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Lee's Chitchat
Over the last few weeks we have had quite a few activities and heard from some very interesting guests. More about that a little further.  
 
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To help protect people most at risk, follow our advice on public gatherings and visits to vulnerable groups.

At our meeting yesterday we have cancelled all meetings and gatherings until further notice.  However District 9460 District Governor Harry Bolton has advised • Where possible hold small social get together's (3-4) over coffee etc. to maintain your Club connections.  Therefore next week should you wish to catch up with your fellow Rotarians you may come along to Roches in the Saddle Room at 1pm (if they are still operating by then) and small groups can luncheon together.

 
Upcoming Events
Cancelled - Combined Rotary Meeting Brushgrove
Brushgrove Hotel
Mar 19, 2020
6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
 
Postponed - Great Gatsby Movie - Tribute to Notaras Family
Saraton Theatre
Mar 21, 2020
5:45 PM – 10:30 PM
 
Trivia - Fellowship at Roches
Mar 25, 2020
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
 
Cancelled - District Conference Tenterfield
Tenterfield
Mar 27, 2020 - Mar 29, 2020
 
Roches Regular Raffles Monthly Fundraiser
Roches Hotel
Mar 27, 2020 5:00 PM
 
Trivia - Fellowship at Roches
Apr 01, 2020
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
 
Dougherty Villa Luncheon - volunteers required
Dougherty Villa
Apr 02, 2020 12:00 PM
 
Board Meeting
Roches Hotel
Apr 02, 2020
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
 
Suspended - Bunning BBQ Fundraiser
Bunnings South Grafton
Apr 04, 2020
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
 
Assembly Meeting
Roches Hotel Captains Room
Apr 08, 2020
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
 
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Oh Lord and Giver of all Good
We thank thee for our daily food
May Rotary friends and Rotary ways
Help us to serve thee all our days
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Grafton Midday Rotary proudly welcomed Jenny Ryder as a member to our club.  Jenny is a community warrior and is the owner of Anytime Fitness. We look forward to you contributing to our club with your valuable experience with Fitness and Health.
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Wayne Koppel spoke with us recently on the 4th March.  He is a Fire Fighter and has been for over 10 years.  He is also a Life Coach and helps others with Personal Development.  Wayne talked about FEAR and how we can face FEAR - it can be paralysing or empowering.  The fear of change or because you were told something as a child and have that belief.  Don't limit your beliefs by allowing fear to stop you. 
Jenny and Des enjoying the outback.
Two tree huggers in Rotorua Redgum Forest.
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Grafton City Rural Fire Shed - fundraiser
On the 9th of March Grafton Rotary Club hosted Midday Rotary and Inner Wheel Members at a function held at the Grafton City Rural Fire Shed. This is an annual event where we enjoy a meal and hospitality from the Fire brigade. Traditional our inbound exchange students are given a run down of their equipment and it's operation. Drew looked very comfortable up in the truck. Fire Captain Mick Rogan gave us a demonstration of how to use a Defibrillator. Finally President Chris Wheelahan presenting a cheque for $1,000 to the Fire brigade from the proceeds of the night.👨‍🚒👩‍🚒
 
Past President Karen Thomas, nominated by the Rotary Club of Burleigh Heads, has been duly selected to fulfil the role of District Governor Rotary International District 9640 for the Rotary Year 2022- 2023.
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Club Information
Welcome to our Club!
Grafton Midday
Service Above Self
We meet Wednesdays at 12:45 PM
Roches Family Hotel
85 Victoria St
Grafton, NSW  2460
Australia
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Let Richard Nichols know if you cannot make it to the meeting
0431 512 063 before 11am Wednesdays.