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D9600 Buzz 16th February, 2021 |
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The latest news from Australian Rotary Health |
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Our Last meeting
 Chris chaired the meeting, and welcomed guests Clive & Elizabeth, Don and Ian Welcome back Mark & Irish (back doing the photos) and Graham.  Our Swiss/French member Jim delivered the International Toast to the French speaking Swiss club Neuchâtel - Vieille-  |
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Gala Dinner |
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Follow-up from our presentation |
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Our Last Meeting
Guest speakers were Jeremy and Zanthea from SEQ Water  Our Chair was Trevor Our other guest was Don, soon to be a member  Chris proposed the International Toast to the Rotary Club of Djibouti Mer Rouge Chris gets extra points by setting it up as a story on Clubrunner |
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February edition of the District Newsletter |
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Vaccinations Re: COVID-19 Vaccinations Information In my capacity as the Federal Member for Fisher it is important that I keep our community up to date with matters that could impact you and that of your family Andrew Wallace MP Federal Member for Fisher |
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Sunshine Coast Passport Rotary Photo Competition |
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Zone 8 Public Image Newsletter Vol 3 Issue 4 January 2021 |
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ROMAC E-Newsletter February 2021 |
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COVID Primary Health Care roll out supremo to talk to club Friday 12th Feb Robb Major is the executive in charge of coordinating the Primary health care rollout of the COVID vaccine and he will be speaking at the RCAH breakfast meeting 12/2/21. Drop our secretary an email before Thursday if you wish to attend. It will help with our seating and catering (kiosk breakfast menu) and complimentary tea and coffee arrangements. email: RCAHsecretary@gmail.com
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Our Last Meeting
Neville was our Guest Speaker talking about RYDA (Rotary Youth Driver Awareness)  Stephen Chaired the meeting See the photos here Welcome to guests Don, Ian and Ana  PP Bernie delivered the President's Address |
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‘Rotary On The Move’ Newsletter for February 2021 |
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Proto-type of the Centennial monument for the Sunshine Coast On behalf of the Sunshine South Cluster Centenary Committee of District 9600 we are contacting you with respect to the Proposal of a Centennial Monument which will be constructed on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland |
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D9600 Buzz 2nd February, 2021 |
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Umoja Orphanage Kenya |
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Rotary Down Under February 2021 |
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D9600 Buzz 26th January, 2021 |
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Latest news from Australian Rotary Health |
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Guest speaker for the 16th Feb Hi Rog, This is about Clive Waring, the guest speaker for the 16th Feb. He’s has provided a video to be added to the Bulletin. Also links to his businesses. Deb Watch our 3 minute video on a step by step guide to create a heritage family album. |
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What's happening at Alex Rotary ?
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D9600 Buzz 19th January, 2021 |
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Our Last Meeting Ian introduced Judy, our chair for the day Judy welcomed our guest speaker Richard "one of our own" Irish took the photos James delivered the International Toast to RC Moscow International |
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National Australia Day Celebrations |
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Our Last Meeting
Thanks for the photos Irish  Ian welcomed us to our first Rotary meeting of 2021 Welcome to guests Terry, Isaac and Ian  President James asked us all to have a "meaningful new year" Special mention to Kath returning after her hospital stay, and Brian's return |
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D9600 Buzz 12th January, 2021 |
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100 yrs of Rotary invitation |
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Australian Rotary Health Annual Report 2019-2020
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D9600 Buzz 22nd December, 2020 |
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ROMAC Trivia Challenge 4 March 2021 The ROMAC Trivia Challenge will be held at Unity College (same as last year) on March 4, 2021 |
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Thank you for the difference you have made at USC |
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The latest news from Australian Rotary Health December |
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Umoja Orphanage Kenya |
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Our Last Meeting
Thanks for the photos Irish  Our chair, Darryl congratulated us on our international attire "from Afghanistan to nearly to Zimbabwe"  Welcome to Zoomers Merv & Kath and, not unexpected from a travel agent, a travel update "Anywhere in Australia" Happy Christmas to all - The next Reel will be out on January 15th |
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D9600 Buzz 15th December, 2020 |
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ROMAC Update |
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South Pacific & Philippines Office Thank you very much and our warmest Christmas greetings from your RI Regional team in Parramatta. All the best in 2021! |
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Our Last Meeting
Thanks for the photos Irish  Roger chaired the meeting Welcome to guests past RC Cal member Helen, ADG Wendy Val, Don, and soon to be members John & Heather. Hi to Zoomers Kath & Merv Good to see Noel "in person" |
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The D9600 Buzz December |
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C17 967 The QWeekend Magazine had an article about the Mary Valley Rattler featuring our own loco from Happy Valley |
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CPA mag (Dec20) article on Rotary Thanks Mark |
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Australian Rotary Health December |
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Support The Rotary Foundation |
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Our Last Meeting - Roger talking about Climate Change
Thanks for the photos Irish The guest speaker was Roger talking about Climate Change  Stephen chaired the meeting, and welcomed Zoomers Noel, Kath & Merv, and guests John & Sally  PP Bernie delivered the Presidents Report |
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Rotary Down Under |
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Rotary Public Image Newsletter My Rotary Friends, The latest Zone 8 Rotary Public Image Newsletter - Volume 3 Issue 3: November is attached for your information. Please forward the newsletter to your fellow members and friends - as you think appropriate. If you would like to receive back copies of the newsletter, please let me know: Email: gina.growden@bigpond.com or phone 0412 128 106. Yours in Rotary Gina
