Rotary Club of North Hobart in North Hobart, Tasmania | Community organisation

Rotary Club of North Hobart

Locality: North Hobart, Tasmania

Address: Black Buffalo Hotel, Federal Street, 7000 North Hobart, TAS, Australia

Website: https://www.rotaryclubnorthhobart.org.au

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23.01.2022 Today at Rotary we had an extra toast. We received a message from the Rotary Club of Bromley in the UK, mentioning that they would be toasting our club tonight because of the anniversary of Tasman's sighting of this part of the world and naming it in honour of Anthony Van Diemen. So it seemed only fair we toasted the Bromley Rotary Club and had a wonderful speaker in Mark Heyward to talk to us about his life in Indonesia. Thanks R C Bromley and thanks to Mark and Sopan for joining us.

22.01.2022 Peace building is one of the areas of focus of our Rotary Foundation. November is Rotary Foundation month.

22.01.2022 This year nine new members were inducted into the Rotary Club of North Hobart. Three members left us but we have three potential members waiting to be join (or rejoin) in the new year. The Rotary Club of North Hobart has a fabulous friendly lot of members who have fun working together on inspiring and engaging projects. Congratulations to President Brian Claridge and everyone in the club on a very rewarding year.

21.01.2022 This week has seen Rotary Tasmania hosting the Science and Engineering Challenge, one of the eleven youth programs offered by our district. A big thanks to Youth Director Julian Type for representing our club as one of the volunteer supervisors at the southern heats.

21.01.2022 Last night our guest speaker at Rotary was Rick Cazaly from the New Town High School Old Scholars' Association, telling us all about the Urban Food project at the community garden in front of Kickstart Arts. Rick is seen, in the foreground, weeding. Thanks, Rick, for a fantastic presentation.

20.01.2022 Our speaker at Rotary on Tuesday 22 September will be PAG Biddy Fisk, discussing the work of Rotary Tasmania Community Care. Another special guest on the evening will be PDG John Dare. Welcome, Biddy and John.

20.01.2022 Our speaker at the Rotary Club of North Hobart on Tuesday 24 November is Dr Mark Heyward, a Tasmanian-born teacher and writer. Mark will be joined by his wife Sopantini. Did you know that the Tasmanian Education Department used to operate a school in Indonesia? It was Mark’s experience as principal of that school that sparked his intercultural life journey. Come and hear the story. We meet in the Black Buffalo Hotel at 6pm.

19.01.2022 This weekend was the Rotary Tasmania Fellowship weekend in Taranna and Stewart’s Bay. PP Roslyn Teirney is pictured with three members of the host club, Rotary Club of Tasman Peninsula.

18.01.2022 Yesterday this news became official. Hearty congratulations to Jennifer Jones. Jennifer E. Jones, a member of the Rotary Club of Windsor-Roseland, Ontario, Canada, has been nominated to become Rotary International’s president for 2022-23, a groundbreaking selection that will make her the first woman to hold that office in the organization’s 115-year history. Jones will officially become president-nominee on 1 October if no other candidates challenge her. Jones says she sees... Rotary’s Action Plan as a catalyst for increasing Rotary’s impact. As we reflect upon our new strategic priorities, we could have never envisioned that our ability to adapt would become our North Star during what is inarguably the most profound time in recent history, Jones said in her vision statement. Silver linings rise out of the most challenging circumstances. Using metric-driven goals, I will harness this historic landscape to innovate, educate, and communicate opportunities that reflect today’s reality. As the first woman to be nominated to be president, Jones understands how important it is to follow through on Rotary’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Statement. I believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion begins at the top and for us to realize growth in female membership and members under the age of forty these demographics need to see their own reflection in leadership, Jones said. I will champion double-digit growth in both categories while never losing sight of our entire family. Jones is founder and president of Media Street Productions Inc., an award-winning media company in Windsor. She was chair of the board of governors of the University of Windsor and chair of the Windsor-Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce. She has been recognized for her service with the YMCA Peace Medallion, the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal, and Wayne State University’s Peacemaker of the Year Award, a first for a Canadian. Jones holds a Doctor of Laws (LL.D.). A current Rotary Foundation trustee, Jones has been a Rotary member since 1997 and has served Rotary as RI vice president, director, training leader, committee chair, moderator, and district governor. She played a lead role in Rotary’s rebranding effort by serving as chair of the Strengthening Rotary’s Advisory Group. She is the co-chair of the End Polio Now Countdown to History Campaign Committee, which aims to raise $150 million for polio eradication efforts. Jones recently led the successful #RotaryResponds telethon, which raised critical funds for COVID-19 relief and was viewed by more than 65,000. Jones has also received Rotary International’s Service Above Self Award and The Rotary Foundation Citation for Meritorious Service. She and her husband, Nick Krayacich, are members of The Rotary Foundation’s Arch Klumph Society, Paul Harris Society, and the Bequest Society. To learn more about Jones, read her interview and vision statement outlining her goals for Rotary. Source : Rotary

17.01.2022 An invitation to celebrate Christmas with the residents of Bethlehem House, staff members, board and other supporters.

17.01.2022 Oh yum yum. We are so proud to share this post from Campbell Street Primary School. We helped them grow the spinach that they cooked with today.

