News July 2011
District Simlified Grants
Applications for Rotary Clubs in D9830 for DISTRICT SIMPLIFIED GRANT (DSG) for local and International humanitarian projects that benefit the community and/or improve the lives of the economically disadvantaged are now open.
Examples of recent Club utilization of simplified grant funds within D9830 communities have been :-
- Community Barbecue shelter
- Syringe Drive for Palliative Care Unit and heater for Dementia Unit old aged home.
- Gymnasium equipment for rehabilitation facility for young offenders and their families.
- Community Seating.
Details and application form here.
District Change-Over
The Changeover Luncheon was held at the Bagdad Community Hall on June 26th. . The excellent turnout from around Tasmania was testimony to the strength of Rotary in Tasmania.
DG Peter's message included these comments...
"Welcome to 2011-12. It is going to be a great year for Rotary in District 9830.
How do I know that? It is evident from the wealth of talent and passion amongst the Rotarians with whom I have come into contact through our various training sessions – Leaders; PETS; and District Assembly - probably the best attended in recent years."
"RI President Kalyan Banerjee has a personal message for Rotarians:
"Rotary is the greatest organisation in the World today. It encompasses both friendship and the dynamism of change, of progress, of serving other people, taking care of other people, and working for peace. Are we living up to our full potential? If not, what would you like to do about it?" "
Read DG Peter's remarks in full.
Congratulations to the following Clubs who won awards
John and Shirley Thorne award for Rotary Foundation Support - Rotary Club of Central Launceston
District Club of the Year Rotary Club of Spring Bay
Best Club Newsletter Rotary Club of Sandy Bay
Best Attendance Rotary Club of Howrah
Follow the Yellow Boat Road
Robert Pennicott and fellow skipper Mick Souter, from Pennicott Wilderness Journeys
departed Sydney on 31st May and embarking on a 12,000 nautical mile journey anticlockwise around Australia
arriving back in Sydney at the end of August.. Their trip is divided into 77 segments, ranging from 60 to 420 miles.
On 48 of the segments, one or two seats per boat will be auctioned to the highest bidder.
All of this to raise funds for Rotary's End Polio Now program.
Follow the Yellow Boat Road for Rotary's End Polio Now campain.
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