Tuesday night we had the pleasure of Clint Hill and Jo McDowell from the Warrnambool Life Saving club as our speakers for the night. Clint and Jo gave us an insight to the strategic plan and it looked very exciting and the new development. It will be an asset to our town. What a great achievement to have over 700 members and do such great work keeping our beaches and everyone safe.
Frank Monger and Janet Phillip from Mount Gambier Rotary Club came along and shared a meal for the night and it was lovely to see them. John Harris and Trish also came along for the night, and it was great to see Maria our exchange student attend.
Janet Blackley gave us an update on her health and the cancer hasn’t spread which is fantastic news. Janet starts her radiation this week and we wish Janet all the best.
Members Announcements
- Glen Brotchie wants to start a walking group and if you would like to
participate head to the pavilion this Monday at 9am and enjoy great company and everyone is welcome.
- Janet Blackley said if any members are having IT issues with club runner or google drive to let Janet know. If you would like help to be added to the 'whatsapp' Rotary group coversation, please see Brooke or George at a meeting.
- Debbie Furguson is looking for helpers for the Easter book sale and if you can help out on the Saturday and Sunday please get in touch with Debbie.
Apologies: Trevor Williams, David Brown, Rachell Furnell and Chris Stebbing
Next week we have Andrew Jeffers from Wannon Water as our guest speaker
Have a wonderful week
Kelly Curran
Next Meeting 25th March
Andrew Jeffers from Wannon Water. Chair is Leon de Villiers.
6pm for a 6.15pm start
Warrnambool Bowls Club. Corner of Kelp and Timor St
A reminder, if you cannot attend the meeting; please contact David Brown via 0438 647 536 or dljb3280@gmail.com
Meeting Jobs
Sargeant:
Ann Body
Fellowship:
Brian Trenery
Invocation:
Lola Lee
If you are unable to fill this position, please contact Anne Adams on 0418 528 787 or
adamsanne49@gmail.com
Member Announcements
- - REMINDERS FOR THE NEXT MONTH - -
CLUB PHOTO TO BE TAKEN ON 25TH MARCH
Please be available is possible for the club photo to be taken at 6pm at our regular club meeting. Thanks to Frank.
Brooke McLeod April 1st Meeting
This will be located at Deakin University cafe space. Everyone from the club will be listed as attending unless have told Brooke otherwise. Please let Brooke know of any dietary requirements.
This is a big night, so please bring partners if possible. The other clubs have been invited.
Anne Adams 22nd April - Meeting will be at the RSL. Please RSVP to Anne Adams
6th May - Meeting will be at the Wangoom Hall. Please RSVP to Anne Adams
Car pooling available for each event, please contact rsvp person.
Upcoming Speakers
March 25th - Andrew Jeffers from
Wannon Water
April 1st - NYSF Celebration night 8th - New member talk from Rob McDonald 15th - 1990 Debate: 'Women in Rotary... or not?" from John Beks, plus Rotary Chats 22nd - Doug Heazlewood on ANZAC Day
May 6th - May races at Wangoom Hall 13th - RYLA participant presentation 20th - Presentation from Maria 27th
June
TBA
Upcoming Events
April 6th
Daybreak's Long Lunch 6th-11th
RYLA
May
June 20th
Warrnambool Central Changeover
July
August
11th-12th
Science and Engineering Challenge
September
October
November
December
Upcoming Meeting Jobs Roster
Date
Sargeant
Fellowship
Invocation
March 25th
Ann Body
Brian Trenery
Lola Lee
April 1st
Ann Body
Brooke McLeod
Margaret Ross
April 8th
Greg Lee
Cathy Bligh
Menasik Dewanyar
April 15th
Ann Body
Chris Stebbing
Rachel Furnell
April 22nd
Ann Body
Dapinder Singh
Rob McDonald
April 29th
Ann Body
David Brown
Robyn Blackmore
May 6th
Ann Body
Deborah Ferguson
Sharon Kenny
May 13th
Greg Lee
George McLeod
Svetlana Lineham
May 20th
Ann Body
Glenn Brotchie
Terrence O'Neill
May 27th
Ann Body
Graeme Ward
Wendy Gosden
June 3rd
Ann Body
Greg Lee
Alan Bowes
June 10th
Ann Body
Ian Sharman
Andrew Body
June 17th
Greg Lee
Janet Blackley
Angela Wheeler
June 24th
Ann Body
John Hunt
Ann Donaldson
July 1st
Ann Body
John Beks
Anne Adams
Additions to the Bulletin
Please contact Brooke and Sarah to add items to the bulletin
brookeemmajensen@gmail.com and sarah.adams2509@gmail.com
RSVP NOW - NYSF Celebration Night
Our weekly meeting for April 1st will be heading out to Deakin University for a giant celebration with the 5 clubs that contributed towards the 4 NYSF students. Please bring partners for this grand night. All 5 local clubs have been invited.
Everyone will be assumed attending unless mentioned to Brooke or Anne Adams otherwise. Please RSVP for guests.
$30pp on the night. card or cash
Initial Rotary District 9780 Conference photos look like they had fun!
You can head to https://www.facebook.com/Rotary.District.9780 to see all of the highlights of the conference over the weekend. Not sure what a district conference is? Why not ask another Rotarian at this weeks meeting
Congratulations to Rotary Warrnambool Daybreak and Central for being presented with Gold Environmental Awards!
RYLA applications are now open!
We are on the hunt for 18-25 year olds.
For further information about the program visit our website: https://ryla9780.org/
Please see Rachel about any information or if you have someone interested. Rachel also has physical copies of the flyer if you would like one.
Wisecrack of the week
From John Beks
LEXOPHILIA …..
Venison for dinner again? Oh deer!
How does Moses make tea? Hebrews it.
England has no kidney bank, but it does have a Liverpool.
I tried to catch some fog, but I mist.
They told me I had type-A blood, but it was a typo.
I changed my iPod’s name to Titanic. It’s syncing now.
Jokes about German sausage are the wurst.
I know a guy who’s addicted to brake fluid, but he says he can stop any time.
I stayed up all night to see where the sun went, and then it dawned on me.
This girl said she recognised me from the vegetarian club, but I’d never met herbivore.
When chemists die, they barium.
I’m reading a book about anti-gravity. I just can’t put it down.
I did a theatrical performance about puns. It was a play on words.
Why were the Indians there first? They had reservations.
I didn’t like my beard at first. Then it grew on me.
When you get a bladder infection, urine trouble.
Broken pencils are pointless.
What do you call a dinosaur with an extensive vocabulary? A thesaurus.
I dropped out of communism class because of terrible Marx.
I got a job at a bakery because I kneaded dough.
Velcro – what a rip off!
Don’t worry about old age: it doesn’t last.
Did you hear about the cross-eyed teacher who lost her job because she couldn’t control her pupils?
WHO ON EARTH DREAMS THESE UP? A lexophile of course!
Rotary Down Under March '25 Issue
The latest issue of Rotary Down Under is here. This is a monthly subscription for all Rotarians in Australia. As a member you should be receiving either a electronic or physical copy of the magazine. If you don't get it, please get in touch with Janet (also check your spam folder).
