The Rotary Club of Mosman



Calendar

SEPTEMBER:

Mon 2nd.  Peter Ableson(past Mosman Mayor)-History of Mosman

Wed 4th.  Board Meeting: & Dinner – Mosman Rowers.

Sat 7th.  Mosman Markets – Rotary Stall

Mon 9th. Club Forum:  Director Update plus Club Member Q&A

Mon 16th. Lincoln Parker: Is Australian prepared for global conflicts?

Mon 23rd. Jakob Zaleski: Rotary-Sponsored Youth Camp Student

Mon 30th. Nenita Hammer – Service NSW, Savings & Support offerings

 

OCTOBER:

Wed 2nd. Board Meeting: & Dinner – Mosman Rowers 

Sat 5th.  Mosman Markets – Rotary Stall

Mon 7th.  Public Holliday – No Meeting

Mon 14th. Club Forum: Director Update plus Club Member Q&A

Mon 21st.  Pali Gill: New Member Introduction

Mon 28th. Ken Robertshaw(PDG 1040)Kayaking Down Mississippi  

 

NOVEMBER:

Sat 2nd.  Mosman Markets – Rotary Stall
Mon 4th.  Marium & David Fergusson New Mbr Intro: TBC

Wed 6th.  Board Meeting: & Dinner – Mosman Rowers

Mon 11th. Club Forum:  Director Update plus Club Member Q&A

Mon 18th. TBA …..

Mon 25th. Donna Braye:Local Studies Coordintor, Mosman Library

 

DECEMBER:

Mon 2nd. TBA …….

Wed 4th. Board Meeting: & Dinner- Mosman Rowers

Sat 7th.  Mosman Markets – Rotary Stall

Mon 9th. Club Forum Director Update plus Club Member Q&A.

Thurs 12th. Mosman Night Markets – Rotary Stall

Mon 16th. No Meeting – Christmas Dinner Week (Date TBC)

Mon 23rd. Christmas Week. – No Meeting

Mon 30th. New Year Week. No Meeting

 

JANUARY 2025:

Mon 6th No Meeting … Club Picnic Saturday 11th (To be confirmed)

Sat 11th.  Club New Year Start Picnic ..

Mon 13th.   TBA …..

Wed 15th. Board Meeting: &  Dinner – Mosman Rowers ?

Mon 20th. Club Forum:  Director Update plus Club Member Q&A.

Mon 27th.  TBA ……

 

 

 


Latest News

Next Weeks Speaker – Prof. Mikhail Prokopenko, The University of Sydney – A New Deal For Ukraine

During his presentation Prof. Prokopenko will review a continuing pattern of Soviet/Russian invasions into neighboring countries and discuss the post war reconstruction of Ukraine in the spirit of the post WW2 New Deal for Europe.
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Rotary Peace Monument

Our club has been a strong supporter of Rotary Peace Fellowships - Through academic training, practice, and global networking opportunities, the Rotary Peace Centers program develops the capacity of peace and development professionals to become effective catalysts for peace. The fellowships cover tuition and fees, room and board, round-trip transportation,
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ANZAC Day thanks from Mosman RSL

On behalf of the members of the Mosman RSL sub-Branch I thank each of you, your staff, members and students for your participation in the ANZAC Day commemoration services both at the Mosman War Memorial and at the Dawn Service at Georges Heights. Your participation ensured that the 2023 commemoration
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Club and District Changeovers are fast approaching

Late June every year is a time of change in the Rotary world. At that time of the year, all 34,000 Rotary Clubs around the World conduct a Changeover ceremony which brings NEW leadership, NEW ideas, a NEW theme and renewed vitality to each Club.  This changeover of leadership occurs
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Rotary Health Bequest from PP Ian Fitzpatrick

Our beloved member Past President Ian Fitzpatrick passed away in August last year. His estate has just made a significant donation to the Australia Rotary Health Research Fund. The fund is closely associated with Mental Health issues.  PP Blair recalls Ian’s involvement with Rotary Health Perhaps the most important project
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Become a Centurion and help towards our Rotary Foundation commitment

Our club regularly commits to a contribution to the Rotary Foundation and over the years has derived significant benefits in the form of District and International matching grants. One way of helping is through the Centurion Program. This was initiated many years ago by the districts in Australia and New
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Marco at the SCG for Swans vs GWS

Ruth and Barry took Marco to experience an AFL game at the SCG on Saturday. Unfortunately for our team of Sydney Swans supporters, Giants star Toby Greene kicked a clutch goal in stunning fashion just before the final whistle to snap a two-game losing streak against their crosstown rivals. This
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Monday’s Speaker – Peter Large on Books in Home

Our club is a long term supporter of Books in Home, a project that gives young school students new books for them to keep and enjoy at home. This week Peter Large will be coming to update us on the scheme. Peter Large is the CEO and Chairperson of the
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KIT – Keeping In Touch

Hello to All Members – I am currently putting together our next KIT – Keeping In Touch – and request some input from you – just a couple of lines is fine – what’s been going on in your life – future plans – travel – family news ? I
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Winter RYPEN – Invitation to the final day lunch and graduation

