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JUNE IS ROTARY FELLOWSHIPS MONTH
Graphics by Debbie Vance form Canada than you Debbie.
G ‘day
Only four weeks left for the Rotary year 2018-2019. Or one twelfth of our year together. We can
achieve a lot in these last four weeks. Keep going as we change over to the new Rotary year with DG
John McKenzie as our leader.
This month let us look at how we can increase and retain members. There are several clubs in D9700
that need help to survive into the future. We need to offer our help as best we can. Each Group in
D9700 has one club that need more members to become more effective in local community work.
Look to your neighbouring club and see how they are going.
This month we will launch a District 9700 Chapter of the Rotary Means Business Fellowship. More
follows in this bulletin. Fellowships are plentiful in Rotary over 80 at last count and some include,
Beers Rotarians Enjoy Worldwide BREW, Cricket, Curling, Flying, Gourmet Cooking, Magicians, Russian
Culture, Skiing, Whisk(e)y and Yoga. Something for all.
Have a wonderful time in June work hard and strive to increase membership.
Remember to Be The Inspiration to all around you.
DG John Glassford
Governor 2018-2019 D9700 0498 190 880 Email: [email protected]
I. PRESIDENT BARRY RASSIN’S MESSAGE JUNE 2019
June 2019
As I look back on all the things I have seen and the people I have met since becoming president of
Rotary International last July, I am certain of this: Rotary’s capacity to transform lives for the better is
unparalleled. Our impact is far beyond anything I could have imagined when I first became a Rotarian.
I think about the Rotarians I met in Pakistan, who partnered with Coca-Cola to improve sanitation in
Karachi’s neighbourhoods while supporting polio eradication efforts. I think about the Puerto Rican
Rotarians who are helping entire communities rebuild their lives after Hurricane Maria. I think about
the German Rotaractors who are working to save bees — whose role as pollinators is so important to
our planet — from extinction. I think about the six Rotarians and Rotaractors who were honored as
People of Action: Young Innovators at Rotary Day at the United Nations in Nairobi, Kenya, in November
for their work to create novel solutions to tough challenges.
It seems like only yesterday that I stood on a stage in San Diego and asked you to Be the
Inspiration in your clubs, in your communities, and in the world. Your response was an inspiration to
me. You are paving the way for Rotaractors to become our future leaders, helping start new Rotaract
clubs and working to include Rotaractors in Rotary events and projects in your communities. You are
working hard to eradicate polio, participating in 4,200 events in more than 100 countries for World
Polio Day. And you are carrying out transformative projects that will create lasting change in your
communities and in the world.
This year, I also saw how Rotary’s work to build peace is bearing fruit. The 98 Rotary Peace Fellows
who are studying at our peace centres will soon graduate, joining more than 1,200 others in applying
their conflict resolution skills to problems that need solutions. And this month, Esther and I will travel
to Hamburg, Germany, for a convention where people of all races, nationalities, religions, and political
backgrounds will unite because they want to make the lives of all people better.
Seeing what Rotary means to people — to the communities we serve and to Rotarians themselves —
has deepened my affection and admiration for all that Rotary is and does.
Soon it will be time for Esther and me to return home to Nassau. When we get there, I will look out on
the vast sea that surrounds our island, and it will remind me of Rotary’s limitless possibilities, and of
the amazing future that awaits us beyond the horizon. I look forward to sailing there with you.
Here we are in Hamburg waiting to see our friends, Rotarians and Rotaractors from around
the world Barry and Esther
II. ROTARY FELLOWSHIPS
BREW Fellowship Chair Moses Aryee and BREW Director Kerstin Duchardt are ready for you to visit
their BREW Fellowship Booth in Hamburg-Prost! Beers Rotarians Enjoy Worldwide BREW.
The House of Friendship opens Hamburg 2019 has begun.
ROTARY MEANS BUSINESS FELLOWSHIP D9700 CHAPTER
Graphics by Debbie Vance Canada
ROTARY MEANS BUSINESS RMB MISSION STATEMENT
“Rotary Means Business encourages Rotarians to support the success of their fellow
Rotarians by doing business with them, and by referring others to them”.
"If any one tells you that it is reprehensible to make a dollar or two for the wife and babies
from club associates in straightforward business transactions, tell that person that some
foreign substance has gotten into his carburettor." Paul P Harris (January 1911)
We now have enough interested members to start the D9700 Committee for the D9700 Chapter of
Rotary Means Business. I will keep you posted and if any of you want to serve on the committee
please let us know, thanks.
