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Dear friends,
 
When I started as President, one of my aims was to introduce more immediate and 'hands on' projects to our club. Last week, we saw that projects don't have to be complex, nor take a lot of time, but can still provide significant outcomes. These projects will not replace our legacy projects, but will enhance our already strong community bonds, and hopefully spark interest in potential new members to join us.
 
To recap on our achievement with FORaMEAL, we packed over 13,800 meals in three hours, that I've since been told will be distributed to the Victorian Food Bank, and sent overseas to Somaliland. I said this in my recent Rotary Roundup post, but to me, the essence of service is to help others when you don't know when or where the assistance will be needed. This is truly 'service above self.'
 
I've since heard from the Emerald Secondary College, that the three Interactors had a fabulous time, and couldn't stop talking about their experience. So much so, that ESC also posted about their experience on Facebook. Interactors are the future of Rotary and their enthusiasm and commitment to service is to be applauded. 
 
On Friday, members, and sponsors, attended the Angliss Hospital to view eight completed murals funded by the Rotary Kids Fun Run. This was again a very important day for us as it recognised and celebrated the success of this event.
 
This week, I'm excited to say that we'll be hearing from Sue Gregory and I've been told, she'll recall stories of her favourite Foundation and how she and her husband, Alfred, came to know the Himalayas so well. For our newer members, this should be a great night so please ask many questions. To provide some insight, please refer to https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alfred_Gregory
 
Rotary Snippet - MUNA
 
The 2026 Rotary Model United Nations Assembly (MUNA) provides high school students with a forum to debate international politics and global issues . The National MUNA event and regional district assemblies occur across multiple dates and locations.
 
 
 
Yours in Rotary,
 
Peter Brock

AGENDA For Tuesday 19th May 2026

In order to confirm numbers for meetings at the pub, please ensure that you communicate the following to PP PHF Lorna: 0408 506 622

  • notify if NOT attending by 12 noon on the MONDAY before the meeting
  • and notify if bringing guests or visitor
  • notify at any time about future absences and holidays.
Thank You!
 

Last Week's Rotary Meeting 12th May 2026

Project Night - FORaMEAL - Project of the Rotary Club of Canterbury

 What a fantastic night and thank you to the 44 members, friends, family and the assistance of Rotary Club of Belgrave.

 Melinda thank you to for inviting the 3 Interact students, Charlee, Millie and Angelina, and also your son Mitch Moulday whom all seemed to enjoy themself.
Jack Ryan also loved the experience.

 Thank you to the Rotary Club of Canterbury for giving us the opportunity to help pack   emergency relief meals for those impacted by natural disasters. Each year over 250,000 meals are provided free of charge to vulnerable individuals and families across the Asia Pacific region in times of disaster. To date, over 1,100,000 meals have been distributed for FREE! 

    

    

    

     

   

  

 FORAMEAL PACK — Main ingredients

  3 main grains for a balance of carbohydrates, fatty acids and proteins: lentils, rice and oats, sachet of important vitamins and minerals including folate (Vit B9)

 We packed (66 boxes x 35 packs x 6 melas) = 13,860 meals this evening. 

   

Kids Fun Run with Puffing Billy 2025 - Fundraising Donation

On Friday 15th, members, and sponsors, attended the William Angliss Hospital to view eight completed murals funded by the Rotary Kids Fun Run.

 Congratulations Toni-Anne on becoming a first time

Grandmother

 

 

 
The new Emerald Village Association Newsletter is out with an article,
as usual penned by PP PHF Shalini Penny 
Emerald Rotary - Page 10 & 11 (Onslow page 6)!!
 

 
 
 Club Notices

Next Major Event:             

     ALL In The MIND - Mental Health Forum

 Sunday 24th May 2026 9.30am to 4.30pm

 The Cardinia Cultural Centre Pakenham

Thank you to everyone who has volunteered to assist on the day.   We have decided to put the speakers into one room so the new program is listed below.    Please spread the word and encourage friends and family to sign up.
 
 
  
 
 

Rotary Revealed

Invite your friends to come along to our Rotary Revealed evening on Tuesday 2 June at the Paradise Hotel.  Cocktails, fun and laughter as well as information about Rotary.
https://www.trybooking.com/DLQNA
   

 

 Other Items of Interest:     
 
 
 
 
 
Upcoming Events
Rotary Reveal Night
Jun. 02, 2026 6:30 p.m.
Deb Ball
Jun. 13, 2026
Club Changeover - Marybrooke
Jun. 28, 2026
12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
District Changeover @ Cardinia Cultural Centre
Jul. 04, 2026
6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
View entire list

Vision Statement

Thriving and resilient local
and global communities

Mission Statement

Working together to create positive change

in the well-being of our community and beyond

Rotary Invocation

For good food, good fellowship and the opportunity for service through Rotary we give thanks

Rotary Toast

To Australia and the people of Australia (toast) To Rotary International (toast)

4 Way Test

Of the things we think say and do

Is it the truth?

Is it fair to all concerned?

Will it build goodwill and better friendships?

Will it be beneficial to all concerned?
Duty Roster
Duty Roster - 19th May 2026
 
Chairperson
Cummins, Kerith
 
Fellowship
Elfick, Catherine
 
Furnishings
Brock, Peter
 
Furnishings
French, Rowan
 
Response
Griffin, Toni-Anne
 
Speaker Minder
Culell, Linda
 
Toast To Glades
Ritchie, John
 
Duty Roster - 26th May 2026
 
Chairperson
Hargreaves, Gloria
 
Fellowship
Heatley, Graeme
 
Furnishings
Brock, Peter
 
Response
Henderson, John
 
Speaker Minder
McAllister, Andrew
 
Birthdays & Anniversaries
Member Birthdays
Anna St. Clair
May 2
 
Susi Wilson
May 2
 
Gayle Barrot
May 9
 
Hita Mistry
May 30
 
Spouse/Partner Birthdays
Henk van den Bergen
May 12
 
Anniversaries
Christine McLeod
May 31
 
Join Date
Vicki Van Den Bergen
May 5, 2014
12 years
 
Gayle Barrot
May 30, 2000
26 years
 
Linda Culell
May 30, 2023
3 years
 
Rowan French
May 30, 2023
3 years
 
Christine McLeod
May 31, 2022
4 years
 
Community Notices

Events

We are regularly asked to share information on other Rotary Club or community group events.  Rather than list all of them in Sparkle, please check out them out HERE

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