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ROMAC Update |
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STEMM Graduation See the photos in the Photo Album Another touching and enlightening celebration of what can be achieved. I think Ron has some too so I will send them along as well. The recipient for the Lynne Robert’s Scholarship/Bursary is Chloe Barwick Regards Bernie |
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Our Last MeetingThanks Irish for the photos  Mark chaired the meeting Welcome to guest speaker John Wagner from Mercy Ships and guests Don & Keith  Welcome to Merv, Anne & Noel on Zoom |
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District Conference 2021 |
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Our Last Meeting
Thanks for the write-up Mark and Irish for the photos  Trevor G was in the chair and welcomed our guests; DG Neil Black, AG Wendy Gilson and prospective members John and Don President James also welcomed our guests and a special welcome back to Merv.  His international toast was to RC of Gizo in Solomon Islands due to our connection with our past projects with special mention to our last visit in 2015-16 which was part of a Global Grant with a Project Value of $57k. The Gizo club meets in bare feet at PT109 restaurant (yes that’s USA Patrol Boat No 109 which had a very auspicious crew member - future President John F Kennedy) Quote of the week was from Helen Keller: A bend in the road is not the end of the road unless you fail to make the turn. |
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2021 Charity Golf Day The Rotary Club of Caloundra Charity Golf day is on again on 19th March 2021. Entry is $400 for a team of 4 or $100 for visitors and there is a Sponsorship Package available for $1000 per team. |
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Our Last Meeting
 Deborah chaired the meeting, our guest speaker was John Moore, and we were introduced to Adriaan, our RYLA candidate  Thanks for the photos Irish Welcome to visitors John, Mel, Richard & Adriaan and Ian Special "Hi" to Zoomers Merv and Noel |
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Rotary Leader |
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Our Last MeetingDale, from the Pelican Waters Golf Club spoke on the changes at the Club and our Golf Day for 2021  Pam chaired the meeting "You are never too old to set new goals or dream new dreams" See the photos here Welcome to guests Ian, Don,John, Richard, and of course Dale our guest speaker |
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Melbourne Cup Luncheonsee the photos here  |
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The D9600 Buzz Click the image for he latest & greatest, including a link to October District Newsletter Now Out! |
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Our Last Meeting
 Chris chaired the meeting and greeted our guests ADG Wendy, Ian from CalPac, and of course Jason Hunt our guest speaker about himself and his role at Woodford Correctional Centre Jason is very familiar to us as the Labor Candidate for Caloundra for the upcoming State election A special Hi to Brian and Richard, and our Zoomers Noel, Alan & Merv  Thanks for the photos Irish - some good shots there |
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Annual General Meeting for Rotary International District 9600 Ltd Sunday 8 November 2020 AGM for Rotary International District 9600 Ltd. (click the image) |
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Maleny PolioPlus dinner A brief reminder of the Maleny Rotary’s World Polio Day dinner on Wednesday 28th October. Details attached |
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Caloundra Community Centre AGM Is there someone in the Club that would be interested in attending to represent RC Caloundra? 6th Nov 2020 5:30pm - click the image |
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7th Annual STEPS Autism Treehouse Christmas Party 9am - 3pm Sunday 6th December, 2020 |
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Our Last Meeting |
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Regional Disability Expo Sunshine CoastThe Regional Disability Expo is devoted to allowing everybody to live to their fullest potential. Our mission is to make it easier for the Regional Australian families, carers and people with disabilities find the support, products, and services to help them make informed decisions and improve their quality of life. We are looking for volunteers for our Sunshine Coast Expo to be held on Thursday 29th October 2020 |
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Celebrating Hat Day Today on World Mental Health Day!
 Australian Rotary Health (ARH) celebrates Hat Day TODAY on World Mental Health Day and we need your help to Lift the Lid on Mental Illness! See the video message from ARH staff with some ways you can get involved either today or during Mental Health Month in October |
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District 9600 Newsletter |
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Our Last Meeting
Our guest speaker (and musician) was Barry Bull, with assistance from Jim, Steve & Kirsty Welcome also to Gordon's guest Richard, and Zoomers Merv & Noel  Darryl chaired the meeting with a shirt louder than Doris (his motorbike) Irish took lots of photos |
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WHAT'S ON IN D9600 |
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DV phone set up at Bendigo Community Bank in Caloundra Pip and Bernie at the Bank depositing 1 of Hopefully many phones to be refurbished and and given to victims of Domestic Violence. If any member of the Club or their relatives have old mobile phones that are unlocked and have charges these would be greatly appreciated as the Staff on KING-IT will refurbish them for free and then hand them on to the respective parties to distribute to victims of Domestic Violence. If you do please drop them into the Caloundra Community Bendigo Bank in Bulcock Street Caloundra. They will be gratefully received. |
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Umoja Orphanage Kenya Rotary Australia World Community Service (RAWCS) Project Number 51/2011-12 October Report |
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Dove Cottage Deborah has tracked down the items from the Tranquillity garden, and the spot where we could put them |
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‘Rotary On The Move’ Newsletter October |
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Rotary Down Under October |
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Australian Rotary Health Click the image for the link to the website |
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STEPS Autism Treehouse Adventure Raffle closes on the 6th of December |
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The D9600 Buzz |
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RDU Supplies |
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Our Last MeetingWe met at One Third French, Henzells Plaza See the photos here Our guest speaker was Pierre Jarsaillon from One Third French  Deborah chaired the meeting, and she was all decked out in fabulous French attire.  I managed to sneak a photo of her cheat sheet, so now you know why her pronunciation was so good |
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Gympie & District Historical Society Steam Festival 17th & 18th October - Click for full size brochure |
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Public Image Newsletter September 2020 |
