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District 9685 eNews

January 21, 2021

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY
We wish to acknowledge and pay respect to the traditional owners of this land
– the Aboriginal people past and present.
It is upon their ancestral lands where we are today.
As we share our knowledge, Rotary practices and ideas, through this newsletter and all of our activities, may we also pay respect to the knowledge embedded forever within the Aboriginal Custodianship of Country.
 
AUSTRALIA DAY 26th January, 2021
Australia Day 2021Australian, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags
 
AUSTRALIA DAY CELEBRATIONS
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OTHER NEWS
 
1. FINAL NOTICE - YOUR ROTARY CLUB VIDEO
Just a reminder that we are asking every Club to prepare a 3 to 5 minute video or PowerPoint about what you have been achieving during 2020. The videos are due to the Communications Director by the end of January. The finalists will be featured at the District Virtual Conference in March 2021 and the two winners will be awarded a PHF to give to someone of their choice. This is a bit of fun, a bit of a promotional opportunity for your Club and should be an enjoyable challenge for all. Please send either your video if it is less than 20 Mb, or a link to your video to the Communications Director, Marilyn Kenney, HERE. Alternatively, your video can be sent on a USB to Marilyn at her personal address (you will need to ask for it), or the Post Office address for District 9685 (PO Box143 Pennant Hills, 1715)
 
2.  ROTARY PEACE FELLOWSHIPS
Applications for the 2022-2023 Rotary Peace Fellowship open in February, and close at the end of May. As soon as entries are formally open, why not advertise in the local press for candidates and then form a committee to interview and assess candidates for submission to District. Full details are on the website https://my.rotary.org/en/peace-fellowship-application and please feel free to pass this information on to individuals you believe may be interested in applying. Please note that families of Rotarians are not eligible to apply.
 
3. REGISTERING FOR THE DISTRICT CONFERENCE, 2021
Registering for the District Conference can be done here:
More information is now available on the following two links. Remember, the Conference is now being fully paid for by the District. There is no cost to members or Clubs. Time to organise how your Club members are going to view the broadcasts (individually;  or small groups - organise catering; or in club groups at a venue - organise venue and catering)
 
Finding out more information about the Conference can be found at the District Website HERE
and the District Conference Website HERE
 
4. A YOUNG TALENTED SPEAKER AS RECOMMENDED BY PDG PAM PRITCHARD
William Chan, Global Grant Scholar 2015, is an excellent speaker and is very happy to speak to clubs.  He was on the short list for NSW Young Australian of the Year and for Young Entrepreneur of the Year so he is very talented.  His email address is : hywilliamchan@outlook.com
 
5. TED TALKS FOR YOUNGER ROTARIANS
Melanie Lewis is our District's Environmental Officer to support the 7th Area of Focus developed in 2020. Melanie has been working hard on policies and activities related to her portfolio, amongst her other Rotary roles and responsibilities. Melanie has also launched a TED
Circles under my Club (RSIN) that will allow a small forum for people within our District extended family and friends to join a monthly discussion on pertinent topics within the TED domain. See flyer below.
You are welcome to attend and share. It will be primarily to service the more progressive, younger Rotarian (with an ES slant) hopefully with some of my learned academics injecting some wisdom into the discussion as well, on occasion, but would love some senior Rotarians
to get into it too.
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SPECIAL INTEREST STORIES
Rotarians are People of Action - we share a strong sense of purpose
 
As People of Action, we understand that fulfilling our vision requires a plan. 
This is Rotary’s plan for the next five years: to increase our impact, expand our reach, enhance participant engagement, and increase our ability to adapt.
By helping to realize the goals of this plan, you ensure a stronger and even more effective future for Rotary—a tremendous legacy. Our plan is rooted in our tried-and-true values and builds on the remarkable capabilities and spirit of Rotarians.
As a Rotarian please consider your IMPACT, how you REACH out to others, what you do to ensure ENGAGEMENT and how entrepreneurial  you are at ADAPTING … these are the four priorities of Rotary.
Click on the photo to see the new Rotary International Strategic Plan.
 
