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25.01.2022 Meet our speaker Jennifer Hewett - Political Journalist via Zoom. After the US elections.

24.01.2022 Time to Change and Rotarians need to decide is it time to take Action? At the age of 27 years I was honoured to be invited to join the local Rotary Club, quite ...prestigious in those days, I was told very firmly by a PDG we were not a fundraising organisation, but one who put Service first. We changed every year to keep vibrant, relevant and we were a catalyst for helping the community take forward projects, Rotary moved on to remain flexible in its service. In the 1980's we lived in a very different world of today, Rotary has indeed a fantastic track record of 115 years of Service and some incredible achievements over those years. However our founder Paul Harris was a visionary and innovator, he urged us to be evolutionary and sometimes revolutionary, it is Rotarians, time now to revolt whilst being evolutionary, time to be an organisation that meets the needs of the 21st Century. The time has come to face reality, every Rotarian must ask the questions 'Do we want Rotary to be in this world another 100 years as an inspirational organisation that takes action?' and 'Will we help the change or will we carp that change should be resisted and for those who attempt to bring us into a fast moving society they must be stopped?' On becoming a District Governor I don't seek popularity or being alone, I'd hoped to help Rotary be the change and give back what it has given me. An exciting journey, the ability to work with different teams, an international friendship network, greater understanding of world culture, the ability to share ideas and be a change maker in a world that still has many issues to tackle. I sort a role which wasn't being alone or doing it alone, but doing it with like minded people who had the same goal as innovators and Social Change advocates. Our present predicament of being in a pandemic makes it harder for all, here I advocate care of each other and kindness. For an organisation that cares about our community and the world, our care internally must be 100% too! Our modern world of Technology & Social Media, needs Rotarians to be adaptable, fast moving and ready to be more inclusive. It doesn't matter what age you are, it is our need to live in a fast moving society that still needs lots of Action and Care, not one that is anchored to days past and an inability to make decisions on the move, that take us forwards and continues to respond to need at home and internationally. So all my Rotarians and Rotaractor friends, our time is now, do we want to be that Service organisation of the 21st Century that is ready to help build the new normal. Or are we still in that time-warp where we cling to our Standing Orders, old ways, bling and decisions that must be done in the 'right way of days past'? Turning the tanker can take an age or we can realise that the iceberg is getting closer! Let's throw the chairs overboard into the sea, let's get rid of the weight that's stopping the turning and let's steam onto to new destinations with people clamouring to be on this exciting journey with us. DG doesn't stand for Dumping Ground, it stands for 'Doing and Going' and it hopes that we are all in this together to Take Action and Give Service in a world that needs Rotary for many more years to come.

23.01.2022 In case you missed it, here is a recording of today's Sydney Rotary Club meeting with Brian Toohey as guest speaker.

22.01.2022 Join us to celebrate an amazing year with amazing leaders! The evening will showcase 24 RYLArians, 6 Community Projects and the amazing people that made this program possible. Attendance is free, and Donations to the Program are welcome. Please register your attendance by claiming a ticket.

22.01.2022 Rotary Club of Maroubra has made a donation of groceries to South Eastern Community Connect.

20.01.2022 In case you missed it, here is a recording of Sydney Rotary Club's special PeaceDay event, featuring a discussion by Ramesh Thakur on how to balance realism and idealism in today’s United Nations, PLUS screening of three videos showcasing Australia’s most important promoters of peace and their unique perspectives, AND the presentation of Rotary's Community Peace Award to Craig Foster, representing Play for Lives.

19.01.2022 #FlashbackFriday Rotarian John Given OAM conferring with broadcaster and MC Ray Hadley OAM at the 2014 Rotary NSW Police Awards function.

18.01.2022 It's time to get into the Christmas spirit with a bit of help from PCYC and Adam Thompson a couple of years ago.Mark your diary - 11 Dec - PCYC South Sydney Children's Christmas Party. Details in Monday's Rotary Update.

18.01.2022 Coming soon to your Rotary Club.

18.01.2022 Sydney Rotary Peacebuilders Group and United Nations Association of Australia (NSW) are pleased to release one of the three Peace Perspectives Videos to celebrate the International Day of Peace. This video features some of the most prominent community members who are focused in promoting peace through their daily work. Join us together with Dr Patricia Jenkings from United Nations Association of Australia NSW Division - UNAA NSW, Chris Tan from Australian Human Rights Commission, Janelle Weissman from UN Women Australia, Craig Foster, Gem Romuld from ICAN Australia, Dean Parkin from From the Heart, Janice Petersen SBS from SBS News, Justin Koonin from ACON, Susan Biggs from Sydney Peace Foundation and Prof. Sev Ozdowski AM from Australian Multicultural Council.

17.01.2022 While many of our clubs are meeting virtually, we still continue to have a positive impact in our communities. Find out how your club can still promote your activities and service projects. https://on.rotary.org/3pqbrlm

17.01.2022 The guest speaker at Sydney Rotary Club's online meeting on Tuesday 6th October will be Kim Edwards, the World Bank's Senior Country Economist for the Pacific. He works closely with Pacific governments on policy issues related to macroeconomic management, economic growth, and building resilience to shocks. Kim has led budget support operations in Samoa, Tonga, and Vanuatu. Visitors welcome.

16.01.2022 This morning Darling Harbour Rotary Club held their first hybrid meeting. It helps to have a couple of competent tech-heads as members to ensure everything goes smoothly. Meeting featured Northcott Society (formerly NSW Crippled Children), a wonderful charity started by Sydney Rotary Club many years ago.

