The document summarizes activities and events from the Rotary Club of Parramatta City. It discusses: - Stephen Burfield's recent trip to Kenya and presentation on his experience. - A visit scheduled from 2006-2007 exchange student Signe Leth to provide an update. - An initiative by John Surian to start a weekly Friday morning walk/run group in Parramatta Park. - Upcoming events including a district governor visit and visioning session. - International activities including a Group Study Exchange team leader selection and RYPEN camp. - Recognition of Ron D. Burton as the selection for 2013-14 RI President.

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COMMUNITY NETWORKER
ROTARY CLUB OF PARRAMATTA CITY
PRESIDENT MESSAGE PRIDE OF
WORKMANSHIP
We welcomed Stephen Burfield back last week from a business trip
he undertook to Kenya. Stephen may have lost some weight, but the
impact of his trip to a country in drought and lacking many of life’s
basic requirements surely has added more weight to the people of the
world to assist in overcoming the plight of the people of Kenya and Fitting very appropriately within the
vocational service portfolio, this
many similar countries. Stephen was a presenter at a conference program seeks to identify individuals
informing and building on the skills of the Salvation Army. He also told us whose exemplary contributions to
their vocations are worthy of public
of his personal sideline trip while there. Stephen and Rhonda sponsor a acknowledgement. Initiated in District
9680, the program has gained wide
Kenya boy aged 5 years. This surprised many members as know one recognition both in Australia and
overseas for its encouragement of
knew that the Salvation Army was offering child sponsorships. A excellence in the workplace.
powerpoint of Stephen’s trip is on Facebook. Following the distribution of
application forms to business
This Monday we have Signe, our 2006-2007 exchange student from organisations in the local community,
the Rotary club identifies award
Denmark back for a visit. Signe is going to bring us up to date on what recipients and programs a special
she has been doing, her family life how it has changed and where she presentation ceremony.
Awardees, accompanied by family
is heading in life, come along and hear a very special person. and business associates, are invited
to be present as club guests to
I will remind everyone about John Surian Friday morning get witness the presentation of a plaque
the reading of a citation.
together at Parramatta Park commencing 19th at 6.00am. Plenty of The Rotary Club of Pennant Hills
time when we finish to have a shower and a morning coffee (no sticky N.S.W., has prepared a
comprehensive manual, including a
buns) before heading off to work. check list of procedural items,
directed towards the presentation of a
I will have a copy of the full year calendar of events as it stands at successful Pride of Workmanship
the moment available at Monday’s meeting. It will be up to members program. They also have available
plaques recognised as the official
to keep your personal copy up to date as announcements are made. award for the program.
To highlight this special club
PS If you have something Danish bring it along occasion, it is suggested that an
excellent appropriately qualified
guest speaker be invited to address
the meeting. Pride of Workmanship
presentations provide an excellent
opportunity for Rotary to promote its
image, gain access to organisations
for vocational visits and develop
potential membership,
whilst at the same time providing an
avenue for small business to
recognise individual effort.
Contact:
The Secretary,
Rotary Club of Pennant Hills D.
9680

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
August
15 Former Exchange Student Signe Leth
15 GSE Team back from Taiwan, Parramatta RSL 6.30pm
22 Dr Mai Nguyen, A journey through the Islamic Middle East
29 Prashanth- The Wedding with all its glory and splendored
September
17 Club visioning afternoon
26 District Governor Visit
GUEST SPEAKER
Signe Leth is back; she needed a break from Denmark and has made her way back to Australia touching
down for the Club’s Change Over, then going to New Zealand to check out the good exchange rate.
NOW SHE IS THIS MONDAY TO TELL WHAT SHE HAS BEEN DOING SINCE LEAVING US
AS AN EXCHANGE STUDENT IN 2007
MEMBERS MATTERS
City to Surf: Keith & Glennis Henning Vs John Surian & Tony Warner
The contest is on this weekend, let’s hope they all recover to see and hear Signe
The honeymoon’s over, Prashanth’s back

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CLUB INITITIVE
John Surian is championing a drive to extend the health of members, friends & associates by setting up a
get together every Friday 6.00am Parramatta Park.
It will be a walk/stroll/run/crawl program firstly meeting at the western gate inside Parramatta Park this
coming Friday 19th
John points out it is (the Queen St gatehouse) - please note at that time you’ll need to enter from the main
gate in Macquarie St.
Ample parking is available at that time on the RHS before you get to the Queen St gate.
So join us and become part of the foundation members of the new yet to be named group- be sure to
bring as many as possible of your friends and associates on Friday week.
OUR COMMUNITY
WALK WITH ME - PARRAMATTA
You are invited to take a step towards making a difference in the lives of people with
disabilities by participating in Northcott's annual Walk With Me event in Parramatta.
Hundreds of people of ALL abilities are coming together to walk side by side
to encourage us all to see a person first and not their disability, as well as raise vital
funds for respite services.
Walk With Me is a great way to spend a Sunday morning, with entertainment and
plenty of sporting and family-focused activities.
What: Walk With Me - Parramatta
When: Sunday, 18 September - 10:00am to 2:00pm
Where: The King's School - Doyle Oval, North Parramatta
To register contact Tony Warner
OUR YOUTH
From Tony Warner, Just a reminder that the close of applications for the next RYPEN
Camp 7th-9th October is the 16th September.
Don’t forget that you will not be able to contact the schools 2 weeks before the camp
as it is school holidays so don’t leave it till the last minute
Contact Tony if you have a lead or contact you would like to attend this Camp.

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OUR INTERNATIONAL SERVICE
GROUP STUDY EXCHANGE
The District has completed their interviews for the team leader and I am pleased to say Liz MacIntosh from the
Rotary Club of Parramatta. Liz has been a friend and regular visitor to our club over the years and we wish her
all the best as she commences her training.
Meanwhile David Ross is still on the lookout for Team members to accompany Liz to Finland.
FACEBOOK
We have now available for the club a new facebook page the shortcut is http://alturl.com/wvqj5
Please visit, make comments, open discussions and for your initial visit please hit the “like button”. The
reason is the more members who like the page, we receive additional features. The Facebook page is not a
substitute for our website, but more of an additional way to reach our audience.
QUOTE OF THE MONTH
E. LESLIE PIDGEON –RI PRESIDENT 1917-1918
Rotary Club of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
“Rotary is a living force, first, because it holds a doctrine of human relationships which
is true to universal fact, and second, because it does not hold its doctrine passively,
but proves its existence by its expression for humanity’s uplift.”
—1918 Rotary convention
REGISTER FOR 2011 ROTARY-UN DAY
The annual Rotary-UN Day will be held on Saturday, 5 November, at United Nations headquarters in New York
City.

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Organized by the RI representatives to the UN, this year’s event will feature presentations from senior
UN staff and Rotary leaders as well as panel discussions on health, water, literacy, and youth.
High school-age students, including Interactors and Rotary Youth Exchange participants, can attend a
special youth program in the morning and join the adult program in the afternoon.
Download the registration form for RI-UN Day and the youth program.
For more information contact Brad Jenkins.
BURTON IS CHOICE FOR 2013-14 RI PRESIDENT
By Ryan Hyland
Rotary International News -- 8 August 2011
Ron D. Burton, a member of the Rotary Club of Norman, Oklahoma, USA, is the selection of the
Nominating Committee for President of Rotary International in 2013-14.
Ron D. Burton, a member of the Rotary Club of Norman, Oklahoma, USA, is the selection of the
Nominating Committee for President of Rotary International in 2013-14. Burton will become the
president-nominee on 1 October if there are no challenging candidates.
Burton retired as president of the University of Oklahoma Foundation Inc. in 2007. He is a member of
the American Bar Association, as well as the bar associations of Cleveland County and the state of
Oklahoma. He is admitted to practice in Oklahoma and before the U.S. Supreme Court.
"This is an exciting time to be a Rotarian," Burton says. "I believe we are well poised to capitalize on
our strengths as we embrace the [RI] Strategic Plan and the Future Vision Plan. My vision is to have
every Rotarian appreciate what it means to be a Rotarian. With these two tools, we can make that
happen."
Active in his community, Burton is a founder and past president of the Norman Public School
Foundation, and founder and past board member of the Norman Community Foundation. A recipient of

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the Silver Beaver Award, he is a past vice president of the Last Frontier Council of the Boy Scouts of
America.
Burton believes that Rotary's promotion of high ethical standards is one of the qualities that sets it apart
from other organizations.
"It assures those dealing with us that we can be trusted," he says. "Most of us are in a business or
profession that already has a code of ethics. Vocational service in Rotary just adds to that responsibility.
We have an obligation to go above and beyond to make sure that all our actions are above reproach."
A Rotarian since 1979, Burton is vice chair of the Future Vision Committee and a member of the Polio
Eradication Advocacy Task Force for the United States. He has served RI as director; Rotary Foundation
trustee and trustee vice chair; International Assembly moderator, assistant moderator, and group
discussion leader; and district governor.
His other service to Rotary includes chair of the 2011 New Orleans Convention Committee, vice chair
of the Investment Advisory Committee, liaison trustee of the Vocational Service Committee, Permanent
Fund national adviser, and regional Rotary Foundation coordinator. He was aide to 2006-07 RI President
William B. Boyd.
Burton has received the RI Service Above Self Award and The Rotary Foundation Citation for
Meritorious Service, Distinguished Service Award, and International Service Award for a Polio-Free
World.
Burton and his wife, Jetta, have two children and three grandchildren.