Rotary Club Newcastle Enterprise

16/06/2026

Tonight we hosted Harry Parker from the Salamander Bay Rotary Club to talk about ROMAC, Rotary Oceanic Medical Aid for Chidren. The program had been running since 1987. Harry is the District 9660 Chair. ROMAC brings children from developing countries around Australia and New Zealand who have severe medical problems or physical disabilities to Australia for operations.590 children have been treated in total. ROMAC funding is all from donations. It is a very successful and appreciated program.

16/06/2026

Newcastle Enterprise has a contract with the Mayfield Business Association to remove graffiti from the area around the Main Road (Pacific Highway). We were invited to the unveiling of the new colourful Mayfield sign near the rail station. The photo shows five of our members in front of the sign.

10/06/2026

Last night our speaker was Yve Lavine, who described her Life Story Project. A Self-Employed educator, Yve conducts relaxed interviews with people to document their personal history, for following generations. The written discussion is supported by photographs. Since many people have lived extraordinary lives, a walk down memory lane is a highly valuable personal memoit.

19/05/2026

At tonight's meeting we inducted a new member, Rebecca McMillan. It is a pleasure to welcome you to the Club, Rebecca. We hope you will enjoy participating in our range of projects. The photo shows Madeleine Atkins, Rebecca's mentor, on the left, Rebecca in the middle, and President Merrie How on the right.

14/05/2026

12/05/2026

Tonight's meeting of Rotary Club of Newcastle Enterprise was very busy. District Governor Even Burrell attended, to presents Paul Harris pins to members Madeleine Atkins (District Conference organisation and support) and Stephen de Plater (District Newsletter editing). The Mothers Day raffle fundraising for We Care Connect, a children's support charity, raised $2000. Hannah Tapp, a now year 12 student from St Phillips, talked about her National Youth Science Forum experiences in Canberra. She wants to study astrophysics at ANU. Her favourite activity was the visit to the Deep Space Communication Complex.

06/05/2026

06/05/2026

💙 Invest in peace this Rotary year. Rotary districts can make a lasting impact by becoming a Global Peacebuilder District.

By contributing US$25,000 in end-of-year District Designated Funds, districts can support Rotary Peace Centers and advance peacebuilding and conflict prevention by strengthening a global network of peacebuilders and equipping them with essential skills to create change. Download the Global Peacebuilder District flyer to learn how your district can be part of this meaningful work: https://on.rotary.org/3QrEhkz

06/05/2026

Say hello to Maureen Duncan!
Another talented Life and Light Photography Competition entrant and amateur photographer who got a surprise to see her image on display at yesterday 😀

This photo was taken in 2019, a time in severe draught at Glen Esk Station - Anabranch South. You'd be pleased to know it's looking much greener these days.

Maureen enters the competition on and off and has won two prizes over this time. She is now inspired to enter again after seeing her photo. 📸🖼✨️

If you, or someone you know is interested in sponsoring such a wonderful Western District Community event, you can sponsor 'in-kind' or in cash ranging from $500 - $5,000.

Sponsors offering $10,000 or more can discuss a bespoke partnership. 🤝🌳

Please reach out 🖼📸👌

06/05/2026

A MASSIVE congratulation to our very own Alicia who is currently at the NSW Combined High Schools State Swimming Championships and has just broken not 1, but 2 NSW records!! are all very proud and can't wait to hear how the rest of her events go.