The Rotary Club of
Grafton Midday
Bulletin 33
25th February 2026
 
 
Stories
Programme for Coming Weeks

SPECIAL EVENT 25th February Club Meeting

25th February 2026

Special guest Richie Williamson MP will attend our meeting to present the Community Recognition Statement that he made in the NSW State Parliament to each of the participants who took part in the Lose your Locks fundraiser for Grafton Base Hospital Oncology Unit.

 

 AND We will recognise and celebrate Rotary's Birthday. Rotary's anniversary is Feb 23rd 1905 which marks the date of the first Rotary Club Meeting. This day is celebrated as “ WORLD UNDERSTANDING AND PEACE DAY”

 

 

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Community Care Committee

Committee Name     Community Care Committee 

Chair Person   Jenny  Kitchen

Members. Leanne Flack   Assistant Chair   Chris Lynch   Jenny Hyland Leila Thompson Tania Disson Herman Claassens Mark Thompson Skye Sear

 

Info on Projects and Progress will be added here as received from Committee Chairperson

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March is Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Month

Programmes for March 2026

 

4th March

Toast to Rotary    Patti Hewitt

Guest Speaker  Dave Pearson

Presentation on  RAWCS   Rotary Australia World Community Service

Vote of Thanks   Jenny Kitchen

 

11th March

Toast to Rotary

Jenny Hyland

CLUB ASSEMBLY   BOARD WRAP UP

 

18th March

Toast to Rotary

Jeremy Jablonski

Guest Speaker

Jessica Smith as part of International Woman's Day

Vote of Thanks  

Camellia Flanagan

 

25th March

Toast to Rotary

Jenny Kitchen

Guest Speaker

To be advised

 

 

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Casino Night at Crown Hotel

Mark this date in your Diary, this exciting and fun event will take place at the Crown Hotel Saturday 21st March. Contact Chris Lynch for more information and to purchase tickets.  Phone Chris on 0408 656 772

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BBQ and Raffles Committee

Chris Lynch and Judy Glasson are co chairs of the BBQ and Raffles Committee, Committee Members are Bob Booth, Jenny Hyland, Leila Thompson, Ray Smith,     Michael O Connor, Robert Blanchard, Sharni Hasler, Tan Disson.

 

Dates for the upcoming BBQ at Bunnings are, 11th April, 11th July, 29th August and 7th November.

 

If you can assist to work at the BBQ's please contact Chris Lynch  0408 656 772  or Judy Glasson 0402 043 518

 

GDSC   RAFFLES DATES

Wed 8th and Fri 10th April

Wed 8th and Fri 10th July

Wed 16th and Fri 18th Sept

Wed 28th and Fri 30th October

 

We need a minimum of 2 members to Attend GDSC to sell Raffle Tickets

GDSC Supply the Tickets, Float and Prizes

 

Time to arrive and estimated time of departure TBA by Chris Lynch of Judy Glasson

If you can assist to work at the GDSC Raffles please contact Chris Lynch  0418 656 772 or Judy Glasson 0402 043 518.

 

 

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February is Peace and Conflict Resolution Month

Also referred to as World Understanding Month, February is recognised as a time to promote the 4th Avenue of Service. Rotary's quest for goodwill peace and understanding among people of the world by reducing the causes of conflict such as poverty inequality ethnic tension and lack of access to education.

 

Clubs are encouraged to focus on projects that foster understanding and train leaders in conflict mediation and support peace fellowships.

 

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Rotary Book Sales

BOOK SALES COMMITTEE

Chairperson            Trevor Gilson

Asst Chairperson    Leila Thompson

 

Members  David Thompson, Don Cardow, Phil Ledingham, Yvonne Ledingham

 

Book Sales History to Date.

Gross sales $7509

Book Sales to Date 3,257 Books

 

Book Sales Result 21st Feb 2026

11 Sales   42 Books Sold

Don and Judy Cardow were our volunteers

 

Duty Roster

     28th Feb Phil and Yvonne Ledingham

 

Saturday Book Sales Start 8.30am  Finish 11am

 

Lifehouse Church Bent St South Grafton

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RI THEME UNITE FOR GOOD

One of the most important things we can do to tell our Rotary stories in an effective,compelling way is to make sure we all use consistent and unified messaging.

 

This message is aimed to inspire members, participants and the public with an idea that aligns with our Action Plan and calls on us to work together.

 

Using the presidential message in club and district communications helps to convey Rotary's global impact and create stronger recognition of Rotary's name in our communities and with potential service partners.

 

It can help people understand who we are and what we do and might even inspire them to join us

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Upcoming Events
PELDS Training
GDSC
Feb. 28, 2026 - Mar. 01, 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time (UTC+11:00)
 
Saturday Book Shop
Lifehouse Church Hall
Feb. 28, 2026
8:45 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
 
Dougherty Village Mens Luncheon
Dougherty Village
Mar. 05, 2026
12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
 
Saturday Book Shop
Lifehouse Church Hall
Mar. 07, 2026
8:45 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
 
Board Meeting
New School of Arts
Mar. 09, 2026
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
 
Saturday Book Shop
Lifehouse Church Hall
Mar. 14, 2026
8:45 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
 
Saturday Book Shop
Lifehouse Church Hall
Mar. 21, 2026
8:45 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
 
Saturday Book Shop
Lifehouse Church Hall
Mar. 28, 2026
8:45 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
 
Dougherty Village Mens Luncheon
Dougherty Village
Apr. 02, 2026
12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
 
Saturday Book Shop
Lifehouse Church Hall
Apr. 04, 2026
8:45 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
 
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