This week we are pleased that our 9685 District Governor, Mina Howard, is attending our meeting for her Official Visit. We thank her for her support and for the numerous times she has attended our meetings.
Once again we had an enjoyable evening at the Rotary Clubs of NSW Police Officer of the Year Awards. It was great to share it with Ross Johnson and our past member Fleur Hourihan.
The great news for our club this week is the success of Lucy Hobgood -Brown’s grant application. Please read the following “Congratulations” item.
At present we have members working on their projects here and overseas. At present we have Barbara (permanently) in Kenya, Judith in Timor Leste, Jeff in Cambodia.
Lucy is in Oregon, USA, celebrating Thanksgiving with her family. Kian is in Malaysia.
We wish you all safe travels.
Our next meeting’s guest will be Past Rotary International President Ian Riseley, who is the current Chair of The Rotary Foundation. Please advertise this widely for 4 December.
On Wednesday 23 November I have been invited to speak about Rotary e-clubs at the Rotary Club of Umina Beach. All of our members are invited to attend. Please let me know asap if you wish to come – 6:00 PM at Everglades Country Club, Woy Woy. Meals cost $15-25.
Welcome to the new members who are joining our club this meeting: Kim Mannion, and Wendy Stein
Until next time
Marilyn
To celebrate the 100th anniversary of Rotary in Australia in 2021 the Rotary Club of Balwyn will donate a significant portion of its annual income generated from its Camberwell Sunday Market to assist other Rotary Clubs in Australia in their humanitarian endeavours. Since 1976 the Sunday Market has become a Melbourne icon and tourist attraction and the many millions of dollars generated from the Sunday Market has enabled the RCB to start many major community projects and assist in philanthropic initiatives within Australia and internationally.
The Rotary Club of Balwyn is sharing its good fortune by providing Balwyn Centenary Grants to other Rotary Clubs to give their members the opportunity to fulfill their dreams in making the world a better place.
The Rotary Club of Balwyn has committed approximately $1,000,000 over the next 5 years to aid other Rotary Clubs in Australia.
Well done Lucy Hobgood-Brown. News has just come that her application for a grant of AUD 33,264 to construct a community hub at Lotumbe, DRC, has been successful. I will leave it to Lucy to talk about this later.
· An invitation is extended to all Rotary members, charter and past members, family and friends to the Rotary Club of Kincumber 40th Anniversary Celebration dinner to be held on Monday 12 September 2022 at Davistown RSL Club. Arrive at 6pm for 6.30pm start of our special anniversary celebration.
An unvaccinated person in New York State’s Rockland County developed paralysis from a polio infection, emphasizing the need to target vaccination efforts to vulnerable communities
The Rotary Club of Marília Coroados, Brazil, teams up with the Lions Club of Nova Geração to pack meals for three charities in 2021.
By Marcos Farto, president of the Rotary Club of Marília Coroados, Brazil
As a member of Rotary for 11 years, I’ve seen how members put Service Above Self. Never has this been more evident than during the COVID-19 pandemic, when we all became aware of how vulnerable life can be and how much we depend on each other.
Many have stepped forward. And out of that need to help, a beautiful story of collaboration and partnership emerged.
We are well underway towards adopting a whole grove of trees in honour of our past member and friend Alacoque Welsh (1938-2022). Thank you to those who have already donated.
Each tree costs $5 and you are welcome to donate more than one if you wish.
Please make your deposit to the Rotary E-Club of Greater Sydney
Our RACS RARE (Rotary Australia Repurposing Equipment)project (Previously known as DIK) is in desperate need of a Manager and Assistant Manager to avoid a permanent shutdown.
PDG Keith Roffey has had the position for the last 5 years and is to retire next year.
ROTARY VISION: Turning its aims and ideals into action
"Rotary's influence on the heart of the world will be in direct proportion to the number of communities that are exposed to the Rotary ideal. So let us help to found new clubs wherever the soil is at all fertile"" -- - 'Five Goals for Friendly Men', The Rotarian, July, 1950
With the success of the 2022 Rotary International Convention in Houston, our first in-person convention since 2019, we’re more excited than ever about meeting again at the 2023 Rotary International Convention in Melbourne, Australia, 27-31 May. Join us in this beautiful city to connect with other people of action. We’ll hear from great speakers, enjoy fantastic entertainment, take part in inspirational breakout sessions, and so much more.
Did you know that if you register today you’ll receive the reduced rate? Don’t wait —pay in full by 15 December, when this rate expires.
You won’t want to miss this opportunity to share your passion for Rotary with fellow members in Melbourne. We can’t wait to see you there!
