THE GIST
Breaking News
District Changeover 2nd July - Bookings Open
Bush Medicine Bush Dance 20th May (Jindalee)
Rotary Club of Brisbane 100th Anniversary Meeting 22nd May
Next Century Gala - Silent Auctions now Live! (Brisbane)
If you still have not got your ticket for the next Century Gala, you can still get your ticket to join us in celebrating our 100th Anniversary with 3 Rotary Foundation Trustees and Her Excellency the Governor of Queensland. If you can't make it, you can still help make the event a success for out three charities by bidding in our silent auction. Click on the image below to buy tickets or bid on items in the auction.
Waka Waka - It's Time for Africa Evening 3rd June (Rotaract Brisbane Rivercity and Rotary Brisbane International)
RARE Relocation Update 4 30th April
April 2023 RARE Newsletter Now Out!
Rotary Club of Mooloolaba Changeover 26th June
Expressions of Interest for RYPEN Executive and Leadership Teams Now Open
Bowel Scan Campaign Update 3
Event Reminders (In case you missed them last time)
Meri Freedom Bags: Call for Club Partners in District Grant (Ipswich)

Rotary Club of Ipswich is applying for a District Grant for Meri Freedom Bags and is seeking clubs who would partner in this application.

Meri Freedom Bags is a charitable volunteer network which makes re-usable sanitary bags for girls and women in Papua New Guinea.  It is a very worthwhile project and grant funding would assist in providing materials for making the bags and ongoing plans for sustainability by training in PNG.

If clubs are interested, please contact Rotarian Gay Muller, Founder and Co-Ordinator.

Ph. 0419650424

merifreedombags@gmail.com

Charity Golf Afternoon 5th May (Pine Rivers)
Decoupage and Pot Painting Workshop 13th May (GNMRC)
Legends Showcase 5th May (Mooloolaba)
District Interact 2023 Conference 7th May
Special Guest Speaker Tom Potter 10th May (Brisbane International)
Fun Casino Night 13th May (Maleny)
Volunteers Needed - Beenleigh Cane Parade 13th May (Beenleigh)
USC Moreton Bay Dinner 16th May (Pine Rivers)

Guest speakers include:

  • Amanda Boyes and Michelle Kennedy (Postdoctoral Research Fellows - Youth Mental Health)
  • Mara Neuendorff - Bachelor Business /Creative Industries - Rose Craig Bursary Recipient
  • Paul Martins - Chief Economic Development Officer, Moreton Bay Regional Council

 

RED RIDE against Domestic Violance 20th May (Caboolture)
An Evening of Brushing Kindness Cocktail Party 20th May (Rotaract Brisbane Rivercity)
Jazz in the Hangar 20th May (Caloundra Pacific)
David Hack Classic Meet 21st May (Toowoomba North)
RAM "Finish the Fight Against Malaria" Congress 25th May
ESRAG Environment Action Summit in Melbourne 25th May
Rotary Wine Appreciation Fellowship Pre-Convention Wine Tour 27th May
It All Starts with WASH! - Join us in Melbourne
Brookfield Trivia Night 27th May
Rotaract G'day Welcome Drinks at the Convention 27th May
Teddy Bear's Picnic! 28th May (Ormeau-Pimpama)
St. Jude's School Luncheon 10th June (Sumner Park and Greater Springfield)
Gemma Sisia Cocktail Party 12th June (Brisbane High-Rise)
St. Jude's School Dinner with Gemma Sisia 13th June (Cleveland) BOOKINGS NOW OPEN
Rotary Nomads Changeover 22nd June (New Date)
Ocean as Art Art Show 24 June (Alexandra Headland)
2023 Solstice Swim 25th June (Alexandra Headland)
Rotary Club of Cleveland Changeover Dinner 27th June
Rotary Club of Sunnybank Changeover and First Anniversay Celebration Dinner 26th June (Note Changed Date!)
Rotary Club of Sunnybank Hills Changeover 1st July
District Changeover 2nd July - Save the Date
Rotary New Farm Changeover 5th July
Redland Sunrise Rotary Club Changeover 6th July
Rotary Club of Brisbane Taylor Bridge Changeover 9th July
Rotary Club of Dalby Changeover 11th July
Rotary Roma Changeover 15th July
Event to be held at the Explorers Inn Fuction Centre 6:30pm
 
Rotary Club of St. George Changeover 16th July
Brisbane Rotary Art Show July 17-22
How to get your news on the district Facebook page
The GIST and How to Get your Article in it
Welcome to the Gist! Rather than send multiple messages per week to club officers in the hope that they will channel your interests and pass on what is important to you, we will be sending one digest email per week using the Clubrunner platform which lists new things in the top section, and reminders of old news in the bottom section. That way, you only need to scan the top half of one email per week to get the Gist, and everyone gets the Gist!
 
This e-bulletin is published by your District Administrator and Webmaster to let Rotarians and any other subscribers know about what is happening in the district. The GIST is for time-sensitive brief stories sponsored by the District, a Rotary club, or a Rotary RAG or Fellowship.
 
