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Special editions of the GIST are few and far between, and will remain so. This week is unusual in that we have four important district events that need Rotarians' attention in relatively short order.
 
  1. It is not often that a district gets to celebrate the chartering of a global cause-based Rotary Club based in our district. We get that chance on Monday for the Global Water Safety and Drowning Prevention Rotary Club. All invited.
  2. Applications close very soon for RYLA. There are still some places left, and the new and revamped leadership program is going to be spectacular. 
  3. and 4. There are not 1, but 2 foundation dinners giving us the opportunity to both support our foundation's efforts in Ukraine and in Polio Eradication and to meet one of the Australian Past Rotary International Presidents, Ian Riseley. Please consider attending at least one of these.
We also have a kite festival for you, so I come prepared in case directed to go fly a........
 
Mark Williams
Gist Editor
Global Water Safety and Drowning Prevention Rotary Club Charter Meeting 25th July
Choose and Save the Date: Foundation Dinner with Ian Riseley
 
  • At the Logan dinner, PRIP Ian will be speaking on the topic of the Foundation's relief efforts in Ukraine, and at the Wooloongabba dinner the topic will be Polio Plus. 
  • Booking details will be updated in the calendar as soon as they become available, and will be in Tuesday's GIST.
  • Keep updated on the dinners by clicking the buttons below.
RYLA 2022 at Tuchekoi 24-30th Sept. Applications Close 31st July.

Unmissable: (adj) 

1. so good that it should not be missed.

"the special program makes this an unmissable treat"

Applications are open for RYLA 2022. The only way this fantastic new program can go ahead is with your support.  Please send in your applications before 31 July 22.

Rotary Youth Leadership Awards  (RYLA)

RYLA is a residential week long, intensive leadership experience for 18 to 26 year olds.  Over the course of the week Rylarians will be inspired by local and international speakers, discover strategies for becoming a dynamic leader and learn how to turn motivation into action.  They will also have fun and form lasting friendships.

Applications are open now until 30 July 2022.

  1. Dates – Saturday 24th to Sunday 30th September
  2. Venue -  Maranatha Camp, Tuchekoi
  3. Cost - $900/participant
  4. Application Close - 30 July 2022
Brisbane Kite Festival 21st August (Carindale and Balmoral)
Event Reminders (In case you missed them last time)
Melbourne 2023 - Sharing our Sunshine
Regionalisation Webinars -  Understanding what your club will be voting on.
District 9620 Rotary Foundation - Information Seminar for Peace Fellows 24th July
Multicultural Fesival and Car Show and Shine 6th Aug. (Sunnybank Hills)
Rotary Club of Brisbane Centenary Changeover Breakfast 10th August
Walk for Polio 14th August (Alexandra Headland)
Art Show 20th August (New Farm)
Music Bingo 20th Auguist (Logan City Rotary Clubs)
Cooroy Mountain Spring Festival 21st Aug (Cooroy)
Greater Springfield High Tea 21st August
Cirrus Aircraft West End to Broadway in the Hangar 27th August (Caloundra Pacific)
 
Ethiopian Cultural Dinner 27th August (RARE)
RAM "Finish the Fight Against Malaria" Congress 25th May
How to get your news on the district Facebook page
The GIST and How to Get your Article in it.
Welcome to the Gist! Rather than send multiple messages per week to club officers in the hope that they will channel your interests and pass on what is important to you, we will be sending one digest email per week using the Clubrunner platform which lists new things in the top section, and reminders of old news in the bottom section. That way, you only need to scan the top half of one email per week to get the Gist, and everyone gets the Gist!
 
This e-bulletin is published by your District Administrator and Webmaster to let Rotarians and any other subscribers know about what is happening in the district. The GIST is for time-sensitive brief stories sponsored by the District, a Rotary club, or a Rotary RAG or Fellowship.
 
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Event notices will run once only in the "Breaking News" section, and events will continue to be published down below in the "Event Reminders" section until the event has passed.
 
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How to get an event notice in the GIST

The GIST is published on Tuesday afternoons. The deadline to get an event notice in every Tuesday's GIST is midnight Monday. Requests coming in on Tuesday morning will be handled on a "best effort" basis. To get an event entry in the GIST, please do the following:
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Please send event info to:  gist@rotary9620.org

 
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Sue Mulraney (District Administrator)
Mark Williams (District Webmaster)
Upcoming Events
Regionalisation Webinar
Online
Jul 23, 2022
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
 
Rotary Foundation Info Day and D9620 Orientation
Bostock House
Jul 24, 2022
12:00 PM – 3:30 PM
 
Regionalisation Webinar
Online
Jul 25, 2022
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
 
Global Water Safety Rotary Club Charter Ceremony
Online - Zoom
Jul 25, 2022
7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
 
