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An International plea for help from

Rotary Districts 2451 2452

Disaster Relief Egypt

Lebanese Red Cross

Teams will enter Lebanon in early June to Distribute food parcels

Dear Rotarians, District team members,

Club Presidents and Honorary Secretaries,

As the Rotary year is coming to an end

and with almost one month left

our Syrian brothers and sisters are trapped

on the borders of Lebanon in need of food.

Twenty partner organizations are currently working

with the UNHCR to assure the food security

of about 1.2 million targeted people,

including women and children, in need.

Rotary is still not one of those partners yet.

And although the food security partner organizations

were able to secure food for 82% of the targeted population in need,

there is still 18% suffering from hunger and scarcity of food,

which amounts to 216,000 Syrian refugees according

to the latest report from UNHCR.

The District 2451 Disaster Relief Committee (Egypt)

and Dr. Rami Finge,

Disaster Relief Committee country chair, Lebanon (District 2452)

are collaborating to arrange for Food Packages

to secure the needs of a number of Syrian refugees

in cooperation with the Red Cross in Lebanon.

As Rotarians, we chose to get involved and

we are hereby calling upon Rotary clubs in the two districts

and anywhere in the world to donate to secure basic food

for families in Ramadan.

We, as Rotary representatives,

will be delivering the food packages to the needy familie

in late May/early June and we will be escorted

by Red Cross staff to the refugee camps.

The food package cost is $ 35,

components and cost of each item are included in the list attached.

We rely on you, so Lean Forward and Help Humanity!

Sahar Sobeih

District 2451 (Egypt)

Disaster Relief Committee Chair

ssobeih@gmail.com

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District Changeovers

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NEW RESEARCH SPOTLIGHT:

Lisa Gibson is being funded by an Ian Scott PhD Scholarship

to develop and test a school-based intervention

for student cannabis use.

She says: "Early intervention is often more effective

and efficient than treatment for a range of health issues,

it is important that we can develop and provide effective

early interventions to address adolescent cannabis use."

Lisa is conducting her study at the

National Cannabis Prevention and Information Centre (NCPIC) http://bit.ly/1JDWjFi

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Australian Rotary Health allowed Betty Kitchener OAM

to gather enough information to develop

the Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) course.

With evidence-based research, MHFA

has grown into an international program spanning 21 countries

that trains everyday people to help someone suffering

a mental health problem or crisis.

Learn more about Australian Rotary Health at

www.australianrotaryhealth.org.au

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. Our Media Manager Steff Fenton used her bottle top last month

to vote for Australian Rotary Health

and then collected a $100 cheque from their store yesterday.

If you would like to support mental health research which benefits the community,

you can donate online at any time

http://bit.ly/donate_arh

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Rotary Club of Armadale

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The Challenge

To celebrate Wheelchairs for Kids 30,000th wheelchair,

a team of nine people including Trish O'Reilly, CEO of AAMIG

will be riding the 6,600km TransAmerica Trail

starting in Florence, Oregon on 11 May 2015

and finishing the challenge in Yorktown, Virginia on 19 July 2015.

This cycle challenge is about raising awareness of this inspiring charity.

To donate, please visit:

https://give.everydayhero.com/au/aamig-challenge

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Rotary Club of Mount Barker

Peter Thorn[OAM] a Rotarian for nearly 40 years

has not stopped smiling since the completion three weeks ago

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New Flyers

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The Theme is RED and GREEN

for this year's Op Shop Ball

Come dressed in shades of green and red

all purchased from your local Opportunity Shop!

Leave your tags on to be eligible for the “best dressed awards”

LIVE BAND: GT AND THE FALCONS

Live auctions, silent auctions, raffles, games,

dancing, fun fun fun

TICKETS: $40 - BYO drinks and nibbles.

Sorry no door sales.

Tickets must be purchased at least 4 weeks before the event

Proceeds to St John Ambulance Heartstart campaign

(bringing defibrillators into schools in our community),

and local Rotary projects

Limited tickets, book early by emailing

rotaryopshopball@gmail.com

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Rotary Club of Manjimup

Rose Moyle with new inductees Gerald Sourop and Kent Roberts.

