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October 2021  DG Newsletter
                                       Dear fellow Rotarians, partners and friends of Rotary,

                                       September has been a really busy month, with many District events as well as Jenny and
                                       I continuing our visits around the district. As I am writing this report, we have completed
                                       28 of our visits (who’s counting!) We have been fortunate to be able to visit the clubs in
        South Australia and that COVID restrictions have had minimal impact. We continue to think of those of our
        district that are interstate and look forward to the day when it’s safe for restrictions to lift so that these
        clubs can return to normal operation. Jenny and I are currently looking at our schedule to see if we can
        adjust our visits to our interstate clubs.

        As previously mentioned, Jenny and I have been enjoying our visits to clubs and continue to be amazed at
        the commitment our Rotarians and their clubs to supporting the community and Rotary International. Fun
        and Fellowship is still very much alive in our clubs and we look forward to our continued visits over the
        coming months.

        Earlier this month, Jenny and I travelled with our Rotary club to the Flinders Ranges on our C.R.O.E. trip
        (Campbelltown Rotary Outback Experience).
        Twelve 4WD vehicles and around 30 Rotarians
        and Friends of Rotary travelled to the Flinders
        Ranges. We visited some amazing places, some
        only accessible by 4WD. We experienced great
        fun and fellowship and had some of the youngest
        and oldest members of our club travelling with us.
        We also learned a lot about the Flinders Ranges
        area and visited station owners and got to
        understand the challenges they have all been
        facing with the drought. We were also able to
        support the local community, showcase Rotary
        and raise money for the Royal Flying Doctor Service,
        (over $30,000)

        As many would be aware, Rotary Clubs during the
        last 12 months have been supplying hay and financial assistance to our rural areas. It was great to see the
        recognition these people had for Rotary and they were pleased to return the favour by supporting the RFDS
        – a very important organisation for them. This was a great Rotary experience. Fun, Fellowship, Fundraising,
        Promotion of Rotary, Supporting of Community and Learning about our backyard. Congratulations to Mal &
        Val Hanson and the Rotary Club of Campbelltown for a great adventure.
















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