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President's Message 16 August 2025

Kelly Binyon
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President's Message

President’s Message 

Hello, 

Back to normal this week with the Bulletin and another call out for any members that would be able to assist with putting the Bulletin together – training provided.   

A group of 14 members and partners met at The Sands on Monday night to enjoy a meal and catch up.  It was a relaxed night and good to see some members who have recently returned from their travels. 

Last Saturday I attended the Barwon Region Group meeting with the Presidents of all the Clubs in our area.  It was very informative and a great way to make connections to other Clubs and gain insight into their projects and challenges. 

We held a successful Board meeting yesterday and Directors will be reaching out to members regarding specific requests in the coming weeks.  Planning is underway for our major fundraising events: Book Fair and Motor Show; the Lese Olai PNG Project is progressing well plus we dealt with administrative items. A verbal report will be given at Monday night's meeting. 

Speaking of Monday night  - we have one of our newest members, JJ Walia, presenting “Rotarian Behind the Badge”.  I personally am looking forward to learning more about JJ and encourage members to register and if you’ve missed the cut off please contact me direct on 0418 182 883 and I’ll book you in. 

Regards, 

Kelly  

 
Stories

BBQ Trailer - Thank You

A big thank you to Bruce Turner, Richard Hawker and Trevor Hall, for their presence and hard work on the trailer. It was in need of a 
We didn't quite get the job finished, so we will plan another day to complete the job. Stay tuned and please assist if you can.
Linda

Food Safety Training 

Could all those who help with any catering, including barbeques, please complete the Food Handling Topics on this link? 
This is to ensure that correct food handling occurs at our barbeques and you understand why it is done
 
Also, we will be having a training session around setting up the trailer and its layout. This will be held on Thursday 18th September at 5pm at the Rotary Shed. I will continue to remind you about this session.
 

Lifeblood in Torquay 1-5 September

Got a bit of time next week? Time to give blood and change lives? 

1 in 3 people in Torquay will need blood, and they need people like you to give it. We’re popping up in Torquay from 1 to 5 September. 

Don’t forget to pre-book your spot at lifeblood.com.au, on our app or on 13 14 95.

Grocery Items - donations please

We would like to commence a collection of Non-Perishable Grocery Items to make a pre-Christmas donation to Torquay Food Aide. 
Our aim is to deliver this at the beginning of December, so it can be distributed as the needed.
Please bring your donations to Rotary Meetings at Kithbrooke, where Community Service Director Linda will collect them. 

Community Service Volunteer Roster

 

BBQ Rosters: 

Wednesday 27th August – “Schools” Landcare revegetation program: 

Time 10.15am to 1.30pm (to be confirmed) 

Daryl Lee, Richard Hawker, Bruce Turner (deliver BBQ), John Oswald, Chrissy Sims. 

Thursday 28th August – “Schools” Landcare revegetation program: 

Time 10.15am to 1.30pm (to be confirmed) 

Daryl Lee, Garth Symington, Bruce Turner (deliver BBQ), John Weber, Judy Rutter. 

Sunday 31st August – Bunnings BBQ: 

We require at least 8 volunteers to cover two shifts; more volunteers would enable us to add a third and shorter shifts. 

John Oswald, Martin Duke, Garth Symington – shifts to be confirmed 

Emergency Catherine Rowe 

 

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Future meetings 

 

 

Mon Aug 18thJJ Walia Person Behind the Badge
Mon Aug 25thSocial NightVenue TBA
Mon Sept 1stJay Williams - President Surf Coast SunsUpdate on the sports club and its future plans
Mon Sept 8thVocational visit TBA
Mon Sept 15thNick Vivian and Ryan ReedThe Shitbox Rally
Mon Sept 22ndSocial OutingGeelong Art Gallery - The Archibald Prize exhibition
Mon Sept 30thRDORotary Day Off (5th Monday of the month)
Mon 6th Oct Lara Campbell - Asst Principal Surf Coast Secondary CollegeThe Phonic Intervention Program
Member Birthdays and Anniversaries

Member birthdays for August:

 

Just 1 birthday for August - Honorary Member Peter Bollen celebrates on 13th August

 

Date joined Rotary

Maggie Isom clocks up 33 years as a Rotarian. She joined 1st Aug 1992

Amanda Hough has 23 years of experience, joining on 31st Aug 2002

Trevor Hall - 19th Aug 2017

Allan Hillgrove - 31st Aug 2020

 

 

 

 

 

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