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 Our next meeting will be 6:00pm for 6:30pm on Wednesday 24 June
at the Graphic Arts Club, 182 Coward Street, Mascot 2020.  

Visitors are very welcome - please make yourself known at the bar!

President's Message

Welcome to this Newsletter of the Rotary Club of Botany Randwick Inc.  Our club has been serving the local and international community since 1948.  
 
Rotary promotes the ideal of service through fellowship. Attending our meetings allows members to enjoy the fellowship of other club members, enrich their professional and personal knowledge, and meet other business leaders in their community.
 
As a Club we support a wide range of projects. As well as having a broad range of local and international community projects, we are particularly focused on the Rotary projects, Australian Rotary Health, Rotary Australia World Community Service (RAWCS) and Rotary Oceania Medical Aid for Children (ROMAC) together with The Rotary Foundation.
 
We welcome everyone to come along to any of our meetings to join in the fellowship and to learn more about what we do.
 
Simon

Upcoming Events

Club Meeting
Jun 24, 2026
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Change Over Dinner
Jul 08, 2026
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Board Meeting
Jul 15, 2026 6:00 pm
No Meeting
Jul 22, 2026 6:00 pm
Club Meeting
Jul 29, 2026 6:00 pm
View entire list
Speakers
Jun 24, 2026 6:30 PM
Waverley Community Men's Shed
Jul 29, 2026 6:30 PM
Blue Dragon, Vietnam
View entire list

Next Meeting Wed 24 June

At this meeting, members of our neighbouring Rotary Club of Maroubra will be joining us.

 

Guest speaker will be Peter Charlton, President of the Waverley Community Men's Shed.

 

The Men’s Shed is a place where members (men and women!) with a range of skills and experiences can come together to nurture their woodworking skills, exchange ideas, discuss their experiences and get involved in community projects.

 

Did you know - over the past ten years our Club and its predecessors, Randwick and Botany have raised and donated over $600,000 to worthy causes in our local and international communities!

 

Our last meeting - 10 June
 
Our last meeting was conducted by Zoom as the Graphic Arts Club was unavailable due to renovations.
 

Richard gave a short presentation on our Club website and how to log into the “Members Only” section.  He also outlined the significant resources available to assist members and, in particular, members of the Club Board, manage their roles in the coming year.

 

https://botanyrandwickrotary.org.au/

https://rotarydistrict9675.org/

https://rotarydownunder.org/

https://rotarysouthpacific.org/

https://www.rotary.org/en

 

Member Peter updated members of the significant progress been made on the Bukono school project in Uganda, with work about to commence.  

 

President-elect Mark will also explain the project support for Kurnell Public School, even though it is out of our area, with support from Sydney Airport. 

 

The meeting also voted to adopt our updated Constitution and Bylaws. 

 

Following the formal part of the meeting adjourned downstairs for dinner.

 

Changeover Dinner - 8 July

Please note this date in your diary! It will be a very pleasant evening congratulating Simon on his past presidency and supporting Mark with his incoming role. 

 

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Club Information
Botany Randwick
Wednesdays at 6:00 pm
Graphic Arts Club
182 Coward Street
Mascot, NSW 2020
Australia
Phone:
0417 297 632
2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month at the Graphic Arts Club, 182 Coward Street, Mascot. 6pm for pre-meeting drinks and chat. The meeting, followed by dinner, starts at 6:30pm and the evening normally concludes by 8:30pm.
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We appreciate the support of the Graphic Arts Club.

What we have been up to …

June 2026
  • Donation to Blue Dragon, Vietnam
 
May 2026
  • Donation to A21, an anti-slavery organisation
  • Dog fun day at Maroubra, with proceeds to PCYC
April 2026
  • Donations to The Rotary Foundation, Polio Campign, Australian Rotary Heath, ROMAC
March 2026
  • Ronald McDonald House BBQ 
  • Donation to the Rotary Foundation in support of the DG's Partner project
  • Support of ROMAC Child from Vanuatu at Sydney Children's Hospital
February 2026
  • Sponsorship of Family Room at Ronald McDonald House
January 2026
  • 2 students attended the National Youth Science Forum at the University of Queensland
  • Donation to Bukono School in Uganda, and setting it up as a RAWCS project
November 2025
  • Step Out, Speak Out walk
  • Donations to The Deli and Project Kindness
  • Donations to Rotary programs ROMAC, Australian Rotary Health and the Rotary Foundation
Refer to the website for the full list of projects supported.
Executives & Directors
President
 
Secretary
 
Treasurer
 
President Elect
 
Immediate Past President
 
Club Administration
 
International Service
 
Relationships
 
News
Holiday Raffle - Vomo Island
Please support the projects of the Rotary Club of Botany Randwick by purchasing tickets in our raffle.
 

 

To purchase tickets, please go to itstime.org/Home/RafflePage/105516
 
The raffle is drawn on 20 November 2026

 

 
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Rotary Information

Every month is dedicated to one of the major themes of our Rotary lives - June  is ROTARY FELLOWSHIPS Month!

Rotary Fellowships are international groups that bring together Rotarians, Rotaractors, and sometimes family members who share a common hobby, profession, sport, or interest. They operate independently but are recognized by Rotary International.

Examples include fellowships for:

  • Travel and cruising
  • Golf
  • Cycling
  • Wine appreciation
  • Photography
  • Rail enthusiasts
  • Bird watching
  • Motorcycling
  • Scouting
  • Genealogy
  • Fellowships for particular professions such as doctors, lawyers, and educators

The purpose is to:

  • Build friendships across countries and clubs
  • Encourage networking and professional contacts
  • Promote international understanding
  • Enhance members' enjoyment of Rotary

Joining a fellowship is optional and separate from your Rotary club membership. Many have websites, newsletters, social media groups, and organize local, national, and international events.

See  https://www.rotary.org/en/our-programs/more-fellowships for more details.

The Four Way Test

The Four-Way Test is a non-partisan, non-sectarian ethical guide for Rotarians to use for their personal and professional relationships.  
 
Of the things we think, say or do:
  1. Is it the TRUTH?
  2. Is it FAIR to all concerned?
  3. Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?
  4. Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?
To contact the Club, please email info@botanyrandwickrotary.org.au