Brighton North had four members representing them at the D9800 Conference at the Gold Coast over the long weekend.

Thanks to Phil Rowell for his feedback on the conference.

Our first taste of a Brighton North working bee at Camp Getaway at Axedale was a resounding success, both in what we achieved and as a fellowship event. The Camp is owned by our District 9800 so RCBN effectively owns 1/69th!

Thanks to Barb B for the summary.

Brighton North had the pleasure of hosting The Group Study Exchange members from Germany this past week.

We have a busy month or two ahead, so please note these dates in your diary!

Duties for 12March to be advised.

Thank you to scribe Phil R.

We shared many fun moments with our visiting team from Germany, so now you can share them too!

A great atmosphere was created when guests wore a 'little green' to celebrate an early St Patrick's Day at our March dance at the Brighton Town Hall!  We danced to the lively music of The Howie Brothers Band with guests sharing a fun filled evening!

Our April dance is on Saturday 19 April 2014 - same time, same place - see you there!  More details later.

Three Bayside residents were presented with Vocational Excellence Awards by the Brighton North Rotary on the 26 February, 2014. The Vocational Excellence Award recognizes individuals who live or work in the Bayside community, excel in their profession or business, exhibit high ethical standards, and enrich the local community.

In the absence of a guest speaker the meeting, chaired by President Russell, became a catch-up session, with program champions updating members on their progress, plus a glimpse of future events and fundraisers.

Thank you to Sue for being scribe for the evening.

St Patrick's Day in advance!  Our Brighton Town Hall Dance takes on an Irish theme on Saturday, 1st March 14.

The Brighton Town Hall looked very festive with tables decorated with a 'touch of red'!

Many guests also took up the invitation to wear some red which contributed to a great atmosphere!

Our Chair Sue did a great job with the mic this week, so everyone should have heard all reports!

If not please read on...

This camp site, owned by all Clubs in D9800 is 'for people of all abilities and mobility'.

Ken had the idea and is still as enthusiastic some 13 years later!

Sue Clifford from Canterbury Rotary is looking for participants in the 'Relay for Life'

We are busy!  An update for all to keep abreast of projects we are involved in - please read.

Thanks to scribe Phil W.

Madeleine Buchner - 'Maddy' an amazing young woman who started 'Little Dreamers'  left all at the meeting remarking how inspired & inspiring she was.

We wonder where life will take her?

Another of Brighton North's regular committments is at the Donations in Kind Store.

Members and friends are welcome to assist!

Brighton North & 'Francesca Presents' are commencing a monthly Music & Dancing event at Brighton Town Hall.

Come along and join in the fun!

The Susie Harris Memorial Fund are again raising funds through their Classic Car Show.

Click here for further information

Our annual Beach BBQ held on Dendy Beach - Box No 60 was also attended by our DG Ross Butterworh.

We all enjoyed the good company of members, partners and friends, plus excellent food!

Thank you to all who contributed.

As we had several speakers, reports from the committees were brief.

The Rotary Club of Williamstown are holding a 'Long Brunch' on the 9Feb14 to raise awareness and funds for ovarian cancer.

RYLA - (Rotary Youth Leadership Award) participant Tim Astengo with leaders Jacqui Birchall and Jess Roberts, who were previous RYLA participants sponsored by RCBN, shared with us what it meant to attend and lead the RYLA camp in November13.

As we left our meeting we were amazed at the spectacular sunset across the bay!

Mort captured these gems..

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