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Rotary District 9560 June 2022 Newsletter

1. Rotary District 9560 Changeover Invite for the transition from Martti Kankkunen to John Hall on Saturday 9th July 2022 at Rydges, Southbank, Townsville

2. INVITE TO attend and support the Chartering of the Rotary Club of Clermont on June 11th 2022. Contact secretary Laura Crichton on clermont@rotary9560.org to let them know you will be attending and celebrating with them.

3. Longreach Conference SAVE THE DATE May Day weekend 2023

4. Timor-Leste Rotary-led D9560 Study Tour SAVE THE DATE Friday 9th September - 17th September 2022. Contact: ag1@rotary9560.org

5. Sustainable Cambodia Rotarian-guided RAWCs tour opportunity. January 26th - February 5th 2023. USD$995 PP. Contact: ian@scottadr.com

6. SAVE THE DATE for the Rotary International Convention in Melbourne. 27th - 31st May 2023

Contents

It's all about Fellowship 

June is Fellowships Month

by DG Martti Kankkunen

"Fellowship is wonderful; it illuminates life’s pathway, spreads good cheer, and is worth high price.” -Rotary Founder Paul Harris

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The International Convention in Melbourne is not to be missed

by Karen Kankkunen

And here is a sordid deal for early birds! 27th - 31st May 2023.

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You are invited

Your invite from Changemaker to Imagination Creator

by Karen Kankkunen

Rotary District 9560 Changeover Event

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The Centenary Water Project for Manatuto Schools

The final update for the Centenary Water Project for Manatuto Schools

by Karen Kankkunen

Rotary District 9560 DG Partner's project for 2021-22 brings clean, filtered water to 1560 secondary students over 2 campuses.

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The Rotary Foundation Roadshow 

Foundation Road Show May 2022

by Larry Slattery

It is within every club's constitution to support The Rotary Foundation annually. It is the powerhouse of our signature programs and District Grants. Has your club donated yet??

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Nancy Harrison from Bundaberg Daybreak making new friends

Why Go To A District Conference?

by Nancy (Harrison) RC Bundaberg City Daybreak)

I will tell you why.... By Nancy (Harrison) RC Bundaberg City Daybreak)

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ShelterBox Team of the Year - Queensland

Queensland Volunteers Rock ShelterBox

by Supplied by Dieter Torheiden

The ShelterBox Team of the Award - the winner is the Queensland Team !!!

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RAMs International Congress

Register NOW for the 2 day Malaria Congress for the Super Early Rate by Rotary Australia World Community Service

by https://www.ramcongressmelbourne2023.org/?mc_cid=b5772a653c&mc_eid=d336439461

SUPER EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT Don’t miss the opportunity to register at the Super Early Bird rate and save up to $120 AUD. Register before the end of June 2022 to take advantage of the discounted rates. $280 AUD Full Congress Rotarian Registration $400 AUD Full Congress Non-Rotarian Registration.

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Rotary Fellowships 

June is Fellowship Month in Rotary

by By Anne Matthews d9560 Passport Club

Getting to know others who have common interests is one of life’s greatest pleasures. By Anne Matthews d9560 Passport Club

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Timor-Leste Study Tour and Rotary Club of Dili 20th Anniversary Dinner

Reconnecting with Timor-Leste

by PDG Ron Degenhart

With borders reopening earlier this year, a District 9560 Training Team was finally able to visit Timor-Leste in March to reconnect with the Rotarians and Rotaractors who have been ‘cut off’ from the rest of the District for 2 years

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Combined Rotary Clubs of Greater Cairn's Foundation dinner

Interclub Fellowship and Fun, and even community Fellowship opportunities in May

by Rita Zappulla, Rockhampton South Rotary, Charlie Blundell, The Territorian, and Rotary Club of Maryborough City

Good fellowship comes in many forms but always includes a pleasant, convivial spirit of comradeship and companionship.

