ROTARY DISTRICT 9700 DGJG MONTHLY NEWSLETTER FOR FEBRUARY 2019

FEBRUARY IS PEACE & CONFLICT PREVENTION/RESOLUTION MONTH

***Graphics by Rtn. Debbie Vance BC CANADA

February 1st 2019

G ‘day

January is over and we are into February. Where has the time gone? It is that very busy time of the year when we have training for 2019-2020 with DGE John McKenzie and his team. All begins at PETS

in Young on March 2nd.

DGE John and Fayeh McKenzie have returned from the Governor training and the Rotary International

Institute in San Diego and by all accounts John and Fayeh are raring to get going!

HOWEVER we still have 5 months to go in our year with Barry Rassin Be The Inspiration! The next 5

months will be full on and flat out with the Griffith 2019 D9700 Conference.

Paul Murray our Communications Director has put together a brochure which covers all three main

events leading up to and including the conference in Griffith. You have received this via email and I

include the cover page so that you can easily get to where you want to on our D9700 web site.

I am buoyed by the meetings held recently though your Assistant Governors and Presidents. Susan

and I look forward to catching up with you in Griffith and on the PARADE at some stage.

DG John Glassford Governor 2018-2019 D9700 0498 190 880 Email: jacksflat@gmail.com

2019 District 9700 Conference

Electronic Brochure

This year, District Governor John Glassford and his team

have cranked up the volume on the Rotary message. They

have put in the long hours to deliver what will definitely be an

exceptional conference. The conference will be held in

Griffith on March 29-31. It includes:

A timely and relevant theme—Women in Rotary

A month long 1600 kilometre cycling ride through the district

to help eradicate Polio. (click for PARADE flyer)

A Rotary Trade Show for Rotary clubs, Rotary organisations

and local Business’s. (click here for the Showcase flyer)

An outstanding program of world class Australian and

International speakers. (click here for Speakers flyer)

A chance to win a trip to Nepal 9 (click here for prize)

And it’s free. You only pay for your own food, travel and

accommodations.

If you are new to Rotary and you are curious about what happens at

the District Conference, or you haven’t been to one, then this is the

one you need to go to. It's educational, it's fun and it's easy to

register, just Click here .

I. PRESIDENT BARRY RASSIN’S MESSAGE FEBRUARY 2019

In my travels over the past year, I've visited many strong, vibrant clubs and districts that are

transforming their communities. When I attend their meetings, I can feel the energy. When I meet

their members, I can see they are people of action. And when I look at their communities, I can recognize the impact of their work.

I've also visited communities with Rotary clubs that were hardly more than social clubs. It shouldn't

ever be that way. Fortunately, there's a simple approach that I believe can help revitalize any club. I'd like to challenge every Rotary club to come up with at least one high-impact service project. Each

club already has the potential, the resources, to make it happen. It has the power to change people's

lives — completely.

It doesn't take millions of dollars. One of the most transformational projects I've been a part of involved providing a Jeep to a group of midwives in Haiti. We had asked the midwives what we could

do for them, and they told us they needed a way to reach expectant mothers in a remote part of the

country. We supplied a Jeep, painted it pink, and put the Rotary logo on it. Three years later, we went

back to see how they were doing. They were excited by the outcomes: They told us that the mortality rate for mothers and infants in that region had dropped by 50 percent. That's what I call

transformational service.

But Jeeps don't last forever, and after eight years on the road, that vehicle was on its last legs. So we bought a pink Land Cruiser. It's still on the road, allowing the midwives to provide prenatal care to

women in that remote region. What makes a project transformational? It doesn't have to involve a lot

of money, but it has to reach people and have a major impact in the community. That is the key, and

that is where careful planning and thorough research come in. So do your research. Leverage your

resources. Seek partnerships that can increase your impact. And then take action.

Of course, service is only part of what a strong club must offer. It must also have good speakers,

provide leadership development, involve Rotaract and Interact, and bring value to its members and

reasons to participate in Rotary events. If your club is transformational and well-organized, everything else will follow. Members will be engaged, and new members will be eager to join you. Fundraising will

be easier: People love to give when they see how their money is making a difference and when they

know the organization is accountable. Your club will be vibrant, relevant, and alive — and it will Be the

Inspiration to those within its ranks as well as to the community it serves.

President Barry Rassin and Esther Rassin in San Diego January 2019.

