Gidday, we’re currently at Lake Argyle, Australia’s second-largest man-made freshwater reservoir by volume, located about 70 km south of Kununurra in the East Kimberley. Created by the Ord River Dam in 1971 as part of the Ord River Irrigation Scheme, Lake Argyle is enormous. At full capacity, it covers around 1,000 square kilometres—more than 20 times the size of Sydney Harbour—and provides water for agriculture as well as hydroelectric power. It’s also a haven for wildlife, with an estimated 30,000 freshwater crocodiles and an incredible variety of native birds and fish calling the lake and surrounding wetlands home. What an incredible part of Australia!

Tuesdays meeting 11th August: It was good to receive & read through all the minutes from our committee meetings, it appears we have quite a few members away travelling toward warmer weather and we can still maintain business as usual.

Behind the scenes: Last Thursday following the Aged and Carers Expo Roxanne and Sam attended a Council Grant information session that was held in the Murray Bridge Library, with the main purpose of the meeting was to inform Local Community Groups and Organisations about the Rural City of Murray Bridge Smarty-Grants Program for 2026 Grants. Members now is a good time to consider a project you would like to look at with the possibility of applying for a Local Grant through the Council, if you would like further information, please chat with Sam or Roxanne.

Roxanne and Kevin attended the Murray Bridge News Business Breakfast on Wednesday the 12th and were approached by council members with a discussion toward assisting with other Local Service clubs supporting/sponsoring a Rural City Christmas Pageant for 2026. There will be further discussions required along with an information session delivered by Rural City of Murray Bridge.

Pioneer Adventure Date of Sunday 2nd May 2027 - this date has been confirmed by clubs represented at the review of this years event - we are also looking for grants to assist with the event - more details will be available as soon as I have the details from Bill Marles

Dates for your diaries: 
Tuesday September 1st “Come along and listen to CEO Richard Sheppy from the Fat Farmers Rural Health Initiative, bookings essential”
Fat Farmers started in 2012 when three farmers near Maitland on Yorke Peninsula, SA started going to the new local gym. 
They were over 40 and joked about becoming "Fat Farmers" now they were no longer playing footy. 
The name stuck as the Maitland group grew and gradually other communities got involved. https://www.fatfarmers.com/about-us

Bunnings BBQ special request: Father’s Day, Sunday 6th September.

Health of the River “District Program: Monday 14th Sep. – Friday 18th Sep. Applications due 14th Aug. 
Open to Students in year 10 High School “please contact Director Lyn Sickerdick or the RALY Committee if you know someone who fits in this age group and are interested in “ecology in action.”

One & All Sailing Challenge “District Program”: Sunday 27th Sep. – Thursday 1st Oct. 5-day voyage – program supported through RALY Committee.

Environmental Youth Program: Monday 28th Sep to Thursday 1st Oct. – currently received 8 applicants from 4 schools.

RYLA “District Program” leadership seminar for Youth 19 – 26 years: Saturday 3rd Oct – Friday 9th Oct. – further information please contact Vocational Director Jenny Phillips. 

Rotary Getaway: Friday 16th Oct – Sunday 18th Oct. Mt Compass Caravan Park.

River Murray Boat Owners: BBQ Sunday 18th Oct 11:30am – 2:00pm. register to assist. 

Bunnings BBQ - “Rotary & Bunnings BBQ Partnership” 

First Responder Mobile App Project”: Wednesday 28th October  https://www.rotarymgg.org.au/first-responder-mobile-app/

Dressed 4 Success Nov 14, 2026 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm.
The Rotary Club of Murray Bridge is hosting a special event raising funds to provide First Aid Training in Primary Schools in our area.
Join us at the White Park Community Clubrooms on the corner of Mulgundawah Rd and Gladstone St Murray Bridge.
Enjoy Fashion - Food - Friends – Fundraising “Tickets including afternoon tea on sale NOW”

Murray Bridge Club Rotarians do not need to book themselves as normal protocol will prevail.

Book any guests via the link below

https://murraybridgerotary.org.au/events/fat-farmers/

Letters from School of St Jude

Meet via Zoom

During Covid, our club met via Zoom to allow all members access to our weekly gatherings.

If Zoom was available on a weekly or as requested method of joining our gatherings, would you use it?

Please advise President Simon if this facility would help you engage with our club.

Aged & Carers Expo 2026

Over 30 Service and Support agencies partnered with the Rotary Club of Murray Bridge to present the Aged and Carers Expo at the Murray Bridge Town Hall on 6th August.
Those attending came from locations across the Murraylands, Upper South East, the Adelaide Hills and surrounding areas.
Varied stalls showcased the vast range of local services available.
Led by Rotarian John Whimpress, members assisted throughout the day providing guidance for attendees, ensuring the BBQ was always providing food and ensuring the event was successful.
Due to the support shown, there is definitely a need for this Expo as an ongoing event.

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