  • District Announcements
  • Club event announcements
  • RAG and Fellowship event announcements
Event notices will run once only in the "Breaking News" section, and events will continue to be published down below in the "Event Reminders" section until the event has passed.
 
Articles that report on past events and projects, anything of enduring significance, and anything else that does not fit the GIST publishing guidelines should be sent to the District Newsletter editor at newsletter@rotary9620.org.

How to get an Event in the Calendar

To get an event in the Calendar, please send the following information to gist@rotary9620.org:
  • Mandatory: The text that you would like to appear in thc calendar entry. Should include a teaser as to why someone would like to attend the event, ticket prices, etc etc. The text cannot include potentially sensitive information like email addresses, phone numbers and bank account details. If you wish to communicate these, put them in an image or PDF file that can be linked as a download document.
  • Mandatory:  Date, Time, Location. Please include the postcode in the location as this is needed to generate the location map. (Or the event could be online of course.)
  • Mandatory: Name of a Rotarian in the district who is the primary contact for the event.
  • Strongly recommended: An image to go in the calendar entry detail page. Landscape format works best.
  • Optional: Documents about the event like event flyers, etc etc. Max size: 5MB
  • Optional: Links that might be useful like bookings links, the home page of the charity you are supporting, etc.

How to get an event notice in the GIST

The GIST is published on Tuesday afternoons. The deadline to get an event notice in every Tuesday's GIST is midnight Monday. Requests coming in on Tuesday morning will be handled on a "best effort" basis. To get an event entry in the GIST, please do the following:
  • Mandatory: Get the event in the Calendar (see above)
  • Mandatory: An image in square or landscape format to be the article. If you send an image that is in portrait format, it will be cropped to square according to the GIST editor's judgement. It's OK to send a PDF Flyer - the editor will just do a screenshot and use that.
  • Optional: SHORT explanatory text which will go under the image. 200 words max. Long explanations should go in the calendar entry.

Please send event info to:  gist@rotary9620.org

 
We are always interested in hearing your feedback and suggestions on this.
 
Jenny Smith (District Administrator)
Mark Williams (District Webmaster)
Upcoming Events
Charity Golf Day (Pine Rivers)
Wantima Country Club
May 05, 2023
10:30 AM – 3:30 PM
 
Legends Showcase (Mooloolaba)
Venue 114
May 05, 2023
7:00 PM – 10:30 PM
 
District Interact 2023 Conference
Albany Creek State High School
May 07, 2023
 
Special Guest Speaker Tom Potter (RCBI)
Calamvale Hotel
May 10, 2023
6:30 PM – 10:00 PM
 
Decoupage and Pot Painting Workshop (GNMRC)
May 13, 2023
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
 
Beenleigh Cane Parade (Beenleigh)
Beenleigh
May 13, 2023
2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
 
Fun Casino Night (Maleny)
Maleny RSL Hall
May 13, 2023
6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
 
USC Moreton Bay Dinner (Pine Rivers)
Murrumba Downs Tavern
May 16, 2023
6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
 
Centenary Impact Tour - Rotaract Brisbane Rivercity
Pig 'N' Whistle Riverside
May 17, 2023
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
 
Moreton Bay Red Ride (RC Caboolture)
Caboolture Showgrounds
May 20, 2023
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
 
Bush Medicine Bush Dance (Jindalee)
Jindalee Primary School
May 20, 2023
6:30 PM – 10:00 PM
 
Evening of Brushing Kindness (Brisbane Rivercity)
Can You Keep A Secret
May 20, 2023
7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
 
Jazz in the Hangar (Caloundra Pacific)
The Queensland Air Museum
May 20, 2023
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
 
David Hack Classic (Toowoomba North)
Aerotic Hangar, Toowoomba City Aerodrome
May 21, 2023
8:30 AM – 2:30 PM
 
Rotary Club of Brisbane 100th Anniversary Meeting
Friday's Riverside - Riverside Centre
May 22, 2023
12:00 PM – 2:30 PM
 
The Next Century Gala (Brisbane)
Howard Smith Wharves River Shed
May 24, 2023
6:30 PM – 11:30 PM
 
RAM "Finish-the-Fight Against Malaria” Congress
Crown Conference Centre, Melbourne
May 25, 2023 – May 26, 2023
 
ESRAG Summit and RAGTime Event
Melbourne Central
May 25, 2023
12:00 PM – 9:00 PM
 
WASH - Join us in Melbourne!
Rendezvous Hotel
May 26, 2023
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
 
Rotary International Convention - Melbourne 2023
May 27, 2023 – May 31, 2023
 
RWAF Pre-Convention Wine Tour
Departs Melbourne CBD
May 27, 2023
12:30 PM – 10:30 PM
 
Brookfield Trivia Night
Brookfield Showgrounds Hall
May 27, 2023
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
 
Rotaract Australia G'Day Drinks
In-Convention Event
May 27, 2023
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
 
Teddy Bear's Picnic (RC Ormeau Pimpama)
Heritage Park
May 28, 2023
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
 
Waka Waka - It's Time for Africa (Rotaract BNE RC)
Murrarie Progress Hall
Jun 03, 2023
6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
 
