EBulletin 29th August 2019 (Aug 27, 2019)

PRESIDENT'S COLUMN

Dear Rotarians,

Let me start with a couple of Thank Yous'… Firstly Howard for taking on Bruce’s large task of setting up the BBQ, as well as his usual juggling of the roster. Secondly Tom, for stepping as a last minute guest speaker with a very interesting story.

Next key point is for Board members. Our meeting has been moved from Tuesday 3^rd September to Wednesday 18^th September @ 5pm. A long agenda with some key decisions which will be communicated to the members at Monday’s 23^rd meeting.

Also pleased to report we have filled up our tables at both the Chatswood Trivia night and the RI President‘s dinner. I’m sure members attending will have a great night.

Only other action of note this week, is the request for nominations for the RYPEN summer camp. Youth director Philip is co-ordinating with the aim to approach a number of schools. Let Philip know if you know students 14-16 years who would benefit by attending.

This weekend I will be visiting family in NZ, and Past president Ian has agreed to chair next Monday’s meeting. Hopefully we welcome back Angelo & Sue with stories of their overseas adventures.

Yours in Rotary

Mark

BBQ ROSTER

Our next BBQ at Bunnings Artarmon is Saturday, the 10th of August. Please check the roster.

View the roster here.

MEETING ROSTER

View Meeting Roster.

ROTARY: CONNECTS THE WORLD 2019-20

Next Meeting Monday 26 August 2019 our Speaker is Kingsley Edwards from Mercy Works

Mercy Works is the development arm of the Sisters of Mercy in Australia and Papua New Guinea.

The development programs undertaken promote justice, self-reliance and support peoples and communities who are displaced or denied access to basic resources such as education, health care and social welfare.

Mercy Works is based in Sydney, from which programs are operated across Australia. Overseas projects are run in partnership with local organisations in Papua New Guinea and Timor Leste.

Following his graduation from the University of Sydney with a Bachelors Degree in Agricultural Economics, Kingsley Edwards decided to pursue a career where his life-long passion laid – in thoroughbred breeding and racing, as a specialist equine insurance broker.
After 25 years in that industry, in 2016 his passion for social justice and his motivation to give back to the community led him to a new career in the charity sector. Kingsley transferred his relationship-building skills developed in the corporate world to fundraising and donor relationships.
Inspired by the stories of the people whose lives are transformed by the empowerment programs of Mercy Works, last year Kingsley joined the organization as Donor Development Manager.

Last Monday's Meeting - the 26th of August 2019; was a Club Forum

Various Directors were invited by President Mark to update their advice upon their progress with Projects under their Vocation.

To top off the meeting President Mark asked PP Tom to present a special story presentation upon one of Australia's first Lottery Winners back in the 1970s. As always, Tom enchanted those Members present and a fun time was had by all.

International Toast given by PP Howard, to the Rotary Club of Headingley, England.

Chosen in light of the recent Ashes 3rd Test - surprisingly won by England. One of 11 Rotary Clubs in the Leeds Group of District 1040

According to their web site:

• They presently have 47 members

• They meet each week on Tuesday lunchtime at Devonshire Hall – a distinctive period building

• The Club is noted for its friendly and relaxed atmosphere

• They generally have a guest speaker each meeting, presenting on a wide range of topical subjects, some related to their special projects

• We note that they have no meeting this week – are they still celebrating the cricket win ?

• The club web site features a koala - so they appear to have some Aussie interests.

REMINDERS;

The Rotary International President is visiting Sydney!!

As you are probably aware, 2019-20 Rotary International President Mark Daniel Maloney and his wife Gay will be visiting Sydney in September 2019. International President Mark is very keen to meet as many Rotarians as he can whilst he is here, so a special dinner will be hosted by Mark and his wife Gay, and Rotarians in Districts 9685, 9675 and 9670 are invited to attend.

This is a special opportunity for Rotarians to meet and be inspired by our world leader and at the same time enjoy a 5-star meal at one of Sydney’s premier restaurants on beautiful Sydney Harbour. It’s very rare for us to have a World President visit us, particularly during his term of office, and we are very privileged. This is definitely an opportunity not to be missed!

VENUE: The Deckhouse, The Dock, End of Clarke Road, Woolwich

DATE: Monday, 23rd September 2019

TIME: 6.30 pm for 7.00 pm

COST: $70 pp - two-course meal & welcome drink on arrival

DRESS: Business Attire

Our President Mark, is organising a Table for our Club, and its ‘first in best dressed!’ So be quick to book!!! To date we have 8, need another 2.

District Conference 20-22 March 2020 - A reminder that you and your partner are invited to attend the 2020 combined Rotary District 9685 & 9675 “Reasons” Conference. Early Bird Registration is $200.00 per person. Theme for the Conference is ‘Reasons’and will give Rotarians a chance to focus on questions like:

· Why are we Rotarians?

· Why did we become Rotarians?

· What keeps us serving our communities?

The District Conference will be held in Wollongong at the Wollongong Entertainment Centre on Friday 20th March to Sunday 22nd March 2020 – a wonderful venue right on the beach: what more Reasons do you need to attend?

