Events

Join us for an informal get-together and great fellowship at Alcott's Dining Room where two large tables have been reserved.

The Alcott has an extensive menu with small Plates/Entrees ranging from $13.00 -$ 25.00 and main courses ranging from $26.00 - $34.00. Everyone is catered for with vegetarians and gluten free meals.

They also serve great Burgers, Salads and delicious Desserts. Extensive range of wine, beers and non alcoholic beverage available from Alcott's bar, 'club style' .

All food and beverages ordered and paid for individually.

Family members, friends and visitors, everyone most welcome. Looking forward to sharing a great evening with you.

Looking forward to seeing you there!

The end of the year is approaching at an alarming rate. Let's all celebrate the end of another somewhat unusal year due to circumstances beyond anyone's control. The Changeover will be celebrating the achievements of DG Lindsay May and all Clubs in our District, and welcoming incoming DG Mina Howard and her teams.

This will be another fantastic Rotary event to be held at Hornsby RSL - another sign of normality returning. The date is Saturday, 2nd July 2022. Commencement time 6.30 pm for 7.00 pm.

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Our Changeover Dinner is an event not to be missed. We encourage all members to attend to celebrate the handing over of the "Chain of Office" from President Lalitha Warren to President-Elect Tania Mace.

Dress Code: Black Tie/Lounge Suit/ Cocktail Wear

The evening's programme:

6.00 pm for 6.15 pm

Entertainment by Philip De Villiers

7.10 pm sit-down with a 2 course meal being served following introductions. 

Menu:     (Alternate drops)

Mains:     Black Angus Eye Fillet, Chive Mash, Vine Ripened Tomato, Wilted Spinach, Red Wine Jus (gf) 

                Corn fed Chicken Supreme, Braised Potato, Green Beans, Mushroom, Spec Jus (gf)  

                Vegetarian Option:

                Creamy Wild Mushroom Pappardelle, Chimichurri and Parmesan

 Dessert: (Alternate drops)

                Vanilla Bean Panna Cotta, Berry Compote

                Chocolate Ganache Slice, Raspberry Coulis and Crème Patisserie

                (GF available on request)

               Tea and Coffee served.

Cost per person is $70.00 per member and guests.             

Please register your attendance as soon as possible .The Roseville Golf Club requires 8 days notice of numbers.        

Pre-pay into our club's admin account BSB 032 085 Acct No 319 550  your SURNAME as reference please.

Venue: The Roseville Golf Club, 2 course dinner with entertainment and splendid formalities, $70 per persons.

Come along and extend a warm welcome to President Tania's first meeting in the new Rotary Year.

This week we will are back the Diddy, c/o Longueville Sportmans Club.

Catering at the Diddy is by Lusso Bistro (Menu attached). You order and pay individually.

On arrival proceed to the bar area to place order.

This week's meeting is back at The Diddy, c/o Longueville Sporting Club.

Cnr. Kenneth Street & River Road, Lane Cove NSW 2066

Catering is by Lusso Bistro. You order and pay individually. On arrival proceed to the bar and place order.

Geoff spent 12 years in ornamental horticulture included Royal Botanic Garden, Sydney employment, training at Ryde School of Horticulture and development and ownership of a regional NSW garden centre.

A Rotary Club of Ryde Rotarian since 2002, Geoff has served as President for two years, been a Board member on a number of occasions and has been an active member of many project teams. He has supported two District Governors from his club and until this year has been involved in the District-wide Vocational Excellence Award. Geoff is one of a number of Rotarians working to promote the great efforts of Australian Rotary Health.

Meal service:          Pan Seared Salmon with Green Beans, Lemon Rosemary Roasted Potatoes and Hollandaise Sauce.

Vegetarian Option: Mushroom Gnocchi with Spinach and Creamy Pamesan Nut Basil Pesto

Geoff Brennan spent 12 years in ornamental horticulture included Royal Botanic Garden, Sydney employment, training at Ryde School of Horticulture and development and ownership of a regional NSW garden centre.

While Rotary International had been thinking about how we continue to be relevant, so too had a group of forward-thinking Rotarians from our zone.

In 2021 we put our hand up and formally requested the RI Board to support us to take our thinking further and explore a different structure that could enable us to be more effective at addressing challenges and sustaining Rotary for the future.

They have given us their support and now we are asking you to support a pilot to explore, develop and test new ways of doing Rotary appropriate for our part of the Rotary world, all the time ensuring we don t lose what we value – service and friendships.

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While Rotary International had been thinking about how we continue to be relevant, so too had a group of forward thinking Rotarian from our Zone.

