Weekly Bulletin Volume 41 Issue 08

President's Message
Peter McDonald
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Greetings to all bulletin readers
 
What a pleasure to be part of another action packed and fun meeting on Friday . Guest speaker David Janetski with many insights and food for thought . Thanks to Damian again for excellent speakers and setting up our calendar. Welcome guests also enjoyed the meeting. Thanks to members who bring guests. Keep up the good work!
As you have noticed we have had area governor Wendy Byron at our meetings recently . I am excited to reveal that Wendy has chosen to become a member of Toowoomba Garden City . Sadly Wendy`s father has recently passed away . Our thoughts and prayers are with her at this time .
Once a month Wendy chairs a meeting of club presidents from Toowoomba and other close areas . This is called Wilkinson Cluster . I am meeting other presidents and gaining valuable information of other clubs activities . Also a good source of ideas to bring back .
Special congratulations to Blair who received his Friends of Rotary badge last meeting . Thank you Blair for being part of our meetings . We love to see you .
Service committee working overtime in organising BBQ at Harlaxton school   and unloading 300 blankets that Maree and I brought on pallets from Brisbane . Maree has recipients of these necessities all arranged . Great effort !
Fundraising committee met during our meeting under the guidance of Bruce to discuss future fundraising  ideas .
Membership committee finalising guidelines for Friends of Rotary . Thanks Syd for much work .
I am always on the lookout for promoting Rotary information and activities more widely . Please consider this idea whenever  we have activities of note . For example -  Ask me about Rotary badges  ( I will order some ) Banners and information when opportunities arise . TV news item for our hearing testing . Guest speakers to carry rotary message .
Word of the week   ENERGY  ,defined as   the ability to do work or cause a change   Does this not seem like Rotary club of Toowoomba Garden City . We work to maximise the effect of our available ENERGY ,abundant amongst our members .
See you at the Federal Hotel   6pm Friday

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Harlaxton State School 125-year celebrations

 
We are underway organising catering for the Harlaxton School 125-year BBQ lunch on Saturday the 22nd of August. We will be providing Beef and Chicken Burgers and drinks for minimal cost to help them out.
 
Could you please save the date if you are available and consider helping out on the day.
 
We will need to cover from 9.30 am to 2pm to allow for preparation and clean up. We might be able to split it into 2 shifts if we can get the numbers.
 
Rob Hannemann - Service Committee Director

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Executives & Directors

President
 
Past President
 
President Elect
 
Secretary
 
Treasurer
 
Admin Director
 
Fundraising Director
 
Membership Director
 
Service Director
 
Youth Service & Rotary Foundation Director
 

Meeting Responsibilities

28/08/2026
 
Chairperson
 
Vote of Thanks
 
Fellowship Duty
 
Sergeant at Arms
 
4/09/2026
 
Chairperson
 
Vote of Thanks
 
Fellowship
 
Sergeant at Arms
 

Upcoming Events

August Social Event
Aug 21, 2026 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm E. Australia Standard Time (UTC+10:00)
Harlaxton State School 125 Year Celebrations
Aug 22, 2026 9:30 am - 2:00 pm E. Australia Standard Time (UTC+10:00)
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Birthdays & Anniversaries

Member Birthdays
Graeme Sutton
August 15
 
Join Date
Harvinder Khalsa
August 2, 2022
4 years
 
Gregory Mullins
August 23, 2024
2 years
 

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Paul Davis

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Jill Bredhauer Award