SPOKE 'N' WORDS

Issue 2
1 July 2026
 
 
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President's Ramblings
 
It is certainly changeover season at the moment!
I hope you all saw the write up about our Club's changeover in the local paper on Wednesday.
 
On Tuesday Geoff and I went to the changeover of the Rotary Club of Greater Dandenong and Endeavour Hills. It was a lovely evening, with Leanne Byron being inducted as the President of the club, for her second time. It was great to catch up with many of our friends there.
 
On Saturday night David, Funno, Jill, Andrew, Michele, Geoff and I were at the District Changeover. Our new District Governor, Emma Clark, was both proud and excited to be inducted at the event.
 
We were very proud to see that PP David Button, continues in his role as District Communications Chair. David has done an exceptional job over the last few years, and we look forward to seeing more of his creativity throughout the coming year.
 
Here are just a couple of 'Save the Date' events coming up over the next few months:
 
Wednesday 5th August - We are going to rug up, catch the train and head into the Winter Night Market at the Queen Vic Market. See the flyer for all the details.
 
Sunday 25th October
We have the opportunity to enjoy lunch at Marengo Redoubt, a small winery in Moorooduc, owed by Rotarians Ros and Andy from the Rotary Club of Noble Park. Some of you may remember going there many years ago (I think it was the hottest summer day on record and we all sweltered by the pool). They are going to put on a special lunch for us, complete with some of their lovely wines for $40pp. Well worth the trip.
 
Looking forward to seeing you all on Wednesday and learning more about the Wild Desert Project from Robin.
 
Cheers,
Di
 
 
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THE WILD DESERT PROJECT of the ROTARY CLUB OF FRANKSTON
Jul 08, 2026
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Christmas in July at Lava Cafe
Jul 15, 2026
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Mercy Ships
Jul 22, 2026
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
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Member Birthdays
Mark Caulfield
July 3
 
Mary McIvor
July 3
 
Di Double
August 15
 
Jim Wilson
August 18
 
Eric Boon
August 19
 
Jack Kraan
August 23
 
Spouse/Partner Birthdays
Viviana Dominguez
July 19
 
Diana Nutter
August 7
 
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Fred Edwards
July 4, 1995
31 years
 
Penny Williams
July 9, 2025
1 year
 
Howard Smith
July 11, 2021
5 years
 
Andy Merrill
August 4, 2011
15 years
 
Russell Fellows
August 21, 2019
7 years
 
Mary McIvor
August 31, 2022
4 years
 
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