29 May, 2026 (May 26, 2026)

Meetings:

1^st and 2^nd Friday via Zoom

3^rd Friday at Dunmore Lang College

7:30am to 8:30am

Zoom ID: 878 2165 6014 Password: 2113

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE

Dear Rotarians and Friends

National Volunteer Week 2026

National Volunteer Week in Australia was celebrated from 18–24 May, with this year’s inspiring theme: “Your Year to Volunteer.”
We are all volunteers in some way—are you a volunteer?

Our DIGIT youth program has recently concluded, and we extend our sincere thanks to all who generously contributed their time and effort.

Recent Activities
•   North Ryde eFun Run 2026 ran from 17–24 May.
•   Sunday, 17 May – Six Bridges Walk: A scenic walk to launch our eFun Run/Walk.
•   Thank Saturday, 23 May – Macquarie University Parkrun BBQ: Delivered in partnership with the Rotary Club of Macquarie Park and Ryde, with support from Community Bank Homebush and North Ryde (Bendigo Bank).

Looking Ahead
• Changeover Dinner – 26 June 2026
We hope you can join us for this special evening. Please RSVP by Friday 5 June.

Thank you all for your continued support and involvement in our activities.

Rotary Club of North Ryde
There is a Board Meeting this Friday 29 May at 7.30am via Zoom. Our next club meeting will be held via Zoom
Friday 5 June 2026. All are welcome to attend.
7:15am for a 7:30am start

Best regards

Mandy

For our upcoming Zoom Club meetings and assembly, here is the link details:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87821656014?pwd=S1I0T1hBVDVXSVB4OFhTL2p1cFhhdz09

Meeting ID: 878 2165 6014
Passcode: 2113

The 2026 North Ryde eFun Run for Youth Mental Health- Another successful Campaign!

Thank you to everyone who supported the North Ryde eFun Run for Youth Mental Health this year!

We have raised $17424 so far for youth mental health from the eFun Run and approximately another $1400 from the Macquarie University Parkrun BBQ and raffle!

A huge thank you to the team of helpers from North Ryde, Ryde and Macquarie Park Rotary Clubs who turned up at 6.30am on Saturday to set up and work at the MQ Parkrun Fun Run!

North Ryde: Rob, Brian, Peter, Nick, Mandy, Ian, Binoe, Pam, Bernie and Garry and our Winter Rypen Candidate, Natalie.

Ryde: Geoff, John, Bob, Kathryn, Malcolm and Cecilia

Macquarie Park:Craig, Trina, Heather and Trevor

Also a big thank you to the team from Community Bank Homebush and North Ryde, Kavitha, Fiona, Alexis and Jacky, who gave out the Goodie Bags to the Parkrunners when they finished the 5km course!

The Goodie bags would not have been such a success without the wonderful support from North Ryde club member Pam Bennett, who supplied nearly all of the goodies to go in the bag! Thank you very much, Pam!

We are very grateful for the support from James Tran and Community Bank Homebush and North Ryde for the sponsorship of the Parkrun BBQ which covered the costs of all the food, drink, sign and flyer printing and also supplied the bags!

Congratulations to our raffle winners;

Greta Q - 1st prize winner - one year's membership to the Sports and Aquatic Centre Gym

Ronan - 2nd Prize winner - a signed Sydney FC jersey

John - 3rd Prize - a MQ University Hoodie

Our thanks to Peter Boyle from MQ Sports and Aquatic Centre for the generous donation of prizes and to the support given to us to enable the BBQ at Parkrun. Also a big thank you to Nic Dew and the team at the Lifespan Health and Wellbeing Research Centre for inviting us to be part of this very special event!

If you would like to see a video of the day click on this link: https://www.facebook.com/reel/2309591159448880

It is not too late to donate. The website will stay open for donations until 20 June 2026 if you would like to contribute.

https://rotary-north-ryde-efun-run-for-youth-mental-health-2026.raiselysite.com/

The proceeds will go to Australian Rotary Health, for research into youth mental health and support programs; Macquarie University's Lifespan Health & Wellbeing Research Centre's Cool Kids Program and KidsXpress supporting children who have experienced trauma.

This is the first year KidsXpress have partnered with us for the eFun Run and have done an amazing fundraising campaign! Through their network they have raised over $12000, and still counting, through the eFun Run!

What a fabulous effort from everyone!

Regards

Pam

Pamela Wood

2026 North Ryde eFun Run for Youth Mental Health Coordinator.

For more photos see here or in photo albums below

Four Bridges Walk and Bay Run 17 May 2027

To start the North Ryde eFun Run week this year , a small group of keen Rotarians and friends walked across four bridges starting at Cunninghams Reach Park, Linley Point, at 8.00am on Sunday 17 May 2026 . The walk included Figtree Bridge, Tarban Creek Bridge, Gladesville Bridge and Iron Cove Bridge. The team continued the walk around the Bay run at Drummoyne and stopped for a welleparned break at a cafe on the way. The keen walkers then decided to walk back to their cars at Cunningham Reach Park! So it was actually a 7 Bridges walk after all!

For more photos see here or in photo albums below.

Moree Train Ride for Books in Homes 27 May 2026

A special day in Moree today!

Today’s train ride to Moree will be more than just a journey. It is about creating opportunities, inspiring young minds, and supporting the incredible Books in Homes program.

Seeing the excitement and joy that books bring to children is a powerful reminder of why Rotary continues to invest in literacy and education across our communities. Every book placed into a child’s hands opens the door to imagination, confidence, and a brighter future.

A huge thank you to everyone involved in making today possible, especially PDG Pam Pritchard, and to all those who continue to support programs that change lives through learning.

Together, we are helping build stronger communities, one child, one book, and one journey at a time.