THE GIST
Breaking News
Foundation Seminar Powerpoint Available for Download
Many people have been asking for copies of the presentation from the foundation seminar. You can find it on the Foundation News page linked below.
Family Christmas Fair 27th Nov (Mt Gravatt)
Wakerley Carols 4th December (Carindale)
Reflections on COP26 Webinar 25th November (ESRAG)
Oyster Reef Restoration Working Bee 8th December (ESRAG)
Manila Presidential Conference 26-28 Nov (Virtual)
The Philippines is proud to host one of Rotary International President Shekhar Mehta’s seven presidential conferences this Rotary year. The Manila Presidential Conference is open to participants from all over the world and is set to be Rotary’s largest Asia-Pacific event. This virtual experience will take place 26-28 November. Participants will experience a virtual conference with motivating speakers, a virtual house of friendship, as well as a virtual fellowship lounge for participants to meet each other and form new friendships. We invite the family of Rotary to use this occasion to heed RI President Mehta’s call of Each One, Bring One: invite your colleagues, friends, and family to this event to introduce them to our dedicated work through Rotary.
Event Reminders (In case you missed them last time)
Wash-Rag Webinar November 19

WASH in Healthcare Facilities: Advocacy and Partnerships

 
Thursday, Nov. 18, 6 pm Central time (9am November 19th AEST)
repeated Friday, Nov. 19, 10 am Central time (1am November 20 AEST)

RAWCS Showcases November 20 and December 5
 

RAWCS Showcase (Sunshine Coast and Hinterland Now November 20 at 1pm.

RAWCS Showcase (Darling Downs and Western Areas) December 5 at 9:30am.

 
All Rotarians are invited to attend this Showcase to get an insight into this Australian-based program and its various activities which was established by the Rotary Districts of Australia to assist Rotary Clubs and Districts with the delivery of their World Community Service Projects.
 
It would be great if each Rotary club could send at least one representative to one of the days. Rotary Clubs are also invited to display any of the RAWCS Projects that they are presently involved with. Further information will be given by a series of short presentations .

Logan Electric Vehicle Experience 20th November (ESRAG)
Mental Fitness - It's a Walk in the Park. Nov 20
The Rotary Club of Hamilton Turns 65!
Heart Health Awareness Campaign (Brisbane International) 23rd November
It's in the Bag! Packing days 22-24 Nov (Rotary Nomads)

The Rotary nomads have participated in this amazing project of collecting handbags and filling them with necessities and luxuries for the past 4 years. Last year we collected over 300 handbags which we then gave to Share the Dignity to be dispersed to people in need.

We are doing it again this year and we need your help. Clean out the cupboards and see if you have any handbags in good condition. If you have any donations, please contact Allison or Sue (see event notice for details) to organize collection.

Our packing days are on Mon 22nd Nov, Tues 23rd Nov and Wed 24th November from 9.am to 12.00 pm at District Headquarters, Bostock House, Wacol. If you can attend to assist us with packing on any of these days, that would be fantastic. Please contact Allison or Sue to inform us of your preferred date.

Revival Green Shop & Sip 30th November (Redcliffe Sunrise)
  • Entry $10
  • Bubbles and Nibbles on Arrival
  • Browse and Shop
  • Proceeds will support local Rotary projects including Redcliffe Hospital, Days for Girls, and Chameleon House
Music Trivia Night Postponed to Feb 19 2022 (Brisbane Taylor Bridge)
 

Unfortunately, we have had to postpone this event into the New Year. Hope to see you on Feb 19

Classes XX and XIX Starting in July 2022 - Call for Counsellors
Rotary Peace Fellow Counsellors are required for Class XX together with those fellows from Class XIX who interrupted or deferred their studies during 2021 due to COVID-19. It is anticipated that the fellows will arrive during late June or early July 2022 to start classes on Monday 25th July 2022. 
 
The Rotary Foundation mandates that Counsellors attend Cultural Sensitivity Training, and this has been scheduled for Saturday 7th May 2022.
 
Peace Fellows are scheduled to attend a Rotary Foundation Information Day and Orientation to District 9620 at District Headquarters, Wacol on Sunday 24th July 2022 (12 noon – 3:30 pm commencing with lunch).  They are often supported on this occasion by their counsellors.
 
Being a counsellor is an extremely rewarding experience and an opportunity to meet these Fellows from many other countries of the world. The average age of our Peace Fellows is 30+ years and they have varied but interesting backgrounds in their previous field of work. They are only at the Rotary peace Centre for 18 months less University breaks.
 
Those interested can contact the district Coordinator or one of the liaisons using the contact links on the Peace and Conflict Studies Page.
 
More information can be found in the invitation document by clicking on the button below.
Interact Awards Entries  Close December 1
Share your Interact club’s service-learning journey through the 2021 Interact Awards. 

This year’s Interact Awards invites Interact clubs around the world to start their service-learning journey with Rotary’s new service-learning resources! After applying service-learning to your club experience, submit a video, photos, and/or an essay showcasing your club’s service-learning journey! Clubs may submit in all or any of the three categories.

Nominations are due by 1 December 2021 for a chance to be named “Best Video,” “Best Photo,” or “Best Essay” and receive funds to support your Interact club’s next project. Rotary clubs, Rotaract clubs, teachers, and parents can all support your Interact clubs to make their vison a reality. Please share this opportunity with your Interact clubs.
Bardon Community Carols 4th December (Toowong)
Carols by Candlelight and Fireworks Finale 11th December (Ashgrove/The Gap)
 
Ipswich Rotary Trailer Raffle Drawn December 14

Win a 6x4 trailer full of goodies!

