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District Governor's eNews
March 1 2018

ROTARY: MAKING A DIFFERENCE
My Friends in Rotary,
 
Anne and I celebrated 113 years of Rotary last weekend in the main street of Katoomba.  Great participation by a number of clubs and a number of local groups.  Good walk-in crowd off the street.   I hope you also got to share in a birthday cake.
 
I’m entering the twilight phase of my official club visits – just a few more to attend.  Thank you to all for the welcome and hospitality you have shown to Anne and I.
 
Each visit has been enjoyable and more importantly each visit has been inspirational.  Each visit makes me want to contribute more, to return again.  And when you think about, you are selling to the already converted in my case.  It reminds me that each club has so much to offer.  Think about the impression you can make on visitors to your clubs and events.
 
Granted, there have been a couple of clubs where I’ve thought they could improve their attractiveness.  Equally there have been clubs at the other end of the scale where I’m still amazed they are not being knocked down the rush of people wanting to join.
 
And there are clubs spread across this spectrum that are repeatedly inducting new members.  How to explain it, what is the “magic sauce”.  I wish I knew the answer.
 
My impression is that it is a mix of enthusiasm, who you speak to and what is the story you tell.  Maybe how often it is repeated helps.
 
And it is probably different for each of us but the “telling someone” is essential.
 
A busy month ahead with dinners with our immediate past RI President John Germ and his wife Judy.  We have RI President Ian Riseley’s Peace Conference and in the middle is our own District Conference.  Not too late to come to these events.  Not too late to invite someone to join you in attending.
 
Each event is intended to educate and to inspire, to improve our Rotary experience and as a result to make a difference in the communities we serve.
 
I’ll see you there.
 
Regards,
 
Peter Ward
Governor, RI District 9685, 2017-18
 
DG 2020/21 Nominating Committee Meeting
District Office
Mar 04, 2018
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
 
District Conference
Fairmont Resort
Mar 10, 2018 8:00 AM –
Mar 11, 2018 1:00 PM
 
COTA Meeting
District Office
Mar 16, 2018
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
 
RLI 45.2
District Office
Mar 18, 2018
8:00 AM – 5:10 PM
 
2018/19 Presidents Elect (PETS) Training
MGSM
Apr 07, 2018
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
 
2017/18 District Team Meeting
District Office
Apr 14, 2018
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
 
DG 2020/21 Nominating Committee Interviews
District Office
Apr 15, 2018
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
 
RLI 46 Weekend
District Office
Apr 21, 2018 8:00 AM –
Apr 22, 2018 5:00 PM
 
Rotary Foundation Committee Meeting
District Office
Apr 26, 2018
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
 
Presidents Cluster Meetings
Various Locations
Apr 27, 2018
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
 
2018/19 District Assembly
The King's School
Apr 29, 2018
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
 
YOU'RE INVITED - PRESIDENTIAL PEACEBUILDING CONFERENCE
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Ian Riseley
President, 2017-18


Dear fellow Rotarians:

I am pleased to invite you to the Sydney Town Hall on 17 March for the Presidential Peacebuilding Conference where we will explore economic and community development in relation to peacebuilding on a local, national, and international scale. 

Rotary District 9675 has planned an outstanding program featuring Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus, noted Australian foreign correspondent Hugh Riminton, Founder and Executive Chairman of the Institute for Economics and Peace Steve Killelea, Vice Chair of the Rotarian Action Group Against Slavery Dave McCleary and UNICEF CEO Tony Stuart. Joining them will be a host of other internationally recognised thought leaders from across the business and philanthropic communities. 

We discuss important topics including the cost of conflict, the power of education, facilitating peaceful outcomes, as well as pressing issues such as cyberbullying and modern slavery affecting the harmony of our global community. 

We’ll explore the real causes of economic instability, the intersection of sound community development and reconciliation, and opportunities to create peace through collaborative service projects globally and locally. You will leave the conference motivated to expand existing efforts in peacebuilding or initiate new ones.

I look forward to joining you in Sydney as we come together to Make a Difference by discussing challenges and identifying opportunities to address some of the most pressing concerns of modern times.

If you have not already registered, you may do so online http://rippc2018.com.au/registration. Consider bringing along a friend, school student or young person to learn and be inspire as we come together to explore how all of us can thoughtfully and practically build peace in our world

Sincerely,
Ian Riseley
President, Rotary International
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REGISTRATIONS CLOSING 2 MARCH
Time is running out to register and attend the 2018 District Conference in Leura.
 
Register for the whole weekend, come for the day on Saturday - there are options to suit everyone.
 
Registrations are closing on Friday 2nd March.
 
Don't delay....register TODAY!!
 
 
DISTRICT ASSEMBLY 2018
2018-19 Board Members, please be aware  of the following 2018-19 District training:
 
District Assembly
Sunday 29 April 20178
The Kings School
Pennant Hills Road, Parramatta
 
It will begin with registrations at 8.30am and formal start at 9.00am, finishing at 4.30pm.
 
The training content will be informative and entertaining. It is a Rotary International requirement that each club is represented at PETS and District Assembly.
 
REGISTRATIONS CLOSE ON 24 APRIL - PLEASE REGISTER ASAP
 
 
ROTARY ON THE MOVE - MARCH 2018
Please click HERE to view - download the ‘Rotary On The Move’ Newsletter for March 2018.  
 
 
IT'S TIME TO CELEBRATE
In March 2018, it will be 30 years since Rotary Oceania Medical Aid for Children (ROMAC) brought our first patient, 11-year-old Annand Chand from Fiji, to the John Hunter Hospital for life-saving surgery. Since then, over 500 children, from our neighbouring island countries have received life-giving or dignity-restoring surgery, thanks to ROMAC. We can all be proud of our efforts.
 
To celebrate, I invite you and your partner to attend our 30th Anniversary Dinner at Strangers’ Dining Room, NSW Parliament House, 6 Macquarie Street, Sydney on Friday 16 March 2018.
 
The dinner is $150 per person (inc GST), plus the online booking fee, and includes 3 courses and drinks. All meals are gluten-free. Dairy-free and vegetarian options are available when booking online. More information about the Dinner is available in the 30th Anniversary Dinner Flyer.
 
You will be in the illustrious company of the current Rotary International President, Ian H.S. Riseley, and his wife Juliet; The Hon. Brad Hazzard, NSW Minister for Health and Medical Research; other key Rotarians, members of the medical profession and government, former patients and of course, our ROMAC friends and volunteers.
 
I would be delighted if you can participate in this significant event because:
  • It is a time to look back and to look forward - and to thank and recognise all the members who made ROMAC possible, including your Clubs
  • We need to thank the medical profession - the specialists, nursing and support staff who treat the children - for all they do
  • The governments, agencies and friends who provide support should see what Rotary is made of and what it can achieve
  • You will be supporting ROMAC’s commitment to saving the lives of children
    Please register online at https://www.humanitix.com/event/romac/ as soon as you can because places are strictly limited. Also, please invite your ROMAC friends and your clubs to attend. Tables of 10 are available for $1500 (inc GST), plus booking fee.
 
Rob Wilkinson
Chairman
ROMAC - Rotary Oceania Medical Aid for Children
www.romac.org.au
 
 
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