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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.” 
 
Secretary’s Report to Club Assembly – April 27
Rotary Involvement on Anzac Day – Wreaths were laid by Alan S and Roger t at Newborough and Moe respectively.
Distribution of GRGC 26 funds:
     GRCH $5000
     Disaster Aid Australia $2000
     Polio Plus $US1000
     Rotary Foundation $US1000
     Admin Account $1000
President Elect and Club Leaders Learning Day at Sale 30 May.
     Lyn, Roger and Ross to attend. Alan and Maureen also to be invited.
Traralgon Rotary’s Pride of Workmanship Awards night at Traralgon Golf Club on 5 May. Guest Speaker Hon. Darren Chester. 2 course meal $40.00 per head. RN, RT attending.
Annual Reports due to Maureen in May (date to be determined) – Chairs, Presidents, Coordinators.
Changeover Menu Choices – (to be voted on tonight)
     Mains – 2 of Roast of the Day, battered flathead, carbonara, veggie risotto.
     Dessert – 2 of Sticky date, pavlova, cheesecake.
Programs:
     May 4 – Twenty 20 Partners’ Night to replace cancelled 75 years of LV Express
                      Numbers attending
     May 18 – 6.00 pm: Photographic display (Moe Historical Society) at Moe Library
                        7.00 pm: Dinner at Moe Hotel
NB: The decision to defer the 11/5 Library booking until 18/5 was agreed upon with Graham Goulding speaking to the displayed reel (photographs)
Post Golf Committee Recommendations:
Positives:
Raising $19,300 (which included $523.35 donations.
Earlier starting time and 8-week roster were successful, and to be continued with.
Mini raffle (good money spinner) to be retained to support auction and major raffle.
Possible Modifications:
Auction runs for too long with too many “low interest” items. (Reintroduce silent auction.)
Review donor lists with deletions as required, while still seeking new donors.
Work smarter not harder, in an effort to maintain the event’s sustainability.
Suggested registration fees: Corporates $350, Individual $50/60 YGC or non-member's
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
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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