Sparkle 44 #26 - 23 January 2024 (Jan. 23, 2024)

Greetings my fellow Rotarians!

Happy New Year!

May this year be chock-a-block of ripper fellowship, community get-togethers, fair dinkum friendships, and laughter that'd fill a few snag buckets.

Hope you're all kicking back and enjoying a top-notch holiday season.

We've kicked off 2024 with a real bang - two burnt chops, no less! The word on the street is that the lawn bowls shindig was a cracker.

Big shoutout to PE Kelly for kickstarting the action, and cheers to PP Shalini for stepping up and sorting the final bits and pieces while Kelly's off having a ripper holiday.

Now, the second burnt chop was epic - live band, tucker that was spot on, and top-notch fellowship with all the legends in our club and their families.

Huge thanks to Hita for chucking a ripper party - hosting, feeding, and entertaining us like true blue champions.

... and make sure to give a big thank you to your mum for dishing up that mouthwatering Indian feast.

I reckon it's fair dinkum time to give a massive shoutout to everyone in our club for being top-notch guides and supporters over the last 6 months.

Keen as a bean for the next half of my presidency, with a bunch of ripper events on the horizon.

Catch you on Tuesday, legends! 😊

Keep the Rotary kindness rollin' like a boomerang.

President Sangeeta

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

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!

Other Items

The new Emerald Village Association Newsletter is out with an article, as usual penned by PP PHF Shalini Penny - click HERE to view.

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?

Jackpot - $502

The cards were drawn until we had a winner

Colin Brown!!!

Duty Roster 23 January 2024

Fellowship

Chairperson

Furnishings

Duty Roster 6 February 2024

Fellowship

Ash, Kristine

Chairperson

Beckwith, Lyn

Response

Ash, Ian

Furnishings

Wilson, Susi

Guest Minder

Cain, Carol

Member Birthdays

Allan Douglas

January 7

Greg Adams

January 23

John Henderson

January 25

Anniversaries

John Henderson

Angela

January 5

Marcus Adams

Sally Adams

January 27

Lorna Shaw

John Shaw

January 31

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

Emerald Village Community

Emerald Village Community update can be found HERE

PP PHF Shalini Penny adds a regular paragraph about Rotary in this newsletter.

Rotary Club of Emerald & District Committees

ABN: 82 067 243 051 Registration No: A0020847W Chartered 28 March 1980

PO Box 46, Emerald VIC 3782 Tel: 0408 769 491

www.emeraldrotary.org.au info@emeraldrotary.org.au

www.facebook.com/Rotaryclubemeralddistrictinc

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