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DG News August 2024 Now Out
Polio Plus Society: DG Partner Project 2024-25
 

Polio Plus Society: DG Partner Project 2024-25

Today, we stand on the brink of a monumental achievement in public health: the eradication of polio. This devastating illness primarily affects children, leading to paralysis and, in some cases, death. By eradicating polio, we can prevent untold suffering and ensure that no child will ever again experience the debilitating effects of this disease.
 
 
 
The eradication of polio is a testament to the power of global cooperation. Countries, organizations, and individuals from all walks of life have come together with a common purpose, showing us what we can achieve when united by a shared goal. We have a moral imperative to finish the job. The tools, knowledge, and resources to eradicate polio are within our grasp. To stop short of complete eradication would be to abandon the progress we have made and to condemn future generations to the threat of resurgence.
The final push to eradicate polio is not just a health initiative; it is a symbol of what humanity can achieve together. It represents hope, resilience, and our collective commitment to a better world. Let us all do our part to ensure that polio becomes a disease of the past, remembered only in the history books.
For the coming year, we challenge our clubs to increase their financial commitment to the Polio Plus fund. We encourage Rotary members and others to pledge at least A$100 per year to the PolioPlus Fund until polio is eradicated from the face of the earth.
John’s partner project for the coming year will be the support of End Polio, ensuring that we can place this disease into the history books forever. Consider the magic in our mission to eradicate polio. Decades ago, this seemed like an impossible dream. Yet, through unwavering dedication, strategic partnerships, and the relentless efforts of Rotarians worldwide, we are on the brink of making history. This is not just magic—it is the power of Rotary in action.
 
        
 
 
  
 
District Conference Newsletter 1 Now Out
2025 District Conference 

Discover the enchantment as we invite you to the Rotary District 9620 Conference 2025 'Connecting Communities: Unlocking the Magic of Rotary'


Join us in unraveling inspiring stories of individuals and communities whose lives have been transformed by the impactful initiatives of Rotary. Witness the extraordinary ripple effect as positive changes initiated in one community spread to neighbouring communities and beyond.

Connecting for Positive Change
Rotary's commitment to understanding and meeting the unique needs of each community will take centre stage at Toowoomba’s stunning Empire Theatre. Explore the magic that unfolds when individuals unite for a common purpose, fostering positive change.

Our conference speakers and sessions will reflect this alignment with Rotary's seven areas of focus, promising an insightful and enriching experience for all attendees.
Rotary Club of Brisbane International Gala 28th Sep.
July and August RARE Newsletters Now Out
Vale PRIP Glen Kinross
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Event Reminders (In case you missed them last time)
RCTE Outback Getaway
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 the 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 Sunday's GIST is midnight Friday. Requests coming in after Saturday 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.
 
Maggie Kuok (District Administrator)
Mark Williams (District Webmaster)
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