Eumundi Voice Issue 121, 10 July 2025

COMMUNITY

Annual Changeover Dinner

A wonderful evening of celebration was held at the annual Rotary Club of Eumundi Changeover Dinner at Sala Thai on 3 July. Eumundi Rotarians, their families, community leaders and members of other Rotary clubs marked the occasion with presentations throughout the evening, outlining the many projects and accomplishments over the past year, whilst looking forward to the year ahead.

Outgoing President Olivia Dolan expressed her pride in the club's achievements. Highlights included the milestone of publishing 100 issues of Eumundi Voice, collaborating with the Kind Community Project to certify Eumundi as the first Kind Community in the world, and donating $20,000 toward the flood disasters in Qld and NSW. “Good things happen when we work together,” said Olivia.

Each service lead highlighted their portfolio’s achievements during the evening across the areas of community, youth, international, club, vocation, membership and the club’s major project the Eumundi Voice magazine.

Greg Ison, Chair of Eumundi Rotary Initiatives Ltd – the entity that operates Eumundi Voice – reported on the ongoing success of the publication. A total of $62,060 has been donated to the community since the magazine’s inception 5 years ago.

End-of-year donations made by Eumundi Rotary included: Eumundi State School chaplaincy program (Chappy Sam), Noosa Women’s Shed, Polio Plus and Australian Rotary Health.

A special part of the evening was recognition of Mick Barton – club quartermaster – who was presented with the President’s Award for his dedication and service for ensuring the smooth running of many of the club’s bbqs and events held throughout the year.

Incoming President Tania Broadbent accepted the Chain of Office with the assistance of Immediate Past District Governor Sue Mulraney, before sharing her vision for the year ahead.

“This year’s Rotary theme – Unite for Good –emphasises the power of collective action to create positive change. By uniting for good, we create meaningful partnerships, collaborate and work together to turn problems into solutions. It is also how we lead – not through titles or applause, but with humility, humanity and heart.”

If you are interested in joining our group of committed individuals please email: secretary.eumundi@rotary9620.org or visit eumundirotary.org.au.