CRC Bulletin March 16th. 2026

HAPPY SAINT PATRICK’S DAY

Always up for an Irish joke and this one is pertinent although political, zero apologies:

Donald Trump has publicly thanked Ireland after what he described as the country’s “historic deployment of three aircraft carriers” to help secure victory in the war with Iran he started.

Speaking at a White House press briefing, Trump pointed to a chart showing what he called Ireland’s elite naval strike group, praising the vessels as “the most advanced ships ever built.”

“I want to thank Ireland and West Kerry, tremendous people, great people,” Trump told reporters. “They’ve stepped up big time by sending three aircraft carriers. Nobody knew Ireland had this kind of military power.”

The ships in question appear to be three West Kerry Currachs, each manned by locals armed with paper airplanes and bottles of whiskey.

COOLAMON ROTARY CLUB MEETING 

Monday March 16th. 2026 

President Mary Potts welcomed 17 members to our meeting tonight.  Next week the new proprietors of the Chinese restaurant take over the business.

N.B.  If you need a banana split you will need ot order before the meal and say the week before and it will cost $16.00.

Mary reminded members that on Tuesday March 24th RAWCS: Visit of CEO to Wagga Wagga
Mahir Momand, National Chief Executive Officer Date:

Tues 24 March 2026
Time: 6:30pm for 7:00pm start
Venue: Jezza North, The Rules Club, Fernleigh Road, Wagga Wagga
– theatre style seating subject to interest and numbers
Enquiries: Deidre Tome, Rotary Peace Communities Program M: 0416 263 570

Reminder that the MHERV rosters for Coolamon and Ganmain are in last week’s bulletin.

Mary advised us that the scholarship for the Coolaamon Central School recipient has been incresed by $810 from the D9705 Grant now worth $2,190.  The scholarship that we are providing is $3,000.

Mary suggests that the Garden Viewing Committee needs to meet soonish.

The meeting was reminded that members of the incoming BoD need to attend one of the two D9705 Training Seminars.  Batemans Bay April 11th and or Orange on the 16th May.  Make sure that you book in via the D9705 website please and you definatley require to register on the D9705 website before you can book in:

D9705 Website

We the had an excellent dinner provided by the Golf Club and this was follwed by the raffle draw and there were 5 prizes which were won by:  Mark Dubois, Alex, Barry, Mark Reardon and Albert.  Among the prizes were some delicious Nachi pears donated by Dick.

As usual we ended the night with another spirited fines session carried our by S@A Dick.

Another excellent meeting closed early at 8.15pm followed by some good time for fellowship and catching up with our fellow members.

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

Monday March 23rd – Normal Dinner Meeting Coolamon Catering.  Sport Rec Club, 6.30 for 7.00 pm.  Catering by the new proprietors of the “Chinese Restaurant”. TBC.

Saturday March 21st PETS 26-27 D9705 Training Seminars CANBERRA Registrations CLOSED.

 

We celebrate the mathematical constant π (pi) — the number that represents the ratio of a circle’s circumference to its diameter. Its value starts with 3.14159… and goes on forever without repeating.

That’s why March 14 (3/14) is the perfect day to honour this fascinating number! From geometry and engineering to physics and space exploration, π quietly powers the math behind our world.

So, whether you’re solving equations, baking a pie, or just appreciating the beauty of numbers, take a moment to enjoy a little pi today.

All of the above photos were obtained from Facebook.  Credit to the owners.

 

ROTARY NEWS and ITEMS OF INTEREST

1.  KINDRA  NIGHT WALKS

Thanks to all who came along to Kindra last night.

The pace was set by the kids and we managed to compete the whole main circuit in about an hour.
The wildlife were shy but a few of us did manage to catch a glimpse of a couple of brush tailed possums along the way.

Our next night walk will be on Friday 27 March from 7.30PM at Gulaman Galing (Coolamon Waters), meeting at the entrance to the TSR/ government dam. We’ll have the option of taking a short walk to the bird hide through the wetland or to and around the dam in search of frogs, turtles and birds.

 

2.  WATER IS LIFE

3.  DARKNESS TO LIGHT

Those of you who remember Dr. Alok Sharma from Wafgga Wagga RC here is an update of his wonderful work now for Samoa.  Alok is one of only 6 recipients of the RI Service Above Self Award in the old D9700.

The Rotary Club of Wagga Wagga continues to make a powerful difference beyond our own community through the Darkness to Light Project.

At our recent meeting, Dr Alok Sharma shared the wonderful news that a significant donation of surplus medical equipment valued at approximately $20,000 has been organised for delivery to Samoa, where it will help support vital healthcare services.

This generous contribution is being coordinated through Dr Manoj Sharma in Hobart, who many will remember from his inspiring work with the East Timor Eye Project. Through this trusted partnership, equipment that would otherwise sit unused will now help improve medical care for communities who truly need it.

It’s a powerful reminder of Rotary’s ability to connect people, expertise and resources across borders to improve lives.

 Thank you to Dr Alok Sharma for making this remarkable initiative possible and for continuing the spirit of the Rotary Club of Wagga Wagga’s Darkness to Light Project — bringing hope, health and opportunity where it is needed most.

 

MARCH IS WATER, SANITATION & HYGIENE MONTH

 

Image courtesy of Rotarian Debbie Vance from Canada.

 

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