THE GIST
Breaking News
2023-24 RI Presidential Theme Announced
DGE Paul recently attend his final training at the RI International Assembly in Orlando Florida from 8 to 12 January 2023.  This is a mandatory training session for all DGEs and partners are invited. Both Paul and Sue attended the full Assembly meeting many of the 554 DGEs from around the world and their partners. The highlight of the IA each year is the first morning plenary session where the RI President Elect announces the theme for the coming Rotary year. At this year’s Assembly incoming RI President Gordan McInally gave an excellent speech introducing his theme of ‘Create Hope in the World’. (You can watch the announcement speech at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MmxTiFc5_I8 ). DGE Paul encourages all members to take 8 minutes of their time to watch President Gordon’s address to understand the background to the theme and it relevance not only to Rotary but also to every individual member in these challenging times.
Lexie Hamilton-Smith: Dos and Don'ts of Dealing with the Media 1st Feb (Paddington)
"Experience Trekking in the Himalaya" Dinner 22nd Feb. (South Brisbane)
Jazz in the Hangar 20th May (Caloundra Pacific)
Vale PDG Tony Holmes
District Minute - Phishing Scam
Help Wanted - RARE is Moving - Deadline 30th April
Next DG News  Deadline 27 January
Event Reminders (In case you missed them last time)
IGNITE with RC Browns Plains 3rd February
RC Salisbury 60th Anniversary Celebration 11th February
Next Century Gala Earlybird ends February 15th (Brisbane)
Rotary New Farm 10th Aniversary Celebrations 1st March
RC Beenleigh 70th Anniversary Celebration 3rd March
45th Australian Golfing Fellowship of Rotarians Tournament 26-31 Mar 2021 (AGFR)
Rotary Peace Fellow's Seminar 2023 April 22nd. - Save the Date
Melbourne 2023 - Sharing our Sunshine
District Interact 2023 Conference 7th May SAVE THE DATE
RAM "Finish the Fight Against Malaria" Congress 25th May
Nursing Essentials Conference  June 5 2023. (Global Nurses and Midwives RC)
Save the Date: 2023 District 9620 District Changeover 2nd July
How to get your news on the district Facebook page
The GIST and How to Get your Article in it
Welcome to the Gist! Rather than send multiple messages per week to club officers in the hope that they will channel your interests and pass on what is important to you, we will be sending one digest email per week using the Clubrunner platform which lists new things in the top section, and reminders of old news in the bottom section. That way, you only need to scan the top half of one email per week to get the Gist, and everyone gets the Gist!
 
This e-bulletin is published by your District Administrator and Webmaster to let Rotarians and any other subscribers know about what is happening in the district. The GIST is for time-sensitive brief stories sponsored by the District, a Rotary club, or a Rotary RAG or Fellowship.
 
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Event notices will run once only in the "Breaking News" section, and events will continue to be published down below in the "Event Reminders" section until the event has passed.
 
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  • Mandatory: The text that you would like to appear in thc calendar entry. Should include a teaser as to why someone would like to attend the event, ticket prices, etc etc. The text cannot include potentially sensitive information like email addresses, phone numbers and bank account details. If you wish to communicate these, put them in an image or PDF file that can be linked as a download document.
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How to get an event notice in the GIST

The GIST is published on Tuesday afternoons. The deadline to get an event notice in every Tuesday's GIST is midnight Monday. Requests coming in on Tuesday morning will be handled on a "best effort" basis. To get an event entry in the GIST, please do the following:
  • Mandatory: Get the event in the Calendar (see above)
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Please send event info to:  gist@rotary9620.org

 
We are always interested in hearing your feedback and suggestions on this.
 
Jenny Smith (District Administrator)
Mark Williams (District Webmaster)
Upcoming Events
Dos and Don'ts of Dealing with Media (Paddington)
Paddo Tavern
Feb 01, 2023
6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
 
Ignite! (RC Browns Plains)
Morning Fresh Cafe - Westpoint Browns Plains
Feb 03, 2023
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
 
Rotary Club of Salisbury 60th Anniversary Party
Sunnybank Community & Sports Club
Feb 11, 2023
6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
 
Centenary Impact Tour - New Farm
Brunswick Hotel
Feb 22, 2023
7:00 AM – 9:00 AM
 
Trekking in the Himalayas Dinner (South Brisbane)
Broncos Leagues Club
Feb 22, 2023
6:30 PM – 10:00 PM
 
Rotary New Farm 10th Anniversary Celebrations
Queensland Cricketers Club
Mar 01, 2023
6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
 
Rotary Club of beenleigh 70th Anniversary Party
Beenleigh Senior Citizen's Club
Mar 03, 2023
6:00 PM – 11:00 PM
 
District 9620 2023 District Conference
Brisbane City Hall
Mar 24, 2023 – Mar 26, 2023
 
45th A.G.F.R. Tournament (AGFR)
Tura Beach Country Club
Mar 26, 2023 – Mar 31, 2023
 
Centenary Impact Tour - South Brisbane
Hotel West End
Apr 17, 2023
5:45 PM – 7:45 PM
 
Rotary Peace Fellows' Seminar 2023
The Women's College, University of Queensland
Apr 22, 2023
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
 
RARE Warehouse Lease in Kingston Expires
Apr 30, 2023
 
District Interact 2023 Conference
Albany Creek State High School
May 07, 2023
 
Jazz in the Hangar (Caloundra Pacific)
The Queensland Air Museum
May 20, 2023
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
 
The Next Century Gala (Brisbane)
Howard Smith Wharves River Shed
May 24, 2023
6:30 PM – 11:30 PM
 
RAM "Finish-the-Fight Against Malaria” Congress
Crown Conference Centre, Melbourne
May 25, 2023 – May 26, 2023
 
Rotary International Convention 2023 - Melbourne
May 27, 2023 – May 31, 2023
 
Nursing Essentials Conference (GNMRC)
The Greek Isles
Jun 05, 2023 – Jun 14, 2023
 
Centenary Impact Tour - Woombye Palmwoods
Grounded Cafe
Jun 14, 2023
6:45 AM – 8:30 AM
 
District 9620 2023 District Changeover
Ipswich Civic Centre
Jul 02, 2023
12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
 
Rotary Club of Sumner Park 30th Anniversary Party
Aug 09, 2023
 
Rotary Club of Nundah 70th Anniversary Celebration
Aug 26, 2023
5:30 PM – 10:00 PM
 
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