SPOKE 'N' WORDS

Issue 41
29th May2024
 
 
Join our dinner meeting most Wednesdays at The Beaconsfield Club, Holm Park, Beaconsfield, Victoria, Australia 
 

6.30 pm for 7.00 pm

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Visitors and Rotarians are very welcome.
 
Welcome to our vibrant and relaxed Rotary Club, where community spirit thrives alongside a sense of ease and camaraderie. Picture a place where laughter mingles with purpose and friendships are forged through shared experiences and meaningful endeavours.
 

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President Dave's take on the week
Well I reckon our latest Facebook post really did encapsulate the things all club members should be justifiably proud of.
This is a link if you didn’t happen to see it
 
It was terrific to catch up again at our meeting on Wednesday after receiving the gift that seems to keep on giving, the gift of covid. It was the first time I’d had it and whilst it didn’t knock me for six, there was no way I would put others at risk by being in proximity.
 
This week we got an invitation to participate in Pakenham Rotary Club’s Walk Against Malaria on Sunday 16 June. Full details are included in the bulletin and by my calculations people can register as individuals or teams, but you will get full details by scanning the QR code in the flyer.
 
 
I also want to thank Andrew for his presentation at the meeting about the year ahead and fun trivia quiz. Was a good night.
 
Next week we have arranged for Rad & Glenn from Cathies Lane Receptions to come along and share their back stories, which will amaze most, as well as maybe showcase their talents on the dance floor. This one is not to be missed, and everyone is encouraged to invite a guest if you want.
 
I also want to give a shout out to Wendy Moseley for offering to run our Winter Coat Drive, thanks heaps Wendy.
 
Have a great weekend all.
 
 
Playground Bonanza
Photos of the week
 
District Changeover
Did you know that members of our club are arranging the District Changeover as our current District 9820 merges with our neighbouring District 9810 to form a new District 9815?
 
 
Geoff and Di Double are creating a great event to celebrate this groundbreaking occasion. It will be a watershed moment for us to meet a whole new bunch of Rotarians that most of us have never met in a relaxed environment and to celebrate the beginning of a brand new District. Our good friend and past Assistant Governor, Colin Byron will be sworn in as the new District Governor.
 
 
The event is not far from home and promises a good night out.
There is a booking fee of $4.83 per ticket, making the total cost $89.83 just so you know.
 
I have already booked, and I am looking forward to seeing how our newest Rotary District will impact our community.
Use the QR Code below to book using your phone, or click on the images above to take you to the booking page on your computer.
See you there.
 
 
Good Look Dance - Rad and Glenn
The Beaconsfield Club
Jun 05, 2024
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
 
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Trevor Watson
May 4
 
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May 5
 
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May 19
 
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May 1
 
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May 3
 
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May 11
 
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May 1, 1980
44 years
 
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May 17, 1984
40 years
 
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May 20, 2021
3 years
 
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May 25, 2016
8 years
 
Jane Moore
May 28, 2014
10 years
 
Jeanette Blackwood
June 16, 2022
2 years
 
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June 18, 2009
15 years
 
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June 23, 2011
13 years
 
Isobel Caulfield
June 25, 2014
10 years
 
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This week's contributors to the Spoke 'n' Word
  1. President Dave - article
  2. Di Double - photos
  3. Andrew - photos
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