Dear Fellow Rotarians,
Happy New Year! I’ve missed the Club and all of you over the break, and I can’t wait to catch up in person this coming Monday, 3 February, for a WELCOME AND WELCOME BACK casual social meeting at 5:30 PM at Friday’s Riverside. It’ll be a great way to ease into the year, reconnect, and welcome potential new members. Click the meetings listed below for more details and to register or send apologies, and scroll down to see who’s speaking at upcoming events.
🫵 Members have been allocated meetings to chair and other responsibilities, scroll down (down down down all the way to the bottom of the bulletin) to Commitments to see what yours are - if you can't - please find someone who can.
Even though it may have seemed like a quiet break, Rotary never really stops—so I want to take a moment to acknowledge all the members and friends of Rotary who have been working and volunteering over the summer break on various projects, tasks, and initiatives. So much of what we do happens behind the scenes, and it only works because of your dedication and efforts—thank you!
A special shoutout to Denise Schellbach for her ongoing work with Eddie’s Van, and to all those who helped out at RARE last Saturday—your commitment to service truly embodies the Rotary spirit. These volunteer efforts (and more) will be featured in the next bulletin, so stay tuned!
📌 Upcoming Board Meeting – 10 February
The first Board Meeting of the year will be held on Monday, 10 February, after our lunch meeting. If you’d like to submit a motion, please click the meeting link for more details. Your input is always valued!
As we step into the second half of my term as President, I am committed to focusing on Rotary causes, people, and events—ensuring we not only attract new members but also create an environment where they stay engaged. At the same time, I want to recognise and support our existing members by ensuring our meetings and activities are meaningful and rewarding. Most importantly, we have some fantastic projects to complete, and I’m looking forward to seeing them through with all of you.
On a personal note, I had a wonderful time in New Zealand over Christmas and New Year, catching up with family and friends. Right now, Miles and I are deep in work on a commercial project, so I truly appreciate the support of our incredible Club members while I focus on that for the next couple of weeks.
I look forward to seeing many of you on Monday 3 February at 5:30 pm —let’s start the year off with great conversations, laughter, and a shared vision for the months ahead!
Rotary Regards
Angela Murphy
2024/25 President, Rotary Club of Brisbane