Centenary Impact Tour - Lockyer Valley
Masonic Lodge Gatton
Jul 26, 2022
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
 
Centenary Impact Tour - Ipswich City
Ipswich Civic Centre
Jul 27, 2022
6:45 AM – 8:45 AM
 
Centenary Impact Tour - Browns Plains
Logan West Library
Jul 28, 2022
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
 
Centenary Impact Tour - KIngaroy Satellite Club
Jul 30, 2022
 
Regionalisation Webinar
Online
Jul 31, 2022
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
 
Centenary Impact Tour - Brisbane
4th Floor, Brisbane Club
Aug 01, 2022
12:15 PM – 1:45 PM
 
Centenary Impact Tour - Mount Gravatt
Newnham Hotel
Aug 02, 2022
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
 
Centenary Impact Tour - Redland Sunrise
Aug 03, 2022
 
Centenary Impact Tour - Kippa Ring-North Lakes
Best Western Plus North Lakes Hotel
Aug 03, 2022
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
 
Centenary Impact Tour - Fortitude Valley
Albion Hotel
Aug 04, 2022
5:45 PM – 7:45 PM
 
Regionalisation Webinar
Online
Aug 04, 2022
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
 
Multicultural Festival & Car Show (Sunnybank Hills
Mt Gravatt Showgrounds
Aug 06, 2022
9:30 AM – 3:30 PM
 
Centenary Impact Tour -Goodna
The Springfield Tavern
Aug 08, 2022
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
 
Regionalisation Webinar
Online
Aug 09, 2022
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
 
Centenary Impact Tour - Logan
Diggers Services Club
Aug 09, 2022
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
 
Rotary Club of Brisbane Centenary Changeover
Jindalee Boat Ramp Park
Aug 10, 2022
7:30 AM – 10:00 AM
 
Centenary Impact Tour - Brisbane Mid-City
Edinburgh Room, 4th Floor, Brisbane Club
Aug 12, 2022
 
Regionalisation Webinar
Online
Aug 12, 2022
7:00 AM – 8:00 AM
 
Centenary Impact Tour - Rochedale SE Tech Park
Aug 12, 2022
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
 
Walk for Polio (Alexandra Headland)
La Balsa Park
Aug 14, 2022
8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
 
Centenary Impact Tour - Forest Lake
Bostock House
Aug 15, 2022
7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
 
Centenary Impact Tour - Jindalee
The Jindalee Hotel
Aug 16, 2022
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
 
Centenary Impact Tour - E-Club of Australia Nomads
Aug 17, 2022
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
 
New Beginnings Art Show (New Farm)
St Michaels & All Angels
Aug 20, 2022
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
 
Music Bingo (Logan City Rotary Clubs)
Club Beenleigh
Aug 20, 2022
6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
 
Cooroy Mountain Spring Festival
Aug 21, 2022
6:30 AM – 1:00 PM
 
Brisbane Kite Festival (Balmoral and Carindale)
Murarrie Recreation Reserve
Aug 21, 2022
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
 
Greater Springfield High Tea with Diane McKendrick
Springlake Hotel
Aug 21, 2022
12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
 
Foundation Dinner with Ian Riseley - Wooloongabba
Queensland Cricketers' Club, Gabba Towers
Aug 23, 2022
 
Foundation Dinner with Ian Riseley - Logan
Diggers Services Club
Aug 24, 2022
 
Centenary Impact Tour - Wooloongabba
Gabba Senior Citizens and Community Centre
Aug 25, 2022
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
 
West End to Broadway in the Hangar (Cal. Pacific)
Qld Air Museum
Aug 27, 2022
5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
 
Ethiopian Cultural Dinner (Bribie Island)
Sandgate Community centre
Aug 27, 2022
6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
 
Centenary Impact Tour - South Brisbane
Hotel West End
Aug 29, 2022
5:45 PM – 7:45 PM
 
Centenary Impact Tour - Redlands Bayside
Victoria Point Sharks Sporting Club
Aug 30, 2022
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
 
RYLA 2022 at Tuchekoi
Maranatha Recreation Camp
Sep 24, 2022 – Sep 30, 2022
 
2022 Rotarians Against Malaria National Conference
Brisbane International Hotel
Oct 22, 2022 – Oct 23, 2022
 
District 9620 2023 District Conference
Brisbane City Hall
Mar 24, 2023 – Mar 26, 2023
 
Centenary Impact Tour - Paddington
Paddington Tavern
Apr 20, 2023
7:00 AM – 9:00 AM
 
RAM "Finish-the-Fight Against Malaria” Congress
Crown Conference Centre, Melbourne
May 25, 2023 – May 26, 2023
 
Rotary International Convention 2023 - Melbourne
May 27, 2023 – May 31, 2023
 
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