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Monday 2nd December
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Some Rotary Articles that may be of interest ...
MHERv Team Thank You
To the members of the Rotary Club of West Pennant Hills
I am writing on behalf of the ‘mherv’ Team to say a very sincere BIG THANK YOU to your Club members for the amazing response to our call out for help with raising funds “to keep mherv on the road”. This will enable us to continue sending mherv to approximately 100 communities each year. Our statistics show that by the end of this year, we will have tested more than 20,000 people and potentially saved over 630 lives since 2017 when the van first set out to offer free health checks.
Please pass on our congratulations to your Club members for the wonderful job they did.
I have attached 2 Certificates of Appreciation: -
I am writing on behalf of the ‘mherv’ Team to say a very sincere BIG THANK YOU to your Club members for the amazing response to our call out for help with raising funds “to keep mherv on the road”. This will enable us to continue sending mherv to approximately 100 communities each year. Our statistics show that by the end of this year, we will have tested more than 20,000 people and potentially saved over 630 lives since 2017 when the van first set out to offer free health checks.
Please pass on our congratulations to your Club members for the wonderful job they did.
I have attached 2 Certificates of Appreciation: -
The first one is for your Club, to express the gratitude of the ‘mherv’ Team for your financial help and your willingness to host regular ‘free health check visits’ from ‘mherv’.
The second one is for the Bunnings Store where you held the “mherv Awareness BBQ”. Please print it and present it to the Store Management. Presentation in a frame would be appropriate if you wish to do this. A photo of you making the presentation to Bunnings Management / Staff could then be added to your Facebook page or website to highlight your Club’s role in bringing the free health checks to your local community and this will assist in spreading the word even further.
Team leader Adrian would like to add some news about next year….
"Building on our ‘first-time’ success, we have been turning our thoughts to next year. We currently need around $130,000 per year to keep mherv on the road, and the big BBQ this year has been a great help. Susanne has done a mighty job in coordinating not only ‘mherv’s’ progress on the road, but also in managing the details to get the best we could from the first Bunnings BBQ opportunity.
So to ease Susanne’s workload, Rotarian Julie Butel has volunteered to take on the coordination of next year's BBQ event. Julie is a much loved and respected member of Warners Bay Club; her attention to detail and professional style will help clubs get the best from ‘mherv’s’ monster Bunnings BBQ’ in 2025.
So, expect to hear from Julie in coming months … her first message will include the new dates, and her contact details".
Once again, THANK YOU from the mherv team.
Team leader Adrian would like to add some news about next year….
"Building on our ‘first-time’ success, we have been turning our thoughts to next year. We currently need around $130,000 per year to keep mherv on the road, and the big BBQ this year has been a great help. Susanne has done a mighty job in coordinating not only ‘mherv’s’ progress on the road, but also in managing the details to get the best we could from the first Bunnings BBQ opportunity.
So to ease Susanne’s workload, Rotarian Julie Butel has volunteered to take on the coordination of next year's BBQ event. Julie is a much loved and respected member of Warners Bay Club; her attention to detail and professional style will help clubs get the best from ‘mherv’s’ monster Bunnings BBQ’ in 2025.
So, expect to hear from Julie in coming months … her first message will include the new dates, and her contact details".
Once again, THANK YOU from the mherv team.
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Susanne Thompson PHF.
MHERV Operations Manager North Lake Mac Rotary, Satellite Club of Warners Bay PH.: 0408 55 6565 Email: [email protected] |
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Pitch for Purpose
Rotary District 9685 Innovation Challenge for School Students
I am delighted to launch our Pitch for Purpose innovation challenge - an exciting opportunity for school students to hone their skills in innovation and design thinking while solving real-world problems related to environmental protection—one of Rotary's core focus areas.
For students, the challenge provides a real-world learning experience that is aligned to curriculum and based on skills of the future. We are inviting cohorts from primary as well as high schools.
For schools, this is an opportunity to empower students and integrate practical learning into the curriculum.
For Rotary clubs, this is an exciting new program from Rotary to take to your local school, offer them the benefits outlined above, and generate support from your local community to participate in our District Conference. Rotary – no more a best-kept secret!
For the price of sponsoring a school team, let’s get your local school community to experience the power of Rotary at this challenge in February and at the District Conference in March. Schools that make it to the Finals at the conference will require club sponsorship of $450 which supports a team of 5 plus one adult guardian for each student to attend the conference on Saturday 22nd of March.
