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Issue 15
19 NOVEMBER 2025
 
 
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's Ramblings
Hello,
 
Last Week
 
In commemoration of Remembrance Day the club headed off to the Upwey RSL to enjoy a tour of the Running Rabbits War Museum. The meal was fantastic, the fellowship was buzzing. The tour was fantastic, including the special appearance from a soldier and nurse... 
 
 
This Week
 
Great to see a big turn out for the AGM this week back at Holm Park. We will also be joined by a special guest, Lisa Bayer. Lisa was an exchange student from Germany sponsored by our club in 2017. Lisa will give us a quick update on life 8 years later!
 
If you are available to help out with RORP this Thursday, we will be harvesting a playground from Cannons Creek. Reach out to Russell if you can assist or would like to come along to see what happens. 
 
Coming Up
 
As per Di's email, the Christmas Party is fully booked. We are looking forward to celebrating the end of the year with you all. For those that didn't get a seat but still want to come, reach out to Di and she can let you know if there are any last minute available seats. 
 
Next Week we will be hearing a few tales from back in the day, as we learn about the history of the Funston Family in Berwick. Join us to hear a tale or two (factual or fabricated) from our very own Funno. 
 
Next Tuesday 2 December is the next Operation Newstart graduation. The whole club is invited and it would be great to get a few people there to support this wonderful program. See the invite below for more details. 
 
 
Have a great week,
 
Jen
 
Save the Day
 
 
 
 
 
This Week's Photos
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Annual General Meetings
The Beaconsfield Club
Nov 26, 2025
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
 
The Funston Family History
The Beaconsfield Club
Dec 03, 2025
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
 
Rotary Club Of Berwick Christmas Party
Shanikas Pakenham
Dec 10, 2025
6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
 
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Member Birthdays
Tim Moore
November 7
 
Russell Fellows
November 13
 
Rosemarie Hughes
November 18
 
Funno Funston
December 2
 
Isobel Caulfield
December 10
 
Michelle Oliver-Rodrigues
December 27
 
Spouse Birthdays
Tim Moore
November 7
 
Judy Button
November 11
 
Kate Gordyn
December 5
 
Isobel Caulfield
December 10
 
Join Date
Gary Castricum
November 1, 2017
8 years
 
Laury Gordyn
November 3, 1994
31 years
 
Gus Dominguez
November 23, 2006
19 years
 
Jack Kraan
December 1, 1983
42 years
 
Rosemarie Hughes
December 13, 2001
24 years
 
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