President Peter's Message
At our meeting on Tuesday the 27th July, we welcomed guests; Andy Finlay (co-guest speaker), Barbara Johnson, Annie and Brian Raymond, Anne Hunt, Ann Body, Sarah Wallace, Mary Bowman and our exchange student Maria
Mary Bowman was introduced and inducted into our Rotary Club by Tony Austin.  Mary has been a past member of Daybreak Rotary and now wishes to join us at Warrnambool Rotary.  She is looking forward to volunteering with the club ie. Port Fairy Festival.  Peter welcomed Mary stating she will be a great ambassador for the club
Sarah Wallis was also introduced and inducted into our Rotary club.  Sarah has a wealth of knowledge relating to pregnancy and loss.  She will provide a wealth of knowledge and support in the Early Loss committee.
Our guest speakers, Glenn Brotchie and Andy Finly were introduced by President Peter.  They have both recently returned for the Coast to Coast walk in England. Glenn reported his inspiration came from a Man who lost both legs in a rock fall who went on to climb Mt. Killimanjaro as well as Cradle mountain.  "Anything is possible if you just push yourself" Andy and Glenn reported it was tough going in parts, climbing  up 10,000 feet only to descend the same.
Highlight were the pubs at the end of the day, the scenery, seeing things first hand at ground level and the friendly people.  Glen and Andy encouraged us all to get out and explore the world.
Glenn has already booked his next trek through Italy on the Camino Trail which is 400km.

Member Announcements:
Brooke asked members to make themselves available for the Science and Engineering Challenge on the 11th & 12th August.  The event needs 32 volunteers per day so please as family and friends. All volunteers must have a current working with Children card.
 
Deb informed us the current venue where we hold our book sales is no longer available to us as it has been leased out.  We need to vacate the building within the next month.  We have over 20,00 books still stored on site which we need to move.  It is planned that we hold a number of book sales at reduced prices to reduce our stock.  The first sale is proposed for this coming week from Thursday through to Sunday.  Minimal volunteers are required.  Advertising through media will be extended to papers and Fitzmedia.
 
Ken reported people, who attended First Aide training could pay him this evening also any outstanding Fees which are due.
 
Apologies: Graeme and Janet
THE CENTURIAN CLUB
Rotarians; since I joined Rotary and 8 years ago, I have some to recognize the importance our Centurian Club in assisting in the most worthwhile projects funded by Rotary International. 
This means giving at least $100 each year to the Rotary Foundation will ensure that 100% of the money is passed onto the many Rotary Foundation projects around our world.
Over the coming year I will endeavor to provide reliable information from the RI Foundation Web page with a view to encourage our club and club members to look at maintaining and/or improving our yearly contributions to the Foundation.
https://www.rotary.org/en/about-rotary/rotary-foundation
I have included the link to the web address should anyone wish to do their own research
Glenn Brotchie
Foundation Director 2025/26
RCW

Next Meeting 5th august

Presenter:
Sarah Moncrieff, RFCS
Presentation about Rural Financial Counselling Service
Introduction: Peter Smid
 
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:
Svet Lineham

Fellowship:
Brian Trenery
 
Invocation:
Sharon Kenny
 
Property:
Glenn Brotchie

If you are unable to fill this position, please contact Leon de Villiers on 0439 945 656 or 
leon.devilliers65@gmail.com
 

Upcoming Speakers

August
5th - Sarah Moncrieff from RFCS on rural financial counselling service
12th Kelly Marson
19th Brian Trenery
26th Will Slone

September
2nd Bill Struth, Jo Merrimen & Gerard Cashill 3Way FM Radio
9th NYSF & DTD students
16th
23rd
30th
 

Upcoming Events

August 

9th and 10th                            Moving Book Sale Continued
9th 
Tree planting at Bromfield St Weir
11th-12th
Science and Engineering Challenge

