDevelopment of the Surf Coast Suns
Mon Sept 8thVocational visit TBA
Mon Sept 15thNick Vivian and Ryan ReedThe Shitbox Rally
Member Birthdays and Anniversaries

Member birthdays for July:

 

John Oswald      7th July

Philip Beasley    7th July

Daryl Lee           17th July

Sue Currie         21st July

Linda Neale      27th July

Ben Smith         30th July

 

Date joined Rotary

Richard Hawker     2nd July 1980 - 45 years - WOW WEE!

Tom Fratantaro     3rd July  1987 - 38 years

Martin Duke           4th July  2021 - 4 years

Sue Currie GAIL BIRCHALL (sorry to Sue and Gail)  7th July 2024 - 1 year and counting

 

 

 

 

 

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