The Rotary Club of Murray Bridge gathers at the Bridgeport Hotel 2 Bridge St, Murray Bridge on Tuesday evenings. Fellowship from 6.00pm with Dinner starting at 6.15pm. Apologies or guests to be notified to Jacquie Best by 12pm Monday. 0409 377 343
Our Board meeting last Tuesday was a long one as Committees tidied up loose ends. There were a lot of good discussions on how we move forward with some projects into the next Rotary year.
The President’s Year Books have been stored for a long time in Jim Mason’s office but they now need to find a new home. Suggestions that the Library or the Historical Society be approached rather than them being stored in the Rotary Shed.
The Board agreed that the Club will add to the money raised by the Ambrose Golf Tournament be increased to $4,000 and to be donated to Lift the Lid.
Jim Cundy reported that the Emergency booklets have been very successful and he has ordered another 500. A steady donation of blankets etc and Bridge Dental Clinic will be donating toiletry bags with toothpaste, toothbrushes etc. A very generous donation.
Board agreed that the Club send two students to RYPEN and two students to Health of the River.
The Vision of Islands Project was discussed and a committee has been formed and they will meet this coming week.
The final meeting of the 2024-2025 Board will be later this month
June is Rotary Fellowship month - a time to connect and grow. It celebrates the friendships that unite Rotarians worldwide. Fellowship means more than meetings; it is shared purpose and trust. Through social groups and common interests, we build lasting bonds. Stronger friendships lead to stronger service and collaboration. Let’s honour the ties that make Rotary a global family.
“The foundation upon which Rotary is built is friendship;on no less firm foundation could it have stood.” Paul Harris 1935
Changeover Dinner Booking
Dont forget to book for the upcoming Club Changeover Dinner.
Rotary Australia World Community Service is assisting affected communities of the Western Victoria and South Australian Drought region through the network of local Rotary Clubs and in collaboration with local support agencies
Western Victoria & South Ausralia has been severely impacted by drought with farming land dry and barren and livestock feed and water running out fast.
Beyond livestock feed, the impact of the drought with the heartbreaking hardships the farming families themselves are facing as they watch their animals deteriorate. Mental health issues are often paramount. Some families themselves go without to ensure their livestock survive. This RAWCS project intends to raise funds to support humanitarian relief projects for those impacted in the drought affected regions.
RAWCS Drought Relief for South Australia Farmers & Livestock Fund
This fund was established in late February and has already provided a significant number of hay bales /livestock feed to farmers in the Mid North and West Coast of SA. Continued support for SA farmers and their livestock is desperately needed.
RAWCS Western Victoria Drought Emergency Relief Fund
Rotary Australia World Community Service (RAWCS) is assisting affected communities of the Western Victoria Drought region through the network of local Rotary Clubs and in collaboration with local support agencies.
As communities across New South Wales face one of the most devastating flood emergencies in recent memory, we are once again called to act with compassion and urgency. In just two days, parts of the state have received four months’ worth of rain, triggering flash floods that have inundated homes, cut off entire towns, and tragically claimed lives. Over 50,000 residents have been warned to evacuate or prepare for isolation, with major flooding affecting areas such as Taree, Wingham, Dungog, and the Mid North Coast. Emergency services are stretched thin, conducting hundreds of rescues while many residents remain stranded. The full scale of the disaster is still unfolding, and the need for coordinated support is growing by the hour. Rotary District 9660 ismobilising to assist affected communities. Disaster coordinators are being appointed, and collaboration with local authorities is underway. As with the Queensland response, mental health support will be a critical focus in the recovery phase.
How You Can Help: There are two trusted ways to contribute: District 9660 Disaster Fund Account (For immediate use by clubs and districts – not tax deductible)
Account Name: Rotary District 9660 BSB: 082798 Account Number: 599 583 002 and/or Rotary Foundation Disaster Response Fund (Tax-deductible in Australia – ideal for individual donations,in support of the Disaster Response Grant application that is being prepared by the district) DONATE HERE
CALENDAR WINNERS
4th November
Value
No.
Winner
Location
Sold By
$100
423
Richards Auto Electrical
Murray Bridge
Mobilong Rotary
$50
971
Pauline Boston
Murray Bridge
Anglican Church
Dorcas - School of St Jude Vocational Visit
We are pleased to share a photo from Dorcas's recent excursion to the Leather International Industry. Please find the attached photo taken on the day of the visit.
Our Form 3 science students travelled to the Leather International Industry in the Kilimanjaro Region, Tanzania. The aim of the trip was to learn about the importance of the leather sector, how the machines operate, the challenges faced, and the job opportunities available. Students also explored the environmental impact of industrial activities and how local materials are used to produce leather goods such as shoes and other products.
Excursions like this are a vital part of our students’ educational journey. Gaining a deeper understanding and appreciation of their environment helps them make the most of the opportunities a St Jude’s education offers.
It’s always a pleasure to keep you updated on Dorcas’s progress here at St Jude’s.
Object of Rotary
The Object of Rotary is to encourage and foster the ideal of service as a basis of worthy enterprise and, in particular, to encourage and foster:
FIRST: The development of acquaintance as an opportunity for service;
SECOND: High ethical standards in business and professions; the recognition of the worthiness of all useful occupations; and the dignifying of each Rotarian’s occupation as an opportunity to serve society;
THIRD: The application of the ideal of service in each Rotarian’s personal, business, and community life;
FOURTH: The advancement of international understanding, goodwill, and peace through a world fellowship of business and professional persons united in the ideal of service.