Email us for zoom link via "contact us" on top of this website.

Isha Deodhar from the Beecroft Rotary Club has been invited to be our speaker on how they have successfully organised and run the community project "Young at Heart Festival" over the last couple of years.

Catering at the Diddy is by Lusso Bistro (Menu attached).  You order and pay individually.

On arrival proceed to the bar area to place order.

Gillian Batt has been the CEO of Sydney Community Services, located at Pottery Lane, Lane Cover over a number of years.

Lane Cove Rotary has been a constant supporter of the Sydney Community Services and we look forward to being updated

by Gillian on the activities and plans the organization currently has.

Catering at the Diddy is by Lusso Bistro (Menu attached).  You order and pay individually.

On arrival proceed to the bar area to place order.

Ray Rees from the Sydney Heritage Fleet is our Speaker on the subject of:

James Craig,- 1874 Tall Ship.- Restoration of the Barque James Craig – History of the ship and what led to it becoming a hulk in Southern Tasmania. It leads right through its rescue, restoration, and operation

Barque James Craig is rightly famous around the world. She is Sydney’s only 19th Century square rigger (or Tall Ship) and her incredible restoration to full sailing condition was recognised in 2003 by the World Ship Trust’s award of their prestigious Maritime Medal.

Her restoration cost almost $A30 million and took nearly 40 years to complete after she was rescued from Recherche Bay in far southern Tasmania.

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Join us for an informal  evening at the splendid Woolwich Pier Hotel.

Award-winning Head Chef Glenn Tabudlo has taken a new direction with the food offering in line with the venue redesign.

The new brasserie menu influenced by modern and classic French flavours and the Japanese ‘umami’ offers a wide range of dishes:

Snacks & Tasting Plates $10 -$32.     Mains $26- $43.     Desserts $16.

Guests order and pay individually from the extensive menu and from the bar.

ROMAC provides life saving and dignity restoring surgery for children from island communities of the southwest Pacific. 

ROMAC is assisted by many eminent Australian surgeons who generously respond to requests for assistance and is a project of the Rotary districts in Australia and New Zealand.

"In the last 2 years because of the challenges of COVID, we have been unable to bring children under the age of 15 years from the Oceania Islands, who needed urgent life threatening surgery/procedures, which were unavailable for them in their home countries.

The good news is that the Australian Government has now lifted the ban and our first patient, a 2 week old baby girl from Tonga arrived last weekend and has been admitted into the Canberra Womens and Children Hospital for immediate surgery.

Another patient from the Solomon Island with severe burns is planned to arrive in the coming weeks".

Catering at the Diddy is by Lusso Bistro (Menu attached).  You order and pay individually.

On arrival proceed to the bar area to place order at kitchen window.

Sue Liu - "Wildcard-Sue proudly supports Rotarians for Bees NSW.

She uses her art and community networks for good to bring about change, with the philosophy of Engage, not Enrage.

She’s committed to raising awareness of Australian native wildlife, with a particular specialty in lesser seen and appreciated marine animals. Sue brings focus to our unique native wildlife – many of which are threatened and endangered species after our recent summer bushfires, devastating rains and floods. 

This is Sue’s way of doing good for community through Creativity for Conservation - art, creativity, advocacy, education and awareness campaigns - engaging a broader community about issues that impact animals and their environments.

Catering at the Diddy is by Lusso Bistro.  You order and pay individually. - On arrival proceed to the bar area to place order.

Sue Liu, Author, Artist and Conservation Advocate.

Sue Liu is a multi-talented author and artist. She uses her art and community networks for good to bring about change, with the philosophy of Engage, not Enrage.

She’s committed to raising awareness of Australian native wildlife, with a particular specialty in lesser seen and appreciated marine animals. Sue brings focus to our unique native wildlife – many of which are threatened and endangered species after our recent summer bushfires, devastating rains and floods. 

This is Sue’s way of doing good for community through Creativity for Conservation - art, creativity, advocacy, education and awareness campaigns - engaging a broader community about issues that impact animals and their environments.

Catering at the Diddy is by Lusso Bistro.  You order and pay individually. - On arrival proceed to the bar area to place order.

Welcome to our District Governor's official club visit on Zoom, accompanied by AG Toula Serna.

Board Meeting 6.00pm - 7.00pm. President and Directors review their portfolios with our District Governor.

Official Club Meeting 7.00pm - 8.00pm. DG Mina Howard is our guest speaker.

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This meeting is being held on Zoom.

