Rotary Club of Koo Wee Rup - Lang Lang

Fortnightly Bulletin

Editions No 15– 2nd September 2026

CLUB NUMBER: 18404

CHARTERED: 21/01/1974

DISTRICT: 9815

         Rotary International President:                                                          Olayinka Babalola 
         District 9815 Governor:                                                                           Emma Clark
         Rotary Club of Koo Wee Rup - Lang Lang President:                  Harold Keiley
         Rotary Club of Koo Wee Rup - Lang Lang Vice President:        Sam Loughridge 
         Rotary Club of Koo Wee Rup - Lang Lang Secretary:                  Scott Hamilton

BOARD OF

President:

Vice President:
Secretary:

Treasurer:

President Elect And Club Service:

Sergeant At Arms:

International And Youth Services:

Community Services:

Vocational Services: 

DIRECTORS

Harold Keiley
president.rotaryclub.kwrll@gmail.com
Sam Loughridge
Scott Hamilton
rckooweeruplanglang@gmail.com
Michele Hird rotaryclub.kwrll.treasurer@gmail.com T.B.A.

Robbie Hird

Travis Davidge

 John Patterson

Dean Turner

Meetings: 1st and 3rd Wednesday - 6.30pm for 7pm Start 
Lang Lang Bowling Club - Nellie Street, Lang Lang

Apologies to Scott Hamilton 0447044493 by close of business on Monday’s

Board Meetings 2nd Wednesday Each Month Unless Otherwise Advised

Email:  rckooweeruplanglang@gmail.com
Mail: P.O. Box 18, Lang Lang Victoria 3984

Focus for AUGUST:

MISSION STATEMENT

The aim of the Rotary Club of Koo Wee Rup - Lang Lang is to provide enjoyment and foster fellowship between Rotarians and others through Projects and activities to Improve our Local, National and International Communities.

FOUR WAY TEST

  1. Is it the Truth?
  2. Is it Fair to all concerned?
  3. Will it build Goodwill and Better Friendship?
  4. Will it be Beneficial to all concerned? 

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DUTIES

September

September

CASHIER

Dean Turner

Hayden Giles

FELLOWSHIP

Travis Davidge

Scott Hamilton

MILESTONES FOR AUGUST 2026

INDUCTIONS:                 Harold Keily

BIRTHDAYS:                   Geoff Reeve, Bob Comber, Scott Hamilton

ANNIVERSARIES:          -


OTHER COMMITTEE POSITIONS

Protection Officer and Public Officer: -

BBQ Officer: John Patterson

Disaster Officer & On To Conference: Scott Hamilton

Bulletin Editor: Travis Davidge

PLEASE NOTE:

If you want to add anything to the bulletin or contact me, please send email to Bulletin Editor Travis Davidge on: moddesignstudio@outlook.com 

MOBILE PHONES & CHARGES

 

Members are reminded that the Secretary is collecting used Mobile Phones

 and Chargers for donation to DV Safe for people fleeing domestic 

violence situations so please round up any old phones you may have!

 

Collection bins have been placed in the Bendigo Bank Branches in 

Koo Wee Rup and Lang Lang

UPCOMING DATES TO REMEMBER!

3rd September - Fathers Day BBQ - Lang Lang Primary School

4th September - Fathers Day BBQ - Koo Wee Rup Primary School

Rotary Knowledge 

FROM THE MEETING - Lang Lang Bowls Clubrooms - 19/8/2026

MEETING ATTENDANCE 

Present: Robbie Hird, Michele Hird, Travis Davidge, 
Honorary Members Present:  Jan Kruizinga,
Members Present:  4/14 = 30%
Apologies: Scott Hamilton, Sam Loughridge, Harold Keily
Guests: -

Meeting Opened 1900 hrs at Lang Lang Bowls Club.

Past President Jan Kruizinga opened the meeting and welcomed all along.

Family of Rotary

  • -  

Secretary

  • -

Treasurers Report:

  • Grant for Carols $1450 has deposited into account.
  • Michele presented profit & loss statments - all approved
  • Mercy Ship donation has been proccessed for 2026

General Business

  • Discusions had regarding including LLPS in this years Christmas Carols. Brian Candy has confirmed his participation. Trav to follow up.
     
  • Rob has agreed to attend the ribbon cutting for the LPPS running track refurbishment. Trav will be onsite as well.
     
  • Golf Day- Discusion to begin with Andrew & David.
     
  • Upcoming BBQ’s.  
    Fathers Day Breakfasts –
    • Lang Lang Primary School Thursday 3rd September. Scott, Rob, Megan, Michele, Trav
    • Koo Wee Rup Primary School Friday 4th September. Rob, Michele, Jan - More support needed

Meeting closed 7:30pm.
 

Thanks to Michele for Supper.
 

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