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As we celebrate the centenary of Rotary in Australia and New Zealand, we are reminded of
the 100 years we have spent making a difference to the lives and destinies of generations; an
extraordinary milestone deserving of reflection, celebration, and immense pride.
HUMANITY IN ACTION - Celebrating 100 years of Rotary
clubs in Australia and its near island neighbours has been
launched. A complimentary copy is being hand delivered
to each club but additional copies at $25 each can be
HUMANITY IN ACTION - Celebrating 100 years of Rotary clubs
ordered by accessing the order form here.
in Australia and its near island neighbours has been launched.

A complimentary copy is being hand delivered to each club but additional
copies at $25 each can be ordered by accessing the order form here.
MAY IS YOUTH SERVICE MONTH

MAY IS YOUTH SERVICE MONTH
Rotary has a long history of working with Youth. Clubs
engage with Youth Programs such programs as Rotary
Rotary has a long history of working with Youth. Clubs
Youth Leadership Award (RYLA), Rotary Youth Program of
engage with Youth Programs such programs as Rotary
Enrichment (RYPEN), Rotary Youth Driver Awareness
Youth Leadership Award (RYLA), Rotary Youth Program
(RYDA), National Youth Science Forum (NYSF) Rotaract,
of Enrichment (RYPEN), Rotary Youth Driver Awareness
Interact and Youth Exchange etc.,
(RYDA), National Youth Science Forum (NYSF) Rotaract,
In April, three Youth Programs were offered:
Interact and Youth Exchange etc.,
•
Youth Sailing Challenge - 14 participants
In April, three Youth Programs were offered:
•
RYLA Seminar at Nunyara – 36 participants
• Youth Sailing Challenge - 14 participants
•
RYPEN at Woodhouse - 67 participants
• RYLA Seminar at Nunyara – 36 participants
• RYPEN at Woodhouse - 67 participants
These are truly life changing opportunities for the participants, and I thank the work of the
program committees and leaders who ensure these programs are successful and deliver the
These are truly life changing opportunities for the participants, and I thank the work of the program
best outcomes for the participants. Thank you to the clubs for your commitment to
committees and leaders who ensure these programs are successful and deliver the best outcomes for
sponsoring participants to these programs.
the participants. Thank you to the clubs for your commitment to sponsoring participants to these programs.
Yours in Rotary
Yours in Rotary
DG David Jones
DG David Jones
“The more we increase the active participation and partnership with young people, the better
we serve them. … And the more comprehensively we work with them as service partners, the

more we increase our public value to the entire community.” — Carmen Martinez

CENTENARY CENTURIONS
RYLA 2021

Rotary marked 100 years of service in Australia and New Zealand in
April. What better way to celebrate than by becoming a ‘Centenary
Centurion’!

Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) attendees April 22 - April 28
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