Rotary Club of Darwin South Inc in Lyons | Non-profit organisation

Rotary Club of Darwin South Inc

Locality: Lyons

Phone: +61 400 404 048

Address: Tracy Village Social & Sports Club, Tambling Tce 0810 Lyons, QLD, Australia

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24.01.2022 Rotarians can further their interest/s through involvement in Rotary Actions Groups and Rotary Fellowships. Anyone who wants to share their expertise to make a positive difference can join an action group: https://my.rotary.org//empower-leaders/rotary-action-groups Darwin South Rtn Jo is a member of the Blood Donation group. The aim of the Rotary Action Group for Blood Donation (RAGBD) is to develop an international network of Rotarians and others who are involved in supporting volunteer blood donations. The Group promotes voluntary blood donation and support for local community blood centres.

24.01.2022 Enjoyed the last breakout session of the Rotary International Virtual Convention, the link between Rotary and Toastmasters.

23.01.2022 Darwin South is not meeting together at the moment, but members are still planning and connecting. Today's zoom meeting, working towards eliminating malaria in East Timor, 40+ participants from around Australia and East Timor.

21.01.2022 Great meeting at the new Silks Club with District Governor Merewyn Wright and Stan.

20.01.2022 On Tuesday evening we heard from Palmerston City Council Alderman Amber Garden who answered a myriad of questions, while Assistant Governor Ray Fauntleroy had the honour of recognising Darwin South as the No. 2 Club in the District for its support of The Rotary Foundation.

19.01.2022 Vale Sir Clem Renouf, the Australian Past Rotary International President who was instrumental in starting Rotary's PolioPlus campaign to eradicate polio from the world.

18.01.2022 Darwin South Rotary is proud to support and sponsor the NT Human Rights Awards. For more info see the website: nthumanrightsawards.org.au

18.01.2022 The next big thing: Come along to the movie "I Am Woman" and support our Rotary's polio eradication campaign FUNdraiser on Saturday 21st November. See flyer for details.

16.01.2022 Great news: Africa has officially been certified Wild Poliovirus free. From our Rotary International President Holger Knaack: "Rotary members have played an invaluable role in the effort to rid the African region of wild polio. We should be proud of all the hard work that we’ve done to eliminate the wild poliovirus throughout Africa and in nearly every country in the world... Countless Rotary members in countries across the African region and around the world have worked together to raise funds, immunize children, advocate with local and national leaders, and raise awareness about the importance of vaccination, enabling the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI) to effectively respond to and stop polio outbreaks."

16.01.2022 DG Merewyn presented theme pins to club officers.

15.01.2022 Rotarians around Australia had the opportunity to join the D9820 online meeting with the Federal Minister for Health, the Hon Greg Hunt, who answered a range of questions on Covid-19. A great initiative with about 450 tuned in.

14.01.2022 Great to see previous guest speaker at Darwin South Rotary, nursing graduate Karita McCarthy, on ABC TV tonight. A wonderful story of overcoming adversity. Great work Karita. https://www.instagram.com/tv/CAjzlhJgs4R/

14.01.2022 Darwin South Rotary AGM and annual report done, we've got a great team at work in the community.

13.01.2022 Darwin South members enjoyed an update from Assistant Governor Ray Fauntleroy. He presented the Club with the theme banner for 2020-21 and a copy of the book "Creatures of Habit", while visiting Peruvian Rotarian Regina presented her club Banner. Regina will be our Guest Speaker on 21st July.

13.01.2022 From Rotary International President, Mark Maloney: Experience the power of Rotary's connections on a global scale when we bring the family of Rotary together at our first ever Virtual Convention Now More Than Ever, Rotary Connects the World: The 2020 Rotary Virtual Convention.

13.01.2022 Congratulations Darwin South Rotary - we scored a Gold Rotary Citation for our work in 2019-20! Woo hoo!

12.01.2022 Darwin South members are gearing up for the Top End Gran Fondo on Sunday morning 30th August. We'll be running two aid stations to assist the riders.

12.01.2022 No Rotary International Conference in Hawaii this year. Instead a Virtual Convention that all Rotarians can tune into. The first General Session started at 10.30pm for us, the second General Session Sunday night, with various Breakout Sessions during the week. It’s not too late to join in.

12.01.2022 Darwin South Rotary and Darwin Sunrise Rotary have partnered to provided Rotary Foundation Christmas cakes for distribution to seniors in public housing. NT Chief Minister Michael Gunner got out and about delivering Rotary cakes and some Christmas cheer.

12.01.2022 The Rotary International Virtual Convention is continuing all this week, so it is not too late to register and visit the sites. I recommend the House of Friendship for a 'short cut' to information about Rotary Action Groups, Rotary Projects, Fellowships, resources and more https://www.riconvention.org/en/honolulu/house-friendship

11.01.2022 Fresh from a busy weekend, running two aid stations for the Top End Gran Fondo, the members and friends of Rotary Club of Darwin South Inc gave us a great welc...ome at their meeting on Tuesday evening, for Club Visit #18. This club has some great projects, including partnering with a number of key organisations to sponsor and organise the Northern Territory Human Rights awards Great to hear they are also working on "Making Meetings Meaningful" in order to "Make Membership Memorable". See more

11.01.2022 Great work Darwin South Rotarians and friends, working from 6am. We ran two drink stations for the Santos NT City2Surf 12 km, cheering on and hydrating the runners as they went past.

11.01.2022 Darwin South Rotary will be selling Rotary cakes and puddings at the Berry Springs Community Markets on Sunday 13th December. Please come by and pick up your Christmas Cakes and Puddings. They make great gifts.

06.01.2022 Darwin South Rotarians had fun over the weekend, running two aid stations for the Top End Gran Fondo. Big thanks to members and friends who helped out.

05.01.2022 Great Darwin South Rotary meeting tonight with visitors and international students and guests from Charles Darwin University. Doing what Rotary does best, "Rotary Opens Opportunities".

03.01.2022 2019-20 Club President Mark has handed over the chain of office to 2020-21 President Michael Hatfield, PHF. Best wishes for a great year Mike, and to Mark in your new endeavours.

03.01.2022 Darwin South Rotary is holding an online meeting this week. Following the District Conference last year, some of us attended a RC Mbantua meeting in Alice Springs with their President online from Katherine.

02.01.2022 Darwin South Rotary extends its best wishes to our D9550 District Governor Merewyn Wright and Stan.

02.01.2022 Darwin South members and friends will be out in force very early Sunday morning, 18th October, providing two water stations for the Santos NT City2Surf 12km run.

01.01.2022 Great news in the PolioPlus campaign to eradicate polio.

01.01.2022 Great work Darwin South Rotary, supporters and sponsors of the NT Human Rights Awards. Great event and some wonderful winners announced tonight. Formal pics to come.

01.01.2022 A big welcome to two new members to Darwin South Rotary, Susan Macpherson and Kerrie Oxley, introduced by PDG Jo Schilling and inducted by President Mike Hatfield.