But hurry, we need schools to register interest by 22nd of November so that we can tailor details like venue and timing to suit them. The preliminary round will be held in early February, followed by the Final at the conference in March.
See the attached flyer for details, or visit the website:
https://ourbetterworld2025.word-press.com/pitch-for-purpose/
Yours in Rotary,
Niranjan Deodhar
District Governor
Rotary District 9685
Rotary Club of Beecroft
[email protected]
+61 404 012 676
For students, the challenge provides a real-world learning experience that is aligned to curriculum and based on skills of the future. We are inviting cohorts from primary as well as high schools.
For schools, this is an opportunity to empower students and integrate practical learning into the curriculum.
For Rotary clubs, this is an exciting new program from Rotary to take to your local school, offer them the benefits outlined above, and generate support from your local community to participate in our District Conference. Rotary – no more a best-kept secret!
For the price of sponsoring a school team, let’s get your local school community to experience the power of Rotary at this challenge in February and at the District Conference in March. Schools that make it to the Finals at the conference will require club sponsorship of $450 which supports a team of 5 plus one adult guardian for each student to attend the conference on Saturday 22nd of March.
But hurry, we need schools to register interest by 22nd of November so that we can tailor details like venue and timing to suit them. The preliminary round will be held in early February, followed by the Final at the conference in March.
See the attached flyer for details, or visit the website:
https://ourbetterworld2025.word-press.com/pitch-for-purpose/
Yours in Rotary,
Niranjan Deodhar
District Governor
Rotary District 9685
Rotary Club of Beecroft
[email protected]
+61 404 012 676
Important Rotary Safety & Security Notice
Dear Keith,
As raised in Clubs News e-newsletter earlier this Rotary year, fraudulent attacks continue to rise across all areas of government service, business, and community service organisations.
Please be aware that Rotary Club and District officials will never ask you to purchase gift cards via email or text, especially in an unexpected or secret request with instructions not to call and verify.
If you are unsure of any such requests by email or text, call the Rotarian directly to verify and/or contact your Club leadership.
If you don't have their details already in your phone, you can find contact numbers for our members via the District Directory on our website www.rotarydistrict9685.org.au (select "Member Login" at the top right of the page for your ClubRunner credentials, then click on "District" and select "District Directory 2024-25"). When the Directory is updated with new information and to resolve errors, notice will be provided at the top of the District News e-newsletter.
Please also take extra care to verify any bank transfer details, donation requests, and other transactions.
If you notice that an email has come from a slightly incorrect version of an email address with an extra letter or punctuation, report that address as spam in your email system. Please do not forward on emails with suspicious links to others. You can also report these to www.scamwatch.gov.au
This is an issue affecting many areas of our communities, especially coming into the busy holiday season. Please look after yourselves, and don't hesitate to contact your Club or District leadership if you have any concerns.
Yours in Rotary,
Niranjan Deodhar
District Governor
Rotary District 9685
Rotary Club of Beecroft
[email protected]
+61 404 012 676
As raised in Clubs News e-newsletter earlier this Rotary year, fraudulent attacks continue to rise across all areas of government service, business, and community service organisations.
Please be aware that Rotary Club and District officials will never ask you to purchase gift cards via email or text, especially in an unexpected or secret request with instructions not to call and verify.
If you are unsure of any such requests by email or text, call the Rotarian directly to verify and/or contact your Club leadership.
If you don't have their details already in your phone, you can find contact numbers for our members via the District Directory on our website www.rotarydistrict9685.org.au (select "Member Login" at the top right of the page for your ClubRunner credentials, then click on "District" and select "District Directory 2024-25"). When the Directory is updated with new information and to resolve errors, notice will be provided at the top of the District News e-newsletter.
Please also take extra care to verify any bank transfer details, donation requests, and other transactions.
If you notice that an email has come from a slightly incorrect version of an email address with an extra letter or punctuation, report that address as spam in your email system. Please do not forward on emails with suspicious links to others. You can also report these to www.scamwatch.gov.au
This is an issue affecting many areas of our communities, especially coming into the busy holiday season. Please look after yourselves, and don't hesitate to contact your Club or District leadership if you have any concerns.
Yours in Rotary,
Niranjan Deodhar
District Governor
Rotary District 9685
Rotary Club of Beecroft
[email protected]
+61 404 012 676
Cluster 5: The Rotary Clubs of the North Shore & Beaches - UPDATE
Dear District 9685 Presidents
I am dropping a quick note to you to share how Cluster 5 are working together this weekend.
We have come together to partner with Hornsby Relay For Life and are underpinning the critical piece of event equipment: the Lap Tracker.
