BULLETIN 

The District Conference was held in Hobart in March with the theme Be Inspired. Chris and Vivien Reynolds gave an interesting report on this conference and it seems that the chance to meet fellow Rotarians, hear from inspirational speakers and leaders and have great fun at the nautical-themed conference dinner inspired them! Planning is underway for the 2027 district conference. The Rotary International Convention in 2027 is scheduled for June 26–30 in Barcelona, Spain. Time to start your planning.

MEP – the trip to Hamer Hall to hear the MSO will take place on Friday, May 8.

Jo, Pam, Eileen and Judy will be attending along with local school students and staff.

Mornington Secondary College News Following Linda Stanton’s retirement, advertising for the position of Principal will happen soon. The highly-regarded principal from Rosebud Secondary School, Lisa Holt, is in the Acting Principal’s role.

The wonderful Model United Nations Award, MUNA, will recommence later this year and applications the online registration form will open in June. This event gives students an opportunity to work cooperatively, negotiate and compromise in a respectful way and these skills are much needed today. 

RYLA – we hope to announce the name of a successful applicant shortly.

Last Wednesday was Committee Meeting week and our Community Service and Youth Service groups met to discuss plans while the Art Show committee had a well-deserved rest.

There is no general meeting this week - there is a Board Meeting at 5pm.

The next screening of The Ranch will take place at the Rosebud Cinema on Tuesday, 28th April at 6:30pm and will be followed by a Q & A session. The Mornington Peninsula now records the highest rate of homelessness of any local government area.