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Hear Joe Hockey for Phoenix House/Crows Nest club Kirribilli Club Jun 21, 2013 12:30 PM

Used Office Furniture Sale THE MEAN FIDDLER Jun 22, 2013 09:00 AM - Jun 23, 2013 04:00 PM

Rotary International Convention Lisbon, Portugal Jun 23, 2013 - Jun 26, 2013

CHANGEOVER 2013 ROTARY CLUB OF PENRITH VALLEY Panthers world of Entertainment Jun 26, 2013 06:30 PM

Rotaract Changeover Jun 29, 2013

District 9680 “Changeover” The Lyceum, Castle Hill RSL Club

 The 2013 District Changeover will be historic!

It is the last changeover for D9680. The changeover will

launch Rotary District 9685 - one of only two districts

covering the Sydney metropolitan area.

From the Mountains to the Sea north of Sydney Harbour,

reaching across the Hawkesbury River and north to Toukley

on the Central Coast.  The Blue Mountains define its 

western boundary, beautiful beaches define its eastern

border, and rural communities make up its western and northern borders.  The 

District will contain 79 Rotary Clubs and over 2,260 Rotarians.

Be there - click here to register now

2014 District Conference seeking sponsors

Planning for the 2014 District Conference is underway.  The objective is to have a very affordable conference leading into the Rotary International Convention so attendance from our district at both events is maximised.

Various sponsorship packages are available.  Our Conference Team will be very pleased to present the opportunities to those keen to sponsor the events planned for 23 February.

If you or your organisation would like to consider the opportunity, please express interest by email to sponsorship@rotarydistrict9685.org.au. If you know someone who might have interest, we would also like to hear from you.

 

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Governor's Message Posted by Peter Tang on Jun 14, 2013

Dear Rotary Friends and Friends of Rotary My penultimate newsletter: what to write about, tapping my keyboard with two fingers? Some shrewd observation? a travelogue of the last two

weeks? or a bit of behind the scenes? Well, maybe everything I can fit in…..

At the end of May was the last District 9680 Presidents’ Meeting. This year, I allocated each meeting to an Avenue of Service and the Foundation, with my Chairs organizing programs from Rotaract, Australian Rotary Health, Skills Olympics, International Workshop and the clearest explanation of the workings of the Foundation ever heard. Invited along were the Club Chairs relevant to the evening. I feel this has given new purpose to Presidents’ Meetings, with them being no longer just a distribution point for large yellow envelopes.

It’s always great to see Clubs tailoring their projects and fund raising to the characteristics of their local communities. Janelle and I have attended Neutral Bay’s night of champagne and art, Hunters Hill’s wine tasting, Gosford/Gosford City’s Band Concerts and the fun runs/cycle classics of many clubs. On a cold Sunday night on 2 June, Lindfield Club put on The Great Gatsby at Roseville Cinema: right film, right venue and much organization and ticket selling. The theatre was FULL, the vibe was great and I trust many funds raised.

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Jul 05, 2013 06:30 PM

District 9690 End of Year Marconi Club Jul 07, 2013

DG's Official Visit - Rotary Club of Kincumber Rotary Club of Kincumber Jul 08, 2013 06:30 PM

“Meet the Mayor” visits commence Jul 09, 2013

Presidents’ Meeting Castle Hill RSL Club Jul 12, 2013 06:30 PM

Committee of Association Meeting Thornleigh Office Jul 19, 2013 04:00 PM

Team Meeting Thornleigh Office Jul 19, 2013 06:00 PM

PDG Meeting Thornleigh Office Jul 20, 2013 10:00 AM

DG Official Visit - Riverside Zone Next Generations Club Aug 06, 2013 07:00 PM

TRIVIA NIGHT - Rotary Club of Rouse Hill Rouse Hill Anglican Church Hall Aug 10, 2013 07:00 PM

17th Rotary National MUNA Museum of Australian Democracy Aug 16, 2013 - Aug 18, 2013

National Skills Week Aug 26, 2013 - Sep 01, 2013

The 24th Annual Memorial Cup At MANLY GOLF CLUB MANLY GOLF CLUB Sep 12, 2013 10:30 AM

