The Rotary Club of Port Macquarie West

Port Macquarie Foreshore Markets
2025-08-09 08:00 - 12:00, 2025-07-12 08:00 - 12:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Westport Park, 18 Park Street, PORT MACQUARIE, NSW, 2444, Australia
Our Club attends the Port Macquarie Foreshore Markets each month to showcase our Rotary projects and rattle the bucket to raise funds for the community.
Volunteers are needed.
Work: rattle the bucket and meet and greet people as they enter the markets.
Contact Mike Schulzer to volunteer: mschulzer@bigpond.com

2025 Homelessness Awareness Day
2025-08-08 08:30 - 12:30 | Glasshouse Port Macquarie, 30-42 Clarence Street &, Hay Street, PORT MACQUARIE, NSW, 2444, Australia
The Rotary Club of Port Macquarie West will be supporting 2025 Homelessness Awareness Day by holding a barbecue at the Glasshouse in Port Macquarie. Those less fortunate can attend the event and seek assistance from government and non-government services while a free barbecue is being served.
This is just another way that Rotary can serve and Unite for Good in our community.

Dinner Meeting - Guest Speaker Brad Trethewey from Essential Energy
2025-08-05 18:30 - 20:00 | Port City Bowling Club, 4 Owen St, Port Macquarie, NSW, 2444, Australia
Tonight’s Rotary Dinner Meeting will feature Brad Trethewey from Essential Energy who will discuss the innovative technology in renewables (some world first) being installed in the Mid North Coast. All Welcome!
Please RSVP (One Week Prior) to rotarypmqwest@gmail.com

Vocational Night - Port Macquarie History Tour
2025-07-29 17:30 - 20:30 | NSW
Vocational night will be held at St Thomas’ Anglican Church Port Macquarie.
A tour of the fifth oldest Anglican Church in New South Wales, built entirely by convict hands will be held tonight, along with viewing of artifacts dating back to 1828 when the church was opened, said to be erected on the Hill overlooking the town to save the souls of the convict sinners. The town relocated 1831 to surround the church.
The tour will take us to the top of the clock tower to overlook the breathtaking views of the town.
At the conclusion of the tour, members are invited to dinner at HomeSlice Pizza Bar on the corner of Clarence and Murray Street, Port Macquarie.
To find out more about St Thomas’ Anglican Church, please visit: https://stthomaspmq.org.au/heritage
To view the menu of HomeSlice Pizza Bar please see the link: https://homeslice-pizza-bar.square.site/
Please register your attendance at: rotarypmqwest@gmail.com

Social Night - Soul of Seoul
2025-07-22 18:00 - 20:30 | Sovereign Place Town Centre, 15 Chancellors Drive, Thrumster, NSW, 2444, Australia
Social night at Soul of Seoul Korean Restaurant is organised for tonight for members to try some new culinary delights, relax and have a laugh with members and friends.
All welcome, friends, partners and Rotarians alike.
BYO meal.
Bookings are essential through our email below.
Find out about the menu by visiting: https://www.sovereignhills.com.au/our-stores/soul-of-seoul
RSVP: rotarypmqwest@gmail.com

Rotary Emergency Services Awards
2025-07-15 18:00 - 20:30 | Port City Bowling Club, 4 Owen St, Port Macquarie, NSW, 2444, Australia
The Rotary Club of Port Macquarie West and the Rotary e-Club of 9650 are hosting the Emergency Services Awards.
This event aims to thank our first responders for the exceptional support they provide our community while singling out those who have gone far above and beyond their call of duty, in the past year, to help someone in need.
Price – $25 (canapes)
RSVP: 8 July 2025
Contact: rotarypmqwest@gmail.com
A community event – come and support your emergency services.
Everyone welcome!

Rotary Community Centre Working Bee
2025-07-12 08:00 - 11:00 | Rotary Community Centre, 198 Hastings River Drive, Port Macquarie, NSW, 2444, Australia
Saturday, 12 July – Rotary Community Centre Working Bee
Time: 8:00 am – 11 am.
Location: Rotary Community Centre, 198 Hastings River Drive, Port Macquarie
Work: Gardens, Railing on ramp, clean fans, change crockery in new cupboard. General cleaning
RSVP: PP Julie Constable – 0427 771 707 or ms.j.constable@gmail.com

Board Meeting
2025-07-08 18:00 - 20:00 | Port City Bowling Club, 4 Owen St, Port Macquarie, NSW, 2444, Australia
Monthly Rotary Board Meeting for Directors.
Members of the Rotary Club of Port Macquarie West are welcome to attend.
Please notify inability to attend a Board Meeting to the President or Secretary. Where applicable, Assistant Directors are encouraged to attend and present business on behalf of the Director.
Thank you