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Paul Harris Fellow

Rotary Club of Como

Rotary Club of Como

Congratulates our latest PAUL HARRIS FELLOW
Secretary Les Ozsdolay.

Les has been a tireless worker for the Rotary Club of Como

holding many Board position such as President, Secretary

as well as being a volunteer for many community organisations.

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Around the Clubs

Rotary Club of Pinjarra

President Kevin presented Rotary Badge rings to Treasurer Willie

and to PP Laurie in recognition of bringing new members into the Club.

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Rotary Club of Boulder

Students join the Prospector Train in Kalgoorlie

for the trip to Perth for the RYPEN camp

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Rotary Club of Perth

Great turnout for the Passages Raceday

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Rotaract Club of Perth

It's a full house for our Back2School Quiz night!
We have already raised enough money for 350 lamps!

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Rotaract Club of City of Gosnells
at the Perth Rotaract Quiz Nite

Rotaract Club of South Perth

DOMESTIC violence against women claims the life of one woman

across the country every week.

That is why South Perth Rotaract Club

is hosting a photography competition

on Saturday, May 30, aiming to raise money for the

White Ribbon campaign to stop violence against women.

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Rotaract Club of Subiaco

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Rotary Club of Karrinyup

David from the friends of Star Swamp collected a cheque

from our club which will be used for signage

and hopefully enable them to grow their volunteer base.

The MS Society Of WA's Sue visited the club once again
and was presented with a donation that will help them
provide aids which will be used by their occupational
and sleep therapists to help MS sufferers get better night's sleep

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Rotary Club of West Perth

The irrepressible Leslie and Russell Whitelaw with Neville Bent.

great to see the couple in such great spirits.

Rumour has it they will be back next week so come along.

Assistant Fines Master Joesph

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Rotary Club of Armadale

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Rotary Club of Wanneroo

Our Youth Director Kay Douglas presenting a cheque
from the Wanneroo Rotary Club to the Wanneroo College's
Headmaster Pauline White to assist in the funding
for after hours tutoring of students that require assistance
. Very proud to be a supporter of our local High School.
We also assist with Mock Job Interviews for the students
who are looking to enter the workforce.

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Rotary Club of Cockburn

Ray McKinnon surveyor by profession told us an enlightening story

about his career path

Interesting life and many key points on what surveyors have achieved.

Many interesting notable people in our history were surveyors

including our own Lord Forrest and Septimus Roe..
We also welcome Assistant Governor Barry Berger to our meeting

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Rotary Club of Belmont

seen at the Balajurra/Malaga Quiz Nite

Enjoying some fellowship in Victoria Park

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Rotary Club of Osborne Park

Helping the Salvation army at Bunnings warehouse Osborne Park

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Rotary Club of Mount Lawley

pre- meeting fellowship

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Rotary Club of Swan Valley

Photos from the last sewing afternoon where the 100 kits
were finally finished and packed ready for transporting to East Timor.

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Rotary Club of Freshwater Bay

Principal of Kondinin Michelle Lynch receiving microscopes

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"Picture of the Week"

Rotary Club of Kalgoorlie

looking great Angelo

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District and Club Promotions

May

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August

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September

The Theme is RED and GREEN for this year's Op Shop Ball

Come dressed in shades of green and red all purchased

from your local Opportunity Shop!

Leave your tags on to be eligible for the “best dressed awards”

LIVE BAND: GT AND THE FALCONS

Live auctions, silent auctions, raffles, games, dancing, fun fun fun

TICKETS: $40 - BYO drinks and nibbles.

Sorry no door sales.

Tickets must be purchased at least 4 weeks before the event

Proceeds to St John Ambulance Heartstart campaign

(bringing defibrillators into schools in our community),

and local Rotary projects

Limited tickets, book early by emailing

rotaryopshopball@gmail.com

October