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July 21 2016

DONATE LIFE WEEK 31 JULY - 7 AUGUST 2016
 
Register, discuss and get involved to save lives!
DonateLife Week 31 July - 7 August 2016!
 
  • Only one in three Australians have joined the Australian Organ Donor Register, even though 81% believe registration of donation decisions is important  (Woolcott Research 2015)
  • 91% of families agree to donation proceeding where the deceased was a registered organ donor. This drops to just 52% where the deceased was not registered and the family had no prior knowledge.
  • 1,500 +Australians are today waiting for a life-saving or life-transforming transplant.
  • Registration of your donation decision leaves your family in no doubt and, in doing so, provides comfort that they are upholding your decision
  • In DonateLife Week (31 July – 7 August) we are asking all Australians, “What are you waiting for? Join the Australian Organ Donor Register online today!” 
  • For more information contact Marilyn Mercer PDG.  Rotary District 9685, Organ and Tissue Donor Liaison and Australian Transplant Games LOC Member 0416 026 848  mmm@myisp.net.au
 
 
 
 
ROTARY FOUNDATION MILLION DOLLAR DINNER - 28 NOVEMBER 2016
Rotary District 9685 Centennial Million Dollar Dinner
The Epping Club, 45-47 Rawson Street, Epping
Monday 28 November 2016
6.30pm – 10pm
 
It would be wonderful to have as many Clubs and Rotarians attending this special event on Monday 28 November 2016. 
More details will be coming soon. Please save the date and mark it in your diaries.
 
 
NEW RLI COURSES AVAILABLE

The Rotary Leadership Institute (RLI) has two more courses organised for the first quarter of 2016-2017.  RLI is of great benefit to all Rotarians regardless of years of service, and in fact "senior" Rotarian participation is encouraged as their knowledge and experience is invaluable during the workshops.
 
The course is run over three days at the District 9685 office in Sefton Road, Thornleigh.
 
The day starts at 8:30 am and finishes around 3:45 pm; morning tea and lunch are supplied.
 
The course dates are: 
Course 35: has been cancelled
Course 36: 20 August, 17 September, and 1 October- all Saturdays  LIMITED PLACES AVAILABLE - REGISTER TODAY

If you wish to register for one of these courses, please register on-line at rli.rotarydistrict9685.org.au.  You will receive a confirmation email and further details on the venue.

If you need any further information, please contact RLI Convenor PDG Ian Scott rli@rotarydistrict9685.org.au.

 

THE BEST 100 YEAR OLD ROTARIAN!
Local identity Les Arndell, still lives on his own, has his licence and still drives, is very active in Rotary and is really enjoying life after his 100th birthday. In 1788 Captain Arthur Phillip landed in Botany Bay. On Board Friendship was Dr Thomas Arndell. Five generations of Arndell's later, on 27th June, 1916, Les Arndell was born in Armidale.
 
 
When Les and his wife, Ivy moved to the Central Coast, his first job working for the Red Bus Company as a mechanic and conducting tours. He borrowed 500 pounds from the bank and started Midway Motors, having a dealership for Land Rovers. Midway Motors became a very successful business on the site of the current Mitsubishi dealership at North Gosford.
 
In 1972 a new and very important part in the life of Les Arndell was about to begin. Rotary.
 
Les was approached to become the first President of a new Rotary Club about to be formed, Gosford North. With no knowledge of what Rotary was, he declined, but did become the second President. He is one of three Charter members still in the Club. The number of successful projects during his Presidency were remarkable.
 
Les held many Board positions in Rotary but it was in the International field where he excelled, being the District International Chairman for several years. He twice visited New Guinea on Rotary projects. Les also often flew District Governors to many parts of the country. He is a Paul Harris Fellow and remains very active and generous with his advice in Rotary matters.
 
Les is now one hundred and shows no signs of slowing down, attending Rotary nearly every week. He also attends the Club’s Rotary Wheel most Saturdays, being their best ticket seller. Few Rotarians achieve 100% attendance and his club believe he has achieved this by averaging participation in a Rotary project every week over the past year.
 
When asked what he owes his longevity to, Les gives many reasons. One is Rotary.
 
Gosford North Rotary Club offers a challenge. “Do any other Clubs in the world have a hundred-year-old member as active as Les?”
We believe Les is the ‘best active 100 year old Rotarian in the world’
 
  
   
ROSEVILLE CHASE ROTARY FUN RUN - 31 JULY 2016
ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS - GLENBROOK CINEMA - 3 AUGUST
If you enjoy an ‘absolutely fabulous’ night at the movies, Glenbrook Cinema is the place to be on Wednesday, August 3, for another Rotary ‘fun’ charity night.
 
The Lower Blue Mountains Rotary charity night is scheduled for Wednesday, August 3 – the night before the movie is officially released in Australia. The all inclusive price is just $20 and bookings must be made with Susan Bell on 0409 834 646.   All proceeds will be shared between Rotary’s local youth programs and The Rotary Foundation’s END POLIO NOW campaign.
 
Delicious finger food and light refreshments will be served at 6.30 pm with seating at 7.15 pm and screening to commence at 7.30 pm.
 
Glenbrook Cinema has limited seating so don’t be disappointed.  Book early.
CHATSWOOD SUNRISE'S GREAT DEBATE - 15 AUGUST 2016
WOMEN IN SERVICE DINNER
 
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UPCOMING EVENTS
 
Hornsby's Charity Trivia Night
Hornsby RSL
Jul 22, 2016 7:30 PM
 
Rotary Emergency Services Community Awards Night
Dockside Pavilion
Jul 23, 2016
6:30 PM – 10:30 PM
 
RET Timor RAWCS Travellers
District Office
Jul 28, 2016
9:30 AM – 1:30 PM
 
DG Visit - Beaches
Wakehurst Golf Club
Jul 30, 2016 6:00 PM
 
2016-17 Team Meeting
District Office
Aug 05, 2016
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
 
DG Visit - Mountains
Springwood Sports Club
Aug 06, 2016 6:00 PM
 
PDGs Meeting
District Office
Aug 13, 2016 10:00 AM
 
Central Coast PR Seminar
Everglades Country Club
Aug 14, 2016
8:30 AM – 12:00 PM
 
2016-17 AGs Meeting
Go2Meeting
Aug 19, 2016 7:00 PM
 
RLI Course 36.1
District Office
Aug 20, 2016
7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
 
29th Annual CC Women in Service Dinner
Gosford Golf & Function Centre
Aug 26, 2016 6:30 PM
 
2016-17 District Committee Chairs Meeting
District Office
Aug 26, 2016 7:00 PM
 
DG Visit - Northshore
TBA
Aug 27, 2016 6:00 PM
 
RI Zones 7B and Zone 8 Institute
Penrtih Panthers
Aug 29, 2016 8:00 AM –
Sep 03, 2016 2:00 PM
 
DG Visit - Norwest
Dural Country Club
Sep 03, 2016 6:00 PM
 
RYLA BALL
The Epping Club
Sep 03, 2016
7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
 
DG Visit - Hills
Epping Club
Sep 09, 2016 6:00 PM
 
DG Visit - Central Coast
Everglades Country Club
Sep 14, 2016 6:00 PM
 
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