Anyone can view past eConnections with DG Jane, by clicking on this link https://rotaryeclub.org.au/econnections-with-dg-jane/
The District 9500 Virtual Conference announced during DG Jane's eConnections presentation. https://whyalla2020.org.au/
By Suzanne Gibson, governor of District 6440 (northern Illinois, USA)
For many of us, our Rotary family is an important part of our lives. These friendships connect us to our communities and the world and provide avenues of soul-enriching service.
These uncertain times caused by the coronavirus pandemic challenge us to be innovative and adaptable. In District 6440 (Illinois), all our clubs have canceled in-person meetings, following the advice of the U.S.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) and the need for social distancing. But that does not mean we have to give up on regular fellowship opportunities. Several of our clubs have already met this week virtually using Zoom.
The Rotary District Disaster Recovery Fund –
Your First Choice Fund to Aid Recovery in Communities.
When disaster strikes, our natural Rotarian instinct is to Help! Now!
This is an admirable quality of Rotarians across the globe. However, it is often the case that the wider community have the same quality and as can be seen with the current bushfire emergency, millions of dollars is being raised to “help”.
However, it is in the days, months and indeed years after an event, that communities still suffer.
What happened to our community playground, BBQ, Hall and critically mental health?
Sadly, these vital aspects of the glue that keeps communities together, are often overlooked.
Sadly, these vital aspects of the glue that keeps communities together, are often overlooked.
The E-Club and OPAL (SA Health) have launched our major project, Food For Health providing Healthy alternatives for a Healthier Lifestyle. The key focus of this project is to promote better food choices for a healthier lifestyle. Community Organisations and Service Clubs have an important role to play in encouraging these healthier lifestyles. This can be achieved by adopting guidelines and recipes from our website which will help our commitment to serve humanity by keeping you and your family healthy.
A special report prepared for Rotary International by the Johns Hopkins Center for Civil Society Studies estimated the value of Rotary member volunteer hours at $850 million a year.
That Rotary members log a lot of volunteer hours should come as no surprise to anyone familiar with the organization. But a new report just released by Johns Hopkins University provides a powerful look at the impact of all those volunteer hours.
Email District Governor
Jane Owens
Email District Secretary
Lynne LayngSecretary19-20@rotary9500.org
Post to: Rotary D9500
Adelaide Halifax St. Post Office
PO Box 6669
Halifax Street SA 5000
Halifax Street SA 5000
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