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Rotary Sydney CBD

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26.04.2022 We had fun times that are now great memories!

13.04.2022 Great day volunteering with Rotary Club Chichester in 2011 when I was in England on holidays with my friend Teri.

04.04.2022 2009: the year I was President of Rotary Sydney CBD

31.03.2022 Club of the Year Award!

15.03.2022 Some of us will remember this!

28.02.2022 A memory from March 2012.

17.02.2022 On 13 March 2011! Seems a long time ago now.

05.02.2022 A memory from Facebook - I cannot remember this at all. This was the year I was Club President.

24.01.2022 A memory from March 2012.

23.01.2022 ANOTHER ROTARY FIRST!! Rotarians of the Rotary Club of Sydney CBD in Australia have "thought outside the box" in an initiative that sees them hand back their ch...arter at midnight on June 30, 2014. This will trigger their transition to Rotary E-Club One in D5450 in Colorado as they become members of that Rotary e-club. This bold move, endorsed by DG Garry Browne of D9675 in Australia and DG Dan Himelspach of D5450 in the United States, recognises changing business and professional demands upon the Rotarians of the Sydney Central Business District who can no longer commit to a traditional weekly face-to-face meeting. The Rotary Club of Sydney CBD was formerly part of the "once each two weeks" meeting frequency model, but upon conclusion of that trial, the Sydney CBD Rotary club was about to lose 95% of its members. President of the Rotary Club of Sydney CBD, Joan Richards, said that Rotary must recognise and understand the changing needs of Rotarians, the community and society in general. She said that Rotary must be relevant to the contemporary business and professional environment in order to retain active members and recruit outstanding candidates who live increasingly busy lives. The Rotary Club of Sydney CBD was chartered in July 1996. Rotary E-Club One, the worlds first Rotary e-club was chartered in January 2002. The President of Rotary E-Club One, Deborah Dale Brackney is pictured welcoming the President of the Rotary Club of Sydney CBD, Joan Richards, as the Sydney Rotarians prepare for their transition. Also present at the welcome ceremony were District Governors Garry Browne and Dan Himelspach, and Rotary International General Secretary John Hewko.

23.01.2022 Photos of Day 2 of the Convention.

23.01.2022 On Saturday 31st May, just before the RI Convention, Rotary Sydney CBD hosted 36 visitors on a walk around the Opera House, Farm Cove, Mrs Macquaries Chair and the Botanic Gardens. The walk ended with refreshments in the Botanic Gardens education centre. Photos show a happy bunch of Rotarians and friends after the walk.

23.01.2022 Great day volunteering with Rotary Club Chichester in 2011 when I was in England on holidays with my friend Teri.

22.01.2022 On this day in 2010!

21.01.2022 On this day in 2009!

21.01.2022 Club of the Year Award!

21.01.2022 On this day in 2011!

20.01.2022 We had fun times that are now great memories!

20.01.2022 On 1st July 2014 Rotary Club of Sydney CBD returned its charter to Rotary International and members were absorbed into Rotary eClub One as the Sydney team. Our Rotary service projects include womens and childrens health, clean water, shelter, literacy, education and youth, with emphasis on helping indigenous Australians and remote communities in the islands of the southwest Pacific region. Rotary eClub One is the worlds first Rotary e-club, having been chartered on 4 Janua...ry 2002. We meet weekly online at www.rotaryeclubone.org If you are a Rotarian visiting Sydney, we recommend a make-up visit to the Rotary Club of Sydney. The club meets for lunch on Tuesdays at 12:30pm. Venue is NSW Masonic Club, Castlereagh Street, Sydney.

19.01.2022 Last night, members of Rotary Club of Sydney CBD co-hosted the Rotary Wine Appreciation Fellowship night at Aesops Restaurant, owned by our member James Gamvros. We raffled a bottle of the extraordinary 100 point Penfolds St Henri 2010 Shiraz valued at $85.00 and we raised $780.00. The Rotarian from the USA who won the raffle immediately donated the bottle back, on the proviso that we auction it immediately. So, we put it up for auction and after some very competitive biddi...ng a Rotarian from Russia submitted the winning bid of $5,000.00. Then, the Rotary Wine Appreciation Fellowship matched the bid with a $1 for $1 contribution of $5,000.00 to allow $10,000.00 to be donated to PolioPlus to help eradicate polio. Today, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation is adding to the $10,000.00 with a $2 for $1 contribution of $20,000.00. So, one bottle of Penfolds St Henri 2010 Shiraz has earned a total of $30,780.00!

