Volume: 41 Number: 6                                   7th August 2024
 
 
RI International President 24/25 – Stephanie Urchick
District Governor 9815 – Colin Byron
Regional Community Group Four Leader – Gus Rozycki
 
President
Paul Martin
President Elect & Club Service
Peter Johnson
Vice President
Alan Henderson
Secretary
Ben Vallence
Treasurer
Ray Barrett
Attendance
Ray Barrett
Membership
Paul Martin, Peter Johnson
Program
Brian Hodgson
On to Conference
Alan Henderson
Youth Protection
Ben Vallence
Club Bulletin
Brian Hodgson
Photography
Garry Byrne
Fellowship
Cliff Riseborough Max McWilliam
 
Board Members
 
Youth:            Peter Johnson (Chair) 
 
Vocation        Anita Wood (Chair)
 
International Gavan McIntyre (Chair)   
 
Community    Heinz Budweg (Chair)
 
Car Show       Brian Hodgson (Chair) Cliff Riseborough, Ray Barrett, Peter                                  Johnson, Garry Byrne, Alan Henderson, Paul Martin, John Hasan
 
Appointed as Life Members: Alan Sharp, Peter Manders
Notices
 
Wed 7th August.  Change of plans.  French dinner with Brian at his home.  Champagne, cognac, pinot noir, boef bourguignon, flambe crepe suzette.  Please notify apologies to Ray.  Sorry - limited space so only members, past members and potential members.
 
Vale PP Bill Jeffs. Condolences to Mary & Family. Bill's funeral will be held at Heritage & Heritage Funerals Woori Yallock at 11:00 am Tuesday 6th August.
 
DID YOU KNOW: 1. On August 7 1826 the first documented organized game of Australian Rules football takes place between Scotch College and Melbourne Grammar at Yarra Park.
                         2. In 1928 Dingo hunter Frederick Brooks is killed sparking the Coniston massacre in the NT.
PRIMARY SCHOOLS SPEECH CONTEST – 1st August, 2024 – held at Wandin Yallock Primary School
 
Host for this evening – Brian Hodgson
Timekeepers and presenters – Alan Henderson and Peter Johnson
Meet and Greet – Max McWilliam
Photographer – Garry Byrne
 
Competing schools
1        Wandin Yallock Primary School
2        Coldstream Primary School
3        Wandin North Primary School
4        Woori Yallock Primary School
 
Seville Primary School was invited to attend but was unable to be there.
 
Marlene Sinclair and the team of judges from Toastmasters –
 
Judith Talanoa (Chief Judge)
Judy Murphy
Nola Sharp
 
Presentation to each student with a Certificate of Participation.
 
Coldstream - Nikita Lewis-Ralph : Mysteries of the Deep Sea
Wandin North - Evan Graham : If you could have one superpower, what would it be.
Wandin Yallock – Saveria Mercuri : What planet would you visit and why?
Woori Yallock - Mila Robertson : If I could change the world
Wandin North - Jaylen Knight : Mysteries of the Deep Sea
Coldstream – Nate Hanley : A much needed invention.
Woori Yallock – Molly Benson : The best part of living on Earth.
Wandin Yallock – Elias Hohendorf : Mysteries of the Deep Sea
 
Marlene presented the winners with their prizes.   
 
In 3rd  place - Nate Hanley: Received a $30 bookstore gift card
In 2nd  place – Mila Robertson: Received a $50 bookstore gift card
The  Winner of Wandin Rotary’s 2nd Annual Primary Schools Speech Competition who received a $70 bookstore gift card and an individual trophy was – Molly Benson
 
The school of the overall winner received a Perpetual Shield which has the school’s name engraved on it.
 
We look forward to the participation of all of the schools again next year.
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Brian welcomes all to the Speech Competiton last Thursday
PP Alan getting ready for his butterfly with hiccups joke
Congratulations Peter for (again) organizing this event.
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The winners
President's Message
member photo
PRESIDENT’S REPORT
 
On Holiday.
 
Yours in Rotary and thanks for reading
Paul Martin 
President 2024/25
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Club Information
Welcome to our Club!
Service Above Self
Wednesdays at 6:00 pm
The Hub
410 Clegg Road
Wandin North, VIC 3139
Australia
Phone:
0433 174 298
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Speakers
Aug 21, 2024 6:00 PM
JRN Community Housing
Sep 04, 2024
Mathematics and Numeracy in the modern World.
Sep 25, 2024
RYLA - Rotary Youth Leadership Award
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Upcoming Events
French Olympic Celebration
Aug 07, 2024
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
 
Car Show Meeting at Chinaman then Board Meeting
Aug 14, 2024 6:00 pm
 
Dinner at the Chinaman
Aug 28, 2024 6:00 pm
 
Club meets in Committee followed by Board Meeting
Sep 11, 2024 6:00 pm
 
Coldstream Brewery
Sep 18, 2024 6:00 pm
 
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Attendance

If you are unable to be at the next meeting, please advise
by NOON on the MONDAY prior to the Meeting.

Contact Ray Barrett:  'Phone or text 0425 781 241
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