September

October

24th-26th
Warrnambool Show

November

15th 
Noorat Show

December

6th
Warrnambool Rodeo

Upcoming Meeting Jobs Roster

Date Sargeant Fellowship Invocation Property
         
         
Aug 5th Svet Lineham Brian Trenery Sharon Kenny
Glenn Brotchie
Aug 12th Svet Lineham Brooke McLeod
Robbie 
Blackmore
 Greg Lee
Aug 19th Svet Lineham Cathy Bligh Rob McDonald Terrence O'Neill
Aug 26th Svet Lineham Chris Stebbing Rachel Furnell
Wendy Godsen
 
 

Additions to the Bulletin

Please contact Debbie or Brooke to add items to the bulletin
debferg61@icloud.com and brookeemmajensen@gmail.com
Wisecrack of the week
From John Beks
 
The Definition of "OLD" (Part 1)
     #1    I very quietly confided to my best friend that I was having an affair.
             She turned to me and asked: "Are you having it catered?"
             And that, my friend, is the sad definition of "OLD"!
 
     #2   Just before the funeral service, the undertaker came up to the very elderly  
            widow and asked, "How old was your husband?'
           "98", she replied: "Two years older than me."
           "So  you're 96," the undertaker commented.
            She responded, "Hardly worth going home, is it?"
 
    #3     Reporters interviewing a 104-year-old woman:                             
             "And what do you think is the best thing about 104?"  The reporter asked.
              She simply replied, "No peer pressure"
 
     #4     I feel like my body has gotten totally our of shape, so I got my doctor's
               permission to join a fitness club and start exercising,  I decided to take an
              aerobics class for seniors.  I bent, twisted gyrated, jumped up and down          
              and perspired for an hour.  But, by the time I got my leotards on, the class
              was over.
 
 
 
The Farmers Pantry;  a huge thank you to those people who have donated to this worthy cause thus far.  We will be collecting breakfast spreads and toiletries throughout July and August.
Donated items can be brought along to on Tuesday nights.
Thanks Svet.
Volunteers needed for the Science and Engineering Challenge!
 
Registration to volunteer for the Science and Engineering Challenge is now open, and we need as many volunteers as we can get! This year we have expanded the program to try out a primary day. Currently we have a full program on the Monday 11th Aug and a 90% full program on the Tuesday 12th Aug (this means up to 250 students per day!). Anyone can be a volunteer as long as they have a working with children check.
 
Being a volunteer for this program is much easier than it sounds. You will be in a team of 2-4 people and run 1 activity. All information and training about that 1 activity will be provided before the date, and there is even a training day. It's really not too hard, I promise! Plus, you get free lunch, tea and coffee. It's lots of fun! Over 130 Rotary groups from across the country participate.

All information about the days AND registration to volunteer can be found in the same link here:
https://forms.gle/VpF6Khv3JfJw1igw5
 
Please contact Brooke if you have questions
Walking Group on again!
9am meeting at the Pavilion. Social coffee at the cafe post walk.
You can always post in the whatsapp chat to see if anyone is going that morning, or to get a lift!
Rotary Down Under July '25 Issue
The latest issue of Rotary Down Under is here. This is a bi-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).
 
Click here to read magazine
Birthdays & Anniversaries
Member Birthdays
Janet Blackley
August 5
 
Robyn Blackmore
August 5
 
Cathy Bligh
August 14
 
Ian Sharman
August 19
 
Chris Stebbing
September 10
 
Mary Bouwman
September 13
 
Brian Trenery J.P.
September 22
 
Join Date
Glenn Brotchie
August 14, 2018
7 years
 
Svetlana Lineham
August 16, 2005
20 years
 
Brian Trenery J.P.
September 3, 1991
34 years
 
Angela Wheeler
September 10, 2024
1 year
 
Rob McDonald
September 10, 2024
1 year
 
Wendy Gosden
September 10, 2024
1 year
 
Judy Ross
September 12, 2006
19 years
 
Debra Ferguson
September 24, 2024
1 year