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                           President's Message 
Last week we were privileged to have our District Governor Lindsay May OAM make his official visit to our Club. Lindsay was accompanied by his wife Tania, who has the official title of DG’s Media and Publicity Advisor. Tania is a Past President of Lane Cove Rotary.
 
I’m sure Lindsay will carry some fond memories of his visit following the most excellent Five Star Fellowship interview conducted by Past President Neil McWhannell. We were very much looking forward to having DG Lindsay visit in person, but the extended lockdown prevented this from happening.
 
Regardless, the interview and Lindsay’s presentation went ahead in a Zoom meeting. The meeting was well attended with 46 members and guests including AG Tom Borg, DG Aide Metro Jade Catterall, DGE Mina Howard and others.
  46 members and Visitors joined the meeting
DG Lindsay Mat dressed for the interview
DG Lindsay gave an overview of the D9685 activities and goals, and the expectations he has of Club. Our Club was of particular interest as it is one of the most active clubs in our District. At times DG Lindsay’s talk was more of a Q & A and it was good to see our Club member involvement with a range of interesting questions.
 
I’m encouraging our newer members to be more involved, and I thank Sabarish Chirakkal for giving the vote of thanks.
 
This past Saturday I attended the District President’s Meeting, a well-attended Zoom meeting that commenced at 8.30am.  Topics covered in the meeting included finances, insurance, risk management, Foundation, Avenues of Service reports, Assistant Governors’ reports, etc.
This week will be special with The SAN Awards, an event we were not able to hold last year. Again, as last year, we are in lockdown but decided to go ahead with a virtual Awards event on Zoom.  Past President Jim Verco has organised a very interesting program and is to be congratulated.
 
Peter
 
News
Walk for a Purpose
Our Club is planning to publicise services available for people in need during lockdown by a letter-drop.
 
The services include food and meals and a social call offered by Hornsby Connect, Meals on Wheels, Ku-ring-gai Neighbourhood Centre and The Dish. 
 
Mariela Salisch is designing the flyer for us.
We are looking for volunteers to distribute the flyer on your daily walk.
 
If you would like to take part (and please do) click on the link below to sign up as a Purposeful Walker and sign in any relative or friend who will help as well. The flyers will be delivered to you by 1 August 2021. 
 
Register your interest to participate.

We are also going to use social media but we believe that a letter drop is most likely to reach older people and possibly those from different language backgrounds. 
 
If you have a query, please contact Jo Karaolis at jokaraolis1@bigpond.com
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Comedy for a Cause ( Rescheduled)
Your Questions answered
 
Organising Committee: Sep 18th 2021, is the most important date coming up in your calendar!
 
You: why? 
 
 
Organising Committee: Coz, that's the day we are hosting "Comedy For a Cause"
 
You: change of plans?
 
Organising Committee: Nope, change of date.
 
You: Is it due to the new COVID-19 restrictions?
 
Organising Committee: Maybe...but let's not give another win to COVID-19. So let's just say the change of date is to celebrate Oktoberfest
 
You: A bit random...don't you think? and btw 2021 Oktober fest in Munich is cancelled due to COVID-19.
 
Organising Committee: Ohh NOOO.. not another one !! ARRGH
 
You: ohh take it easy...we love you all and we know it's for a good cause so we will be there, 18th September 2021 Comedy for a Cause - Asquith Golf Club.
 
Organising Committee: Book your tickets now!   https://comedyforacause.net/rcw 
 
Further details in "Read More" below
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How to Contribute to Club Funds
At a recent board meeting we discussed and approved payment/donation of $5 each for attendance at Zoom regular meetings.
This is to help cover our administration costs in the absence of fines and other sources of income at normal meetings.
 
PLEASE CLICK HERE AND SUBMIT YOUR $5 DONATION IF ATTENDING THE ZOOM MEETING.
 Please record the meeting date in the notation section on the sample checkout page. (as indicated)
Rotary Matters
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
This week we meet Peter Holdenson an enterprising Rotarian who repairs and repurposes old computers, laptops, iPADs, notebooks, printers or other electronic equipment and supplies them free of charge to communities in the Pacific and South East Asia. Making a huge difference to the education and development of thousands of people who would otherwise be unable to afford what we take for granted. www.nucleuscomputerdonations.com.au
 
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Items of Interest
Rotary Snippets
SAVE the DATE
29th September 2021
 
Rotary Clubs in our Northern Cluster will have a joint meeting
at the Avondale Golf Club in Pymble.
(Booking information to be provided)
 
The guest speaker will be NSW Resilience Commissioner
Shane Fitzsimmons AFSM
and attended by DG Lindsay May OAM.
A great opportunity to meet other Rotary colleagues.
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Set sail on Sydney Harbour
on the 
STV Windeward Bound 
Fri 10th September 2021
 
Ahoy Landlubbers
 
President Peter has received an invitation from
DG Lindsay May
inviting budding sailors within the Club to join an event on Sydney Harbour.
 
Click  - here - to read more.
 
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Rotary Zone 8 Virtual Conference
11 and 12 September 2021
11.30am - 1.00pm each day
 
Make a diary note for this inspiring opportunity.
 
Click - here - to learn more - booking available NOW!
 
You can register on the 
 
Community News Items
 
Latest news from the
Mayoral Desk for your interest.
Click on the picture above.
Meeting Speakers
Aug 04, 2021
Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Post
Aug 11, 2021
District Environment strategy
Aug 18, 2021
Club discussion to develop a plan for Wahroonga Village
Aug 25, 2021
Kieser Fitness and Physiotherapy Centre Pymble
Sep 01, 2021
Abbotsleigh review
Sep 08, 2021
Annual Visit
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 Club Events
Walk for a Purpose
Aug 01, 2021 7:00 AM –
Aug 31, 2021 3:00 PM
 
Comedy for a Cause (Rescheduled)
Asquith Golf Club
Sep 18, 2021
7:00 PM – 10:30 PM
 
Joint Cluster Clubs' meeting
Avondale Golf Club
Sep 29, 2021
6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
 
View entire list
Social Media
 
Twitter
 
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