As our club breaks for the summer holiday period, on behalf of the Board, I'd like to wish all members, their families and friends, a very merry Christmas and a happy, safe and prosperous new year
Our next club meeting will be held at the Paradise Hotel on Tuesday 27th January, however we do have two social activities before then. These are;
Saturday 17th January - Philip Island Beach Day at Melinda's (Anna to co-ordinate - more details to come).
Tuesday 20th January - Burnt Chop at Tina's house (details to come)
Next year, we have very special news as we will be commencing an Interact club at Emerald Secondary College. This has been in the planning phase for a while, however thanks to the tremendous effort of Gloria, Melinda, Marcus and the Youth Committee, and the support of ESC Principal James Barut, we are finally there. A big thankyou to Melinda for continuing to lead this project throughout 2026.
The Interact club will provide another service pathway for our youth and links very nicely with our EarlyAct clubs.
Again, I wish everyone a Merry Christmas and I look forward to spending time at home before we recommence on the 27th January.
Merry Christmas.
Rotary Snippet - Interact
Rotary Interact is Rotary International's global service club program for young people aged 12-18, empowering them to develop leadership skills, serve their communities, and foster international understanding through meaningful service projects, with support from local Rotary clubs. These self-governing clubs engage in local and international service, learning responsibility, integrity, and global goodwill, making them a significant part of Rotary's youth development.
In order to confirm numbers for meetings at the pub, please ensure that you communicate the following to PP PHF Lorna: 0408 506 622
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!
Our Last Rotary Meeting 16th December for 2025
Barefoot Bowls at the Monbulk Bowling Club
Congratulations Anna for organising this enjoyable fun filled evening for all how attended.
Graduation Night at the Emerald Primary School
A fabulous night at the EPS Graduation. The grade 6 graduating kids did EPS proud, we can’t wait to see where their life takes them.
The Citizenship Awardees were Hudson McLeod and Grace Yeomans.
We also gave awards to Cockatoo PS, Gembrook PS, Macclesfield PS, Selby PS and Menzies Creek PS.
Congratulations to Gloria & team for an inspiring event.
Christmas At the Glades Care Home
Thank you to Carol, Shalini and Chris for delivering Presents and Cards on behalf of Emerald and District Rotary Club and Tina for making this possible.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to All
Saturday 17th January - Philip Island Beach Day at Melinda's
Tuesday 20th January - Burnt Chop at Tina's house
Our first official club meeting on the 27th January 2026 at the Paradise Hotel
The new Emerald Village Association Newsletter is out with an article,
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 $221.00
Chocolate Winner
Carol Cain
Birthdays & Anniversaries
Member Birthdays
Catherine Elfick
December 12
Gloria Hargreaves
December 19
Anniversaries
Vicki Van Den Bergen
Henk van den Bergen
December 27
Emma Clark
James Clark
December 29
Join Date
Tom Watson
December 13, 2005
20 years
Carol Cain
December 14, 2021
4 years
Martin Buoncristiani
December 31, 2005
20 years
Community Notices
Events
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