Julie’s Jots
Our AGM at last Thursday’s meeting saw all positions filled (see report below). Thank you to everyone who put their hands up for the 2025-2026 Rotary year. Our wonderful Exchange Student Hilma also brought us up to date on her social doings with lovely photos of her and Ellie in their gorgeous dresses at their Year 10 formal, and her latest surfing exploits. Many thanks to Françoise for the photos.
It’s been wonderful to receive glowing reports about our two Narooma High students we sponsored to the recent Engineering Summer School (ESS) for Yr 11 students. Engineers Australia ESS organiser Caryn Morgan said our students Harmony Cannon and Ziggy Kewetin Smith were “absolute stand outs” and “really added to the week – asking questions that really enhanced the experience for all students”. I’m looking forward to hearing from them early in 2025.
Last Wednesday, the Prostate Cancer Support Group held its final meeting for the year. The PCSG will be back on the first Wednesday in February.
Just a reminder to those who have not completed their food handler’s on line course and who help out in the van or with the BBQ at the markets. Everyone who has anything to do with the food – buying, storing, cooking or serving – needs to do this free online course.
I’m looking forward to our Christmas party this coming Thursday at the Surf Club. Hope to see you there.
THIS THURSDAY
This Thursday (12th) is our Christmas Party at the Surf Club with catering by Mr Bold. It will be buffet style. Numbers are now finalised. It’s 6 for 6.30. Please bring whatever you would like to drink. Should be fun.
The Week that Was
Our AGM
Past President (2023-2024) Lynn Hastings tabled her report for her year, as reported in the Changeover Bulletin, as well as the audited Treasurer’s Report.
Our new Board for 2025-2026 will be President Julie Hartley (doing a second year), Vice President 1 David McInnes, Vice President 2 Laurelle Pacey, Secretary David McInnes, Treasurer Lynn Hastings, Director Gordon Bentley, Director Ann Hegerty, Director Ange Ulrichsen, Director Gero Mitchell.
Duck Race Tickets on Sale
We started selling Duck Race tickets at the last Market, and they will be on sale at the December and January Markets. Ange has been out and about selling tickets, and several Rotarians have taken books. We have 1,000 tickets to sell so we’re off to a great start.
The Duck Race this year will be held on the morning of the Australia Day Holiday Monday; straight after Australia Day (which is our market day). It will be a full on weekend for us!
Old mobile phones help survivors
Cooma Rotarians are urging their community to take a stand against domestic and family violence. They are asking people to drop off their smart phones (4G and 5G) up to 15 December to a number of collection points around Cooma. They are then given to DV Safe Phone who collects, re-purposes and gifts mobile phones to survivors of family and domestic violence through registered charities, safe houses and authorities Cooma RC is also accepting contributions for ‘Go Bags’ which are essential kits for individuals fleeing abuse with nothing.
Cooma Rotary held a drop-off event in Cooma’s Centennial Park last Friday 4-5pm with a cuppa and cake and talks by the Mayor and a representative from NSW Police who shared a few words in support of this important cause.
Some other Rotary Clubs around Australia have done similar collections.
Together, we say NO to family & domestic violence. Together, we say YES to respectful conversations. Together, let’s build a stronger, safer community.
Out and About
Bega’s Summer Book Fair
Bega Rotary’s Book Fair is on Friday 17 and Saturday 18 January at Bega Public School (same as in October). It will only have fiction and children’s books. This event is Bega Rotary’s main fundraiser which allows the Club to support community, youth and vocational programs. They will accept small quantities of quality fiction and children’s books, preferably on Thursday 16 January during set up, as there is no drop off or storage facilities over the holiday period.
The Club is calling for as many helpers, family and friends as possible on Thursday 16th for the set up and late on Saturday for pack up. They are also calling for a good roll up of members or family for some of the time during to help run the Book Fair.
NEXT Thursday 19 December
We’ll have Fish ‘Chips in Quota Park (near Quarterdeck). Order from the Inlet but bring your own everything else please including chairs and maybe a little table.
We haven’t had one of these for a few years but it’s great timing, just a week before the school holidays. Forecast is for good weather (fingers crossed!) so it will be perfect. Just roll up; hope to see you there.