Volume 25, Issue 15 Wed. 19th October, 2022
Every spoken word arouses our self-will.
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Rotary Public Speaking
Competition
Friday 14th October
SCAS students Georgia and Aarohi
provided thoughtful speeches espousing one of the elements of the Rotary 4-way test.
Both were outstanding ambassadors for their school.
Thank you to their accompanying teacher, Elissa Strahley, and to our own Tony Lanzafame who organised this important event.
We also learned more about CSU.........
International Student Program
This program continues to be in strong demand in Port Macquarie.
The course provide international student work AND Post Study Work (PSW) rights. This enables students to work and to remain in Australia for a period of time at the conclusion of their course.
Most popular courses include:
- Master of Professional Information Technology
- Bachelor of Nursing
- Bachelor of information Technology
- Bachelor of Business Studies
- Master of Professional Accounting - Professional Practice
- Bachelor ofAccounting
- Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science
Pro Vice Chancellor
International Students
Mike Ferguson
President Neil Black, Kate Wood-Foye (CSU) and Mike Ferguson (CSU)
.....and inducted a new member!
Our NewEst
Sunrise Member
Welcome Evelyn Chandler!
Next meeting
Our meeting this Friday 21st October – 7am for a 7.15am start will be a social get together for a BBQ at McInherney Park to celebrate HAT DAY & raise money for Australian Rotary Health and in particular mental health.
Please wear your fanciest or silliest hat - prizes for best hat and once again Julie will lead us in some racing fun & games. Please note as there is now no electricity at the park please BYO your own tea or coffee.
Recognise and celebrate carers across Australia
16 - 22 October 2022
2.65 million Australians provide care and support to a family member or friend.
Many do not see themselves as carers. This report was published this week and highlights the value of our caring economy.
Editor's note to self!
Got your attention?
These are blue houses but have you been to Jodie and Mark's Blue Shack?
Not to be missed after a few years of absence!
October Calendar Update
Friday 21st- Race Hat meeting at a park
Julie Garland organising
Saturday 22nd - Working Bee at Rotary Hall : 8am
Tuesday 25th - Sports Day Awards at Panthers
Friday 28th - No meeting in lieu of Sports Awards
Saturday 29th - Douglas Vale Winery is looking for help setting up marquees which starts at 7am and should take about 2 hours. Please email Lyndon if you can help.
Sunday 30th - Blue Shack event - see above
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Another opportunity to have some fun, make a beautiful and unique christmas decoration and socialise with your Rotary friends!!
We are looking for 10 lucky people to join in on a wonderful Arthouse Industries Native Christmas Wreath workshop:
All materials including a drink on arrival are included in your ticket price of $85.
You will learn about design as well as the processes needed to create a beautiful piece this season using gorgeous natives, flowers and foliage.
Di has secured the 9th of December at 6pm...ONLY 3 vacancies left.
DON"T MISS OUT!
contact Di Hicks
October 27 is Children's Day
Sherryl Robinson 1
0th Jessica Harper
October 22 is Wombat Day
October is International Walk to School Month
Vicki Finch 11th Dottie West
October 2 is Grandparents Day
Marissa Clift 17th Margot Kidder
Geoff Moore 17th Russell Gilbert
Sandra Hollins 22nd Sarah
Bernhardt
October 27 is Teachers' Day October 29 is National Bandanna Day October 30 is Grandparents' Day
BANK DETAILS
We bank with the Newcastle Permanent Building Society
BSB: 650 000
A/C: 532526601
Do you have a fundraising idea?
Important news for our President, Neil Black?
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2022-23 Sunrise Board Details
President - Neil Black
President Elect - Diane Hicks
Secretary - Lea Lloyd
Treasurer - Pam Foye
Club Service - Diane Hicks & Colin Norton
Community Service - Helen Palmer
International Service - Jenny Sinclair
Vocational Service - Marissa Clift & Peter Vane
Youth Service - Sandra Hollins
Public Relations - Allison Massey
Rotary Foundation - Ian Simpson
Immediate Past President - Steven Bruce