July 2026 Bulletin (Jul. 05, 2026)

President's Update

Greetings GNMRC Members
Hello to you all from Pres. Rtn Uday Kumar Paul

Dear Club Members and friends,

As we step into the new Rotary year 2026–27, I congratulate all newly elected board members and I want to extend my deepest appreciation to our outgoing President, Rtn. Rudson, for his exceptional leadership over two consecutive terms. My heartfelt gratitude also goes to our dedicated Club Secretary, Rtn. Helen, our Treasurer, Rtn. Maria, and the entire leadership team for their steadfast commitment for extending their support for another term as well.

This year, Rotary International President Rtn. Olayinka has given us a powerful charge: "Create a Lasting Impact."

True impact cannot be achieved in isolation. As a diverse, multicultural network of nurses, our collective potential is limitless. Though we hail from different backgrounds, speak various languages, and practice in different corners of the world, we are bound by a single, profound calling: to care.

By merging our frontline clinical expertise with the global strength and structure of Rotary, we are uniquely positioned to design sustainable, life-changing projects rather than temporary solutions. Let us dedicate this year to close collaboration, listening to one another's ideas, and demonstrating exactly what an all-nurse club can achieve when we move forward with a unified purpose.

Together, let us strive every day to leave a lasting, positive footprint on our communities and the lives we touch.
Yours in Rotary Service,

Uday Kumar Paul Raj
President, Global Nurses and Midwives Rotary Club, District 9620.
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.

Meetings link

Please note that all meetings use the same zoom link.

Leadership meetings – first Monday of each month commences 1800hrs – Brisbane time

Club meetings 2^nd Tuesday of the month starting 1830hrs Brisbane time – zoom room will be open from 1820hrs

Club education meetings – 4^th Tuesday of the month starting 1830hrs Brisbane time – zoom room will be open from 1820hrs.

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81175022393?pwd=cW9MTjIyT282a3BpZjc3Ui9ZOVcvQT09

Meeting ID: 811 7502 2393
Passcode: 784114

Dr. Tulelo will be sharing insights on how the philosophy of Ubuntu, "I am because we are" can shape, elevate, and humanize midwifery and healthcare practices on a global scale.

The Paul Harris Fellow recognition acknowledges individuals who have made significant contributions to The Rotary Foundation. More than just a financial milestone, it symbolizes a profound dedication to the highest ideal of Rotary: building a better, more peaceful world through local and international service.

GNMRC Charter member Tracy at the ICM Congress in Portugal

Together in Service: Celebrating President Uday Kumar and Vice President Nombulelo Sunshine Zenani for uniting nurses and midwives to make a stronger global impact.

Cheers to a new chapter! Wishing our incoming Rotary President the best of luck for a successful and impactful tenure. We are ready to support your vision for the year ahead.

If you have not yet done the Youth Protection training, now is an opportunity to do so. District 9620 have updated links and content, so jump on and familiarise yourself with the content and complete the online training.

Disaster Fund

Shelter Box is an exceptional organisation that our Club has partnered with. They provide emergency relief to people around the world who have been made homeless by natural disasters and conflict.

We have pledged to fund five Shelter Boxes each year for the next 3 years. The cost is $1000 per Shelter Box and we raise funds for this through raffles and events held at Education Conferences conducted by the Nurses for Nurses Network and Education at Sea.

A big thank you to the work of Sue and Jason to make this happen.

Find out more about Shelterbox

Rotary Solar Case

The Rotary Solar Case has been developed, first and foremost, to provide light in remote health centres, aiding health workers where the availability of electricity is problematic at the best of times. The ability to provide portable lights for village birthing assistants is a major priority in areas where women often give birth in village huts or village health centres where the light from kerosene lanterns or mobile phones is otherwise the best available alternative.

Find out more about Rotary Solar Cases

Social Media & Website

LinkedIn

It is great to see that gradually our followers on LinkedIn are increasing.

Fabulous to see that some of our LinkedIn posts are also being posted on Rotary International LinkedIn which has over 197,000 followers.

Facebook

Remember follow and share our links as you see them.

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Club / Education Meetings

If you want to know the date of any of the Club Meetings or Events then go to the events page on the website.

Meeting agendas and minutes are sent out by the club Secretary attached to an email a few days before the meeting takes place. If you are not receiving those emails then contact the Club Secretary on

helen.cole67@outlook.com

News from Treasurer Maria

Members have requested information on how to establish setting up regular payments for either their own membership fees, sponsoring a new member or donating to our projects fund.

Own membership fees

In your own bank account set up regular transfer of money into the clubs General Account

Global Nurses & Midwives Rotary Club Bendigo Bank

BSB: 633 000

Account: 180 669 889

Ref Your name and what the payment is for

Sponsor a new member

Also our general account

In your own bank account set up regular transfer of money into the clubs General Account

Global Nurses & Midwives Rotary Club Bendigo Bank

BSB: 633 000

Account: 180 669 889

Ref Your name and SNM (Sponsor new member)

Project donation

In your own bank account set up regular donation amounts to be paid into the Clubs Project Account

BSB: 633 000

Account: 180 669 913

Ref your name and project specific for example Turkish Student Nurse Fund raiser (TSNFR)

Shelterbox Project

In you own bank account set up regular donation amounts to be paid into the Clubs Shelterbox Account

BSB: 633 000

Account: 188 202 750

Ref Your name

If you are overseas the SWIFT code required to make payment into our accounts is: BENDAU3B

If you have any questions, contact Treasurer Maria at her email:

maria.lisa.clemente@gmail.com

Member Resources

If you would like to present to other Nursing colleagues or to other Rotary Clubs in your area about the Global Nurses and Midwives Rotary Club Wendy and her team have created a Powerpoint presentation and notes to assist you.

As with all the documents that are referred to in the Bulletin these resources are available for you to download from the website. Just log in to the Member's area and choose the documents tab. Our website address is https://gnmrotaryclub.com/

Have you accessed the Members Website?

The Members area of the Global Nurses and Midwives Website houses a lot of information about our club.

You can find all the documents that are discussed at meetings and in the Bulletin, plus check your own details, communicate with other Members and there is an App you can download so you can access info anywhere, anytime.

Go to the Website

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