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District 9600 Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) RYLA 2021 will be the last for the District 9600 program, before our merging into District 9620. So, we are planning for a very memorable finale! APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 29 March 2021 |
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Our Last Meeting
In a break from our usual venue, we met at Urban Espresso & Wine, 4/5 Innovation Pkwy, Birtinya On the 29th we will be at One Third French at Henzell's Plaza, Caloundra  Under the watchful eye of Chairman Trevor we basked beside Lake Kawana  Welcome to guest Heather Our speaker was our very own Frenchman Jim Lombard Mark was "under instructions" regarding Irish's camera |
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Pre-filming all participants raise funds for Cystic Fibrosis Queensland |
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What's on in D9600 September |
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24 October is World Polio Day! |
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News from RC Alexandra Headland September |
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Latest news from Australian Rotary Health RC Mooloolaba is hosting a walk Sun, Oct 11, 2020 8:00 AM |
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Our Last Meeting The meeting was an Open Forum to discuss future direction and projects Chair Stephen did a reasonable job of keeping the rabble under control, but he did make a basic mistake in introducing himself as "El Presindito" and may have accidentally dobbed himself in as the next President Elect Thanks Irish for the photos - see them all |
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Donations in Kind |
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STEPS |
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D9600 |
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Connect Community+Kids  |
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The latest news from Sunshine Coast Passport Rotary |
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Interact Club of Caloundra City Private School District Governor Neil Black has sent a note of congratulations to the Rotary Club of Caloundra on this achievement as has Trudy Grice from Rotary International. Thanks to Kath Aspinall, Sue Robinson and all in the Club who have made this possible. A significant step forward for our Club |
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Public meeting with Mark McArdle The Rotary Club of Glasshouse Mountains is hosting a public meeting with Mark McArdle (the retiring member of Caloundra). He will be giving a light-hearted presentation on being a parliamentarian these last 16 years; titled A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum on 21 Sep20 at 6pm. |
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Our last meeting |
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Alice Springs |
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The ReelApologies if this is the second Reel you have received I'm not convinced everyone is getting them Cheers from Roger |
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Surf, Show & Shine 26th and 27th Sept |
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Hat Day Every October, Australian Rotary Health encourages Rotary Clubs, businesses, and individuals to get involved in Hat Day as part of ‘Lift the Lid on Mental Illness’, our national fundraising and awareness campaign for mental health research |
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Beirut Stay Strong, Rotaract Clubs of Lebanon Rotaractors from all around the world along with the Rotaract Clubs of Lebanon are providing a disaster relief fund and calling for support and aid to help rebuild the beloved city of Beirut : https://www.gofundme.com/f/BeirutStayStrong |
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Rotary-on-the-Move Newsletter September |
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Our Last Meeting
 Our guest speaker was Melanie Survivor Ian chaired the meeting Welcome to guests Patrick & Ash fro RC Cal Pac, and Roger's partner Sally Thanks for the photos Irish |
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Australian Rotary Health |
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Alexandra Headland Rotary Club Sports Hub visit, Kombi Arts Precinct, Community help, and great Youth news |
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Rotary Down Under September 2020 |
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Dance against Polio September Laura Iseppi is organising a Dance against Polio event in September. You can register interest at: |
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The Science Experience (TSE) Ask the Head of Science at your local high school to return the completed application forms (found within the brochure) to you by Friday 30th October 2020 |
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Polio Great Train Ride Please find attached the schedule for the Polio Great Train Ride being coordinated by TRF Chair Eric Wood 23rd Oct |
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Our Last Meeting
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AFRICAN REGION CERTIFIED WILD POLIO-FREE Clicking the image will take you to the page on the new District website (I hope) |
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The new Rotary District 9600 website is now live |
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Gerry's Farewell |
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Transport Corridor Upgrade I have received a request from the Caloundra Residents Association to co-sign a request to The Sunshine Coast Regional Department of Transport and Main Roads, Local Government Councillors, State Government representatives regarding the subject of the Transport Corridor Upgrade Bernie At the end I've added screenshots of Council mapping and a blow up of the map in the Master Plan for your viewing pleasure |
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Announcing the 'Lift the Lid Walk for Mental Health' Australian Rotary Health |
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Greetings from your Rotary International president |
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Our Last Meeting
Marilyn Freeman - Toastmasters How to give presentations and chair a meeting  Chair James welcomed Marilyn & Tony, Les, Ian and Sally His International Toast to RC Mt Isa had a decidedly domestic bent Founded in 1558, and in District 9550, they ran the famous rodeo for 60 years See the photos here |
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Live stream Norm's FuneralAnyone who wishes to watch the recorded live stream of Norm's Funeral please read more |
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Disaster Aid Australia   |
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Rotary Club of Pine Rivers Daybreak |
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PUBLIC IMAGE Q&A Got a Burning Question about Public Image? Sunday, 30th August 2020 at 1pm AEST by ZOOM |
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Zone 8 Virtual Conference Click image for more - there has been an update |
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The ClubRunner Experience | #CRX2020 |
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District Governor's Newsletter District Governor's Newsletter editor Lisa Bateson invites you to view the latest issue |
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New initiative from the Stroke Foundation Good afternoon , My name is Ian Lawrence and I am a StrokeSafe Volunteer. I am contacting your Rotary Club to let you know of a new initiative from the Stroke Foundation. We now offer a virtual presentation to interested organisations in these COVID altered times |
