Secretary's Announcements
presented by Anthony Langley
Anthony announced the apologies and they were:
Brendan Kierce, Di Allan, PP Pat Kearns, PP Des Thomas,
PP Norm Thomas & Angela Biggin.
Anne Holland
Anne encouraged all of our members to scan the social media QR on the form provided on the tables & follow/like the Brighton Classic Car Show. Exhibitors and visitors to BCCS will be invited to post their photos/videos & comments on FB and Instagram. The more members/friends that follow the SM, the greater the online presence
and awareness of the event.
Colleen d'Offay
Colleen said that there would be a Club Survey sent out shortly
asking members various questions to fill out. The Surveys wiil provide the 2025-2026 Club’s Board with an objective and non-intimidating way to gauge member perspectives and, most importantly, to help make informed decisions based on data rather than intuition, personal opinions, or informal discussions.
Jo Kwok
Jo spoke about donating our recycling refunds and said we can help the Rotary Club of Brighton make a difference with local community projects. There was a banner produced and ReturnIT cards on the table. For more information please contact Jo or Stuart McIntyre.
Max Martin
Max mentioned that he had copies of the 2024-2025 Member's Directory with him at $5 a copy and we were to come and see him after the meeting if they wanted a copy.
Invitation to attend the
Passport Club of Melbourne Meeting
Maria Hicks says that this is a project that’s been sponsored by the Rotary Club of Brighton and says she is sure that Members and the Board would like to come and and hear about the impact that this project has had on the communities in Tabubil PNG. Details below:
Students speak about experiences at 2025 National Youth Science Forum (NYSF)
Chaired by Jo Kwok we had sponsored students Ulyana and Eli talk to us at last week's meeting and they shared their amazing experiences at the 2025 National Youth Science Forum (NYSF).
Ulyana speaks about her experience
"I first heard about it at the end of 2023 when my school's career counsellor shared a newsletter with all senior schools. Only in my first week of year 11 commencement, I had no idea of the life-changing experience this would soon come to be.
In 2024, when it was my time to apply for the program, it was all I could think about and when it was finally time to submit my application I was petrified that I wouldn’t make the cut, but in June of that year, in the middle of English class, I received an email informing me of my acceptance into the program. I was so delighted with the news that I had to step out of class to compose myself!
It has always been a dream of mine to pursue studies in STEM. In primary school I wanted to be a Vet, in high school, this shifted towards the hopes of becoming a Dentist and now I am quite definitely aiming to become a research scientist in the field of Biochemistry.
NYSF helped me not only solidify my understanding of the tertiary pathways available to me. We started our visits with chemistry labs, a herbarium tour, and a classified food science lab excursion, followed by CSIRO robotics workshops and beginner computer science classes at QUT.
I would like to express my gratitude to everyone who helped get me one step closer to achieving my dreams. Thank you for the support, I would not be where I am now without your contributions."
Last week's Raffle Results
The raffle last week was run by Roger Fairlam with help from wife Sue. The winners were Kate Bennett & Anthony Langley.
Sergeant's Session
presented by PP Julie Avery
1. PP David Grodski - Just got word that the roof of his
Gold Coast apartment had blown off;
2. Steve Wolf - For walking away from the bar
and forgetting to pay for his drink;
3. Pres Donna - For looking very Presidential all dressed
up in her chains.
4. Stuart McIntyre - For attending to home duties whilst wife
Carolyn was laid up and for saying he is a domestic whiz;
5. Ex Brighton Beach Rotary members - Neil Graham,
Anthony Langley and Keiran Cromie;
6. Mac & Beverley Chapman - For being seen dining
at the best French restaurants in Bayside;
7. Peter Shepheard - Our DGE Elect for having too good
a time in the USA whilst doing his training;
8. DG Michael Lapina - For looking way too happy with
only 4 months to go as our DG;
9. Pres Donna - For counting down the months until Changeover;
10. Paul Laband & Geoff Cunningham - For doing an
excellent job on the Foundation Board;
11. Geoff Shaw - For retirng from the Foundation Board;
12. Keiran Cromie - For selling his Subaru last Thursday;
13. DG Michael Lapina - For presenting the shortest Toast ever
and Pres Alex who got a bigger welcome than his Dad;
14. Seen drinking at the New Bay bar after Board Meeting -
Keiran Cromie, Anthony Langley, Colleen d'Offay, Anne Holland
and PP Arthur Hubbard;
15. Geoff Dobbs & Neil Graham - Didn't join Rotary Club of Brighton and instead joined Brighton North;
16. Anne & Tony Dynon - Seen having too much of a good time at a South Melbourne pub previous Sunday.
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