CONFERENCE FLAG PARADE
If you're interested in taking part and have a volunteer to carry a flag, please reach out to DG Rob at districtgovernor@rotary9705.au.
More information about the Conference can be found at www.discon24.com
September News from
the District Governor
Our District of 9705 has 73 clubs , 4 Rotaract clubs and 3 Earlyact Clubs. All
undertaking some amazing community service projects in their own communities
or with a focus on national or even international projects. This where the Magic of Rotary is so evident! Each project is creating change , improving lives and the environment we live in.
undertaking some amazing community service projects in their own communities
or with a focus on national or even international projects. This where the Magic of Rotary is so evident! Each project is creating change , improving lives and the environment we live in.Our motto of “Service Above Self” is what sets Rotary apart and I have seen the amazing efforts our Rotarians in this District have put in! Do you want to be involved? Do you want to be a part of creating positive change? Well we encourage you to step up and contact either a Rotary Club near you or contact us through membership@rotary9705.au
Here are some examples:(see photos below)
Here are some examples:(see photos below)
- Cooma Earlyact Club has been raising money to help build clean and hygienic toilets for a school in Nepal. They have done so well the Cooma Rotary Club is now going to match the amount they have raised!
- Tumbarumba Rotary Club purchased three Tri-bikes. Trained volunteers then take residents of the Aged Care home out for outings – some along the Rosewood Trail. A wonderful initiative
- Blayney Rotary has now set up a Toy Library for use by families in the area
- Orange Daybreak with Mary Brell OAM organises a trip to a village in Nepal each year. Ove the years this program has been running it has built a school, provided teacher training, physiotherapy services, Ophthalmology , clean water and hygiene kits for adolescent girls.
- Berry Rotary Club organised the construction of the Rotary Nature Park – providing a fabulous outdoor recreation area for all who visit.
There are so many amazing activities such as Dancing for Dementia, Power
Wheelchairs for kids with Disabilities to enable them to play soccer and so much
Wheelchairs for kids with Disabilities to enable them to play soccer and so much
more. So, “The sest way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of
others”
DG Rob Uhl
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Shelterbox "Off the Grid" Challenge
So what is an “Off the Grid “challenge? Shelterbox challenges Clubs and their members to “Sleep Out rough” to experience
what it is like for those who experience any form of disaster – no power, food, or commodities. The Camp out is to raise essential funds to deliver emergency shelter aid to people around the world who have been left homeless following disaster and
conflict.
what it is like for those who experience any form of disaster – no power, food, or commodities. The Camp out is to raise essential funds to deliver emergency shelter aid to people around the world who have been left homeless following disaster and
conflict.
Shelterbox delivers emergency aid and essentials that people need to begin to rebuild their lives in the aftermath of these events. Although this is not a Rotary program, Rotary supports it, as it delivers a life saver to families going through these
crises.
crises.
Lyn Diskon and Julie Poplin challenged clubs in our District to step up and take the challenge to camp out! This was taken up by Rotary Club of Boorowa, Yass and Canberra Sundowners and DG Rob Uhl and RCL Leigh Robinson. 15 hearty souls
spent Saturday night 7 th September camped out at the Boorowa Showground in Swags. Meeting up in the afternoon to set up camp, set up the fire pit and Barbeque and the customary “nibbles”. All to keep the cool night at bay around a blazing fire
and even warmer conviviality! It’s a wonderful way to get to know your fellow Rotarians!
spent Saturday night 7 th September camped out at the Boorowa Showground in Swags. Meeting up in the afternoon to set up camp, set up the fire pit and Barbeque and the customary “nibbles”. All to keep the cool night at bay around a blazing fire
and even warmer conviviality! It’s a wonderful way to get to know your fellow Rotarians!
Rotarians such as Mandy Carter even saw it as a way to increase her exercise by cycling the 60kms from Yass to Boorowa! (and return)
The “chefs” cooked great sausages and served up with coleslaw for dinner and then just after the sun rose on Sunday Mick and Sam cooked up a fabulous “off the grill” breakfast – eggs, bacon and sausages.
Overall, the group raised $16,337 – a great effort. The Challenge now goes out to all clubs and members to consider joining next year, finding sponsorship and enjoying a fun night with other Rotarians! A number of venues have been suggested and it will be up the new Chair, Garth Perkins to work
with his team to organise the next event!
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programs of our Rotary Foundation. All donations through the Centurion program are Tax Deductible and can be set up as a one off contribution, or as a regular donation. As I have mentioned at different times, my donation is set up to be made each year on my birthday so I don't have to worry about remembering when it will occur, and it is my gift to the Foundation and the world on that day.