The Rotary Club of Norwest Sunrise is a passionate and active group of community minded local business people committed to making a difference.
As well as conducting Rotary business, we get a lot a lot of value from our friendships. There is a great feeling of camaraderie – we are like one big family! Our members are a healthy mix of both men and women from various industries and professions. All of us still work and are active in the community, so if you have an image that Rotary is made up of elderly, silver haired gentlemen, put it to the back of your mind and let us surprise you!
We love having visitors and showcasing what we do for the local community and overseas, and over the past few months have increased our membership. As a club, we are always looking to make a positive difference both locally and across the globe through fundraising, service and connection with our local community. We have some exciting projects we are working on, so come and visit to learn more and let us know if being involved interests you.
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Today would have been the wonderful Ron Parnell's 90th birthday.
In honour of a man who advocated for men's mental health and building stronger families - we ask that everyone makes a point this week of having a REAL conversation with someone.
Have a conversation that matters. Ask someone how they are REALLY doing. Make space to listen. You never know when a real conversation could turn someone's day around.
Check in with your people. Do it for Ron.
Happy Birthday friend. We miss you dearly.
A daily commitment for me. We miss you Ron
Happy Birthday in Heaven Ron, we miss you. Your legacy will always be remembered.
Heartfelt hugs, Krissie. Get Real, in a good way! ❤️❤️❤️
I pledge to do this - today and always. I miss you dear friend.
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When this happens, it's usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it or it's been deleted.A great night at Trivia. Awesome job President Robert!
Congratulations!!! 🤩
Every activity, every event Norwest Sunrise Rotary Club members and friends undertake is impressive.
Such a great night, we had a wonderful time
Gah if I’d known I’d have come up! I love the trivia you guys put on! Next time!
Great night!
It looked like everyone had so much fun 😍
Our fabulous team at Rotary District Assembly today !
Norwest Sunrise Rotary Club members like all Rotarians, are special folk.
Our club here today as well, West Pennant Hills and Cherrybrook... great information and learnings. Very professional.
Marching for change this morning … 28 deaths is double what the DV figure was over the same period last year. It’s 28 too many. Thanks to Barbara for all the placards … they were shared around.
Members will be walking down Castle Street, Castle Hill on Friday morning to add our voices to the outcry over escalating domestic violence figures. We need Change.
We hope everyone can attend. Standing together we can make a difference!
Will you be wearing your Rotary Zone 8 shirts - rotaryclubofballinaonrichmond.org.au/rotary-zone-8/#sthash.4hHFy8QP.dpbs
Supporting fellow Rotarian Daisy Anne’s Foundation to stop Modern Slavery. A great night of entertainment and amazing art. Supporting #DaisyAnnFoundation #RAGAS #norwestrotary
Hearty, heartfelt congratulations on tonight’s successful event. The cause you support, ceasing Modern Slavery is a headlight cause for we all to support.
Well done Norwest Sunrise Rotary Club on recognising amd calling out such a wicked problem #modernslavery
The passing of Ron Parnell has been very sad for our club members who held Ron close to our hearts.
He was an inspiration in many ways … caring, funny someone determined to get things done.
His funeral details are below:
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Wednesday 1st May at 12.30 pm
Northern Suburbs Memorial Gardens and Crematorium, East Chapel. 199 Delhi Road, North Ryde
Followed by a Wake at Baulkham Hills Sports Club at 2.30pm. 11 Renown Road, Baulkham Hills. 💙💙
As our President Robert Bredin said:
“Rotary’s motto this year is ‘Creating hope in the world’. Ron lived that motto with everything he did. He was the driving force behind our mental health expo and the creation of The Hills older men’s group. He also published a men’s newsletter that made a difference all over the world. Mate, you made a difference. We will miss you 😢
Sad news, our heartfelt condolences to the family and rotarians 💐🌹🪷
Sad to hear - our heartfelt condolences from 🇩🇰Ingrids family to Ron’s family and friends. It’s obvious that Ron played a great role in many lifes❣️
While I did know Ron as extensively as the members of the Norwest Sunrise Rotary Club on the occasions when I met him he left a positive impact. Ron exemplified a high order commitment to values to which it would benefit all to aspire.