II. BITS & BYTES FROM OUR DISTRICT 9700

1. AUSTRALIA DAY JANUARY 26th 2019

A. OBERON HONOURS GLEN STEWART

Congratulations to President, Glen Stewart, who was awarded Oberon’s Citizen of the Year Award at

the Australia Day ceremony in Oberon on Saturday. Rotary is very proud of your contribution, over the

years, to numerous community organisations and, of course, to Rotary. Another medal to complement

your presidential chain! Well done.

B. WAGGA WAGGA HONOURS RTN. ALAN LEAN RC OF WAGGA WAGGA

Congratulations to ALAN LEAN who was named Wagga's "CITIZEN OF THE YEAR" on Friday night.

Congratulations also to BILL PREST who was among the nominees for the "Walk of Honour".

C. LEETON HONOURS ALAN CHESWORTH RC OF LEETON CENTRAL

Alan Chesworth back row standing third from the right with a straw hat and dark glasses.

Congratulations to Alan Chesworth from the Rotary Club of Leeton Central. Alan was awarded the

Leeton Citizen of the Year. LEETON'S Alan Chesworth has always had a love for agriculture,

particularly cattle, but he never dreamed where it would take him.

Alan’s work in Rotary is remarkable and has been a tireless worker for our Rotary District as well as for

Rotary in Leeton. Alan has received countless awards in and out of Rotary and was recognised recently

for over 25 years of service for the Royal Agricultural Society.

2. THE DROUGHT UPDATE.

A. DROUGHT APPLICATION FORMS RAWCS PROJECT 18-2018-2019

If your club has a needy project which is drought related and you need further information here are

some links for you to access and act on:

D9700/9710 DROUGHT RELIEF COMMITTEE CONTACTS

Drought Relief Application and Guidelines

Voucher Assistance Application

B. DROUGHT APPLICATION FORMS COMMONWEALTH GOVERNMENT $1 MILLION

Districts 9700/9710 has been granted $1 million for the federal Government drought relief grants.

This is for 334 needy families to be distributed over two months in May and June 2019.

Details are available on our web site:

https://rotary9700.org.au/50099/Page/Show?ClassCode=Page&Slug=farm-drought-relief-

committee

3. WELCOME TO ROTARY

I have not received any news of any new member inductions this month. I am sure that March will be better!

III. GRIFFITH 2019 CONFERENCE UPDATE.

LATEST NEWS

1. AUSTRALIAN ARMY BAND KAPOOKA

Received great news from WO-2 BSM Stuart Jefferis this week and I quote his email:

Afternoon John,

We are still happy to support and no other tasks have come in so far. Can you please provide a

proposed running sheet with an outline of timings?

From the band can we ask to be feed and watered in the evening during the event?

Regards

Stuart Jefferis Warrant Officer Class Two

Band Sergeant Major

Australian Army Band Kapooka

2. KEY NOTE SPEAKER Rtn. EVAN BURRELL SYDNEY AUSTRALIA

Our MC and Motivational Speaker. Member of the Rotary Club of Turramurra

There is more to Rotary than just great sausages! Evan is a member of the Rotary Club of Turramurra. Evan’s message is “Let’s have fun in Rotary” and it’s with this message that has him passionately

promoting Rotary’s digital story through social media. He presents Rotary in a lighter more engaging

way, showing a fun and humorous side to our organization, making the idea of Rotary more relatable,

especially to new generations and potential members.

He showcases that Rotarians are not only making a positive difference in the world, but they are

having fun doing it! Evan has been appointed to the Rotary International Communications Committee

and recently Past RI President Ian Riesley asked Evan to serve as the Zone 7b and 8 Australian/ NZ representative on the 2018 Rotary International Toronto Convention promotions committee.

3. KEY NOTE SPEAKER DRLIC JANE WANGECI CHEPKEMBOI MBERIA NAIROBI KENYA

Jane Mberia with RI President Barry Rassin in Nairobi 2018P

District 9212 Chair Rotary Leadership Institute and Past Country Chair Kenya and Assistant Governor.

Member of the Rotary Club of Milimani

Jane holds a Bachelor of Commerce Degree in Finance from Kenyatta University and a Masters in

Strategic Planning from the University of Nairobi. She is a Certified Public Accountant of Kenya CPA (K); and a member of the Institute of Credit Management Kenya (ICM) and Chartered Insurance

Institute, London.

Jane works for Continental Reinsurance Ltd, which is a subsidiary of African multinational Continental Reinsurance Plc based in Lagos, Nigeria. She is the Head of Finance and also doubles the role of

Strategic Planning for the group.

She likes travelling, adventure, hiking, dancing, reading, watching movies and making friends. She has

climbed many mountains notably Mount Kilimanjaro and Mount Kenya and has visited 12% of the world in five continents - 12 countries in Africa, 9 in Europe (includes the Vatican City), 1 in North

America, 2 in South America and 1 in Asia.