 
 
Food Plant Solutions Rotary Action Group
 
2020 has been challenging for so many.  Some of us have had personal challenges and all of our Rotary Clubs have had challenges in meeting together and fundraising for their planned projects. For the Food Plant Solutions Rotary Action Group, we have had more opportunities to speak to clubs all around the world by Zoom. I personally have enjoyed meeting so many committed Rotarians in clubs this year and to hear of the many programs they are involved in. It reassured me that Rotary is still offering opportunities for us all. But when I open my email each day and read statistics like the Word Bank estimates "That an additional 38 to 150 million people will fall into poverty this year”, I am inclined to be overwhelmed. However, I know we CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE to that statistic if every Rotary Club started one garden in a school, a hospital, or a community garden and encouraged their community to grow their own food.  It only has to be a couple of pots to start with, or a tub, or small garden bed. The Brief Garden Guides we have prepared for many clubs around the world have been great starts for this process.  They don’t only explain how to grow these plants but why these plants are good for you and how your body uses the nutrients in them.
 
We have increasing requests for these guides, and clubs and individuals have received them with open arms. The downside of course, is that we continue to have an urgent need for funds - we have many request we cannot meet because of the funding situation. Our one part-time employee, Karalyn, cannot keep up with the requests, and her skills in this area are better than most! SO, could you please share this with your clubs? If they have only a few dollars left undistributed this year, we would be very thankful to receive it and would use it wisely.
The committee continues to look for a corporate sponsor to support our projects. If you know of anyone we could speak to we would be delighted to be referred to them. For clubs who have not already heard our presentation, please pass on my details to them, so we can tell our story. We are good at Zoom meetings too!
 
Best wishes for the second half of this year when Rotary continues to Open Opportunities.
Yours in in Rotary
Una
PDG Una Hobday OAM
Chair, Food Plant Solutions Rotary Action Group
+61 419 902 955
 
Not just a pretty picture: Moree East mural a symbol for life, love and  reconciliation | Moree Champion | Moree, NSW
MOREE EAST PUBLIC SCHOOL
PDG Pam Pritchard has kept in touch with Ms Lorinda Potter, Principal of Moree East Public School, where 86% of the students are aboriginal. Lorinda had to put a hold on plans to start a cafeteria because of COVID but has now worked out how to manage food distribution safely. The Principal has also had an aboriginal artist paint an outline for a beautiful teaching mural on the path to the school where children can make their mark and learn their stories.  It has become part of the ‘Moree Arts Trail’. There will be a Grand Opening on the 12th March for the cafeteria and the mural.
WELCOME TO OUR ROTARY CENTENARY IN AUSTRALIA
Rotary100downunder
 
Welcome to the R100 Centenary Year.
Rotary marks 100 years of Australian & NZ service in 2021 up to and including March of this year. We have a proud history to celebrate. And it is a time to launch special new projects, energise new action, attract new members and leverage with community partners in something special. Just click on the picture below.
 
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R100 CENTENARY BOOK
Please note that advance orders are now being received for the soon to be published ‘Humanity in Action – Celebrating 100 years of Rotary Clubs in Australia and its Near Island Neighbours’.
This is a 400 page hard cover book to mark the centenary of Rotary in Australia. Numbers are limited and pre orders should be addressed to PDG Harry Durey – hdurey@bigpond.com – telephone 0407 005 910. Cost is $25 plus postage.
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ROTARY STAMPS AND COINS
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AUSTRALIAN ROTARY HEALTH
Just a short clip (click on the photo below) to show what Australian Rotary Health is and what it does. 
 
 
TRIVIA NIGHT ON SATURDAY, 20TH FEBRUARY
ROTARY BRANDING
Why you should care about Rotary branding
It might seem like a small thing, but a logo that isn’t used properly can create confusion and mistrust. We always want to use Rotary’s logos consistently and properly to maintain a global Rotary brand that members, donors, and the public can trust. Over the next year, we plan to talk much more about branding. In the first of a series of Rotary Voices blog posts on this topic, Rotary’s brand specialist, Liz Thiam, explains why clubs should use the Rotary logo correctly in their communities and how they can do that.
 
ROTARY DISTRICT D9685 CONFERENCE 2021
Read the latest news about our Virtual District 9685 Conference, 2021
 
 
 
 
District 9685 Governor
2020-2021
David Clark
 
In Memoriam
 Rothrewel Donald (Don) Stein AM PHF. RVE - Rotary Club of Hills Kellyville
 
to let us know of any bereavements you would like published.  
You may also inform your Assistant Governor, the District Secretary, or the Governor.  Remember to also update your club's member database on the District website.
 
The 2021 Rotary International Convention will be here soon — and it’s going to be an unforgettable experience. Taking place 12-16 June in Taipei, Taiwan, the convention will offer fantastic entertainment, motivational speakers, inspirational sessions, and uplifting energy. Enjoy all of it with old friends and new ones.

