Dear Rotarians and Friends,
What a wonderful week it has been for our club. It was a pleasure to officially welcome Jacqui as the newest member of the Rotary Club of Paddington. We are so happy to have you join our Rotary family and look forward to the friendships, ideas and contributions you will bring to our club.
We were also privileged to hear from our Rotary Peace Fellow, Khrizzy, whose presentation on the realities of human trafficking was both confronting and inspiring. Her dedication to protecting vulnerable children and adults reminds us of Rotary's commitment to building peace through service. As Khrizzy graduates from the Rotary Peace Fellowship at The University of Queensland this week, we congratulate her on this outstanding achievement and wish her every success in the important work that lies ahead.
On Sunday, we had our knit a beanie for the homeless afternoon. Another wonderful example of Rotary in action. It was fun and while we had experienced Knitters, it was also a time of learning for a couple of Rotarians and we can be sure that more beanies will be made in the future. We currently have 15 beanies to donate.
Our annual Paddington Art Show is just around the corner, and the excitement is building! If you haven't already, please book your tickets for the Gala Opening and join us in celebrating another fantastic showcase of local artistic talent. We still have a few volunteer shifts available during the two-week exhibition, so if you can spare a few hours, your support would be greatly appreciated.
This week, we'll also be enjoying a joint meeting with our Art Show partners, the Rotary Club of Brisbane High-Rise. I encourage everyone to come along.
Finally, please save the date for our Club Leadership, Succession & Strategic Planning Workshop on Saturday, 31 October, from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm. This will be a valuable opportunity for us to work together to strengthen our club, develop future leaders and help shape the direction of Rotary Paddington for years to come. I hope to see as many members there as possible.
Thank you for your continued enthusiasm, generosity and commitment. Together, we are creating lasting impact, one project, one friendship and one act of service at a time.
Warm regards,
Mademoiselle President Valerie
President 2026-27.