President: Carmel Cristofaro
District Governor: Rob Uhl
Editor: Laurie Lewin
Rotary Club of Leeton Bulletin
Volume: 85          Edition: 50         Date: 12 June 2025
Stories
Dinner Meeting

In the Chair  President Carmel

 

Members: 11

 

Guests  Aaron Snaidero

 

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New Member

 

President Carmel welcomed Aaron Snaidero, our newest member into the club.  Aaron has already proved to be an asset to our club.  As Lifestyle Coordinator at Southern Cross, Assumption Villa, Aaron also has a very important community role.

 

 

Welcome Aaron to our club.

 

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Dinner Discussion

 

Secretary Brian has spent much time recently in updating and understanding our child safety requirements – both State and Federal. 

 

Members are required to ensure they have up to date Working With Children checks for State Government requirements and, although non-compulsory, we will be required to understand and acknowledge our responsibilities if we are to work with children.  This information and forms will be available on the website and reminders will be forwarded to each member.

 

Brains Trust #1

 

 

Brains Trust #2

 

 

Brains Trust #3

 

 

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Brain Teaser

 

Decode the 3 Rebus Puzzles

 

12 free printable rebus puzzles worksheet

 

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Director’s Reports.

 

  •  President Carmel
    • The changeover is on Thursday 26th.  Please register via email, by notifying Len or Carmel.  Please pay Len either in person or by direct debit.
  • Secretary Brian          
    • Narrandera Changeover on July 2.  Brian, Jennifer and Laurie to attend.
    • Notice about the Avanti Changeover.  “Please find attached an invitation from the Rotary Club of Griffith Avanti to attend our Afternoon Tea Changeover on Saturday, 5th July. It is being held in the Function Room, Griffith Ex-Servicemen's Club at 2:30 to 4:30 pm.  Cost is $20 per head, and we would be delighted if you could join us. Please RSVP to dimaruskanic@gmail.com or call Di on 0432 303 174 before Monday, 30th June.”
  • PE Jennifer
    • The incoming RI President has let it be known that he will not be taking the role. Watch this space.
  • Service Director Graeme
    • Thank you to the members for their support at the Market Day.
    • We need to schedule a working bee to clean out the barbecue van.
  • A:
    • Wake up; Tuna fish; foreign language

 

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Sergeant Session

 

A very laid-back session was kicked off by the President who challenged us all to better her story of the trip from Sydney – the long way round.  This stimulated a few plane stories and much general banter.

 

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Another Very Plane Story

 

A small plane is flying from Dallas to Denver, and about halfway there, the engine sputters and dies. The pilot runs out, grabs a parachute and opens the door and says “sorry, there are only three parachutes left”, and he jumps out.

 

This leaves the 4 passengers startled. One is a 12-year-old boy, a college professor, a priest, and a doctor.

 

The doctor says “Guys obviously I need to be saved. I heal people, I save people’s lives, I’ve cured many a disease and I am a valuable resource to the human population. “ The Doctor grabs a parachute and jumps out the plane.

The professor says “Well I am a college professor, I’ve won the noble peace prize for my writings, I have spoken to the leaders of the free world, the President of the United States, he called me the smartest man alive. I will invent new things and solve many of the world’s problems. It is obvious I need to be saved.” He grabs a parachute and jumps out, leaving the Priest and the young boy and only one parachute.

The priest looks sadly at the young boy… “Son, I’ve lived a wonderful life. I’ve seen the world over and been to many places. I've been blessed by so many good things. I’ve lived a long and fruitful life. I only have a few precious years left to live. You are young, the rest of your life in front of you… Sadly, I think you should take the last parachute.”

The boy says “It okay sir. The smartest man alive just jumped out of the plane with my backpack. “

 

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Notices

Upcoming Events
Stories of Resilience
Hydro Hotel
Nov 12, 2025
7:00 am - 8:30 am
 
Public Officer Return
Dec 01, 2025 9:00 am
 
Public Officer Annual Return Due
Dec 01, 2025 – Dec 02, 2025
 
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Meeting Responsibilities
Sergeant 23 October
Aliendi, Bill
 
Birthdays & Anniversaries
Member Birthdays
Graeme Kruger
October 2
 
Barry Patten
October 17
 
Len Wade
October 22
 
Andrew Raadgever
November 4
 
Laurie Lewin
November 19
 
Aaron Snaidero
November 21
 
Spouse Birthdays
Carol Weston
October 1
 
Carol Lewin
October 23
 
Bev Fitzsimon
November 13
 
Anniversaries
Peter Errey
October 3
 
Alan Brumfield
Jenny Brumfield
October 6
 
Barry Patten
Patricia Patten
October 26
 
Grahme Fitzsimon
Bev Fitzsimon
November 9
 
Join Date
Graeme Kruger
October 2, 2001
24 years
 
Carmel Cristofaro
October 12, 2017
8 years
 
Nicholas Wright
November 15, 2018
7 years
 
Bill Aliendi
November 30, 2017
8 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.