Our once a Year Giving Night December 2019
Club members and families attended this one important night of the year, when funds raised throughout the year 2018-19 of $50,000 is handed back to worthwhile organisations.
- Taudumande
- Pheonix House
- Canteen
- Orange Sky
- Shelterbox
- School for Life
- Rotary Oceania Medical Aid for Children
Past President Sue said "this is what Rotary is all about! Rotarians in our Community giving back to their Community."
A very pleasant evening was had by all who attended.
Click on Link here for photos;
Please see below website link for the ”The Rotary Clubs of Australia 2019 National Drought Appeal” GNBC "Let It Pour" Fundraiser website - now LIVE! and
Bendigo Bank's website; https://www.bendigobank.com.au/appeals/rotary-drought-appeal/
Our Club has decided to run a donation box at our Bunnings BBQ until further notice!
Australian Rotary Health, Golf Day, at Gledswood Hills, NSW on Thursday 10 October 2019,
Contact Terry Davies; Email: terry@arh.org.au Mobile: 0412 229 994
Visit from our 9685 District Governor, Kalma McLellan on 19 August 2019, together with our Zone Assistant Governor, Ward Pollard.
President Mark said;
Despite a number of apologies, it was extremely pleasing to see the room was full with so many members & guests attending to catch-up with District Governor Kalma.
DG Kalma enjoyed the meeting and I personally appreciated her feedback / tips.
In an email on Tuesday; Thank you for the great photos Philip – these are great!
And thank you President Mark, and to all your club members, for having me yesterday and allowing me to share a little time with you all. I really appreciate your contributions across the District, and for giving me a chance to talk with you all. Rgds DG Kalma
DG Kalma approved of our Plans for our Rotary Year 2019-20 and wished us well. Club Officers and Members spoke on what our Club was currently involved in and DG Kalma gave a really rousing motivational response to each subject raised. Members do really appreciate the DG's annual visit to our Club!
Background;
Kalma joined the Rotary Club of Ryde in 2010, and has held many positions Including President, and in District; District Community Service Chair, and on the District Child Protection Committee. Kalma has a heritage in Rotary, following in the footsteps of her father (Blacktown club) and grandfather (Manly club). She was a Mosman Rotaractor in the 1970s. Professionally, Kalma works in the vocational education sector through Western Sydney University.
Kalma’s Theme this year is ‘Rotary Connects the World’.
Visit by our District Governor on 19 August 2019
Become a Friend of ROMAC - Harold Sharp invites Rotarians to become a Friend of ROMAC
Past District Governor Harold Sharp is the new Fundraising Director ROMAC
Mob: 0411 044 691
Email: Fundraising@romac.org.au
Rotarians who have been around for years, know that ROMAC is a major Australian Multi-District Project, that has been around for some 30 years and has been renewing, no, rebuilding Children from overseas.
To keep ROMAC floating well, it needs ongoing funding. In the letter below, Harold invites all Rotarians to take ROMAC 'under their wing' and make sure the future of ROMAC is guaranteed!!
1) Have a read.
2) Ring Harold and ask him about his new role!
3) Consider your future as a Rotarian.
