At our last meeting we welcomed DG Mark Williams for his Official DG's Visit. DG Mark reminded us of the three important elements of Rotary, the Rotary Club, Rotary International and the Rotary Foundation.
The Rotary Club is the basis and grass roots of Rotary. The Club contains the members, the 'Guerilla Solders for Humanity' as he called us. Rotarians through their Club are able to achieve and do more than almost every NGO. We know our community, how to involve our community and what our community needs.
Rotary International is the glue that holds all clubs together and provides the necessary administration, governance and resources for clubs to fulfil the Mission of Rotary which is to provide service to others, promote integrity, and advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through our fellowship of business, professional, and community leaders.
The Rotary Foundation gives clubs the financial support to fulfil our mission. DG Mark encouraged us to not only support the Foundation, but to also utilise the Foundation by identifying meaningful projects and seeking a grant from the Foundation.
We have a job ahead of us to ensure the Rotary Club of Salisbury continues to fulfil the Mission of Rotary and honour the legacy created by our fellow members who founded and lived the club over the years past.
In 2025-2026, let's strive to
Unite for good for Rotary,
Unite for good for our Club
and
Unite for good for our Community.
Allan James
President
Rotary Club of Salisbury
Last Meeting
Attendance Report
8 members, 4 guests
Upcoming Events
27th January 2026 - General Meeting
10th February 2026 - Club Birthday Dinner
Club Updates
While we are rebuilding, our caterer is having difficulty catering for our small numbers. Ace has agreed to provide meals for one meeting a month at which we will pay for a minimum number.
On the other meeting/s we will either self cater or simply not have meal. This may also give us a chance to get through some more business.
Next Meeting
Tuesday 27th January
General Meeting
Club Matters
Duty Officers
Chair: Allan James
Sergeant: Paul Straka
Fellowship: All
3 Minute Musings/Rotary Information: Alan Charles
Friends of Rotary, Partners and non-members are welcome to attend
If you cannot fulfil a designated duty officer role please make arrangements for another member to take over your role.
Only payment via EFT or bank transfer is accepted.
Rotary International News
Rotary International president-elect emphasizes effective action and ‘embracing the world with open arms’
Rotary International President-elect Olayinka H. Babalola called on members to Create Lasting Impact by making their clubs more welcoming, carrying out impactful projects, and allowing their Rotary experiences to transform them personally.
“Rotary has changed us. It has shaped who we are and made us better people,” Babalola said at Rotary’s International Assembly in Orlando, Florida, USA, on 12 January. “We often talk about changing the world. We talk about ending polio, about building peace. We do not think enough about how Rotary transforms us.”
Meet your 2026-27 Rotary president, Olayinka Hakeem Babalola
Olayinka “Yinka” Hakeem Babalola is sitting on the wrong side of his desk, staring at the tiny squares on the laptop perched in front of him. He’s just finished speaking on a call with 300 Rotaractors from the African continent and other parts of the world, Rotary’s president-elect explains as he turns down the volume. “They held a celebration for me because I’m a past Rotaractor,” he says. By seeing Babalola, himself once in their shoes, embarking on the highest position in Rotary, who knows how many of the 300 he will inspire. It’s early October, less than two months since the Rotary International Board of Directors selected Babalola to lead Rotary, in a special session in late August after the resignation of RI President-elect SangKoo Yun, who died shortly after, following months of cancer treatment.
It’s only the second trip to Rotary headquarters for Babalola, of the Rotary Club of Trans Amadi in Nigeria, since his selection. His office is nearly empty, void so far of all the gifts Rotary leaders tend to accumulate during their travels as an incoming president.
Are you ready to connect with like-minded leaders and make a lasting impact on communities worldwide? Join us for the 2026 Rotary Combined Districts 9560, 9620 and 9640 District Conference at Royal Pines, where our theme is “Reaching Across Boundaries.”
From inspiring keynote speakers and project reports, to networking sessions with community champions, we’re bringing people together from all over—uniting passions, sharing innovations, and embracing diverse perspectives.
At Rotary, we believe that when we stand together, we can move mountains. “Reaching Across Boundaries” means tearing down walls, forging new partnerships, and creating solutions that transcend borders and barriers.
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Golf Tournament Friday 1st May
Chef's Choice Welcome Banquet Friday evening 1st May
Conference Sessions Saturday 2nd May and Sunday 3rd May
Boogie Wonderland 70s and 80s Gala Saturday 2nd May
Ravishankar Dakoju pledged that he and his wife and fellow club member, Paola Dakoju, would donate approximately US$50 million (4.5 billion Indian rupees) to The Rotary Foundation.
A husband-and-wife team came up with first aid for mental health on a dog walk. They want you — yes, you — to join this global movement
Duty Officers:
The Chairman speaks to the Guest Speaker prior to the start of the meeting to obtain introductory information. The Chairman must also check with the President for any special duties during the meeting.
Directors and Members are to advise the Chairman prior to the start of the meeting if they which to give a report or speak during the meeting.
The Fellowship Officer is to meet each Visitor individually and escort them to the Registration table and introduce them to the Duty Officers. The Fellowship Officer is to assist with the issue of the Visitor’s card and to introduce the visitor to the club members.
Apologies should be emailed to the Club Admin no later than Monday morning.
We acknowledge the First Nations people as the original inhabitants of Australia. We recognise, respect and celebrate the cultural distinctions of First Nations people and value their rich and positive contribution to not only Queensland but also to the broader Australian society.
