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Upcoming Events
Monday 15th July
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Monday 22nd July
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Monday 5th August
Detective Inspector Ben Kennis - Inner West Crime Venue: The Vicar
Monday 29th July
Dr Don Dingsdag Sydney Mozart Society
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Ros Hogan is the Attendance Officer for face-to-face meetings at The Vicar. If bringing a partner or not able to attend, please notify Ros via email by 6:00pm on the Sunday prior to a face-to-face meeting.
Note: Meeting Times The Vicar - 6:30 for 7:00pm start Zoom Meeting - 7:15 for 7:30pm start
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Some Rotary Articles that may be of interest ...
The Rotary Foundation is Rotary International’s global philanthropy organisation. It transforms gifts into service projects that change lives both close to home and around the world. The Rotary Foundation has eleven affiliate bodies around the world and Rotary Foundation Australia is one of these. Rotary Foundation Australia enables people and organisations in Australia to make contributions that are tax deductible in Australia.
The Rotary Foundation has chosen to focus on seven critical causes:
The Rotary Foundation has also developed an infrastructure to handle End Polio Now and responding to disasters.
We will explore these causes over the following weeks. If you wish to start exploring now, then try Our Causes | Rotary International
The Rotary Foundation has chosen to focus on seven critical causes:
- Promoting Peace
- Fighting Disease
- Providing Clean Water
- Supporting Education
- Saving Mother and Children
- Growing Local Economies, and
- Protecting the Environment.
The Rotary Foundation has also developed an infrastructure to handle End Polio Now and responding to disasters.
We will explore these causes over the following weeks. If you wish to start exploring now, then try Our Causes | Rotary International
Volunteer Milestone Highlights 200 Drives for John Chambers |
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Adelaide Hills retiree John Chambers has recently completed his 200 drive as an ‘Earth Angel’ transporting people living in the bush to vital medical care.
John who is based in Mount Barker, Adelaide Hills moved from Sydney to Adelaide when he retired back in 2002. At the time, John held a private pilots license and had been flying recreationally for 20 years.
His connection with Angel Flight began when he met fellow pilot, Owen Crees at Aldinga Aero Club. Owen is an Angel Flight pilot and current chair of the board and encouraged John to get involved in the charity which relies on volunteer pilots and drivers to transport people to medical appointment free of charge.
John’s personal aircraft was not in the general category of aeroplanes used by Angel Flight but keen to give back to the community, a value instilled by his mother, John applied to become a driver, also known as an Earth Angel.
“Influenced by my mother, I had always been a volunteer, starting as an 18-year-old in the Apex Young Men’s Service Club where I remained a member ‘till I was 40. I was keen to get involved in the cause and so I volunteered as an Earth Angel; a job which I adore and find hugely rewarding.”
“The best part is providing one-on-one assistance to someone in need.”
Having gained the necessary training, John also acts a guest speaker for Angel Flight and has spoken to 27 groups around Adelaide to date with more in the pipeline.
John says he loves spreading the word about what Angel Flight do as many people have the wrong idea about the operations of the organisation.
“I implore them to take their newfound knowledge and impart it to others, particularly those who live in remote or rural Australia.”
John says he strongly recommends anyone with the time, wherewithal and willingness to become an Angel Flight volunteer to help more people from remote and rural Australia access the medical care that would otherwise be unavailable due to time, distance and means.
John also assists within the Mount Barker municipal council who operates a Hills Community Transport system, via a fleet of about six cars, to transport elderly or mobility-limited people to medical appointments.
For the past 16 years John has also lead a group called the Romeos – Retired Old Men Eating Out. “The members of the group are, obviously, retired, but have no interest in sport and are not “handy” so don’t get involved in Men’s Sheds.”
John says that members have often recently lost a partner and are lonely and Romeos provides companionship with a group of likeminded men and meet monthly, visiting places of interest followed by a pub lunch.
John who is based in Mount Barker, Adelaide Hills moved from Sydney to Adelaide when he retired back in 2002. At the time, John held a private pilots license and had been flying recreationally for 20 years.
His connection with Angel Flight began when he met fellow pilot, Owen Crees at Aldinga Aero Club. Owen is an Angel Flight pilot and current chair of the board and encouraged John to get involved in the charity which relies on volunteer pilots and drivers to transport people to medical appointment free of charge.
John’s personal aircraft was not in the general category of aeroplanes used by Angel Flight but keen to give back to the community, a value instilled by his mother, John applied to become a driver, also known as an Earth Angel.
“Influenced by my mother, I had always been a volunteer, starting as an 18-year-old in the Apex Young Men’s Service Club where I remained a member ‘till I was 40. I was keen to get involved in the cause and so I volunteered as an Earth Angel; a job which I adore and find hugely rewarding.”
“The best part is providing one-on-one assistance to someone in need.”
Having gained the necessary training, John also acts a guest speaker for Angel Flight and has spoken to 27 groups around Adelaide to date with more in the pipeline.
