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Rotarians Are People of Action

ROTARY THEME FOR FEBRUARY

Posted on Feb 01, 2023

This month's theme is Peace and Conflict Prevention / Resolution

Today, over 70 million people are displaced as a result of conflict, violence, persecution, and human rights violations.

Half of them are children. We refuse to accept conflict as a way of life.

Rotary projects provide training that fosters under-standing and provides communities with the skills to resolve conflicts.

LUNCH WITH RIPE GORDON McINALLY

Pictured L to R: Heather McInally, RIPE Gordon McInally, Shauna Loganathan (District 9685 Rotaract Rep)

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

Gordon generously altered his journey, via Sydney to meet Rotarians who rarely have the chance to catch up with an RI President or President Elect. The Luncheon was held on Monday October 31, 2022 in the Strangers Dining Room at NSW Parliament House This was a one off opportunity to meet RIPE Gordon in Sydney and hear about his thoughts for Rotary in the years ahead.

The Luncheon event was an outstanding success. RIPE Gordon gave an inspirational presentation, and all who attended the event were extremely glad that they had done so.

We look forward to his year as the Rotary International President in 2023-2024

WORLD POLIO DAY

Although World Polio Day has passed, (24 October), you can still 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.

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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