Apologies: Sarah Wallace, Keith McLeod, Debbie Ferguson, Trevor Williams, David Brown
Big weekend for the Club preparing Pregnancy Loss Support Kits and participation in the Relay for Life.
The aim was to assemble 240 kits and that was achieved, congratulations to our members that attended. Kayla displayed her management skills by streamlining the assembly process
A team participated in the Relay for Life and they are a lot fitter for doing it. Mary Bouwman walked 23km and I expect that Deb & Andrew may have done the same. Well done Thanks to all who showed up at various points throughout the day to do some walking, including John Beks!
Peace and conflict prevention/resolution.
“The month of February is very special in the Rotary calendar because it includes the anniversary of the first meeting of Rotary held on February 23, 1905, in chicago. That day is now designated as the "World Understanding and Peace Day".
On February 23 Rotary celebrates the 109thanniversary of the first Rotary club meeting. This is an opportunity for Rotary clubs and districts to promote Rotary’s public image”
Peace Message:
“You may say I'm a dreamer, but I'm not the only one. I hope someday you'll join us. And the world will live as one”
John Lennon
Next Meeting:
24th February
Rotarian Frank Monger (Rotary Mt Gambier) will be visiting and give us a recap of his amazing adventure to Antarctica!
6pm for a 6:15pm start
Warrnambool Bowls Club
Cnr Timor and Kelp St.
If you are now able to attend, please message David Brown via 0438 647 536
Meeting Jobs:
Sergeant:
Svet Lineham
Fellowship:
Wendy Gosden
Invocation:
Trevor Williams
Property:
Kayla Biender
If you are not able to complete the upcoming position, please let Leon know via 0439 945 656 or leon.devilliers65@gmail.com
Upcoming Speakers:
February
24th Rotarian Frank Monger on his trip to Antarctica
March
5th - Thursday Joint Meeting
Location: RSL
10th Dr Andrew Chow from the Leila Rose Foundation
17th Amanda Hennessy from Foodshare
24th Social Night
Barefoot Bowls
31st
Upcoming Events:
February
28th - 1st March Melb - Warrnie Bike Race
(Volunteering Opportunity)
March
6th-9th Port Fairy Folk Festival
(Volunteering opportunity)
27th-29th District Conference with 9780, 9510 & 9800
April
12th-17th
RYLA
Aug '26
10th-11th
Science and Engineering Challenge
(Volunteering Opportunity)
Date
Sergeant
Fellowship
Invocation
Property
Feb 24th
Svet Lineham
Wendy Gosden
Trevor Williams
Kayla Biender
Mar 3rd
Svet Lineham
Trevor Williams
Tony Austin
Greg Lee
Mar 10th
Svet Lineham
Tony Austin
Terry O'Neill
Terry O'Neill
Mar 17th
Svet Lineham
Terry O'Neill
Svetlana Lineham
Kayla Biender
Mar 24th
Svet Lineham
Svetlana Lineham
SharonKenny
John Hunt
Mar 31st
Svet Lineham
Sharon Kenny
Robbie Blackmore
Glenn Brotchie
Apr 7th
Svet Lineham
Robbie Blackmore
Rob McDonald
Greg Lee
Apr 14th
Svet Lineham
Rob McDonald
Rachel Furnell
Rob McDonald
Apr 21st
Svet Lineham
Rachel Furnell
Margaret Ross
Glenn Brotchie
Apr 28th
Svet Lineham
Margaret Ross
Leon de Villiers
Kayla Biender
Additions to the bulletin...
Please contact Debra or Brooke via debferg61@icloud.com or brookeemmajensen@gmail.com
Volunteer for the Folkie!
Get your dancing shoes one and dance the night away at the folkie!
David is currently needing someone to fill the following 2 shifts:
Saturday 2:00pm til 6:00pm and Sunday 2:15pm til 7:00pm.
If you are able to fill these two spots, you will be eligible to a free festival weekend ticket!
Please get in contact with David Brown via: 0438 647 536
Volunteer for the Melbourne to Warrnambool Bike Race!
**- - UPDATED DATES - -**
Saturday 28th Feb and Sunday 1st March
Judy Ross is coordinating volunteers from our club to participate in the race. Volunteers mostly need to stand/sit at a point along the race path and monitor for entering cars that could disrupt or harm the cyclists.
The great part is that the race will donate $70pp who volunteers, which is a great and easy way for the club to raise funds for our projects.
Please contact Judy via 0429 672 466
Inspiration of the week
from Rotarian John Beks
The Images of Mother
4 YEARS OF AGE - My Mommy can do anything!
8 YEARS OF AGE - My Mon knows a lot! A whole lot!
12 YEARS OF AGE - My Mother doesn’t really know quite everything.
14 YEARS OF AGE - Naturally, Mother doesn’t know that, either.
16 YEARS OF AGE - Mother? She’s hopelessly old fashioned!
18 YEARS OF AGE - That Old woman? She’s way out of date!
25 YEARS OF AGE - Well, she might know a little bit about it.
35 YEARS OF AGE - Before we decide, let’s get Mom’s opinion.
45 YEARS OF AGE - Wonder what Mom would have thought about it?
65 YEARS OF AGE - Wish I could talk it over with Mom.
Reminder! We are collecting 10c bottles for our projects. This is a really easy way of earning 100% profit for out club. You can utilise the app, or Brooke has business cards with the barcode on it (please ask for one). All you need to do is scan the barcode at the machine, then put the bottles in.
Alternatively, you can put your bottles in the bucket at each Rotary meeting, or drop them to Brooke and George's house on Kelp St.
Rotary Down Under Magazine
The Rotary Down Under magazine for Jan/Feb 2026 is now out and available to read. Click the link below to read online.
and I expect that Deb & Andrew may have done the same. Well done