John says he loves spreading the word about what Angel Flight do as many people have the wrong idea about the operations of the organisation.
“I implore them to take their newfound knowledge and impart it to others, particularly those who live in remote or rural Australia.”
John says he strongly recommends anyone with the time, wherewithal and willingness to become an Angel Flight volunteer to help more people from remote and rural Australia access the medical care that would otherwise be unavailable due to time, distance and means.
John also assists within the Mount Barker municipal council who operates a Hills Community Transport system, via a fleet of about six cars, to transport elderly or mobility-limited people to medical appointments.
For the past 16 years John has also lead a group called the Romeos – Retired Old Men Eating Out. “The members of the group are, obviously, retired, but have no interest in sport and are not “handy” so don’t get involved in Men’s Sheds.”
John says that members have often recently lost a partner and are lonely and Romeos provides companionship with a group of likeminded men and meet monthly, visiting places of interest followed by a pub lunch.
This article is courtesy of Angel Flight
There is an excellent article on Angel Flight in the July 2024 RDU / Issue673 pp 20&21.
That article prompted me to research/recollect the concept of being a driver for Angel Flight.
Possible links of interest:
That article prompted me to research/recollect the concept of being a driver for Angel Flight.
Possible links of interest:
- Angel Flight Home - Angel Flight Australia
- Our Drivers form a Vital Link Drivers - Angel Flight Australia
Theatre for a Cause |
Pavillion Theatre |
24th July 2024 |
Theatre for a Cause - raising funds for Allowah Children's Hospital
Allowah has been providing specialty care and support for kids with complex disabilities and medical needs for over 70 years. (http://www.allowah.org.au)
To members & friends of the Rotary Club of Carlingford
We are pleased to invite you to join us for an excellent night of entertainment for all to enjoy at:
Pavilion Theatre,
Castle Hill Showground,
10 Doran Drive,
Castle Hill.
This play is on Wednesday 24 July 2024. The Rotary Club of Carlingford looks forward to seeing you for a night of excellent theatre at the cost of $30 per person. Cash payments will be collected on the night.
Allowah has been providing specialty care and support for kids with complex disabilities and medical needs for over 70 years. (http://www.allowah.org.au)
To members & friends of the Rotary Club of Carlingford
We are pleased to invite you to join us for an excellent night of entertainment for all to enjoy at:
Pavilion Theatre,
Castle Hill Showground,
10 Doran Drive,
Castle Hill.
This play is on Wednesday 24 July 2024. The Rotary Club of Carlingford looks forward to seeing you for a night of excellent theatre at the cost of $30 per person. Cash payments will be collected on the night.
Mrs. Warren’s Profession By George Bernard Shaw Directed by Steve Rowe
Content Warning: Adult themes
Written in 1893, Mrs. Warren’s Profession proved too much for Victorian sensibilities and didn’t debut on the London stage until 1902 at the dawn of the Edwardian age.
Kitty Warren, former prostitute, “spoilt and domineering, and decidedly vulgar”, is now a successful businesswoman – due to her owning several brothels across Europe. Her thoroughly modern and pragmatic daughter Vivie, having just graduated from university, seeks to get acquainted with Kitty for the first time in her young life. When Vivie realises what her mother does for a living, their relationship irrevocably changes and she must find her own way forward in a world run by men.
Shaw asserts that prostitution is not caused by moral failure but by economic necessity and, well over a century after its first performance, his play still resonates. How and why do we judge the choices of others – as well as the choices we make for ourselves?
Content Warning: Adult themes
Written in 1893, Mrs. Warren’s Profession proved too much for Victorian sensibilities and didn’t debut on the London stage until 1902 at the dawn of the Edwardian age.
Kitty Warren, former prostitute, “spoilt and domineering, and decidedly vulgar”, is now a successful businesswoman – due to her owning several brothels across Europe. Her thoroughly modern and pragmatic daughter Vivie, having just graduated from university, seeks to get acquainted with Kitty for the first time in her young life. When Vivie realises what her mother does for a living, their relationship irrevocably changes and she must find her own way forward in a world run by men.
Shaw asserts that prostitution is not caused by moral failure but by economic necessity and, well over a century after its first performance, his play still resonates. How and why do we judge the choices of others – as well as the choices we make for ourselves?
We will be serving cheese and wine in the foyer before the play, as approved by the Board of the Pavilion Theatre.
The doors will be open from 7:30pm, with the play starting at 8:00pm. As those who have attended previously will know, parking is extremely easy. For those who are uncertain about directions, the theatre is in the Castle Hill Showground precinct, off Showground Road at Castle Hill.
Can you please let us know how many of you and your friends are coming by Thursday 18th July 2024?
The doors will be open from 7:30pm, with the play starting at 8:00pm. As those who have attended previously will know, parking is extremely easy. For those who are uncertain about directions, the theatre is in the Castle Hill Showground precinct, off Showground Road at Castle Hill.
Can you please let us know how many of you and your friends are coming by Thursday 18th July 2024?
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
NCCG Trivia Night |
17 August 2024 |
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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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