The club board met on Monday, May 25, with Kevin Hall substituting for David Alexander.
Key Decisions & Financials
- Membership fees for 2026-27 remain unchanged at $330 (incl. GST).
- Finances remain strong. The draft budget forecasts an operating deficit to fund major local donations, drawing from fundraising reserves. Committee chairs will be asked to trim expenditure for the final budget.
- The board acknowledged the quality of our 2026 RYLA candidates but confirmed that the club should preference candidates from our Interact Clubs and local Secondary Colleges.
- Anthony Calinan was re-endorsed as Club Insurance Officer. Direct all insurance queries to Anthony rather than District.
Project & Committee Updates
- Our Op-Shop recorded its second-highest revenue on record. Sincere thanks to Kathy Monley and the volunteer team.
- The Manningham Business Awards launch on Wednesday, 3 June at the Bendigo Bank Business Breakfast.
- Bunnings has signed on as a sponsor for the Schools Speech Competition.
- After a successful year, the Community Welfare & Health Committee is revising its 2026-27 Charter.
- International, Foundation & Sustainability Projects: Progress continues on West Kenya Dignity Packs, a Prostate Cancer Research grant, and sustainability projects for plastic recycling in Sabah (Malaysia) and tree planting in East Timor (led by RC Melbourne).
- Operations & Membership: A website update is underway. The 2nd-Wednesday catering will be moving to the Manningham Hotel from August. Membership Chair Brian Negus will be reaching out to less regular attendees.