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The Rotary Club of Camden held a Mental Health Forum and Expo on Saturday 23rd March 2024 at the Camden Civic Centre to raise community awareness of mental health issues. The aim of the Mental Health Forum and Expo was to help to de-stigmatise mental illness; deliver information about mental health to people living in our community; improve the capacity for individuals to access relevant services; improve the capacity of individuals to care for themselves if they develop a mental illness; increase community awareness about mental health; and build capacity within the community to give and get help. Mental health is a key component of the overall health and wellbeing of all Australians. The Mental Health Forum and the Expo ran concurrently in different rooms at the Civic Centre with six speakers throughout the day covering topics across the mental health spectrum and 25 stalls by a broad range of mental health care support providers. The event was free to the community. |
Where there's a will ....Our guest speaker on Monday night was Julie Burton, a Senior Associate and head of the Estates Team at Caldwell Martin & Cox Solicitors. Julie was introduced by Bill McGookin and the vote of thanks was given by Stephen Humphreys.
Julie spent 17 years at the NSW Crown Solicitor’s Office working primarily in the areas of tort law and employment law and has been at CMC for 6 years. A lifelong Camden local, Julie is married and has 2 daughters. The title of Julie’s presentations was ‘’Where there’s a will….’’ and her presentation was very informative and enlightening. Julie outlined the many pitfalls in not having a will and not having a will that has been updated to allow for changed personal circumstances. Apart from the many legal complications there are potentially significant costs involved in not clearly outlining your intentions for the distribution of your estate. You can’t rule from the grave! |
Mental Health Forum & Expo 23rd March |
Camden Mens' ShedOur guest speakers a few weeks ago were David Funnell and Michael Lee from the Camden Mens’ Shed. In the intro duction, Rob Elliott described these gentlemen as passionate and that was certainly the case with the presentation that followed. Starting in 2008, with only 4 members, the group has expanded to 49 paid up members and 12 social members. The annual membership fee of $50 is almost entirely used to pay into a national Men’s Shed Insurance policy which is very important when using a wide range of equipment. During the presentation, the history of finding a permanent home was outlined with exciting plans to erect the new shed on land in the Carrington zone. Once constructed, managing logistics and that includes on-costs such as energy, will be a major project. Michael and David outlined the proposal to install a 25 kw Solar Array system to alleviate energy costs and with community support, the target of $17,000 should be an achievable project. The objectives of the Mens’ Shed is to support community, provide workshops for hands-on projects and also be at present to support mental health to highlight just three. With more Men’s Sheds than McDonalds in Australia, it does illustrate the presence of an important community organisation across Camden and Australia.
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Guest Speaker this WeekOur guest speaker this week is Picton optometrist Nandita Chowdhury who will talk about common eye problems. We meet at Camden Golf Club each Monday at 6.30pm for a 7pm start. VISITORS WELCOME. |
Christmas Trailer RaffleCamden Rotary Club's Annual Christmas Trailer Raffle begins this week at Narellan Town Centre outside Best & Less. Tickets are $2 each, 3 for $5 or 7 for $10. All proceeds will go to support the projects and programs of Camden Rotary Club in our community. As we did last year tickets are also available for purchase online https://rafflelink.com.au/camdenrotary2023 or QR Code below |
Charity Spring Sale |
Tree Planting Camden AirportCamden Rotary Club has just completed the planting of 100 trees at Camden Airport in recognition of the Centenary of Rotary in Australia. Community volunteers improving our environment. |
Camden & Campbelltown Hospitals Nurse Development ProgramA recent guest speaker at our club was Dr Alex Buttfield, the Deputy Director and Co-Director of Emergency Medicine Training, responsible for training new emergency specialists at Campbelltown Hospital. Dr Buttfield spoke passionately about his aim to upskill Emergency Department nurses in paediatric life support. The Advanced Paediatric Life Support course is widely recognised as the international gold standard in paediatric emergency training courses. The course has been developed for doctors, nurses and paramedics looking to increase their confidence and clinical skills in the emergency management of ill and injured children. The initiative is already supported by the Kids of Macarthur Foundation. For more details click here. |
Club Changeover 2023At our Annual Club Changeover on Monday 3rd July 2022/2023 Club President Jo Perrin inducted our 2023/2024 President David Binskin. David also introduced his Board of Director for the next year. Long term members Greg Eagles, Rob Mulley, Gary Ireland and David Yong were recognised for their many years of service to our club. David Yong and Mike Scarce were acknowledged with Paul Harris Fellow Sapphire Pins.The Quiet Achiever Award for 2022/2023 was awarded to Ian White and Richard Cornhill was made an Honorary Member of our Club.
