We were recently joined by Rotarian Gary Pinner, Rotary Club of Bendigo South, who shared with our members the proposal currently being investigated in regard to providing a Relief Centre Warehouse Facility in Central Victoria. 

 

Gary outlined the investigative work done to date, including details of the tour of the Ballarat facility that serves a regional area similar to what is being proposed locally.

 

Gary will be further exploring the interest of the other Rotary Clubs in the area and is keen to form a committee of representatives of the local clubs to continue the preliminary work needed that will determine the future prospects of such a proposal.

 

Rotarian Ron Payne has expressed a keen interest in supporting Gary in this endeavour.  Our club were impressed with the work done to date and are keen to see the extent of interested parties within the area.

 

 

An early morning start at the RF Turner track at Lake Weeroona, meant members were setting up (before some were awake apparently!).  Well done to the band of workers who pulled it all together (at times in trying circumstances - surprisingly the gas bbq's actually need gas to run, who knew!).  Many thanks to Lindsay for saving the day with a quick trip and in no time, he was back and we were up and running again.

 

We were again blessed (thanks Karen) with the weather holding out for us and a very successful day of catering.  Looking forward to returning to the scene of the crime (with gas) to do it all again for the next event early in the New Year.

 

 

The Children's Festival was again an absolute joy to be a part of.  The families, children, and the entertainment were delightful and even the weather held out for us, with just a few drops of rain just to keep us on our toes!  Our club thanks go to the extra helper, who jumped in and gave us a hand serving, it wasn't until after the fact that we realised, we didn't even get her name, but, a huge thank you all the same - your kindness was very much appreciated.  Special thanks to Mary, Eric, Laurie and Alison - the queue kept you all busy.

 

 

A team of our Rotarians turned out last week to be part of the assembly line putting together Christmas packs in readiness for deliverey by the Salvos to the prisons.  A fun couple of hours of enjoyment working in the community with other volunteers and knowing that the impact of our efforts would be well worth it.

 

     

 

     

 

The club's end of year Christmas Dinner, an opportunity for our club members to relax and enjoy the company of our family and friends at the home of Brian & Gail Fitzpatrick.  

 

Wednesday 17th December from 6pm.  Cost is $35.00 per person.  BYO drinks.

 

Members who have not yet booked have been sent an email (yes, please check your emails!).

 

Our club enjoy a great partnership with the members of the Rotary Club of Bendigo South and to celebrate our achievements Bendigo South Rotarians will be joining with us on the night - it's sure to be a lot of fun.

 

 

This week's sales have been a great success, moving us ahead of last year's sales!  Well done to all ticket sellers.  Alex and Trevor, volunteers from the City of Bendigo Brass Band, can be seen here setting up for the day's sales last Saturday at the Bendigo Market Place.

 

A reminder to our club members, the raffle books that have been distributed to you for sale also play an important role in the overall success of this raffle each year.  Remember, you are not expected to buy them, but any tickets that you can sell to family and friends is greatly appreciated.  Let's see if we can go one better than last year - GP we are looking at you - how many books did you sell last year........?  Was it 10?  Members are asked to return your books (preferably with at least some tickets sold) to Alison this Wednesday 10th December.

 

 

Planning is underway for our 2026 Australia Day breakfast and a huge part of that event is the announcement of the Eaglehawk Citizen of the Year and Young Citizen of the Year.  Nominations are now open and forms are available to download from the club website at -

 

 

If you know someone who has made an enormous contribution to our local community and you feel would be worthy of recognition, then here is your chance.  Jump on-line, download and complete the nomination form, sending it in to us before 1st January 2026. 

 

We are keen to hear from you and to find the next worthy recipient of the Citizen, or Young Citizen of the year for the Eaglehawk Community.

 

Secretary John has emailed members with reminders as to the upcoming club commitments and our need to fill some rosters.

 

It's appreciated that our lives are busy and we have other commitments, so, it would be a great help if we also knew if you are unavailable, that way we get a clearer, and earlier, indication of how we will spread the workload.

 

 

 

 

District Governor Peter shared information on the District Conference/Impact Summit with plans well underway for this event being held in Horsham over the weekend of the 27th - 29th March 2026. 

 

Planning on attending?  Then it is strongly recommended that you organise your accommodation as soon as possible.  

 

Peter also advised that registrations for attending the event will shortly be available and to keep an eye on communications from District for more information.