Celebrating 50 Years of the Rotary Club of Coolamon
 
The Bathurst District Conference (from the evening of 19 March  to lunch time Sunday 21 March) is shaping up to work well as the first Conference for District 9705. The line of speakers is outstanding and numbers of participants have been growing. Don’t miss out. There is no cost for the conference, but attendees are asked to contribute to the food that is provided. Registration is easy – simply follow this link to “Klick the Tyre”. More information is on the District website.
 
The following week is the Aussie Peace Walk in Canberra. Has your club (or group of clubs) put together a team to participate?
 
Most of you are now aware of the Children’s Medical Emergency Fund. The most recent request went beyond the resources of the fund and both the Belconnen and Hall Clubs came to the rescue with a very generous donation of $2000 each. Requests to this fund are made by Rotarians and others who are looking to support families of children undergoing medical treatment well away from their homes. Details for donations may be found on the 9705 District website.
 
The District 9705 Facebook is alive and well. Have you joined? Rtn Matthew Winnett is doing a great job on keeping it up to date. It would be so much more lively if your clubs were pasting activities. It would also give ideas to clubs across the District for community contributions and other ideas to “do good in the World”. You can see the celebrations of the Coolamon 50th Anniversary Celebrations  as well as young Rotarians (along with the young at heart) from the Rotary Club of Wagga Wagga Murrumbidgee at their ‘Hats off for Mental Health’ Trivia Night.
 
Hats off for Mental Health at the Rotary Club of Wagga Wagga Murrumbidgee (whose members are committed to “changing the world – one beer at a time”