Updated Torquay Rotary Bulletin 19 July 2025 (Jul 19, 2025)

Editors' Apologies, Updated Bulletin with President's Message due to Administration Error

Gin, Games & Good Vibes! 🍸🎉

Hello Rotarians, Friends & Guests,

We've hit the ground running with a vibrant start to the new Rotary year — full of connection, inspiration, and a bit of fun along the way!

🔄 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!

🗣️ Week 1 – Club Assembly

At Kithbrooke Park, we kicked things off with dinner and discussion — a discovery session to explore what our members want this year. Big thanks to Lesley and Michelle for joining in via Teams!

💡 Your ideas matter — 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 — 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 — where we ditched PowerPoint for... Rotary Bingo! 🎉

👏 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:

✅ A tour of the distillery and a history of gin making
✅ Tastings of local botanicals
✅ A bite to eat (finger food)
✅ A great social night with community spirit (and spirits!)
🎟️ Bring a friend, neighbour or partner — 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

📌 Quick Tips to Stay Engaged

✅ Add future Club events to your calendar early

📷 Got photos from Club events? Send them in!

🗓️ 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

Updated Bulletin with President's Message 19 July 2025

Editors' Apologies, Updated Bulletin with President's Message due to Administration Error

Gin, Games & Good Vibes! 🍸🎉

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