16.01.2022 Sydney Rotary's Community Peace Award Play for Lives The recipient of the 2020 Rotary Club of Sydney Community Peace Award was the Play for Lives campaign. This campaign has been mobilising our professional athletes off the bench and into the thousands of essential volunteer positions left vacant in the wake of the Coronavirus. Former Socceroo and now community cohesion activist Craig Foster accepted the award on behalf of Play for Lives at the Sydney Rotary Club 's special Peace Day event today.

15.01.2022 #FlashbackFriday The very successful End Polio train ride returns on Friday 23 October. Catch up with Mark Anderson and his team as they visit 189 stations on the Sydney Network in 24 hours.

15.01.2022 NEW MEMBER: Rotarian Ying Ho Ying Ho having been proposed for Rotary membership by Club Service Director Alexey Prokopenko and then Club secretary Dimitry Palm...er advising our members that Ying Ho had been duly elected to membership of our Club. President Usha Garg was able to induct our new member Ying Ho, a musician, into our Rotary family. This was also my first induction of a Rotarian said President Usha. Ceremonially, Ying was presented to President Usha. She was removed from her dinner table, escorted and protected by Sergeant-at-Arms Nick Hamilton-Kane. President Usha began the induction process. She outlined to Ying, a Rotarian’s responsibilities. She also told Ying that she was now a member of Rotary International and would be welcome at any of the 35,000 Rotary clubs in 200 countries throughout the world. Before Ying was presented to the assembled members President Usha pinned the famous recognised symbol; the Rotary wheel to her person The attached photographs identify the Rotary induction of Ying Ho CONGRATULATIONS to Rotarian Ying Ho

11.01.2022 Sydney Rotary Club's Secretary, Roger Xie. has been out early catching up with leading CEO's.

11.01.2022 We are getting ready for Reconnect Week 2020. All around the world, Rotarians and alumni willl gather to share their experiences, network with each other, and exchange ideas for staying involved in Rotary. As October 5-11 nears, we will continue to update this site. So keep checking back. Look at some of the posts below to inspire your next event to welcome your local alumni back to Rotary.

10.01.2022 One Day. One Focus: Ending Polio Is your club celebrating World Polio Day on October 24, 2020? Click this link to purchase official End Polio Now merch: http://...rdusupplies.com.au/end-polio-now/ #endpolionow #rotary #officialmerchandise

10.01.2022 Thanks Bruce. The grounds will be looking good for the Christmas Party for Children at PCYC South Sydney on 11 December, organised by Sydney Rotary Club.

09.01.2022 It's another great day! Charlene was helped by HeadStart Homes to get out of Social Housing and into her OWN HOME! A homeless woman with 5 children was then a...ble to move into Charlene's old place! During HeadStart Homes' early days, one of our Darlings, Angela Bradley helped them set up... See the video below. The Darlings get a little mention at the end.

08.01.2022 The guest speaker at Sydney Rotary Club's lunchtime meeting on Tuesday 1 December will be Professor Simon Jackman who commenced as Chief Executive Officer of the United States Studies Centre in April 2016. He will discuss America and the World after the 2020 election: what does it mean for Australia? Simon’s research has appeared in the leading journals of political science, in a publishing career spanning thirty years. Between 1996 and 2016, he was a Professor of Political Science and Statistics at Stanford University.

07.01.2022 Sydney Rotary Club's guest speaker at their lunchtime meeting on Tuesday 24 November will be Professor Talal Yassine OAM. He will discuss "Ethical Investing is all the rage, but what does it truly mean? Australia’s addiction to weapons, alcohol and gambling revenues. Visitors welcome.

07.01.2022 For those members who missed the excellent presentations at the Rotary Zone 8 Virtual Conference, here is the link to a recording of the event - bit.ly/36bC5aw

05.01.2022 Join us to celebrate Christmas and the end of a challenging year as we cruise beautiful Sydney Harbour with the Coves, Breakfast and the Salvos Band

02.01.2022 With special presenter, Annette Sneyd of Northcott at The Rotary Club of Darling Harbour breakfast meeting this morning, 25 November.

02.01.2022 #TBT: Future-looking words of wisdom from Arch Klumph, the father of The Rotary Foundation.

02.01.2022 #FlashbackFriday Celebrating PCYC's 80th birthday with local MP back in 2017.

01.01.2022 Kicked off our monthly Plastic Free Oceans Project at Wanda Beach today! Cleaning up our local beaches is a small but important act for the environment and comm...unity. It was also a great way to get together while social distancing. Thank you Mark Speakman for coming along. All are welcome to lend a helping hand with us next month, Saturday 24th October. See more

01.01.2022 The Rotary magazine Photo Awards are now open! Submit your best photo through 15 December at on.rotary.org/photo2021

01.01.2022 THIS IS THE GREAT DEBATE OF THE CENTURY! The Rotary Clubs of Sydney and Melbourne will be celebrating their Centenary early next year. To celebrate this historic occasion, the first two Rotary Clubs in Australia will be engaging in a Great Debate on Thursday 5th November, 2020 commencing at 6:30pm. The Melbourne and Sydney Rotary Clubs will debate: REVERSING CLIMATE CHANGE IS MISSION POSSIBLE.... The Debate will support - Give Every Child a Future - which is a Rotary Australasia centenary project to save lives by vaccinating 100,000 children across nine Pacific Island countries against three diseases and to establish sustainable vaccination programs in each country. See more