PP Halyna would like to organise a few members to go to Springwood on June 13th to attend the final lunch and afternoon presentations. She anticipates 4/5 members could go to the Blue Mountains in one car. Please contact Halyna no later than May 15th if you are able to
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Zali Steggall MP comments on our guest speaker

The following was recently added to Zali’s Facebook page   Last November Vivienne Paduch, a young Warringah constituent, did us proud when she represented the Australian Federal Branch at the 11th Commonwealth Youth Parliament in Trinidad & Tobago. Over 4 days young people aged 18 to 29 came together in
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ANZAC Day Dawn Service

President Mark and PE James together with other club members attended the dawn service at Georges Heights. Mark and James laid a wreath on behalf of our club. President Mark also attended a commemorative service on Sunday and again laid a wreath on behalf of our club.
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A short history of the Mosman Jigsaw Project

Our major fundraiser for the last 2 years has been the design, production and sale of a jigsaw featuring Mosman.   The idea of a double sided jigsaw was the inspiration of PP Mark Alderson. After some discussion the then President, Richard Vahtrick gathered together a committee of new members
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Monday’s Speakers: Rob Sturrock Re Anzac Day – Women and Children Left Behind Plus the National Youth Science Forum

PP Rob Sturrock will be giving a short Anzac orientated talk on Women and Children left behind when their menfolk went off to war in 1914-18. Anica Wong + Bethany Walker on the National Youth Science Forum (NYSF) Anica and Bethany are from Queenwood School for Girls.  Our club sponsored
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Veterans’ Stories, occurring next week at the Landship Gallery, Middle Head, Mosman.

On behalf of the Headland Preservation Group (HPG) the Mosman Art Gallery is delighted to invite our members and friends to a special exhibition, Veterans’ Stories, occurring next week at the Landship Gallery, Middle Head, Mosman. Exhibition Dates Tuesday 25 April, ANZAC Day following the Dawn Service Saturday 29 and
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Zone 8 Regionalisation Pilot Receives Financial Support from Rotary International Board

The Regionalisation Pilot Project Team Co-chairs Ingrid Waugh (NZ/Oceania) and Peter Frueh (Australia) have issued the following update: Following our all member communication on 14 March, the Regionalisation Core Team submitted the business case to the Rotary International Board on 11 April 2023, seeking financial commitment to commence the pilot. We
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DISTRICT GRANTS FOR 2023-24

PE James and PP Richard attended the International Meeting at last week’s District Conference. One aspect of the meeting was District Grants. These are funded by the Rotary Foundation but allocated by District. There is a limit of $2500 for domestic projects and $5000 for international projects. Grants are to
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District Assembly

District 9685 held the first part of its 2023-24 Assembly on April 15th at Epping Boys High School. Attending from our club were P-E James plus Richard, Barry, Ruth and Derek.  DGE Christine Owen went through various aspects of her plans for the coming Rotary year with emphasis on next
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Monday’s Speaker – Vivienne Paduch on the 11th Commonwealth Youth Parliament

The Commonwealth Youth Parliament (CYP) is one of the CPA’s most popular programmes and brings together participants aged 18-29 representing the nine CPA Regions – Africa; Asia; Australia; British Islands and Mediterranean; Caribbean, Americas and Atlantic; Canada; India; Pacific; South-East Asia. The week long Commonwealth Youth Parliament provides a key
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Marco on the Royal National Park Coastal Track

PP Derek and exchange student Marco took advantage of the Easter Holidays to attempt the 30km coastal track running through the Royal National Park. It takes around 1 hour on the train to Cronulla and then 30 mins on the Ferry to get to the start point at Bundeena. Then
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Our Projects

Musical Soiree 15th September 2023

Books in Homes in Northern NSW Macleay River Region

Rotary Peace Fellowship

Mosman Art Gallery for the Mosman Youth Art Prize for 2022

Women and Children First – Helping domestic abuse and homelessness victims

Donation Cheque presented to Bear Cottage.

Tonga Tsunami Relief Fund

Pacific Dermatology Project

AUSTRALIA DAY BBQ – BALMORAL

Donation to ENGINEERING AID AUSTRALIA

CHRISTMAS RAFFLE 2021

Mobile phone support for women in refuges

Donation of refurbished IT equipment to Mary’s House

Rotary Charity Collection Box at the airport

Play for Australia

SUPPORT FOR VIETNAM – KN95 face masks

TIMOR-LESTE FLOOD RELIEF

Jigsaw Puzzle of Mosman 1890’s to 2020’s

Living For Climate

MODEL UNITED NATIONS ASSEMBLY 2021


About Us

Rotary Club of Mosman

Our club has been a leading service organisation on the North Shore of Sydney since it was formed over 60 years ago. We are completing sixty years on 1st January 2021.

Members contribute their time, energy and passion to sustainable, long term projects both within Australia and across the globe. Each project has its own specific humanitarian aims but common to all is a desire to make the world a better place. Examples include disease prevention and treatment, disaster relief, water and sanitation, etc.


Come and see us

We look forward to meeting you and helping you explore the exciting world of Rotary

secretary@mosmanrotary.org.au,  Mobile:0447791218

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