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06/11/2026

💙💛 Supporting Local Youth

Rotary Brisbane Water, in conjunction with Central Coast Antiques & Collectables, is pleased to have donated more than 30 boxes of books to Umina PCYC for its December Book Fair.

Supporting young people is one of our club's key focus areas. We are proud to support organisations that give young people opportunities to learn, grow and reach their full potential.

PCYC NSW works alongside Police and local communities to empower young people through sport, recreation, mentoring and youth development programs. These initiatives help build confidence, resilience and valuable life skills.

The books were collected by Alisha, a member of the Umina PCYC team and daughter of Annette Karton, a long-standing Peninsula Rotarian. It's wonderful to see these community connections bringing people together for a worthwhile cause.

Thank you to everyone who donated books and helped make this contribution possible. It's a great example of local organisations and businesses working together to support our community.

Together, we're making a difference!

06/11/2026

💙💛 A Great Night of Rotary Fellowship!

Rotary Brisbane Water enjoyed another wonderful evening at last night's club meeting, welcoming guests Jodie and Sharon.

Our members also heard from Club Founder and Vice President Jayne Mote and Environmental Representative Lilias Bovell, who shared highlights from the recent Rotary South Pacific Conference in Melbourne.

Jayne and Lilias spoke about their conference experiences, the people they met and the ideas, inspiration and connections gained from coming together with fellow Rotarians from across the South Pacific.

Thank you to Jayne and Lilias for sharing their experiences, and to Jodie and Sharon for joining us for the evening.

At Rotary Brisbane Water, we bring people together through fun, friendship and fundraising, while working towards positive change in our community and beyond.

We're not your traditional Rotary club. There are no formalities, fines or fuss – just good people, great company and a shared passion for making a difference.

💙 Come When You Can, Do What You Can. 💛

06/11/2026

💜 Rotary Brisbane Water Supports Reclaim the Night 💜

On Friday, 30 October, Rotary Brisbane Water Membership Director Mitchell Gordon attended Reclaim the Night at The Entrance, representing our club and showing our support for safer communities.

Reclaim the Night is an important community event that brings people together to stand against domestic and family violence and raise awareness of the right of women and children to feel safe, wherever they are.

The event included a community march from The Entrance Police Station to Memorial Park, followed by an evening of guest speakers, entertainment and community activities. It provided an opportunity for people to unite, show solidarity and send a clear message that violence has no place in our community.

At Rotary Brisbane Water, we believe everyone deserves to feel safe, respected and free from violence. We are committed to supporting initiatives that help build safer, stronger and more inclusive communities for everyone.

By standing together, raising awareness and supporting positive change, we can help create a community where safety is everyone's right.

Thank you to the organisers, volunteers and everyone who took part in this important event.

💜 Together, we can make a difference.

05/11/2026

⛳ A Fantastic Result for Rotary Brisbane Water! 🏌️‍♂️

What a wonderful day on the greens!

Rotary Brisbane Water is thrilled to announce that our annual Golf Day raised over $9,000 to support our charitable work and community projects across the Central Coast.

In the current economic climate, raising more than $9,000 is an incredible achievement and a testament to the generosity of our players, sponsors, supporters and volunteers.

The feedback has been fantastic, with everyone enjoying a great day of golf, delicious food, good company and plenty of fun.

A huge thank you to everyone who contributed to making the day such a success, both on and off the course. Your support makes a real difference to our community.

And we're pleased to announce that we're already booked in for next year!

📅 SAVE THE DATE – Monday 1 November 2027

We look forward to welcoming everyone back for another fantastic day of golf, friendship and fundraising at Everglades Country Club.

💙💛 Rotary Brisbane Water
Come When You Can, Do What You Can.

05/11/2026

♿💙 SMALL TAGS, BIG IMPACT! 💙

Sometimes, the smallest things can make the biggest difference.

Rotary Brisbane Water is proud to support Breadtags for Wheelchairs, an inspiring initiative that turns discarded plastic bread tags into an opportunity to improve lives.

By collecting and recycling bread tags, funds are raised to help provide wheelchairs for people in need, supporting greater mobility, independence and quality of life.

Today, we sent a box of collected bread tags to South Australia, ready to be recycled as part of this fantastic initiative.

The collection was made possible through Central Coast Antiques & Collectables, where customers and members of the community have been saving their bread tags and contributing to the cause.

It's a simple way to make a difference: instead of throwing those little plastic tags away, save them and help turn them into something that can change someone's life.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who has contributed. Every tag counts!

💙 Come when you can, do what you can. Together, we can make a difference.

05/11/2026

💙💛 Join Us for Rotary Brisbane Water! 💛💙

What happens when Rotarians from across Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific come together to share ideas, experiences and inspiration?

Join us as our Founder and Vice President, Jayne Mote, and Environmental Representative, Lilias Bovell, share highlights from the recent 2026 Rotary South Pacific Zone 8 Conference in Melbourne.

Held under the theme People. Planet. Peace., the conference explored Rotary's role in strengthening communities, protecting our environment and building a more peaceful world.

Jayne and Lilias will share their experiences, key takeaways and insights from this important gathering of Rotarians.

