President: Geoff Beecher
District Governor: Judy Ford
Editor: Eric Hudson
Rotary Club of Leeton Bulletin
Volume: 87         Edition: 17         Date: 15 October 2026
Stories
Loud Shirt Night

Focus: Lairy Shirt Day supporting children who are deaf or hard of hearing

In the Chair: PP Len

Members Present: 11

Guests: Monique Owen

Focus

Lairy Len Wade the Peace Maker, minus flowers in his hair. Thanks for the photo, Annette.

Lairy Shirt Day is an annual Fundraising and awareness day even across Australia and New Zealand supporting children who are deaf or hard of hearing. Raising funds for The Shepherd Centre, NextSense providing early intervention speech therapy, audiology, cochlear implant, and family support. You might know of a child with such a problem, you can donate through the Loud Shirt Day website.

Reports:

Brian via Geoff: 

The ‘Guided by Horses’ Movie night is a goer on Thursday night November 19. You should receive an invite by email. Spread the word.

Barry: 

Chill and Grill Saturday October 24, we need 6 members, 2 at each of three time slots to check patrons through the gate. No cooking tasks for us!

Cooking sausages at Graham Park for Halloween celebrations Saturday October 31.

Peter:

Reported on the progress of the Rotunda project, and the registration of the refrigerator trailer from Leeton Central Rotary.

Monique:

We remember Monique as a positive, proactive member of our club. She has continued that attitude in her involvement with Discovery Coast Rotary. She reported on the success of her Rotary Club’s involvement in the community with organising regular Market Days, a barbecue, and a donated wine cellar. Great to see you again, Monique.

Fines: Sargeant Marina organised a game of ‘Buzz’ that tested our quick-thinking skills (and hearing). Peter won! Good fun, Marina. Carmel won the lottery!

Greg promoted the Hume-and-Hovel-Trek in which member Andrew is participating this weekend. Greg showed us the timetable for Andrew’s walk, and how we can, as individuals, support walkers such as Andrew on the hume-and-hovel-trek.raiselysite.com

Andrew’s trek supports ‘Shelter Box Australia’ which provides emergency shelter for families who have lost their home to disaster. Shelter Box Australia believes Shelter is the foundation for life – for survival, stability and dignity. It offers a place to feel safe, stay together, stay healthy, earn a living and help children get an education.

Donations can be made through the website: shelterboxaustralia.org.au

Good on you, Andrew!

Story:

Dan, a visitor to a city, with little to do, saw an energetic crowd entering a large building, decided to join them. He took a seat in the crowd and saw a man, splendidly robed, standing at the front. The robed man was leading intensive chanting, music and “Glory Be”, claiming he could fix any problem. 

The robed man halted the chanting and pointed to Dan asked if he had a problem that could be fixed. Dan said “Hearing”. The robed man invited Dan to the stage and sprang into action, leading the chanting in the crowd and sprinkling special water over the Dan’s ears. 

Suddenly, the Robe stopped the crowd’s chanting, and asked Dan, “How is your hearing now?” 

Dan said “I don’t know yet. My Hearing is next Wednesday.”

Know your names: 

Boy’s names 

Eg Went up the hill with Jill    Answer is Jack

To correct                                       Answer is _ _ _ k

Blunt                                               Answer is _ _ a _ _

He’s your uncle                             Answer is _ _ b

A dull coloured meat                   Answer is _ r _ _ _ _

Check your answer next week

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Notices

Upcoming Events
Jackie Kruger, George - Special Rate Variation
Oct 22, 2026
6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Historic Hydro
Chill 'n Grill
Oct 24, 2026
2:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Mountford Park
Deb Hawker - Domestic Violence
Oct 29, 2026
6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Historic Hydro
Halloween BBQ
Oct 31, 2026
12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Graham Park
DG Visit
Nov 05, 2026
6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Historic Hydro
Market Day
Nov 07, 2026
8:30 am – 12:30 pm
Mountford Park
Board Meeting
Nov 11, 2026
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Brown's
Film Night
Nov 19, 2026
Roxy
PolioPlus Fundraiser Movie and Afterparty
Nov 19, 2026 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm AUS Eastern Daylight Time (UTC+11:00)
114 Pine Avenue
Public Officer Return
Dec 07, 2026 9:00 am
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Meeting Responsibilities
22 October
 
Sergeant - 22 October
Cotter, Dan
 
29 October
 
Sergeant - 29 October
Cristofaro, Carmel
 
Birthdays & Anniversaries
Member Birthdays
Graeme Kruger
October 2
 
Eric Hudson
October 10
 
Barry Patten
October 17
 
Len Wade
October 22
 
Andrew Raadgever
November 4
 
Laurie Lewin
November 19
 
Aaron Snaidero
November 21
 
Spouse/Partner Birthdays
Carol Weston
October 1
 
Carol Lewin
October 23
 
Anniversaries
Alan Brumfield
Jenny Brumfield
October 6
 
Barry Patten
Patricia Patten
October 26
 
Join Date
Graeme Kruger
October 2, 2001
25 years
 
Carmel Cristofaro
October 12, 2017
9 years
 
Nicholas Wright
November 15, 2018
8 years
 
Bill Aliendi
November 30, 2017
9 years
 

ATTENDANCE AND APOLOGY BOOKINGS

The Rotary Club of Leeton meets each Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at the Historic Hydro, Chelmsford Place, Leeton.
Apologies must be given before 11:00 am on the day of the meeting to:
Brian Munro
Ph:0428 696 780
Members please note that the Club will charge you for your meal if you do not put in an apology.