If you would like to do one of the 2 wine tours (one on Friday 17th, and one on Sunday 19th, please book with Antonio's wines. Quote that you are attending the Rotary Conference to get the special price of $10 per person for the tour and tasting.
Antonio's Wines Tours
Friday pm and Sunday pm
Normally $25 pp.
Rotary Price $10 (no redemption from cellar door purchases)
Maximum 25 people per tour
1 hour duration with expert guide and sampling of at least 4 wines
Buses from the Accommodation
Conference 2023 Bus From Motels to Venue - for the Saturday Sessions and the Saturday Conference Dinner
Buses have been organised for pick-ups at the Motels in Cowra to take attendees to the Conference venue. You will need to book a seat on these buses and pay for the $10 return tickets. The details are on the event links below. There are two links - one for the Saturday sessions, one for the Conference Dinner.
For the Conference Dinner, two buses have been organised for attendees so that they can be transported from all of the Motels in Cowra beyond walking distance from the venue, and return at the end of the Conference Dinner. The cost is $10 per person RETURN
Pick Up time between 4.30 to 5.00 pm for 5.30 pm arrival
Return times from 9.30 pm (early bus) and 11.00 pm (late bus)
(This is the District from Bomaderry to Pambula and out to Griffith and surrounds)
AG Paul Rogers has supplied some information from the District which has been receiving much of the goods and funding to alleviate the ongoing effects of the recent floods. The information has been included to allow you and all members a deeper understanding of the level of the seriousness of the disaster and the role of Rotary in engaging in the various aspects of practical relief, both given, and planned for the future.
To read a summary of the plan of the efforts within the District 9705, click HERE
3. D9685 District Governor 2025-2026 Applications - REMINDER
OFFICIAL APPLICATIONS OPEN January Tuesday 31st 2023
All Rotarians who have served a full term as President of a Rotary club are encouraged to apply for this exciting and worthwhile role.
Is this you? Someone in your club? Someone you know?
Rotary is an ever-changing world of service and excitement and looks to leaders with the same innovative mindset.
To assist in any decision, an Information Pack is available, and you are invited to attend an Interest and Information Meeting to be held at the offices of Rotary Down Under, 25/1 Maitland Place on Sunday 19th February 2023 from 10am.
If you wish to receive an information pack or just want to know more about the role, and also to register for the Information Meeting on the 19th Feb. PLEASE contact PDG Dave Clark
Nominations close 12 midnight Friday the 31st March 2023
Formal Applications are to be sent to the Chair PDG David Clark and must be received by Friday 31st March 2023.
Interviews will be held on Sunday 23rd April 2023.
To RSVP for the Interest Meeting, or to request further details, please contact:
Chair of the Nominating Committee, PDG David Clark, 0414 364 812
Please follow the Website details to for Club Registration detail proposed Sponsoring Student and then each student’s Parent will need to Complete the Student Registration which links to NSW Sport Registration.
After completing the Rotary Club Registration our committee will invoice each Rotary Club $400 per Student payable to District 9685 Summer RYPEN Account details will be on the Invoice.
Greg Keighran, Rotary Club of Beecroft
Rotary District 9685 Summer RYPEN Chairman
5. 15th WASH Summit
WASH-RAG is excited to be presenting the 15th WASH Summit! Register Now! December 31st is the last day before the price goes up. (Members, remember to sign-in to get the discount!)
The theme, "It all starts with water" underlines the critical importance of water, sanitation, and hygiene to community health, economic growth, food security, and the alleviation of poverty. Join us in Melbourne!
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
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. You will see updates in RDU magazine for supporting events like the ‘Night at the Museum’ and the ‘Melbourne Cup day’. Keep reading.
And there are plenty of opportunities to volunteer also. Visit the host organising committee website https://rotarymelbourne2023.org/ for more details on volunteering and the Convention.
Disease prevention and treatment is one of the Rotary Foundation Areas of Focus. And for good reason. The health and vitality of a person, a family and a community can be seriously impaired by what in many cases is a preventable disease. Disease prevention is really a keystone to progress in other areas as well because of the interplay with other areas of focus like Water and Sanitation and Maternal & Child Health.
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 DECEMBER IS DISEASE PREVENTION AND TREATMENT MONTH
THE ROTARY LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE COURSE 73
24th to 26th FEBRUARY 2023
by Zoom
The next opportunity is RLI 73 which will be held on-line.
The 2022 version of the Manual of Procedures has been released. Click on the image below to view/download a copy of this very informative and valuable document (login to My Rotary may be required).
KENNARDS STORAGE
Contact Details
6-8 Phyllis Avenue
Thornleigh NSW 2120
Phone +61 2 9481 9400
Email thornleigh@kss.com.au
Website www.kss.com.au
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