This week has been another strong demonstration of our club’s commitment to service starting with Ron, Geoff S, and Ross Watt getting their hands dirty at the flexi School with a clean up of the gardens and surrounds.
And the Hospice gardening men were on deck again with the ongoing commitment at the Toowoomba Hospice.
This week we were privileged to welcome Peter Davis from Blood Bike Queensland. Peter shared the inspiring story of their volunteer network of motorcyclists who donate their time, skills, and motorcycles to transport urgent medical items—including blood, pathology samples, and essential supplies—across South East Queensland. His presentation highlighted the incredible impact that dedicated volunteers can have on the health and wellbeing of our community. Members expressed deep appreciation for the professionalism, passion, and service ethos demonstrated by Blood Bike Queensland.
This presentation sparked meaningful discussion and reinforced the importance of diverse perspectives within our club.
Administrative tasks for the month remain on schedule after our Bord Meeting last Monday night
Thank you all for your ongoing commitment to Rotary and to the values that define our club. Your service continues to make a meaningful difference in Toowoomba and beyond. I look forward to another productive and inspiring week ahead.
📅 Upcoming Events
Rotary’s Walk Against Domestic Violation event is progressing smoothly. Members are encouraged to confirm their availability to support this on Friday the 24th of July in the Toowoomba CBD.
I have accepted a BBQ at Bunnings Toowoomba North – Ruthven Street for this Saturday 25th July 2026 and in my diary it went to 2025, so I missed the preparations.
Now I am seeking Members assistance in giving time this Saturday please.
Attached is a Blank roster and PLEASE, PLEASE fellows I seek your urgent advice as to when you can assist.
A Club member will be charged a meal fee of $20 if they
fail to submit any apology before 11am on Tuesday for the meeting the following Thursday (48 hrs later)
need to submit a late apology due to changed circumstance.
Fail to show up after indicating they would be present.
The members owing a fee of $20 will notified by the Club Secretary and Club Treasurer via an emailed
Late apology fee notice.
The fee can be paid by direct credit into the RCTE Club account or by adding $20 to the $35 meal fee at the next club meeting
Rotary Club of Toowoomba East
Apologies for 23rd July are:
Cameron Ashmore, Barnet Barnett, Adrian Bonica, Rod Brown, DAVE Birrell, Henry Campey, Phillip Charles, Jim Charlton, Phil Gillam, David Groves, Andrew Kratzmann, Russell Manns, Connor Martin, Craig Mathieson, Peter McLoughlin, Toby Sandell, Doc Smith, Roger Klaassen and Matt Wenzel.
Apologies (so Far) for 30th
Cameron Ashmore, Barnet Barnett, Adrian Bonica, DAVE Birrell, Gary Campbell, Henry Campey, Phillip Charles, Jim Charlton, David Groves, Andrew Kratzmann, Russell Manns, Connor Martin, Peter McLoughlin, Toby Sandell, Doc Smith, and Matt Wenzel.
