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ROTARY'S VISION STATEMENT:

Together, we see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change

- across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves

ROTARY THEME FOR OCTOBER

This month's theme is Economic and Community Development

Nearly 1.4 billion employed people live on less than $1.25 a day. Our members promote economic and community development and reduce poverty in underserved communities through training, well-paying jobs, and access to financial management institutions. Projects range from providing people with equipment to vocational training. Our members work to strengthen local entrepreneurs and community leaders, particularly women, in impoverished communities.

Join Rotary and help grow local economies around the world.
Give now to promote economic growth in communities.

LUNCH WITH RIPE GORDON McINALLY

RIPE Gordon McInally and wife Heather will be in Sydney for one day only, following the Zone 8 Conference in Canberra, before they fly to Lima Peru for the South American Zone Conference.

Gordon has generously altered his journey, via Sydney to meet Rotarians who rarely have the chance to catch up with an RI President or President Elect.

Monday October 31, 2022 at NSW Parliament House

12pm for 12.30, finish 2pm

Tickets $110 each.

District 9685 Registration link is HERE

This is a one off opportunity to meet RIPE Gordon in Sydney and hear about his thoughts for Rotary in the years ahead.

In recognition of the McInally's Scottish heritage, guests are invited to wear a touch of tartan.

Any surplus will be donated to End Polio Now.

Seating is limited.

Parking not available at Parliament House.

Registrations will close Wednesday 26 October.

Please book NOW to assist planning.

District 9685 Registration link is HERE

WORLD POLIO DAY

As we approach World Polio Day, 24 October, you can help us make an impact and stop the spread of polio. You can take action by:

Donating to PolioPlus
Creating a fundraiser for PolioPlus using Raise for Rotary (in Australian, Canadian, or U.S. dollars)
Creating a fundraiser on the End Polio Now Facebook page
Raising awareness by sharing content from the World Polio Day Toolkit, which you can find on our World Polio Day webpage

World Polio Day will help us provide the resources needed to protect children from the U.S. to Mozambique and around the world. Join us so that no child suffers the paralyzing effects of polio ever again.

A WELCOME AND A THANK YOU

A WELCOME...

to District Governor 2022-2023 MINA HOWARD

Welcome to the new District 9685 Governor for 2022-2023, DG Mina Howard. We congratulate DG Mina and wish her a wonderful and fulfilling year ahead.

AND A THANK YOU...

to Past District Governor 2021-2022 LINDSAY MAY OAM

On behalf of all of the Rotarians in District 9685, we thank PDG Lindsay May OAM for his tireless efforts to superbly manage, promote, and sustain District 9685 throughout 2021-2022. A huge job, carried out with distinction.

THE ROTARY FOUNDATION BEQUESTS

With your help, the Rotary Foundation has been able to do great things and has transformed countless lives!
Click on the video below to see what your generous donation has achieved.

If you are interested in leaving a Bequest to the Foundation, please complete the Codicil - click on this LINK to view the document, or this LINK to download a Word copy

Lindsay May OAM District 9685 Governor

DISTRICT CONFERENCE 2022 - TWO OF THE HIGHLIGHTS

On 18-19th March, we attended the annual District Conference, themed "Navigating Change. COVID has been obstructive in the last couple of years for our Conferences, but this time it was all GO. Held at HQ West in Rooty Hill, this flamboyant Conference Centre, Hotel and RSL Club proved to be a great venue for some 450 Rotarians. It was so good to see everyone and renew networks and friendships. what we also reflected on that the community work has been still carried on despite COVID.

Whilst at one level it was a social event, there was a serious side with our community work. The Young Australian of the Year, Dr Daniel Nour, spoke about his work in setting up Street Side Medics, bringing on-the-ground medical support to homeless and disadvantaged people. What an inspiration he is.

The second highlight of the Conference was hearing from the iconic athlete Louise Sauvage OAM (shown below being interviewed by Stephanie Brantz) who relived some of her Paralympic sporting achievements. What a determined, purposeful person she is.

A great Conference and congratulations to DG Lindsay May and the Conference team.

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