19th August, 2026

President Lindsay Walkington

Our speaker this week was Dr Brad Hodge, who delivered a thought-provoking and interactive session on human behaviour, with a particular focus on our own. Thanks, Brad.

Reminders and Updates

  • HIGH PRIORITY: At our next meeting on Wednesday 26 August, the club must vote on the proposed merger of District 9800 with Districts 9780 and 9790.

To help you decide, I will email each member the information provided to the club, including the proposed new boundary map and questions and answers about the proposal. The club must respond YES or NO by 31 August.

  • The Discussion Paper and Survey results are now complete, and I will send a copy to all members. Thank you for your participation. We plan to discuss the results at our upcoming board meeting.

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  • Andrea Metcalf will be this week’s guest speaker, and I understand she will talk about her life after serving as Mayor of the City of Greater Bendigo.

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  • EFNC gate duty: Our final gate duty for the year is on Saturday 22 August. Thanks to Geoff Gallagher, Jennifer Sanderson and Marg Walkington for staffing the gate.

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  • Thanks to Gary Frank for looking after the bookshop this Saturday and to Carmel Fitzpatrick for looking after it on Wednesday. Thanks also to our other volunteers who are assisting at the Rotary Book Shop.

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  • UPDATE: Carmel needs one person to help on Wednesday 2 September and two volunteers to help on Wednesday 16 September. Please call Carmel if you can help.

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  • A big shout-out to Ron Payne for volunteering to speak on ABC radio at 7 am on Wednesday 26 August about volunteering.  Be sure to tune in to hear Ron’s interview. 

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Hope to see you all at our next club meeting on Wednesday, 26 August.
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The Science Experience

John and Lynne spoke to the Year 10 cohort at Eaglehawk Secondary College recently about the opportunities to attend The Science Experience. 

Thanks to Claire for arranging a very informative session, and we look forward to some of the STEM students applying to go later in the year or early in 2027.

 
Bookshop Assistance Needed

Carmel recently put out a call for some additional assistance filling the volunteer roster -  here is an update with another request for assistance on the dates that haven't been filled yet.

Re the bookshop roster:
 
26/8 is now covered; Ron Payne is working 
2/9 - 1 more person required 
9/9 -  no extras required, as it is the Governor’s visit for morning tea; there will be a few of us there 
16/9 - 2 required as Carmel is unavailable this day.

 
Rotary Walk With Us

 
Polio Plus Society Afternoon Tea

 
Bendigo Maubisse Friendship Committee

Tickets are now on sale for the Bendigo Maubisse Friendship Committee's 20th Anniversary Celebration, and we'd love you to join us as we celebrate two decades of friendship and partnership between Bendigo and Maubisse, Timor-Leste.

Since our initial announcement, planning has picked up pace, and we're delighted to confirm an outstanding program for the evening.

Our special guests include Kirsty Sword Gusmão and Her Excellency Ms Inês Maria de Almeida, Ambassador of Timor-Leste to Australia, with the evening hosted by Jonathan Ridnell. Guests will also enjoy live Timorese music, displays celebrating twenty years of BMFC's work, and the opportunity to reconnect with friends and supporters who have been part of the journey.

Friday 18 September 2026
6.00 pm – 9.00 pm
The Bendigo Club

Tickets are $36.50 per person and include finger food throughout the evening. Drinks will be available for purchase at bar prices.

As this is a private event with seating limited to 180 guests, we encourage you to book early to avoid disappointment.

Please find the updated event flyer attached.

We hope you can join us as we celebrate this important milestone and look ahead to the next chapter of our partnership with Maubisse.

Warm regards,

Rod Flavell

Bendigo Maubisse Friendship Committee

Book your tickets here: LINK

 
RC Bendigo South - Bendigo Special Developmental School
Member Birthdays
John Gurr
August 15
 
John Jones
August 26
 
Spouse/Partner Birthdays
Laurie Preston
August 16
 
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