Rotary Club of Canberra Burley Griffin News Notes 27th July 2026
Welcome back President Neil and Astrida.
Neil returned to our meeting feeling a bit jet-lagged but enthusiastic about his experiences over the last few weeks. He hiked hundreds of kilometres, and tnthused about his experiences in Malta. He has much to tell and we wait with anticipation for his next report.
Astrida has returned from her adventures in Western Australia. Many stories are in the pipeline.
We also welcomed John's wife Zairel and Chandra as guests as well. As expected, the cold weather was a common topic of discussion! Chandra is for India and is a long time friend of Stephen Macmillan.
Last Week:
From the meeting on 23rd July
We welcomed Madeline, Dakota and Thomas from Queanbeyan High School last week. They presented their indigenous students support programme which is focussed on taking about 8 - 18 young aboriginal students each week to a course at Birrigai camp, where they become involved a variety of training and career support programmes, and activities centred on bush skills and caring for country. The programme is supported by the teachers who see a direct relationship between this course and students attendance at regular high school courses and a desire by the students to make long term commitments to further training and education.
We were shocked to learn that the NSW government had cut back funding and caused at the programme to contract to half its usual size, notwithstanding its relatively small budget.
We discussed it at length, and feel it could be a programme we could support.
Watch this space!
Bill
( photo of Club members, and guests 23/7/2026)
Visiting.....
Stephen introducing his longstanding friend from India, Chandra.
Soroptimist International Canberra Trivia Night Saturday 15 August 2026
Around the World in 80 Questions
Pack your bags for an evening of laughter, friendly competition and global adventure at the Soroptimist International Canberra Trivia Night! Gather your friends, family, colleagues or community group and join us for "Around the World in 80 Questions" — a fun-filled trivia challenge that will take you across continents, cultures, history, sport, entertainment and more.
This special event is both a fun-raiser and a fundraiser, bringing our community together while supporting two important local initiatives. Funds raised will help Soroptimist International Canberra:
• Produce care packages for women escaping domestic violence
• Raise awareness about endometriosis by helping improve understanding of a condition that affects many women and girls.
Enjoy an entertaining evening featuring trivia rounds, raffles, prizes, a silent auction and plenty of opportunities to test your knowledge. Tables will be set up for 8 people. Enjoy a meal at the club beforehand (at your own expense). Everyone welcome!
Date: Saturday 15 August 2026, 7.15pm - 9.30pm; Cost: $20/person; Location: Canberra Deakin Football Club, 3 Grose St, Deakin
Our next meeting will be held at the Royal Canberra Golf Club on Thursday, 30 July.
If you have not already done so, please respond to Eric’s invitation by 11 am on Tuesday, 21 July.
Duty Roster
Date:
Chair:
Guest speaker:
Member to propose Toast to Rotary, thank guest speaker, and write up for Bulletin:
30 July
John
District Governor Rob Shaw will visit our Club.
Stephen
6 August
Astrida
Rod Nicholas on “The Role of the Justice of the Peace”.
Eric
13 August
Astrida
Mary from GOG on the GOG Journey and Kids programs.
Bill
20 August
Astrida
Social visit - National Archives , East Block.
"Rear Vision - A historical collection of of Holden Memorabilia"
Russell
27 August
Astrida
Phillip Piggin - Zest for Dancing
Michael
If you cannot perform your allocated duty, please arrange a replacement and advise the Acting President for that meeting (listed above). Please advise the Bulletin Editor of any planned absences to avoid being rostered on while away.
