Newsletter for the Rotary Club of Canberra - Issue No.: 201 Issue Date: 2 Sep, 2010

Presidents Message

Building communities, Bridging Continents 

We had another wonderful guest Speaker on Monday Ms Judy Bamberger. Judy spoke on the topic ‘Israel and Palestine, eggplants, olives, pencils and peace’.

 In a very inspiring presentation she used the references to the simple items of eggplants, olives and pencils to highlight her experiences in Israel and the way in which all people can be brought together in a peaceful way even in a situation as difficult as the Middle East.

 Her approach was very similar to the one which we adopt in Rotary.

 Also on Monday I presented a plaque to Bruce Handley the Acting Principal of Canberra Girls Grammar School in recognition of the school being the first in the ACT to undertake the RYDA program.

 It was also good to see Peter Dawson back on Monday after his recent operation.

 The next RYDA program will be on Wednesday 22 and Thursday 23 September at Thoroughbred Park in Lyneham and we will need 8 volunteers for each day.

 I would mention that my wife Laraine is President of the Red Cross Ball Committee. Our Club has had a long association with Red Cross. Their Ball will be held on 11 September and there are still tickets available. Please contact me if you would like to attend.

Diary Dates

RYDA program 22 and 23 September 2010

Our District Conference

22-24 October Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre Nowra

I look forward to seeing you on Monday

Gerard Brennan

President