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Rotary On The Move - March 2022

Zone 8 Rotary On The Move. Vol 1 - Issue 8

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Contents

The Rotary Foundation

MORE THAN EVER THE WORLD NEEDS ROTARIANS. PEOPLE OF ACTION, “DOING GOOD IN THE WORLD”

by PDG Peter Garnett, Regional Rotary Foundation Coordinator

When I watch the news and see the shattering of peace in Ukraine; the devastation arising from recent natural disasters; children suffering from famine; the effects of the COVID pandemic and the impact we are having on our environment, I see more than ever the world needs Rotarians. It needs us, as People of Action, to continue to be “Doing Good in the World”.

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ROTARIANS AND ROTARY’S FOUNDATION – HELPING VICTIMS OF DISASTER IN OUR REGION

by RI Director Jessie Harman

Rotary’s ‘can do’ spirit has been centre stage recently.

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from rotary.org

MAINTAINING POLIO SURVEILLANCE IN WAR TORN UKRAINE

by PDG Bob Aitken - Rotary End Polio Now Coordinator

Rotary is deeply concerned by the deteriorating humanitarian situation in Ukraine - the escalating loss of life and humanitarian hardship.

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DEI

DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION

by PDG Adrian Roach, Regional Rotary Coordinator

Is your Rotary Club committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion?

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Welcome to the Brand Center

INCREASE ROTARY'S RECOGNITION IN YOUR COMMUNITY

by PDG Sarita McLean, Rotary Public Image Coordinator

Brand Center has new templates for creating club logos and promotional materials are now easier to use.

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RI President-elect Jennifer Jones

MEMBERSHIP MESSAGE: IMAGINE ROTARY

by Barbara Mifsud, Regional Membership Officer

Watch this message from RI President Elect Jennifer Jones about the importance of the care and comfort of our members.

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Why is there no Rotary Club in this town?

WHY IS THERE NO ROTARY CLUB IN THIS TOWN?

by PP Kero O'Shea, Membership Voice Coordinator

Join Membership Voice Workshop at 7pm EST on Tuesday 22 March 2022.

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Jason Browne

CAN WE MAKE M&M’S IN ROTARY?

by DGN Dave Harmon

April is the perfect time to re-look at our club membership strategies.

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ROTARY PEACE CENTRES MAKING A DIFFERENCE

by PDG Dennis Shore - Endowment / Major Gifts Adviser

Rotary continues its proactive efforts to promote peace and resolve conflict, day in and day out.

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Snapshot

MEMBERSHIP SNAPSHOT

by Barbara Mifsud, Regional Membership Officer

Want to know how our zone and your district are doing membership-wise? Check out this snapshot.

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Committee member Rhett Comber, Alfa Bahati, RYTS Committee member Josiah
Thompson and President Kathryn Hester, at the Club meeting on 8 March 2022

ROTARY IMPROVING LIVES

by PP Bruce Mills and Alfa Bahati

One of the great things about being a Rotarian is the opportunities you get to help with the development of young people.

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Global Grants

GLOBAL GRANTS: YOUR KEY TO SUCCESS

by PDG Janne Speirs, Assistant Regional Rotary Foundation Coordinator

For many who regularly read; ‘Rotary on the Move’, you are probably thinking ‘Why on Earth do we need an article on this sort of topic!!’ ARRFC Janne Speirs shares her own experience learned from working with her first Global Grants.

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2021 Public Image Training

PUBLIC IMAGE TRAINING CALENDAR 2022

by PDG Sarita McLean, Rotary Public Image Coordinator

You have the opportunity to share your knowledge with a diverse group of Rotarians. We can truly learn from each other.

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Scarlett Hawkins, Selfie in front of the Sanford School of Public Policy, Duke University

SCARLETT Hawkins – D9910 2021 Rotary Peace Fellowship Scholar

by PDG Elaine Mead, PDG Peter Garnett, in collaboration with Scarlett Hawkins.

District 9910 is delighted to share news on their Rotary Peace Fellowship Scholar, Scarlett Hawkins.

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Bad Leadership

BAD LEADERSHIP

by PDG Andy Rajapakse, Assistant Rotary Coordinator

I don’t think we have a Membership problem in Zone 8, we have a BIG Leadership problem in our Clubs and Districts.

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Leader

VOCATIONAL LEADERS

by PDG Bob Aitken - Vocational Service Chair, Lower Blue Mountains Rotary, District 9685

Lower Blue Mountains Rotary Recognises Vocational Leaders

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Charter President Leroy and the Charter

GROWING FROM STRENGTH TO STRENGTH

by PP Wendy Byron

The Rotary Club of Toowoomba Metropolitan chartered at the beginning of the new Rotary year and has since grown from strength to strength.

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Prism

IMAGINE YOUR FUTURE

by PDG Brian Coffey, Assistant Rotary Coordinator

Come Out of the Dark - Invest in Leadership – and Imagine Your Future.

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DG Pat with Theme

BUILDING ON OUR FOUNDATION GIVING

by PDG Hugh Langridge, ARRFC

With a strong history of supporting the Rotary Foundation, it was an easy decision for the Rotary Club of Ascot to choose to support the Foundation from its major Club Fundraiser, “Bricktober”.

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Volunteers

WHITEHORSE ROTARACT HOSTS PACKING NIGHT

by Whitehorse Rotaract

Clubs come together to support emergency food relief in the Philippines.

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happy family, fresh milk exchanged for pasteurised products

UPDATE ON KONDIKI – TANZANIA, FEB 2022

by PDG Geoff Mathis

Rotary and other party involvement in the project, benefits around 3,000 individuals – that in itself is quite an achievement.

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ROAD BUILDERS HELP ROTARY

by Article by PP Phil Hammon

The Rotary Club of Katoomba has moved into the 21st Century with an innovative fundraising idea and to raise interest.

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2021-22 Rotary Zone 8 TEAM

by The Team

Please checkout the Zone 8 - 2021-22 TEAM; names, contact details and every Team Member's photo.

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