Rotary District 9560 Northern Australia and Timor-Leste
District Governor Greg Marlow's December Update

Click on the below image to load DG Greg Marlow's video.

If you have the facilities, please play this video at your next Club meeting.

Watch DG Greg's Video
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District Annual General Meeting

Notice of the District's Annual General Meeting was emailed to all clubs on Sunday 23rd November 2025. 

Our District AGM will be held on Sunday 14th December 2025 at 4.30pm ACST / 5.00pm AEST via Microsoft Teams. 

If you are unable to attend, please complete a Proxy Form and send this to either your area Rotary Community Leader (RCL) or our District Secretary Robyn Dowling via secretary@rotary9560.org 

Even if you can attend the AGM, it is advised to complete a Proxy Form and nominate your RCL in the event that you can no longer attend so that we can ensure we have an quorum present. 

Copies of the AGM and audited financials were emailed to all club district email accounts as well as all president & secretary personal emails. 

If you did not receive the notice, please reach out to Robyn via secretary@rotary9560.org

Attention President-Elect

Due to the size of our Rotary District 9560, President-Elect Learning Seminar (PELS) training will be held in nine locations.

Please register for the one-day PELS location that is closest to you via the below TryBooking link. 

Register for PELS 2026
District Assembly Training 2026

Rotary District Assembly training is primarily for incoming club leaders — especially board members, directors and committee chairs. It is also an opportunity for new Rotarians to attend.

Key Attendees
• Club Board Members: Presidents-elect, secretary, treasurer, and directors are expected to attend. This ensures they understand Rotary’s goals, district’s priorities, and legislative requirements.
• Committee Chairs: Leaders of service, membership, foundation, and public image committees will also benefit from attending this training.
• Rotary Community Leaders: Will update us on their growth plans and also receive guidance on supporting the clubs in their areas.
• New Members (Optional but Encouraged): Assemblies often welcome newer Rotarians to help them learn about Rotary’s structure, projects, and opportunities.

Purpose of Attendance
• Leadership Preparation: This training helps equip our incoming leaders with the skills and strategies to run effective clubs. Specific position training (Secretary, Treasurer, Director/Committee Chair will occur online through Rotary International's Learning Centre and District Training SharePoint.
• District Updates: Attendees learn about changes in Rotary policies, district goals, and grant processes. For example, clubs must qualify annually to apply for district grants, and training covers the application process.
• Collaboration: Assemblies foster networking and idea-sharing across the clubs in your area, strengthening our district-wide projects.
• Knowledge Transfer: Outgoing leaders can pass on insights to incoming officers, ensuring continuity.

Summary
If you’re stepping into a leadership role in your Rotary club — whether as president-elect, secretary, treasurer, director, or committee chair — attendance at District Assembly is essential. New members are also encouraged to join, as the training builds understanding of Rotary’s mission and prepares clubs for a successful year.

Register for District Assembly 2026

Are you ready to connect with like-minded leaders and make a lasting impact on communities worldwide? Join us for the 2026 Rotary Combined Districts 9560, 9620 and 9640 District Conference at Royal Pines, where our theme is “Reaching Across Boundaries”.

When: 1st to 3rd May 2026. 

THE EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION HAS ENDED, HOWEVER WE WILL CONTINUE TO REFUND ROTARIANS OF 9560 $160 TOWARDS THEIR CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FEE. THE FULL FEE IS NOW $175 PER PERSON. 

Click on the button below to lodge your reimbursement request. 

You must submit a copy of the Tax Invoice for the conference, not a copy of the tickets or order confirmation. 

Please visit the Tri-Conference website for more information about the conference, guest speakers, the program & accommodation. 

Go to Tri-Conference Website
Lodge Reimbursement of Registration Fees
Find out more about Taipei 2026
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If you need help accessing your club's district email account, please lodge a support request with our District Systems Team.

Lodge System Support Request
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