HRFL lost their Lap Tracker sponsor this year and were at a loss as to what to do. The Rotary Clubs of the North Shore & Beaches stepped up each donating $250 toward the event and ensuring that the Rotary Clubs of the North Shore & Beaches Lap Tracker will be up and running in 2024.
We are also hosting a BBQ. Come up to Rofe Park, Hornsby Heights on Saturday and check out this fabulous event.
Join us: https://signup.com/go/aYwpORk - please share the link - we would love to see as many Rotarians as possible.
This event takes in the suburbs from the Bridge to the Beaches to Brooklyn. It is a huge catchment area. $100,000.00 is raised every year and with over 50 teams participating, it was a sight to behold.
I take this opportunity to thank our Coordinator - Ruth Vumbaca and the Presidents and President Elects of the Rotary Clubs of Balgowlah, Berowra, Belrose, Hornsby District, Brookvale, Ku-ring-gai, Dee Why, Warringah, St Ives, Manly, Turramurra, Upper Northern Beaches and Wahroonga.
Working together for community.
Kind regards
Sallianne McClelland
President Wahroonga
I am dropping a quick note to you to share how Cluster 5 are working together this weekend.
We have come together to partner with Hornsby Relay For Life and are underpinning the critical piece of event equipment: the Lap Tracker.
HRFL lost their Lap Tracker sponsor this year and were at a loss as to what to do. The Rotary Clubs of the North Shore & Beaches stepped up each donating $250 toward the event and ensuring that the Rotary Clubs of the North Shore & Beaches Lap Tracker will be up and running in 2024.
We are also hosting a BBQ. Come up to Rofe Park, Hornsby Heights on Saturday and check out this fabulous event.
Join us: https://signup.com/go/aYwpORk - please share the link - we would love to see as many Rotarians as possible.
This event takes in the suburbs from the Bridge to the Beaches to Brooklyn. It is a huge catchment area. $100,000.00 is raised every year and with over 50 teams participating, it was a sight to behold.
I take this opportunity to thank our Coordinator - Ruth Vumbaca and the Presidents and President Elects of the Rotary Clubs of Balgowlah, Berowra, Belrose, Hornsby District, Brookvale, Ku-ring-gai, Dee Why, Warringah, St Ives, Manly, Turramurra, Upper Northern Beaches and Wahroonga.
Working together for community.
Kind regards
Sallianne McClelland
President Wahroonga
Rotary Matters
Amid global challenges where access to clean water is of critical concern, Dr Martin Butson from Wollongong explains his innovative solution to disinfect water using the SAFE sticker system. The stickers affixed to commonly available plastic bottles measure the impact of the sun's UV rays in killing harmful bacteria and water borne micro organisms. A brilliant idea. www.thewatergift.org
IAN STUART
Rotary Matters
On air Friday 3pm -4pm
Rotary Matters
On air Friday 3pm -4pm
SAVE THE DATE FOR VALENTINE FUN
SATURDAY FEBRUARY 15TH 2025
SANCTUARY GARDENS
WESTLEIGH
Working Bee at Helping Hearts Survive
Good Afternoon Everyone
Our working Bee at Helping Hearts Survive will be:
Date: Friday Nov 1
Time: 8:30 am
Location: 644 Old Northern Rd.
( Cnr Old Northern Rd & Galston Rd. Turn into Galston Rd and then take next small road on right. )
This is a wonderful opportunity to participate in a Community Service Project that the club prides itself on doing.
All skill levels are needed and the tools will be provided.
Come along for as long as you can and enjoy the fun and comradery that these events give.
Morning tea will be provided, so can you please let me know your availability for catering !!
Yours in Rotary
Anne
Our working Bee at Helping Hearts Survive will be:
Date: Friday Nov 1
Time: 8:30 am
Location: 644 Old Northern Rd.
( Cnr Old Northern Rd & Galston Rd. Turn into Galston Rd and then take next small road on right. )
This is a wonderful opportunity to participate in a Community Service Project that the club prides itself on doing.
All skill levels are needed and the tools will be provided.
Come along for as long as you can and enjoy the fun and comradery that these events give.
Morning tea will be provided, so can you please let me know your availability for catering !!
Yours in Rotary
Anne
Our Trees of Joy start operating on November 4
Christmas Market is on Sunday, 1st December
Norwest Sunrise: The Magic of Rotary Gala |
Robert Bredin |
Greetings All
*** EXCITING NEWS ***
Coming up on Wednesday 20 November, we are having a special 'The Magic of Rotary Gala' Dinner at Rydges, Norwest, a celebration of Rotary and the incredible difference we make together across the globe. On this special evening, we will come together to honour the profound work of the Rotary Foundation.