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Rotary Fellowship of Military Veterans 

Rotary Fellowship of Military Veterans

by PDG Ian Scott, Rotary Club Blue Mountains and Chair Rotary Fellowship of Military Veterans

Why Join this Rotary Fellowship? The Rotary Fellowship of Military Veterans is an international group that shares a common passion. Being part of our fellowship is a fun way to make friends around the world, join a global community built around this profession, and enhance your Rotary experience. If you are a Military Veteran, think about joining us in Fellowship?

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Clermont Members at the Mackay Conference 

District 9560s Newest Club, The Rotary Club of Clermont, charters on Saturday June 11th 2022

by Pending Rotary Club of Clermont

Come along and celebrate the return of Rotary to Clermont, with 21 new members!!

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RYLArians abseiling

My RYLA 2022 Experience

by Vy Owen

By Vy Owen. It was SO worth it!

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End Polio Now

END POLIO NOW Club

by Bob Aitken

This will greatly help The Foundation Polio Plus Fund and give recognition to the Clubs. ’ This will greatly help The Foundation Polio Plus Fund and give recognition to the Clubs.

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Mario de Jesus with Justino now

ROMAC in action

by Jan Conti and Mario de Jesus

ROMAC is gearing up again after Covid and this is why.

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Rtn Bruce Sprake

50 Years of Rotary service by Rotary Club of Maryborough City member, Bruce Sprake

by DG Martti

Bruce Sprake has his 50 year anniversary of being a Rotarian in our District.

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Logo creation

Logos to go

by Rotary Magazine May 2022 and Illustrations by James Graham

How to keep your club’s graphics up-to-date. Rotary Magazine HANDBOOK May 2022. Illustrations by James Graham

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Stop Polio 

End Polio Now Update

by William Peacock

Rotary is committed to fulfilling our promise to the world's children to EndPolio.

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Host families

ROTARY FRIENDSHIP EXCHANGE OCTOBER 2019

by Jan Johnson

This was the last time our District participated in a wonderful Friendship Exchange but as COVID lessens its grips, these opportunities to do an Exchange will OPEN UP AGAIN. Be ready to take your opportunity to go when it does!

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Sustainable Cambodia

Sustainable Cambodia Rotarian-led adventure

by Ian and Jennifer Scott

Tour Invite on a Rotarian Journey into Cambodia Jan 26th - Feb 5th, 2023 and participate from only USD $995/pp.

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Rotary Intraclub Book Discussions

Book Club: A Great Idea for Rotary Fellowship

by Ken Solow- http://kensolowrotary.com/2019/03/19/book-club-a-great-idea-for-rotary-fellowship/

Intraclub Fun and Fellowship idea to share with your members.

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Creating a club logo

How to Create a Club Logo in the Brand Center

by PDG Merewyn Wright

Tips and Tricks to step you through the process. It's easy!

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HEWRAG and The Club de Montserrat

Rotarians address Autism Education and better outcomes

by Miguel Angel Martinez Pereyra

Through Health Education and Wellness Rotary Action Group, the Rotary Clyb of ? tackles issues on educating people on Autism and supporting families.

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Michael Ingham doing hos rehab

Spotlight on the inspirational Michael Ingham from the Rotary Club of Rockhampton Fitzroy

by PDG Terry Daley

Michael Ingram's short walk has been a long time coming. Interviewed by Terry Daley.

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This is Me: Aloisia Ferfolja

Aloisia Ferfolja

by Spinifex no 39 19 May 2022

A member of the Rotary Club of Mundingburra

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Meeting old and new friends

Fellowship fun

by Karen Kankkunen

Annually, Discovery Coast Rotary hosts an event with its sponsor club, Rotary Club of Gladstone, and this year we ran a mystery Progressive Dinner and bus tour.

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Wash Away Polio 

Wash Away Polio and register now for World Water Summit #14

by WASH

WWS14 explores the role of water, sanitation, and hygiene in stopping the transmission of infectious disease, including Polio.

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