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Dear friends,
 
They call it the race that stops a nation, and for the members who dressed up, wore a hat, and attended our lunch function on Tuesday, it certainly was.
 
Despite the forecast rain, and the late change of venue (thankyou Gayle), we had a fabulous fellowship BBQ lunch, enjoyed the fun of a flutter with two sweeps, a quick game to show our throwing skills and of course, fashion on the field. To those that won, congratulations!
 
As this month will be very busy with the upcoming Rotary Kids Fun Run with PBR, our AGM on Tuesday 11th November, establishing the Dementia Cafe project and preparing for Christmas, having the opportunity to refresh is vitally important for all of us.
 
This coming Tuesday, we are looking forward to having two guest speakers: these being artist Tess Dawson accompanied by Sarah Bartels from Eastern Health. For those members who aren't aware, Tess and Eastern Health / Angliss Hospital, will be the beneficiaries from this year's Rotary Kids Fun Run and Tess will talk to us about the benefits of their art program, and how it impacts children attending the Angliss Hospital. 
 
Rotary Snippet - Rotary & the United Nations
Rotary and the United Nations have a shared history of working toward peace and addressing humanitarian issues around the world. During World War II, Rotary informed and educated members about the formation of the United Nations and the importance of planning for peace. Materials such as the booklet “From Here On!” and articles in The Rotarian helped members understand the UN before it was formally established and follow its work after its charter.
 
Today, Rotary holds the highest consultative status offered to a nongovernmental organization by the UN’s Economic and Social Council, which oversees many specialized UN agencies. The Rotary Representative Network maintains and furthers its relationship with several UN bodies, programs, commissions, and agencies. This network consists of Rotary International representatives to the United Nations and other organizations. 
 
Yours in Rotary,
 
Peter Brock
 
Rotary Day at the United Nations each year celebrates the organizations’ shared vision for peace and highlights the critical humanitarian activities that Rotary and the United Nations lead around the world. 
 
 
 
 
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!
 
 Last Week's Rotary Meeting 4th November
 
 Social Luncheon - Emerald & District Rotary Club Presents MELBOURNE CUP DAY!
 
                                                                        
   A Huge thank you to Gayle for opening up her house at the last moment to host this fabulous event. 
  Thank you to Emma & the social committee for organising an excellent cup day lunch. A great day was had   by all, and the sun even came out for us to enjoy our BBQ Lunch!
 
    
               
                                     Congratulations to the WINNERS of best Hats on the Day
 
   
 
      
  We had two separate sweeps. 
    $2 sweep - winner takes all - Won by Emma
    $5 sweep - pays 1st, 2nd and 3rd.
  1st - Rowan, 2nd - Chris M, 3rd - Vicki
 

 SHARE THE DIGNITY – PACKING PARTY!

 At out meeting on Tuesday 18th November, we are going to host a “Packing Party”, where we will be   packing support bags for women and teenagers experiencing domestic violence and/or homelessness.

 There are three types of bags you can create/pack (visual examples below):                                     Adult Bags

     Teen Bags
     Mum & Bub Bags

 Please see a list attached of the “Essential Items” to include, which will be our focus on the   night.

 Collection of bags and items is under way by a few members – thanks team!

 What can you do in preparation?

  • Bring along any good-condition used (or new!) shoulder bags or handbags on the night.
  • Bring along any items from the essential list attached which you may have at home or be willing to donate (ie. shampoo/conditioner/soap/toothpaste/toothbrush/roll-on deodorant/packets of pads or tampons.)
  • Source any bulk items from the list from any contacts you have.
  • Start a collection of items at your workplace or community group.
  • Share some info via your social networking online sites (see Mel or Catherine’s Facebook posts as examples!)
 Go to these links to see a video of some women describing the difference a small gift of one of these bags   made to them:

 It's in the Bag recipient - Meaghan's story

 

 It's in the Bag recipient - Caitlin's story

 It's in the Bag recipient - Kim's story

 

   

   