She is a mother of two adorable sons- 9 and 5 yo.

4. NEPAL TRIP TO BE WON

“What an inspirational day to see the wonderful work of Australian Stephanie Woollard at The Seven

Women Centre, a safe haven and place of learning for single mothers and disabled women in Nepal.

Words cannot describe the feelings!” From a Facebook post by an Australian.

Some photos to be inspired by:

N.B.

IV. POLIO PLUS PARADE BIKE RELAY 2019.

Contact: John Glassford 0498 190 880 or email jacksflat@gmail.com

The route has changed now that I have met with the majority of our Presidents and their Assistant

Governors.

Leg Clubs Km Date1 Griffith 20 4th March

2 Yenda 55 4th March

3 Leeton 30 5th March

4 Narrandera 65 5th March

5 Lockhart 64 6th March

6 Wagga Wagga 41 7th March

7 Coolamon 40 8th March

8 Junee 55 9th March

9 Temora 55 10th March

10 Cootamundra 51 11th March

11 Young 36 12th March

12 Murrumburrah 40 13th March

13 Boorowa 77 14th March

14 Cowra 71 15th March

15 Blayney 85 16th March

16 Oberon 49 17th March

17 Bathurst 55 18th March

18 Orange 37 19th March

19 Orange/Molong 65 20th March

20 Orange Molong 34 21st March

21 Cowra 55 22nd March

22 Grenfell 64 23rd March

23 Forbes 33 24th March

24 Parkes 102 25th March

25 Condobolin 104 26t h March

26 West Wyalong 117 27th March

27 Lake Cargelligo 70 28th March

28 Griffith +++ Volunteers 65 29th March

1,600

40

TOTAL

PARADE Schedule

Parkes to Condobolin

Condobolin to West Wyalong

West Wyalong to Lake Cargelligo

Lake Cargelligo to Rankins Springs

Rankins Springs to Griffith

Molong to Canowindra

Canowindra to Cowra

Cowra to Grenfell

Grenfell to Forbes

Forbes to Parkes

Cowra to Blayney

Blayney to Oberon

Oberon to Bathurst

Bathurst to Orange

Lockhart to Wagga Wagga

Wagga Wagga to Coolamon

Coolamon to Junee

Junee to Temora

Orange to Molong

Temora to Cootamundra

Cootamundra to Young

Young to Murrumburrah

Murrumburrah to Boorowa

Boorowa to Cowra

From ToGriffith to Yenda

Yenda to Leeton

Leeton to Narrandera

Narrandera to Lockhart

V. YOUTH EXCHANGE NEWS

What a wonderful programme of Rotary this is. Our outward bound student from 2018 have returned

to Australia. I want to share the story of our Youth Exchange student from Coolamon after his

presentation to Coolamon Rotary on January 21st.

“Jackson and his classmates had a special lesson in civics this spring. The students were responsible

for guiding and planning sports activities for a class of nine year old pupils in our elementary school.

According to the teacher Jackson excelled in doing this, guiding the young ones with gestures and showing how to do things, with a positive attitude and enthusiasm and with a happy smile, no Finnish

words were needed to make the activities successful. Jackson was enjoying it too. Perhaps he will

have a career as a teacher one day!”

By Mr Marko Nevalainen MA Headmaster.

The returning students will be officially welcomed home in Young on February 10th.

You will hear a lot more of their adventures at the Conference in Griffith at the end of March.

VI. MELBOURNE 2023 RI CONVENTION

How awesome is this news! The convention is back Down Under. The city of Melbourne has been

provisionally selected as the site for the 2023 Rotary International convention.

Congratulations to the whole bid team who showcased the best of what Melbourne has to offer.

All Australian AND New Zealand Rotarians and the whole Rotary family will support this spectacular

event.

VII. SOMETHING TO PONDER

Genius Illustrations Reveal Everything Wrong with Today’s Society

As we are all aware that there are a lot of issues present in today’s society. Even though we notice

them, we are not too fast to tackle and fix them.

However, a great illustrator called Al Margen from Buenos Aires, Argentina has created incredible

drawings pinpointing the faults of the modern society. He has created perfect images which are truly

meaningful to the society. I can relate both images to Rotary ask me why!

VIII. 2019-2020 THEME BY RIPE MARK MALONEY

DGE John McKenzie was present in San Diego when RIPE Mark Maloney announced his theme for the

Rotary year 2019-2020. Our last year as District 9700. DGE John will elaborate on this at PETS and

the D700 Assembly in the next few months.

