RYPEN:  2 students from Star of the Sea recently attended this program.

Bayspeak: Lyn Mortimer will be the MC for one of the sessions, Christina Rearick has volunteered as an adjudicator, Geoff Dobbs will liaise with school venues. We still need a couple of photographers - if you can help, please contact Geoff Dobbs

MUNA (Model United Nations Assembly): 2 students from Star of te Sea will be partcipating.

Bayside Rotary Radio Show: for our latest. broadcast, Geoff Dobbs and Anne Cobham interviewed Dean Lee, CEO of the Shrine of Remembrance, and also talked about our club's 40th anniversary and  achievements. To.listen to the podcast go to  https://www.southernfm.com.au/show/community-block/shrine-of-remembrance-highlighted-on-bayside-rotary-radio-show-april-2025-podcast/

Our next program is on this Tuesday, April 15th, 3 - 4pm, when Geoff Dobbs and Anne Cobham will  talk with Dean Lee, CEO of the Shrine of Remembrance about the history and role of the Shrine. We will also tell our listeners about our club's 40 year history and some of the important projects and causes we have supported, and give a round-up of Rotary events around our part of the bay. You can listen online at https://www.southernfm.com.au/listen-live/

DIK Warehouse: our next 'working bee' is scheduled for the morning of Thursday April 17th. Car pooling can be arranged. If you can assist, please contact Gerry Lambourne.

Business Awards Promotion: we have A3 and A4 posters available for placing in shop and business windows or on counters. As the nomination deadline is May 2nd, we need to get these out asap.If you can help place a few of these, please contact Geoff Dobbs.

 Bayside Farmers Market Saturday April 26th: volunteers required, especially for the first shift. This is an excllent fundraiser for our club. If you can help, contact Malcolm Baird malcolmbaird@gmail.com

Business Awards Promotion: we have A3 and A4 posters available for placing in shop and business windows or on counters. As the nomination deadline is May 2nd, we need to get these out asap.If you can help place a few of these, please contact Geoff Dobbs gcdobbs41@gmail.com

Business Awards Nominations close on Friday May 2nd

Bayside Rotary Radio Show: To.listen to the latest podcast go to  https://www.southernfm.com.au/show/community-block/shrine-of-remembrance-highlighted-on-bayside-rotary-radio-show-april-2025-podcast/

Our guest speaker Louise Godfrey of Sri Yoga and Meditation informed us of the benifits of yoga for health and healing.  Traditionally yoga was taught 1:1 for men only until the 1960's. Louise emphasised that yoga is about the mind, not postures with the teacher adapting to meet client needs.

We met at the renovated Palace Church Street Cinema in relaxed seating on Thursday to see 'The Correspondent' which is based on the true story of Australian journalist Peter Greste's shocking imprisonment in Egypt in 2013 and the time and effort in challenging an authoritarian power for him to regain his freedom.   

The next BrightON Community Singing Club get-together will be on Sunday May 4th , 2 - 4 pm at St Stephens Church,

109 North Rd. Brighton.

The next BrightOn Community Singing event will be on Sunday, April 6th, 2 - 4 pm  at St Stephens Church, 109, North Rd, Brighton. 

Fit for Purpose Review: please return your completed Rotary Needs Assessment Form to Russell Brewer ASAP. (You need not include your name if you prefer not to.) Russell aims to have a draft plan ready by the end of May.

2025/26 Board: Presidet Elect Anne Cobham has announced her Board for the next Rotary year - for details see next page.

Bayside Rotary Radio Show: the latest program can be listened to at:

https://www.southernfm.com.au/show/community-block/bayside-rotary-radio-show-march-2025/

Members of the local community gathered at St Stephens Church for Bright On Community Singing Club today.

Melbourne weather lived down to its reputation last Thursday and totally washed out our Beach Box BBQ. Better luck next year?

Anne Cobham made a great debut as co-host with Geoff Dobbs last Tuesday. Together, they had lively, interesting interviews with Rob Pichbeck (Brighton Rotary) about the upcoming Classic Car Show and with Merv Ritter (Caulfield Rotary) about that club's successful Community Market. You can listen to the program at:

https://www.southernfm.com.au/show/community-block/bayside-rotary-radio-show-march-2025/

Guest Speaker Nina Fromhold, founder of Memory Lane Life Stories gave us an excellent presentation last week as well some valuable 'hands on' interviewing experience.

Over eighty people attended the joyful celebration of our club’s 40^th Anniversary  on Thursday April 3^rd including current members, past members, Past Presidents, and partners.

Beach Patrol: we are considering helping beach patrol 3186 The first Sunday morning of each month the group picks ups rubbish for one hour starting from Brighton Baths . They provide gloves and there is a limited supply of grabbing sticks. If you are interested, contact Christina Rearick  christinamrearick@gmail.com or text 0478408839. You will not be required to help every month or register but they like to know roughly how many are coming each month.

Bayspeak is a public speaking competition for high school students, run by the Rotary Clubs of Brighton, Sandringham and Brighton North during May and June.. Volunteers are needed to assist with adjudication and photography. The adjudication role does not require any experience and is likley to be a 'back up' role only. For more information contact Geoff Dobbs.

Small Comforts from Community (SCFC) project,  provides care bags and clothing to public hospital mental health units of The Alfred, Box Hill’s Upton House, St Vincents Melbourne and Royal Melbourne..

40th Birthday Celebration Change of Date: this event will now be held on Thursdsay April 3rd at RBYC.

Bayside Rotary Radio Show: the latest program can be listened to at:

https://www.southernfm.com.au/show/community-block/the-bayside-rotary-radio-show-february-2025-podcast/ 

Last Week's Meeting: members joined with Brighton Rotary at Hampton RSL to hear Zoe Daniel talk about her career, and experience as  Independent Member for Goldstein. We also heard a presentation from two local students who had attended the final of the Model United Nations Assembly (MUNA) in Canberra.

Story Dog at Brighton Primary School: we are sponsoring a new Story Dog ('Winston') at Brighton Primary School. Brighton North is the longest-serving sponsor of Story Dogs at BPS - over 12 years.

Gifts for our 'members only' special event on February 27th: there is no obligation to bring a gift but you are welcome to do so, if you want to. Or if you wish to contribute to one, contact Christine Rearick

'Fit for Purpose' questionnaire: please reply to Russell Brewer's email by February 20th. If you haven't received it, contact Russell asap.

Michael Lapina,our District Governor, will be one of the Guest Speakers at the Rotary 'Safe Families' Mega-Meeting on Friday, March 7th.