Rotarlight 2026-2027 #2 (Jul 07, 2026)

Rotary Information Fortnightly

2026-27 Club Membership Fees

A reminder that annual club membership fee of $280 for 2026/27 is now due and payable. Your Individual invoices were emailed to members at the beginning of July.

Payment can be made by direct deposit to Rotary Club of Broadbeach Inc Administration Account (BSB: 034-637, Account Number: 201534)

Thank you to those 13 members who have paid to date and all other members are encouraged to ensure payment is made promptly.

Surfers Paradise Rotary Club Race Day 2026

Supporting Malaria Vaccine Project

This annual event will again this year be supporting the Malaria Vaccine Project Of which Broadbeach is a sponsor club and your editor the treasurer.

Accordingly Neil J is endeavouring to get together a table of ten to support the event which will be held on Saturday 5 September, 2026 in the Glass House (formerly called the Dome) at the Gold Coast Turf Club. The cost will be $95 per person including a wonderful buffet lunch.

This is a wonderful opportunity to have a fun day out with fellow club members and friends whilst helping to raise funds for this very worthwhile humanitarian project.

To date we have five starters (President Ron & Allison, Neil Jones, Bill Rex and Bill Waller) so don't delay, check your diary and contact Neil on 0418 663 740 to reserve your place(s) at the table.

President Yinka answers the call

As the 2026-27 Rotary year begins, RI President Olayinka H. Babalola carries the dynamic spirit of Nigeria with him to Rotary leadership. This year's presidential message, Create Lasting Impact, calls on members to make their clubs more welcoming, carry out impactful projects, and allow their Rotary experiences to transform them personally. Read more about Babalola in Rotary magazine and meet this year's Board of Directors and Rotary Foundation Trustees.

Leaders share optimism on the polio eradication front

Leaders of Rotary’s four-decade campaign to eradicate polio said the goal is within reach at the Rotary International Convention in June. Michael K. McGovern, co-chair of the International PolioPlus Committee and a member of the Rotary Club of South Portland-Cape Elizabeth, Maine, USA, said this year could mark the last case of wild poliovirus in Pakistan. Watch McGovern and new co-chair of the PolioPlus Committee Valarie Wafer talk about the latest on the fight to eradicate polio.