We hope you’ll join us in Taipei to Feel the Energy. Don’t forget to invite your friends — download the promotional kit and share our official video about Taipei on your social networks.
 
ROTARY CONVENTION 
Opportunities for Peace
Registration is now open. Learn more and invite
a friend to join you.

Monthly Theme for the Month of January

Bulletin Editor
Communications Director, Rotary District 9685
 
THE ROTARY LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE COURSE 61
26th to 28th February, 2021
There is still time to register
for this Virtual Learning Opportunity.  RLI60 has just recently concluded with great success. Don't miss out on this great opportunity .
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NEWSLETTER - GLOBAL POLIO ERADICATION INITIATIVE

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ROTARY INTERNATIONAL SOUTH PACIFIC AND PHILLIPINES OFFICE
NEWSLETTER
December, 2020
To read, click HERE
ROTARY INTERNATIONAL SOUTH PACIFIC AND PHILLIPINES OFFICE
NEWSLETTER
January, 2021
To read, click HERE
UPCOMING EVENTS FOR
YOUR DIARY
 
Closing Date for Club Videos for Conference
Jan 31, 2021
5:00 PM – 5:00 PM
 
Closing Date House of Friendship Conference Videos
Jan 31, 2021
5:00 PM – 5:00 PM
 
RI District 9685 DG Nominating Committee Meeting
TBA by Chair
Feb 07, 2021 10:00 AM
 
Assistant Governors / Presidents Meeting
TBA by AG's
Feb 12, 2021
 
Assistant Governors Meeting
Zoom On-Line
Feb 20, 2021
8:00 AM – 9:25 AM
 
District 9685 Team Meeting
Zoom On-Line
Feb 20, 2021
9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
 
Rotary Leadership Institute (RLI) Course 61
TBA
Feb 26, 2021 5:00 PM –
Feb 28, 2021 4:00 PM
 
G Train Meeting
Zoom On-Line
Mar 06, 2021
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
 
COTA Meeting
Zoom On-Line
Mar 06, 2021
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
 
RI District 9685 DG Nominating Committee Meeting
TBA by Chair
Mar 07, 2021 10:00 AM
 
District 9685 Conference 2021
Zoom / On-Line
Mar 13, 2021 8:00 AM –
Mar 14, 2021 4:00 PM
 
District 9685 Conference 2021
Mar 13, 2021 8:00 AM –
Mar 14, 2021 4:00 PM
 
Closing Date of DG 2023-2024 Nominations
Mar 19, 2021
5:00 PM – 5:00 PM
 
President Elect Learning and Development Day
Details to be confirmed
Mar 21, 2021
8:00 AM – 11:05 PM
 
Presidents Meeting
TBA by DG
Mar 27, 2021
 
Past District Governors Meeting
TBA by DG
Mar 27, 2021
12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
 
DG 2023-2024 Selections
TBA by Chair
Apr 11, 2021
 
Assistant Governors / Presidents Meetings
TBA by AG's
Apr 16, 2021
 
District Assembly Part A
Zoom
Apr 18, 2021
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
 
District Assembly Part B
Zoom
Apr 24, 2021
8:00 AM – 9:35 PM
 
Assistant Governors Meeting
Zoom On-Line
May 08, 2021
8:00 AM – 9:25 AM
 
District 9685 Team Meeting
Zoom On-Line
May 08, 2021
9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
 
Rotary Leadership Institute (RLI) Course 62
TBA
May 14, 2021 5:00 PM –
May 16, 2021 4:00 PM
 
Presidents Meeting/Presentation of District Awards
Hornsby RSL (TBC)
May 22, 2021
 
G Train Meeting
Zoom On-Line
May 29, 2021
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
 
COTA Meeting
Zoom On-Line
May 29, 2021
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
 
AG's and District Team Meeting
TBA by DG
Jun 12, 2021
12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
 
Rotary Leadership Institute (RLI) Course 63
Zoom
Jun 18, 2021 5:00 PM –
Jun 20, 2021 4:00 PM
 
Past District Governors Meeting
TBA by DG
Jun 19, 2021
12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
 
District 9685 Changeover 2021
To be advised by District Governor
Jul 04, 2021
12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
 
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Contact Details
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Thornleigh NSW 2120
Phone    +61 2 9481 9400
Email      thornleigh@kss.com.au
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