Details of our last two years projects, events and donations as we Changeover to the new Rotary year 2020/2021 and welcome our new President Grace Spyrou (pictured above)
Congratulations to Barry Joseph who has been named the 2020 Woollahra Citizen of the Year for his outstanding volunteer contribution to our local community.
Barry has volunteered for more than 30 years with local organisations including Rose Bay Rotary, the Australian Friends of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and the Sir Moses Montefiore Home for the Aged.
The Woollahra Citizenship Awards celebrate the individuals and groups who have demonstrated excellent citizenship by helping to improve the lives of the people of Woollahra and the wider community.
Barry said it was a “wonderful thrill" to win Citizen of the Year.
"I have always enjoyed helping people and I think it is so important to give back to the community," Barry said.
"It gives me great pleasure to help people."
Mayor of Woollahra, Susan Wynne, said she was delighted to formally acknowledge the achievements of these remarkable people within our community.
“In Woollahra, we are blessed to have many amazing community-minded residents who are dedicated to helping and inspiring others and making our local area a better place to live,” the Mayor said.
“Congratulations to all of our winners and thank you for everything you do for our community”.
Citizen of the Year Award - Barry Joseph
Barry is a well known and highly respected member of the Woollahra community for his wonderful long-term contribution as a volunteer. He has been a very active member of Rose Bay Rotary for more than 30 years and an active participant in Rose Bay Rotary charity and fundraising events. He was Federal Executive Director of the Australian Friends of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem for 15 years prior to becoming the Honorary President of the NSW Division. Barry has been a Board Member for 18 years of the Sir Moses Montefiore Home for the Aged. He is a member of the investment committee and co-chairs the admissions committee.
Barry has volunteered for more than 30 years with local organisations including Rose Bay Rotary, the Australian Friends of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and the Sir Moses Montefiore Home for the Aged.
The Woollahra Citizenship Awards celebrate the individuals and groups who have demonstrated excellent citizenship by helping to improve the lives of the people of Woollahra and the wider community.
Barry said it was a “wonderful thrill" to win Citizen of the Year.
"I have always enjoyed helping people and I think it is so important to give back to the community," Barry said.
"It gives me great pleasure to help people."
Mayor of Woollahra, Susan Wynne, said she was delighted to formally acknowledge the achievements of these remarkable people within our community.
“In Woollahra, we are blessed to have many amazing community-minded residents who are dedicated to helping and inspiring others and making our local area a better place to live,” the Mayor said.
“Congratulations to all of our winners and thank you for everything you do for our community”.
Citizen of the Year Award - Barry Joseph
Barry is a well known and highly respected member of the Woollahra community for his wonderful long-term contribution as a volunteer. He has been a very active member of Rose Bay Rotary for more than 30 years and an active participant in Rose Bay Rotary charity and fundraising events. He was Federal Executive Director of the Australian Friends of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem for 15 years prior to becoming the Honorary President of the NSW Division. Barry has been a Board Member for 18 years of the Sir Moses Montefiore Home for the Aged. He is a member of the investment committee and co-chairs the admissions committee.

Thank you to those that gave to the Rotary MidCoast Bushfire Appeal at Eastgate Shopping Centre Bondi Junction.
If you missed us and would like to donate you can do so directly at this link https://donations.rawcs.com.au/41-2019-20
The generosity of the locals helped raise $7,900 which with $1,200 donated by Sydney Water for Rotary Rose Bay BBQs at Parsley Bay and Diamond Bay added to $9,100 donated as below.
Thank you to those who attended our advance charity screening of the film “The Good Liar” on 4th December at the Ritz Cinema, Randwick.
Proceeds for the sale of tickets to worthy causes in the local community, including those supporting victims of domestic violence, new mothers in need Mum for Mum, and the disabled.
Proceeds for the sale of tickets to worthy causes in the local community, including those supporting victims of domestic violence, new mothers in need Mum for Mum, and the disabled.
We are proud to be a project sponsor for Next Steps Mental Health Peer Support Groups. Thank you to all who voted for the project in the recent My Community Project.
Peer support aids recovery from a mental illness. Faster/better recovery is of great benefit to those with a mental illness and their families
Peer support aids recovery from a mental illness. Faster/better recovery is of great benefit to those with a mental illness and their families
John Williams on behalf of Rose Bay PROBUS, is organised a tour to the Temora Air Show 12-14 April 2019 Young and the Central West 3 day Autumn Tour. Staying in old fashioned country hospitality. Picturesque rural scene in what some say is the best motel in the country. Temora has a rich aviation history and have trained 2,400 pilots. The members also enjoyed the Temora Museum, the only museum in the world with 2 flying spitfires. A great way to help country areas affected by drought is to visit them and spend some time and money there.
The trip included a visit to the Cowra Japanese Gardens and Cultural Centre. Full detail here.
The trip included a visit to the Cowra Japanese Gardens and Cultural Centre. Full detail here.
Macquarie Lightstation: 200 years celebration community day
Saturday 1 December 2018
Australia’s original navigational light source – Macquarie Lightstation in Vaucluse – is 200! To celebrate this significant milestone,
The Harbour Trust hosted a free Community Day with a VR experience and kids activities.
Rotary Rose Bay will be hosted a sausage sizzle The BBQ was supported by the Harbour Trust and $300 in proceeds made for charity.
Macquarie Lighthouse is Australia’s first and longest operating navigational light source. Designed by convict Francis Greenway, it was completed in 1818 and named for Lachlan Macquarie, the Governor of NSW.
On Monday, 30 November, the lantern was lit for the first time, providing sailors with the means to safely navigate into and around Sydney Harbour.
Crumbling foundations led to the construction of a replacement lighthouse in 1883. Still in operation today, it is recognised as the oldest lighthouse in Australia.
To the left and right of the lighthouse are the head keeper’s residence and assistant keeper’s quarters. Collectively, these buildings are referred to as Macquarie Lightstation.
Saturday 1 December 2018
Australia’s original navigational light source – Macquarie Lightstation in Vaucluse – is 200! To celebrate this significant milestone,
The Harbour Trust hosted a free Community Day with a VR experience and kids activities.
Rotary Rose Bay will be hosted a sausage sizzle The BBQ was supported by the Harbour Trust and $300 in proceeds made for charity.
Macquarie Lighthouse is Australia’s first and longest operating navigational light source. Designed by convict Francis Greenway, it was completed in 1818 and named for Lachlan Macquarie, the Governor of NSW.
On Monday, 30 November, the lantern was lit for the first time, providing sailors with the means to safely navigate into and around Sydney Harbour.
Crumbling foundations led to the construction of a replacement lighthouse in 1883. Still in operation today, it is recognised as the oldest lighthouse in Australia.
To the left and right of the lighthouse are the head keeper’s residence and assistant keeper’s quarters. Collectively, these buildings are referred to as Macquarie Lightstation.

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Sydney Welsh Choir
Sunday 6th May 2018 from 2pm St. Mary Magdalene Church 835 New South Head Rd Rose Bay Thank you for your support and helping us create a lovely afternoon All proceeds to local charities |