District Events
May 2021 
Friday 14th May 2021
 
For more information and to register Click Here
 
Editor's Note: This event has a Covid-19 Safe Plan including observance of 2 square metres per person, QR Code check-in and Hand Sanitizers. Masks may be worn but are not mandatory.
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For more information Click Here
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Australian Golfing Fellowship of Rotarians - Maroochydore Tournament 2021
The 43rd annual tournament of the Australian Fellowship of Golfing Rotarians will be held at the Maroochy River Golf Club, Maroochydore, Queensland from May 16th to 22nd 2021.
The event is held on a seven-year rotation between the Australian states and territories, raising significant funds for projects and fostering fellowship between Rotarians and guests from across the country. The fellowship also extends to those who do not play golf with a series of tours and visits to local places of interest. We all get together at various functions during the week.  Some have continued to attend the AGFR annual events for over 20 years due to the great fellowship.
 
The Rotary club organising the tournament is awarded the privilege of donating a large amount of the proceeds to the charity(s) of their choice. The Rotary Club of Maroochydore has chosen WISHLIST as its major beneficiary. This charity is an enormous support to Sunshine Coast hospitals, their patients, families, and medicos providing funds for research, medical equipment and specialised support services improving the Medical capability of the coast for the whole community.
The extensive golf programme includes competitions for a variety of daily prizes and perpetual trophies, uniquely named after past Rotary Presidents. There will also be some other contests and games included for fun such as: longest drive, closest to the pin and hole in one.
 
Please note – registrations close 31 March 2021.
Saturday 22nd May 2021
 
For more information and to register Click Here
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Rotary District 9810 2021 Training Assembly 
 
On behalf of District Governor Elect Dr Daryl Moran, I invite all members of our District to register for one or more sessions in this year’s District Training Assembly.
 
The Assembly will be held online via Zoom sessions, scheduled from Sunday 23rd May through to Sunday 30th May.  Registrations may be made through Trybooking, via the following link: https://www.trybooking.com/BQLTP
 
Please contact me should you have any questions.
 
PDG Tony Monley OAM
D9810 Learning & Development Chair
acmonley@gmail.com   0438 515 273 
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Whitehorse Rotaract 21st Birthday - Save The Date (Saturday May 29th 2021)
Whitehorse is turning 21!!!!!

We will be celebrating the achievements and friendships of Whitehorse Rotaract over 21 years.
 
Friends, Family, Past members, Rotaract and Rotary supporters join us to have a memorable night with a lot of fun.
2021 Virtual Rotary International Convention - (12th June to 16th June 2021)

Each year, Rotary members from all over the world come together to discover new opportunities to increase our impact, broaden our reach, and strengthen our ability to adapt for future success. It’s also the perfect venue to find new ways to enhance your Rotary experience. The 2021 Rotary International Convention will be held virtually. Visit convention.rotary.org for more information.

To register click here
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Save this Date - 8th October 2021
‘No Time to Die’
 
Presented by the
Rotary Club of Wandin Inc.
proposed for showing on the revised release date
Friday 8 October, 2021
Croydon Theatres Cinema One
3 Hewish Road Croydon
Screening start 6:30 pm,
Doors open 6:15 pm,
Subject to Covid – 19 restrictions and theatre management.
Cost (to be advised) per ticket to help fund the
 Taveuni (Fiji) Eye Surgery project.
Additional donations accepted.
Booking details to be advised
 
For further information email Brian Hodgson at brianhodgson47@gmail.com
To see a list of Rotary Markets in the District Click Here
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Finding calmness, whilst social distancing:
  • Limiting news consumption to trusted sources like The World Health Organisation
  • Walking
  • Reading
  • Listening to quality podcasts
  • Daily gratitude, writing, sharing (start a WhatsApp group called ‘daily gratitude’ with your closest friends/fellow Rotarians)
  • Helping vulnerable people in our community
 
There are incredible resources out there for free for us all to use. Here are some free tools that have been recommended:
 
Meditation:
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Hi to all.
 
Highlights will now come out Monthly during the second week of each month.
 
If you would like to see previous versions of "Open Doors" or "Highlights" click here.
 
So please send me your upcoming events to highlights9810@gmail.com prior to the next edition of Highlights which will be sent out on Monday 14th June.
 
All the best
 
Michael Ellinger 
Rotary Club of Oakleigh Clayton Huntingdale
Highlights Editor