I hope everyone enjoyed themselves last Friday night as much as Ian and I did. We had 16 people, spent less than $28 and made $640 for the fight against poverty through Oaktree. Plus I think we were able to chat more freely than in a restaurant.
This week we have a Club Assembly to discuss what we do in the club and our plans in the near future and beyond. Please ensure you put your views on the table for us all to share.
The first mental health seminar was a great success with around 80 members of the public attending. It was a very good presentation by Professor Ron Rapee about social anxiety in young people. There was also a lot of interest in the Fun Run so let's hope we have gained some runners. David, Gwen and Mandy are attending the seminar this week on Youth Procrastination. There are 155 registered although that will probably mean about 80 who attend.
We are starting to get registrations for the fun run but need more. Please encourage your families, friends, colleagues and acquaintances to attend. In particular we are hoping to increase the corporate challenge entrants. What about asking your company or a business you have close ties with to enter?
We have banners, signs and flyers available to put in public places so please take some after the meeting and distribute or place where you can. We are also hoping that having the opening by Damien Fitzpatrick, a hooker with the Waratahs will bring some extra runners.
We have a fun run meeting next Friday at 9:00am at Robert Menzies College - all are welcome. We need to put some final details in place.
Event cinemas has supported the Rotary Fun Run with a $1,000.00 sponsorship and the Rotary Carols with $2,500.00.
They have asked me to promote a deal they have on sale from today until Friday. If interested in $8.00 tickets able to be used up until the first few days of the school holidays click on the following link.
Somewhere today, in a small South Pacific country, a child is in need of life saving and/or dignity restoring surgery for birth defects or serious trauma that is unavailable in their own country.
Rotary, through its Rotary Oceania Medical Aid for Children (ROMAC) program, brings up to 50 children a year to Australia for life-changing surgery. However, we need your corporate support to raise the funds needed to pay for hospital beds, transport, services and other costs that we cannot cover by our own volunteers’ efforts
This event is the perfect opportunity to bring along clients, suppliers and employees for team and relationship building. You will all enjoy the day together, work towards a common goal and feel good about what you have achieved.
Just like Lydia Ko, golf professional and ROMAC Ambassador, you can make a real difference to a child’s life by rising to the challenge and supporting this worthy cause.
You’re invited to attend the 2018 Rotary International Convention, 23-27 June in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, where there’s Inspiration Around Every Corner.
The Rotary Convention offers something for all Rotarians. Whether you’re new to our club or a longtime member, you’ll enjoy an unforgettable experience. Visit riconvention.org to learn what’s in store.
Here’s why you should attend:
You’ll find inspiration for the next great chapter of your Rotary story.
You’ll learn about new ideas, hear different perspectives, and gain new skills from engaging speakers, breakout sessions, and exhibits in the House of Friendship.
You’ll explore the great neighborhoods and cuisine of the diverse city of Toronto
You’ll see how the Rotary world is serving others and take those ideas back with you to inspire action within our club and community.
You’ll make new friends or connect with old ones.
In the words of one member: “I became a true Rotarian after attending my first convention. It was a magical moment during which the word international took on its full meaning.” You’re bound to come away with the same feeling.
With your help, we can make this the most successful convention ever. Be sure to register before 15 December for the best rates. Register now at riconvention.org!
Feel there are gaps in your Rotary knowledge? Want to prepare for your Rotary Year? Hungry for knowledge that goes beyond PETS and DA? Want to share your experience of Rotary with others?
Then RLI is for you and a new course for 2017 are open now:
The benefits of doing RLI are many; so boost your knowledge and skills, and share your experience by joining in.
The three part course is held at our District Office, Thornleigh. Morning tea and lunch are provided. Each day starts at 8:30 for 9:00am and finishes around 3:45pm.
Here is what recent graduates had to say about the Rotary Leadership Institute Course;
The course is by far the most educational, inspirational and motivational element of Rotary thus far. The people who deliver the course are not dogmatic, not zealous, but they do know their subject and can deliver it very effectively. Michael Sawczak., RC The Entrance, RLI 39
Excellent workshop, very beneficial to everybody; Excellent! Time well spent; Eye-opening; Gives confidence in initiating a club project; The course is an essential activity for all members. Participant feedback from RLI 37.
* The fee covers direct participant costs. Rotarians who have partially completed RLIs prior to today and wish to do individual parts should contact PDG Ian Scott for registration by response to this email; the cost for catch up sessions is $20.
The Epping Club is inviting all Rotarians, partners and friends to join in the Food and Wine Festival for only $15.00 per person. What a bargain! And it will be a great social event.
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