Diana HART, OAM: A FORTUNATE LIFE On Tuesday September 1, our club speaker was member PP Diana Hart OAM who gave a interesting and inspiring speech entitled A Fortunate Life . Infront of a small Covid compliant audience and on ZOOM to the remaining members, Diana outlined her life which encompassed not only an amazing and busy Medical career but also both leading or being substantially involvement with major Rotary Health projects. “Rotary has proved a great way to make the most of life”: Quote from her life story in the Manly Daily. Diana was born in Sydney and at age 6 moved from Strathfield to Avoca which had a one teacher school. At a young age she became heavily involved local community activities and sport, playing tennis (her father instigated the construction of the court) and ballroom dancing in the Avoca Community Hall. Diane attended PLC Croydon then the leaving certificate year at East Hills Girls High School. Tennis Courts Avoca Community Hall ...
Awards Night 2024 At the Rotary Balgowlah Awards Night 130 people assembled at Wakehurst Golf Club to celebrate achievements by various members of our community – especially the awardees. The event recognises and acknowledges the achievements of individuals and organisations or small businesses in our local community that have made a constructive contribution and positive impact. Rotary Balgowlah have been holding award evenings for over 40 years, The people attending consisting of awardees, parents, partners, and friends along with Rotarians and their partners. We were very privileged to have the District Governor, Niranjan Deodhar and District Governor Elect, John Campbell who were officially welcomed by our club President Diana Hart OAM. Club President Diana Hart OAM, District Governor Elect, John Campbell, District Governor, Niranjan Deodhar The awards fall into the following categories : Youth Small Bus...
Meet our member Robert Exner On August 4, our club speaker was newer member Robert Exner who gave a very interesting and enlightening talk on his career, life in Dubbo and his involvement in Rotary. His talk via ZOOM was greatly appreciated by all members and we all look forward to his involvement with the club. Robert was born in Sydney and first lived in Penshurst, where his admiration of St George Rugby League team started. His family later moved to Pymble and during his time at high school his passion for Ruby League was further enriched. Robert also was in a drama group, was the President of the local St Vincent de Paul Society and also worked in a nursing home; where his desire to help others was stimulated. On leaving school he started playing professional RL for the North Sydney Bears but this was cut short due to injury, so he then spent some as a jackaroo in North Queensland. Robert then attended university and graduated with a Master’s deg...
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