Gemma Sisia Book Launch (Sumner Park, Springfield)
Brighton Homes Arena Events Room
Jun 10, 2023
12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
 
Gemma Sisia Cocktail Party (Brisbane High-Rise)
St Lucia Golf Club
Jun 12, 2023
6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
 
St. Jude's Dinner with Gemma Sisia (Cleveland)
Redlands Sporting Club
Jun 13, 2023
6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
 
Centenary Impact Tour - Woombye Palmwoods
Grounded Cafe
Jun 14, 2023
6:45 AM – 8:30 AM
 
Rotary Nomads Changeover
Ingenia Holiday Park
Jun 22, 2023
2:30 PM – 6:00 PM
 
Board and DLT Meetings
Phil Boron Memorial Centre
Jun 22, 2023
5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
 
Ocean as Art Art Show (Alexandra Headland)
Alexandra Headland Surf Lifesaving Club
Jun 24, 2023
10:30 AM – 4:00 PM
 
2023 Solstice Swim (Alexandra Headland)
Alexandra Headland Surf Lifesaving Club
Jun 25, 2023
7:00 AM – 2:00 PM
 
Rotary Club of Mooloolaba Changeover
Mooloolaba Bowls Club
Jun 26, 2023
6:00 PM – 9:30 PM
 
Rotary Club of Sunnybank Changeover Dinner
Parkland Restaurant
Jun 26, 2023
6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
 
Rotary Club of Cleveland Changeover Dinner
Fiction Bar and Restaurant, Raby Bay Harbourside
Jun 27, 2023
7:00 PM – 9:30 PM
 
Rotary Club of Sunnybank Hills Changeover
Robertson Gardens Hotel Restaurant
Jul 01, 2023
9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
 
RCs Toowoomba Garden City & Toowoomba City C/Over
Picnic Point Function Centre
Jul 01, 2023
11:30 AM – 3:00 PM
 
District 9620 2023 District Changeover
Ipswich Civic Centre
Jul 02, 2023
12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
 
Rotary Club of Alexandra Headland Changeover
Alexandra Headland Surf Club
Jul 05, 2023
6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
 
Rotary New Farm Changeover
Brunswick Hotel
Jul 05, 2023
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
 
Rotary Club of Redland Sunrise Changeover
Wellington Point Sporting Club
Jul 06, 2023
6:00 PM – 9:30 PM
 
Rotary Club of Lockyer Valley Changeover
Forest Hill School of Arts
Jul 08, 2023
11:30 AM – 3:00 PM
 
Rotary Club of Brisbane Taylor Bridge Changeover
Tennyson Room, Brisbane Golf Club
Jul 09, 2023
7:45 AM – 10:00 AM
 
Rotary Club of Dalby Changeover
Country Club Hotel Dalby
Jul 11, 2023
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
 
Rotary Club of Roma Changeover
Explorers Inn Function Centre
Jul 15, 2023
6:30 PM – 10:00 PM
 
Rotary Club of St. George Changeover Dinner
Australian Hotel
Jul 16, 2023
6:30 PM – 10:00 PM
 
Brisbane Rotary Art Show
Central Plaza One (CP1) Foyer
Jul 17, 2023 – Jul 22, 2023
 
District Board and DLT Meetings
Phil Boron Memorial Centre (Bostock House)
Jul 20, 2023
4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
 
Rotary Club of Sumner Park 30th Anniversary Party
Aug 09, 2023
 
District Board Meeting
Phil Boron Memorial Centre
Aug 17, 2023
4:00 PM – 6:30 PM
 
Rotary Club of Nundah 70th Anniversary Celebration
Aug 26, 2023
5:30 PM – 10:00 PM
 
District Board and DLT Meetings
Phil Boron Memorial Centre
Sep 21, 2023
4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
 
World Polio Day
Oct 24, 2023
 
District Board Meeting
Phil Boron Memorial Centre
Oct 26, 2023
4:00 PM – 6:30 PM
 
District 9620 AGM
Phil Boron Memorial Centre
Nov 12, 2023
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
 
District Rotary Foundation Seminar
Phil Boron Memorial Centre
Nov 12, 2023
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
 
District Board and DLT Meetings
Phil Boron Memorial Centre
Nov 16, 2023
4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
 
District Board Meeting
Phil Boron Memorial Centre
Jan 18, 2024
4:00 PM – 6:30 PM
 
District Board and DLT Meetings
Phil Boron Memorial Centre
Feb 15, 2024
4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
 
Rotary's Birthday
Feb 23, 2024
 
District 9620 2024 District Conference
Seaworld
Mar 08, 2024 – Mar 10, 2024
 
District Board Meeting
Phil Boron Memorial Centre
Mar 21, 2024
4:00 PM – 6:30 PM
 
District Board and DLT Meetings
Phil Boron Memorial Centre
Apr 18, 2024
4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
 
District Board Meeting
Phil Boron Memorial Centre
May 16, 2024
4:00 PM – 6:30 PM
 
District Board and DLT Meetings
Phil Boron Memorial Centre
Jun 20, 2024
4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
 
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