DG Dianne would like to thank all the District 9675 team members who participated in the City2Surf last Sunday. It was a very successful day. Over $6000 was raised which will go to The Australian Rotary Health 'Mental Health and Young Australians 0-25 Years Project'. Congratulations also to the amazingly dedicated Rotary volunteers. Dianne was thrilled to see so many happy, smiling faces at Hyde Park and all along the route. She enjoyed stopping to chat to the many volunteers she saw and also to have an encouraging hug. Thank you to all.
1) Please be advised that the Rotary Club of Dapto has a new president, Noel Field. This has also been amended in the District Directory available from the District 9675 Home Page.
2) Rotary International District 3181 is conducting an International motorcycle ride/four-wheel drive event called Ride for Rotary, from 16th to 28th January 2020. It will be a 12 day event from Mangalore (India) to Kochi. This event will showcase Rotary Clubs, Indian heritage culture and diversity, cultural activities and fellowship. All inclusive costs are: Individual: 3000 USD + 18% Tax; Couple: 5000 USD + 18% Tax (See attachment for details).
3) The Rotary Club of Hurstville invites all Rotarians and friends to attend their 80th Birthday on Monday 2nd September at Club Central Hurstville at 6.30pm. Cost is $80pp. It will be a special occasion as it is exactly 80 years to the day since charter. Hurstville was the 4th club chartered in the district behind Sydney 1921, Parramatta 1926, Wollongong 1927 and then Hurstville 2nd September 1939. Contact President Jan on 0412 828 871 or Marion Smith on 0419 233 508. (See attachment for details).
4) Further to the announcement last week of Dick Smith's $1 million donation to Rotary, the RAWCS (Rotary Australia World Community Service) National Treasurer Mike Whitehouse has advised that there is still a small amount of funds available for distribution from the first million dollars that Dick Smith donated. These funds are available immediately. For a Rotary Club to lodge an application, go to RAWCS home page and follow the drop down menu to complete. It is quick and easy. The RACG project is live and accepts donations within 24 hours.
5) PDG Bob Aitken AM, our RI 'End Polio Now' Coordinator for Region 9 for 2019-20 has sent out the latest figures on polio. Rotary is extending our matching agreement with the Gates Foundation to raise US$50 million per year to be matched 2:1 to support the new strategic plan (See attachment for details).
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The Rotary Club of Blacktown invites all Rotarians and friends to the Anita Cobby Dinner on Saturday 23rd November at Blacktown Workers Club to raise funds for Grace's Place. It is $85pp for a delicious 3 course dinner. For tickets please go to
https://tinyurl.com/AnitaCobby-tickets (See attachment for details).
7) The Rotary Club of Blacktown is also organising a Variety Night on Tuesday 1st October at Blacktown Workers Club to raise funds for drought relief in the Forbes area and also for a phytotherapy machine for Blacktown Hospital. Tickets are $45pp for dinner and the show. Roland Storm will be one of the performers. (See attachment for details).
8) Ally Cox from the
Rotary Club of Picton is a champion for a group called Ward Angels. This is a not for profit band of volunteers who attempt to supply any request from the staff at various hospitals in our district. Ward Angels is requesting help by donations to pay for Lactation Cookies for use by new mums in Noumea, Fiji and Papua New Guinea. They need to keep up their milk supply when their babies are sick and can't feed. They need to be able to then continue breastfeeding when their babies are well enough to feed. Please read the attachment for more information. You can contact Ally at
gncox@bigpond.net.au (See attachment for details).
9) Congratulations to all those who have registered for the
Rotary International Convention with RI President Mark Maloney from the 6th to 10th June 2020 in Honolulu. 20 Rotarians and partners from our district have already registered to take part in a truly unique experience. If you would like more information please go to <
https://rotaryhonolulu2020.org/>
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Barnardos Australia urgently needs foster carers who can welcome children into their hearts and their homes. Children who need foster care have been removed from their families because of abuse and neglect. Barnardos need people who can care for children temporarily. Their families are supported so they will be able to care for their children safely in the future. Families are needed who can care for pre-school and primary school aged children, and groups of siblings. As a Barnardos Foster Carer, you will be provided with regular support, training and an allowance to help you care for the child. Barnardos works in partnership with the carers, working towards positive outcomes for children in our community. The help you give foster children will change their future. Barnardos believe their carers change children's lives. If you or anyone you know has ever thought about foster care, call 1800 663 441 or visit
Barnardos.org.au/wecare (See attachment for details).
11) The Rotary Club of Sydney Peacebuilding Group invites all Rotarians and friends to the celebration of the 150th anniversary of the birth of Mahatma Ghandi at the Soka Gakkai International Australia Cultural Centre, 3 Parkview Drive, Sydney Olympic Park on 23rd August at 4PM. (See attachment for details).
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