Next Meeting Wed 11 November
During this meeting, we will briefly adjourn to conduct our Annual General Meeting, including the election of Club Officers and Directors for 2027/28. 
We will also hear brief updates from the Chairs of Club Services, Youth, Vocational, Community, International and the Rotary Foundation.
As the AGM formalities are only expected to take 5 to 10 minutes, so we will use the rest of the time to open up discussion on ideas and suggestions of all members on the future direction of the Club and its wide-ranging projects.
After the formal part of the meeting, we will adjourn downstairs for dinner, a drink and a convivial chat.
Our last meeting 28 October
At our last meeting we were priveledged to have Ash Cooney, General Manager of the Deli Women and Children's Centre had as our special guest.
The Deli has been supporting women and children affected by domestic and family violence for 47 years, and Rotary has been along with them for most of that time. They provide:
- Counselling, safety planning and case management
- Parenting support and recovery groups
- Child-centred support
- Practical assistance, advocacy and referrals
AWe look forward to our continuing support of this vital program in our community. For more information see https://thedeli.org.au/
As always a great night, with all enjoying a wonderful meal and chat downstairs after the formal part of the night.
Step Out, Speak Out - 27 November
This year on Friday 27 November 2026 we ask you to join us at High Cross Park in Randwick to march against domestic violence. Our involvement is supported as part of the Rotary District 9675 Domestic Violence Awareness project.
The Step Out Speak Out walk is organised by NSW Police Eastern Beaches Local Area Command and Randwick City Council with support from the SES and the Juniors. The guest speaker last year was the Governor of NSW Margaret Beazley.
To mark the 16 Days of Activism, we ask you to Step Out Speak Out and walk against domestic violence with your family, friends, workmates or teammates.
We had a great turnout at this event last year - see https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VOCSQf7Zxb4&t=77s - and hope to do even better this year!
Our next meeting will be 6:00pm for 6:30pm on Wednesday 11 November at the Graphic Arts Club, 182 Coward Street, Mascot 2020
I also had the privilege of attending a Rotary lunch with Richard at Parliament House in the Members Dining Room, where Rotary International President-Elect Larry A. Lunsford, from the Rotary Club of Kansas City-Plaza, Missouri, shared three key priorities:
