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District 9560 Newsletter - July 2021

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The Home of the District Govenor

District 9560

by Martti Kankkunen

It's too late to back out now. It's official!!

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PDGs Adele and Merewyn handing the new D9560 collar and pin to DG Martti Kankkunen

Virtual Zoom District Changeover

by Chantelle Pedersen

I wanted to capture the essence of what was celebrated on Saturday 3rd July 2021 at our first ever District 9560 Changeover to share with all who were lucky enough to attend and all who were unable to be with us on the night.

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Seven Women

Seven Women July Update

by Karen Kankkunen

Catch up on all the action on July 7 at 7pm AEST

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The 2021/22 Leadership team

Our leaders at Rotary exemplify all of the qualities that make our members extraordinary: integrity, expertise, and a commitment to service.

by DG Martti Kankkunen

Rotary in our new District is led by a diverse District team of dedicated humanitarians and an amazing array of Club teams. Whether carrying out a community project, providing financial support, managing a global program, or advancing Rotary’s strategic plan in D9560, each member of the team is dedicated to helping our members connect and take action to create sustainable change.

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A massive achievement to sign-off D9570

We made it - thank you all!

by Wade Hughes

$137,870.08 has been donated to the Rotary Foundation by 44 of the 45 Clubs of D9570 – the highest percentage of Club giving ever.

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Jifunze International

'Jifunze’ is a Swahili word meaning 'learn' and Rotary in D9560 has a strong connection to this project.

by Karen Kankkunen

Jifunze International envisions people from diverse backgrounds learning about health and safety by developing new life skills for long-term well being.

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Nation wide STEAM outreach opportunities

The Science Experience Project

by Rtn Chantelle Pedersen

Open up the world of STEM for Year 9 and 10 students in your part of our great District.

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President Neil Klein from the Rotary Club of Thuringowa Central handing the keys of the new bus to Cancer Council Qld representative, Kate Murphy 

Driver Volunteers sought for bus donated to Gluyas Lodge by North Queensland Rotarians

by AG Trevor Hyatt

Neil Klein and his team from the Rotary Club of Thuringowa Central led the appeal to raise the necessary funds.

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The Chartering of the Rotary Club of Barcaldine

The charter of the Barcaldine Rotary Club – 19th of June 2021

by PDG Terry Daley

Celebrations and Congratulations from D9560 to our new friends in Barcie.

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District Treasurer : Glenn Gough

Meet our District Treasurer, Glenn Gough

by Glenn Gough

Glenn is a PHF and his attitude is to assist wherever and whenever he can, aiming to be altruistic.

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Rotary New Zealand World Community Service

Covid 19 Emergency Response in Fiji

by PDG Mark Lean

A crisis situation abounds

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Lifetime Contribution to Volunteering Award—Jim McMurdo

by Gordon Malcolm

The Rotary Club of Atherton celebrate this wonderful milestone with Jim.

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National Youth Science Forum students meet the Govenor General David Hurley 

National Youth Science Forum stars

by Rtn Wallace Taylor

Bob Day, incoming President of the Rotary Club of Yeppoon and champion of the NYSF program, attended the NYSF function on the 21st June 2021. The great photo above shows the NYSF students and Youth Parliament representatives meeting His Excellency, Governor-General David Hurley and Her Excellency, Mrs Linda Hurley. It was sent in by Wallace Taylor, from the Rotary Club of Rockhampton.

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Toiletry Kits to End Trachoma

by Governor District

This exciting project is not only continuing the great work of Rotarians in supporting financially the End Trachoma Project, it is also meeting the request many Rotarians and Rotaractors have about how we can make a hands-on difference.

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Rotary Club of Tully's Big Night

by Governor District

DG Martti and Karen felt privileged to celebrate the 80th birthday of the Rotary Club of Tully

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