District Governor - August Update

Relief for Rasuwa, Nepal (RAOAF).

Click the link to make a tax-deductible contribution.

https://donations.rawcs.com.au/Default.aspx?ProjectNo=18...

This project will support disaster recovery following severe flooding and landslides in Rasuwa District, Nepal, which have caused significant damage to homes, infrastructure, livelihoods and essential community facilities.

Supported by:

Rotary District 9685,

Toukley Wyong Rotary

The Rotary Club of Rudramati in Nepal

and The Didi Foundation support the recovery effort.

Donations can also be made via

The Rotary Foundation Disaster Response Fund: [donate here]

TRF has just released 2 Disaster Response Grants to Nepal US $50,000

District Governor Update – August 2026

August has been another busy month across District 9685, club visits, governance work, celebrations and planning, all highlighting the extraordinary commitment of our Rotarians.

A key focus has been implementing Rotary’s strengthened Youth Protection Policy. While these changes have created extra work, safeguarding every young person entrusted to Rotary remains our highest priority. Thank you to everyone who has embraced the requirements and supported clubs through the transition.

Our District Intellectual Property compliance project is now complete. Clubs are establishing asset registers and ensuring more than one member has full administrative access to websites and social media accounts, simple governance measures that will protect clubs into the future.

District Governor Michele Ellery (left) connecting with fellow Past District Governors at last month's luncheon during a busy month of club and community engagements.

August also brought fellowship with Past District Governors and the inspiring Rotary NSW Emergency Services Community Awards.

Congratulations to every finalist and recipient, particularly Shane Fitzsimmons AO AFSM, honoured with Rotary’s Award for Excellence in Service to Humanity.

Finalists and award recipients at the Rotary NSW Emergency Services Community Awards,

celebrating exceptional service to communities across NSW.

Thank you to clubs for participating thoughtfully in the new District vote.

The proposal passed, and work will now begin to select our District Governor for 2028–29.

A warm Rotary welcome to the newest members who joined clubs across District 9685 in August 2026.

Another highlight during August was sending congratulatory emails to our Rotarians celebrating many years of Rotary membership. Recognising these important milestones reminds us that every year of service strengthens our clubs, our communities and Rotary itself. Thank you for your ongoing commitment.