1. Correction for Police Officer of the Year Event
We have been advised that the contact for the Police Officer of the years awards is incorrect - this is the correct email hensonb@bigpond.net.au
2. One of Larry’s (DGs partner) hiking sticks has made it to the top of Australia.
Pamela Noel, our Immediate Past District Secretary and member of the Rotary Club of Lower Blue Mountains said:
“I was extremely proud to wave the mighty D9685 restored bushfire hiking stick at the tip of Australia – Pajinka. Cape York is certainly full of inspirational history and ticks the Rusty bucket list.”
3. Stephanie A. Urchick is selected to be the 2024-25 president of Rotary International
Stephanie A. Urchick, of the Rotary Club of McMurray, Pennsylvania, USA, is the selection of the Nominating Committee for President of Rotary International for 2024-25, a decision that would make her only the second woman to hold that position. She will be declared the president-nominee on 1 October if no challenging candidates have been suggested. Click HERE to view more.
4. Making regionalization a priority is crucial, says Urchick. “Because Rotary operates in more than 200 countries and regions, it is vital to recognize that the organization has the potential to become more efficient and effective by understanding and reacting to how regional differences affect the way Rotarians work together to address providing service, promoting integrity, and advancing world understanding, goodwill, and peace,” Urchick says.
5. Letter from the Managing Director of Bunnings to PDG Lindsay May
You might enjoy reading this letter to PDG Lindsay May from the Managing Director of Bunnings regarding the recent changes to prices for Rotary (and other) BBQs at Bunnings. Please click HERE to view the letter.
6. A Great Idea from Peter Lorschy, Rotary Club of Wahroonga
“Room to Read” is an international Not for Profit organisation which focuses on literacy and gender equality in education by building schools and libraries in 15 countries in Asia and Africa. It was established in 2002 by John Wood and their motto is “ World Change Starts with Educated Children”.
Our family has been supporting Room to Read since 2014 when my family established the St Ives Food and Wine Festival to raise funds for this organisation. We raised $ 40,000 which was donated to Room to Read to build two libraries in Cambodia. Please find by clicking HEREand HERE two information sheets outlining Room to Read worldwide program. Full details are available at www.roomtoread.org
Peter is currently working on a project promoting Room to Read through high schools. Jodi Mullen is the Sydney Chapter Leader of Room to Read and she will be guest speaker at the Rotary Club of Wahroonga on 28 September if you are interested.
"The Club Buzz" is where you will find some exciting and relevant programs or events happening in our Clubs and in District 9685.
With Clubs working hard to prepare for the end of the Rotary year, and the Club Chngeovers, Club Buzz will resume in the first eNewsletter after the 1st of July.
We are delighted to be able to bring you another great wine offer from Tyrrell's Wines. Once again, long-term generous supporter of ROMAC, Managing Director of Tyrrell's Wines, Bruce Tyrrell AM has released some more of his popular DRINK NOW VATSwines especially for us. As in the past, a generous percentage of all sales will be donated to ROMAC so, by purchasing these wines not only will you be able to enjoy a fabulous drink, but you will also be helping improve the lives of sick children from our neighbouring islands in the Oceania region.
To view the order and to order wine, please click HERE.
Radio is a powerful way to spread your Club stories. If your Club has a project, local or overseas, which would interest the wider general public, discuss it with Rotary Matters presenter Ian Stuart who will be glad to help spread the word. Ian.stuart@optusnet.com.au 0416 138 860
Ian Stuart is having a well earned rest and holiday. This week we bring you some previous episodes of Radio Matters. We do hope that you enjoy them.
Learning how the world works - MUNA 7th August, 2020
Reduced (early bird) registration fees are in place until 15 December 2022. There is still plenty of accommodation available and some great rates so lock them in now.
There is much to do in Melbourne in addition to the convention.
Our district currently has 86 members and partners registered and increasing. You can bet these people will be the “movers and shakers” in Rotary of the future.
to let us know of any bereavements you would like published.
You may also inform your Assistant Governor, the District Secretary, or the Governor. Remember to also update your club's member database on the District website.
THE MONTHLY THEME FOR AUGUST IS MEMBERSHIP
THE ROTARY LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE COURSE 70
19th to 21st AUGUST 2022
On-line by Zoom
The next opportunity is RLI 70 which will be held on-line.
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2. One of Larry’s (DGs partner) hiking sticks has made it to the top of Australia.
"The Club Buzz" is where you will find some exciting and relevant programs or events happening in our Clubs and in District 9685. 