Hat Day Oct 11, 2013

Aust Rotary Health Awareness Race Day Hawkesbury Race Club Oct 13, 2013

Rotary Foundation Dinner Epping Club Oct 18, 2013 06:30 PM

RYLA Vision Valley Jan 12, 2014 - Jan 18, 2014

2014 District Conference The Concourse Feb 23, 2014

Umina Rotary Youth Exchange Weekend Mar 22, 2014

Rotary International Convention Sydney, Australia Jun 01, 2014 - Jun 04, 2014

Belrose Rotary had their Charities Presentation and Sponsors evening on Tuesday this week. I’ve noticed a number of Clubs have taken on these nights with recognition of the local groups they work with and thanks for the sponsors who make the giving possible. It’s wonderful to have them in the one room so the sponsors can see and hear where there contributions go. It also frees up the club’s Changeover from cheque presentations allowing more focus on fellowship and recognition of Club members.

President Debbie of Belrose had the usual reservations of “just being a small club” (of 28) and “not achieving everything we wanted to do”. I could not DISAGREE more. Trying to summarise their efforts as best as I can:

* Vocational – Pride of Workmanship, Apprentice and Small Business Awards; the NINETEENTH year of hosting year 11 students from Peak Hill for business visits and travelling up there to prepare them for interviews;

* Youth - in and outbound exchange students, sponsoring students to RYPEN, RYLA, Science Challenge and two teams to MUNA; Public Speaking competitions for primary and secondary schools; supporting a peer support scheme;

* Community – Mothers and Fathers Day gifts to retirement homes; assisting with Australia Day activities; Bowelcare; forming a new Probus Club; and about 3,800 gifts collected through 18 Trees of Joy among Westpac, other businesses and local shopping centres and organisations and distributing them through nine charities

* International – hosting the GSE welcome; supporting an orphanage in Uganda and provision of clean water in East Africa;

* Fundraising – Christmas light displays, sausage sizzles, book fair trivia night, golf day, Easter Egg Hunt (new), and Antiques Show (new)  - funds benefitting 23 organisations and charities.

President Debbie will probably be embarrassed that I have listed all these achievements, but MY points would be:

1.     Congratulations to her and Belrose Rotary Club for a great year of Service;

2.     On the night we visited, I noted everything was carefully scripted and well presented (except for the DG’s rave) – these things don’t happen by chance or because they have been done for years – a great deal of volunteer effort and expertise is put in by all of our members;

3.     Acknowledgment was given to the widow and family of a former member who still play a key role with all those Tree of Joy gifts – we are first and foremost a CLUB in which Fellowship and interest in Welfare are very important;

4.     Janelle and I have noted that EVERY Club in this District has a similar story to tell – go to the District website and look at the spreadsheet compilation from last year by PDG David – so multiply the above by 67!!

5.     EVERY Club has close community connections with Councils, schools, hospitals and other organisations (Rural Fire Service, Surf Clubs, Women’s Shelters, etc) – they know and respect the enormous work you do.

6.     Despite all those good works and close community ties, we struggle to hold membership numbers and have a wider public understanding of what we do  - our major task to have a future.

What made the DG Zone Official Visits this year work was each President asked to outline what their Club was doing. I can tell you from sitting at the front: after one or two presentations, the crowd attitude was: “that sounds like our Club”; after three or four it was: “gee, that sounds like a lot”; after six presentations: “WOW, Rotary IS making an enormous difference!” All I had to do to top off the evening was to refer to some of the projects and ask the crowd to multiply by twelve to get an idea of the amount of Service achieved across the District and point to the wider world of RI and the Foundation. 

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Last Saturday, a Foundation Team interviewed six applicants for Peace Fellowships. This was far and away the most ever submitted and my congratulations to those clubs who encouraged applications. I feel this is part of the “opening up” of the Foundation that I have commented upon in earlier newsletters (see the latest figures in the Foundation Newsletter on the District website). After a six-hour session, we eventually recommended two applicants to go through to the Foundation. 

In addition to thanking the Clubs for their interest and senior District officers for their input (DGE Graeme, PDG Pam, PDG and Foundation Chair Tony, District Secretary and DGN Gina) I would like to highlight the enormous work done by Chairman Martin Sillink (PP, Dr, Professor, AM, Past President of the International Diabetes Institute). The selection process required collection and distribution of applications, teeing up the interviews, chairing the discussions and reporting back to the applicants (particularly those who were unsuccessful to assist them to refine their applications). We are blessed to have such a distinguished Australian guiding this important task. 