Club Assembly
2025-07-01 18:30 - 20:00 | Port City Bowling Club, 4 Owen St, Port Macquarie, NSW, 2444, Australia
A Club Assembly will be held tonight to discuss 2025-2026 Rotary Year goals and objectives.
The Club Assembly will include a meal as per a normal Club Dinner Meeting. No guest speaker will be present on the night.
Agenda Items

President’s welcome
Treasurer’s Report of Financials
Directors’ Overview on current Projects – An opportunity for feedback will be provided to all members
Dinner Meetings Satisfaction
Membership Report and discussion on attracting new members.
Members feedback on the club’s strengths and weaknesses – This is an opportunity to provide feedback on matters not already discussed.

Feedback can be provided before the meeting via email: rotarypmqwestpresident@gmail.com
RSVP and Agenda items Contact: the Secretary Moira on the google calendar or email: rotarypmqwest@gmail.com

Rotary Club of Port Macquarie Changeover
2025-06-24 18:00 - 20:00 | Panthers Port Macquarie, Settlement City, 1 Bay Street, PORT MACQUARIE, NSW, 2444, Australia
Celebrating the Rotary Club of Port Macquarie Changeover.

Rotary International Convention, Calgary, Canada
2025-06-21 08:00 - 2025-06-25 17:00 | Stampede Park, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Embark on an exhilarating journey of connection and inspiration at the 2025 Rotary International Convention in Calgary! Engage in riveting discussions, learn from distinguished speakers, and explore enlightening breakout sessions against the backdrop of Calgary’s picturesque beauty nestled amid the Canadian Rockies.
Fueled by friendship and a spirit of collaboration, exchange best practices, ignite innovative projects, and form lifelong connections with fellow changemakers from around the world.
Take part in this transformative, one-of-a-kind event and experience the Magic All Around at the 2025 Rotary International Convention in Calgary, Canada 21-25 June 2025.

Dinner Meeting
2025-06-17 18:00 - 20:00 | NSW
Time: 6:00 pm for 6:30 pm start
Location: Port City Bowling Club (Downstairs), 4 Owen Street, Port Mac
Guest Speaker: The Nature School students, Lois and Kiliski will join us to discuss a school project involving the making of 3D prosthetic hands to be donated to those in our community born without a hand.
Also joining us is Zion to discuss the Nature School’s trip to Lord Howe Island. Accompanying the students is teacher Lloyd Godson and parent Jess.
Topic of Discussion: National Youth Science Forum (NYSF). We sponsored the students attendance.
RSVP: Moira Magrath through Google Calendar (preferred) or 0411 152 598

Port Macquarie Foreshore Markets
2025-06-14 08:00 - 12:00 | Westport Park, 18 Park Street, PORT MACQUARIE, NSW, 2444, Australia
Rotary will be seeking donations to support our community projects. You will see the volunteers out and about, rattling the bucket at the markets. In winter, we will be collecting donations of warm items for our Winter Woollies Drive 2025.

Board Meeting CANCELLED
2025-06-10 18:00 - 20:00 | Port City Bowling Club, 4 Owen St, Port Macquarie, NSW, 2444, Australia
The Rotary Board Meeting for Tuesday, June 10, has been cancelled due to Changeover month and the event clashing with the Rotary Club of Wauchope Changeover. The Board will reconvene in July.
Thank you
Brendan Seed
President 2025-2026

Recycling Collection & Coffee Catch-Up
2025-06-10 08:30 - 09:30 | NRMA Breakwall Caravan Park, Munster Street, PORT MACQUARIE, NSW, 2444, Australia
Our One Hundred Thousand Million Recycling project is conducted weekly at the NRMA Holiday Park in Port Macquarie.
Rotarians and friends of Rotary join the efforts of emptying used cans, bottles and plastics from the four Rotary Cages at the caravan park from 8:30 am. This is followed by a coffee catch-up at Studio 3 Espresso, Murray Street, Port Macquarie.
Contact Mike Schulzer – Community Service Director

Rotary Youth Program of Enrichment (RIPEN)
2025-06-07 - 2025-06-09 | St Francis Retreat, 2 Thomson Place, BONNY HILLS NSW, 2445, Australia
RYPEN aims to offer an enriching and challenging experience for students in Years 7 to 12. The weekend camp balances social interaction, guest speakers who help students develop life skills, and engaging activities and adventures. If the maximum number of participants is reached, preference will be given to older students.
Open to Ages 13-17

Christmas Party Dinner
2025-06-04 08:00 - 17:00 | NSW
Our Rotary Club Christmas Party will be celebrated at the Port City Bowling Club. Partners, friends and visitors welcome to attend for a two course meal including tea/coffee.
Attire: Christmas theme
We will be calling on donations for food items to help our most vulnerable over Christmas. Non-perishables are welcomed and can be brought to the Club dinner for collection.
Raffles, choir singing and trivia will feature on the night.