IX. NEW DISTRICT GOVERNOR FOR 2021-2022 NEEDED FOR D9705

N.B. We still have not received any nominations for DG for 2021-2022. We ask you all to think of someone you know who need the tap on the shoulder for this position.

Nomination for District Governor District 9705 (9700/9710)

1 December 2018: Nominations open – clubs advised. Request to advertise in newsletters

Dec / Jan / Feb DG Newsletters to advertise Position

8 February 2019 Nominations close

1 March 2019 Interviews to be held in Young, with G trains from Districts 9700 and 9710

2 March 2019 All candidates informed, (announced - Changeovers in June 2019)

30 March 2018 All clubs informed and have until 30 March to lodge objections

X. HAMBURG 2019 RI CONVENTION UPDATE.

Tobogganing in Hamburg-Wittenburg in summer and a true beach experience at the Beach Centre

Hamburg in winter – the Hamburg Metropolitan Region encourages adventures in any weather. All

those who would like to touch the sky in a team can climb the masts of the Cap San Diego museum

ship in Hamburg’s port or put their balance to the test in the treetops of one of Hamburg’s high ropes

courses. Visitors can also ascend to dizzying heights and enjoy a unique view on a balloon ride.

Important deadlines

31 March 2019: Last day for preregistration discount

30 April 2019: Last day to request to cancel registrations or tickets

5 June 2019: Last day for online registration HAMBURG RICON 2019

XI. DIARY FOR MAIN EVENTS FOR 9700

Sunday Feb 10th, Public Image Seminar at The Services Club, Cloete St, Young. 9.00am.

Sat March 2nd 09.15-17.00 PETS Young President Elects 2019-2020 DGE John McKenzie Sat 2/3 14.00-16.30 D9700 District Leadership Team Training Young DGE John McKenzie

Sat 2/3 16.30-18.00 D9700 Board Meeting DG John Glassford

Sat 2/3 19.00 PETS Dinner Young President Elects 2019-2020 DGE John McKenzie

Sun 3/3 09.30-15.00 PETS Young President Elects 2019-2020 DGE John McKenzie

Mon 4/3 09.00 Polio PARADE Starts from Griffith Frid. 29/3 17.00 Polio PARADE Concludes at Griffith

Frid. 29-31/3 2018 D9700 Conference Griffith DG JG D9700

Sun 28th April 10.00-16.00 DisTec18 I.T. Young DGE John McKenzie

Sun 26/5 09.30-15.00 District Assembly Young DGE John McKenzie Sat 1/6-5/6 2019 RI CONVENTION HAMBURG

Sat 29th June 2019 D9700 Change Over Dinner in Orange

DISTRICT BOARD 2018-2019

District Governor John Glassford {Membership Retention}

Immediate Past District Governor George Weston {Youth Services}

District Governor Elect John McKenzie {Service Projects}

District Governor Nominee Michael Moore AM {D9705} Secretary PP David Benn {Administration}

Treasurer Finance & Audit PP Doug Conkey {Budget}

Foundation Director PDG David Kennedy {Foundation}

Communications Director PP Paul Murray {Public Image} Membership Director New Clubs PP Geraldine Rurenga {New Clubs}

Membership Director Millennials PP Clare Lawlor {Millennials}

Associate Member AG Julie Poplin {Assistant Governors}

ASSISTANT GOVERNORS

GROUP 1 AG MILES HEDGE {RC of Blayney}

Blayney, Bathurst, Bathurst Daybreak, Bathurst East, Oberon.

GROUP 2 AG DAVID RIDGES {RC of ORANGE NORTH}

Molong, Orange, Orange North, Orange Daybreak, D9700 e-Club (Calare)

GROUP 3 AG CHRIS FINKEL {RC of Forbes}

Parkes, Condobolin, Lake Cargelligo, West Wyalong, Forbes, Forbes Ipomoea.

GROUP 4 AG JULIE POPLIN {RC of Boorowa}

Boorowa, Murrumburrah-Harden, Cowra, Grenfell, Young.

GROUP 5 AG BOB MANNING {RC of Narrandera}

Griffith, Griffith East, Griffith Avanti, Yenda, Leeton, Leeton Central, Narrandera

GROUP 6 AG PAUL WESTON {RC of Coolamon}

Lockhart Coolamon, Junee, Temora and Cootamundra

GROUP 7 AG ELAINE ALMOND {RC of Wagga Wagga}

South Wagga, Wagga Kooringal, Wagga Murrumbidgee, Wagga Sunrise, Wollundry Wagga, Wagga

Wagga, CSU Wagga Rotaract.