It is with great sorrow that we inform you of the passing of Joan, wonderful wife of Michael. Joan passed away on Friday evening on the same day as the United Nations International Day of Peace and Chief Minister's Peace Prize which she and Michael created and championed over many years. Joan's legacies will live on and she will be missed.
For the next few weeks (while Bill enjoys Japan), Stephen McMillan will be editing the publishing the weekly Bulletin. Please send Stephen any input (meeting report, notes on the run etc) by email to sjmcmillan1974@live.com by 10 am on Monday.
Notes on the Run - 25th September 2025
It was lovely to have lunch with a good group of members this week. The sunshine was just perfect.
Welcome back to Ross back from the bush and bon voyage Bill off to Japan.
We are all geared up for the Peace Bell, International Day of Peace ceremony on Friday 19th. Many many thanks go to Astrida for her tenacious efforts to pull everything together.
Even before we close the curtain on that, we are looking towards the Candle Festival on 25th October - planning is underway.
Enjoy the spring weather.
P. Warrick
United Nations International Day of Peace - Friday ceremony at Canberra Rotary Peace Bell
The annual Chief Minister's Peace Prize was awarded to Ms Karen Middleton,Journalist and Author, who has reported extensively in conflict zones such as Afghanistan. She also represents the journalists who have been killed while reporting on wars, and those who continue to seek truth.
Ambassador Suzuki from the Embassy of Japan made a heart felt presentation for Peace.
DG Rob Shore came from Bateman's Bay to make a presentation and be involved in the awarding of the annual Chief Minister's Peace Prize to Karen Middleton.
Students from Radford college made a significant contribution to the ceremony
The United Nations speeches were the cornerstone of the ceremony
Karen Middleton strikes the Bell with a prayer for Peace.
Coming up
Date:
Chair:
Guest:
Member to propose Toast to Rotary, introduce guest, Thank, Write Up for Bulletin
25th September
Eric or Warrick
Dr Mark Lax The history of Coffee in the world.
Ross
2nd October
Ross
Wombat Bill – by Bill Waterhouse
Liz
9th October
Ross
Peter Jones: The story of Admiral Guy Griffiths
P. Warrick
16th October
Ross
Social meeting
Also coming up:
The Candle Festival at Canberra Nara Peace Park is fast approaching on Saturday 25th October. Make a note in your diary as we will need all hands-on deck to help with the sale of millions of Ninga Sausages, Beer, Wine and Sake, and Taiyaki pancakes from about 3.00pm to 9.30pm.