Changeover Rotary Club of Port Macquarie West
2025-06-03 18:00 - 20:00 | Port City Bowling Club, 4 Owen St, Port Macquarie, NSW, 2444, Australia
Time: 6:00 pm for 6:30 pm start
Location: Port City Bowling Club
Changeover: Keiren Freeman & Steve Towle
RSVP: Moira Magrath through Google Calendar (preferred) or 0411 152 598

Dinner Meeting
2025-05-20 18:00 - 20:00 | Port City Bowling Club, 4 Owen St, Port Macquarie, NSW, 2444, Australia
Time: 6:00 pm for 6:30 pm start
Location: Port City Bowling Club (Downstairs), 4 Owen Street, Port Mac
Guest Speaker (TBC): Raelene Myers, Community Relations Manager for Essential Energy
Topic of Discussion: news on innovation and technology locally for Essential Energy
RSVP: Moira Magrath through Google Calendar (preferred) or 0411 152 598

Board Meeting
2025-05-13 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-04-08 18:00 - 20:00 | Port City Bowling Club, 4 Owen St, Port Macquarie, NSW, 2444, Australia
Time: 6:00 pm
Location: Port City Bowling Club – Board Room downstairs in the Club
RSVP: Please advise Secretary or President’s if absent

Dinner Meeting
2025-05-06 18:00 - 20:00 | Port City Bowling Club, 4 Owen St, Port Macquarie, NSW, 2444, Australia
Time: 6:00 pm for 6:30 pm start
Location: Port City Bowling Club (Downstairs), 4 Owen Street, Port Mac
Guest Speaker: Deb Tougher, Outreach Manager YP Space MNC & Claudia Buckby, Coordinator Hike
Topic of Discussion: Hike for Homeless July 2025
RSVP: Moira Magrath through Google Calendar (preferred) or 0411 152 598

Ironman Australia Port Macquarie
2025-05-04 | NSW
The original IRONMAN race on Australian shores, UKG IRONMAN Australia has been where it all begins for so many Australian IRONMAN athletes. Join the annual pilgrimage to the race’s home in Port Macquarie. The most varied IRONMAN course on the continent, UKG IRONMAN Australia brings you something new around every corner. A unique river swim with the iconic weir crossing leads into a bike ride past classic Australian countryside and beautiful coastline, before a run through the warm heart of Port Macquarie brings you to the ultimate finish line.

(TBC) Launch of Winter Woollies Project
2025-05-01 12:00 - 14:00 | NSW
Location: TBC
Media Op: 10:00 am
Requirements: Bring your Winter Woollies for props

Social Night
2025-04-29 18:00 - 21:00 | NSW
Event Time: TBC (Evening)
Location: TBC
RSVP: Moira Magrath through Google Calendar (preferred) or 0411 152 598

ANZAC Tribute Night (TBC)
2025-04-22 18:00 - 20:00 | Port City Bowling Club, 4 Owen St, Port Macquarie, NSW, 2444, Australia
Time: 6:00 pm for 6:30 pm start
Location: Port City Bowling Club (Downstairs), 4 Owen Street, Port Mac
Guest Speaker: TBC
RSVP: Moira Magrath through Google Calendar (preferred) or 0411 152 598

Youth Homelessness Matters Day (TBC)
2025-04-16 09:00 - 17:00 | NSW
Event: Cooking a BBQ for Youth Homelessness
Time: TBC (Daytime)
Location: TBC
RSVP: Michael Schulzer – mschulzer@bigpond.com or 0467 005 857

Dinner Meeting
2025-04-15 18:00 - 20:00 | Port City Bowling Club, 4 Owen St, Port Macquarie, NSW, 2444, Australia
Time: 6:00 pm for 6:30 pm start
Location: Port City Bowling Club (Downstairs), 4 Owen Street, Port Mac
Guest Speaker (TBC): Corey Tutt from DeadlyScience
Topic of Discussion: DeadlyScience education in regional and remote schools
RSVP: Moira Magrath through Google Calendar (preferred) or 0411 152 598

Port Macquarie Foreshore Markets
2025-04-12 08:00 - 12:00 | Westport Park, 18 Park Street, PORT MACQUARIE, NSW, 2444, Australia
Time: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm.
Location: Westport Park
RSVP: Mike Schulzer – 0467 005 857 or mschulzer@bigpond.com