As we celebrate the accomplishments of the Rotary Foundation, the Gala will also highlight the “Magic" that happens when Rotarians unite—turning dreams into reality for those in need.
Our distinguished guest speaker is Ms Noémie Fox - 2024 Paris Olympic Gold Medalist. She will be interviewed by Sydney Morning Herald sports journalist Tom Decent.
The evening will have a magical atmosphere filled with inspiring stories, entertainment, gourmet dining, and camaraderie.
Be a part of the magic. Together, we can continue to make lasting change in the world.
This is a joint initiative of the Rotary Clubs of Castle Hill, Norwest Sunrise and Kenthurst as well as Rotary District 9685.
The Trybooking Link for bookings is www.trybooking.com/CVGYT or just use the QR Code.
There are tables you can sign onto. If you would like a table of 10 ($95/person), please call/text me on 0425 233 783 and tell me the name you want on your table so that your group can book. Alternatively, if you do not have a table of 10 individual bookings are acceptable. You can choose a table to join at the time of booking.
Invite non-Rotarians along too.
*** EXCITING NEWS ***
Coming up on Wednesday 20 November, we are having a special 'The Magic of Rotary Gala' Dinner at Rydges, Norwest, a celebration of Rotary and the incredible difference we make together across the globe. On this special evening, we will come together to honour the profound work of the Rotary Foundation.
As we celebrate the accomplishments of the Rotary Foundation, the Gala will also highlight the “Magic" that happens when Rotarians unite—turning dreams into reality for those in need.
Our distinguished guest speaker is Ms Noémie Fox - 2024 Paris Olympic Gold Medalist. She will be interviewed by Sydney Morning Herald sports journalist Tom Decent.
The evening will have a magical atmosphere filled with inspiring stories, entertainment, gourmet dining, and camaraderie.
Be a part of the magic. Together, we can continue to make lasting change in the world.
This is a joint initiative of the Rotary Clubs of Castle Hill, Norwest Sunrise and Kenthurst as well as Rotary District 9685.
The Trybooking Link for bookings is www.trybooking.com/CVGYT or just use the QR Code.
There are tables you can sign onto. If you would like a table of 10 ($95/person), please call/text me on 0425 233 783 and tell me the name you want on your table so that your group can book. Alternatively, if you do not have a table of 10 individual bookings are acceptable. You can choose a table to join at the time of booking.
Invite non-Rotarians along too.
Regards
Robert
Robert Bredin
Vocation Director 2024-2025
District 9685 Club Visioning Chair and RLI team member
Zone 8 Club Specialist in Club Strategic Planning
Robert
Robert Bredin
Vocation Director 2024-2025
District 9685 Club Visioning Chair and RLI team member
Zone 8 Club Specialist in Club Strategic Planning
Norwest Sunrise Rotary International Men's Day Breakfast |
Friday 15 November |
Hi All
Our International Men's Day Breakfast is coming up on Friday 15 November at our usual venue, The Hills Shire Cafe at 7.00 am. The cafe is now under the management of Ping from Nexus Cafe and we know you'll be impressed with the quality of the breakfast provided.
The IMD 2024 theme, Men's Health Champions, will help shine a spotlight on both the problems of men's health and the people delivering the solutions, with the help of four sub-themes: Building healthy communities! Look out for your mates! Take Action, Stay Healthy!
Our Keynote Speakers are:
Our International Men's Day Breakfast is coming up on Friday 15 November at our usual venue, The Hills Shire Cafe at 7.00 am. The cafe is now under the management of Ping from Nexus Cafe and we know you'll be impressed with the quality of the breakfast provided.
The IMD 2024 theme, Men's Health Champions, will help shine a spotlight on both the problems of men's health and the people delivering the solutions, with the help of four sub-themes: Building healthy communities! Look out for your mates! Take Action, Stay Healthy!
Our Keynote Speakers are:
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Ned Narouz
RAP 4 Change |
Mario Rodriguez
Positive Vibes Foundation |
Aaron Huey
Tradies Wellness |
Bookings can be made at https://www.trybooking.com/CVKJQ
I hope to see you there for an informative, enjoyable morning with great food.
I hope to see you there for an informative, enjoyable morning with great food.
