Battle of wits for charity
Local Rotary and Rotaract clubs will engage in a battle of wits at Parliament House on Tuesday 13th March, International Rotaract Day, to raise money for charity.
“As a member of the Rotary Club of Sydney, I am delighted to host ‘The Great Debate’ on the theme, A little knowledge is a dangerous thing” said member of the Legislative Council Dr Gordon Moyes.
“I am looking forward to healthy and robust debate between young and old as they use their wit and wisdom in the ‘bear pit’. Holding the debate on International Rotaract Day, a day that commemorates the formation of Rotaract across the world, to raise money for a library in a developing nation is such a worthy cause. These features will add a very special dimension to the event.”
‘The Great Debate’ is an annual event that promotes interaction between service-based clubs Rotary and Rotaract. Rotaract is sponsored by Rotary and is a club for young people aged 18-30.
“Holding ‘The Great Debate’ in the New South Wales Parliament House is a large coup for Rotaract. It will allow our members and guests to be parliamentarians for a night and become interactive with the debate,” said Sydney City Rotaract Club President Naomi Kennedy.
Donations collected at ‘The Great Debate’ will go towards purchasing much needed books for the Rotuma High School library in Rotuma, Fiji. This will continue the work started by Dr Moyes as former Superintendent of Wesley Mission, ensuring the children of Rotuma have access to supplies needed to continue to raise standards of education and literacy.
Dr Moyes gathered support to raise $75,000 to establish the library in June 2001. With more than 7,600 Rotaract clubs in more than 158 countries, and an estimated membership of more than 176,000 Rotaractors, why not join your local Rotaract Club? For more information on CBD based Rotaract clubs see www.sydneycityrotaract.org or email sydneycityrotaract@yahoo.com.
