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The 2026-27 Rotary International Presidential theme is "Create Lasting Impact". Unveiled by RI President-elect Olayinka H. Babalola, the message challenges members to harness their community connections, foster welcoming environments, and unleash positive change within themselves to make meaningful, enduring differences.
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every 1st, 3rd & 4th Wednesday
with something different happening on the 2nd
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email: secretary@busseltonrotary.org
Last week the club visited the premises of Leon Baker Jewellers for a Vocational Visit. Manager and Rotary member Ross Forth did a great job opening up his shop and supplying knowledgeable staff to explain the background to this WA family business and the intricacies of the business. An enlightening and enjoyable visit followed by a nice meal at the Pavilion. Thank you Ross.
For the Third year in a row the club coordiated a consortium of organisations to produce a coordinated response to Mental Health Week in our local area. Over twenty organisations participated during the week with activities and events focused on wellbeing. Starting off with a Lift the Lid walk up the Jetty raising funds for mental health research through Australian Rotary Health and continuing throughout the week, with the highlight being a Wellness Expo organised by Lamp and Radiance. A very worthwhile project ably coordinated by Rotarian Shelley O'Brien and with the support of Rio Tinto and the City of Busselton
The club ran a successful fund-raising movie night at Orana Cinemas on October 23rd. The close to $4,000 funds raised on the night will go towards supporting local disadvantaged youth.
Ticket sales will help us fund our donations to the local high schools and Jobs South West to help disadvantaged students cover the cost of school supplies and uniforms and to assist school leavers to enhance their job prospects by obtaining their driving licences.
It was a big night out the last Wednesday of June with our annual changeover dinner and the introduction of our new board for 2025-26.
Fifty members, partners and guests gathered at the Busselton Bowling Club to see Graeme Durward hand over the reins to incoming president, Graeme Atherton.
Fifty members, partners and guests gathered at the Busselton Bowling Club to see Graeme Durward hand over the reins to incoming president, Graeme Atherton.
LIKE TO JOIN ROTARY BUT THE COST IS PUTTING YOU OFF?
In these difficult economic times, Busselton Geographe Bay Rotary is trying hard to keep the cost of membership down.
For the 2025/2026 year, we're giving new members a 50% discount on their annual dues - a saving of $125.
The Rotary Club of Busselton Geographe Bay is planning for its next phase of the Shelter Bag Project. It aim is to import another container of swag like waterproof shelter bags to provide to rough sleepers in the South West. The club has already quarantined substantial funds to the project and is confident of raising the addition funds to pay for the container. It is expected to involve a number of other Rotary Clubs in this very successful community project
Discover the history of Busselton by exploring the local Heritage Trail. Take a leisurely self-guided tour using your phone or mobile device to access innovative technology that brings the city's history to life! Log on to the website and sign up to enhance your journey with video images, historic photographs and heritage audio recordings at sites along the tour. Developed and operated by the Rotary Club of Busselton Geographe Bay, the Busselton Heritage Trail offers an experience unique to the South West. Proceeds from your $10 subscription fee support Rotary community projects. For more information follow this link http://www.busseltonheritagetrail.com
The Rotary Club of Busselton Geographe Bay is happy to support a variety of stall holders at the Rotary Markets. But Claire's story is a great one to highlight the employment capabilities of people living with disability. See you next markets Claire!
The Rotary Club has recently supported a successful "Between the Lines" Literature Festival Family Day. The day had author workshops, reading spots, live podcasts and competitions and activities; aimed at developing and maintaining children's interest in reading, writing and other aspects of literature. Organised locally by Dymocks, the club assisted by sponsoring authors to attend to run workshops.
Four Busselton teenagers are set to experience a challenging week on board the Sail Training Ship Leeuwin II, with sponsorship support from our club.
The four high school students will embark on 7-day Youth Explorer voyages which will expose them to a variety of sail training activities, including setting and furling sails, climbing the masts, working aloft and keeping watch at night.
Sixteen-year-olds James and Xavier and 15-year-olds Luke and Tiernan managed a pre-voyage visit to the Leeuwin when it docked in Busselton last week. They’re pictured with Leeuwin skipper Angela Lewis and our very own Shelley O’Brien (with the flyaway tresses).
Xavier and Luke will re-join the ship in Bunbury on Wednesday for their voyage to Fremantle. James and Tiernan will sail from Fremantle to Monkey Mia in April.
The four high school students will embark on 7-day Youth Explorer voyages which will expose them to a variety of sail training activities, including setting and furling sails, climbing the masts, working aloft and keeping watch at night.
