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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.” 
 
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You will note a change on 4 May from previously.
Unfortunately we had invited our local Rotary clubs, together with the DGN Murray Wilson to join us with Guest Speaker Barb Seymour. As the LV Express GM, she was to talk about the Express' 75 years in local journalism. Unfortunately she has to care for her nephews while her sister undergoes a procedure. However she is keen to reschedule.
Instead we are having a partners' night at Twenty20 on that date. All welcome. 
 
 
 
Roger Taylor
SECRETARY
 
Hi Helen,
Feedback 
 
Report from the Business Excellence Award and Youth Exchange Student 16 Years On.
At our last meeting we had not one, but 3 guest speakers, and what an enjoyable evening they provided
Firstly Andrew Lewis was presented with the Rotary Club of Moe's 2026 Business Excellence Award.
Lyn Cassar was invited to help present the award as it was her words (with some kind assistance from Diane) which convinced the Board that Andrew was a meritorious selection.
Andrew was very humble and extremely honest with his response, acknowledging his team of 4 nurses. However, his 24 years of service to Moe and Newborough have been noteworthy.
 
Sandra Demagistris reflected on hosting Cesar Olange from France back in 2010. The 16 year old of that time has now added a further 16 years since his visit.
Sandra and Pash cherished the memories of their involvement with the Youth Exchange Students program, and subsequently caught up with Cesar in France years later.
 
Cesar had wonderful memories of his time as a wild and woolly haired student at Lowanna. Many members of his exchange team remain life-long friends.
Following the completion of his studies, Cesar clearly developed a love for travel, possibly due to Rotary. Extended periods living in Columbia and Spain preceded his time in Mexico, where he has lived for the past 18 months.
In his concluding remarks he mentioned that highlights of this trip have been time spent with Sandra, John and Norma, and now a Rotary meeting. He presented a memento tile from Mexico to the club.
 
All 3 presenters told fascinating stories which continued into the fines session. Robin was busy all evening taking photos for our archives, and displaying the photos of GRGC26.
 
What's coming up?
20 April Board meeting at 17 Parkside Drive commencing at 7.00 pm.
27 April - Club Assembly.
4 May - Partners night at 20/20

           
 
Roger Taylor
 
 
Upcoming Events
Board Meeting
Jul 20, 2026
7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Club Assembly
Jul 27, 2026
6:15 pm – 8:00 pm
Informal Dinner Meeting
Aug 03, 2026
6:15 pm – 8:00 pm
Club Dinner Meeting
Aug 10, 2026
6:15 pm – 8:00 pm
Guest Speakers - Ride for Medical Research
Aug 17, 2026
6:15 pm – 8:00 pm
Guest Speaker - Vicki Hamilton - GARDS
Aug 24, 2026
6:15 pm – 8:00 pm
View entire list
Birthdays & Anniversaries
Member Birthdays
John Hutchinson
July 1
 
Julian Yeatman
July 1
 
Maureen Bishop
July 22
 
Spouse/Partner Birthdays
Sparky Morrison
July 15
 
Anniversaries
Kishor Manani
Reshma
July 14
 
Join Date
Shen Guo
July 9, 2012
14 years
 
                 27/04/26
 
Club Assembly
 
04/05/26
 
Partners Night 20/20 Would the first person to arrive please put the sandwich board out
 
 
 
of the doors of the meeting room make sure it has the Rotary sign and not the RSL.
     
     
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:  Roger Taylor 0417 388 260
Email: secretary@moerotary.org.au