On Sunday June1st, seven members joined the Brighton Beach Patrol, assisting in the removal of rubbish from the beach area around the Royal Brighton Yacht Club and the Baths.The volunteers were Anne Cobham, Phil and Lyn Mortimer, Christina Rearick, Russell and Petra Brewer, and Ross Rice.

What a fun evening we enjoyed last Thursday! We were made so welcome by the Scouts and their leaders, fed generously and we learned something of the craft of making knots - some more successfully than others!

Twelve students from six schools took part in the Bayspeak 2025 Final, hosted by Firbank Grammar, last Tuesday evening. As we have come to expect from previous years, the standard of the speeches was very high, 

Bright ON now have a Facebook page that they would like you to share with family and friends, and people interested in music and singing

https://www.facebook.com/BrightONSingingClub

Disaster Aid Australia is a Rotary charity that helps to rebuild disaster affected communities in the Asia Pacific Region, with their programmes Smart Aid and Safe Water for Every Child. For more information, visit their website:

 https://www.disasteraidaustralia.org.au/

MUNA (Model United Nations Assembly) May24/25: we sponsored two students from Star of the Sea.

Bayspeak Final: this will be held on Tuesday June 3rd, at Firbank Grammar (Centennial Student Centre), entry via Gate 2, Outer Crescent, 6.30pm for 7.00pm start. All welcome.

Brighton Grammar Mock Interviews: Christina Rearick and Malcolm Baird took part in this programme, devloped to give students confidence with job interviews. 

Reminder: Members have been asked for nominations for Paul Harris Awards -  Ross Rice's email  (29/5).

STEM  Day at Deakin University,  Burwood  Campus: Tuesday and/or Wednesday June 24th and 25th.
   Note: Working With Children card required.  Contact Christina Rearick  christinamrearick@gmail.com

Reminder: Members are asked to respond ASAP to Phil Mortimer's email (27/5) re volunteers for the next Garden DesignFest Nov 2026. 

June is designated as “Rotary Fellowships Month” by the RI Board to recognize the importance of international fellowship and good will among Rotarians.

We recognised and celebrated business and professional achievement at our annual Business Awards night on May 29^th. We welcomed the nominees for the Business of Distinction and Professional Vocations Awards, and special guests James Newbury MLA and Ruth Wall, a General Manager with Bendigo Community Bank, who presented the awards. We also welcomed Michael Stillwell, Past President RC Kew and a Community Group Leader in District 9800 for the current Regionalisation trial.

Virginia Turner was also recognised at our last meeting when we celebrated her thirty years of service with our club and her ongoing national role with RAWCS. 

Beach Patrol 3186:  Sunday June1st. at Brighton Baths/Yacht Club from 9-10 am .Contact Christina Rearick christinamrearick@gmail.com

STEM  Day at Deakin University,  Burwood  Campus: Tuesday and/or Wednesday June 24th and 25th.
   Note: Working With Children card required.  Contact Christina Rearick  christinamrearick@gmail.com

Camp Getaway Weekend scheduled for May 30th - June1st has been cancelled

The Bayside Rotary Radio Show on Tuesday, May 20th, which was co-hosted by Geoff and Lyn, with a lively contribution from Molly May of Southern FM, highlighted the 'BRIGHT On Community Singing Club', the Bayspeak public speaking competition and Rotary events around our part of the bay. You can listen to the recording by clicking on 'Tuesday 2 - 4pm Second Hour' at https://www.southernfm.com.au/program-guide/

A volunteering opportunity to engage with year 9 & 10 students in this nationwide STEM program as they compete in fun hands-on activities involving the principles of science, technology, engineering and maths.

On Sunday June 15th, the Rotary Club of Kew is holding an Antique and Collectables Fair.  We would really appreciate it if the clubs in our Community would advertise this event to their members, and indeed to anyone else they think might be interested. David Freeman, the well known and respected valuer, and President Elect at Brighton Rotary, will do valuations, and we hope that his presence can be advertised widely.

Saturday 5th July is the date for the District 9800 Changeover - starring Peter Shepheard and Michael Lapiña. 

The third round of Bayspeak was hosted by Firbank Grammar School last Wednesday, May 21st. The schools competing were Star of the Sea, Kilvington Grammar, Brighton Secondary College, Our Lady of the Sacred Heart (OLSH) and Firbank Grammar. Lyn Mortimer was the MC, and Christina Rearick assisted with the adjudication.

Yes, it seems a long way away but planning has begun for the next GDF. Volunteers are needed NOW for a number of roles including Secretary, Securing gardens, Advertising and Sponsorship, Social Media, etc., etc.  This great event has raised $780,000 since it first started. If you can help contact Phil Mortimer 0417 981 692.

Thriller writer, editor and electrical engineer (retired), Andrea Barton enthralled us last week when she led us through the process of plotting a thriller.

Last Thursday members enjoyed a convivial and relaxed social evening at Picasso's Restaurant in Hampton.

Bayside Rotary Radio Show: the next broadcast, on Tuesday, May 20th, co-hosted by  Geoff and Lyn, will highlight the BrightON Community Singing Club, the Bayspeak public speaking competition and Rotary events around our part of the bay.

Camp Getaway Friday/Saturday May 30/31: volunteers needed for maintenance work. Contact Josie Tramonte asap 

lulutramonte2011@gmail.com

Bayside Farmers Market: Saturday May 24th. Contact Malcolm Baird  malcolmbaird@gmail.com

Beach Patrol 3186:  Sunday iJune1st. at Brighton Baths /Yacht Club from 9-10 am .Contact Christina Rearick christinamrearick@gmail.com

STEM  Day at Deakin University,  Burwood  Campus: Tuesday and/or Wednesday June 24th and 25th
   (Note: Working With Children card required). Contact Christina Rearick

The second round of Bayspeak 2025, was held on Tuesday, May 13th, hosted by Brighton Grammar School.The MC was Colleen d'Offay  (Brighton RC). The four schools competing were Caulfield Grammar, St. Leonards College,  Beaumaris Secondary College and Brighton Grammar.