Our last meeting on 11 September was a joint one with the Rotary Club
of Brighton North at the Royal Brighton Yacht Club for the
District Governor’s night.
DG Peter Shepheard spoke on the many activities under way in the District and encouraged clubs to join together for projects, as in this joint meeting night. “Don’t be too fussy about District boundaries, just do it”.
He updated members on the Regionalisation Project - a mixed success - and there will be a meeting shortly to improve the model. Members encouraged him to think of making the whole of Victoria, if not Australia,
one District.
Talking about membership, he asked for hands up for the length of time members had spent in Rotary. When he got to 40+, Rob Nicholes (45 years) and David Smyth (41 years) still had their hands up. Descending
on them, he asked David about his motive for joining Rotary. David said
that was quite simple: “Rob Nicholes told him to.”
Rob said it was so long ago, he’d forgotten.
Guests for the meeting were Phillip Archer (District), Kate Strain (ex Brighton North) Yvette Ward, Suzie Leary, Marion Nicholes and Nadine Udorovic and Jordyn Malone (guests of David Smyth). Apologies to anyone missed from this list.
The reason there was no meal choice on the TryBooking website was discovered: there was no need. It was fish, fish and fish.
In the photos above: DG Peter asked those people on District roles
this year, or had held District Roles in the past to come forward
for a group photo.
Secretaries Announcements
Apologies were from:
PP Pat Kearns, Angie Biggin, PP Norm Thomas, PP Julie Avery,
Jo Kwok, Brendan Kierce, Max Martin, PP Alan Pinkus
Paul Laband and Geoff Cunningham.
There were no club announcements:
RCB Meeting Thursday 25 September
"AFL Grand Final Theme Night"
At our next meeting just prior to the AFL Grand Final
we will hear from Jack Manson, AFLW Physiotherapist.
Jack has worked in football for over 10 years and is currently an AFLW Physiotherapist and the Head of Rehabilitation (AFLW) at the Melbourne Football Club. He has previously worked in the same role at Collingwood Football Club for 5 years, as well working with the Northern Blues (VFL), Pakenham Football Club and Devon Meadows Football Club. He has extensive experience working with both male and female athletes, from the local level right up to the elite. He is passionate about injury prevention and helping all athletes to achieve their potential.
Jack’s Topic: "Inside an AFL Club: Experiences and Observations of an AFLW Physiotherapist”. Followed by a Q&A.
There will also be an AFL Quiz and other Footy related items.
Please wear your Footy Gear and add to the occasion.
The booking link for this meeting is:
https://www.trybooking.com/DFSSJ
Book at: www.trybooking.com/DEXQM
Bookings close 30 October 2025
RCB The Naked Racer Museum Social Night
See below for booking details:
Book at: www.trybooking.com/DFDHV
Pay for your meal on the night.
The Power of an Auction
Last Sunday PP Ivan Vojlay attended an Auction at the premises of Amanda Addams Auctions in North Road, Ormond. He had not been to an auction for several years and was pleasantly surprised at the number of items to be auctioned (554).
The photo is of auctioneer and Club Member PE David Frauman, sporting a Rotary Club of Brighton cap.
The range of goods offered was also quite extensive, from ceramic figures, lamps, furniture, coins, silver cutlery sets, silver collectables, rugs, paintings, bronzed garden sculptures, and paintings. It was a perfect mixture of goods available, and something for everyone.
With the number of goods involved, it was certainly a long day; however, we had the opportunity to view the goods the day before, on Saturday. To Ivan, there was an opportunity to pick up a bargain, as the items were snapped up at reasonable prices. There were a couple of surprises, one was a Persian Isfahan Kork wool and silk inlay handmade rug, and the other a Patek Philippe Grand Celestial II gold dome clock, where bidding was fierce from the audience, and especially online.
The auction proved interesting and some fun, and Ivan said he treasured the items that he purchased.
The next Auction is on 2 November 2025.
Meeting Program 2025/2026
