President's Report |
Monday 24 February 2025 |
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President’s Introduction:
Welcome DG Niranjan Deodhar, members and partners. What was yesterday? 
Thank you to Carol, Janelle and Neville who attended the Central Coast Fit for Purpose meeting with Mark Huddleston.
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RI President Elect Mario Cesar Martins de Camargo at the International Assembly announced his theme for 2025-26. He asked members to Unite for Good by embracing three “essential pillars” for growth: innovation, continuity, and partnership. One important way to do this, de Camargo said, is by embracing and promoting a variety of club models. Satellite clubs, cause-based clubs, enterprise clubs, and passport clubs offer people different ways to experience Rotary. Partnering with business associations, professional organizations, and academic institutions can help Rotary attract members while embracing diversity in professions and perspectives.
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You should have all received the Rotary Pacific Regional Council Update on Feb 13. It is worth reading as in addition to seeking Rotarians to fill leadership positions it also includes A new Club resource – An Easy-to-Use Social Media template to inspire potential members to reach out to your club! Aimed at businesses, organisations and individuals who share a similar ethos of doing good in the world, this campaign is designed to help your club reach beyond its usual circle of communication.
A Rotary South Pacific Conference is being held 31 October – 2 November 2025 at Tweed Heads.
Rotary Pacific Conference 2025 - Gold Coast Qld. Australia.
It also has some useful links for support help.
The February District Newsletter is available. It is a good read and if you did not receive it in your email look in your spam folder or go here and sign up. https://www.rotarydistrict9685.org.au/Bulletin/AddSubscriber
You should have received the District Club News on Feb 20. If you did not get it look in your spam folder or sign up to get it as it has good information about what is happening in our District. Sign Up | Rotary District 9685.
ROMAC. North Ryde Rotary Club has extended an invitation to attend a lunch on May 24 to hear the Chair of ROMAC Glenys Parton from NZ speak.
For the Trivia buffs. RuffRACK (Club supported charity) is holding Trivia Night on March 29th. See the Bulletin for Details.
The Board held its monthly on Feb 12th. The minutes have been circulated. As this has occurred, I will not provide the verbal report that was postponed from last week.
Closing Remarks
Next week is at the HPH and is a Youth Night. Come and hear from our students who are participating in our Youth Programs.
Douglas is taking 2 months leave due to health reasons.
Book sort this weekend. Please come and support Robyn. A lot of her regular supporters are away.
Portfolio Directors please hold your first committee meeting for 2025 as soon as possible.
If you do not have the “What’s on” and club calendar set up on your phone, please let Neville know so that a time can be arranged to do so.
If you have a duty role and are unable to do it please swap with someone else and let Sandra know.
If you are going on leave, please let BOTH Ros Hogan and Sandra know.
Anne is looking for some lawn mowers and line trimers later this week.
Rotary Leadership Institute. The club will pay for you to attend.
It has been revised and is now in three levels
Details in the Bulletin, including registration link.
Anne and I will not be at next Monday’s meeting as we will be in Brisbane. Sandra will be on her way to India, so Neville has kindly volunteered to stand in as President.
A Rotary South Pacific Conference is being held 31 October – 2 November 2025 at Tweed Heads.
Rotary Pacific Conference 2025 - Gold Coast Qld. Australia.
It also has some useful links for support help.
The February District Newsletter is available. It is a good read and if you did not receive it in your email look in your spam folder or go here and sign up. https://www.rotarydistrict9685.org.au/Bulletin/AddSubscriber
You should have received the District Club News on Feb 20. If you did not get it look in your spam folder or sign up to get it as it has good information about what is happening in our District. Sign Up | Rotary District 9685.
ROMAC. North Ryde Rotary Club has extended an invitation to attend a lunch on May 24 to hear the Chair of ROMAC Glenys Parton from NZ speak.
For the Trivia buffs. RuffRACK (Club supported charity) is holding Trivia Night on March 29th. See the Bulletin for Details.
The Board held its monthly on Feb 12th. The minutes have been circulated. As this has occurred, I will not provide the verbal report that was postponed from last week.
Closing Remarks
Next week is at the HPH and is a Youth Night. Come and hear from our students who are participating in our Youth Programs.
Douglas is taking 2 months leave due to health reasons.
Book sort this weekend. Please come and support Robyn. A lot of her regular supporters are away.
Portfolio Directors please hold your first committee meeting for 2025 as soon as possible.
If you do not have the “What’s on” and club calendar set up on your phone, please let Neville know so that a time can be arranged to do so.
If you have a duty role and are unable to do it please swap with someone else and let Sandra know.
If you are going on leave, please let BOTH Ros Hogan and Sandra know.
Anne is looking for some lawn mowers and line trimers later this week.
Rotary Leadership Institute. The club will pay for you to attend.
It has been revised and is now in three levels
- LEVEL ONE
New Member Introduction and Orientation
Cost: $15 via Zoom / $50 in Person - LEVEL TWO
Traditional RLI. Many of us have done this one and it is brilliant.- RLI seeks to have Rotary clubs identify members with more than 12 months Rotary experience
- Cost: $30 via Zoom / $65 Blended (one day in Person + one day via Zoom)
- RLI seeks to have Rotary clubs identify members with more than 12 months Rotary experience
- LEVEL THREE
Graduate Program for those already done RLI.- For those looking to take their Rotary learning and leadership journey to the next level.
Cost: $15 via Zoom
- For those looking to take their Rotary learning and leadership journey to the next level.
Details in the Bulletin, including registration link.
Anne and I will not be at next Monday’s meeting as we will be in Brisbane. Sandra will be on her way to India, so Neville has kindly volunteered to stand in as President.