Regards
Robert
Robert Bredin
Vocation Director 2034-2025
District 9685 Club Visioning Chair and RLI team member
Zone 8 Club Specialist in Club Strategic Planning
Robert
Robert Bredin
Vocation Director 2034-2025
District 9685 Club Visioning Chair and RLI team member
Zone 8 Club Specialist in Club Strategic Planning
A personal invitation to District 9685 Conference 2025
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Dear fellow Rotarians,
It gives me great pleasure to personally invite you to our 2025 District Conference to be held at the Pullman, Penrith, on 21 and 22 March 2025.
Our conferences have always been a one-of-a-kind expo on humanitarian work with high quality speakers - a great way to share stories of the good work of Rotary, and to make and renew friendships with fellow Rotarians.
As global humanitarian needs reach record levels, our Rotary community is looking for ways to widen our reach and deliver more to those in need locally and globally. Accordingly, our 2025 District Conference has been themed as our first ever Sustainability and Humanitarian Summit for “A Better World through people & Rotary”.
Some highlights of our Sustainability & Humanitarian Sumit:
Watch this space for more details of these new elements, the overall program and keynote speakers. The team and I will keep you updated of major developments over the coming months.
I appeal to you for your support in registering, in inviting your friends, and in starting to think about how your club can use the airtime on stage to share the best of what you do every day for your communities locally and globally.
You can register through this link - https://ourbetterworld2025.wordpress.com/
Join me and together we can make ‘A Better World through people and Rotary’!
Niranjan
DG Niranjan Deodhar
It gives me great pleasure to personally invite you to our 2025 District Conference to be held at the Pullman, Penrith, on 21 and 22 March 2025.
Our conferences have always been a one-of-a-kind expo on humanitarian work with high quality speakers - a great way to share stories of the good work of Rotary, and to make and renew friendships with fellow Rotarians.
As global humanitarian needs reach record levels, our Rotary community is looking for ways to widen our reach and deliver more to those in need locally and globally. Accordingly, our 2025 District Conference has been themed as our first ever Sustainability and Humanitarian Summit for “A Better World through people & Rotary”.
Some highlights of our Sustainability & Humanitarian Sumit:
- It will bring together all Rotarians from our District as well as appeal to people from the broader community who want to make a difference – so they can hear Rotary’s stories and opportunities for humanitarian service.
- We will have a series of short presentations by clubs (in-person or pre-recorded) that showcase their signature projects and the impact they have had.
- To generate ideas and new ways to solve humanitarian and sustainability problems, the Summit will host a competition for university/TAFE/high school students to channel their creativity and develop social impact projects that could be scaled up by interested clubs.
Watch this space for more details of these new elements, the overall program and keynote speakers. The team and I will keep you updated of major developments over the coming months.
I appeal to you for your support in registering, in inviting your friends, and in starting to think about how your club can use the airtime on stage to share the best of what you do every day for your communities locally and globally.
You can register through this link - https://ourbetterworld2025.wordpress.com/
Join me and together we can make ‘A Better World through people and Rotary’!
Niranjan
DG Niranjan Deodhar
Rotary Myth Buster Flyer
Are You a Centurion?
Please consider renewing your Centurion membership, or if not already a member, why not make this the year to become a Centurion!!!
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What it takes to be a Rotarian
There are members of the community who may have some misunderstandings about what it takes to be a Rotarian.
We are always looking for new members and, in fact, it is new people joining that keeps us alive as a Service club. From time to time I hear people say things that make me think they don't consider joining or even visiting Rotary for all the wrong reasons.
This article is about the things you don't need to join Rotary, and the things you do, just in case you are not sure. The other thing you should know is that we are a very friendly bunch of men and women and we have a lot of fun, as well as achieving some pretty good things in the community.
We are always looking for new members and, in fact, it is new people joining that keeps us alive as a Service club. From time to time I hear people say things that make me think they don't consider joining or even visiting Rotary for all the wrong reasons.
This article is about the things you don't need to join Rotary, and the things you do, just in case you are not sure. The other thing you should know is that we are a very friendly bunch of men and women and we have a lot of fun, as well as achieving some pretty good things in the community.
Don't need:
Must have:
If you would like to come along as a guest to see what it is all about just call either: - Carol Russell (0418 431 157) or President Colin (0408 810 463) Club Details: Rotary Club of West Pennant Hills and Cherrybrook meets every other Monday for Dinner at The Vicar Arrive 6:30pm Start 7:00pm End 9:00pm 271 New Line Rd Dural NSW 2128 Australia Welcome to call Carol or Colin to get log on details and join us on Zoom instead. |
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