ROTARY INTERNATIONAL THEME FOR 2026-2027
Monday August 17th 2026
President Leslie Weston welcomed 16 of our members to the meeting and one guest Matt partner of Michael Trinidad. Low in numbers tonight however several of our regular members are currently away. Good to see Michael and Happy our newest members attending on a regular basis, well done.
Leslie handed the meeting over to anyone who had any general business and there were a few items of interest:
- Mary handed round a sheet for orders of new Rotary shirts for members. Any embroidery will be done by Temora.
- It was suggested that he next clean up road day should start in Ganmain on the road to Coolamon.
- Dave McCann will be our guest speaker on Monday September 7th.
- Monday the 14th September we will be hosting the owners of the 4 gardens in Coolamon and the two gardens in Marrar for our Open Garden day scheduled for Sunday October 18th. We are needing 24 volunteers for the Open Garden Day. Albert said that we will be advertising teh Open gardens in the Coolamon Community Chronicle.
- Albert advised the members that Mary Potts is now the President of the Coolamon and Ganmain Hospital Auxiliary. Well done Mary.
- Next Board meeting will be on Monday 14th September.
- Henk is going away for 3 weeks and Dick will take on the job of raising the flags in our Peace Park in Coolamon.
- JG asked for all members to get their working with children check up to date.
It was a quiet but enjoyable meeting and the raffle was won by Henk.
The meeting closed at 8.30pm.
OUT AND ABOUT GANMAIN WALK ABOUT
Mary Potts sent us these photos of her walk around Ganmain and Coolamon as part of their fitness campaign. It was a foggy start to the day and it looks like they had a great time. Thankyou Mary for the photos and short story.
DIARY
N.B. You are always welcome to bring guests to most of our meetings, just advise Ian Jennings, 0428 492 157, if you want to bring a guest along when you respond to the weekly dinner roll call!
You can download the full programme here and note that it will change and that will be reflected in the weekly bulletin: CRC Diary On-Line
Saturday August 22nd – Ganmain Show.
*Monday August 24th – Guest Speaker former Coolamon Rotarian Julie Clarke and her subject will be Blaze Aid. Dinner meeting at the Coolamon Sports and Recreation Club, 6.30 for 7.00 pm.
*Monday August 31st – Social Evening at Coolamon Cheese. Sarah from Coolamon Cheese will be our host and has advised she would like to do pasta and she can prepare gluten free for those special requirements
Monday 7th September Catering for the Wagga Netball day and volunteers are needed.
Monday 7th September Board Meeting at the Coolamon Sports and Recreation Club, 5.30 pm.
*Monday 7th September Guest Speaker Mayor Dave McCann: at the Coolamon Sports and Recreation Club, 6.30 for 7.00 pm
Wednesday 9th September Catering for the Wagga Netball day and volunteers are needed.
Thursday September 10th – we will be running the raffle in the Coolamon Hotel details to follow.
Monday 7th September Catering for the Wagga Netball day and volunteers are needed.
Wednesday 9th September Catering for the Wagga Netball day and volunteers are needed.
Thursday September 10th – we will be running the raffle in the Coolamon Hotel details to follow.
Saturday 12th September Toganmain TOGANMAIN COCKTAILS IN THE YARD.
*Monday 14th September Dinner Meeting with the Open Garden owners at the Coolamon Sports and Recreation Club, 6.30 for 7.00 pm.
Saturday 26th September Anzac cookie baking for Gears & Beers. Details to follow.
Sunday 4th October Gears & Beers Volunteers will be needed. Details to follow.
Sunday 18th October Open Garden Day. Details to follow.
*Guests welcome to bring their partners and friends.
JUST FOR LAUGHS
All of the above photos were obtained from Facebook. Credit to the owners.
ROTARY NEWS and ITEMS OF INTEREST
1 . WHAT DO THESE FAMOUS PEOPLE HAVE IN COMMON?
Polio has affected millions of lives, but many survivors went on to achieve remarkable things. Famous polio survivors include Franklin D. Roosevelt, who became U.S. president; Mia Farrow, the acclaimed actress and activist; Itzhak Perlman, the world-renowned violinist; and Donald Sutherland, the celebrated Canadian actor. Their stories remind us that a polio diagnosis does not have to define a person’s future. Resilience, talent, and determination can overcome enormous challenges.
2. HOT AIR BALLOON THAILAND FUND RAISER
ROTARY PROJECTS AROUND THE GLOBE
3. DISTRICT 9705 CHANGEOVER
On a cold but sunny day DG Robert Shore handed over the chain to DG Judy Ford in front of a crowd of over 100 people.
The event was a happy affair with lots of fellowship, fabulous food, some wonderful music and quite a few awards.
Rosemary Everett was awarded as the Rotarian of the Year due to her incredible work as District Treasurer, treasurer for other Rotary programs and her work as a Cadre, which takes her to all corners of the world.
AUGUST IS ROTARY’S MEMBERSHIP AND NEW CLUB DEVELOPMENT MONTH
Graphics by Debbie Vance from Canada.
ROTARY CLUB OF COOLAMON Inc. 2026-2027
Chartered March 3rd, 1971; Sponsoring Club Narrandera Rotary Club
- President: Leslie Weston
- President-Elect 2025-2026: Michael Trinidad
- Secretary: Henk Hulsman
- Treasurer: Vicki Langtry
- Rotary Foundation Director: Gary Truscott
- Membership Director: VACANT
- Service Projects Director: Anne Rzeszkowski
- Youth Services Director: Lexi Furner
- Club Admin Director: Dick Jennings assisted by Mark Reardon
- Public Relations & Image Director: Paul Weston
- Sergeant @ Arms: Daryl Breust
- Immediate Past President and Vice-President: Mary Potts
NON board Positions
- Club Environment Representative: Adrian Lindner
- Bulletin Editor: John Glassford
- Webmaster and Social Media: John Glassford