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GYMPIE ROTARY ANCIENT CRAFTS, RARE TRADES EXPO and QUILT & CRAFT SPECTACULAR 2020Rescheduling of the event is clearly the responsible and realistic path to take, so please put these dates: October 30 - 31, 2021 in your calendars |
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Our Last MeetingOur speaker was Mandy Napier - 3 Essential Mindset Skills for Challenging Times   Gordon chaired the meeting, starting with a welcome to guests Mandy and ADG Wendy. Thanks Irish for the photos |
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Rotary and University of the Sunshine Coast Community Fund (RUSCCF)
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Food for thought? Thanks for sending this Bernie |
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Do you want to raise some serious funds for your club? 25% commission to any Club who secures an advertisement in RDU |
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Letter from Chloé Hi Roger, Here is the letter from Chloé Mear, our exchange student from France in 2018. YIR Bernie |
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Our Last Meeting
  Roger chaired the meeting  President James had another engagement, so PP Bernie gave the address |
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Changeover Congratulations James for taking over the reins (or should I say reign?) for the next year Thanks Irish for the photos - see them all HERE  |
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Mark's 3 Minutes on Rotary - RAWCS Rotary Australia World Community Service Ltd. (RAWCS) was formed to enable Australian Rotarians, Rotary Districts and Rotary Clubs to assist disadvantaged communities and individuals through humanitarian aid projects. Read more for the full three minutes, but a warning is required for an overload of TLAs and FLAs (Three, Four & Five Letter Acronyms) |
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ROMAC e-news Issue No. 9: July 2020 |
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Rotary on the Move |
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Rotary Down Under August 2020 |
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Zone 8 Public Image Newsletter - Volume 3 Issue 1, July 2020 Click the image for the full newsletter World Polio Day is fast approaching and Clubs and Districts are urged to plan now to hold a special community event |
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Next Week's Speaker
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Our Last MeetingThe Chair was Deborah, and our guest Speaker was Bernie talking about how we might get involved in reuse proposals for the old Caloundra Road Information Centre.  Special welcome to Gordon's guest Richard, and good to see Noel zooming in  The International toast was proposed to New Zealand (much to the delight of our kiwi aligned members)  James delivered the President's Address
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Umoja Orphanage Kenya |
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Rotary Club of Pine Rivers Daybreak You are cordially invited to attend a Zoom meeting Makeup anyone? Tuesday 11thAugust–6.45am for 7.00am |
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Get a first look at the updated My Rotary |
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Gerry’s farewell luncheon |
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TRF D9600 Newsletter July 2020 |
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Rotary Club of Sunshine Coast Passport status report |
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Australian Rotary Health
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Our Last Meeting
Forum chaired by incoming President James  Merv introduced James and told him to "lead and control" (good luck with the second part) Guests Anna, Anne and Ian were welcomed |
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An Evening of Jazz  Thursday 30th July 6-9:00PM RSVP 23rd |
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ROMAC E-Newsletter July 2020 No one knows how much longer the pandemic will stay around and impede ROMAC’s ability to bring young children from our neighbouring Oceania islands into Australia and New Zealand for, in some instances, life-saving operations and procedures. At present we still have two children here in Australia who are unable to return to their homelands. And when the pandemic is over, we already have some 20 patients approved to come to Australia or New Zealand. |
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RDU Supplies Click the image Buy your Rotary branded jackets and vests now |
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Rotary District 9800 Bushfire Appeal Update Click the image We wanted to share with you an update on what our District has been doing and some ideas on how Rotarians can continue to assist those dealing with the consequences and challenges of the bushfires. |
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Save the Date for ClubRunner Experience 2020! August 20 - 21 We're starting a new tradition! Save the dates and watch your inbox for more information on our annual ClubRunner conference! We are excited to present ClubRunner Experience 2020! |
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District Governor's Newsletter Please check out the July District Governor's Newsletter. It is in an all-new cloud-hosted format. There are many links with images, etc throughout the newsletter, so it might be best to read it while connected to your wi-fi if you consume it on your mobile phone. All feedback on the new look and format are very welcome and should be sent to Lisa Bateson, Editor of the District Governor's Newsletter, at <newsletter@rotary9600.org> Check it out! -- Mark |
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Mandy’s info on Guest speakers If you could put the info about her on the Reel and also the bit about short course “How to reduce Stress” and also the link to the free book underneath it. Tsa Deb |
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Australian Rotary Health July Latest News & Research Updates |
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Rotary Leader July 2020 - Helping club and district leaders achieve success CLUB CLINIC: Embracing change |
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Our Last Meeting - Guest Speaker was Stuart CowardGuest Speaker was Stuart Coward  Stuart works for STEPS and is a candidate for the LNP at the upcoming State Election  Chair Mark welcomed our new 20/21 President James Good to see Ann here, and Stewart was welcomed an apology from Judy noted |
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CHECK THE DUX IN 1964 News from Darryl |
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District training Assembly You are welcome to attend the District training Assembly on Saturday 25th July. If you are available, please register. Anyone is welcome to attend - it is particularly aimed at Presidents, Secretaries and Treasurers |
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Rotary Down Under July 2020 |
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Our Last MeetingOur speaker was Sophie talking about her National Youth Science Forum (NYSF) experience Chair Gerry took on the (not too difficult) challenge of being better dressed than last week's chair   However, on closer inspection, we weren't convinced that he was quite "serious" enough Guests Ian, Ivy (Judy's grand daughter) and Sophie were welcomed PE James gave the President's Report, Bernie and Ron are in Mareeba |
