President's Report
Hi all,
We had our International Women’s Day Night on Monday. We had some 40 people attend which was fantastic. Our Guest Speaker was Azita Abdollahian who gave us a very interesting talk about her like’s journey. It was also good to see a number of people visit from Norwest Sunrise Rotary Club.
Updates from past week:
We had our International Women’s Day Night on Monday. We had some 40 people attend which was fantastic. Our Guest Speaker was Azita Abdollahian who gave us a very interesting talk about her like’s journey. It was also good to see a number of people visit from Norwest Sunrise Rotary Club.
Updates from past week:
- International Women's Day is a global holiday celebrated annually on March 8 as a focal point in the women's rights movement. International Women's Day gives focus to issues such as gender equality, reproductive rights, and violence and abuse against women.
- Iisa is now back from New Zealand and the District Safari and it is great to see her back. Iisa will give us an update on NZ and the Safari on Monday 25 March. We are all looking forward to it..
- Clean up Australia. Thank you to Kaye for organising the Clean Up on Sunday at Heritage Park, Castle Hill.
- We have our Annual Giant Book Sale coming up on 8, 9, 10th March at Cherrybrook Uniting Church, and had our third Book Sort on Saturday at the Church. Thank you to all who volunteered to date and everyone on the House Drop Off and Phone roster.
- We have now locked in for Changeover for Friday 21 June at Springfield as does not clash with Penno High Carnival.
- Relocation of shipping containers from Galston. Response from Hornsby Council, but very disappointing. We have a meeting with Councillor Sallianne McClelland on Tuesday night.
- International Student Commitment. Please remember this is a commitment by the Club. We all need to get involved and help the Host families. If you are going somewhere pls ask the Host Family if you can take Iisa. Multiple benefits, Good for you, good for Iisa, respite for the Host family
- Rotary Leadership Institute Courses (RLI): RLI is a training course offered to Rotarians to develop their skills in leadership and management within Clubs to improve performance, knowledge and enjoyment in leading or helping to lead Clubs in the District. Carol has now attended the course on 23-24-25 Feb 2024, and the next course after this is on 17-18-19 May 2024. Run via Zoom and starts on Friday night. Full details in the District Newsletter.
- District Conference – The District 9685 Conference is on Friday, Sat 15-16 March at Terrigal and the theme is “Good Vibrations - Beach Party”. Friday is now full but there is plenty of availability on the Saturday Plenary Sessions for $120. It is always a very good event so would be good to see more people attending. We have 16 people attending to date.
- Regionalisation: District 9685 was allocated 5 (five) Regional Community Groups (RCGs) that in general fitted quite well with our existing clusters. The first RCG meeting will be on Thursday 7th March and Colin Sharpe and myself will be attending. The first meeting is a meet and greet and discussing a leader for the Group.
- Hands and Feet – Remember before Christmas we gave non-perishable food for Cherrybrook Uniting Church’s to Hands and Feet program. Hands and Feet are in desperate need of Volunteer drivers. If you would like to help, then pls come and see me.
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That’s it for the week so Let’s look after each other, stay safe and let’s do it.
Remember to check “What’s On” for what’s on. Yours in Rotary Neville Hansen |
Night Report |
26 February 2024 |
Night Report- Peter
Opening Call to order and welcome all. - Anne Sharpe
Directors Reports
Guest Speaker
Azita Abdollahian works to connect – Azita and her children fled Iran in 1999. Her story is one of domestic abuse, loss, and the struggles of refugee life in Australia. By sharing her life and trials, Azita’s talk was inspirational to encourage, empower and educate people who have lost their hope. Azita believes in the power of mental toughness, resiliency and the ability for individuals to increase their leadership mindset.
It's not only a life story, but there is also a lesson for all of us, to learn, just by listening.
Opening Call to order and welcome all. - Anne Sharpe
- Presidents Report- Neville Hansen.
- Welcome to guest speakers and other guests from Rotary, partners and members
- A very special welcome to our Guest Speaker Azita Abdollahian
- Portfolio Directors update,
- Iisa gave us a brief update on her holidays,
- Reviewed the Visioning data.
- David wants to talk about Foundation and
- Carol would like to give an update on the Rotary Leadership Institute Course.
- Clean up Australia. Thank you to Kaye for organising the Clean Up on Sunday at Heritage Park, Castle Hill.
- Note: Annual Giant Book Sale coming up on 8, 9, 10th March at Cherrybrook Uniting Church,
- Changeover Friday 21 June at Springfield
- Status of shipping containers at Galston- disappointing.
- International Student Commitment. Get involved and help the Host families.
- Rotary Leadership Institute Courses (RLI): RLI is a training course offered to Rotarians to develop their skills in leadership and management.
- District Conference – The District 9685 Conference is on Friday, Sat 15-16 March
- Regionalisation: District 9685 was allocated 5 (five) Regional Community Groups (RCGs)
- Hands and Feet-request for a volunteer driver.
Directors Reports
- Community Service- Cleanup Australia was successful. Another in Spring.
- Membership- David shared his experience with Leadership training and the benefits with understanding Foundation- Polio + Fund, RSPPO, Charity Navigator. Flow-on of funding to District Grants and support for numerous charity projects including our Global Grant in Flores.
- Membership. Carol reviewed key highlights of training- 4 Way test, Code of Conduct, Issue of retention of members, Improving Social Skills, Challenge for new projects Say $1,000, Support new members, Public Image and relations. Promote Friendship Dinners.
- Public Image- Keith, Teaching Nichole, Webley.
- International- Peter encouraged members to seriously consider the 2024 Donors Trip to Ian Tena Village, Flores, Indonesia. This will be an opportunity to see first-hand the programs implemented by our partner, NTA and the Global Grant project WASH.
- Issa- Brief update on her trip to New Zealand. The trip to Kangaroo Island was a special experience. We look forward to more details at the Youth Night.
- District Conference. Important occasion for an update, hear guest speakers and have some light-hearted dress-ups for the dinner.
- Northwest Sunrise needs help to fold 40,000 blankets which are going to a charity in Turkey. Can you help?? – See Bulletin for details.
- Neville
- Counting bikes to receive funds. Tue 7:00am
- Focus on our Book Sale. Please give the club your support.
- Details via emails.
- Visioning. and Attributes of the Club.
- Club Vision Shared.
- Priorities identified by portfolio.
- Directors will develop a plan for 3-5 Year horizon by April Board Meeting.
- Invitation to participate to a committee.
- Foundation- David shared some history of Foundation.
- He would like every member to ba a Centurion.
- Vocation- Kerry, Graces Place visit in April, Pride of Workmanship in April.
Guest Speaker
Azita Abdollahian works to connect – Azita and her children fled Iran in 1999. Her story is one of domestic abuse, loss, and the struggles of refugee life in Australia. By sharing her life and trials, Azita’s talk was inspirational to encourage, empower and educate people who have lost their hope. Azita believes in the power of mental toughness, resiliency and the ability for individuals to increase their leadership mindset.
It's not only a life story, but there is also a lesson for all of us, to learn, just by listening.
