Monthly Newsletter

On Wednesday 30th July we held a special meeting. This meeting was our changeover from Rotary year 2024-2025, The Magic of Rotary to the Rotary year 2025-2026, Unite for Good.

Past District Governor Linda Humphries was the MC for the night. 20 members, family and friends were in attendance for the evening.

2024-2025 President Pat Barry provided everyone with an update of the years activities. The club had been busy working in the community. Membership has grown by 6 members. Great social activities. We held our markets, supported the Bass Coast Cycle Challenge, our annual raffle and so much more. We many many great speakers organised by Rod H. For a small club, we were able to support projects, locally, nationally and internationally, to the tune of about $22000.00. What an outstanding effort.

President Pat, also recognised two of our club members with a Paul Harris Fellow recognition. Past President Tilly with a PHF +1 sapphire and Past President Rod with a PHF +2 sapphire. Congratulations Rod and Tilly for this prestigous recognition.

Past District Governor Mark then presided over the Presidential changeover. Mark talks about the importance of recognising the role of the President within a club. Mark thanked Pat on behalf of Rotary Zone 8 and the pilot program. Past District Governor Mark then performed the induction of the new President. President Pat Barry. Pat was willing to take on the role of President for a second term. Congratulations, President Pat.

President Pat, then presented his board to the club for the Rotary year 2025-2026

Past District Governor Linda, wrapped up the evening, then everyone moved downstairs to “The Espy” bistro for a meal and fellowship.

Rotary Safe Families

We have a special guest in Dorothy Gilmore, founder of the Rotary Safe Program. 

Please invite your friend and Neighbours.

‘Rotary SAFE Families’ has evolved into a national program with valuable resources and tools including images and short films to assist every Rotarian in every part of Australia to play their part in stopping abuse in families everywhere.

Now, with an active website and the Rotary Ambassador Club Program in place, Rotary Clubs around Australia are signing up to promote the program's powerful messages to their communities. We must – all of us – take some responsibility for stopping abuse in Australia by the three “Rs”:  

1. Recognising the signs 
2. Raising our concerns whenever they arise
3. Referring to the right agency for support.

Rotary SAFE Families has become a significant tool for a national collective voice rather than a single voice to stop family violence in our communities.

Rotary SAFE Families has been created by two Rotarians who want to make a positive difference to the world by the prevention of family abuse: Abuse to women, children, men and our elderly.