There are policies and procedures to follow and all of these are well detailed on the Rotary Means
Business web site below:
ROTARY MEANS BUSINESS
III. BITS & BYTES FROM OUR DISTRICT 9700
A. ROCKETMAN
“Wow! What a wonderful night we had last night for the Rocketman Premiere! Thanks to all those who
attended and bought tickets in the raffles and those who couldn't come but donated instead! All funds raised will be given to Rotary Mental Health, lifting the lid on mental illness.
https://australianrotaryhealth.org.au/mental-health/
Many thanks to Priceline Pharmacy and SGB partners for selling tickets and for all those who donated
raffle prizes.” Griffith Avanti RC
B. NEW ZEALAND AUSTRALIAN CONFERENCE CHRISTCHURCH 20-22 SEPT. 2019
“On behalf of the conference committee I am excited to announce that registration is finally open. You
can either visit the conference website here or go directly to the registration page here. Instructions
are also included in our May newsletter below.
Regeneration Conference Newsletter: May 2019
Please note that the training and conference programme is included as an attachment at the end of the
electronic article titled “Rotary Training and Conference Programme”.
For those having difficulty accessing our online newsletter, a PDF printable version can be accessed
from the conference website Rotary Zone 8 Conference
Or www.rotaryoceania.zone/page/rotaryzone8conference
And clicking on the bright yellow panel on the left of the page. The training and conference programme is given on pages 6 - 9.
The content of the newsletter will be shared on the Conference Facebook page
@RotaryZone8Conference and we are also on Instagram as #RotaryZone8Conference. We’d really
appreciate you sharing our posts on social media.
Sarita McLean Immediate Past District 9970 Governor”.
C. PDG Dr. RAY KING Farewell Dinner @ RC Wagga Wagga Kooringal
PDG DR Ray King OAM was honoured at Kooringal Rotary on April 24th for his dedication to the Peace
City programme and 30 years of service to Rotary and the community. District Governor John
Glassford presented Ray with a framed thank you letter from Rotary International President Barry
Rassin.
D. DISTAS 19 GRENFELL
District Training and Assembly or DISTAS, was held in Grenfell this year and we had an excellent roll
up from our clubs. Thanks to DGE John McKenzie and his team for the training. Our thanks also to the
Rotary Club of Grenfell for the catering and hospitality, most enjoyable.
DGE John announced the new theme for 2019-2010 under the leadership of RIPE Mark Maloney.
The whole day was well received and it was not as cold as it usually is in Grenfell at this time of year.
E. ORANGE DAYBREAK EGGSTRAVAGANZA
On behalf of our President Alison Bennett we send a huge THANK YOU to the Orange community for
supporting our inaugural EGGSTRAVAGANZA event. Your donations on Easter Saturday raised
approximately $2500...Our club topped this up to $5000 last week, PLUS combined with a district
grant the total come to $7500.
A big shout out to Lindt Chocolate, the local media, Orange North Rotary, Kennards, Kinross Wolaroi,
Rachel's coffee cart and Housing plus Volunteers. As promised, the money will stay locally here in
Orange to assist Housing plus Domestic Violence Crisis Centre.
F. WAGGA WAGGA ROTARY CLUB BOOK FAIR
Another BOOK FAIR is over for this year. Thank you to all the club members, sponsors, supporters,
helpers and the Wagga Community for helping it to be a great success. The support and assistance of
everyone enables us to be able to continue our community programs and give assistance where it is
needed.
G. ORANGE ROTARY CLUB NEW MEMBERS
Mike Patterson has joined the Rotary Club of Orange, having recently moved with his wife, Jane, to the
district from Armidale. Mike was introduced to the Club by Len Banks and formally welcomed by
President Clivia Frieden.
Welcome to Tracey Drady to the Rotary Club of Orange. Tracey was introduced by Scott Kable and
welcomed by President Clivia Frieden. It was a double celebration with the Club also helping exchange
student Tuuli celebrate her 18th birthday.
H. MURRUMBURRAH-HARDEN GUEST POET
“Tonight we were entertained by guest speaker Ted Webber, Bush Poet performer from Young.
Ted became passionate about poetry in his 60's when he visited Jindabyne Folk Festival and was entertained around a campfire by poet performer Frank Daniels. This performance inspired Ted to pen
his first poem, titled "The Old Farm Ute".
Ted has travelled to many locations to share his love of poetry, even being invited to the National Art
Gallery to perform. Ted wishes to share this love of poetry with all primary school children in the
Hilltops region by way of a travelling workshop experience he is planning for late 2019.
Ted delighted the club with poetry performances including "Old Master" by CJ Dennis, "In the Stable"
by Banjo Paterson and his very own "The Old Farm Ute"”. Murrumburrah-Harden RC
I. RYDA WITH OBERON ROTARY CLUB AT BATHURST
Oberon Students Attend RYDA Road Safety Program
“The RYDA (Rotary Youth Driver Awareness) – Road Safety Education Program was held at Mount
Panorama on Wednesday May 8. A small group of students accompanied by Miss McTrustry were both
confronted and challenged by the statistics and activities during the day.
