Meeting 2885 saw Amelie Jordan present on her April School Holiday One and All adventure and what a fantastic presentation it was. It was great to get some feedback on the program and see what the highlights for Amelie were, I enjoyed seeing the club engaged in the presentation with several questions afterwards.
Rollover meeting next week, we should have a good turnout, looking forward to seeing you all there.
Until next time...
President Neil with our One and All presenter Amelie Jordan and her mum.
District Change Over 2026
Neil and Ray were pleased to represent the Rotary Club of Mount Gambier West at our District Change Over Luncheon at the Finlay Emporium in Casterton.
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Next Week
This is a huge week of Changeovers. Meeting 2886 on Tuesday is our Change Over so it should be a great night of reminiscing and fellowship.
Upcoming projects
Lakes Change Over Dinner - 6 July 2026
Change Over Dinner - 7 July 2026 - Partners welcome
Mount Gambier Change Over - 8 July 2026
Zone 8 Conference - 30 October-1 November 2026 - Melbourne
We're All Brand Ambassadors
Helping others understand how we make a difference as people of action is something all Rotary members can do. Use the resources in the improved Brand Center to publicize your work and strengthen the Rotary brand.
From our new Presidential Message of Create Lasting Impact to video resources, from handy templates and downloads to advice on navigating the crazy AI options available.
The scary truth is that every piece of plastic ever made still exists somewhere. A large amount of plastic is polluting our ocean, harming wildlife, and ending up in our food chain.
The good news is that we can get rid of plastic waste. Plastic-Free July is a global movement that helps millions of people be part of the solution to plastic pollution. Whether it’s swapping your cling wrap for beeswax wraps, or joining a local clean-up event, every choice we make matters. From their 7 simple changes Insta post to detailed articles on their website, Conservation Volunteers Australia has the ideas for you!
Check out Deacon Christopher Major's article 'More than a Game: The International Chess Fellowship of Rotarians Turns Shared Interests Into Service.
What started as a chance encounter at the Calgary RI Convention and became an international fellowship which resulted in chess sets being donated to Ukrainian rehabilitation centres, schools and community programs.
The article closes with a reminder to check the Rotary Fellowship pages regularly, as there is likely already a club operating on a topic you care about.
None of it happens alone. It happens through connection.
The Sir Robert Helpmann Theatre is pleased to welcome the Mount Gambier community to the first performance in the freshly refurbished Varcoe Foundry.
Be Among the First to Experience Varcoe Foundry
Singer-songwriter Nathan May draws on country and folk influences to share songs that reflect on family, connection to country, and truth-telling. Teaming up with violinist Julian Ferraretto, known for his genre-crossing style, the performance blends music and storytelling in a thoughtful and personal way.
The Rotary South Pacific Regional Conference is the premier gathering of Rotary leaders, changemakers, and members across our region. It’s where vision meets action—where we explore the future of Rotary through the lens of People, Planet, and Peace, and connect with causes that reflect our shared values and areas of focus.
This is more than a conference—it’s a regional movement. A chance to build momentum, strengthen partnerships, and shape Rotary’s impact in the years ahead.
Date: 30 Oct - 1 Nov
Location: Melbourne Convention Centre PDG Tony Monley OAM, 2026 Zone Conference Chair
