NEWSLETTER - 15 JULY 2025 (Jul. 09, 2025)

Tuesday, 22 July 2025

in the

Elizabeth Room,

Mounties Community Club

Meet in M Bistro for a meal from 6 pm

Meeting will commence at 7 pm

Guest Speaker: Kim Meredith - Liverpool Women's Refuge

Partners, Guests are welcome to attend

8 July 2025

President Ted Mlynarz opened his first meeting as President for 2025/6.

We had apologies from Jim Leahy, Vinod Reddy, Lakhena Rudling, Peter Beadle, Greg Gibbs, Rinna Ly, John Bonnici, John Pillay, Shiva Nandan and Peter Beadle.

President Ted thanked Jim Rudling for organising the Changeover dinner, Russell Seojardi and Lakhena Rudling for conducting the auction and raffle on the night and Charles Hili for representing him at the changeover.

ANNUAL CHANGE OVER DINNER

Saturday, 28 June 2025

Secretary Jim Rudling welcomed around 60 members, their partners and guests to our 22^nd

Annual Changeover Dinner welcoming members. Noting apologies from District Governor Warwick Richardson, Incoming President Ted Mlynarz, Jim Leahy, Sam and Silvia Capra, Peter and Margaret Beadle and Geoff Gibbs.

Jim also acknowledged District Governor Nominee Shane Burette, the representatives from Cambodia Vision and Rory McVeigh and Sofia from Flypink.

President John Pillay gave an overview of the Club’s achievements during the past year before handing Certificates of appreciation to Monique Bressington, Vinod Reddy, Alan Hall, Pauline Hall, Pranesh Ram, Lakhena Rudling, Rory McVeigh, Jim Rudling and Rose Nandan for the special assistance they had given him during the year.

John the presented a ceremonial cheque for $149,000 to Rory McVeigh representing the amount raised for the National Breast Cancer Foundation through our fundraising with FLYPINK in October 2024.

Next was the awarding of Paul Harris recognitions to Lally Reddy, Russell Soedjadi and Shiva Nandan for their special contributions to the Community and our Club.

John then handed the Chain of Office to Charles Hili, representing incoming President Ted Mlynarz who was in hospital and unable to attend.

Charles Hili spoke on behalf of Ted detailing plans for the 2025/6 Rotary year.

We finished the night with the auction of a hand carved wooden “Elephant and Baby” and raffle.

Membership fees (as invoiced) can now be paid by cash or card at meetings or deposited to the Clubs account

St George Bank

BSB 112 879 - Account 426 052 676

Reference - Your name

Email advice to:payments@rotaryliverpoolwest.com.au

Only 5 members are yet to pay their fees.

HELP US MAKE OUR MEETINGS IN 2025 INTERESTING AND INFORMATIVE WITH GUEST SPEAKERS AND PRESENTERS.

If you know of anyone please advise Club Service Director Greg Gibbs to schedule a time.

District Governor, Renga Rajan has advised that he and the District Officers vision for 2025–26 is clear, focused, and bold. They have identified five key strategic priorities — our District “Hi Five” Goals:

Grow to 1,200 Members – Strengthen our clubs and expand our reach through intentional growth and engagement.
Raise $250,000 for The Rotary Foundation – Support life-changing projects locally and globally through generous giving.
Launch “Rotary Got Talent” – Celebrate the talents within our Rotary family and build stronger fellowship.
Host a Youth Business Conclave – Empower and inspire young leaders through dialogue and opportunity.
Execute One Big Public Image Project – Amplify Rotary’s presence and purpose through a signature district-wide initiative.

These priorities are more than goals — they are a collective call to action. With your support and leadership, I am confident we will not only achieve them but create lasting impact in the communities we serve. This bulletin will be your monthly source of inspiration, showcasing success stories, club highlights, and opportunities for engagement. Let it reflect the energy and excellence that define our district.

FEED THE HOMELESS

MARTIN PLACE

Monday, 4 August 2025 - 6 pm

We will be back in Martin Place distributing meals, drinks and clothing to the homeless of our City. If you are able to assist in any way contact President John Pillay.

Donations of food and good quality clean clothing would also be appreciated.

LIVERPOOL

POLICE OFFICER OF THE YEAR 2025

5 August 2025 - 6:30 for 7pm

Show Room - Mounties Community Club

254 Humphreys Road, Mt Pritchard NSW

We are looking for sponsors and donations of raffle prizes for the Liverpool Police Officer of the Year Awards in 2025

Individual Tickets are $80 per person and final numbers are required on 15 July 2025

RYLA is a life-changing program, providing an incredible opportunity to develop yourself as a leader alongside 75 participants. This will be a week of your life that you’ll never forget, and we’d love you to be involved!

When and where is RYLA?

RYLA will be held on Sunday 18 January to Friday 23 January 2026. Grevillea at The Tops conference centre, 51 Bandana Gardens, Stanwell Tops, NSW 2508. You must be able to attend for the entire duration of the program.

RYPEN, The Rotary Youth Program of Enrichment, is for young people aged 14 to 16 years and caters for teenagers who have shown qualities and application in everyday life which deserve further development.

RYPEN uses the common bonds of learning, co-operation, and friendship to design activities which facilitate trust and self-esteem. RYPEN seeks to broaden each participant’s horizons culturally, socially, and academically, providing the inner foundations for a strong future.