Evie Eggins said she was “Shocked by some of the statistics, such as how P-plate drivers having
passengers in the car quadruples the chance of having an accident.” Interactive sessions and practical
demonstrations (e.g. braking distance) made it a valuable experience for our students. Thanks go to
the Rotary club for their support”. Oberon RC.
J. ORANGE NORTH HONOURS PETER GILBANK
Congratulations to Peter Gilbank on 50 Years in Rotary!
UPCOMING RI CONVENTION
2020 Honolulu, Hawaii, USA 6-10 June
Graphics by Debbie Vance Canada
Aloha!
Registration for the Honolulu 2020 Rotary Convention will open on June 1, 2019 with a special rate of USD $395. That price is only available between June 1 to June 5, after that
the price goes up.
Rotarians everywhere can take advantage of this lowest rate by visiting www.riconvention.org
A. SOMETHING TO PONDER
What do these three pics have in common? (Answer next page)
B. THE ROTARIAN ANNUAL PHOTO COMPETITION WINNER
Winner of the 2019 Rotarian photo contest First Place
Photographer: Santosh Kale Rotary Club of Shirol, India Location: Pandharpur, India
The Judge said: “It documents the flow of humanity experiencing the Pandharpur Wari pilgrimage and
shows the architecture of this Indian site, the vibrancy of its storefronts. I also like that the
photographer had the prescience to wait for his subject and took an unconventional approach by shooting the action with a time exposure”.
C. DIARY FOR MAIN EVENTS FOR DISTRICT 9700
Sat 1st-5th June 2019 2019 RI CONVENTION HAMBURG
Frid 28th June 14.00-15.30 D9700 2018-2019 Final Board Meeting DGJG Frid 28th June 2019 D9700 Change Over Dinner at the Orange Ex-Services Club 18.00hrs
Sat 29th June 2019-2020 D9700 10.00am First Board Meeting Orange. DG John McKenzie
D. MUNA
MUNA (Model United Nations Assembly) up and running @ Parliament of NSW.
Remember MUNA?
E. D9700 INTERNATIONAL NEWS
i. Council On Legislation Report
PDG Gary Roberts is the District 9700 Council On Legislation Representative for COL and Council On Resolutions meetings. Gary has just returned from Chicago where he attended the 2019 COL
Parliament for Rotary. Gary’s report is on the D9700 web site.
On behalf of our members thank you Gary and of course Marilyn for representing our district.
ii. Zone 8 Delegate for 2020 RI Director Nomination.
PDG John Egan was elected to the position of the D9700 Zone 8 Delegate for the nomination of our Zone RI Director for 2020. Congratulations John we know that you will do a good job and elect a Kiwi!
Something to ponder answer pic 1 a Kiwi sheep driving Kiwi dogs, I am married to a Kiwi
and my Dad was a Kiwi. Pic 2 I am about to become a feather duster and pic 3 going to Zanzibar for some R&R. Did you get it?
DISTRICT BOARD 2018-2019
District Governor John Glassford {Membership Retention}
Immediate Past District Governor George Weston {Youth Services}
District Governor Elect John McKenzie {Service Projects}
District Governor Nominee Michael Moore AM {D9705} Secretary PP David Benn {Administration}
Treasurer Finance & Audit PP Doug Conkey {Budget}
Foundation Director PDG David Kennedy {Foundation}
Communications Director PP Paul Murray {Public Image} Membership Director Millennials PP Clare Lawlor {Millennials}
Associate Member AG Julie Poplin {Assistant Governors}
District 9700 Trainer PP Geraldine Rurenga {PETS & Assembly}
ASSISTANT GOVERNORS
GROUP 1 AG MILES HEDGE {RC of Blayney}
Blayney, Bathurst, Bathurst Daybreak, Bathurst East, Oberon.
GROUP 2 AG DAVID RIDGES {RC of ORANGE NORTH}
Molong, Orange, Orange North, Orange Daybreak, D9700 e-Club (Calare)
GROUP 3 AG CHRIS FINKEL {RC of Forbes}
Parkes, Condobolin, Lake Cargelligo, West Wyalong, Forbes, Forbes Ipomoea.
GROUP 4 AG JULIE POPLIN {RC of Boorowa}
Boorowa, Murrumburrah-Harden, Cowra, Grenfell, Young.
GROUP 5 AG BOB MANNING {RC of Narrandera}
Griffith, Griffith East, Griffith Avanti, Yenda, Leeton, Leeton Central, Narrandera
GROUP 6 AG PAUL WESTON {RC of Coolamon}
Lockhart Coolamon, Junee, Temora and Cootamundra
GROUP 7 AG ELAINE ALMOND {RC of Wagga Wagga}
South Wagga, Wagga Kooringal, Wagga Murrumbidgee, Wagga Sunrise, Wollundry Wagga, Wagga
Wagga, CSU Wagga Rotaract.
Designed by a Committee!!!