There are so many photos of Ron at the heart of our club. He will be missed
Our club is very sad to acknowledge the passing of our very dear Ron Parnell who was an important part of our Rotary heart. Our toast this morning was to Ron and Rotary International. He passed away on Wednesday morning with his family by his side. 💕RIP Ron #ServiceAboveSelf
I’m so sorry to hear about Ron. What an amazing gentleman and an incredible servant of the community who always put others first.
This is sad news. My condolences to Ron’s friends and family. Ron was instrumental in the Hills OMNI (Older Men’s Network Incorporated).
we will miss you Ron, rest in paradise. Heartfelt condolences to his family, relatives & friends
Very sad news. Rest in eternal peace, Ron. 🙏 Thank you for your wonderful service.
It was an inspiration to be around Ron. There is a quote by George Bernard Shaw that captures the essence of Ron for me” "This is the true joy in life, being used for a purpose recognized by yourself as a mighty one. Being a force of nature instead of a feverish, selfish little clod of ailments and grievances, complaining that the world will not devote itself to making you happy. I am of the opinion that my life belongs to the whole community and as long as I live, it is my privilege to do for it what I can. I want to be thoroughly used up when I die, for the harder I work, the more I live. I rejoice in life for its own sake. Life is no brief candle to me. It is a sort of splendid torch which I have got hold of for the moment and I want to make it burn as brightly as possible before handing it on to future generations."
Sorry to hear of Rons passing. May he rest in peace. He will be remembered for his devotion to the awareness of Men's Health & a great Rotarian & Friend to many. Thinking of you all.
Rotary’s motto this year is ‘Creating hope in the world’. Ron lived that motto with everything he did. He was the driving force behind our mental health expo and the creation of The Hills older men’s group. He also published a men’s newsletter that made a difference all over the world. Mate, you made a difference. We will miss you 😢
This is very sad news. Ron was so kind and generous to the community & had a lovely sparkle in his eye! Rest in peace 🕊️
What a great loss of a great man! Rotary lost one of their amazing member. Ron will be missed. Rest in Peace Ron 😔
I’m so sorry to hear, he was a lovely man. Condolences to his family and friends, may he rest in peace 🙏🏽
That is so sad to hear. Ron was passionate and worked so hard promoting the men’s group. I send my deepest condolences to all Ron’s family and friends. May he rest in peace! 💐
Very very sorry to hear the news. May his soul rest in peace.
Oh no… that’s very sad news. Condolences to all of Ron’s loved ones and his Rotary family 💔🕊️
What a beautiful man and dedicated Rotarian. RIP Ron
Oh no! Such a remarkable man. A stalwart in Rotary and committed to the well being of men. I’m am truly saddened by Ron’s death.
I am so sorry of hearing of Ron’s passing. He was a true gentleman and a great Rotarian, R.I, P
We missed you this morning…may you Rest In Peace knowing that you have made a difference to your community.
Sending our condolences from RC Rotary Club of Lower Blue Mountains
RIP 🙏
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Very sad to learn of the passing of PDG Bob Aitken … a true Rotarian.The heart and soul of Rotary Down Under and a true Rotary gentleman
RDU Editor 1984-2014
Forever in our hearts and greatly missed
It was a dark day for all at Rotary Down Under when we learned of the passing of PDG Bob Aitken AM. His unwavering support, mentorship, encouragement and love brought out the very best in all who crossed his path.
Our June edition of RDU will pay special tribute to Bob, who dedicated his life to shining a floodlight on Rotary’s service in Australia, New Zealand, the South West Pacific and beyond.