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Rotary Redcliffe Sunrise Enviro Expo
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Zooming In Hi All Nice to see you there, even if greatly reduced in size We would be pleased if you chip in $5.00 to the general account for Zoom |
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Australian Rotary Health News In episode 8, our guest Associate Professor Matthew Spittal from the University of Melbourne talks about suicide prevention research, and Professor Helen Christensen from the Black Dog Institute joins us on episode 9 to talk about the research outcomes and future directions of a web-based self-help intervention for reducing suicidal thoughts |
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EOFY information for Club Officers Dear Club Officers, With only 5 more business days till the end of the financial year, I wanted to make sure we communicate the following information: |
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Rotary Club Tbilisi Ambassador Dear Executive Secretary Roger Todd Rotary Club Caloundra I hope my email finds you well and safe. May I introduce myself as the President of Rotary Club Tbilisi Ambassador from Georgia, District 2452. Please relay my sincere greetings to all your club members and I wish to make a toast of goodwill to all of you. |
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Passport Club The Passport Club is in the news |
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Our Last Meeting
 Chair Darryl did a very "brisk" introduction then requested a round table "Where was I born?" - a few surprises there Special welcome to new Division 2 Councillor Terry Landsberg  There was an impressive roll up, and Ann, Noel and Anna on Zoom See all the photos here President Bernie's report follows |
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RDU Supplies |
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Changeover Invite Please find the invitation to our Annual Changeover Dinner on the18th July RSVP details and bank details are on the invitation. When you RSVP please also indicate your dietary requirements STOP PRESS - includes Sue's correct phone number For those of you unable to read the fine print, (& yes, it is pretty small) just click the image! |
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Donations in Kind Donations in Kind Northern Region is back in business again. See the Donations in Kind Northern Region Newsletter for June 2020 |
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Rotary Brand News
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2020 VIRTUAL CONVENTION NEWS |
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Rotary and University of the Sunshine Coast Community Fund
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Umoja Orphanage Kenya |
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Rotary District 9600 Presidents D9600 Newsletter June 2020 This is the DG’s last newsletter for his year - click the image |
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Cr Terry Landsberg is next week's speaker Division 2 and Our Regional Council Click the picture for more info |
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RUSCCF Advancing tertiary education opportunities through a partnership between the combined Rotary Clubs of the Sunshine Coast & the University of the Sunshine Coast Raffle results |
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Centenary of Rotary Australia Launch ONLY THREE DAYS TO GO!
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Our Last Meeting
Our speaker was our new member Patrick talking about himself  Chris chaired the meeting Guests were Anna and Ian, and we had three members zooming in  President Bernie delivered the President's report, and Mark spoke about the late Sir Clem Renouf |
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Passing of Past Rotary International President Sir Clem Renouf Image courtesy Sunshine Coast Daily 2010 Link Sir Clem, from the Rotary Club of Nambour was a giant in Rotary history as the instigator of the 3-H program that led to the world's polio eradication effort. |
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Have a ball at home with STEPS Charity |
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District Changeover via Zoom Please find attached the invitation to the District Changeover via Zoom, here: https://pp.events/aN8oRxYv Sat. Jun. 27, 7:00pm - 8:30pm |
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Our Last Meeting
Guest Speaker Irish spoke on the "Teacher in a Box" project delivered to her old high school in Hinatuan, on the island of Mindanao, Philippines  And also, special thanks to Irish for not only getting better in time for the meeting, being the guest speaker, and also capturing this rather rare (in the Reel) image of Roger, who chaired the meeting The photos are here |
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Zoom meeting with RI President Mark Maloney You are welcomed to join our next week's Zoom meeting with RI President Mark Maloney as guest speaker. |
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Australian Rotary Health
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Virtual Convention |
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Our Last Meeting
The photos are here  Ian chaired the meeting Due to "pilot error" I missed the first half of the meeting  But arrived in time to hear the end of Jim's talk about the Mens Shed |
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Doing Good in the World Your contributions help us fight disease, promote peace, provide clean water and sanitation, save mothers and children, support education, grow local economies, and respond to disasters |
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‘Rotary On The Move’ Newsletter |
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Rotary Zone 8 Public Image Newsletter May 2020 In case you were wondering, each District is part of 6 worldwide Zones, with Australia's being part of Zone 8, which includes oceanic nations like Australia, New Zealand, East Timor and Papua New Guinea. |
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Rotary Down Under June 2020 Digital Edition |
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Interplast Since 1983, Interplast and Rotary have been repairing bodies and rebuilding lives, together, across the Asia Pacific. Now, the region needs us more than ever. |
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Rotary and University of the Sunshine Coast Community Fund - RUSCCF Please see attached an Invitation to the Combined Meeting on Webinar on Wednesday 24th June 2020 6.45pm for 7.00pm Don't forget the online raffle run by RC Caloundra |
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Rotary Down Under Supplies A full range of Rotary merchandise can be ordered online |
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Australian Rotary HealthLatest News  Australian Rotary Health features in an article on Stay At Home Mum with some helpful advice from ARH Mental Health Research Grant recipient Dr Carly Johnco. There are many other stories. I've saved the whole email as a PDF - formatting is not good but the links work |
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Our Last Meeting Our latest Zoom meeting featured the induction of Patrick and a run down of our projects by PE James The photos are here |
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District News Vol 16  |
