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Jun 17, 2025 12:15 pm - 2:00 pm
Dear Members and Friends of the Rotary Club of Sydney We are delighted to invite you to join us for a major occasion in the Rotary Year: our annual Changeover event. This special event marks the transition of leadership within our club, a time to celebrate our achievements over the last 12 months and to look forward in anticipation to the coming year. What will you bring to the celebration? Let's all make a commitment to do at least one good deed for our club and our community this coming year! Register here, registrations are necessary, no unannounced walk-ins please, we do not want paying guests to not have a seat. We are sad that a number of our stalwart members have advised us that they will be out of town and cannot attend in person so we are providing an option for attendance via Zoom. Please do whatever you can to attend in one form or another, this is your club and we want you all to be part of this important event. During this prestigious event, we will hear from our departing President, Glenn Stafford, as he recognises Club Directors, Officers, Members and friends for their dedicated service and outstanding leadership shown over the past year. Our club has reached new heights and made significant strides in our community service initiatives over the year thanks to the tireless work of the band of members who turn up time after time. Glenn will present a review of the outstanding achievements of the Club, members and supporters over the past year. We are equally excited to welcome and induct Phoebe (Bai) Alexander as our incoming President for the 2025/2026 year. Phoebe brings a wealth of experience, passion and commitment to the role. During the event, Phoebe will share her plans and areas of focus for the coming year. Over the past year our club has focussed our efforts on the following areas and we look forward to continuing this work into the upcoming Rotary year 2025/2026:
This changeover event is a celebration of our club's resilience, commitment, and vision for a brighter future. We encourage all members, friends, and partners to attend and show their support for our outgoing and incoming Presidents, Board Members, Committee and Team leads and, most importantly, for all of your fellow Rotarians. We look forward to celebrating this important milestone with you. Register here, registrations are necessary, no unannounced walk-ins please, we do not want paying guests to not have a seat. |
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Jun 18, 2025 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Private Rotary Tour: Archibald, Wynne & Sulman 2025. Exclusive after-hours gallery tour with wine & nibbles. Limited spots – BOOK HERE NOW! Back by popular demand, Sydney Rotary invites you to a private evening tour of one of Australia’s most iconic cultural events—the Archibald, Wynne and Sulman Prizes 2025 at the Art Gallery of NSW. This annual celebration of portraiture, landscape and genre art is known for its outstanding talent, bold expression, and, occasionally, spirited controversy. This exclusive Rotary-hosted tour offers you the rare chance to explore the finalists' works with a professional guide in an intimate group setting. You’ll be treated to insightful commentary, engaging stories behind the artworks, and great conversation with fellow Rotarians and guests. After the tour, continue the evening in style at the Members’ Lounge with a selection of wine and nibbles — all included in your ticket. Held in the magnificent setting of the Art Gallery of NSW, this is more than just an arts outing — it’s a social and cultural highlight not to be missed. Places are strictly limited to 20 guests per tour. If a tour is full, we’ll place you on a waitlist and refund your ticket if we’re unable to fill a second group. Secure your spot early and share a memorable night of art, connection, and conversation. |
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Jun 25, 2025 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Rotary Business Networking — Where Connections Create Impact Rotary began in 1905 in Chicago as a business networking group built on trust and shared values. That same spirit continues today across a global network of 1.4 million Rotarians who believe in doing business with people with a social conscience. You're warmly invited to join us for an informal evening of fellowship and purpose-driven networking in the heart of Sydney’s CBD. Whether you're a current member, friend of Rotary, or curious to learn more, this is your chance to meet like-minded professionals who believe business can be a force for good. 📍 The Barracks on Barrack
Look for us in the relaxed basement lounge. 🗓️ Date & Time: Wednesday 25th June, 2025 🍷 Your first drink is on us — just register to claim it! You’ll discover why Rotary and learn about our impact-driven projects — from youth leadership and international water to climate action and diversity initiatives — and how you can get involved while expanding your network with people who care. Come for the connections. Stay for the purpose. 👉 Register yourself and a friend below to secure your spot. |
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Jul 01, 2025 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
In her thought-provoking address, Professor Jocelyn Chey challenges prevailing fears about China, arguing that Australia's security and prosperity depends not on confrontation, but on carefully managed cooperation. While recent political campaigns have shied away from addressing foreign policy challenges Professor Chey highlights how both major parties have failed to explain the broader geopolitical context. She critiques their silence on China, suggesting that avoiding honest discussion about global risks such as recession, climate change, and shifting power balances only undermines public trust and policy preparedness.
Professor Chey contrasts the consistency and stability of China’s diplomatic stance with the unpredictability and isolationist posture of the Trump administration, cautioning against an uncritical alignment with US strategic interests. She argues that China’s global integration, focus on economic development, and commitment to multilateralism offer opportunities, if approached with mutual respect. While acknowledging the complexities of China's regional ambitions, she urges Australia to adopt a pragmatic, informed, and regionally coordinated approach, learning from ASEAN neighbours. In closing, she reminds us that true fear lies not in engagement with China, but in failing to rise to the challenge of shaping a cooperative, peaceful future in a changing world.
Jocelyn Chey is Visiting Professor at the University of Sydney and Adjunct Professor at Western Sydney University and UTS. She formerly held diplomatic posts in China and Hong Kong. She is a member of the Order of Australia (AM) and a Fellow of the Australian Institute of International Affairs.
Book here, please note that unannounced walkups are discouraged, this can result in seats not being available for paying guests. Please book now for this thought provoking talk. |