We had an amazing time at the Station house, thanks to Gayle Barrot and our fantastic Vocational Team! Great food, wonderful company, and warm camaraderie - what more could we ask for?
**A Guarantee in Life...**
...is that our club always has a fantastic time at social nights! It's a true testament to our members' spirit and warmth.
**Birthday Wishes**
Andrew was thrilled with all the birthday love and wishes. He extends his heartfelt thanks to everyone for making his 50th birthday celebration so special.
**Next Week...**
We'll be in Vietnam, celebrating Andrew's birthday in style! Unfortunately, we'll miss Melinda's "Behind the Badge" talk. Good luck, Melinda! You'll knock it out of the park!
**In Our Absence...**
Don't worry, our club will be in great hands with Acting President Paul Harris Fellow Gayle Barrot. Thank you, Gayle, for your support!
**Stay Connected**
We'll be back soon, filled with stories and photos from our adventures in Vietnam. Until then, stay well and keep up the great work.
In order to confirm numbers for meetings at the pub, please ensure that you communicate the following to PP PHF Lorna:
notify if NOT attending by 12 noon on the MONDAY before the meeting
and notify if bringing guests or visitor
notify at any time about future absences and holidays.
Thank You!
Social Evening @ The Station House - 13 August 2024
(Thank you to Gayle Barrot for the President's report)
(Stand-In) President's Report
Our social night at the Station House in Gembrook was a great night of fellowship and frivolity.
A total of 32 of us, including Hita’s children, Toni-Anne’s son and Kelly and Andrew’s sons, enjoyed our gourmet pizzas in a relaxed environment. David and Charlotte were very gracious hosts who opened on their day off especially for us. At the end of the evening David showed us some tricks to make the best pizza dough including the way to knead the dough and the importance of proving the dough well.
We also celebrated ‘Handsome Pants’ half century with a fabulous rendition of Happy Birthday and a cake provided by Kelly. Wishing them a fabulous holiday in Vietnam as they celebrate Andrew’s milestone birthday.
This week we have ‘family week’ (as Pres Kelly would say) on Tuesday as the Committee Chairs report to the club on the projects and ideas they are working on. We will also hear from Melinda Moulday as she gives us an insight into her life as our Behind the Badge speaker. We are really looking forward to your talk Melinda.
MUNA is on this Saturday 17th August and Ken, Gloria and Lyn will be attending, we will look forward to hearing all about how the day went and, of course, how our candidates, who are representing Indonesia, got on.
I look forward to seeing as many of you as possible on Tuesday.
Diary Dates
Kid's Fun Run with Puffing Billy: 24 November 2024
All-American 16 February 2025, so can members please refrain from booking cruises for that date?!
The Pride of Workmanship Award, for which employers recognise outstanding employees is currently being planned for 18 March 2025.
Club Notices
Other Items
The new Emerald Village Association Newsletter is out with an article, as usual penned by PP PHF Shalini Penny - click HERE to view.
For good food, good fellowship and the opportunity for service through Rotary we give thanks
Rotary Toast
To Australia and the people of Australia (toast) To Rotary International (toast)
4 Way Test
Of the things we think say and do
Is it the truth?
Is it fair to all concerned?
Will it build goodwill and better friendships?
Will it be beneficial to all concerned?
CHOCLOTTO JACKPOT $RESET
CARD TO BE RESET AT NEXT MEETING
WiNNER: Some lucky person
Chocolate Winner
Some Lucky Person
Duty Roster
Duty Roster 20 August 2024
Fellowship
Van Den Bergen, Vicki
Chairperson
Shaw, Lorna
Furnishings
Ritchie, John
Journalist
Ash, Kristine
Duty Roster 27 August 2024
Fellowship
Ash, Ian
Chairperson
Barrot, Gayle
Response
Wilson, Susi
Furnishings
McAllister, Kelly
Guest Minder
Douglas, Allan
Journalist
Ash, Kristine
Duty Roster 10 September 2024
Fellowship
Henderson, John
Chairperson
Hargreaves, Gloria
Response
McInerney, Tina
Furnishings
Miller, Ken
Guest Minder
McAllister, Andrew
Journalist
Penny, Shalini
Duty Roster 17 September 2024
Fellowship
Ritchie, John
Chairperson
McAllister, Kelly
Furnishings
Cummins, Kerith
Journalist
Van Den Bergen, Vicki
Birthdays & Anniversaries
Member Birthdays
Marcus Adams
August 1
Sangeeta Bajaj
August 13
Andrew McAllister
August 16
Russell Marnock
August 18
Lyn Beckwith
August 24
Lorna Shaw
August 25
Spouse Birthdays
Dee Harley
August 2
Andrew McAllister
August 16
Jenny Wakefield
August 24
Lorna Shaw
August 25
Anniversaries
Russ Nielsen
Heather
August 27
Join Date
Melinda Moulday
August 22, 2023
1 year
Russell Marnock
August 22, 2006
18 years
Lorna Shaw
August 26, 2008
16 years
Community Notices
Events
We are regularly asked to share information on other Rotary Club or community group events. Rather than list all of them in Sparkle, please check out them outHERE
Emerald Village Community
Emerald Village Community update can be found HERE
PP PHF Shalini Penny adds a regular paragraph about Rotary in this newsletter.