18.01.2022 2009: the year I was President of Rotary Sydney CBD

18.01.2022 On this day in 2009!

17.01.2022 President Joan Richards beaten by the bush at Kings Canyon, NT.

15.01.2022 Ross Johnson of the eClub of Greater Sydney (front) and other volunteers at the Rotary eClubs stand in the House of Friendship at the Convention.

14.01.2022 Dear friends - if you are interested in following the activities of members of this club - please like Rotary eClub One.

14.01.2022 Rotary Sydney CBD goes out with a bang!

12.01.2022 On 13 March 2011! Seems a long time ago now.

12.01.2022 A memory from Facebook - I cannot remember this at all. This was the year I was Club President.

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10.01.2022 The Farewell to Bob Aitken of RDU was attended by Club members President Joan Richards, Grace Teng and Caii-Michelle Baker and her husband Neville Baker. Congratulations Bob on your retirement. We wish you all the best!

10.01.2022 CONGRATULATIONS TO ANDREW UPTON - RECIPIENT OF THE ROTARY PROFESSIONAL EXCELLENCE AWARD. WE SALUTE YOU!!! ****************************************************...** At the Rotary International Convention in Chicago in 2005, we instituted a new award to honour a person who has demonstrated consistent professional excellence in his or her chosen vocation, doing more than just a job, and contributing to the benefit of the wider community beyond their typical workplace role. In that first year, our award recipient was a remarkable woman who has made a positive difference to the youth of America, Roxanne Spillett, the CEO of Boys and Girls Clubs of America. Since then the award has been presented annually to outstanding professionals in Australia, Spain, The United Kingdom and in the United States. Consistent with our past recipients, this years Rotary Professional Excellence Awardee is a man who has contributed much to his community. Our Rotary Professional Excellence Awardee for 2014 is Andrew Upton of The Sydney Theatre Company, one of the largest performing arts organisations in Australia, and one of the largest theatre companies in the world As Artistic Director of the Sydney Theatre Company Andrew has focussed beyond the traditional brief of an artistic director, and he has demonstrated his skill as an inspirational innovator and high achiever in his vocational field of performing arts. Under Andrews careful watch, the Sydney Theatre Company has developed an innovative in-schools education program, and it has become a global leader in sustainable performing arts practice via a very practical environmental care program. Part of Andrews vocational mission is to provide young people in New South Wales with possibilities to play, imagine and learn through the provision of theatre and theatre-based education programs of the highest standard. He has encouraged artists and school teachers to work together to achieve positive outcomes, and he has provided opportunities for many children to access theatre experiences that would otherwise be unavailable to them. The environmental care program, known as Greening the Wharf transformed the iconic heritage listed Sydney Theatre Company building in Walsh Bay, on Sydney Harbour. This high profile and now complete, unique project, demonstrates that even heritage buildings can become more sustainable. Key initiatives of the Greening the Wharf project included: installing Australias second-largest rooftop solar array, consisting of 1,906 solar panels energy efficiency measures including lighting and building management system upgrades an innovative rainwater harvesting, storage and reticulation system, which will supply 100 per cent of the non-potable water requirements for all Sydney Theatre Company amenities at Walsh Bay. Young people and the environment are two precious resources that we must nurture for the future benefit of communities everywhere. In his community, Andrew Upton is nurturing both these resources. Andrew has contributed a positive energy that has enthused the wider community and inspired young people. For this significant contribution we honour him tonight with our Professional Excellence Award. Congratulations Andrew. We salute you.

10.01.2022 Your convention badge will be your travel pass, granting you access to all public transportation. For your first train trip to Sydney Olympic Park, just show your RI-issued registration documents. If not a registered delegate, youll need to purchase applicable travel tickets. For schedules and fare information, visit www.131500.com.au and plan your journey. TRAVEL TO THE AIRPORT The privately owned Airport Link Trains and the Sydney Airport Station would not normally be covered by the NSW Government free travel pass. However, free travel has now been extended to both the Domestic and International rail stations for delegates departing Sydney during the free travel period (29 May 5 June). Delegates will be required to show their registration badge at the station to receive the free travel.

09.01.2022 Here are details of our Clubs farewell dinner next Saturday 21st June. Please RSVP asap. We would like as many past members and anyone who has been associated with Rotary Sydney CBD to attend as it will be a special evening.

