posts about meetings
Last week was Chris first meeting as President of RCM. President Chris also announced the new board members as follows: President: Chris Stephens Vice President: Val Webb President Elect 19/20: Ross Hearne Secretary: Ross Hearne Treasurer: Bob Colley Administration: Graham Taylor International: Maurice Webb Rotary Foundation: Bob Stanley Community: Peter Brennan Youth, Membership: Des Dowdy […]
This week, 22 May 2018, was the last meeting for my tenure before the changeover. I’d like to thank you all for the enduring support and contribution that you have made to the club and community. On June 12, 2018, we’ll welcome our new president, Chris Stephens. Cheers Sof
Although originally founded by an Anglican diocese and continuously being funded by donation from Anglicare and other sources, the Samaritan foundation is a secular organisation that provides care to vulnerable people in our community. Melissa is the community service manager for our area. The core value of the organisation is compassion, integrity and justice. In […]
Our club’s director of community service, Peter Brennan, has been busy gathering support for the upcoming MHERV visit to Mudgee. Five of our club members have put their hand up to help. MHERV is Men’s Health Education Rural Van. Peter has approached council general manager about MHERV, the GM is supportive of the project and […]
Last week, veterinarian Ross Williamson entertained us with his stories from over 40 years of overseas experience, mainly in the Middle East. Ross started his adventures in the 1970s when he moved to Tehran, Iran before taking up a position in Saudi Arabia. With a deep involvement in the horse racing industry Ross had some […]
At last week’s meeting, Rachel Carr (Librarian) with Mid-Western Regional Council was our guest speaker. Rachel gave us an update on the services available at the Mudgee library. The library provides free access to computers and WiFi for public use. Computer bookings can be made either in person or by phoning the library and a […]
It was a pleasure to welcome back Eddie Rava to our club last week. Eddie was our outbound Rotary Youth Exchange student, spending 12 months living and studying in Belgium. Eddie spoke enthusiastically about his exchange and described Belgium as the “best country in the world”. Eddie stayed with three host families during his exchange […]
At last weeks meeting the parking arrangements for the Wings Wheels & Wine event were discussed. Thanks to Bob Stanley who provided a diagram of the parking area indi-cating a capacity of approximately 1200 vehicles. Also, the work roster was discussed and the final schedule is shown (right). Many thanks to all involved.
The Mudgee Garden Spectacular is an initiative of the Rotary Club of Mudgee, in collaboration with Mudgee CWA evening branch and support/assistance from members of Mudgee Garden Club. At last week’s meeting Garry Connelly briefed members on the status of the Mudgee Garden Spectacular (MGS). Garry explained there are three main stages; selection of gardens, […]
Mudgee architect, Barbara Hickson was our guest speaker at last week’s meeting. In 2015, Barbara addressed our Club on aspects of heritage conservation but last week, spoke about her other passion, to help the people of Nepal. After travelling to Nepal, Barbara became involved in her own projects in partnership with Plan International, helping rebuild; […]