Meets Thursdays at 6pm for 6.30pm at Heritage Court House, Moore St. Rochester

Apologies to Heather by noon, Wednesday for catering.

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Next Meeting: Thursday 9th June at the Court House.

 June: Rotary Fellowships Month                                                                                                         Rotary Fellowships are designated as autonomous, international groups of Rotarians, Rotarian spouses, and Rotaractors who join together to:

• Share a common interest in worthwhile recreational activities (sports, hobbies, etc.)

• Further their vocational development through acquaintance with others of the same profession

• Make new friends around the world

• Explore new opportunities for service

• Have fun and enhance their Rotary experience

There are nearly 70 formal Rotary Fellowships catering for interests from Chess to Cricket and Stamps to Skiing.

 On Thursday 2nd June, Pres. Noel welcomed Rotarians Heather, Gay, Graeme, Ray, Bryan and Stewart along with Rotary Partners Jeanette, Pam & Robyn. A special welcome was extended to visiting Rotarian Cliff Downey of RC Echuca Moama.                                                                                                                                                                         Apologies were received from Rtn. Noel Schier. LOA: Rtn. Russell

Echuca Steam & Horse Rally:                                                                                                                    PP Cliff, as co-ordinator of the Camp Cooking thanked members for their contribution to past Steam Rallies and informed us of some of the facts & figures from last year’s event. While we’re kept busy over the two days, we were still surprised to hear just how many litres of soup and servings of stew were sold and how many dampers were made and cooked. Cliff in turn was informed of our little “niggles” before being assured that we would be there, as members of RC Rochester have been for the past 50 years, ready to support the 2016 Steam & Horse Rally. Cliff presented a Certificate of Appreciation in recognition of the work done by RC Rochester at the 2015 Steam Rally.

Assistant Treasurer Noel reported that the Bunnings Cake Stall was a financial success and thanked all members and partners for their efforts.

 As the Rotary Year comes to an end, Pres. Noel, PE Bryan & Sec. Heather will be attending the My Rotary Workshop on Saturday while Noel & Bryan will be attending the Cluster Presidents’ Meeting on Sunday.

 Changeover Dates for Goldfields Clusters – please refer Bulletin of 14th April Members are to make own arrangements.

 Rochester – Sunday 19th June at Court House, 12.30 for 1.00pm. $35/ per person. Payment by EFT to BSB 633-000 Ac.No. 132185521 by June 9th.

Bendigo South – An End of Year Celebration to be held at the Marong Public Hall on Thurs. 23rd June, 6.30 for 7.00 pm. $42/person BYO drinks. RSVP to selmag@live.com.au with payment to BSB 633-000 Ac No 103497236 with your name as reference.

 Bendigo Strathdale – Tuesday 28th June at Quills Restaurant. 6.60 for 7.00pm. $40/person. RSVP to Lyn Comer, lyncomer181@gmail.com by 14th June. EFT to RC Bendigo Strathdale BSB 633-000 Ac.No. 578864 with CO & your surname as reference.

 DG Changeover Lunch – Sunday 26th June at RACV Club Bookings at www.trybooking.com/198918

Eaglehawk – Wednesday 29th June at Foundry Hotel- Platinum Room, 6.30 for 7.00pm $45/person (Drinks at Bar Prices). RSVP by 15th June with payment cheque to Alison Bacon PO Box 52 Eaglehawk.

World of Difference: The January 2017 tour is filling fast. If interested, visit www.wod.org.au  Experience an authentic blend of Cambodian culture & immersion in local village communities.