THE GIST
Breaking News
RC  Cleveland Charity Golf Day 29th October
District 9620 Membership Summit 8th August
This is a district event, and  we would really like maximum participation from clubs and members, to help achieve the goal of RI President Shekhar Mehta for Do More Grow More, underpinned on the mantra Each One Bring One.
Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands Virtual Conference 11th and 12th September
Registrations for the 2021 Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands Virtual Conference have now opened.
 
We have been putting together an interesting program, to promote this year's theme of Learning, Leading, Action.  Spend some time browsing the conference website, which is being updated regularly with speaker information.  There will also be information on the Breakout Sessions being held on the Saturday afternoon.
Iron Will - Bill Gates Posts on Polio Eradication
The Bill & Melinda Gates foundation joined the polio fight almost 15 years ago. And in all that time, there is no more an important moment than right now.
 
In the new Gates Notes post, Bill Gates writes about the amazing progress the world has made against the crippling disease, but also why we are at risk of losing the gains we have fought so hard for.
 
We still aren’t reaching areas of Afghanistan and Pakistan, the only countries where polio remains endemic. Outbreaks of other forms of polio continue to crop up in under-immunized communities across Africa and parts of Asia. And the pandemic continues to interrupt polio campaigns and routine immunizations.
 
But thanks to the iron will of the thousands of polio workers and an improved strategy to end this disease, I’m confident that with sufficient financial resources and political support we can create a world where no child will ever be paralysed by polio again.
Event Reminders (In case you missed them last time)
R100 Birdsville Races Raffle Drawing 1st August (Caboolture)

WIN an outback adventure, 6 days of fun including the BIRDSVILLE RACES 2021.

Supporting RC Caboolture’s Rotary 100 Project – Variety Bash Car number 1921

Raffle Drawn on the Horses’ Birthday: 1st August, 2021

RC Caboolture needs to sell $3000 dollars worth of raffle tickets this week.
The tickets are only $5 each.
We have bulk deals of 5 tickets for $20 and 13 tickets for $50.
If each club or a Rotarian from each club in the district buys just $50 worth of tickets our goal will be met.
 
Participating clubs will have the chance of winning the trip and keeping it for a member to buy or we can find a buyer for the trip for them.
Either way, including the $1002 in spending money included with the prize – a club or a Rotarian may win $3000 worth of trip or cash.
 
Please help us get this great advert for Rotary on the Variety Bash. It may actually have you club’s name on there already.

A Night to Remember! Music Quiz. 30th July (Mooloolaba)
If you love music then join us at Venue 114, Bokarina for the Sunshine Coast’s biggest music trivia night - a guaranteed night of hilarity and fun competition.  From Adele to Elvis we’ll test your knowledge of everything musical whilst raising funds to help local disabled kids and their families.
 
This is a fundraising event not to be missed.
 
Only $45 per person, including your fist drink and a light supper.
 
So, book your team of 8.  If you need help making up the numbers we can match you up with others needing to fill a table.
Ipswich City Changeover Aug 01

As incoming President of Ipswich City Rotary Club, I would like to personally invite you to a brunch, Mediterranean Style, in a secret location right here in Ipswich!

Looking to make this a large community event celebrating 100 years of Rotary International and recognising all the service clubs in the area.

Event highlights:

  • The event MC will be ABC Radio personality Alison Alexander, the inaugural Queensland Food Fellow, who will guide us through the tastes of the Mediterranean
  • On arrival you will start your journey with a Mediterranean Mimosa proudly supplied by Hampton Estate Wines now owned by past Ipswich City Rotarian Peter Rea
  • This brunch event has been supported and produced by another local, Eventus Ipswich, who will be showcasing local producers to ensure we bring the mediterranean to your doorstep

Please join us and let others know as we would love to make it a great community event.

Autumn High Tea and Fashion Show 15th August (Greater Springfield Rotary)

Fashion Show by Oh! JoJo Boutique and Obsession Shoes Boutique

Silent Auction, Raffle and Door Prize

Greater Springfield Rotary is working in partnership with Pastor Phil Cutcliffe and the Westside Community Care, to reduce the risk of homelessness in the Springfield area as well as assist those affected by it.

  • $55 per person
Ethiopian Culture International Dinner 21st August (Bribie Island)
New Beginnings Art Show 21st August (New farm)

View art works created by artists from Daniele Williams’ art classes at the New Farm Neighborhood Centre and 3rd Space, Fortitude Valley.

