ROTARY ISN'T ALL ABOUT COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERING. WE LIKE FUN AS WELL!
Our 2024 Rotary Cup Day BBQ was hosted by Peter and Judy Appleton in their lovely garden on a sensational Kilmore day (weatherwise). As usual, we pretty much fixed all the world's problems.
08-06-2024
MELODY CREATES A TAIWANESE
FEAST CELEBRATING THE DRAGON
BOAT FESTIVAL
Southern Mitchell Rotary says a fond farewell to our Taiwanese Exchange Student, Melody. Melody Ku you have been a fabulous Rotary Exchange Student, an excellent representative of your country and a very talented Taiwanese chef. Thank you and all the very best.
13-12-2023
CHRISTMAS BREAKUP – ‘BAREFOOT IN THE PARK’
The cool change came early to Kilmore on Wednesday evening, and so we had a beautiful, sunny but mild evening to celebrate a very busy and successful Rotary calendar year.
25 potential bowlers were there, and the Kilmore Bowls Club members were very welcoming at the Bar and on the Green. They gave lots of instruction as we attempted to learn the intricacies of “Lawn Bowls" which is the game that takes a second to learn, but a lifetime to master”. (quote Lawn Bowls Australia).
Regular competitor Lisa brought her gear, and we saw her use a Bowler’s Arm, a great device that allows you to play without the deep bending knees and crouch position. Denis Holland worked tirelessly on his technique, and Rocca and Eva developed some less testing but fun alternatives to the main game.
We started with sushi + sandwiches & then moved to pizzas. Mother Christmas and her helper, Eva arrived and gave all of us who had been ‘good this year’, a gift! (Amazingly support from the Bowls Club - Colin, Carol and Leslie who were only too happy to teach young and old a few tips.)
Another happy fellowship time. We wish all members and families a safe and happy Festive Season. We are planning a great 2024 New Year event on 10 January at the home of Jeanette and Suresh.
Merry Christmas everyone.
07-11-2023
A lovely spring day in a pretty location with good friends and fine food. All the elements came together for another great Rotary outing.
ROTARY FRIENDSHIP
04-02-2023
Farewell to our Exchange Student, Maddy from Italy
Another awesome Southern Mitchell Rotary Club event. Our farewell to Maddy our Rotary Exchange student from Milan, Italy. Maddy has been a wonderful ambassador for her country, a delightful young lady and we wish her all the very best.
14-01-2023
2023 Start Up
Hosts Dr Suresh and Jeannette Jain.
The annual Southern Mitchell Rotary New Year get together and feast. Thanks to our wonderful hosts Dr Suresh and Jeannette Jain. Great fellowship and a feed to be seen to be believed. Oh, and the cherries were my highlight!!!! Thanks also to all the other Rotarians and partners that assisted with the evening.
14-12-2022
Christmas Breakup
The Royal Oak Hotel, Kilmore
Nearly 30 members and partners joined in an excellent meal and lots of lively chatter as we enjoyed our last meeting evening as a fellowship outing. Great to see our ADG Nina join us.
01-11-2022
Melbourne Cup Day - Social
Hosts: Kit & Denis Holland
The Southern Mitchell Rotary Club's annual Melbourne Cup BBQ at the Holland's residence. Thirty something members and partners sheltered inside from the classic Kilmore weather while a handful of brave fellas watched Denis very capably drive the BBQ. A great range of salads complemented the delicious BBQ meats and these were followed by a vast selection of very yummy deserts.
Of course, chief swindler Ian Lee organised a Cup Sweep as you do and long time Rotarian Suresh Jain was the lucky winner - “congratulations Suresh”.
The Melbourne Cup has been and gone for another year however we all had a great time together enjoying each other’s company - something Rotary is renowned for.
Our hosts, Kit & Denis Holland
10-08-2022
Torng Bai Thai Restaurant
Social Outing
Our social outing to Torng Bai Thai was enjoyed by all. A lovely evening with good food and great friends. Rotary is not all work, however our work when we are doing it is also fun with good friends.