Sixteen-year-olds James and Xavier and 15-year-olds Luke and Tiernan managed a pre-voyage visit to the Leeuwin when it docked in Busselton last week. They’re pictured with Leeuwin skipper Angela Lewis and our very own Shelley O’Brien (with the flyaway tresses).
Xavier and Luke will re-join the ship in Bunbury on Wednesday for their voyage to Fremantle. James and Tiernan will sail from Fremantle to Monkey Mia in April.
The annual South West Bike Trek, a major fund-raiser for children’s leukaemia research, was held recently.
Some 20 riders took part in the 600km week-long ride from Perth to Augusta.
Once again, our club supported the event by hosting a BBQ dinner for the riders at the Men’s Shed.
President Chris White presented a $1000 donation from our club, plus the $137 proceeds from our fines session the previous night.
Some 20 riders took part in the 600km week-long ride from Perth to Augusta.
Once again, our club supported the event by hosting a BBQ dinner for the riders at the Men’s Shed.
President Chris White presented a $1000 donation from our club, plus the $137 proceeds from our fines session the previous night.
The Rotary Club of Busselton Geographe Bay has had a recent influx of new members. The Club welcomes Rachael, Tyra, Julia and Debbie. We are more than happy to have you share our fun, fellowship and community service with us.
Global virus pandemics are not new. Before vaccines were developed for polio in the 1950s, parents were gripped by terror: over 1,000 children were dying or being paralysed each day. Now, polio is a distant memory in most countries, but it persists in a few. The problem is that until we completely eradicate the poliovirus, children everywhere remain at risk. This has been a major focus of Rotary for more than 30 years. To continue this work clubs from all over Australia and New Zealand have been participating in Walks to Eradicate Polio. Involving their local community and raising funds for the continued fight. The Busselton Gerographe Bay Rotary Club recently did its bit by organising a walk from Sugarloaf Rock to the Lighthouse and Back. Well done to all those who organised the event and participated.
This year the club is trying to have a social night every month to bring members and partners closer together and create a healthy balance between the club's community service projects work and enjoying being part of a diverse and vibrant club. So far the club has held a successful Pasta Night and a Ten Pin Bowling Night in Bunbury. Looking further forward will be a BBQ at the Busselton Mens Shed with a display of vintage motorcycles and a Sundowner at the Yacht Club when the weather warms up. Finishing up the calendar year with a Christmas Lunch at Wise Winery. - Rotary Clubs - having fun while doing good in the world!
The Rotary Club of Busselton Geographe Bay has teamed up with students at Busselton’s St Mary MacKillop College to improve the lives of local dementia patients – with music therapy.
The Club has organised the purchase of 40 audio headsets - with funds raised by the students and a donation from the Rotary club - for distribution to dementia patients in Busselton’s aged care facilities.
The Club has organised the purchase of 40 audio headsets - with funds raised by the students and a donation from the Rotary club - for distribution to dementia patients in Busselton’s aged care facilities.
The Club has started a new Rotary Year this month and first order of business was to welcome our newest member of the Busselton Geographe Bay Rotary Club. Welcome aboard Anne we look forward to working with you and enjoying your company.
The Heritage Walk goes through the centre of Busselton, visiting the 19 information panels positioned in front of a heritage building or a site of significance. Click here for more information.
The Rotary Club of Busselton Geographe Bay was not been able to meet as normal during the COVID 19 Pandemic. But like a lot of other Rotary Clubs, members kept in touch using Zoom technology.
The Rotary Club of Busselton Geographe Bay has teamed up with the local Dominos franchise to offer some “pizza therapy” for the hard-pressed staff of Busselton’s three aged-care facilities.
The Club may not be able to meet at the moment but it can still help in the local community. The Busselton Geographe Bay Rotary Club has donated $500 in vouchers to Jacquie Happ of the Dunsborough Progress Assn to purchase food basics for some of the many out of work hospitality workers in the Dunsborough Area. Dunsborough businesses employ a large number of seasonal tourism workers who are doing it tough because of Covid 19 restrictions.
The Rotary Club of Busselton Geographe Bay has once again assisted the City of Busselton in another Australia Day Celebration including a Citizenship Ceremony, Entertainment and an Aussie Barbecue Breakfast for over a thousand people. Great effort.
The 3rd annual Golf day supporting Cystic Fibrosis Research was again a great success with funds going to much needed research for this disease. Congratulations to the club members who organised the event and the participants.
The Club has been able to assist local organisations that help the homeless and disadvantaged in the south west.
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