Dear members and friends of the Rotary Club of Sydney Darling Harbour,
I must confess, I’m beginning to feel like a jinx. My Presidential year started with having to postpone the Club’s changeover. And now, as we approach what would otherwise be my first Club meeting as President, Sydney has now entered a harder lock-down on the back of increasing case numbers. These are challenging times for everyone, made all the more difficult by the fact that we can’t see our families, socialise with our friends or even engage in retail therapy!
I’m confident however, that if we all do the right thing Sydney will emerge from this temporary hibernation soon, and we’ll all be able see each other shortly. In the interim, it would take a lot more than a lock-down to stop the Rotary Club of Sydney Darling Harbour! Our recent virtual movie night was a lot of fun, and we’re hard at work developing new ways for the Club to engage its members virtually. Come rain, hail, shine or pandemic, the thing that makes me proudest to be a Rotarian is that we never stop looking for ways to put out hands to something useful.
I hope you all do well in lock-down, and I look forward to seeing your face (via webcams) soon.
Upcoming Events
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Digital Club Meeting – 14/7/2021: Carly Hussey July 14, 2021 at 7:30 am |
This week, we’ll be joined by Carly Hussey who will speak to us about her work with the Women’s and Girls’ Emergency Centre (WAGEC). Supporting women’s workforce participation is an economic and social priority. It benefits women and their families, their communities, business and the economy. For women impacted by homelessness, domestic violence, and social disadvantage, the barriers to workforce participation are multiple, compounding, and complex. Carly will be speaking about the great work she’s part of in this area, and the current challenges it faces.
For more information, or to get involved, visit https://rotarydarlingharbour.org.au/events/club-meeting-14-7-2021/
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Board Meeting – 21/07/2021 July 21, 2021 at 6:30 pm |
Board meetings allow for the Club’s leadership to discuss plans, co-ordinate on strategies and address Club issues. They allow the Club’s leadership a chance to discuss the our upcoming events and projects, and help ensure that we remain vibrant and cohesive. All members are welcome to attend board meetings, so please attend if you would like to sink your teeth into the administration behind our Club.
For more information, or to get involved, visit https://rotarydarlingharbour.org.au/events/board-meeting-21-07-2021/
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Digital Club Meeting – 28/7/2021 July 28, 2021 at 7:30 am |
Our digital club meetings are a great opportunity to discuss our upcoming events, ongoing projects and recent news from the comfort of your home office. If you are looking to give something back to the community, to develop professionally, to help steer exciting projects, or are just interested in making new friends, you are very welcome to attend our meeting.
For more information, or to get involved, visit https://rotarydarlingharbour.org.au/events/digital-club-meeting-28-7-2021/
Recent News
A Message of Thanks
The Rotary Club of Sydney Darling Harbour recently made a donation of 1,000 AUD to our friends in Nepal’s Rotary Club of Dhulikhel. Last week, they reached out to thank us for our support, and speak to the challenging circumstances Nepal finds itself in.
These funds will be used to provision masks and food to the disabled, and is part of the Rotary Club of Dhulikhel’s existing efforts to provide support to hospitals. To find out more about the Rotary Club of Dhulikhel, please visit their visual presentation at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sAjcm1H6zaQ
District Governor Video Bulletin
Our District Governor, Jeremy Wright has recorded this first Video bulletin – short and sweet, you can watch it here – https://youtu.be/a9Sl4-BC_zQ
All the details can be followed up via the District website https://rotarydistrict9675.org/
And don’t forget to subscribe and ring the notification bell so you can stay up to date on future District news!
Final Thoughts
One many things the Voyager 1 spacecraft has recorded on its golden record are the brain waves of a woman recently fallen in love. That woman is Ann Druyan, she was the creative director on the project and she had recently proposed to Carl Sagan.
Well, that’s it from me. Don’t forget that our next meeting is scheduled for 7.30AM on Wednesday the 14th of July, taking place online. For more information, including how to access the meeting remotely, please visit https://rotarydarlingharbour.org.au/events/club-meeting-14-7-2021/
Until next week,
Drew Sturgiss
President
Rotary Club of Sydney Darling Harbour