Chairman Andy Murrell, welcomed guests Naomi Pye (John), Peter Millard (Owen) and our guest speaker Caroline Ciechowicz
Announcements
Peter Taylor – Live 4 Live @ Alexander Park, providing lunch for 250 students, some from Casterton this year. Thank you to the cooks.
3 Bay Marathon – Portland Runners require Marshalls at two corners, roster coming around.
Emergency Services Expo – Nov 7 on the foreshore, BBQ van in action. roster coming around.
Our theme for the night was Youth, so was taken as past, present and future. Andy presented a set of questions for members to volunteer an answer or teacher Andy selected a volunteer. The questions did stimulate thought of a past life and lively discussions over our meal..
Join us in making a difference!
Mondays at 6:00 pm
The Macs Hotel - Admella Room
41 Bentinck street
(Online available)
PORTLAND, VIC 3305 Australia
Phone:
0437 126 485
2nd and 4th Monday each month.
Time 5:45 pm for a 6:00 pm start (in person)
President Frank gave a summary of Peter’s involvement with the club since his first induction in 2007 and then in 2017 to 2026. He was the Membership / Public Image Director for six years, responsible for the change in meeting dates.He also under took bulletin editor with his usual flare.And no BBQ worth going to was not without Peter at the hotplate.
Peter and Tania have moved to the Geelong region to be closer to their son’s and make life easier as a FIFO – the drive at the end of the flight is now easier. Living in Portland was the longest time they have spent in one place, 25 years.It was a safe and wonderful place to bring up their sons.
He had a fantastic time in rotary, found it enlightening, great fellowship, challenging - changing some mindsets.
Thank you all.Cheers to the Club.
Peter Taylor – Behind the Badge.Born in Portland Hospital. Has lived in the Western Victorian district for most of his life.He did venture to Melbourne for a (PNG, telecom,Telstra) apprenticeship completed this, married Wendy and came back home.Enough of the city life.Has since farmed and worked for Telstra.Now retired and working twice as hard, in areas he enjoys.
Caroline Ciechowicz
Caroline is a recipient of the Andrew Jack Scholarship, just completing her studies in geology.She plans to now move on to a Masters in Earth Science.Andy set up an interview style presentation with Caroline, while a power point presentation played in the background. She enjoys learning about the earth, how it has evolved, how the earth, flora and fauna have adapted over the decades. What will the future look like? Current human activity is accelerating change.
Western Victoria is full of information for Caroline to discover, she really enjoys the outreach teaching session with school children, helping them look at their environment and care for it. Where to after study?Consultancy – working with communities planning their infrastructure.
Date
Venue
Topic
Chairman
Behind the badge
Assist.
Cashier
02/11/26
Shed
Calcutta
Darren Jacobson
N/A
N/A
16/11/26
Meeting
4,000
Portland Bowling Club
Combined meeting with Rotary Clubs of Hawthorn & Portland Bay
Pres Frank
N/A
7/12/26
tba
21/12/26
Tba
Christmas Meeting
PROBUS 50th Anniversary.
All PROBUS Clubs in Australia celebrated the anniversary of PROBUS being in Australia for 50 years. The four clubs in Portland joined together for a celebration lunch. As a Rotary sponsored program our club was represented by PP Erin & PP Tony.
A couple of Youthful members
Rotary Club of Portland Inc, P.O. Box 255, Portland, 3305, Victoria AUSTRALIA VIC
Rotary Club No: 18248 District 9780. Charter No: 5494. Chartered 13th April 1942.
A0019715H ABN: 66 158 939 207