All works are for sale with proceeds going directly to the artists.

All other funds raised will go towards Rotary New Farms’ “New Beginnings” initiative, supporting the homeless and those at risk of becoming homeless.

Cooroy Mountain Spring Festival 22 Aug. (Cooroy)
The Cooroy Mountain Spring Festival will, subject to prevailing Covid restrictions, be held on Sunday 22 August 2021 at 314, Cooroy Mountain Road Cooroy 4563. A once a year opportunity to climb Cooroy Mountain and raise money for local good causes. Adults $10 Children age under 12 Free.
 
The first climbers set out at 6.30 am and it takes about one hour to reach the summit at a reasonable pace. Last climb starting at 1.00 pm with the festival closing at 3.00 pm.
Cirrus Aircraft Opera in the Hangar August 28 (Caloundra Pacific)

We are eagerly awaiting the Opera in the Hangar event at the end of August. Underground Opera Company are a unique group of performers who perform in unusual venues - here in Caloundra we have chosen the Caloundra Air Museum Hangar, half full with old planes as a backdrop!!   This is a Black tie Event, on 28th August from 6 - 10 pm, Bubbles and Paella on arrival, sweets in the interval and a standing ovation at the end, we think!

Tickets: $100 p.p.
Bookings: Book by clicking the button below.
Supporting: alive.org.au (Ending Youth Suicide)

Bulawood - Save The Date 4th September (Brisbane International)
Brisbane Billycart Championships September 5th (Carindale)
  • We are always looking for volunteers to help on the day.
  • Age and fitness level are not barriers.
  • This is a wonderful community event that all members of the family can enjoy.
  • Join in the fun as well!!
Remember the Farmers! Concert 19th September (Karana Bellbowrie)
 
Drive for Rural Relief 26th September (RC Paddington)
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Upcoming Events
Mt Gravatt Rotary Changeover
Conference Room, Newnham Hotel
Jul 27, 2021
6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
 
RC Brisbane Centenary Changeover
Jindalee Hotel - Windemere Room
Jul 28, 2021
6:00 PM – 9:30 PM
 
A Night to Remember! Music Quiz (Mooloolaba)
Venue 114
Jul 30, 2021
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
 
R100 Birdsville Races Raffle Draw (RC Caboolture)
Aug 01, 2021
 
Ipswich City Changeover
Secret Location
Aug 01, 2021
9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
 
D9620 Membership Summit
Zoom Meeting
Aug 08, 2021
9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
 
High Tea and Fashion Show (Greater Springfield)
Brookwater Golf Club
Aug 15, 2021
11:30 AM – 2:30 PM
 
New Beginnings Art Show 21st August (New Farm)
St Michael and All Angels
Aug 21, 2021
12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
 
International Dinner (RC Bribie Island)
Bribie Respite Centre Community Hall
Aug 21, 2021
6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
 
Cooroy Mountain Spring Festival (RC Cooroy)
Cooroy Mountain
Aug 22, 2021
6:30 AM – 3:00 PM
 
Cirrus Aircraft Opera in the Hangar (RC CalPac)
Queensland Air Museum
Aug 28, 2021
5:30 PM – 10:00 PM
 
Bulawood - Save the Date (Brisbane International)
Sep 04, 2021
 
Brisbane Billycart Championships (Carindale)
Carindale Recreation Reserve
Sep 05, 2021
8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
 
Zone 8 2021 Virtual Conference
Sep 11, 2021 – Sep 12, 2021
 
Remember the Farmers Concert (Karana Bellbowrie)
Kenmore Anglican Church
Sep 19, 2021
2:00 PM – 4:30 PM
 
International Day Of Peace Observations
St John's Cathedral
Sep 21, 2021
 
Drive for Rural Relief (Paddington)
Woolies Carpark
Sep 26, 2021
7:30 AM – 3:00 PM
 
Charity Golf Day (RC Cleveland)
Redland Bay Golf Club
Oct 29, 2021
10:30 AM – 8:30 PM
 
District AGM (TBC)
Bostock House
Nov 06, 2021
8:30 AM – 10:00 AM
 
Rotary Foundation Seminar (TBC)
Bostock House
Nov 06, 2021
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
 
District 9620 District Conference
The Events Centre, Caloundra
Mar 18, 2022 – Mar 20, 2022
 
Rotary International Convention 2022 - Houston
Houston
Jun 04, 2022 – Jun 08, 2022
 
District 9620 Changeover
Jul 02, 2022
 
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