Hope you are enjoying the Melbourne Cup weekend. If you are away and travelling to any part of this great state please drive safely and we will look forward to seeing you at next week's meeting.
Don't forget to book before 6pm today for this week's meeting.
President Donna Wright
RCB Meeting Thursday 7 November
Combined with RC Brighton North
6:00pm for 6:30-8:00pm
Venue: Hampton RSL
26 Holyrood Street, Hampton
With the Melbourne Cup in mind, on Thursday 7
November at our combined meeting with RC Brighton North
we are going to have Ian Armstrong speak to
us about the History of the Melbourne Cup, a topic
which has interested him for many years.
Ian is a collector of racing memorabilia and will bring
along a number of items, including two genuine
Melbourne Cups and Frederick Woodhouse paintings
of their winners. He has many stories to tell, including
the rediscovery and (e)valuation of Phar Lap’s missing cup.
The trybooking link to this meeting is:
Rypen Camp at Camp Getaway, Axedale
On the weekend 25-27 October, students from around Victoria’s @rotarydistrict9800 attended the October RYPEN Camp at Camp Getaway (Rotary Youth Program of Enrichment). Thanks to the RYPEN Committee and camp facilitators who have done a lot to make this opportunity happen, plus Brighton Secondary College who have provided their bus to help transport camp participant. The Rotary Club of Brighton are proud to be able to support young people with a range of initiatives to provide personal and leadership development opportunities. Coming up again soon we have the RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Awards) Camp a week long experiential learning program for 18-29yo and the Rotary Youth Sailing Challenge for 15-18 year olds, where participants have an opportunity to crew on a 4 day voyage on a tall ship, The Enterprize in early January. For more info or for expressions of interest, please email youth@brightontotary.com.au (limited spots and applications will close November 21)
Story Jo Kwok
Seeking Volunteers: FORaMEAL Packing Event
at St Leonards' College
Tuesday 12/11 11:45am - 3:30pm
If you would like to be a volunteer please email Jo Kwok at
youth@brightonrotary.com.au
Booking for this event:
Please book by 11 November 2024
The Reach of Rotary
from Graeme & Julie Watson, who are currently
travelling in Udaipur, Rajasthan, India.
Volunteer to be a part of Bayside History
If you are interested in local history and seeking a fun and engaging volunteering opportunity, Brighton Historical Society is currently seeking volunteers.
The society has worked to preserve and foster connections
with local history for over 60 years. A group of dedicated volunteers maintains the historical collection, responds to research requests, and delivers a range of events, including walking tours, primary school programs and talks.
Located in the Brighton Town Hall, Brighton Historical Society is open Mondays and Thursdays from 12pm to 4pm.
Council supports the Brighton Historical Society and Sandringham & District Historical Society to share the stories of our past.
Find out more about Brighton Historical Society’s Volunteer positions:
For general information about the Brighton Historical Society’s activities, please visit their website:
Wine Tasting & Tapas Night 5 December
Note: Change of Venue - Now Hampton RSL
Booking: https://www.trybooking.com/CWACO
Book by Friday 29 November 2024
RCB Meetings Events Nov/Dec 24 -Jan/Feb 25
