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Rotary Christmas Party 2023 On December 5, 2023, we held our Christmas Party in the Wine Room at Balgowlah RSL. Rotarians, partners together with some members of our charity organisations attended the informal gathering and enjoyed the very nice 2 course Christmas buffet meal.   After welcoming all who attended, President Roger Gray said some Rotarians could not attend for various reasons including illness or travels and sent messages of good wishes to all. He then asked PP Sue Terry to introduce Kerry Gwynne, Manager Dalwood Splistead Service who is well known to us all for the amazing work she does assisting vulnerable families who are experiencing stress and challenges in the care and parenting (including areas of health, education & welfare) of children under 9 years of age.     Kerry explained how the toys and presents donated by the club members will be added to Kerry’s purchases for the Spilstead annual Christmas Party.   Well done to

  Election of Club Officers for 2024-25 Our Annual general meeting was held November 21, 2023, at Balgowlah RSL. The following members were elected to the positions outlined: A huge congratulations and thank you to all who participated in and supported the elections. Di Hart reported: Inaugural Regional Council Clubs throughout Zone 8 have voted and the following members have officially been elected to the inaugural Regional Council. The council will commence operating on 1 January 2024.   Chair:  Dallas Booth, RC of Turramurra, NSW, Australia (D9685)   Chair-Elect:  Tony Heyward, RC of Tawa, New Zealand (D9940)   Rotaract Nominee:  Eeshwar Rajagopalan, Rotaract Club of Subiaco/RC of Elizabeth Quay, WA, Australia (D9423)   Portfolio Lead: Major Fundraising and Grants:  Dr Peter Rogers AM, RC of Melbourne, VIC, Australia (D9800)   Portfolio Lead: Membership:  Andy Rajapakse, RC of Burleigh Heads, QLD, Australia (D9640)   Portf