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Donations in Kind In the last 19 years, DIK has shipped 578 containers of equipment and supplies containing goods worth $58 million to 32 countries, with a strong emphasis on items that improve education, medical and maternal care. Help is needed from Rotary Clubs within either District 9600, 9630 or 9640 to support RAWCS Donations in Kind Northern Region with volunteers to assist with general housekeeping for a few hours commencing from 8.00am on the following dates:
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Rotary Virtual Convention Rotary’s first ever Virtual Convention is taking place 20-26 June 2020. |
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ROMAC E-Newsletter May 2020 Click on the photo I recommend you visit our website www.romac.org for more information about our important work |
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Gympie Rotary's Quilt & Craft Spectacular 2020 We’ve got some showstoppers lined up for you - join us in Gympie, October 31 - November 1, 2020! or visit websites www.quiltandcraft.org and www.ancientcrafts.org |
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Umoja Orphanage Kenya Without your help we would have been up a creek without a paddle. In fact you have saved us - for now! Watch our thank you video we made just for you on Facebook |
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National Volunteers Week National Volunteer Week (NVW) is an annual celebration to acknowledge the generous contribution of our nation’s volunteers. |
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Our Last Meeting
 Another well attended Zoom meeting, but unfortunately I was missing So if anyone took notes please send them to me Thanks Mark for being so quick with some images, including many of the late but never forgotten Jim Adam  A special welcome to DG Darryl Iseppi And don't forget, Bernie wants us to be eating breakfast at next weeks meeting. |
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Your Rotary |
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Assist IFYS
A new opportunity to volunteer in the community has come through. IFYS is housing families at the Currimundi Sport & Recreation Centre |
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Rotaract Club of Brisbane RivercityRotaract is a global organisation that empowers students and young professionals to create positive change in their local communities and around the world. If you know of anyone who would be interested in joining one of our ZOOM fortnightly meetings, please email brisbanerivercity@rotaract.org.au or reach out through our Facebook page.  Here is our latest newsletter The Churchill Room Rotaract Club of Brisbane Rivercity May 2020 |
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District 9600 Newsletter The official newsletter of the District Governor |
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Arthritis Queensland |
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Develop your skillsAs part of our alliance with Toastmasters, we’re offering new communication courses to help you grow your networks, improve your skills, and increase your impact in the community.  |
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Our Last Meeting
The photos are here  President Elect (PE) James opened the meeting with an International Toast to RC Port Moresby PNG James speaks with experience as a past member and fondly remembers the armed guards at the Crown Plaza meeting venue Highlights of his time there were unpacking the containers sent by Donations in Kind (DIK) in Brisbane Seem to be having trouble getting The Reel under control - please bear with me :) |
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Shelterbox Update The work of Rotary continues through Shelterbox, and in other news. A memorandum of understanding has been signed between the Global Fund and RAWCS-RAM to raise USD$12m over a five-year period for the fight against malaria in Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Timor Leste and Vanuatu. Unfortunatly DIK has had to close for the duration |
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Our last MeetingThe photos are here  Judy chaired our latest Zoom meeting  Suitably supervised by Keith, Bernie delivered the President's report:
 Here's another snippet from the archives |
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Rotary International Virtual Convention |
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Rotary Down Under magazine |
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Rotary on the Move newsletter Please click HERE to download the latest edition of the ‘Rotary On The Move’ Newsletter.If you want to receive future editions of ‘Rotary On The Move’ direct to your inbox, please e-mail tim@cinet.com.au asking to be added as a recipient of the Newsletter. |
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The latest news from Australian Rotary Health |
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Our Last Meeting
 Our last meeting for April was chaired by the newly crowned "King of Rotary" Mark (or is that just a new Zoom hairdo?) The the highlight was the virtual induction of new members Helen and Stuart See all the photos here  President Bernie gave her address
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District Governor's newsletter |
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End Polio Now newsletter |
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Foundation Trustee Chair's May message 
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Ri President's May message
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Our Last MeetingAnother enjoyable Zoom meeting even though some members didn't even bother to change out of their pjyamas  The photos can be viewed here  The highlight was the virtual handing over of the donation from our Golf Day to the Dicky Beach Nippers Accepted by John Scott from the Dicky Beach Surf Life Saving Club  |
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World Immunisation Week is Coming As scientists work to find a vaccine for the new coronavirus, we can do our part to keep our communities healthy by helping Rotary spread the word about the importance of vaccinations during World Immunization Week, 24-30 April. Immunizations save millions of lives every year and are widely recognized as one of our most successful and cost-effective health interventions. Yet outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases continue to put children’s health at risk around the world. Rotary knows firsthand that #VaccinesWork. Since 1985, we’ve contributed more than $2.1 billion and countless volunteer hours to protect nearly 3 billion children from polio. When children receive the polio vaccine, their pinkie fingers are marked with purple ink so health workers will know which children received the vaccine. Today, only two countries continue to report cases of polio caused by the wild poliovirus: Afghanistan and Pakistan. Take action in three easy ways:
Donate to Rotary’s PolioPlus Fund. Your contribution will be tripled, thanks to the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. |
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ROMAC newsletter |