So, Let’s stay safe look after each other and create magic.
This week I have included a puzzle for each day of the week
Editor's Note: "Lightbox" is On - Click on a photo to see larger size.
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Night Report
Opening
Sergeant David opened the meeting and Carol presented the toast to the DG and our club.
President’s Report
President Colin welcomed DG Niranjan Deodhar, members and partners.
Rotary reached the ripe old age of 120 yesterday!
Colin thanked Carol, Janelle and Neville who attended the Central Coast Fit for Purpose meeting with Mark Huddleston.
Colin advised that RI President Elect Mario Cesar Matins de Camargo had announced the theme for next year – “Unit for Good”. Members should also have received the District Newsletter, Rotary Pacific Regional Council Update and District Club News. If you are not receiving these, suggest you check the junk box in your email account.
North Ryde Rotary Club has extended an invitation to attend a lunch on May 24 to hear the Chair of ROMAC Glenys Parton from NZ speak.
Minutes of the board meeting on 12Feb25 have been emailed to all members.
Presentation
The club then presented an update on all the activities of the club in a very professional powerpoint backed up with personal comments by the board directors. The highlights are as follows:
District Governor
DG Niranjan provided his own PowerPoint (of which I don’t have a copy) and responded to our presentation as follows:
David advised Keith to appeal to Donald Trump to sort out his problems with Facebook since he has friends in the media industry (one of whom likes playing with chainsaws in company time).
David then facilitated his winning the raffle before ensuring that Kerry won the heads and tails (after chasing the coins all over the room).
President Colin wrapped up the night
Colin thanked the contributors to a successful meeting and the DG for his inspiring presentation.
Next week is a Youth Night - this will definitely be at the Penno Pub despite contrary notes that it may be at the Vicar.
Night Report: Tony Makin (without the assistance of AI)
Sergeant David opened the meeting and Carol presented the toast to the DG and our club.
President’s Report
President Colin welcomed DG Niranjan Deodhar, members and partners.
Rotary reached the ripe old age of 120 yesterday!
Colin thanked Carol, Janelle and Neville who attended the Central Coast Fit for Purpose meeting with Mark Huddleston.
Colin advised that RI President Elect Mario Cesar Matins de Camargo had announced the theme for next year – “Unit for Good”. Members should also have received the District Newsletter, Rotary Pacific Regional Council Update and District Club News. If you are not receiving these, suggest you check the junk box in your email account.
North Ryde Rotary Club has extended an invitation to attend a lunch on May 24 to hear the Chair of ROMAC Glenys Parton from NZ speak.
Minutes of the board meeting on 12Feb25 have been emailed to all members.
Presentation
The club then presented an update on all the activities of the club in a very professional powerpoint backed up with personal comments by the board directors. The highlights are as follows:
- Community Service – assisting at school markets, cutting grass to assist Kenthurst club, building at Helping Hearts Survive and Michelle’s Place and the outstanding performance of Tree of Joy both in Cherrybrook and Westleigh.
- Foundation – push for all members to become Centurions and our continued support for “End Polio Now”.
- Fundraising – Christmas Market and Book Sale supported by ongoing Bunnings BBQs which provide a surprising amount of funds.
- International – the WASH project in conjunction with NTA continues successfully plus Teacher in a Box which is changing lives at little financial cost. At the break Peter and Andrew played a very impressive video on the WASH project which will be played at the conference.
- Membership – Carol continues to encourage potential new members by attending BBQs etc and has professional pamphlets for anyone interested.
- Public Image – we appear where possible in publications and on the web to advertise our club. Kaye has been very successful in securing sponsorship. Keith, despite daily efforts, is fighting a battle to keep us prominent in Facebook.
- Vocation – we have had several successful vocational visits and Kerry has more in the pipeline. Pride of Workmanship will be supported in May.
- Youth – we have supported the Science Experience by sponsoring kids from Coonabarabran, supported summer RYPEN, missed out on RYLA but will keep trying and are enjoying Elise’s visit from France and celebrating the return of Georgia from Chile under the international exchange scheme.
- Club Services – the wheels of the club are well oiled with a busy programme of meetings and social events.
- District 9685 Respectful Relationships Program – Janelle is chair of this scheme which is forging ahead including the successful launch of the Scholarship scheme.
District Governor
DG Niranjan provided his own PowerPoint (of which I don’t have a copy) and responded to our presentation as follows:
- He was impressed by the scope of activities.
- He sees the DG role as a back up role to clubs rather than providing directions.
- He advised that the survey process we have adopted should attempt to identify what the club wants rather than what we personally want.
- He likes the donor trip process which opens up the effect of our overseas activities to more members (and others).
- He thinks that potential members should be invited to attend activities rather than a meeting.
- Our support of RoughTRACK is good since it recognises equality rather than the elitist approach in some Rotary activities.
- He had brief comments on the Regionalisation process:
- It is bad in focusing on membership rather than attracting interest to Rotary plus it misses the advantage of using the districts.
- It is good in providing a single voice and a single point of contact for politicians etc
- He believes they have learned a lesson on this process and will do better.
David advised Keith to appeal to Donald Trump to sort out his problems with Facebook since he has friends in the media industry (one of whom likes playing with chainsaws in company time).
David then facilitated his winning the raffle before ensuring that Kerry won the heads and tails (after chasing the coins all over the room).
President Colin wrapped up the night
Colin thanked the contributors to a successful meeting and the DG for his inspiring presentation.
Next week is a Youth Night - this will definitely be at the Penno Pub despite contrary notes that it may be at the Vicar.
Night Report: Tony Makin (without the assistance of AI)