The Santos Science Experience - Applications Close 10th December

Closes 10th December - Click Below for more Information

Ballet International Gala - it is on in January! (Brisbane)
  • 7 Performances in Brisbane and Caloundra starting January 26th 2022
  • Ticket Sales support Roadies Retreat
  • This will be one of the most significant Ballet events in Queensland for many years. Get details and book your tickets using the button below.
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Upcoming Events
Ipswich Rotary Trailer Raffle
Oct 05, 2021 9:00 AM –
Dec 14, 2021 6:30 PM
 
DG Visit - Toowoomba N., Toowoomba S. & Lockyer
Downs Club
Nov 16, 2021
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
 
DG Visit Toowomba Metropolitan
Burke and Wills Hotel
Nov 17, 2021
7:00 AM – 9:00 AM
 
WASH-RAG 2021 Seminar - WASH in Healthcare Facilities
Online
Nov 19, 2021
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
 
Logan Electric Vehicle Experience (ESRAG)
Logan Central Community Centre
Nov 20, 2021
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
 
Mental Fitness - It's a Walk in the Park Nov 20
Tewantin Noosa Lions Park
Nov 20, 2021
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
 
RAWCS Showcase Sunshine Coast and Hinterland
North Shore Community Centre
Nov 20, 2021
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
 
It's in the Bag! (Rotary Nomads)
Bostock House
Nov 22, 2021 – Nov 24, 2021
 
DG Visit - Capalaba and Cleveland
Capalaba Sports Club
Nov 22, 2021
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
 
DG Visit - Hamilton
Royal Queensland Golf Club
Nov 23, 2021
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
 
The Rotary Club of Hamilton Turns 65!
Royal Queensland Golf Club
Nov 23, 2021
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
 
Heart Health Awareness (Brisbane International)
Online
Nov 23, 2021
6:45 PM – 8:30 PM
 
DG Visit - Wellington Point and Wynnum & Manly
Wynnum Bowls Club
Nov 24, 2021
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
 
District 9620 Board Meeting
Zoom
Nov 25, 2021
5:30 PM – 6:45 PM
 
Reflections on COP26 Webinar 25th November (ESRAG)
Online
Nov 25, 2021
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
 
D9620 District Leadership Team Meeting
Zoom
Nov 25, 2021
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
 
Manila Presidential Conference
Online
Nov 26, 2021 11:00 AM –
Nov 28, 2021 5:00 PM
 
Family Christmas Fair (Mt Gravatt)
Mt Gravatt Showgrounds
Nov 27, 2021
4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
 
Shop & Sip (Redcliffe Sunrise)
Revival Green
Nov 30, 2021
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
 
Interact Awards - Entries Close
Online
Dec 01, 2021
 
Wakerley Carols (Carindale)
Wakerley Park
Dec 04, 2021
3:00 PM – 8:00 PM
 
Bardon Community Carols (RC Toowong)
Mt. Coot-tha Botanic Gardens Bandstand
Dec 04, 2021
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
 
RAWCS Showcase - Darling Downs and Western
Mentoring Centre, Toowoomba Flexi School
Dec 05, 2021
9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
 
Oyster Reef Restoration Working Bee (ESRAG)
Dec 08, 2021
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
 
Applications for The Science Experience Close
Dec 10, 2021
 
Carols By Candlelight (Ashgrove/The Gap)
Dorrington Park
Dec 11, 2021
4:30 PM – 8:00 PM
 
Australia Day Citizenship Ceremony (Archerfield)
Souths Sports Club
Jan 26, 2022
 
Ballet International Gala (BIG) (Brisbane)
QPAC Playhouse
Jan 26, 2022 – Jan 30, 2022
 
District 9620 Board Meeting
Bostock House and Zoom
Jan 27, 2022
5:30 PM – 6:45 PM
 
D9620 District Leadership Team Meeting
Bostock House and Zoom
Jan 27, 2022
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
 
Music Trivia Night (Brisbane Taylor Bridge)
Sherwood-Indooroopilly RSL Sub-Branch
Feb 19, 2022
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
 
District 9620 Board Meeting
Zoom
Feb 24, 2022
5:30 PM – 6:45 PM
 
District 9620 District Conference
The Events Centre, Caloundra
Mar 18, 2022 – Mar 20, 2022
 
District 9620 2022 Tree Planting Project
Stretton Wetland Reserve
Apr 10, 2022
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
 
District 9620 Board Meeting
Bostock House and Zoom
Apr 28, 2022
5:30 PM – 6:45 PM
 
D9620 District Leadership Team Meeting
Bostock House and Zoom
Apr 28, 2022
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
 
Sensitivity Training for Peace Counsellors
The University of Queensland GP North Building
May 07, 2022
 
District 9620 2022 Interact Conference
St. Aiden's Anglcan Girl's School
May 15, 2022
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
 
Run the Range (Toowoomba Metropolitan)
May 22, 2022
 
District 9620 Board Meeting
Bostock House
May 26, 2022
5:30 PM – 6:45 PM
 
Rotary International Convention 2022 - Houston
Houston
Jun 04, 2022 – Jun 08, 2022
 
District 9620 Board Meeting
Bostock House
Jun 11, 2022
10:00 AM – 11:15 AM
 
D9620 District Leadership Team Meeting
Bostock House
Jun 11, 2022
11:30 AM – 3:00 PM
 
District 9620 Changeover
Jul 02, 2022
 
Rotary Foundation Info Day and D9620 Orientation
Bostock House
Jul 24, 2022
12:00 PM – 3:30 PM
 
District 9620 2023 District Conference
TBC
Mar 25, 2023 – Mar 26, 2023
 
Rotary International Convention 2023 - Melbourne
May 27, 2023 – May 31, 2023
 
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