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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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