Incoming President Susan Benedyka hosted a warm and inspiring New Members Meeting. A standout moment was hearing from current members about what Rotary means to them, personal stories that captured the heart of our club. We also welcomed potential new potential members Sophie, Coral, Juliet, and Annette, who each shared a little about their lives and what drew them to Rotary.

 

New Member Application - Don't be shy.

 

 

 

Lisbeth offered a thoughtful and moving 5-minute reflection on her fascinating life journey, while Pieter gave a powerful update on our international projects. His report included highlights from Rice for Cambodia, SHARE, and the ongoing work with the Dambana School in Sri Lanka. One particularly moving moment was hearing about the upcoming publication of the first-ever written dictionary of the Vedda language, spoken by one of the world’s oldest Indigenous peoples in Sri Lanka.

 

 

 

In EarthChat Episode 21, Jenny Foster joins Marie Gerrard for a thoughtful and inspiring conversation about the SHARE Project, an initiative dedicated to sustainability, community resilience, and practical action. Jenny shares the project's goals, achievements, and the broader vision behind creating more sustainable and connected communities. It’s a great listen for anyone interested in grassroots change and meaningful impact. Tune in at beam.org.au/earthchat and scroll to Episode 21.

 

 

 

Get your hands dirty at the next SHARE Project working bee on Saturday, 28th June, held at the shed, 39 Mollison Street, Broadford. These monthly gatherings are a great chance to contribute to a local sustainability initiative, meet like-minded people, and learn new skills. The building might be a bit cold this time of year, but the atmosphere is always warm and welcoming, everyone is encouraged to come along and be part of the action!