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Issue 47 of 2017-2018: 03 June 2018

DATES TO PLAN FOR OR KEEP OPEN

24-27 June 2018 Rotary International Convention, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
7 July 2018 District 9465 Changeover Dinner
14 - 16 September 2018 Australia New Zealand Rotary Conference, Hobart, Tasmania
14-20 January 2019 — International Assembly, San Diego, California, USA
23 February — Rotary's anniversary
12-18 March 2019 — World Rotaract Week
17 March 2019 — Presidential Peacebuilding Conference: Economic and Community Development and Peace, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
22 - 24 March 2019 District 9465 Annual Conference

FROM THE DISTRICT AND CLUBS IN DISTRICT 9465

If your Club has an event or function you wish to advertise throughout the District would you please let the District Secretary know sometime ahead of the due date.

If you have an advertisement ready that would be terrific, but a text entry is also accepted. Please send the text you want included, and don't forget to include dates, times and links to websites and booking sites that you have tested and work.

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Rotary Calendar

Rotary Months have been Redefined!

The Rotary International board in its October 2014 meeting, modified Rotary's calendar of special observances to designate specific months that highlight RI's areas of focus. The new special observance months are:

July
August	Membership
September	Basic Education and Literacy
October	Economic and Community Development
November	The Rotary Foundation
December	Disease Prevention and Treatment
January	Vocational Service
February	Peace and Conflict Prevention / Resolution
March	Water and Sanitation
April	Maternal and Child Health
May	Youth Service
June	Rotary Fellowships

Meet our District Governor

District 9465 has a new District Governor who will take up the position during the 2020-2021 Rotary year. Colin Burns is from the Rotary Club of Como and is well qualified to lead the District.

On introducing Colin after the nominating committee confirmed his position as District Governor nominee designate for 2020-2021, District Governor Bruce, on behalf of the RI District 9465 board and all members congratulated Colin on his selection and wished him well for the future as Governor of District 9465 in the 2020-2021 Rotary year.

You will find out more about Colin in future eDigests!

IS ROMAC FOR YOU?

ROMAC (Rotary Oceania Medical Aid for Children) fulfils an exciting and very satisfying role within Rotary. It offers a unique chance to seriously help those who are disadvantaged. The reward received after being part of a team that repairs a child’s broken life and sees them return home fit and well, is unbelievable. The contact, humility and gratification are astonishing. It is perhaps why many of us joined and remain in Rotary

WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE PART OF THE TEAM?

Right now ROMAC is in the process of fulfilling its orderly succession plan.

The regular introduction of new people and fresh ideas ensures ROMAC continues its wonderful program. A program which, one way or another, has so far saved the lives of 500 children.

ROMAC is looking for Rotarians in the mould of those who have gone before; Rotarians who are self-motivated, committed and dedicated.

Two Australia and New Zealand wide positions are available:

Deputy Chair: Operations Secretary.

A third, position that of Eastern Region Chair, is available to a Rotarian residing within ROMAC’s Eastern Region (RI Districts 9670, 9675, 9685, 9700, 9710.)

All positions are for a term of four years which commence after the ROMAC AGM in Hobart on Friday 14 September 2018

YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE PART OF THE TEAM?

Then check out the following pages for each position and email your application to the ROMAC Chair, Rob Wilkinson at chair@romac.org.au

NEPAL TREK Annapurna 2018

Join ShelterBox Nepal Trek between 3-16 September 2018 and help ensure no family goes without shelter following a disaster or humanitarian crisis. See the flyer here!

HIGHLIGHTS

Help ShelterBox rebuild communities after disaster strikes
Experience the majesty and mysticism of the Himalayas
Immerse yourself in the spectacular scenery of Nepal’s Annapurna region
Discover bustling Kathmandu, the beating heart of Nepal

Get more information and register:

Tel: 1300 905 188

Email: info@inspiredadventures.com.au

Web: https://inspiredadventures.com.au/events/shelterbox-nepal-trek-2018/

Rotarians invited to Australia New Zealand Conference

14 - 16 September 2018

The Conference (formerly the Institute) will be held in Hobart on 14 – 16 September 2018 and Rotary International Director Noel Trevaskis invites all Rotarians to join us for this event. There will be a number of interesting presenters covering Rotary projects and issues of interest together with a variety of breakout sessions. What better way to keep up-to-date and enjoy mixing with Rotarians from all Australian states and the North and South Islands of New Zealand as well as visiting some of the many attractions on offer.

Further details can be found on the Conference website http://www.rotaryinstitute.org.au/ and additional information is available from the contacts listed on the site.

And there is more! Rotaractors can attend the conference at a reduced fee and participants in the Youth Exchange Program in 2018-19 or in the past 5 years can attend with no fee to pay. We know of several Rotarians who intend to holiday in Tasmania in conjunction with the Conference – why not you? Why not assist Rotaractors and Youth Exchange participants/alumni to join you?

Bob PHIPPS
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