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.
What a great vibe we had at our last meeting, with 28 in attendance and a great guest speaker.
Will Russell enlightened us about his profession as an Urban Planner and the role urban planning has played in the Level Crossing Removal Project.
Whilst most people have been impacted in one way or another by the necessary disruptions the level crossing removal works have the imposed, the project has created some amazing public spaces out of what was previously rail corridors with little or no aesthetic appeal. The project has implemented numerous cycle paths and play spaces largely created due to the implementation of the Sky Rail option.
I was particularly reminded of my brief time working for Metrail some 40 years ago when level crossings were upgraded with boom gates in many locations. I worked on the project installing boom gates at three crossings in Noble Park, all of which have now been replaced by Sky Rail and allowing the creation of the Djerring Trail.
There were so many questions for Will that many folks stayed on after the meeting closed to continue chatting to him.
Meeting chair Jane was rightly very proud of her nephew.
It was great to see Tim back from his hip operation, Mary as she continues her recuperation and Louise and Lou after their recent trials.
Next week we will be hearing from Terry Pollock as he tells us about his amazing hobby with radio controlled model aircraft.
Hope to see some of you at the District Governor Partner Project fundraiser dinner on Tuesday 6th and don’t forget DIK open day on Saturday 10th.
Hello fellow Rotarians and friends, Let me start with a big Thank you to IPP David Anderson and his board for an amazing year. And Congrats and Good Luck to Pres. Andrew Somers and his Board.
Just thought I'd run something by everyone:
⭐️ Could you'll please share contact details of Rotarians or Speakers who would be able to talk about topics related to Rotary’s Seven Areas of Focus.
⭐️ May I also request Rotarians from our club to volunteer as speakers for topics such as: - History of Rotary Club of Berwick with pics.. - History of Rotary. What’s the Rotary connection to the UN? - What is the significance of badges like PHF, Sapphire etc. - Any other topics of interest.
⭐ I’ll do the all the invitations and coordination .. just point me in the right direction 😊
Get ready for an incredible adventure at our District Conference, themed "We Are Better Together"! Rotarians from both District 9810 and District 9820 have been working tirelessly to make the world a better place, honing their skills and becoming true masters in their fields.
But here's the exciting part: when two amazing Rotary Districts come together, magic happens! It's like a cosmic collision, unleashing a supernova of potential and creativity. 💥✨This conference is all about discovering our hidden talents, sharing our skills, and using our collective imagination to achieve even greater things in our communities. Together, we'll unlock new possibilities, grow our numbers, and make a bigger impact than ever before. 🚀🤝
Join us for an unforgettable experience where we connect, collaborate, and create a brighter future together! 🌍💖
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Sangkoo Yun, of the Rotary Club of Sae Hanyang, Seoul, Korea, is the selection of the nominating committee to become Rotary International’s president for 2026-27.
