Dear Rotary Presidents, Club Leaders, and Fellow Rotarians,
Greetings from Renga!
It is with immense pride, gratitude, and optimism that I welcome you to the fifth edition of our District Bulletin for the Rotary Year 2025–26.
November is a special month for us it is Rotary Foundation Month, a time dedicated to deepening our understanding of the incredible impact of The Rotary Foundation (TRF) and strengthening our commitment to support its life-changing work.
For more than a century, our Foundation has been the engine behind Rotary’s mission advancing peace, fighting disease, providing clean water and sanitation, supporting education, growing local economies, and saving mothers and children across the globe. Your contributions truly transform lives.
End Polio Train Ride – A Remarkable Success
A heartfelt thank you to every club and individual who participated in or supported the End Polio Train Ride on 23–24 October 2025.Both the Illawarra and Greater Sydney Metro train rides covering every station were executed with passion and purpose. Together with District 9685, our combined effort has raised just over $114,000. With the generous matching support from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, this impact triples to over A$300,000, bringing us significantly closer to wiping polio from the face of the earth. Your commitment continues to inspire the world.
Highlights from Across the District
Our clubs remain incredibly active and engaged in meaningful service:
- Rotary Clubs of Macarthur – 24-Hour Walk Against Cancer
- Caringbah – Shire Mental Health & Wellbeing Expo
- Rotaract – Fundraising Morning Tea for the Cancer Council
- Strathfield - Rotary Vocational Excellence Awards Night
- Camden – Mental Health Forum & Expo
- Zone 8 Conference – Gold Coast
Thank you to all the clubs, leaders, volunteers, and community partners involved. Your dedication reflects the true spirit of Rotary.
Raise for Rotary 2025 – A Milestone Achievement
I am delighted to share that we now have 12 clubs actively participating in the Raise for Rotary 2025 campaign. Together, we have completed 693.50 km in 123 days and raised over $12,977 for The Rotary Foundation.
This collective effort demonstrates our district’s unity, strength, and commitment to supporting Rotary’s global mission. As we celebrate Rotary Foundation Month, I encourage every club to promote, contribute, and engage with our Foundation. Every dollar we give brings hope, dignity, and opportunity to someone, somewhere.
Thank you for your continued dedication to Create Hope in the World. Let us keep the momentum strong as we move forward in service.
Yours in Rotary Service,
Renga Rajan
District Governor 2025–2026
The 2026 District Conference isn’t just another date on the calendar—it’s a one-day immersion into purpose, passion, and possibility. Set against the sparkling shores of Brighton-Le-Sands, this is where Rotary’s future takes flight.
Step into a night of colour, rhythm, and celebration. With dazzling entertainment, cultural flair, and a waterfront backdrop, this is Rotary glamour at its finest. Dress to impress and dance like no one’s watching
Tickets are limited, and this event will sell out. Secure your spot early and be part of the movement that’s shaping Rotary’s next chapter.
Let’s show up, shine bright, and Aspire to Inspire.
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