The Easterly 
 
Weekly Bulletin of Rotary Club of Toowoomba East Inc.

The Easterly Vol 51 # 19

Meeting held on 29th Oct

Speakers
Nov 05, 2026 6:00 PM
Very Interesting topic!! So, come along and find out.
Nov 12, 2026
Rotary Australia World Community Service (RAWCS) - Update
Nov 19, 2026
Australian Meat Industry - Continental Butcher & Smallgoods
Nov 26, 2026
Update - New Toowoomba Base Hospital / Darling Downs Health Service
Dec 03, 2026 6:00 PM
Very interesting topic. So, come along and find out!!
View entire list
Duty Roster
 
 

 

 
Upcoming Events
Thursday Night
Nov 05, 2026
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Night Social meeting
Nov 05, 2026
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
President's Drinks at the Federal Hotel - Nov26
Nov 13, 2026
4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Dinner Reservations - after President's Drinks
Nov 13, 2026
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Bunnings West BBQ
Nov 28, 2026
7:30 am – 4:30 pm
Thursday Night
Dec 03, 2026
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Dalby Stockhorse - Dalby Rotary - 3rd to 6th Dec
Dec 03, 2026 9:30 am –
Dec 06, 2026 4:00 pm
RCTE Christmas Party
Dec 11, 2026
5:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Annual General Meeting
Dec 17, 2026
View entire list
Pete's Ponderings
Peter J. Nalder
member photo
 
 
Another week has flown by, and it was heartening to see such a great turnout at the Rotary Club of Toowoomba East. A strong attendance is always a wonderful reminder of the fellowship and commitment that make our club special.
We were delighted to welcome Craig Mathierson and Jim Charlton back.
 
After the Secretary’s and Treasurer’s reports, went to general business and the directors’ reports—an important opportunity to keep up with the work happening across our club.
Guest Speaker Russell Manns.
Rusty and Rea have been exploring the Australian countryside, and their slideshow gave us a terrific glimpse of what sounds like a memorable adventure. Welcome home! We were especially pleased to hear they made it back safely, without even a puncture to fix. Congratulations on a great trip and thank you for sharing it with us.
 
It was with great sadness that we learned of the passing of foundation member and past president R. P. Matherson. His contribution to our club will be remembered with respect and gratitude. Our sincere condolences go to his family and friends.
 
A reminder that our Board meeting will be held at lunchtime on Thursday, followed by our evening meeting at the Sports Club. I look forward to seeing everyone there Thursday night from 6.00pm.
 
Peter J. Nalder.
President, 2026–2027
Rotary Club of Toowoomba East Inc.
 
Club News
 
 
Photo Albums
B BBQ
Flexi
LWG 2026
Great Debate
Flexi Working Bee 2
Flexi Working Bee
Changeover 26-27
News
Apologies
 
A Club member will be charged full price of the meal.
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 this fee will be notified by the Club Secretary and Club Treasurer via an email
Late apology fee notice.
The fee can be paid by direct credit into the RCTE Club account or by adding it to the next club meeting
        Rotary Club of Toowoomba East 
 
 

Apologies for 5th Nov are:

Cameron Ashmore, Barney Barnett, Dave Birrell, Adrian Bonica, Rod Brown, Peter Burrows, Phillip Charles, Phil Gillam, Dave Groves, Andrew Kratzmann, Connor Martin, Peter McLoughlin, Mark Redmond, Gav Roberts, Toby Sandell, Doc Smith, Roger Klaassen, Craig Mathieson, Alan Schefe.

 

Apologies (so Far) for 12th Nov are

Cameron Ashmore, Barnet Barnett, Dave Birrell, Adrian Bonica, Dave Birrell, Rod Brown, Peter Burrows, Phillip Charles, Dave Groves, Roger Klaassen, Andrew Kratzmann, Connor Martin, , Craig Mathieson, Peter McLoughlin, Gavin Roberts, Toby Sandell, Doc Smith.

 
Read more...
Members Contact Details
Read more...
26-27 Recognition Page
Read more...
Executives & Directors
President
 
Secretary
 
Treasurer
 
Fundraising / Foundation
 
Vice President
 
Immediate Past President
 
Membership
 
Executive Secretary/Director
 
Club Public Image Chair
 
Club Learning Facilitator
 
Service Projects
 
Club Young Leaders Contact
 
International Service
 
Birthdays & Anniversaries
Member Birthdays
Barney Barnett
November 4
 
Peter Hardwick
November 18
 
Robert Youman
November 29
 
Anniversaries
Ross Watt
Wendy Watt
November 9
 
Gav Roberts
Jacquie Roberts
November 13
 
Join Date
Ross Watt
November 1, 1995
31 years
 
Gary Campbell
November 3, 2016
10 years
 
Paul Stephenson
November 3, 2016
10 years
 
Alistair Webb
November 10, 2005
21 years
 
Dave Birrell
November 14, 2019
7 years
 
Conor Martin
November 20, 2025
1 year
 
Sponsors
Interested in being a sponsor?
Download the website sponsorship guide
Subscribe to Bulletin
Subscribe to our eBulletin and stay up to date on the latest news and events.
Club Information
Toowoomba East
Best Little Rotary Club in the World
Thursdays at 12:30 pm
The Downs Club
15 Mylne St
Toowoomba
Toowoomba, QLD 4350
Australia
Except for the first Thursday of the month where we meet at the Toowoomba Sports Club 6.30pm
District Site Icon
District Site
Venue Map
Venue Map
Please add mailservice@clubrunner.ca to your safe sender list or address book.
To view our privacy policy, click here.
 
ClubRunner
102-2060 Winston Park Drive, Oakville, ON, L6H 5R7
Bulletin Editor
Roger Klaassen