Well, it seems that all you have to do is blink and another year has evaporated and we are launched into another exciting Rotary year. The 2026-2027 year has delivered us a wonderful start to the year.
At our 'Changeover Dinner' we again welcomed members of our extended Rotary family. It was a particular delight to welcome Honourary Member John Williams and Lindy as well as Alison Knight. You are always welcome to join us and you do not need an invitation.
The year past saw the Club achieve an excellent level of Community Service, supporting Maggies Markets and St David Neighbourhood Centre, our level of service is excellent considering the available members.
Thank you for all the service and support you have given to the Club and the Community.
I mentioned at the meeting every President marks highlights during the Presidential year. For me, the opportunity to induct new Rotarians and recognise individuals as Paul Harris Fellows. Both of those moments were realised with the induction of Mark Ward and Natalie Booker and the recognition of Johnno, Paul, Dudley and Alan as Paul Harris Fellows with Sapphires.
I thought we might revisit a message from last year.
Why Join Rotary?
Joining Rotary offers numerous benefits,
including networking opportunities,
personal growth,
community service,
and the chance to make a global impact.
Networking Opportunities: Rotary provides a platform to connect with a diverse group of people. This cross-section of society allows members to expand their business contacts and develop meaningful relationships.
Community Service: Members engage in various service projects that address local and global challenges, such as health care, education and poverty alleviation. This commitment to service fosters a sense of fulfillment and purpose.
Personal Growth and Development: Membership in Rotary continues one's growth and education in human relations and personal development.
Leadership Development: Rotary is an organization of leaders and successful people. Serving in Rotary positions is like a college education. Leadership: - learning how to motivate, influence and lead leaders.
Nice People: Rotarians above all are nice people - the nicest people on the face of the earth. They are important people who follow the policy of "it is nice to be important but it is more important to be nice."
The Absence of an” Official Creed": Rotary has no secret handshake, no secret policy, no official creed, no secret meetings or rituals. It is an open society of men and women who simply believe in helping others.
Have you been thinking membership in the past few weeks?
How will you contribute to our membership growth and Create Lasting Impact this year?
In 2026-2027, let's strive to
Create Lasting Impact for Rotary,
Create Lasting Impact for our Club
and
Create Lasting Impact for our Community.
Allan James
President
Rotary Club of Salisbury
Last Meeting
Attendance Report
10 members, 9 guests
Upcoming Events
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 Meetings
Tuesday 8th September
Dinner Meeting
Guest Speaker - Karis Tse RYTS Leader 2026
Karis will explain RYTS and the benefit it provides to school leavers. RYTS is the acronym for Rotary Youth Transition Seminar.
Duty Officers
Chair: Allan James
Sergeant: Alan Charles
Fellowship: Debbie James
3 Minute Musings/Rotary Information: Johnno Chen
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
The Rotary Foundation Update
Thanks to Rotary leaders, members, donors, and supporters worldwide, The Rotary Foundation continues to advance Rotary’s mission and create lasting change in communities both locally and globally. We are pleased to share that together, we raised more than US$477 million (unaudited) in gifts and commitments during 2025-26.
These gifts empower Rotary members to carry out sustainable projects that improve people’s health, expand access to education, protect the environment, alleviate poverty, and promote peace around the globe.
Thanks to the collective efforts of Rotary members, leaders, and supporters, our Foundation was able to:
Award 1,804 global grants, 463 district grants, and 61 disaster response grants in 2025-26
Work with our partners to vaccinate more than 350 million children in 28 countries during 2025
Open our newest Rotary Peace Center at Symbiosis International University in India
These achievements are possible because of people like you who champion Rotary’s mission through leadership, service, advocacy, and generosity.
Regional and district-level fundraising reports will be shared soon, and audited financial results will follow in the coming months. Thank you for all you do to support our Foundation and help Rotary create opportunities, strengthen communities, and advance lasting change.
Together, we are Doing Good in the World.
Sincerely,
Holger Knaack
2025-26 Trustee Chair
The Rotary Foundation
India’s Bharat Pandya selected to be 2028-29 Rotary International President
Bharat Pandya, a member of the Rotary Club of Borivli, Mumbai, India, is the selection of the nominating committee for Rotary International president for 2028-29. He will officially become the president-nominee on 15 September if there are no other challenging candidates.
After receiving undergraduate and postgraduate degrees from Seth G. S. Medical College and King Edward Memorial Hospital in Mumbai, Pandya practiced as a general and laparoscopic surgeon for 38 years. Among other professional recognitions, he was awarded fellowships by the Association of Surgeons of India and the International College of Surgeons and earned the Borivli Medical Brotherhood’s Outstanding Performance Award. He is a founding member of the Association of Minimal Access Surgeons of India and was a board member and vice chair of Jan Shikshan Sansthan, a government-sponsored vocational training and skill development institute. He received the Mumbai Gaurav (Pride of Mumbai) Award from Sanskriti Yuva Sanstha and the Indian Global Foundation.
Pandya has served as an RI director and treasurer and on numerous committees, among them the Finance Committee and the Strategic Planning Committee. He has served in multiple positions for The Rotary Foundation: trustee, vice chair, Executive Committee chair, and vice chair of the Finance and Stewardship committees. He is currently chair of the RI Programs Committee and vice chair of The Rotary Foundation Programs Committee. He served on the India PolioPlus Committee in 2011-15, during which time India was certified polio-free.
Pandya and his wife, Madhavi, a past district chair of Inner Wheel District 314, are Major Donors and Benefactors. They have two daughters and one granddaughter.
Rotary District 9620 News
Zone 8 Redistricting FAQ
Redistricting FAQ – Zone 8
This Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document is intended to help Rotary and Rotaract members, clubs, and district leaders understand the proposed Zone 8 redistricting plans connected to the Regionalisation Pilot. This document can be shared with members as required. 1. What is the Zone 8 Regionalisation Pilot?
The Zone 8 Regionalisation Pilot is an initiative designed to test a modern, regionally relevant governance structure for Rotary in Zone 8. Its purpose is to support new ways to grow Rotary, expand reach, increase impact, and strengthen support for clubs and members across the region. 2. Why is redistricting being considered now?
Redistricting is being considered as part of post-pilot planning and futureproofing for Rotary in Zone 8.
Although redistricting was paused during the pilot, leaders recognised the need to plan not only for 2028, but also for 2038 and beyond. The goal is to avoid the need for another major redistricting process in just a few years. 3. Who developed the proposed redistricting plan?
A Redistricting Working Group was established at the direction of the RI Board following the January 2026 Board meeting. The group was led by RI Director Jennifer Scott and included representatives from each District Governor cohort, the Rotary South Pacific Board, the Regionalisation Pilot Steering Group, and RI staff.
The entertainer and philanthropist Dolly Parton died 25 August 2026. This Q&A was originally published in the March 2010 issue of The Rotarian (now Rotary) magazine. Later that year, she spoke at the Rotary International Convention in Montreal, Canada.
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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.