17.01.2022 Our member Derek Chambers of Jackman Builders is frequently the recipient of awards for excellent craftsmanship. Today on Grand Designs the story of a project of Derek’s on a very difficult site featured. Congratulations PP Derek for your fabulous vocational service.

15.01.2022 Rotarians are still searching for motivated new Tasmanians and mentors to come on a life-changing leadership adventure - ten days sailing the tall ship "Windeward Bound" this December. View the clip and tag young people with potential Grade 9 up. Applications are overdue now but there are still places to be filled so please keep spreading the word.

15.01.2022 End Polio Now. Just two countries to go. Keep going, Rotary International. Raise awareness and raise funds. Bill and Melinda Gates will give $2 for every $1 we raise.

15.01.2022 Get out and about on Metro buses to celebrate Seniors Week!

15.01.2022 Checking on the vege beds at Campbell Street Primary School. Can you pick out the spinach, chillies, snap peas and potatoes, snow peas, spring onions and radishes? So far, so good. In the second picture there are lettuce plants instead of snap peas. The children are watering the garden responsibly. Seeds and seedlings have been in for one week and two days.

13.01.2022 Our club was delighted to welcome as our guest speaker this week Past President Heather Henri from the Rotary Club of Tasman Peninsula. Heather generously made a special trip to explain the Rotary Tasmania Fellowship Weekend at Taranna, which is coming up in November. See the DG News for full details or check with your club secretary. See you on the peninsula. :)

13.01.2022 Congratulations to Shirley Thorne, who this week received the Rotary International Excellence in Service to Humanity Award. We are all grateful for the wonderful example you set of service above self. A big thank you from all members of our club.

12.01.2022 President Elect Suze Lord, President Brian Claridge and Past President Roslyn Teirney at the Group 3 Forum last night.

12.01.2022 Rotaractors are having a working bee on Sunday to clean up the New Town Rivulet. Anyone keen to join the effort?

12.01.2022 Past Rotary International Director John Thorne and his wife Shirley, pictured at District 9830 Changeover.

11.01.2022 At Rotary this week we focused on Vocational Service. Our speaker was a mechanical engineer, Tom Phillips, who told the story of his working life in South Australia, Queensland, Victoria and Tasmania. Tom spoke warmly and members found his presentation very interesting and inspiring. Thank you Tom for giving up your time to tell our members about Nyrstar and your other positions.

10.01.2022 PDG Una Hobday urges us to PLANT A SEED FOR CHANGE. Our club's Fresh Food for Families project is shared in this edition of the Food Plant Solutions newsletter. Read with pride! https://foodplantsolutions.org/november-2020-newsletter/

09.01.2022 Very happy supporter of this venture

09.01.2022 Congratulations Shirley. What an honour to receive the Award for Excellence in Service to Humanity from Rotary International! Well done from your Rotary Club of North Hobart friends.

08.01.2022 Donate Life is a focus of DG Michael Plunkett's partner, PAG Gayle Plunkett. Today is Donate Life Thank You Day.

07.01.2022 This is Esther, who is now a teacher in Kenya, thanks to the financial support of our club and BCC Africa.

07.01.2022 Thank you to Past President Jenny Kerrison for her blog post explaining the Rotarians Against Malaria work in Timor-Leste and Indonesia. https://www.rotaryclubnorthhobart.org.au/current-activities

07.01.2022 Looking for somewhere ethical and transparent to make a donation to do good? The Rotary Foundation ticks all the boxes. A consistently top-rated charity.

06.01.2022 This evening we really enjoyed our vocational visit to Turnbull’s Funerals.

04.01.2022 Today Rotary Tasmania is meeting face to face to experience the Zone 8 Conference. Rotary Club of North Hobart is glad to be well represented.

04.01.2022 Received this morning from Rotary International: "Congratulations! Your club has earned the Rotary Citation, the most significant award a Rotary club can achieve, for 2019-20. During a year that was challenging for many Rotarians around the world, your club demonstrated a commitment to achieve its goals, which ultimately helps strengthen Rotary and shape our future." Well done to all members of Rotary Club of North Hobart for their service in 2019-20.

04.01.2022 Past President Heather Emmett is the Rotary Club of North Hobart's champion for Tasmanian Rotarians and Rotaractors Against Plastic. Heather speaks with passion to encourage members to refuse plastic containers.

02.01.2022 The Smith Family’s Toy and Book Appeal has been launched for 2020. These first donations show that our members think the children will enjoy reading. Thank you to Lesley Mackay and Peter O’Brien for their presentations.

02.01.2022 Today is the service celebrating the life of the late Past District Governor, Tony Colman. May he rest in peace. May his wife Liz and his family be comforted by the messages of clubs like ours who were encouraged by Tony and Liz to make a difference in the lives of others. Vale.

02.01.2022 This week the Rotary Club of North Hobart had as our guest speaker Past President Heather Henri of the Rotary Club of Tasman Peninsula. She is pictured with our Club Secretary, Chris Webster. Heather's club is organising the 2020 Rotary Tasmania Fellowship Weekend from Friday 20 - Sunday 22 November. Be there or be square!

01.01.2022 Members of the Rotary Club of North Hobart present when Shirley Thorne was given the Rotary International Excellence in Service to Humanity Award by IPDG Michael Cooke on Saturday. We are super proud of Shirley. Thank you for such deep commitment to your community.