With the RSVP date now upon us, now is the time to get your replies in.  If you haven't replied, then perhaps a phone call will be coming your way to chase you up......... perhaps just respond now and avoid the call......!!

 

Never has there been a better time than now to get onto the Grange Raffle Ticket Bandwagon!

Ticket sales have not met expectations; therefore, the odds are at the all-time best ever!

 

We know of several planned syndicates - where are the purchases?  

Time is running out -

Click the link now before you forget again.

 

 

 

The recently held board meeting was all about closing out one year in readiness for the next.  With the end-of-year disbursements dealt with at the May board meeting, from a financial perspective, it was only the budget for the forthcoming year to be determined.

 

Full details will be available in the minutes, but the big news story is that the member's subs for the 2026/2027 year have been set at $250.00.  That's less than it has been for a very long time! The cost of membership has often been referred to as a possible barrier for members, so to be in a position for our club's administration to subsidise the direct cost of membership, is sending a really strong message that we are very aware of the financial difficulties currently being experienced throughout our community, and we will support our members whenever possible.

 

Congratulations to the board for making this decision -  I love this club!

 

 

 

 

 

The number of people out and about and visiting the book shop normally drops off at this time of year, so Rita and her team of willing helpers have revised the book shop's opening hours. 

 

 

 

 

Today it was great to catch up with Georgia Smith who was sponsored by RC of Strathdale many years ago to attend RYLA.

Georgia subsequently went as a RYLA leader five years in a row to contribute back to the program and was awarded a PHF by the RC of Strathdale for her wonderful work.

We met for lunch today with her parents and shared the exciting news that Georgia and partner Liam are expecting their first baby next week. We spoke a lot about RYLA. Georgia's dad, Simon, coaches the Spring Gully Soccer teams, and there is a chance we could connect with them for future RYLA participants. They are a very multicultural club. We could see if Georgia may like to become a friend of Rotary to help us maintain connections with alumni.

Go Rotary.

 

NYSF closing date is June 24. We look forward to hearing in some weeks how many of our Bendigo students have successful applications. The ABC radio interview with Fiona Parker went very well on Wednesday.

 

Kind regards,

Lynne.

 

 

 

And another save the date - Saturday 4th July.

 

The club's annual bonfire night is on again - Gary and Lola are again hosting the night and this will be a fun filled night as it always is.