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Weekly wrap up with President President Peter
No meeting last Tuesday, instead a Progressive Diner. Organised by Svet and Robbie members and partners were treated to fine food and fellowship at 4 member’s homes before all gathering at Anchor Point for desserts. There was even an impromptu musical performance at one venue, courtesy Rob and Allan. It was a great night, thanks to those that hosted, cooked and entertained.
 
Members interested in being part of the Garden Show Committee met at Anne’s place on Sunday afternoon. As usual Anne is well advanced in her planning for the event. A couple of gardens have been secured and there are leads to a few others.
 
This month is “Rotary Fellowship” on the Rotary Calendar.
 
A Rotary Fellowship is an international, independently organized group of Rotarians, their spouses/partners, and Rotaractors who unite to pursue a shared hobby, sport, profession, or recreational interest. These groups allow members to make global connections outside their local clubs. 
 
Examples of Rotary Fellowships
There are dozens of recognized fellowships covering a remarkable range of interests.
Recreation and Sport
International Fellowship of Golfing Rotarians
International Fellowship of Flying Rotarians
International Skiing Fellowship of Rotarians
Rotarian Fellowship of Cycling
International Fellowship of Rotarian Scuba Divers
Vocational and Professional
Rotarian Fellowship of Photographers
Rotarian Wine Appreciation Fellowship
International Computer Users Fellowship of Rotarians
Special Interests
Rotarians on the Internet
International Fellowship of Rotarian Genealogists
International Fellowship of Rotarian Bird Watchers
Travel and Friendship
International Fellowship of Motorcycling Rotarians
International Fellowship of Recreational Vehicle Rotarians
 
Around the Clubs:
Central: several members are doing the Lifeline Push-up Challenge
Daybreak: are supporting a project to provide breakfasts to children in the East Warrnambool area.
The Daybreak Club have a social night every 3 weeks and there’s a general invitation for other Rotarians to join them. At their last social 15 East Club members joined them. The next one is on Thursday night 18th June. Some of our members have expressed an interest in attending.
Next Meeting:
9th June
 
Set back and relax, we are on the couch with Debbie.
 
6pm for a 6:15pm start.
Warrnambool Bowls Club
Cnr Kelp and Timor St.
 
If you are not able to attend, please message David Brown via 0438 647 536 or 
 

Meeting Jobs:

Sergeant:
Svet Lineham
 
Fellowship:
Glenn Brotchie
 
Invocation:
John Beks
 
Property:
Glenn Brotchie
 
If you are not able to complete the upcoming position, please let Leon know via 0439 945 656 or leon.devilliers65@gmail.com
Next Week's Jobs:
June 16th
Fellowship:    John Beks
Invocation:    Janet Blackley
Property:        Greg Lee
Upcoming Speakers:
 
June
 
9th - On the Couch
16th - Alan and Keith
23rd - Louise Mugavin
30th - Changeover Dinner
 
Welcome Ann Donaldson who will be planning the '26/'27 year. Please see Ann if you have ideas for speakers
 
Upcoming Events:
 
July 4th
Monthly Booksale

 
August
1st
Monthly Booksale
10th-11th 
Science and Engineering Challenge
Volunteering
 
September
5th
Monthly Booksale
7th-9th
RYDA Session #2
(volunteer Opportunity)
 
Additions to the bulletin...
Please contact Debra or Brooke via debferg61@icloud.com or brookeemmajensen@gmail.com
 
Wisecrack of the week
from Rotarian John Beks
FRIENDSHIP AND FRIENDS (Pt 2)
One enemy is too many; and a hundred friends too few.
If friends have faith in each other, life and death are of no consequence.
(Chinese Proverb)
A good friend is one who speaks well of us behind our backs.
The best mirror is an old friend.
Friendship, the older it grows, the stronger it is.
Have patience with a friend, rather than lose him forever.
When a friend asks, there is no tomorrow.
Friendship is a plant, which must be often watered.
Lend your money and lose your friend.
Real friends are those who, when you have made a fool of yourself, don’t feel that
you’ve done a permanent job. (Erwin T. Randall)
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. 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 May/June 2026 is now out and available to read. Click the link below to read online.
Birthdays & Anniversaries
Member Birthdays
Rach Furnell
June 10
 
Brooke McLeod
July 3
 
Rob McDonald
July 6
 
Peter Smid
July 16
 
George McLeod
July 18
 
Keith McLeod
July 21
 
Join Date
Graeme Ward
June 13, 2017
9 years
 
Keith McLeod
June 14, 1966
60 years
 
Kelly Curran
June 28, 2022
4 years
 
Sharon Kenny
June 28, 2022
4 years
 
Janet Blackley
June 30, 2002
24 years
 
David Brown
July 1, 1990
36 years
 
Peter Smid
July 9, 2008
18 years
 
Dapinder Singh
July 10, 2024
2 years
 
George McLeod
July 24, 2018
8 years
 
Sarah Wallace
July 29, 2025
1 year
 
John Hunt
July 31, 1984
42 years
 
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