REGISTRATION CLOSES FRIDAY 21 MARCH
Rotary District 9620 CONFERENCE
To mark Rotary Queensland's Centenary, we're raising funds for a perpetual chair and research in Neuroscience at the University of Queensland Brain Institute.
A volunteer-based recycling facility collecting and redistributing medical and educational goods.
Strengthens PNG communities via community lead restoration of coastal ecosystems, supporting coral reef and village chicken rearing; for environmental, food and nutrician resilience.
The Rotary Club of Brisbane is deeply saddened by the tragic passing of Kevin Egu. Kevin was a passionate and dedicated coral gardener, committed to restoring Papua New Guinea’s reefs and protecting marine ecosystems. His work inspired those around him, and his legacy will live on in the communities and reefs he cared for so deeply.
We extend our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, and colleagues during this difficult time.
Mark With Fellow Zone 8 DGes at IAIn January or February each year, Rotary holds a mini-international convention called the International Assembly. There are more than 1000 attendees, including The Rotary International Past Presidents, President, President-elect and President-nominee, current and incoming RI directors, RI Foundation Trustees, a large contingent of RI support staff, a team of speakers and facilitators, a contingent of observers and about 535 District Governors-elect and their partners.
At the International Assembly, the Rotary International President-elect reveals their priorities and focus for the coming year and we see a first reveal of the venue and vibe of the RI convention for the RI President-elect’s year. We also for the first time hear from the RI President-nominee and can start guessing about their priorities and focus.
This year, RIPE Mário César Martins de Camargo made it very clear that his focus for the year is membership. Noting how quickly the world changes, de Camargo urged members to innovate.
“Technology, social expectations, and economic conditions evolve constantly, and Rotary must evolve with them,” he said. “Innovation is how we adapt to this changing world.”
One important way to do this, de Camargo said, is by embracing and promoting a variety of club models. Satellite clubs, cause-based clubs, enterprise clubs, and passport clubs offer people different ways to experience Rotary. Noting that his wife helped charter a satellite club with nearly 50 members, he said, “Future Rotary members are out there. We must meet them where they are.”
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From the Mega-Meeting peeps:
Dear Rotarian and Peace Builder,
We were thrilled to have 512 people from 84* countries attend our Mega-Meeting co-hosted with Arthur Kanegis and Melanie Bennett of FutureWAVE, who host The People-Powered Planet Podcast. Arthur welcomed Rotary International President Stephanie Urchick and the Peacebuilders at the Carter School who are educating future generations in the Conflict Resolution and Peacebuilding tools that Jimmy Carter championed.
Watch the Replay at Mega-Meeting.com
Rotarians on the Internet - chocolate fish for you if you guessed right!
A message from ROTI re relaunching their monthly fellowship magazine:
As many of you will be aware we have an editorial committee aiming to relaunch our fellowship magazine from July 2025. We had our first meeting recently and I'd like to outline some of the things we'd like to accomplish and how you can all help make the magazine and our fellowship a success.
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Celia Grenning - Kyeema Foundation, RCoB Treasurer
Mar 24, 2025 12:30 PM
Breaking Barriers: LGBT+ Rights in Rotary’s Global Communities
Celia Grenning is a distinguished agronomist with over three decades of experience in international development. A University of Queensland alumna, she began her career in 1983 and has since made significant contributions to agricultural and community development across the Asia-Pacific and Africa.
In 2003, Celia co-founded the Kyeema Foundation, a Brisbane-based not-for-profit organisation dedicated to improving the health and prosperity of marginalised communities and their environments. She served as CEO until her retirement in 2022.
Celia Grenning’s presentation will explore the challenges faced by LGBT individuals in countries where Rotary operates, particularly in regions where same-sex relationships are criminalised. Drawing on her extensive experience working in Papua New Guinea, Celia will highlight the impact of discriminatory laws, hate crimes, and social stigma on LGBT communities. Her talk will provide valuable insights into the intersection of human rights, cultural norms, and international development, fostering a discussion on how Rotary can contribute to inclusivity and support marginalised groups worldwide.
Currently, Celia volunteers as the Finance Manager at Kyeema, where she continues to influence projects that integrate agriculture, environmental conservation, and community well-being. Her work in Papua New Guinea (PNG) is particularly noteworthy; she has been instrumental in projects that combine village chicken farming with coral reef restoration to enhance food security and promote sustainable livelihoods in coastal communities.
Celia's enduring commitment to sustainable development and community empowerment exemplifies the values of service and leadership that Rotary upholds.
Mário César Martins de Camargo - RI Pres. Elect
Mar 31, 2025 12:45 PM
Innovation, Continuity, and Partnership
