The Rotary Club of
Burwood
 
Chartered 1939

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 Club Bulletin - Vol 85 Issue 20  29th May 2023 
Acting Pres John Mansour   

Rotary Affirmation: 

May Rotary friends and Rotary ways help us to serve our community
here and  abroad in many ways.
 
 
Monday 29th May 2023
 
at CORO 88 
88 Burwood Road Burwood
 
 
6.00 for 6.15 
 
Robin Baird  with Sydney Metro West
 
 
 
 

 

From last week's meeting 

 

Meeting 15th May 

Pres John  Mansour opened at 625

Rotary affirmation 

Apologies: Fuad Jaafar, Lloyd Roever , Rob Whitney, Irene Giardino, John Kane,  

Birthdays: as per spoke 

Walter Bock : Rotary Anniversary  tonight, 

pp Keith Weeding : Pride in Workmanship:    Churlya may have two nominees   Keith has application forms POW. Please nominate at least one person. Would be good to have six or seven nominees. Will have the event at Coro88 which should hold  fifty.

MUNA is on at June 17th  

Pres Elect Hugo, pp Peter Moore and Dennise gave a summary of their attendance at District Assembly

Dennise summarised her ideas to improve Rotary image in the Community. We need to be visible in the community.   Awards, Primary school speaking, doing rotary projects overseas, Days for Girls, Pacific Projects,   Clean up Australia Day, environment is the new are of focus,  Community gardens 

Patricia Abraham agreed we need a strategic plan and budget. Start planning nights to organise a strategic plan 

Closed at 753

Raffle won by  Dennise


Tonight's Guest Speaker

 

Robin Baird  is the Sydney Metro West Communication Manager.

My current role involves engaging with stakeholders from organisations representing business and community as well as schools. Robin is passionate about  the ‘not–for–profit’ sector, communities and the development of the Sydney Metro network .

This once-in-a-century infrastructure investment will transform Sydney for generations to come, doubling rail capacity between the two CBDs Parramatta and Sydney CBD, linking new communities to rail services and supporting employment growth and housing supply.

Prior to joining the Sydney Metro team Robin has worked with the Northwest Rail Link tunnelling contractors, communications and engagement team and was the former CEO of the Sydney Hills Business Chamber. Robin has contributed to and collaborated with many organisations such as Rotary over the years and welcomes this opportunity to share information and answer questions about Sydney Metro.

Robin and  colleague Liz Davidson, Place Manager for Burwood North Acciona Ferrovial Joint Venture (AFJV). Liz will provide information about the construction activities, progress and lookahead.  Liz is your point of contact for any enquiries or concerns about  Sydney Metro West construction in the area.

 
 
 
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