Everyone is welcome!

📅 Thursday, 5 November
🕡 6.30pm for a 7.00pm start
📍 Ettalong Diggers

Come along, meet our members and discover what Rotary Brisbane Water is all about.

Come when you can, do what you can. 💙💛

03/11/2026

🏇🌹 Happy Melbourne Cup Day! 🏆

From all of us at Rotary Brisbane Water, we hope you enjoy a wonderful day, whether you're watching the race, enjoying a get-together with friends or simply making the most of the sunshine.

Wishing everyone a fun, safe and enjoyable Melbourne Cup Day!

Rotary Brisbane Water
Come when you can, do what you can.

03/11/2026

⛳️🎶 MUSICAL MAYHEM – WHAT A DAY! 🇲🇽🍹

What an absolutely fabulous day at the Rotary Brisbane Water Charity Golf Day! The weather turned on its best, the atmosphere was fantastic, and there was plenty of laughter, fun and friendship both on and off the course.

This year’s theme was Musical Mayhem, and we certainly embraced it! Our party hole took on a Mexican flavour, complete with lively mariachi music, tequila-inspired tunes, sombreros and Mexican-themed drinks. Everyone got right into the spirit, making it one of the highlights of the day!

A huge thank you to our wonderful Treasurer, Mark Simpson, who did an outstanding job coordinating the event and bringing it all together. These days take a lot of planning and effort, and Mark certainly delivered!

It was wonderful to see so many people enjoying themselves, getting into the theme and supporting Rotary’s fundraising efforts. Events like this are a great reminder that doing good in the community can also be an awful lot of fun!

Great golf, great people and great music! Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make the day such a memorable success. Until next year! 🏌️‍♀️🎉

02/11/2026

💙 ROTARY BRISBANE WATER | NOVEMBER 2026

Come when you can, do what you can!

It's been another busy month for Rotary Brisbane Water, with community connections, fundraising, learning and plenty of opportunities to make a difference.

Here's a look at what we've been up to and what's coming up.

⛳ CHARITY GOLF DAY – MAKING A DIFFERENCE

Our annual Charity Golf Day at Everglades Country Club brought together golfers, local businesses and supporters for a fantastic day of fundraising.

The generosity shown through raffle ticket sales, silent auction bids and player contributions was exceptional, with funds raised going towards youth programs. Our thanks to everyone involved, our sponsor Anytime Fitness Woy Woy and Treasurer Mark Simpson for coordinating the event.

🌏 ROTARY SOUTH PACIFIC CONFERENCE – PEOPLE. PLANET. PEACE.

Our Vice President Jayne Mote and Environmental Representative Lillias Bovell represented Rotary Brisbane Water at the Rotary South Pacific Conference in Melbourne.

The conference brought together Rotary members from across Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific to share ideas, strengthen connections and explore ways to create positive change.

A highlight was meeting Rotary International President-Elect Larry Lunsford and hearing his vision for Rotary's future.

Jayne and Lillias will share their experiences and insights at our November club meeting.

☕ CONNECTING GENERATIONS – DEMENTIA CAFÉ

We were delighted to welcome students from ET Australia Secondary College to our Dementia Café as part of the school's Stories Through the Lens community project.

Through conversation, photographs and shared experiences, the visit highlighted the importance of listening, storytelling and connecting generations.

Thank you to the students and ET Australia for being part of this wonderful initiative. We look forward to seeing where these connections lead.

🎄 SUPPORTING OUR LOCAL CWA

We were pleased to present CWA of NSW Umina Beach Branch with ingredients to help members prepare their Christmas cakes.

The CWA makes an invaluable contribution to individuals, families and communities through its dedication and generosity. We're proud to support an organisation that shares our commitment to helping others.

💜 NOVEMBER – ROTARY FOUNDATION MONTH

November provides an opportunity to recognise the work of The Rotary Foundation and its contribution to humanitarian projects and communities around the world.

📅 UPCOMING MEETINGS & COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES

There's plenty happening over the coming weeks, and everyone is welcome.

Thursday 5 November: Club meeting at Ettalong Diggers. Arrive 6.30pm for a 7pm start. Hear Jayne and Lillias share their conference experiences.

Monday 9 November: Dementia Café, Umina CWA Hall, 10am–12 noon.

Thursday 26 November: Community Connections Café, Hatters Tea House, Ettalong, 9.30am–11am.

Saturday 12 December: Annual General Meeting, Ettalong Diggers, 7pm.

🤝 GETTING INVOLVED

We're not your traditional Rotary club. There's no pressure, no fuss and no expectation to commit more than you can.

Whether you're interested in supporting local initiatives, helping people in need, making new friends or simply contributing when you can, there's a place for you.

For membership enquiries, contact Mitchell Gordon on 0404 588 867.

A big thank you to our members, volunteers, sponsors and community partners who make our work possible.

Rotary Brisbane Water – Come when you can, do what you can! 💙

Address

51-52 The Esplanade
Ettalong Beach, NSW
2257

Telephone

+61401588867

Website

http://brisbanewaterrotary.org.au/

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