Dr David Holford spoke of the life on the Mercey Ship & about the work that the Mercy Ship performed during his period on it. Most of their time was spent in Sierra Leone & Togo on the West Africa Coast. 02/06/04

Rotarian guest Jayant Kuc Karni, from Mulund, Monbai, who is visiting Australia on a Friendship Exchange with his wife & 8 other Rotarians. 12/05/04

Simon Chamberlain – Induction with President Phil and sponsor Neil Lyon 07/04/04

Guest Speaker – David Hinwood – Spoke about  ROMAC. Rotary Overseas Medical Aid for Children was formed in 1985. David thanked by Brian Yeo 07/04/04

Shann Chain & Tim Hansen receive their National Youth Science Awards
   Tim Hansen has been selected to attend a South African version of National Youth Science Forum with a group of six participants. Our very own Alan Coates is helping Tim to raise the $5,000 required.  31/03/04

At today’s meeting Garnet Wood presented a speech about the Bowel Scan Programme  03/03/04

Beverage Dispenser – a first for the ladies.04/02/04

Our meeting today was highlighted by a visit from the Costa Bros from Mildura. Don & Paul Costa are attending their 12th Country Music Festival. They spoke very highly of the organization & general running of the Festival & rate it the "Best in the world". Judging by the number of people in Peel Street watching their performance it is not hard to work out that the general public rate the Costa Bros very highly also. 21/01/04

 Dobe Newton, head of the C.M.A.A College brought along two of his students, Becky Willis from Brisbane & Drew McAlister from Sydney. They entertained us with a couple of "own composition" songs in true country music style. It is certainly pleasing to see that the support we give to the Country Music College is used to promote such exciting new talent as these two young 14/01/04

The club was fortunate to welcome a new member Scott Irving and his wife Alison. Scott was inducted today and his father - in - law Graham Crane, a member of Gunnedah Rotary was also in attendance. 24/12/03

Our guest speaker was Lotte Eke-Goransson a Youth Exchange Student from Sweeden. Lotte is being hosted by Tamworth-On-Peel Club and was accompanied by their President John Robinson, good to see you Robbo. Lotte gave us a speech and slide presentation about Sweden and her district , town and life. 17/12/03

Welcome to our/ new member Chris Sheppeard. 27/11/03/

We welcomed Paul Robinson formerly a member of Hay Rotary, to our club. I am sure Paul will fit into our club very well. 19/11/03

At today's meeting our guest speaker Peter Schroeder, gave us an excellent insight to the problems surrounding the Registered Clubs Association and the State Government's poker machine tax. It would appear that no matter which way the clubs go they are fighting a losing battle. The Government has seized on a means of "Topping Up" the coffers and is going full steam ahead no matter what. 19/11/03

The guest speakers were Shan Chain & Tim Hansen who are our National Youth Science Forum candidates going to Canberra in late January 04. They presented an excellent roundup of their preparation and expectations of the N.Y.S.F.  12/11/03

Dr Les Rae and Fred Edwards gave us a very good insight into the way we can "Lend a Hand" by going on a F.A.I.M. trip to the Solomons. The experience and enjoyment that can be obtained from going on one of these trips will surely motivate someone from our club to volunteer for this worthwhile project. 05/11/03