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August 16 2018

NRL BUCKET COLLECTION - DROUGHT RELIEF
Thanks to all those Rotarians from Districts 9685 and 9675 who assisted with the Bucket Collection at the NRL - Rabbitohs vs Roosters game on Friday 10 August. The volunteers collected over $10,000 for the Drought Relief Appeal. If you would like to make a contribution head to http://rawcs.org.au/
 
As at 4.30pm on Wednesday 15 August, the Drought Relief Appeal has raised a staggering $4,176,209.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
ROTARY FOUNDATION DINNER - 26 NOVEMBER 2018
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
RIDE THE TRAIN TO END POLIO
 

The Challenge

to raise $1 million towards Ending Polio

by visiting ALL 187 Railway Stations in Sydney

in ONE day – Friday 28th September

 

DOWNLOAD A COPY OF THE RIDE THE TRAIN TO END POLIO FLYER

SHELTERBOX - INDONESIAN EARTHQUAKE
Operations Update - 8th August 2018

Earthquake in Indonesia

For a briefing on the recent earthquake in Indonesia visit our special update from ShelterBox here. 
  • This is the second earthquake that has hit Lombok, Indonesia in the last week
  • A 6.4 magnitude on the Richter scale earthquake hit last week
  • A further 7 magnitude earthquake hit Lombok this week
  • 100 people confirmed dead and hundreds injured
  • Over 20,000 people have been displaced by the earthquakes
  • 3,000 buildings have been completely destroyed 
  • Tens of 1000s of buildings are damaged
  • Whole mosques have come down
  • There has been substantial movement of the earth causing major damage
  • We have Rotary support in Indonesia that will help us in our assessment phase
  • We have deployed a team to do an assessment to see if we can assist the government response
  • Indonesia traditionally doesn't allow outside agencies to work unless there has been a declaration of emergency.  They haven't got there yet but there could be strong aftershocks which we are monitoring
  • Places are cut off because of infrastructure damage and this damage could rise
  • Our assessment team will look to see if our aid that is stored regionally can be used
  • We are ready and prepared to provide assistance if we are called on for support
 
 
GRAFFITI REMOVAL DAY - CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS
With the annual Graffiti Removal Day in NSW approaching on Sunday, October 21, several local government areas have fallen short with the provision of volunteers.
 
Graffiti Removal Day Volunteer Manager PDG Barry Antees urgently needs supervisors and volunteers for the following areas –
  • Lithgow City Council
  • Northern Beaches Council
  • North Sydney Council
  • Willoughby Council
  • Hunters Hill Council
  • Lane Cove Council
 
Please respond directly to Barry at info@graffitiremovalday.org.au – or telephone 1300 665 267;  0413 880 267
2019 INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION - BREAKOUT SESSIONS: CALL FOR PROPOSALS 
Breakout sessions as part of the convention program can inspire attendees, helping them polish their leadership skills and giving them new ideas for projects, fundraising, strengthening membership, and much more.
 
We know your Rotary network has many great initiatives, projects, and information to share with the Rotary world. As such, we’d like to officially invite you to submit your breakout session proposal for the 2019 Hamburg Convention!
 
Submitting your online proposal is easy! To complete your form, you’ll need to tell us:
  • Your session title, brief description, and a few learning objectives
  • Your intended audience and ideal format
  • Any equipment needs and schedule preferences
 
Help us build a breakout program that celebrates Rotary’s diversity! We are seeking sessions in English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese or Spanish.
 
All proposals must be submitted online by 23:59 Chicago time (UTC-5) on Sunday, 30 September 2018.
 
If you have any additional questions, please contact us at conventionbreakouts@rotary.org.
 
 
2019 ROTARY ADVENTURE IN CAMBODIA
Read more...
UPPER BLUE MOUNTAINS - MEETING VENUE CHANGED
RESEARCH SURVEY
Hi, I’m a mature-age psychology honours student who’s researching how we view ethnic minorities within our multicultural society. I would greatly appreciate the involvement of Rotary members. The study is open to any Australian 18 years and over. It involves the completion of an online survey that will take about 15 minutes that involves questions about how individuals feel about people from other backgrounds. The results of the findings will help to contribute to a better understanding regarding what factors influence cultural diversity in Australia. This research has been granted Research Ethics Approval through Charles Sturt University. It's open until 31 August. If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to email me at sp.nadolny@gmail.com. Thank you very much. Here is this link: https://csufobjbs.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5okuizy3rY2KoMR
In Memoriam
  • Barry Stockbridge - Central Blue Mountains
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Presidents' Group Meetings
Various
Aug 17, 2018
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
 
RLI 48.2
District Office
Aug 25, 2018
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
 
Rotary Inspirational Women Awards
Epping Club
Aug 26, 2018
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
 
Rotary Foundation Committee Meeting
District Office
Sep 06, 2018
5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
 
Australian Rotary Conference
Hobart
Sep 14, 2018 5:00 PM –
Sep 16, 2018 2:00 PM
 
COTA Meeting
District Office
Sep 21, 2018
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
 
Presidents' Meeting
Hornsby RSL
Sep 29, 2018
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
 
PDGs Meeting
PCYC
Oct 13, 2018
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
 
2018/19 District Team Meeting
District Office
Oct 20, 2018
8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
 
Presidents' Group Meetings
Various
Oct 26, 2018
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
 
G Train Meeting
District Office
Nov 01, 2018
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
 
2019/20 District Team Training
Macquarie Graduate School of Management
Nov 03, 2018
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
 
Rotary Foundation Committee Meeting
District Office
Nov 08, 2018
5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
 
COTA Meeting
District Office
Nov 09, 2018
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
 
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