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Learning new skills onlineEven when you can’t attend training meetings in person, members can still develop new skills and knowledge by taking courses online. Rotary’s Learning Centre offers courses on everything from managing training sessions and mentoring to leading change and dealing with conflict. See the course catalog on My Rotary, which includes links to each course. Rotarians can learn basic information through the Learning Centre courses, then attend more in-depth webinars or online meetings to generate ideas together, make action plans, and even organize community projects. Courses are available in 20 languages, including Mandarin (listed under “traditional Chinese”), Swedish, Thai, and several Eastern European languages. Also be sure to register for the webinar Optimizing Rotary’s Learning Center, 21 April, 14:00-15:00 Chicago time (UTC-5). You’ll find out how you can use the social learning features available in Learning Topics to continue engaging members online. You can also register for the Connect With the (Online) Rotary World webinar, 28 April, 15:00-15:45 Chicago time (UTC-5) to hear from Rotarians who are leading their clubs and districts in connecting with each other online. Questions? Email learn@rotary.org. |
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The latest news from Australian Rotary Health |
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Our Last MeetingWell, the photos are up, that's a start |
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Rotary tidbitsThe Rotary Foundation – Doing Good in the WorldHere are some excerpts from the story of the First 100 years of Rotary written by David Forward: In April 1906, when a patent attorney Donald Carter was invited to join the Rotary Club of Chicago he asked to see the Club’s objectives. When he learned that it was limited to good fellowship and boosting one another’s business, he declined, suggesting that such a prominent group of business leaders should aspire to higher ideals. The Club invited Mr Carter to write an objective that defined this charitable goal and ultimately adopted this third object: |
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Our Meeting the Week Before
We had more than twenty members for our second Zoom meeting  Thanks again Mark for organizing this, and congratulations for taking out the "Best Background" prize We knew you could add virtual backgrounds to Zoom, and we loved the waves breaking behind you. But you went one better managing to set up the virtual suit and tie (I couldn't find anything about this on the Zoom instructions) Of course, we were all wondering what you were really wearing  Bernie gave the President's Address, and welcomed special guest ADG Wendy
Due to Easter, the next Reel will be published on 17th April |
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Together we serve! Together we serve! Kiwanis International, Lions Clubs International, Optimist International, and Rotary International commit to helping communities respond to COVID-19. |
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Sunshine Coast Rotary Children's Photo Competition cancelled We have reviewed this year's competition in the light of the restrictions currently in place due to COVID-19 and concluded with some considerable regret, that it is in everyone's best interest to cancel the competition. The restrictions may have limited the opportunity by some to enter, and there is considerable uncertainty whether the presentations and tuition could go ahead. |
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District Governor's newsletter |
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Mark & Irish news for the weekMark & Irish's recent travels and the stressful situation of flying out of Manila as the COVID-19 net was closing in on us. |
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The latest news from Australian Rotary Health |
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Rotary on the Move newsletterPlease click HERE to download the latest edition of the ‘Rotary On The Move’ Newsletter.If you want to receive future editions of ‘Rotary On The Move’ direct to your inbox, please e-mail tim@cinet.com.au asking to be added as a recipient of the Newsletter. |
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Rotary Down Under magazine |
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Contribute to your club's newsletterWith our club no longer meeting as normal, this is a reminder that there are other ways to stay in regular contact. Tuesday's Zoom meeting was certainly a step forward but there is a lot to learn about engaging members - and non-members/visitors - and perhaps having a guest speaker. A regular weekly Zoom meeting is planned - go to the website on Tuesday mornings and click the Zoom link to attend. What about a contribution to your newsletter to let everyone stay in touch. Some suggestions for each of us to consider:
Oh, and there continue to be plenty of Rotary clubs meeting online so Google them and attend another club's Rotary meeting virtually - even one that is an another time zone! Over to you! I am happy to help but need your contribution. |
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Our Last Meeting
Welcome to the new meeting format, for now anyway I'm a bit short of meeting notes, but I did make a couple of scratchings Thanks Mark for organizing the Zoom technology  There were fourteen of up staring into screens |
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District Governor's newsletter |
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April is Maternal and Child Health month |
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Foundation Trustee Chair's April message
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RI President's April message
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ROMAC newsletter |
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District Governor's newsletter |
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ShelterBox eNewsletter |
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The latest news from Australian Rotary Health |
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Our Last MeetingOur speaker was Yolanda Dasgupta, a Rotary Peace Fellow Alumna who graduated from Science Po in Paris in 2005. Bernie chaired the meeting, and welcomed guests ADG Wendy, Yolanda and "soon to be a member" Stewart
Gerry proposed the International Toast to RC Carlton, of Greater Nottingham, England. According to the linked history page on their website: Nottinghamshire is an often unappreciated English county, most unfairly dismissed by that renowned wit and scholar, Jeremy Clarkson, as "a non-county, like Staffordshire - just there to fill the gaps." |
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International Corner
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Our Last Meeting
Mark Davis - Media Sales Consultant S/C Daily Print Media Mark Davis has spent the past 11 years working at The Sunshine Coast Daily. He is a Media Sales Consultant. Mark moved from Tasmania to the Coast with his wife Bev so that she could closer to her Mum and Dad. They brought their youngest son with them and their other son lived here already. They spent 20 years working in the family business. Mark has recently nominated to stand in Division 1 for the S/C Regional Council local Government Elections.
Chris chaired the meeting, and welcomed guests Helen, Brian and Mark Gerry proposed the International Toast to the Rotary Club of Collingwood, Canada |
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District Changeover 2020 |
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District Governor's newsletter |
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The latest news from Australian Rotary Health |
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Our Last Meeting
Guest speaker was Jeanne Motteram - More Time and Less Stress In 2017 Jeanne moved to the Sunshine Coast, the best place to live, and started Colomba Property. The business assists seniors clear out their homes when they move into Aged Care Facilities, or families dealing with deceased estates. Jeanne is a member of RC Maroochydore.
