Our Club

Our Club offers opportunities for our members and those interested in making a difference to get involved. Through meetings, social events, and volunteer projects, our members learn about the issues facing our community and communities all over the world.

Along with these opportunities to serve, members also can regularly network, resulting in lifelong friendships and business connections. Our club is a proud part of this community and of Rotary International. Rotary is a global network of more than 1.2 million members who believe that great things happen when dedicated minds come together.

We are local people representing different work experiences and life perspectives, but with a shared desire to connect with others to address the challenges affecting our community and communities around the world
 
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What has been happening at RCWE?
Myeloma Foundation
A letter of thanks was received from the Myeloma Foundation for our recent donation. The club also received a letter from Hospice thanking the club for its ongoing support.
R100 Project
Collin provided a brief update regarding the R100 project. A meeting was held today with the Council, but unfortunately our club was absent due to other commitments. It is hoped that this project will get some traction and commence soon.
BBQ 24 May
The club is helping at a Warrnambool East Primary School breakfast on Tuesday 24 May, four or five helpers are required.
Other BBQ's
The New Life Church made a donation for a BBQ the club provided some time ago. Also, the recent BBQ at the Greyhounds will realise a substantial profit and includes an invoice for various activities carried out by club members.
Orchids for Sale
Noel reminded members he has about 40 orchids for sale or lease. $15 to purchase, $10 to rent, and all funds raised go into our club project account.
HIO 2023
Mike Toone spoke re the HiO and thanked all Rotarians who have made contact with him since he announced he was taking over as HiO Chair, he really appreciates the support and offers to help with setting up, seeing sponsors, preparing the course and other preliminary work.
Mike noted that he was taking for granted that unless advised otherwise, all on the existing committee remain on the HiO committee, but Mike also invited any other club members who are not currently on the committee to join the committee if they wish to become more involved, and everyone is welcome. Planning has commenced for next year.
 
Let's Talk
 
Our guest speaker this week was John Parkinson who was speaking about “Let’s Talk”. Collin introduced John who is a former member, to update us on where the “Let’s Talk” Foundation has progressed over the past six years.
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Farewell to Ian Heard after 40 years of Service
After a little bit of 'roasting, in a more serious vein, Peter referred to Ian’s big “trust me” grin and the fact that his mind was always racing, like Kevin Sheedy, with the next idea, even if sometimes it had to be reined in or tweaked a little to fit within the bounds of reality. Peter referred further to Ian’s passion for Rotary and his pride in the organisation, his integrity and sincerity.
 
Ray Welsford then presented Heardies’ This is Your Rotary Life, making special mention of the club’s activities during his Induction Year (1981-1982), his year as President (2002-2003), and his final year of membership (2021-2022). There was also a record of the facts that he was presented with a Paul Harris Fellow Recognition (26 June 2003), Sapphire (24 June 2010), Avenues of Service Citation (23 June 2011), and the Stewart Dumesny Award (30 June 2016).
 
There was special mention of his outstanding contribution to the Hole-in-One, the development of the BBQ program, and to the club fellowship by making his home available for pie nights, BBQs, footy watching, and other activities.
 
Ian Heard with President Cliff Heath and HIO Chair Peter Reeve at the final of 2021-22 Hole in One Final
 
 
Special mention was made of the support Ian received from Margaret through the many years.
 
Noel Kenna spoke of Ian’s enthusiasm for golf and the many adventures they had all round Australia at activities of the International Fellowship of Golfing Rotarians.
 

Hole in One Success
The photographerAnother one completed!
A happy winner, Joe Dunn, with President CliffHole in One Winner Joe Dunn with his car
 
 
Another Hole in One competition completed. Given Omicron and the impact it has had on the number of visitors to Warrnambool, the event was still an outstanding success.
 
It was a success due the support of Rotarians and other helpers, but also due to the incredible effort of the Hole in One committee, admirably led by Rotarian Peter Reeve.
 
But this event would not be possible without the support of patrons who attend and hit the balls and the sponsors. The Rotary Club of Warrnambool East is very grateful for your support. Thank You.
BBQ Trailer

The mobile BBQ is completely self sufficient and can operate at powered and non-powered locations.

It has stainless steel fixtures including benches and sink, two six burner hot plates, bain-maries, water tank, hot water supply and a fridge.

The Rotary Club of Warrnambool has been catering for community events, both large and small, for many years and has a reputation of providing quality food at competitive prices as well as efficient and friendly service.

We are back. After a successful Hole in One, the Club can once again cater for BBQ's.

Contact John Jehu - 0418 558 151.

Welcome to our Club!

We meet In Person
Thursdays at 6:15 PM
Warrnambool Football Netball Club
Cramer Street
Warrnambool, VIC 3280
Australia
Rotarians meet at 6.00 pm for a 6.15 pm start.
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Club Contact Details
PO BOX 259
WARRNAMBOOL  3280
 
email:presidentRCWE@outlook.com
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