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President's Message

Dear Club Members and Friends,
 
Great news – Nadia and Asim’s baby was born on Monday – it’s a boy!  I don’t have further details except that both are very happy.  I am sure photos etc will be along soon but for now they are just enjoying this wonderful new addition to their family.

It was great to have Binoe back last week and this week we have Stephan Defoy from Belgium who was our exchange student probably ten years ago.  It will be very good to learn what he has been doing since he left us.  I think his will be our fourth exchange student returning to visit us this year – Joel, Laerke, Damien and now Stephan.

This week Shelley Whittington of Destiny Rescue will be speaking.  Look in this month’s Rotary Downunder and learn a few things about modern day slavery.  It will set you thinking before Shelley’s presentation.

Last Friday Sergio Dos-Santos, Acting Consul General Timor-Leste gave us a great overview of Timor-Leste.  Sergio was joined by two other gentlemen from Timor-Leste living in Australia – Abilio, a filmmaker, and Ian – who was very involved as an official at the Liverpool voting centre in the recent elections for Timor-Leste.  While this very small and new nation has done much to ensure it is on the road to economic and social recovery after the fighting that preceded independence there are many areas that need assistance and Rotary has several projects in education, infrastructure development and health.  ROMAC has had many patients from Timor-Leste and Sergio provided interpretation services for the most recent patient, Rui.

Both of these speakers really make me appreciative of those who give up their time to come and share their stories with us.  We are extremely lucky.

Tuesday 10 October was World Mental Health Day.  Australian Rotary Health is running awareness of mental health throughout the month of October.  “Lift the Lid on mental illness” is the slogan.  We will have a hat day on 20 October.  The challenge is to wear a hat to the meeting – the more unusual the better.

The Spring edition of The NeuRa Magazine has an article about a new youth research program to discover how stress-related mechanisms disrupt brain maturation early in life, setting of a cascade of effects which impede normal cognitive and emotional development.  This project was funded by the Australian Rotary Health.  You can download it from www.neura.edu.au.

Our most recent Shelter Box has been delivered to a family in need in Syria.  It is only one box but when all boxes are added together it has a very big impact.

Pat received a newsletter and letter of thanks for wraps (blankets) sent to Wraps Around the World in our Club’s name.  These are made by Pat’s neighbour Pam.  You may remember Pam came to one of our meetings when she was making clothes to be distributed to bush fire victims.  She is one of our past Community Award recipients.  Wonderful work.

The Rotary Council on Legislation meets every three years to vote on proposed changes to the legislation that governs Rotary.  If you have suggestions for changes to that legislation then please see me with your proposal so it can be sent through for endorsement by a District Presidents’ meeting in November 2017 for the next meeting in April 2019.  The legislation (rules) can be found in the Rotary International website.

Mandy Van and Barbara Lee are attending the social media workshop on Saturday the 14th October from 8.30 am till 12 noon.  This event is to be held on Ground Floor 1 Pottery Lane, Lane Cove (cnr Little St) opposite the Lane Cove Pool (parking underneath).  If anyone else is interested let me know so I can register you.

We have two invitations to attend a lunch reception for The Smith Family on 17 October.  If you are interested please let me know.

The next Carol’s planning meeting is 18 October at 7:45 pm so if you are available to come along let me know.

On 27 October we will have a social night (board meeting in the morning).  Can we have a volunteer to organise please?  David is away this month but he suggested the pizza place near Atlantis.

The last Rotary Leadership Institute for this year is on the weekend of 28-29 October at the District Office, 3/7 Sefton Rd Thornleigh.  8:00 am till 4:00 pm.  Cost is now $75 but the Club will cover this.  Those who have done the course found it really interesting and useful so if you are interested go to www.rli.rotarydistrict9685.org.au to register and let me know.

Next year’s District Conference is on Saturday 10 to Sunday 11 March 2018 in Leura.  
For details go to www.conference2018.rotarydistrict9685.org.au.  Full registration $280.  Accommodation extra.  This should be a great conference and it is always great to get away together so think about whether you’d like to come along.  Partners are always welcome and as a previous resident of Leura I’d encourage you to come and discover more about our wonderful Blue Mountains.