Talking about distinguished Australians, I must finish with acknowledging those Rotarians from our District recognised by their country in the Queen’s Birthday Honours: Bev Cooney (Castle Hill); Roseanne Gallo (Macquarie Park); Bob Fraser and Ray Southeron (Gosford North). We know how much Service these dedicated members put into Rotary and their communities (local and international) and it’s great to see that recognized by the wider community. Congratulations to you all! 

See you all at the District Changeover on 5 July at Castle Hill RSL!

John Dodd

District Governor 2012-13

 

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Richard Gross - 50 years in Rotary Posted by Les Walsh on Jun 13, 2013

The Rotary Club of Erina honoured member Richard Gross’s 50 years of Rotary service on Tuesday 11 June with a special meeting to acknowledge this achievement.

Richard joined the Rotary Club of Brakpan (South Africa) in 1963, where he served as President.  Richard and his wife Beulah emigrated to Australia in 1975 and Richard immediately joined the Rotary Club of East Gosford.  In 2004 Richard resigned from 

East Gosford and joined Erina Rotary Club, where he is Bulletin Editor.

Richard’s service was recognised with a citation from the Prime Minister, presented by Member for Robertson Deb O’Neill.  He was also honoured with a NSW State Government Community Service Award, organised by Member for Terrigal Chris Hartcher.  DG John Dodd came through with a personal letter of congratulations from RI President Sakuji Tanaka, and the Rotary Club of Erina recognised Richard’s 50 years of service with a Paul Harris Sapphire pin.

Congratulations Richard!  

Rotary Foundation District Newsletter Posted by Les Walsh on Jun 13, 2013

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 Click the image to download & read the latest newsletter from District Foundation Director, PDG Tony Castley

 

Rotaractor looking for internship Posted by Les Walsh on Jun 12, 2013

An Italian Rotaractor would like to enrich his experience and engineering knowledge.

He is looking for an internship abroad in an engineering and architecture firm.

Please reply direct if you can assist, or know of someone who might help.

 

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Congratulations Posted by Les Walsh on Jun 10, 2013

Congratulations to the following Rotarians in our District on being recognised in the Queens Birthday honours:

l Bev Cooney OAM (President Elect, Castle Hill)

l Bob Fraser OAM (Gosford North)

l Roseanna Gallo OAM (Past President, Macquarie Park)

l Ross Ingram OAM (Springwood)

l Ray Southeren OAM (Gosford North)     

 

Rotary On The Move - June 2013 Newsletter Posted by Peter Tang on Jun 09, 2013

In this issue:

1 - D9780 new Club 2 - New E-Club    - Build stronger Clubs 3 - Boost Rotary’s Appeal    - Alumna profile 4 - Daily litter walk    - Litter buster 5 - Retention vs Engagement    - RIP message 6 - Attracting new members    - New Rotaract Club 7 - Rotaractors’ advice    - Empowering leaders 8 - Biweekly meetings    - Club Locator App    - The Team

Click here for the Newsletter

 

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News? Posted by Les Walsh on Jun 09, 2013

The reporting of Rotarian's good work being done in their community is often not

making the press story or the TV news report.

Why?

Is it because we are expecting too much?

Is it because we are not using the relationships we have with the media?

Is it because we are reporting the wrong news?

Are we just not reporting to the media?

Are we focussing on too many messages?

Is our message one which has the real focus on WHY we do what we do?

Let's think about it for one second.   Items are submitted to the press that focus on what the Rotarians are doing in the community.  

Does this give a message of - "this is us and you should join us"

Should we focus on the fact that as leaders in the community we have a drive that is motivated by a

desire to do good and to see others less fortunate than ourselves have a better life.

 This is our humanitarian work - our 6 areas of focus.

Why are we motivated?

Is this our news?  Is this what will attract others to join?

Friendship and making contact.

Fun and enjoyment while we help others?

Having a real connection with others who share the same values of integrity and honesty in our

dealings with people.

