RCB Bulletin 26 October 2025 (Oct. 26, 2025)

At last week's meeting Chairman PP Damien Hellard asked PP Paul Nicholson to present the Toast and then introduced President Colleen.

Colleen welcomed members and guests especially Angie Biggin and Doreen Stockdale as well as two prospective members in

Merve Boztepe and Dr. Boaz Gilboa.

She also welcomed our special guest speaker Ray Imbriano from

the Australian Federal Police.

Photos Max Martin & PP Cameron Ward

Secretaries Announcements

Apologies were

Keiran Cromie and Stuart McIntyre.

Jo Kwok: Jo spoke about FORaMeal Day at St Leonards 7 November:

Seeking Volunteers - FORaMEAL Packing Day

at St Leonard’s - Friday 7 November

The St Leonard’s College FORaMEAL packing day is coming up on Friday

7 November. This is a fabulous, fun opportunity for those who would like to do some hands on volunteering helping and supervising the students to pack nutritious fortified meal kits that support disaster relief areas. This award winning initiative is an iconic Rotary District 9800 project and we are seeking volunteers with current Working With Children checks

to get involved.

When: Friday November 7th - 10:30am to 3pm

Where: St Leonard’s College, South Road, Brighton East

What you need to know: Must have current Working With Children Check.

Lunch will be provided.

Please: email Jo at youth@brightonrotary.com.au by 29/101/2025 with your current WWC details and any dietary requirements.

PP Arthur Hubbard: Arthur spoke about the Senior Citizens Lunch on Friday 7 November at the Hampton RSL and asked for any volunteers who would like to be on the tables to show their hands.

PP Paul Nicholson: Paul spoke about the next meeting on 30 October which is the Melbourne Cup Carnival night at The Baths Restaurant. See below for details and trybooking link.

Pres Colleen: Colleen mentioned about

The Western Victoria Drought Relief - Warrnambool - 7th November

Last Rotary year, our club funded the provision of 12 pallets of goods sourced from the Rotary DIK store for families affected by the extended drought impacting Western Victoria. The goods include household goods and clothing and were selected in response to the requested items identified by the families. Many families cannot afford Christmas presents for their children, and we are also providing children’s gifts.

The Rotary Club of Warrnambool and local CFA’s are organising the distribution of these goods to needy families in their local communities.

We are arranging a team of Rotary members/partners/friends to assist in the distribution of aid on Friday 7 November and can arrange the sharing of transport and overnight accommodation with local Rotary families.

If you would like to join our team, please contact

Stuart McIntyre or Colleen d'Offay.

BOOK NOW FOR NEXT WEEK'S MEETING!

Book here for Melbourne Cup Night:

https://www.trybooking.com/DGRNW

Sergeant's Session

presented by Sgt PP Julie Avery

1. Walk-ins to the meeting: PP Cameron Ward, Doreen Stockdale, Sue & Roger Fairlam. Sarg said they are very welcome but pay up!

2. Pres Colleen: Said she was too busy at DIK to do her meeting notes;

3. Anthony Langley: Anthony was seen swanning around on previous Sunday afternoon at the RSL but not playing bowls;

4. PP Paul Nicholson: Paul is organising a fabulous Racing night at The Baths next Thursday 30 October;

5. PP Alan Pinkus: Alan was seen in the closet on the phone;

6. PP Pat Kearns: Sarg said it was 12 years since his Presidential year;

7. Brendan Kierce: Brendan is heading off shortly to his favourite bar

in Cambodia;

8. PP Arthur Hubbard: Went to play golf last week and forgot his clubs;

9. PDG Dale Hoy: Sarg suggested he shouldn't have been in Melbourne during our cold weather spell and instead should have been in Noosa where it was 30 degrees;

10. Visitors last week: Sarg welcomed & fined two prospective members - Merve & Boaz;

11. Seng Goh: Fined for doing the raffle with Angie who was also fined;

12. Geoff Cunningham: Looking good and well done on your recovery;

14. Max Martin: Doing a great job on designing event flyers;

13. Glenys Hitchen: Ever reliable on the Front Desk. Much appreciated but pay a fine;

14. Comedy Night: All those who haven't booked;

15. Melbourne Cup Meeting: All those who haven't booked.

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