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Presidents for 2025-2026 
Alan Bishop and Len Cairns
 
The Rotary Club of Moe is pleased to announce a shared presidency for the 2025–2026 Rotary year.
 
Len Cairns will serve as President from July to December 2025, with Alan Bishop assuming the role from January to June 2026.
 
Together, Presidents Len and Co President Alan are united in their commitment to the Rotary International theme, “Unite for Good.” 
 
Our welcome back BBQ was held on Monday 12th January. A big thankyou to Lyn for organizing the food for our lovely well presented meal.
A thankyou to Ross for organizing the meat & the expert cooking skill.
 
Plans for the golf day are well under way.  Maureen & Roger are putting all relevant documents together and will be distributed at our next dinner meeting. 
The group photos taken at our last golf day are being distributed, a big thankyou to Robin and Kate.
 
l have a request from District to see if we are prepared to donate some financial assistance to the Fire Relief, so board members please give it some immediate thought.
 
Dave Wood is on the mend, been in touch with Dave he informed me of the processes for having a heart operation, he is full of good spirits & enjoys the occasional phone chat.
President Alan
 
 
 
 
Gippsland Rotary Golf Classic – 30th March 2026
 
Raffle books have started to be distributed by our Golf Raffle Coordinator, Bill. If you haven’t
yet received any, please see Bill.
 
Business Excellence Awards – 13th April 2026
In April we will be holding the Business Excellence Awards. Roger will be handing out
nomination forms this Monday.
 
Bulletin Input
Going forward, to make our bulletin more informative for both our members and the wider
community, I encourage Program Coordinators, Chairs, and members to submit updates on
their programs for inclusion in the bulletin. Sharing regular updates helps highlight the great
work being done across our Club and keeps everyone connected and informed.
 
 
Alan Bishop
 
President
January to June 2026

EXCELLENCE IN SMALL BUSINESS Nomination Form
 
Nominations close 26 January 2026
The Excellence in Small Business Award focuses on the many small businesses
conducted by a sole trader or a business of up to 10 persons and is designed to
acknowledge the demonstration of outstanding qualities in terms of approach,
attitude, dedication and commitment to his or her vocation. The award is intended to
cover all aspects of work performance, including customer service and ethics, quality
and quantity of output, safety, initiative, sense of responsibility etc.
Excellence in Small Business is the recognition of individual achievement and
commitment. It is also anticipated that there would be only one recipient per year
(unless otherwise agreed upon) from Moe and District’s 3825 post code areas.
NB: Excellence in Small Business presentation may alternate with other aspects of
local excellence, including education, primary care etc.
The award will be presented at a special Excellence in Small Business Award
scheduled by the Moe Rotary Club on Monday 13 April at the Moe Hotel.
Representatives of the awardee’s firm/organisation are invited as paying guests. The
awardee and partner are guests of the club.
Nominations are invited and will be judged by the Vocational Service Committee or a
panel of 3 Moe Rotarians.
Name of proposed Award recipient:
Name of Business Organisation:
Contact Details of the Nominee:
Name of Person Proposing the Nomination:
Please provide up to 200 words that describes why you think the person you are
nominating deserves to receive the Rotary Club of Moe “Excellence in Small
Business” Award. This description will form the basis of a short citation at the
Presentation Dinner.
 
 
 
 
Upcoming Events
Guest Speaker - Barb Seymour - LV Express
May 04, 2026
6:15 pm – 8:00 pm
View entire list
Birthdays & Anniversaries
Spouse/Partner Birthdays
Sharlee Zhang
May 8
 
Kathryn
May 18
 
Join Date
Helen MacDonald
May 1, 2007
19 years
 
Kishor Manani
May 2, 2005
21 years
 
Barry Dunstan
May 4, 1998
28 years
 
Ross Maxfield
May 18, 1975
51 years
 
Maureen Bishop
May 30, 2011
15 years
 
12/01/26 Welcome back BBQ whoever wants to
17/01/25   Would the first person to arrive please put the sandwich board out - just outside
24/01/25
 
 
of the doors of the meeting room make sure it has the Rotary sign and not the RSL.
31/01/25    
     
Bulletin Editor
Helen MacDonald
CLUB POSITIONS FOR 2025/2026
Board
Club Project Co-ordinators
Alan Bishop – President
Len Cairns – Co President
Len Cairns - IPP
Secretary – Roger Taylor
Robin Noakes – Treasurer
Ross Maxfield – Community
Roger Taylor – Vocational/Youth
Diane Wilkinson – International/Foundation
 
Wheelchair for Kids Program – R Noakes
Rotary Junior Community Awards – R Noakes/R Taylor
Pride of Workmanship Awards – R Taylor/M Bishop
Youth Programs (RYLA, NYSF) – R Taylor
Community Projects – R Maxfield/A Bishop
MUNA (club contact) – D Wilkinson
Bali ‘Adopt a School’ Project – M Koch
Gippsland Rotary Golf Classic – R Taylor/M Bishop
Social Media
Other Positions
Bulletin – Helen MacDonald
Facebook – Diane Wilkinson
Website – Maureen Bishop
Publicity – Maureen Bishop
Sergeant – Helen Morrison
Club Property Officers – R Maxfield/A Bishop
Club Protection Officer – L Cairns
Historian – R Maxfield
 
Club Sponsor
Miko Self Storge
Moe & Morwell
 
 
 
If you are interested in lending a hand in the community and making new friends along the way, then come along to one of our Rotary meetings or check at our website:
www.moerotary.org .au
 
For further information please contact:
Secretary:  Maureen Bishop - 0419389050
Email: secretary@moerotary.org.au