Let's focus on the why

Rotary Public Image Blog - promoting the good work Rotary does in the community and internationally

 

ROTARY DOWN UNDER WINS GRAFFITI REMOVAL DAY TENDER FOR NEXT 3 YEARS Posted by Haran Ramachandran on Jun 08, 2013

COMMUNITY HEAVYWEIGHTS BACK GRAFFITI REMOVAL DAY

Some of the largest community organisations in NSW will join forces on Sunday, October 20 for what promises to be the biggest Graffiti Removal Day yet, Attorney General Greg Smith SC announced today.

This year NSW Government and Rotary Down Under will run the State wide graffiti removal and prevention day with the support of a wide range of community organisations, including Australian Men’s Shed Association (NSW Branch), Scouts and Girl Guides.  “This is the first time such a broad cross section of community groups in NSW have volunteered their time to join the fight against graffiti,” Mr Smith said. 

 

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The 24th Annual Memorial Cup At MANLY GOLF CLUB Posted by Peter Tang on Jun 07, 2013

A Mid-week Charity Golf Day

The Rotary Club of Balgowlah presents

The 24th Annual Memorial Cup At

MANLY GOLF CLUB

Thursday 12th September 2013

Stableford tournament for Men and Women

Dinner and Golf: $185 pp • Golf only: $135 pp • Dinner only: $75 pp

Free Sausage Sizzle from 11:00am • Prizes for Events Start Time:

Morning Registration at 10:30am

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Shotgun start at 11:30 am Dinner 6:30pm for 7:00pm + Auctions

   For further information, please contact:     Colin Wayling 0409 991 370 or cwayling@bigpond.net.au

    Tony Hill 0411 670 341 or aehill93@bigpond.net.au

 

Or

Click here to Register

All proceeds to: Bear Cottage, Dalwood Spilstead, Lifeline, and,

Rotary Youth Programs The Rotary Club of Balgowlah, PO Box 125, Balgowlah, NSW

2093 Website:www.rotarynews.info/club4196

 

A great letter Posted by Les Walsh on Jun 05, 2013

A great letter from District Governor Elect Graeme Davies on page 37 of today's

Central Coast Express Advocate.

 

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Governor's Message Posted by Haran Ramachandran on May 30, 2013

Click here to read today’s E-News

Dear Rotary Friends and Friends of Rotary, welcome to this edition of our District’s E-News

I was really upbeat about compiling this newsletter until a few days ago, but now I am a bit down. The

upbeat factors are easy to enumerate between visiting Clubs and their events, watching the email traffic and reading Club magazines. What struck me was the wide range of projects undertaken by Clubs and the cooperation between different Clubs. Assume every place name below is a Rotary Club; I won’t try to summarise what I’ve read in the magazines – it would be too much.

 

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Tasmanian bushfires update Posted by Les Walsh on May 29, 2013

The fourth edition of the Bushfire Bulletins issued by the Rotary Tasmania Bushfire Relief Committee

has been released. The Chair of the Committee, IPDG Peter Murfett, has provided a detailed report on where the District is with our response to the 2013 bushfires.

Go to the D9830 website to read the latest newsletter

 

Have you got your discount? Posted by Les Walsh on May 29, 2013

As the Major Sponsor of the 2013 District Conference, Subaru has offered Rotarians fleet discount rates for the purchase of any new 

Subaru in this district.

Wherever you see the Subaru logo on the District website or in E-News, click on the image to request a letter of introduction and 

take it with you to the Subaru dealer of your choice.

Ask Graeme Davies about his recent acquisition - click here if you haven't seen that story

 

Further Australian Support For Polio Eradication Posted by Haran Ramachandran on May 29, 2013

Prime Minister Julia Gillard and Foreign Minister Bob Carr today announced further funding to help eradicate polio – a debilitating disease that continues to strike the world’s most vulnerable people, especially children.

Australia will provide $80 million over four years from 2015 to 2018 to help finish the job and achieve worldwide polio eradication.

This contribution follows a $50 million commitment to the Global Polio Eradication Initiative from 2011 to 2014 announced by the Prime Minister at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Perth in October 2011.