Annual Trivia Night

PP Andre Hariman from the Rotary Club of Chatswood Sunrise visited our Club to announce the second annual Trivia Night will be held on Saturday 31 August 2019, with the proceeds going to Rotary Projects. SEE BELOW;

Visit from our District Governor

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’.

Club Plans for 2019-20

Club Plans fo 2019-20 - have a read...

Crows Nest Rotary 2019-20 Plans

Community

Tree of Joy – In Conjunction with Chatswood clubs every December.

Neuroblastoma – Sponsor & attend annual Sienna’s Gala. Founder is Lucy Jones who lives in Crows Nest. Targeting her as a member.

Mary’s House – Women’s Refuge. Ongoing donations and projects to provide items like linen, whitegoods. Strong supporter of Chatswood’s trivia night where profits goes to Mary’s house.

Volunteer for Red Shield & distribution of Bowel Cancel Screening.

BBQ for Xmas carols & Crows Nest Fair representation

Just completed Farmer’s drought relief & donation of MRI machine to RNS.

Potential Projects

- Naremburn School caters for students kicked out of their own schools.

- Re-engagement of Crows Nest Community Centre

- D-Café in conjunction with Northbridge, North Sydney and maybe others clubs

- Dental Foundation – free dental for domestic violence victims

Donations at Giving Night

- Orange Sky - Showers & laundry buses for homeless

- Canteen Cancer for kids

- OZharvest

Youth (some overlap with Community)

RYLA /RYPEN – Continued sponsorship

Phoenix House for Youth – Grant just approved to establish IT learning lab.

Taldumande - Ongoing assistance.

Potential Projects

- PCYC (noted they already get Govt. Funding)

- Engagement with Lower North Shore Rotaract

Rotary Foundation

Continue donations / Support of ROMAC/Rotary Health

Vocational

Continue with Pride of Workmanship awards with other Cluster clubs. Feb/March

Public Relations

Look into

- Achievements to local Newspapers

- Pay Facebook to ‘boost’ our page

- More stories on club’s Web page

- Share eBulletin with cluster clubs (done)

- Promulgate website address (on posters, community Notice boards)

- Facebook education for members

- Need more permeant recognition from community for our donations(i.e. Sign at herb Garden)

International

In conjunction with NGO SoTheyCan a Water Project in East Pokot schools, Kenya. Awaiting the Nakuru Rotary club(in Kenya) to past audit for Global grant processing.

Working with Zimbabwe Victoria Falls Rotary on water project for Maryware village school. Initiated when two Crows Nest members on holiday in Zimbabwe.

Sanitation project (200 toilets) almost complete in Mewat, India. Combined project with Beecroft.

Monte’s East Timor Water Project for Learning Centre @ Maliana in architectural/proposal stage.

Ongoing oversight of East Timor RYLA program.

Donations to

- Sponsorship of uni student Faith (Sr. Genevieve) in Kenya

- Annual Dilli Orphan Xmas party

Look into

- Chris Anthony request for Projectors for his Teachers in a box

- Project funded trip to Africa to visit these projects

Membership

- Create compelling Value proposition beyond Fellowship/fundraising

- Brainstorming with Cluster clubs

- Canvass local businesses (Ross). Poster in Ross’s Café

- Establish link with Crows Nest Probus

- Schedule a BUSINESS EVENING

- Letter Drop

- Visit Shopping centre one Saturday

General

- Look into ‘more professional’’, but local venue

- Sargent at Arms

- 1 club discussion per month. Bi-monthly Director’s board updates

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.

Annual Trivia Night

Posted on Aug 08, 2019

Annual Trivia Night

Golf Day !

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

What you didn't know about Rotary is here online!

At last, we now have an 'OnLine' source of information about Rotary, in the form of courses.

Rotary Learning and Development

An online, self-paced way to learn about Rotary adn to develop as Rotarians.

The courses outlined below take from 15 mintues to 2.5 hours. Some courses have multiple parts.

Have a look. If you always wanted to know more about a Rotary subject, it is now listed here:

Click on this Link! (You will be asked to sign into your account 'My Rotary', so go look for your ID and Password)

Sep 02, 2019

Kingsley Edwards

Mercy Works

Sep 09, 2019

Daniel Anderson Club Manager PCYC North Sydney

New Programmes where we can work together

Sep 16, 2019

Niranjan Deodhar

Up-Date on Mewat Toilet Project in India

Sep 23, 2019

Mark Staples

Board Directors Updates / Club Discussion

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Board Meeting September 18th 5pm
Church Hall
Sep 18, 2019 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM

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eBulletin

Editor

Smith, Philip

International Toast

Proposer

Gugliotta, Ross

Speaker Introduction

Introduce Speaker

Sharp, Harold

Speaker Thanks/Write-up

Thank Speaker - Write-up

Saunders, John

Front Desk

Welcomer

Clark, Cyril

Welcomer

Jayaraj, Anthony

Room Set Up / Food

Room/Food