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Charity Golf Day 2023 16th OctoberCamden Rotary Club will be holding its Annual Charity Golf Day at Camden Golf Club on Monday 16th October in support of The Right Start Foundation (a charity supporting Down Syndrome children), Little Wings (provides free air and ground transport for seriously ill children in regional NSW) and the programs and projects of Camden Golf Club. Full details are in the flyer. |
Pride of Workmanship Awards NightCamden Rotary Club's Annual Pride of Workmanship Awards was held on Monday 15th May where nine individuals were recognised. The Pride of Workmanship Award is designed to acknowledge an employee, irrespective of age or vocation, who, in the eyes of his or her employer, displays outstanding qualities in terms of approach, attitude, dedication and commitment, to his or her job. The Award is intended to cover all aspects of work performance and ethics, inclusive of quality and quantity of output, safety, initiative, sense of responsibility, etc. Pride of Workmanship is not a competition and there are no winners. It is a recognition of individual achievement and commitment. |
Rotary Information NightIf you would like to know more about Rotary and the work that we do in our community you are invited to attend an information night on Monday 8th May at Camden Golf Club starting at 7pm. If you would like to attend either send an email to camdenrotaryattendance@gmail.com or contact Club Membership Chair David Binskin 0428 842 779
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Pride of Workmanship AwardsCamden Rotary Club is holding our annual Pride of Workmanship Awards on Monday 15th May at Camden Golf Club. |
Macarthur Rotary Clubs First Responders Awards 2023 |
Camden Rotary Supports Clean Up Australia Day 2023Camden Rotarians were hard at work at the Camden Bike Track last Sunday morning, participating in Clean Up Australia 2023. Camden Rotary, beautifying the community since 1947. |
Rotary Clubs of Macarthur First Responders' Awards5th April 2023 The eight Rotary Clubs in the Macarthur area – Camden, Campbelltown, Gregory Hills Next-Gen, Ingleburn, Macarthur Sunrise, Narellan, Picton and Wollondilly North are pleased to announce the inaugural “Rotary Clubs of Macarthur First Responders Awards” |
Happy New YearWishing everyone a Happy New Year. May 2023 be bigger and better for you all. The Rotary Club of Camden has had a short break over Christmas, but we are back on board supporting the community from 16th January. If you would like to know more about Rotary and the work we do in the community you are most welcome to come along to one of our meetings (Monday Nights 6.30pm for 7pm at Camden Golf Club, 50 Lodges Road, Narellan). |
Christmas Trailer Raffle 2022 ResultOur Christmas Trailer Raffle has concluded for 2022, with the winning ticket drawn at 4pm on the 23rd December. Congratulations to Dave P, who has been contacted to arrange for the delivery of his brand new box trailer filled with Christmas gifts. Thanks to everyone who purchased a ticket, your support for our community projects and programs is very much appreciated. |
Christmas Trailer Raffle 2022 |
Charity Golf Day 17th OctoberCamden Rotary Club held a very successful Charity Golf Day on Monday 17th October. The recipients of the day include The Right Start Foundation. Little Wings and the projects and programs supported by Camden Rotary Club. Many thanks to all our supporters, particularly our major sponsor Camden Golf Club. Little Wings has produced a short video of the day which you can see HERE |
Diamond Jubilee 18th June |
President's Quote of the Week''Leadership is not wielding authority - it is empowering people''. - Becky Brodin
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75th Anniversary Dinner |
Mega Auction 20th May 2022Our Mega Auction catalogue is now up on the website https://auctions.mooreallen.co.uk/auctions showing all 83 lots over 2 pages. There are a variety of items that should appeal to everyone and likely sale prices range upwards from as little as $50. If you and your family members, friends and colleagues would like to view what’s available and register your interest in participating in our auction just go to the website and scroll down to the ‘Rotary Club of Camden’ auction and hit ‘View Catalog’. Full descriptions of each item can be viewed via the ‘View & Bid’ button. Note that some items have two images. You and they can then register for the auction via the ‘Register to Bid’ button at the top right of the first page of the catalogue. Even if you register, you obviously don’t have to bid unless you want to. The whole registration process only takes a few minutes and is very simple and straightforward. All proceeds from the auction will fund an Australian Rotary Health research project into dementia. Australian Rotary Health is one of the largest non-government funders of mental health research in Australia. The auction will be held on Friday 20th May commencing 6:30pm and is live, online only. Please support this very worthwhile research project. To register click here. |
Rotary Theme 2022-2023 Announced |
Rotary Adopt-A-TreeWant to be part of planting 10,000 trees? Simply go to https://rotaryadoptatree.org.au to purchase a tree. - The trees will be planted in environmentally impacted areas of NSW. - The tree plantings will be determined by experts, including Landcare, once the stock has been propagated after trees have been adopted. - Tree plantings will take place in the warmer months such as March/April or September/October. - Adoption Certificates will be sent electronically. - You will be notified via email when tree plantings are taking place and are invited to participate. - Once planted you will be sent the location of your tree. - You will receive 6 monthly updates on the growth of your trees, including photos and videos. Funds from this Project will support Rotary Smith Family Scholarships which help young Australians grow to their best potential. Donations that you make will enable local Rotary Clubs to support youth, ensuring they receive the educational support required for them to complete their studies.