Adult Bag Inclusions                                

  • Period Products
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Toothbrush
  • Toothpaste
  • Deodorant (roll-on preferred)
  • Soap or Body Wash
   Teen Bag Inclusions - Please tag bag with a yellow ribbon.
  • Period Products for small bodies
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Toothbrush
  • Toothpaste
  • Deodorant (roll-on preferred)
  • Soap or Body Wash
  
  Mum & Bub Bag Inclusions - Please tag bag with a purple ribbon.
  • Maternity Period Products
  • Shampoo & Conditioner
  • Toothbrush & Toothpaste
  • Deodorant (roll-on preferred)
  • Soap or Body Wash
  • Newborn Nappies & Nappy Bags
  • Breast Pads
  • Baby Shampoo
  • Baby Soap/Wash
  • Baby Wipes
  • Dummy
  • Nappy Rash Cream

Optional inclusion for all bags: a handwritten note and some extra special items.

 
 Environment Committee - Inspection of Nesting Hollows
  Inspection of the hollows to discover if we have any tenants. For those new members this project was   undertaken by our Environment Committee earlier this year

 Club members that were planning to attend the Nesting Hollows inspection this is now planned for   Saturday 22nd November.

 Thank you for your interest.

 Ken Miller

 
 PUFFING BILLY KIDS FUN RUN
  •  Our show bag Packing Night 27th of November at Gembrook Station.
  •  Set up on the Saturday 29th November.
  • The Event 30th November.
 
  Fundraising Committee
     The Emerald Lake Carols by Candlelight Event is on Friday 12th of December, 5:00pm to 9:30pm.
     Rotary is doing the BBQ again and volunteers are required, please contact Sangeeta.
         Slide  show of last year's Emerald Lake Carols by Candlelight attached below
 
The new Emerald Village Association Newsletter is out with an article,
as usual penned by PP PHF Shalini Penny 
Emerald Rotary article on pages 18 & 19
 
Club Notices

Major Event Diary Dates:

Save the date - Conference 2026 is in Hobart!!!  March 13th - 15th 2026.  Nautical Theme
 

Other Items of Interest: 

 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
Upcoming Events
AGM + Speaker
Nov. 11, 2025
 
Share The Dignity Packing Night
Nov. 18, 2025
 
No Meeting - Bag Packing on Thursday instead
Nov. 25, 2025
 
Bag Packing -Gembrook Puffing Billy Station
Nov. 27, 2025
 
Rotary Kids Fun Run with Puffing Billy
Nov. 30, 2025
 
Meeting - Guest - Dorothea Gilmour - SAFE
Dec. 02, 2025
 
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Speakers
Dec 02, 2025
Dorothea Gilmour
SAFE
Dec 09, 2025
Marian Matta
Emerald Historical Society
View entire list

Vision Statement

Thriving and resilient local
and global communities

Mission Statement

Working together to create positive change

in the well-being of our community and beyond

Rotary Invocation

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 $111.00

 
Chocolate Winner 
Tina McInerney
 
 
Duty Roster
Duty Roster - 11th November 2025
 
Chairperson
Elfick, Catherine
 
Fellowship
French, Rowan
 
Furnishings
Griffin, Toni-Anne
 
Furnishings
Brock, Peter
 
Response
Henderson, John
 
Speaker Minder
Miller, Ken
 
Duty Roster - 18th November 2025
 
Chairperson
Clark, Emma
 
Fellowship
McInerney, Tina
 
Furnishings
McAllister, Andrew
 
Furnishings
McAllister, Kelly
 
Response
Clark, Emma
 
Speaker Minder
Miller, Ken
 
Birthdays & Anniversaries
Member Birthdays
Kerry Champness
November 1
 
Kristine Ash
November 6
 
Sally Randall
November 10
 
Spouse Birthdays
Kristine Ash
November 6
 
Dominic Elfick PP, PHF
November 17
 
Anniversaries
Peter Brock
Tanya Brock
November 30
 
Join Date
Kerry Champness
November 1, 1989
36 years
 
Greg Adams
November 8, 2005
20 years
 
Roy Bowyer
November 26, 2019
6 years
 
Dennis Jones
November 30, 2004
21 years
 
Community Notices

Events

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