07.01.2022 We invite you to visit the brand new Facebook page of ROMAC Australia & New Zealand. There, you will be inspired by wonderful Rotary success stories, as we provide life-giving surgery to children of the Southwest Pacific, Papua New Guinea and Timor Leste. You can use the Facebook search box to find the correct page.... For a quick Facebook search, type @romacfriends in the search box. When you visit the page, please LIKE and FOLLOW it.

06.01.2022 Congratulations to District Governor Garry Browne for a memorable inaugural year of the district - highlights included the RI Convention in Sydney, Shift 2014 a new concept incorporating the corporate world and top class leaders, the Golden Microscope Award and many more. The Changeover saw awards to Clubs and individuals in recognition of their service above self. Incoming District Governor Barry Antees was inducted as we look forward to sustaining the changes initiated by Garry Browne. Rotary Sydney CBD achieved its final Presidential Award and to collect the certificate was Past President Amy Hing-Young. A great way for Rotary Sydney CBD to end its 19 years of achievements in Rotary as it hands its charter in at midnight 30th June 2014! (Thanks to Grace Teng for the photographs.)

06.01.2022 ANDREW UPTON RECEIVES ROTARY PROFESSIONAL EXCELLENCE AWARD & PAUL HARRIS FELLOW RECOGNITION ******************************************************* Rotary eClub... One, the worlds first Rotary e-club, chartered in 2002, meets for dinner just once each year. Traditionally the dinner event recognises excellence in vocational and community service. Last night at the Rotary eClub One Annual Gala Dinner for 2014 in Sydney, the Creative Director of the Sydney Theatre Company, Andrew Upton, was honoured with the Rotary Professional Excellence Award. Introduced to 200 invited guests by Rotary eClub One President Deb Brackney, Andrew was presented with the Rotary Professional Excellence Award plaque by Rotary International General Secretary John Hewko. As part of the ceremony Andrew received Paul Harris Fellow recognition from D5450 Governor Dan Himelspach. Andrew, accompanied by his wife Cate Blanchett and son Roman, expressed his appreciation in an acceptance speech that paid tribute to the team of dedicated professionals who work with him to achieve significant and meaningful outcomes in youth theatre and environmental care. See more

06.01.2022 Following process is something that is lacking when looking at contemporary issues such as climate change and developing liveable cities.

05.01.2022 eClub One members and fellow Rotarians on the Central Australia Tour prior to the 2014 RI Convention in Sydney, attended the Club Meeting of the Rotary Club of ...Alice Springs. DGE Peter Ewing and Pres Deborah Dale Brackney were the guest speakers. It was a great night of fellowship and we thank the Rotary Club of Alice Springs and Pres Mike Smith for their hospitality - especially in changing their meeting date to accommodate our group. See more

05.01.2022 The Rotary Convention has gone mobile! For up-to-date program information and to plan your schedule, download the app for your smartphone or tablet here. The Transportation Guide and Program Book can be downloaded from riconvention.org in advance or accessed through the app.

04.01.2022 We currently have 80 people confirmed to attend our Farewell Dinner. Please, if you wish to join us, email Joan Richards Oam (details in the flyer) TONIGHT - to get your booking through. Pay at the door - $50 pp cash, cheque or Visa / Mastercard. Two courses (alternate serve) plus welcome drink, and live music entertainment. Its going to be a great night, so make sure you dont miss out.

03.01.2022 Some of us will remember this!

03.01.2022 At Central - Trains in platforms 1-5 go direct to Olympic Park!

01.01.2022 Last night - 21st June 2014 - we said farewell to Rotary Club of Sydney CBD. For all of us, especially President Joan Richards, charter member of the club formed 19 years ago, it was a sad event a night of nostalgia - but also uplifting and inspiring as we take the strategic step in a Rotary future in a new format as many of us transition to Rotary eClub One (Colorado, USA). Paul Harris recognitions were awarded to Ann Burleigh. Stephen Warner, Georgina Finn and Ralph Pali...garu. Donations were made to the Alola Foundation for 83 maternity packs (@ $25 each) for East Timor, Indigenous Adult Literacy Program (Jack Beetson) and the Safe House for Trafficked Women (Salvation Army). Many thanks to all who attended included our many supporters from other Clubs. We all had a wonderful time with thanks to the music provided by David Lakeman and Richard. It was a historical moment in Rotary history. (Photos with thanks to Grace Teng.) See more

30.12.2021 On this day in 2010!

18.12.2021 On this day in 2011!

04.12.2021 Dear friends - if you are interested in following the activities of members of this club - please 'like' Rotary eClub One.