Important Weekend Autumn Race Day this Weekend
It will be all hands to the task this weekend at Ballandean Estate Wines for our Rotary Charity Event Autumn Race Day.
Saturday 1st May Set Up and Sunday 2nd May Autumn Race Day Event (which has been two years in the making) This our Event instead of Opera this year.
9am is the time Leeanne suggested for us to turn up on both days. Bring a plate of food to share if you have something available for Saturday. There will be a BBQ for the helpers. It will be a lot of fun, but busy. If your name wasn’t on the list and you can help, please come along.
Traffic Hazard
Please note that Eukey Road is a quicker option to get to Ballandean. There are up to 5 traffic light stops on the main highway due to the road works. This means about 15 minutes longer journey from Stanthorpe to Ballandean if you get all the Red light stops.
Gifts
If you had a gift that was not collected or taken to John’s shop, please bring it along.
The multi-draw collection of prizes and the Punter prizes look great.
What to wear
Sunday - Bookies are being trained and will be dressed in Bookie attire.
Everybody else come dressed for the races. Remember Fascinator or Hat.
If you remember, wearing a name badge is helpful.
MCs
We have two MC’s for the day. PDG Ross Smith and for the Race Events Ian Henderson.
Inductions
Wednesday evening Satellite Club Inducted Malcolm Durre to the Rotary Club of Stanthorpe.
Karma O’Reilly was introduced to the Satellite Club members.
Guest speaker was Andrew Bell Stanthorpe Ambulance Officer talking about the need for specialised first aid equipment for the Police in Stanthorpe.
By dining at the SSHS, the Satellite club is supporting the SSHS Students who are undertaking Hospitality Training.
Rotary Club of Stanthorpe will be inducting Janet Butler on the 10th May at our Welcome to Stanthorpe evening which is our next meeting at the International Club. Please bring a guest, and somebody new to town. Please remember to let Julie know for catering purposes. The Students will be catering for us that evening.
The Raffle
“Say no to Domestic Violence Winner was Vicki Cavanagh with Green C 022. Vicki said that was a nice surprise to win. She picked up her prize today at the International Club. Thank you to all who participated in this fundraising project.
Photo shoot
Today Jim Baxter, Julia Hassall, Russell Wantling and our Rotary Club of Stanthorpe Young Ambassador Karma O’Reilly had photos taken at the Rotary Park Quart Pot Creek to promote the Apple and Grape Fundraising Sponsorship. Karma will be looking to hold some fundraising events and will welcome you to her committee should you wish to help.
Public Image
There are two Rotary Club of Stanthorpe Articles in the Stanthorpe Today Paper.
Op Shop Formal at Heritage Estate and the Autumn Race Day Event Advertiser.
100 Years 100 Stories
Our Club has several stories in this book. Kim has circulated the purchasing information via email. The book will be launched 15th May at the District Conference at Twin Towns.
Changeover Date
28th June, please put it in your Diary. Invitations will be sent out towards the end of May.
Joke of the Week
Why should you never trust stairs?
They are always up to something.
Quote of the week Anon
Hope to see you all at the Autumn Race Day
Remember its Mothers Day 9th May which is the following Sunday.
Julia Hassall
President 20-21
0488 297 956