This important meeting will give everyone an update on where we are at with the various club projects and what is being planned.

President Tania will have a Power Point presentation, which will outline planned activities as per the below by the various project managers:

• International projects/Foundation Grants & Club fundraising dinners 22/23
• Community projects
• Youth projects
• Vocational - Skilled Trades Awards night, site visit & guided tour Power House Museum Discovery Centre, Castle Hill
• Major Projects - Fair & Raffle
• Club Service - meetings, rosters, locations, attendance, registration, speakers
• Conference Chair John Palmer to round off the night with the Conf 23 & Convention 23 rev-up

Meal service:            New York Style Cut Steak with Mushroom Pepper Sauce, Sautee Potatoes, Grilled Truss Tomato.

Vegetarian Option:  Crispy Pan-Fried Vegetarian Gnocchi with Mushrooms and Broccoli, Spinach and Parmesan. 

Please note that the Hotel Urban requires confirmation of numbers by midday, day prior. Confirmed numbers are being charge for to the club.

This meeting is being held at The Urban Hotel St Leonards, Greenwich 2060 from 6.30pm - 8.15 pm

Stay up to date with our Local, Youth and Community projects plus latest news on our International projects

The Fair has been in the planning for many months and we look forward to this year's event after an absence of 2 years due to COVID-19.

Everyone's participation is essential to make it a great success once again!

Meeting venu: The Diddy, c/o Longueville Sporting Club, Cnr Kenneth Street & River Road West, Longueville NSW 2066

Our main fund raising event, the Rotary Lane Cove Fair takes place next Sunday, 9 October, 2022, 9am to 4 pm.

An enormeous amount  of effort has gone into the planning by many club members to ensure that this year's Fair will be once again a "Roaring Success".

It is really important that every member attend this meeting to be able to contribute on the day.

The meeting will give a details briefing and overview on the day's activities for all concerned and answer any questions you may have.

Catering at the Diddy is by LUSSO Bistro.  You order and pay individually. - On arrival proceed to the bar area to place order.

(Menu attached)

Join us for an informal evening at the Longueville Hotel, Lane Cove, where we have booked a large in the Bistro. Guests place their own food order from the extensive Bistro Menu and pay for all food beverage orders individually.

Family members and visitors most welcome to attend!

Looking forward to seeing you there!

Tom’s presentation called “Let’s Put On A Show” is a behind the scenes look at how a musical actually gets on the stage!

He joined the then Willoughby Musical Society in 1969 and started directing musicals in 1978. Since then, Tom has directed over 40 productions for Willoughby and another 20 for other companies, including the Australian premier of Zorba, Meet Me in St Louis, Titanic, The Scarlet Pimpernel and recently directed the NSW premier of “Strictly Ballroom”.

Now past President of Willoughby Theatre Company (2004), Tom and his wife Joy, also an accomplished director and costume designer, spend most of their leisure time involved with the theatre.

Tom’s presentation called “Let’s Put On A Show” is a behind the scenes look at how a musical actually gets on the stage!

He joined the then Willoughby Musical Society in 1969 and started directing musicals in 1978. Since then, Tom has directed over 40 productions for Willoughby and another 20 for other companies, including the Australian premier of Zorba, Meet Me in St Louis, Titanic, The Scarlet Pimpernel and recently directed the NSW premier of “Strictly Ballroom”.

Now past President of Willoughby Theatre Company (2004), Tom and his wife Joy, also an accomplished director and costume designer, spend most of their leisure time involved with the theatre.

Tom Sweeney is Past President of the Rotary Club of Crows Nest and a PHF, and has been in Rotary since 1999.  He has compared at least five District Conferences and District Change Over dinners.

Meal service:            Pan-Fried Parramundi Fillet with Caper Dressing, Steamed Green Vegetables and Potatoes

Vegetarian Option:  Corn Fritters served with Avocado and Tomato Salsa, topped with Roquette

Please note that the Hotel Urban requires confirmation of numbers by midday, day prior. Confirmed numbers are being charge for to the club

Sue O'Neill OAM is RAWCS Eastern Region Projects co-ordinator. 

Sue will give as on overview on the organization’s work in providing sustainable development and relief work overseas and charitable support for people in need of assistance of assistance within Australia, including:

Projects – volunteer work teams and/or funding for Rotary projects undertaken locally, nationally and internationally;

Rotarians Against Malaria – providing supplies, equipment and volunteers to support the elimination of malaria in our region by 2030;

Donations-in-kind – collecting and transporting surplus goods from Australia to where they are needed overseas;

Communications – delivering Rotary in action to the public, the corporate sector, philanthropists and governments and linking Rotarians and Clubs with RAWCS activities.

Our Speaker, Sue O'Neill OAM is RAWCS Eastern Region Projects co-ordinator. 

Sue will give as on overview on the organization’s work in providing sustainable development and relief work overseas and charitable support for people in need of assistance of assistance within Australia, including:

Projects – volunteer work teams and/or funding for Rotary projects undertaken locally, nationally and internationally;

Rotarians Against Malaria – providing supplies, equipment and volunteers to support the elimination of malaria in our region by 2030;

Donations-in-kind – collecting and transporting surplus goods from Australia to where they are needed overseas;

Communications – delivering Rotary in action to the public, the corporate sector, philanthropists and governments and linking Rotarians and Clubs with RAWCS activities.

To Join Zoom Meeting:

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Meeting ID: 857 2987 8505   Passcode: 798093

Jenny Cartwright on NEVER GIVE UP!  or  " How to keep active physically and mentally even when you think you can’t".

For 40 years Jenny’s hobbies revolved around tennis, skiing, walking, running and ceroc dancing. An unsuccessful  bilateral hip replacement 12 years ago put an end to all those activities but being determined to maintain her physical fitness she went on a journey to find out what she could still do rather than what she couldn’t and what everyone of you can do too.

Jenny will entertain you with her story of the wacko treatments she tried to keep her moving, the creams, pills and potions she recommends you don’t bother buying, the decision to follow her passion to become an aqua fitness instructor at 64 and the challenges she had to overcome to endure that training. Now she is helping others to stay fit, many of whom had given up on even trying because of pain or lack of mobility.

You will be inspired and learn:

How to find your passion in later life and manifest it.

How to keep walking with some simple equipment however much pain you have.

Exercises you can do to stay fit for the rest of your life.

A couple of crazy things you could do right now to feel great and make your life exciting whatever age you are.

Catering at the Diddy is by LUSSO Bistro.  You order and pay individually. - On arrival proceed to the bar area to place order.

They have a large selection of small and large dishes including tasty Pizza!

Jenny Cartwright on NEVER GIVE UP!  or  " How to keep active physically and mentally even when you think you can’t".

For 40 years Jenny’s hobbies revolved around tennis, skiing, walking, running and ceroc dancing. An unsuccessful  bilateral hip replacement 12 years ago put an end to all those activities but being determined to maintain her physical fitness she went on a journey to find out what she could still do rather than what she couldn’t and what everyone of you can do too.

Jenny will entertain you with her story of the wacko treatments she tried to keep her moving, the creams, pills and potions she recommends you don’t bother buying, the decision to follow her passion to become an aqua fitness instructor at 64 and the challenges she had to overcome to endure that training. Now she is helping others to stay fit, many of whom had given up on even trying because of pain or lack of mobility.

You will be inspired and learn:

How to find your passion in later life and manifest it.

How to keep walking with some simple equipment however much pain you have.

Exercises you can do to stay fit for the rest of your life.

A couple of crazy things you could do right now to feel great and make your life exciting whatever age you are.

Catering at the Diddy is by LUSSO Bistro.  You order and pay individually. - On arrival proceed to the bar area to place order.

They have a large selection of small and large dishes including tasty Pizza!

Everyone has a story to tell and no more so than PP Silvio Gmur! He was brought up in the Swiss mountains and underwent his tertiary education in the hospitality industry in Switzerland. After that he worked in London and the Channel Islands prior to coming to Australia where he worked in the industry in Brisbane and Melbourne prior to settling in Sydney. Silvio first joined Rotary with the Kings Cross Club in 1978 and joined Lane Cove Rotary in 2019. 

Catering at the Diddy is by LUSSO Bistro.  You order and pay individually. - On arrival proceed to the bar area to place order.

They have a large selection of small and large dishes including tasty Pizza!

Sydney Heritage Fleet restores and operates a number of historic vessels including the barque James Craig. In 2003 the World Ship Trust awarded James Craig its prestigious Maritime Heritage Award. The offices, model workshop, some displayed boats, and the library are on Wharf 7 located in Darling Harbour. The James Craig is alongside the wharf. The fleet's shipyard is in Rozelle Bay.

The Sydney Heritage Fleet is supported by a membership of 1,200, with over 15 paid workers and 200 volunteer workers who restore, operate and maintain the fleet and preserve traditional maritime methods and skills.