20 October – Helen Crouch NRCA about Time Banking – hat day
27 October – Board meeting – Social night
3 November – DG Peter Ward
10 November – Club Assembly
17 November – Helen Rainger – Palestine and Israel
24 November – Board Meeting
1 December – End of year party
8 December – AGM
16 December – BBQ Cox’s Rd
17 December – Carols
 
 
Kind regards
Victoria Crawford
President 2017-18
 
 
 
 
Guest speaker Sergio Dos-Santos Acting Consul General Timor-Leste was presented with a Thank you Certificate by Rob Wilkinson.
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Foundation Dinner 20 November 2017

Our 2017 Foundation Dinner will be held on Monday 20th November at the Blacktown Workers Club. Our guest speaker is Jennifer Jones, who is a Past RI Director. Please put this date in your diary, and we look forward to your club booking a table.

Registrations are now open. Further details are on the brochure

We look forward to the usual wonderful support from D9685 clubs and Rotarians

Public RelationsSocial Media Workshop
 
Public Relations
Social Media Workshop
 
 
In April, we held the formal District Assembly at the Kings School Parramatta including a segment on Social Media.
 
We have planned now a more in depth workshop for Presidents and PR Chairs from Clubs in the City North and Riverside Zones. This event is to be held on Ground Floor 1 Pottery Lane, Lane Cove (cnr Little St) opposite the Lane Cove Pool (parking underneath) on Saturday the 14th October from 8.30 am till 12 noon (latest)
 
The key agenda items for the day are listed here:
8.30        Introduction Ian Cameron—pitch agenda for the day and words about the Theme slide
8.15        Bill Pixton (PR Team member) “How to get the best out of social media opportunities”
9.00       Stefan Sojka – “How to engage with your Communities using Social Media
10.00     Coffee Break (20 Mins)
10.30     Club participation—Club Discussion -Ian and Assistant Governors
11.30     Ian Cameron “Shine a light on Rotary” and sum up.
12.00     Close
 
We will make time for you to share your Social media successes with your colleagues.
 
The 2017/2018 Theme for our session is “Shine a Light on Rotary” – this is designed to highlight the increasing importance of your role in promoting your Club’s wonderful work to the Community and playing a role in expanding your reach into and collaborating with the Community for mutual benefit in many areas of Club activity.
 
Visiting Presenter
Stefan Sojka from Cyrius Media Group -- also a Rotarian (Epping Club) and his colleague Alana Jones, both have extensive practical experience in securing Social media reach and targeting and engaging audiences.
 
I will be pleased if you as Club President together with your PR Chair would join us. If you would like to extend an invitation to other members and or associates of your Club, we would welcome that—we do have some limitation on numbers –so first in best dressed.
 
Please confirm your attendance to AG Allen Horrell our Host from Ryde Rotary Club
 
Yours in Rotary
Ian Cameron
District Public Relations Director 2017/18
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Rotary District 9685 Conference 11-12 March 2018
ROTARY DISTRICT 9685 CONFERENCE
10-11 March 2018
 
 
Fairmont Resort
Leura
REGISTRATION PACKAGES
 

Full Registration (incl. Saturday, Dinner and Sunday) – $280

Includes all Conference sessions (incl. Saturday morning tea, lunch, & afternoon tea, Dinner and Sunday morning tea).

EARLY BIRD RATE – $265 for Full Registration – register and pay before 30 November 2017.

 

Saturday (Day Only) – $100

Registration for the Plenary sessions includes the Conference plenary sessions on Saturday only (incl. morning tea, lunch & afternoon tea)
Does NOT include any other sessions or events.

 

Saturday (Day and Dinner) – $200

Registration for the Saturday Plenary sessions and Dinner includes the Conference plenary sessions on Saturday only (incl. morning tea, lunch & afternoon tea) and Saturday Dinner.
Does NOT include any other sessions or events.

 

Saturday (Dinner Only) – $110

Registration for the Saturday Dinner includes Saturday Dinner. ONLY
Does NOT include any other sessions, catering or events.

 

New Rotarians (on or after 11 March 2017) Full Conference – $190

For New Rotarians, joining Rotary on or after 11 March 2017 in District 9685.

Includes all Conference sessions (incl. Saturday morning tea, lunch, & afternoon tea, Dinner and Sunday morning tea).