 

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Eat A Meal - Save A Child's LIFE - ROMAC Fundraiser Posted by Haran Ramachandran on May 29, 2013

Last Saturday night nearly 70 people came to the Progress Association Hall at Box Hill to enjoy a night of Indian and Sri Lankan cuisine, entertainment and to raise funds for Rotary Oceania Medical Aid for Children. The night was the initiative of Haran Ramachandran from The Hills-Kellyville Rotary Club, which supported this venture.  

Haran and his family provided all the delicious food for the night. 

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The Jan and Joan Show is well under way in Mongolia Posted by Haran Ramachandran on May 29, 2013

As we reported last week, Jan Cameron and Joan Giacometti are now in Ulaanbaatar to visit the Lotus Center orphanage for whom they have been working since last century with their Didi’s Bridge Day (this year, the

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last, on September 27).

In recent years they have been there with sewing machines for the girl orphans to learn sewing and be able to earn money with their products and this year, Jan and Joan are extending their teaching to the making of clothing and other saleable items.

 

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The Novus Dinner – another star-filled night Posted by Haran Ramachandran on May 29, 2013

The club’s Big Night, the Novus Dinner, was again a smash hit, or in the words of the Chairman of the Board, Phil McCarroll, "the Shooting Stars Gala Dinner had it all!".

From a great MC in Paul Martell, phenomenal entertainment with Darren Carr and his assistant Tony the Builder (Tony

Sukkar of Buildcorp) to great food, company and music, we are still revelling in what was a tremendous night.

 

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What is Wisdom? What does it mean to be Wise? Posted by Les Walsh on May 28, 2013

Have you ever wondered what it takes to be a wise person? What characteristics make one person wise and another not so wise? How do you even know if a decision you make is wise or not? And why do we

want or need to make wise decisions anyway?

If you are interested in becoming involved in defining wisdom, read more at this link.  

Become a Friend of Australian Rotary Health... or maybe it’s time you upgraded your Friendship

status? Posted by Les Walsh on May 28, 2013

 

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Our Foundation newsletter Posted by Les Walsh on May 28, 2013

Click here for the current newsletter.  

Past issues are found here.

 

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Crows Nest & Phoenix House Posted by Les Walsh on May 22, 2013

This year Crows Nest’s major local focus is on disadvantaged youth in its lower north shore area.

Phoenix House, based in the centre of Crows Nest in Holtermann St was identified as an important

organisation within the local community, struggling under the burden of demand and limited resources, and needing support in a number of ways.

The Hon Joe Hockey is Patron of Phoenix House and has agreed to be the guest speaker to raise awareness of Phoenix House and assist them by participating in one function only for Rotary this year.

This will be on Friday 21 June at the Kirribilli Club 12.30pm - 2pm at a cost of $130 per person

It is a great opportunity to hear Mr Hockey speak and to be able to ask questions.  

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Rotary Leadership Institute (RLI) Posted by Les Walsh on May 22, 2013

RLI is a three part interactive training program that assist leaders and future leaders to gain Rotary knowledge and leadership skills.  It is used in over 300 districts around the world and has been running

for 20 years.

The full course costs $105 and this is charged to your club.  Most clubs are more than willing to pay this for their members.  Participants will receive tea on arrival, morning tea, lunch and course materials.

If you wish to register please contact Michael Schwarcz on mschwarcz@gmail.com or Barry Philps on bphilps@bigpond.net.au 

ShelterBox monitors tornado-hit Oklahoma in USA Posted by Haran Ramachandran on May 21, 2013

A devastating two-mile wide tornado has torn through Oklahoma City suburbs in USA with winds of up to 200mph (320km/h), destroying neighbourhoods and schools.  ShelterBox Operations department is monitoring the d isaster and in contact with one of i ts affil iates, ShelterBox USA, for the latest updates.

‘We are talking to our affiliate in USA to get the most recent information on the disaster area,’  said ShelterBox Operations Coordinator Alice Jefferson. ‘We are also looking into which ShelterBox Response Team (SRT) members are available in the country closest to Oklahoma to carry out a needs assessment, enabling a rapid response to support rescue efforts and help families in need.’

Click here to read the full story

 

Register for our Historic District Changeover Posted by Les Walsh on May 07, 2013

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Register at changeover.rotarydistrict9685.org.au

 

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