DISTRICT GOVERNOR'S UPDATE MAY 2026:
DISTRICT 9685 NEWS & UPDATES
The Rotaract E-Club of DownUnder was chartered on 27th March 2026
🎉 Exciting News for Rotary District 9685! 🎉
We are thrilled to celebrate the official charter of the Rotaract E-Club of DownUnder on 27th March 2026! 🌏✨
Under the leadership of President Caleb Lees, this dynamic new club is set to bring energy, innovation, and service to our district and beyond. As an E-Club, they’ll connect passionate young leaders across locations, proving that service truly knows no boundaries.
Please join us in welcoming the Rotaract E-Club of DownUnder to the Rotary family — we can’t wait to see the incredible impact you will make! 💙💛
Club Name: Rotaract E-Club of Down Under
Charter Date: 27.03.26
Meeting Details: 4th Wednesday of the Month - 7:30 pm - Online via Google Meets
What are you planning for the Epic Day of Service?
Attention President-Elect
Were you unable to attend the President‑Elect Learning Seminar in person? The training resources are available, you can complete the online training via My Rotary Learning Centre. Complete: Club Presidents Essentials 1 and Club Presidents Essentials 2
A significant amount of work has gone into the PELS training this year. All incoming Presidents are strongly encouraged to complete the training—even if you are a current President continuing for another term.
Thank you to our District Learning and Development Leader, Michelle Westlund.
RCG-1 - Eastwood-Gladesville - Robert Erskine OAM
RCG-2 - Bradfield - Julie Thorp
RCG-3 - Mountains to the Plains - Phil Isaacs OAM
RCG-4 - Rotary Clubs-Central Coast - Russell Grove PSM
RCG-5 - Rotary Clubs-North Shore and Northern Beaches - Colin Blackhall
E-Clubs - E-Club Community - Mark Schipp
To earn the award, clubs must set, achieve, and report achievement of half or more goals in Rotary Club Central and pay club invoices within 60 days. Club leaders have until 30 June to set, achieve, and report achievement of goals to be eligible for the 2025-26 Club Excellence Award.
Sign in My Rotary → Knowledge & Resources → Rotary Club Central
INTRODUCING THE NEW PROSPECTIVE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
The system (formerly known as the membership leads management system) focuses on building momentum and relationships as we help more people discover the gift of Rotary membership.
People who visit rotary.org/join will now choose the club that they believe best aligns with their interests and needs. After they submit their membership inquiry, an email message will automatically notify club presidents, membership chairs, secretaries, and executive secretaries (if applicable). Club officers will then take action to help the prospective member begin their Rotary journey.
What can you do now? We recommend that you and your fellow club leaders:
- Sign in to My Rotary and select Manage Prospective Members to confirm that you can access the system.
- Determine or review your club’s process for managing prospective members, including which club leader is responsible for acting on the inquiry.
- Ensure that your club details are up to date in Club Search, so that prospective members can find you and learn about your club.
What’s next? Explore these resources created to help you use the system:
