Events

Criminal Investigations in NSW will be presented by Retired Assistant Commissioner John Laycock APM.

John is an expert in Criminal investigations. He is currently a statutory member of Mental Health Review Tribunal and current practising criminal lawyer. 

John has a long standing passion for competent criminal investigations. He initiated formal approval and implementation of Unsolved Homicide Unit in NSW to deal with some 600 outstanding murders over 40  years. He spent 20 years lecturing at Detectives courses and Homicide courses in NSW on quality briefs and victims support issues. John was the coordinator between the NSW Police Force and the Homicide Victims' Support Group in NSW for 20 years.

Admitted to Supreme Court NSW in 1983 as Barrister.

Recently (2023) joined Advisory Board of Armatec Global as an expert in policing and criminal investigations to provide strategic advice and influence policy direction.

John will share his experiences of being a part of and heading some of NSW's and the countries most high profile cases, he headed "Task Force Snowy" that investigated the underworld murders linked to Arthur Stanley "Neddy" Smith.  
 

Ned is a passionate community engagement practitioner, who recently spent 7 months in Eugowra, working as part of the NSW Reconstruction Authority’s response to the November 2022 natural disaster. Ned and his team provided flood affected residents with temporary housing and demolition support. From disaster response through to recovery, Ned managed strategic communications and engagement to build and maintain social license in disaster-affected communities across Central West NSW. He also supported affected residents through their flood recovery journey, whilst identifying alignment between community needs and agency capabilities. 

Ned worked closely with Council and NSW Government agencies, as well as Community Leaders and community members. He designed and distributed materials for the community, Councils, the Minister’s Office and other Government bodies and departments. He led inspections, and coordinated construction works with partner agencies and subcontractor teams.

Ned is incredibly grateful for his experiences in Eugowra, and considers it to have been one of the most enriching, devastating, and powerful times of his life. He now considers many residents and team members lifelong friends.

Ned is a passionate community engagement practitioner, who recently spent 7 months in Eugowra, working as part of the NSW Reconstruction Authority’s response to the November 2022 natural disaster. Ned and his team provided flood affected residents with temporary housing and demolition support. From disaster response through to recovery, Ned managed strategic communications and engagement to build and maintain social license in disaster-affected communities across Central West NSW. He also supported affected residents through their flood recovery journey, whilst identifying alignment between community needs and agency capabilities. 

Ned worked closely with Council and NSW Government agencies, as well as Community Leaders and community members. He designed and distributed materials for the community, Councils, the Minister’s Office and other Government bodies and departments. He led inspections, and coordinated construction works with partner agencies and subcontractor teams.

Ned is incredibly grateful for his experiences in Eugowra, and considers it to have been one of the most enriching, devastating, and powerful times of his life. He now considers many residents and team members lifelong friends.

• Living Treasures Award - Rotary Club of Beecroft, Awardees will be recognised at a ceremony to be held by the Club at Beecroft Community Centre on Saturday 21 October 2023. Nominations Close Friday 6 October 2023.

• 24^th October – Dave & Mark Anderson, need to let them know if our club is going to participate. 

• 50th Anniversary Celebrations for the Rotary Club of Kenthurst on the 28th October, 2023, at Rydges Norwest.  Cost is $80.00. 

Club President Bass Bhaskaran invites members to join this special guided tour of the new Western Sydney International Airport Experience Centre.

We will meet onsite at 9.30am.  If anyone needs transport please reach out, we can car-pool.

There is a group lunch planned at Luddenham following the visit.

"Experience a world of knowledge at the WSI Experience Centre, where immersive and interactive displays take visitors on a journey to learn about Western Sydney International Airport. Our visitors have access to project information, digital engagement and learning opportunities. Located at Luddenham, with the stunning backdrop of the airport site, visitors will have a clear view of the future airfield and be able to watch the airport come to life.

It’s the beginning of a new era and a place where connections will be made, with people, places and opportunities. Western Sydney International Airport invites you to join us on this once-in-a-lifetime journey."

Penny is the Founder and CEO of The Overcomers Place, established in 2020 to address the need for an accessible and effective all addictions day program. The program follows a trauma-informed model that emphasizes abstinence through group therapy, skill-building, and peer support.The day groups are led by Specialist Addiction Counsellors with over 60 years of personal experience. The intensive group structure provides the necessary repetitive practice to develop and maintain new neural structures, crucial for successful long-term addiction recovery within a compassionate and connected community.Penny has been working as an Addiction and Trauma Recovery Specialist in Private Practice since 2005. Penny underwent extensive training for three years with Peter Levine's and Kathy Kain's SE Team, focusing on trauma's impact on the brain and its relation to addiction. With over 20 years of personal experience with addiction within her own family, Penny brings a unique perspective to her work.Penny also offers online therapy to clients in remote communities who lack access to direct counselling. An approved counsellor with the NDIS scheme and Victims Services Counselling (VS).

On November 6th, your district Rotary Foundation team, in collaboration with D9675, is organizing the annual Rotary Foundation Dinner at the Epping Club. This event is an opportunity to come together, celebrate our achievements, and inspire and motivate each other by sharing stories of our successful Foundation projects. It is an evening to celebrate and honour the accomplishments of individuals, Clubs, and Districts who have contributed significantly to the success of The Rotary Foundation's initiatives and goals. We will recognize the hard work, dedication, and commitment of Rotarians and others in creating hope in the world.

We encourage you to register to attend and invite your club members, as well as non-Rotarians, to join us for this evening. It's a chance to showcase Rotary's commitment to service and philanthropy, which can help attract new members and supporters to our organization.

The event will begin with registration at 6:15 PM, followed by the main program starting at 7 PM. We are especially delighted to announce that the Chair of the Trustes of the Rotary Foundation, Past Rotary International President Barry Rassin, will grace the occasion as the guest of honour. Click here to register for the event and show your support to Our Foundation Our Charity.  Contact Haran Ramachandran.

Barry Rassin is a director and former president of Doctors Hospital Health System in Nassau, Bahamas, where he retired after a 38-year career. He was the first fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives in the Bahamas and was honored with the National Award of Health Hero by the Bahamas Ministry of Health and the Pan American Health Organization.

A Rotarian since 1980, Rassin served as RI president in 2018-19, when he advocated for closer partnership between Rotary and Rotaract clubs and presented the measure that broadened the definition of membership in Rotary International to include Rotaract clubs at the 2019 Council on Legislation. He has served RI in many other capacities, including as RI director, Rotary Foundation trustee and vice chair, chair of both the Finance and the Shaping Rotary’s Future committees, RI training leader, and seminar trainer. In 2010, Rassin coordinated Rotary’s disaster relief efforts in Haiti after a devastating earthquake. That included supervising the completion of 105 relief and development projects throughout Haiti that were made possible by the $6.5 million raised by Rotary members worldwide. He is currently active on the Bahamas Rotary Disaster Relief Committee and working on relief efforts in the wake of Hurricane Dorian and the COVID-19 pandemic.

Outside of Rotary, Rassin chairs Volunteer Bahamas, a national program to create a culture of volunteerism in the country. He also helped found the Haiti National Clean Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene Strategy (HANWASH), a collaborative program to bring potable water and adequate sanitation to all the citizens of Haiti. In 2018, the government of the Bahamas named him as an Officer of the Order of Distinction.

Rassin has received the Service Above Self Award. He and his spouse, Esther, are Rotary Foundation Major Donors, Benefactors, Paul Harris Fellows, and members of the Paul Harris Society.

Melbourne Cup Day - Social Night and A Bit of Fun

Diwali and Invite a Friend Night

Presentation of Club Projects

Play to be advised.

Lakeside Golf Club Camden 50 Raby Rd, Gledswood Hills NSW

Formal Club AGM.

Election of Club Officers for 2024-25

Santa Sleigh run around North Rocks.  Need volunteers.

Details to be advised.

Dinner celebration for the students returning from Youth Exchange.  Mike Morgan will be organising this function.  

Chinese New Year Themed Meeting

50th Anniversary Celebrations for the Rotary Club of Terrigal, 9th March, 2024 at Breakers Country Club.

Friday: Crowne Plaza Terrigal

Saturday: EV Church, 331 Terrigal Dr, Erina

https://www.9685rotaryconference2024.com.au/

Harmony Day