The meeting was chaired by Trevor, whose first duty was to welcome visitors: Brian and Elly, hopefully soon to be menbers Tim Hamilton - Division Two Candidate Special thanks to "Charlie's Angels" Bernie, Sue and Judy, who organized the Movie Night Gerry proposed the International Toast to RC Dondo, Mozambique.  President Bernie gave her address
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2020 District Conference Program |
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March is Water, Sanitation and Hygiene month |
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Rotary Down Under magazine |
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Rotary on the Move newsletterPlease click HERE to download the latest edition of the ‘Rotary On The Move’ Newsletter.If you want to receive future editions of ‘Rotary On The Move’ direct to your inbox, please e-mail tim@cinet.com.au asking to be added as a recipient of the Newsletter. |
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Caloundra Rotary combines to deliver the Caravan of Hope |
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Drug addict to Lawyer |
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Foundation Trustee Chair's March message
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RI President's March message
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Club Changeover - SAVE THE DATE |
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District Governor's newsletter |
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RYDA Program Information |
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2020 Sunshine Coast Rotary Children's Photographic Competition |
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Rotary Clubs combine to deliver the Caravan of Hope The ability of Rotary clubs to work together for the good of the community can never be underestimated. When local optometrist and Hervey Bay City Rotary club member Richard Watt and his wife Gwen were watching the bushfire disaster unfold, they desperately wanted to help the affected communities.  They started a campaign, ‘Hervey Bay adopting fire affected families’ to raise funds, initially to provide some immediate relief. Local residents responded generously to the appeal and one local resident, named Don, decided that he would donate a caravan that was not being used.
Hearing about the plight of the small town of Lake Conjola in NSW where 89 homes had been lost and up to another 50 were considered uninhabitable, it was decided that this would be an ideal location for the caravan.
Richards’ wife Gwen had the answer. With the help of Rotary Clubs along the route seven clubs would be involved in a ‘baton’ relay taking the caravan over nine legs. A coordinated schedule was then set up with members committing to a day and time. Sounds simple enough but required detailed planning and a lot of phone calls. Local Sunshine coast residents Kath and Ian Aspinall of Caloundra Rotary and Caloundra Pacific Rotary Club are typical of the Rotarians that have offered their time.
Other clubs involved include Ballina-on-Richmond, Taree North, Caringbah and Milton–Ulludulla. The Rotary club of Milton Ulludulla, which will undertake the last leg, are coordinating activities locally, working in conjunction with a small group, the Conjola Recovery Team. Together, they are providing help where it is required and the caravan would be intended as temporary accommodation to be passed on to other families when needed. |
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International Corner
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2020 Sunshine Coast Rotary Children’s Photographic Competition Entries are now being accepted in the 2020 Sunshine Coast Rotary Children’s Photographic Competition 30 April is the closing date. All the information you need may be found at photocomp.rotaryclubcaloundra.com.au Thanks to our sponsors, this year's competition is bigger and better than before!  |
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Rotary Park Duck Holes Creek in the news |
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Aloha Rotary We hope you’re joining us at the 2020 Rotary International Convention in Honolulu, Hawaii, USA, 6-10 June. This year’s event will renew your passion for Rotary through exciting host activities and local service projects. It’s your chance to give back to the community while connecting with members from around the world. Get the most out of your convention experience by attending a breakout session. You can explore where we’re headed as an organisation at the “Rotary’s Action Plan for the Future” session or learn tips and tricks to having your club featured in the media at “Getting Your Story Covered in the News.” With more than 70 sessions to choose from, you’re sure to find a topic that interest you. Rotary is proud to host the convention at the Hawaii Convention Center, a facility that’s committed to environmental conservation. The 2020 convention will showcase new initiatives toward sustainability for this year and for years to come. We hope to see you there! |
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Ending Polio TogetherRotary and the Gates Foundation are renewing our partnership to endpolio! This will mean an additional $150 million for polio eradication every year for three years. Donate today and your contribution will be tripled. http://on.rotary.org/ |
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The Four-Way Test
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Rotary Bushfire Appeal You can support those affected by the bushfires by making a (tax deductible) donation to the "Rotary National Bushfires Appeal" at: rawcs.org.au or to the Queensland Bushfire relief Appeal here. All Australians can donate to support the victims of the devastating bushfires through the newly established Rotary Australia World Community Service (RAWCS) "Rotary National Bushfire Appeal". Funds from this account will go directly to the Districts affected by the bushfires. Any efforts from Rotary will be once the first responders have completed their good work, and Rotary can start to help residents and communities to rebuild themselves and their communities. International donors can donate by bank transfer to the Rotary Australia Relief Fund, details below: • SWIFT Code CTBAAU2S [case sensitive - 2nd last digit is two] • Commonwealth Bank • Rotary Australia Relief Fund • BSB 067 105 | Account 10519888 • Reference 68/2019-20 With over 1,100 Rotary clubs and 30,000 members across Australia, Rotary is well placed to support immediate bushfire relief and longer-term re-building and recovery. Local Rotary clubs are able to immediately offer assistance and supplies. Our clubs and districts then help affected communities wherever possible through funds and materials to re-establish day-to-day operations. Longer term re-building is supported by Rotary clubs planning and implementing projects that re-build affected communities. Rotary International may also provide disaster response grants for Rotary Districts affected by natural disasters to launch their own projects or work with established relief organisations to help their communities recover. A link to the fund can be found on the main page of the RAWCS website: rawcs.org.au |