 


Notes about Registration

  • Friends and family may be added to your registration, or they can register themselves as a full delegate.  You do not need to be a Rotarian to attend.
  • A joint registration requires full registration for each person.
  • Attendance requires prior registration.
  • You may pay by Credit Card (Visa or MasterCard only, via PayPal) or by direct credit or cheque.  You do not need to have a PayPal account in order to pay by credit card. But you do need to select the PayPal option to pay by Credit Card.  Follow these instructions
  • If you wish to re-visit or amend your registration, please emailConferenceRegistrations@rotarydistrict9685.org.au.
CONFERENCE WEBSITE
 
 
 
 
GUEST SPEAKER - DR GILL HICKS
 
Gill Hicks is considered to be one of the most thought provoking, powerful and life affirming speakers in Australia and the UK. She is globally known as an Advocate for Sustainable Peace and a valuable resource in Countering Violent Extremism.

Her devotion to making a personal greater contribution and positive difference to the urgency of building peace was realised when she was made permanently injured in the London terrorist Bombings on July 7th, 2005.

Her ‘lived experience’, from survival to rehabilitation as a double amputee created a clear demarcation from all she had known before the bombings, being at the helm of some of the UK’s most prestigious and respected institutions – including Publishing Director of the architecture, design and contemporary culture magazine, Blueprint, Director of the Dangerous Minds design consultancy and Head Curator at the Design Council, along with being one of the first women to be invited to become a Fellow of the Royal Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce (the RSA).

Her 2nd Life is built on what she describes as a series of conscious choices, of mindfulness and being aware of the importance of the moment. Sharing what she has learnt about herself, about humanity and the extraordinary and what she believes is an inherent ability to not only face but to rise in the wake of adversity is not only inspiring, but it is a valuable insight into what is possible in life.

 

CONFERENCE KEY TIMES
 

Saturday 10 - Sunday 11 March 2018

 

Saturday 10 March

Registration Opens from 8.00am

Conference Begins at 9.00am

Lunch at 12.30pm

Day 1 Wrap up at 5.00pm

 

Pre-Dinner Drinks at 6.30pm

Dinner at 7.30pm

 

Sunday 11 March

Day 2 begins at 9.00am

Day 2 Wrap up at 12.30pm

 
FAIRMONT ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS
 

There are a number of accommodation options available in Leura, Katoomba and surrounding towns. However the Fairmont Resort has provided options for the Conference weekend.

 
For a 2 night stay  Friday 9/3/18 and Saturday 10/3/18 rates are: 
 
Fairmont room  (inc breakfast for 1)
Friday night –   $215    Saturday night -   $224
 
Fairmont room  (inc breakfast for 2)
Friday night –   $244    Saturday night -   $253
 
 
Saturday night ONLY 10/3/18 rates are:
 
Fairmont room  (inc breakfast for 1)
Saturday night -   $331
 
Fairmont room  (inc breakfast for 2)
Saturday night -   $363
 
Upgrade fees to other room types apply.
 
Conference booking code is ROT100318.
 
 
 
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Last RLI Course for 2017

The footy finals are over, but RLI will be kicking goals until the end of October when we have our final with RLI 44 on the weekend of 28-29 October.

This is the last course for 2017, so get in now for this power packed weekend course consisting of two parts on consecutive days, held at the District office in Thornleigh.

Are there Rotarians in your club who would benefit from attending RLI?

*Register at:  rli.rotarydistrict9685.org.au

Cost: $75 and includes lunch and morning/afternoon teas.

Please arrive at 8:00am for an on-time 8:30am start.  The sessions finish at 4:00pm.

 

* Rotarians who have partially completed RLIs prior to today and wish to do individual parts can still do so on a weekend course.  Contact PDG Ian Scott for registration by response to this email."

 
Regards,
 
Ian
 
 
 
Upcoming Events
Board Meeting
Oct 27, 2017
7:15 AM – 8:45 AM
 
DG Visit
Nov 03, 2017
7:30 AM – 8:30 AM
 
Club Assembly
Nov 10, 2017
7:30 AM – 8:30 AM
 
Board Meeting
Nov 24, 2017
7:15 AM – 8:45 AM
 
Speakers
Oct 13, 2017
Destiny Rescue
Oct 20, 2017
The Time Bank
Nov 03, 2017
Rotary District 9685
Nov 17, 2017
Palestine and Israel
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