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Christmas Trailer Raffle WinnerTony Perich draws the winning ticket watched on by Camden Rotary Club President Judith Humphreys.
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Christmas Trailer RaffleClick here to purchase tickets.
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Australian Rotary Health 40th Birthday & Hat Day WebinarTo celebrate Hat Day and the 40th Birthday of Australian Rotary Health, ARH is hosting an online webinar on World Mental Health Day (Sunday October 10) at 3pm (AST), joined by experts in youth mental health. Special guests include Professor Michael Sawyer OAM, Dr Nicole Hill and Dr Lisa Mundy. The event is free, however, a donation to Australian Rotary Health mental health research will be much appreciated. Please consider donating to the birthday fundraiser here. Make sure you wear a hat to help Lift the Lid on Mental Illness! Register (free) for the webinar here |
Lift The Lid on Mental IllnessAsk us how.
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Mega Auction Countdown Timer |
Mega Online Auction March 11th 2022 |
Charity Golf Day 2021Our Charity Golf Day in support of The Right Start Foundation, Shining Stars Foundation and Camden Rotary community projects is on again this year. To view the flyer and to book a tee time please click here.
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Club Changeover 2021On Thursday 24th June Camden Rotary Club celebrated the many achievements and successes of the past year and thanked outgoing President Chantelle Kechebashian and her Board for their leadership of our Club over the past 12 months. Incoming President Judith Humphreys presented her Board for 2021-2022, an exciting mix of experience and enthusiastic newer Club members. Our Club is looking forward to another great year in Rotary, making a difference as we ''Serve To Change Lives'' in our community. |
Yandelora School - Cortical Vision ImpairmentGuest speaker at our Club on 3rd June was Ana Levar, a Vision Support Teacher for the Department of Education. Ana works at Yandelora School to support the teachers to meet the needs of students with significant vision impairment and intellectual disability. At Yandelora School Ana’s role is to build the capacity of staff to meet students’ needs in all of their aspects of school life. Ana has a special interest in a particular type of vision impairment called CVI, or Cortical Vision Impairment. This is a complex and poorly understood form of vision impairment, however is also the most common cause of vision impairment. Camden Rotary Club supported, through a Rotary District Grant and Club donations, the purchase of some amazing and unique teaching aids for students with CVI at Yandelora which Ana showed to Club members. Our Club members are pleased and proud to be able to make a difference in the lives and education of young people at Yandelora School. |
Graffiti Removal Day 2021The Rotary Club of Camden with the support of Elizabeth Macarthur High School students, Airds High School students, Gregory Hills Next Gen Rotary Club, and community volunteers, on Sunday 28th March participated in Graffiti Removal Day. Making a difference in our community. #graffitiremovalday #GRD21
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Rotary Against Domestic Violence |
U Turn the WheelU-Turn the Wheel is a program which educates young drivers on the challenges they face every day on our roads, including car care and safety, other road users, partying safely, the effects of brain injury, road rules, and the effects of drugs and alcohol. Camden Rotary Club is proud to be able to run this program in a number of our local schools. We would like to thank our presenters: Headway Brain Injury Support Services, Camden Automotive Repairs, Cawdor Haulage, Youth Solutions & NSW Police Force |
Rotary Birthday 23rd February |
Australia Day 2021Camden Rotary Club was very pleased to deliver lamingtons and coffee vouchers today to the staff at Camden Hospital in appreciation of the work they do each and every day in our community. In celebration of Australia Day, Rotary Clubs from Greater Sydney to the Illawarra have handed out 20,000 lamingtons and coffee vouchers to frontline emergency services workers to thank them for supporting our community. All lamingtons were purchased from local bakeries, coffee vouchers from local cafes, and printing and other stationery all done through local businesses. The Australia Day Council provided $8 million in grants to local government and community organisations to help make sure Australia Day events could go ahead in a COVID safe way. Macarthur Rotary Clubs delivered lamingtons & coffee vouchers to local hospitals, police, fire stations and other emergency workers. |
Australia Day 2021Please book online: |
Golf Day PresentationsAt our meeting last week we presented cheques to the 2 major recipients of the proceeds of our Charity Golf Day which was held in October to the Right Start Foundation and Shining Stars Foundation, both local charities doing great work in our community. The Right Start Foundation supports children with Down Syndrome and their families, and Shining Stars Foundation is an outreach service helping the homeless and those less fortunate in our community. Camden Rotary Club is very proud to support 2 such worthy local charities.
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Club Presidents 2020 - 2022Our Club Presidents, Chantelle Kechebashian in 2020-2021, Judith Humphreys in 2021-2022, and Jo Perrin in 2022-2023.
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Rotary Inspirational Women's Awards |
Charity Golf Day 2020 |
Polio Free Africa · Click here for details. |