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Welcome to our Club!
Grafton Midday Rotary
Helping Our Community
Wednesdays at 12:45 PM
Crown Hotel
1 Prince Street
Grafton, NSW 2460
Australia
Meeting 1pm - 2pm
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Upcoming Events
Changing Lanes Changing Lives BBQ
Grafton Library Carpark
Feb 17, 2023
6:00 PM - 9:30 PM
 
Placeholder Guest Speaker
Crown Hotel Grafton
Feb 22, 2023
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
 
Trivia Night - Jacaranda Hotel - Social Activity
Jacaranda Hotel
Feb 22, 2023 7:00 PM
 
Trivia Night - Jacaranda Hotel - Social Activity
Jacaranda Hotel
Mar 01, 2023 7:00 PM
 
Dougherty Village Mens Luncheon
Dougherty Village
Mar 02, 2023
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
 
Raffles Crown Hotel
Mar 03, 2023
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
 
Trivia Night - Jacaranda Hotel - Social Activity
Jacaranda Hotel
Mar 08, 2023 7:00 PM
 
Board Meeting
Crown Hotel Grafton
Mar 09, 2023
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
 
District 9640 Conference
Yamba
Mar 10, 2023 6:00 PM -
Mar 12, 2023 3:00 PM
 
Assembly Meeting
Crown Hotel Grafton
Mar 15, 2023
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
 
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Bill Paterson
February 2
 
Robert Blanchard
February 23
 
Chris Lynch
February 26
 
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Avron Thompson
February 18
 
Lois Robinson
February 20
 
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Lee's Lingo
Hi all,
 
World Pride is coming up and what a wonderful way to celebrate the diversity of our nation!
Rotary is where neighbours, friends, and problem-solvers share ideas, join leaders,
and take action to create lasting change. Club activities, social events, and volunteer
projects offer networking opportunities that build personal and professional
connections and Rotary members can extend those networks by visiting other clubs
around the globe.
At Rotary, we understand that cultivating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture is
essential to realizing our vision of a world where people unite and take action to
create lasting change. 
We value diversity and celebrate the contributions of people of all backgrounds,
across age, ethnicity, race, colour, disability, learning style, religion, faith,
socioeconomic status, culture, marital status, languages spoken, sex, sexual
orientation, and gender identity as well as differences in ideas, thoughts, values, and
beliefs. 
Recognizing that individuals from certain groups have historically experienced
barriers to membership, participation, and leadership, we commit to advancing equity
in all aspects of Rotary, including in our community partnerships, so that each
person has the necessary access to resources, opportunities, networks, and support
to thrive.
 
Lee Taylor
President 2022/23
Grafton Midday Rotary
Mobile: 0487 974 491
CLUB NEWS
DISTRICT CONFERENCE

Perfectly situated on the far North Coast of NSW Yamba, Angourie, Wooloweyah and Brooms Head offer an experience like no other. Come and enjoy glorious weather, azure waters, brilliant beaches, awe-inspiring national parks, fascinating flora and fauna, beach fishing, rock fishing, fine food and wines, and activities almost too numerous to mention. This area has the most temperate climate in Australia, swimming is great for much of the year.

Yamba completes itself with an 18 hole golf course, which professionals and novices can enjoy.

Ten pin bowling, mini golf, SUP, its all here!

10-12 March 2023 - the Rotary District 9640 Conference.
"Be Your Best Self"
Focus on Chronic Disease Prevention

  • Conference Speakers (Details added as available)
  • Mark Spencer
  • Dr Vijay Kapadia
  • Curtis McGrath OAM
  • Kingscliff Rotary and students of Kingscliff High
  • Dr Dinesh Palipana
  • Dr Heena Akbar
  • Professor Suzanne Chambers
  • Rick Morton
  • PDG Graham Jones
  • Chiemeka Chinaka
  • Dr Samra Naz
 
CONFERENCE DETAILS

WHEN

Friday 10 to Sunday 12 March 2023

WHERE

Bowlo Sports and Leisure Yamba
44 Wooli Street Yamba NSW 2464 | MAP 

 

CHANGING LANES CHANGING LIVES
The last Friday of the month sees a very large crowd gather under the Grafton Library.  Changing Lanes monthly meets are open to all cars or bikes.  The event was created to bring together like minded people to showcase their vehicles whether JDM, Euro, hot Rod or Aussie.  All age groups are included and the event is gathering momentum every month.  Grafton Midday Rotary attends monthly to cook and serve a free barbecue and create exposure for the club in the community.  This week Bill, Phil, Tony, Camellia, Leanne and Phil worked together to serve the masses sausage sandwiches, egg and bacon rolls and pizza.    We were also honoured with a Certificate of Appreciation.  
 
      
 
 
AUSTRALIA DAY CELEBRATION BREAKFAST
Grafton Rotary Club invited Grafton Midday Rotary members and partners to a breakfast at See Park to celebrate Australia Day.  It was a beautiful, sunny morning and attendance was great.  Grafton Rotary Club members put on a huge spread including:  fruit platters and fruit salad, juices, sausages, bacon, eggs, toast and pancakes!!  AG Anne Farrell and her husband attended as well.  Great fellowship and time honouring our beautiful country.
               
MEETING PAST 
Condolences
All members of the Midday Rotary Club extend sincere condolences to President Lee on the passing of her grandmother last month.  Lee was the eldest grandchild and shared many amazing memories with her Nan - who was the matriarch of  five generations at the time of passing.  May she rest in peace.
   
 
President Elect Mark ran the meeting in Lee's absence.
 
Happy Birthday Bill
 
HUMOUR FOR THE WEEK
  • "I'm afraid for the calendar. Its days are numbered."
  • "My wife said I should do lunges to stay in shape. That would be a big step forward."
  • "Why do fathers take an extra pair of socks when they go golfing?" "In case they get a hole in one!"
  • "Singing in the shower is fun until you get soap in your mouth. Then it's a soap opera."
  • "What do a tick and the Eiffel Tower have in common?" "They're both Paris sites."
  • "How do you follow Will Smith in the snow?" "You follow the fresh prints."
  • "If April showers bring May flowers, what do May flowers bring?" "Pilgrims.""