CRC Bulletin July 28th. 2025

COOLAMON ROTARY CLUB MEETING July 28th. 2025

President Mary welcomed 19 members and one guest a friend of Mary, Louis Jordon from Tooleybuc, between Robinvale and Swan Hill.

President Mary started the meeting after dinner with a few announcements:

• Tonight’s guest speakers Rhiannon Druce and Greg Dillon. Subject the proposed Canola Run, will now be held on Monday the 18th August.
• You are invited to attend a Dinner Meeting with the Coolamon Lions Club on Wednesday 6th August.  Two guest speakers will be giving a talk on Rural Mental Health and Prostate Cancer Awareness. Please RSVP by the 4th August for catering numbers. Lion Graeme Missen on M: 0428 562 180.
• This year, the Community Train is coming to the Fire Engine Muster, being held on 5^th October 2025.       The idea of a Community Train may be new to you. The full details of how to participate are attached.

The Community Train at the Fire Engine Muster

• Discussion on our dinner badges magnets versus pins.
• Reminder that next Monday is a club assembly and please bring your ideas to the meeting. Other discussion included:
• Adrian reporting on Ted’s condition and so far Ted is enjoying himself in Wagga.  Ted is on the mend and should be home in the near future.
• Paul reminded members to please support the Shakespeare night at Coolamon Cheese this Saturday night and you can still get your tickets below, reminder that the funds raised from the night go to our club:

Something to Crow About COOLAMON August 2nd

• Barry asked for one volunteer for the Red Shield Appeal in Marrar from lunch time on Saturday 9th August.

We all wished Garth well for Friday at the Sydney Opera House where Garth and the Wagga Wagga Rugby choir will be singing with the British Lions Rugby choir or should I say against the Lions!!!

The S@A and his Cpl. then carried out a comprehensive files session with few getting away without a contribution. Barry and Dick were fined for their rain gauges and how Barry’s works better in that it shows a larger fall of rain although side by side!

The raffle had two winners 1st prize to Don and second prize to Paul.

We had an early mark which allowed for a lot of good fellowship and much fun.

PS Co S@A Garth has asked you all to look at page 30 in this month’s Rotary Down Under magazine.  Garth expects a full report next Monday!!! You will have all received the Jul/Aug 2025 edition by now.  BTW there are some excellent articles in this edition of RDU.

DIARY

Saturday August 2nd – Shakespeare Night at the Coolamon Cheese Factory:  Project of the Kooringal Rotary Club, with assistance from CRC. Proceeds to be donated to the CRC.

Something to Crow About COOLAMON August 2nd

Monday 4th August – Club Assembly.  Coolamon Sport & Recreation Club, 6.30 for 7.00 pm.

Monday 11th August – Board Meeting. Coolamon Sport & Recreation Club, 5.00 pm

*Monday 11th August – Guest Speaker Helen Moriarty on Research on Farmers and Chemicals.  Coolamon Sport Rec Club, 6.30 for 7.00 pm.

*Monday 18th August – Guest Speakers, Rhiannon Druce and Greg Dillon. Subject The Canola Run, Coolamon Sport Rec Club, 6.30 for 7.00 pm.

Sunday 7th September – THE CANOLA “Trial” RUN Details to follow on Monday August 18th.

*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

1.  The RC of Leeton’s Debutante Ball 2025

One of the privileges and highlights of being a DG is the annual RC of Leeton’s Debutante Ball.  It is a tradition that is being upheld by Leeton Rotary and looks better each year.  Well done Leeton RC.  Here are some photos from the very recent event held in Leeton.

Every Formal Function has an Official Ceremony as a small part of the event. The Rotary Club is no exception. It is in this part where President of Leeton Rotary for 2025-26. Jennifer Newton OAM welcomed all to the Ball and invited Rotary District 9705 District Governor Rob Uhl to open the Ball and announce the Belle of The Debs for 2025. The presentation of the lovely bouquet from Olive and Thistle was made to Sharna Morriss by Lily Dal Broi.

This is the moment everyone was waiting for. The presentation of the Debs and Partners to Rob Uhl, Rotary District 9705 Governor.

Every couple were loudly applauded and cheered on, as they made their entry and throughout their walk on the carpet to meet Rob.

Thanks to NDM Photography for the photos.

2. HAY RUN FOR THE DROUGHT IN SA & VICTORIA

After eight weeks of planning, hundreds of phone calls, countless emails, spreadsheets, forms, permits, and many late nights, the 2025 SA Hay Run has hit the road.

A joint effort between Farmers Across Borders. Hay from WA and Need for Feed Australia, this is the biggest convoy the volunteer-run organisation has ever coordinated. Up to 84 trucks loaded with more than 6,000 bales of hay and straw will make its way from all over Western Australia to farming families in drought-affected regions across South Australia.

Split into four groups and supported by a fleet of vehicles, the convoy is a remarkable show of generosity, with volunteers from across WA donating their time, trucks and fuel to support farmers doing it tough.

The schedule is as follows:
• Thursday 24 July: Trucks arrive at Fraser Range from various WA loading points and rest overnight.
• Friday 25 July: Early morning departure to Mundrabilla for overnight rest.
• Saturday 26 July: Convoy continues to Wudinna, where they’ll stay overnight.
• Sunday 27 July: Trucks fan out to various unload points across SA to deliver the hay before heading home.

Organisers say the support from locals, whether a wave, toot or simple “thank you”, goes a long way in lifting spirits. If you’re near Fraser Range, Mundrabilla, or Wudinna during the convoy’s stopovers, you’re invited to say g’day and show your support.

If you or your Rotary club would like to support Farmers Across Borders visit www.farmersacrossborders.com.au

3.  JOHN HEWKO CEO OF ROTARY INTERNATIONAL

OUT AND ABOUT 2 Glassfords in Glassford Scotland.

Because I can!  My son Sean and youngest granddaughter Mischa are currently visiting Scotland and Ireland and here are a couple of pics of their visit to date:

 

AUGUST IS ROTARY MEMBERSHIP & CLUB DEVELOPMENT MONTH

 

 

Artwork by Rtn. Debbie Vance from Canada

ROTARY CLUB OF COOLAMON Inc. 2025-2026