Sydney Heritage Fleet restores and operates a number of historic vessels including the barque James Craig. In 2003 the World Ship Trust awarded James Craig its prestigious Maritime Heritage Award. The offices, model workshop, some displayed boats, and the library are on Wharf 7 located in Darling Harbour. The James Craig is alongside the wharf. The fleet's shipyard is in Rozelle Bay;

The Sydney Heritage Fleet is supported by a membership of 1,200, with over 15 paid workers and 200 volunteer workers who restore, operate and maintain the fleet and preserve traditional maritime methods and skills.

Our speaker Ray Rees joined the RAN as an apprentice and spent over thirty years in the navy. His last position at sea was as the Chief Engineer in the guided missile destroyer, HMAS Brisbane. After spending over three years in the USA working with the US Navy, he returned to Sydney as a Commander and eventually left the navy to pursue a career in the private sector.

He is active volunteer in the Sydney Heritage Fleet, currently serving on the board of directors and regularly sailing aboard the Barque James Craig. 

Meal service:        Garlic bread as a start to share with the main.

                              Chicken Supreme, Creamy Mashed Potato, Ratatouille, Broccolini.

Vegetarian Option:  

                              Green Pea Risotto, Mushroom, Parmesan Crisp, Basil.

Please note that the Hotel Urban requires confirmation of numbers by midday, day prior. Confirmed numbers are being charge for to the club

Our Guest speaker Avishen Saurty, is a psychologist, author, and the founder of Wellbe Health Services, a practice that has been innovating in the service provision of mental health for 10 years.

Avishen’s Wellbe's new education product, Soapbox, aims to upskill individuals and communities in connectivity, advocacy and responsivity.

Join Zoom Meeting via this link;

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Meeting ID: 857 2987 8505
Passcode: 798093

Addressing the Causes of the Mental Health Crisis

Our Guest speaker Avishen Saurty, is a psychologist, author, and the founder of Wellbe Health Services, a practice that has been innovating in the service provision of mental health for 10 years.

Avishen’s Wellbe's new education product, Soapbox, aims to upskill individuals and communities in connectivity, advocacy and responsivity.

Join Zoom Meeting via this link;

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Meeting ID: 857 2987 8505
Passcode: 798093
 

Our Club's Christmas Party is on Tuesday 29 November cost $35 p/head.

As it is in a 'Bush Setting' we look forward to having a great informal festive time in a member's home.

There will be a BBQ with whole fish, grilled meat, chicken, potatoes, salads and even Pavlova for dessert, BYO drinks please. Dress casual party wear with a touch of Christmas colour & ladies bring a jacket for the evening chill.

To add to the occasion there will be Christmas carols and Santa's visit.

Looking forward to your and your partner's company.

They have a large selection of small and large dishes including tasty Pizza!

Past District Governor Pam Pritchard has been a long time supporter of "Books in Homes" for the Moree community students.

Her Turramurra Rotary Club with other Rotary Clubs in our region have raised astounding funds to supply books for the Moree students.

Aim:    To address problems for disadvantaged students, many of them Aboriginal, in the Moree area.

Goals:

• To provide computers for disadvantaged students in the Moree area
• To provide shelter for the ‘sit down’ lunch area at Moree East Public School
• To support indigenous literacy

Catering at the Diddy is by LUSSO Bistro.  You order and pay individually. - On arrival proceed to the bar area to place order.

They have a large selection of small and large dishes including tasty Pizza!

PDG Pam Pritchard is a member Turramurra Rotary and is a supporter of "Books in Homes" Moree 

Six Rotary Clubs and 2 Rotary Districts combined to raise $9913 for the literacy project "Books in Homes" for Moree East PS. Students will receive two new books of their choice in Terms 1,2 and 4, a personalised book bag and a catalogue. District 9650 gave a $4000 grant to the project and District 9685 gave $2500. The Rotary Club of Young Leaders in D9650 applied for the D9650 grant, and North Ryde Club for D9685. Pudding sales by Turramurra, Chatswood/Roseville, North Ryde, Wahroongah and West Pennant Hills/Cherrybrook Rotary Clubs raised over $3,000. Turramurra and Chatswood/Roseville Clubs combined to donate over $2,000 to the project.
Moree East PS won the Secretary’s School Achievement Award in September 2021 for their Learning for Life Cafeteria. This prestigious award recognises NSW Public Schools that have successfully created a sustainable learning environment through a whole-of-school-project.

Catering at the Diddy is by LUSSO Bistro.  You order and pay individually. - On arrival proceed to the bar area to place order.

They have a large selection of small and large dishes including tasty Pizza!