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MEDIA RELEASE: “DR HAPPY” Joins HAT DAY

to Shine a Light on Mental Health

Help Raise Funds to Prevent Mental Illness in the Workplace

WWW.HATDAY.COM.AU

Dr Happy, Chief Happiness Officer at the Happiness Institute

and clinical psychologist Tim Sharp, said, he is thrilled to be part of this unique

and exciting initiative to help prevent mental illness,

with a focus in the workplace.

“Positive organisational cultures are associated

with higher levels of engagement and also,

better performance and productivity.

In simple terms, happy workers are better workers,” said Dr Happy

who has written many books about happiness

and is about to publish his next book with a 30-day challenge

- Happiness in the Workplace.

The annual cost of mental illness in Australia

has been estimated at $20 billion, which includes

the cost of lost productivity and labour force participation.

Mental illness is the leading cause of sickness absence

and long-term work incapacity.

CEO Australian Rotary Health, Joy Gillett said that National Hat Day

will shine a light on mental health for everyone in our community,

and with Dr Happy, there will be a special focus

on good mental health in the workplace.

Dr Happy says a workplace that promotes real mental health

will be a better workplace in so many ways.

2015 Hat Day Video Promo

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Rotary Club of Northam

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Congratulations Marie,
Scarborough Rotary's Inbound Student from Germany,

who won this year’s Inbound of the Year Award.

Marie has been a very popular visitor at her Rotary Club

where all members have enjoyed her ready smile and helpful attitude

and where she has been a regular helper on the early morning rosters

at their Karrinyup SwapMart.

In addition, Marie was always one of the first to volunteer

for additional community service opportunities
and throughout the year

has helped out several other Rotary Clubs,

including the Wanneroo Club on their Drinks Van

and with the Parking for the International Golf Competition,

and has also been a regular supporter
(often also encouraging other Students to join her)

for the Cancer Foundation via Relay for Life Activities and Daffodil Day.

During the summer, Marie also gained Surf Life Saving Qualifications
which enabled her to participate in Surf Patrols
for the Sorrento Lifesaving Club,
and she has also made many great friends
and been a wonderful Ambassador for Rotary Youth Exchange
at her school, Churchlands SHS.

Marie, who was still only 15 years old when she arrived in Australia

for her Youth Exchange year, goes home a very accomplished

and community minded young lady and, while there were many students

who could easily receive this Award,

there is no doubt that Marie is certainly a very worthy winner

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Charter of the

Rotaract Club of Rossmoyne

Belinda Baker, with her Certificate of Membership

Congratulations Jan Moore!

Without your leadership and perseverance,

the rebirth of Rossmoyne Rotaract would never have happened.

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Rotary Club of Heirisson

Rachel Sheffield of the Global Hand Charity advises

of a 2015 fundraiser evening at the Central Institute of Technology (TAFE)

Aberdeen Street, Perth on Friday 10 July from 6-8 pm.

Award winning Laos photos to peruse and buy

. Be entertained with live music from talented young musicians

and an exciting night market where you can barter for bargains

whilst drinking lemongrass tea or local WA wines

and munching on fantastic finger food.

Funds from this event help the building of a girls dormitory in Pou Luang (Northern Laos),

and send two of deaf mute boys to art school.

Thank you - www.globalhandcharity.org.au

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You can now register for your tickets to the Rotary Op Shop Ball.

Simply email your name, email address and phone number to

rotaryopshopball@gmail.com.au

or call Ray on 0491 953 983, and let us know how many tickets you would like to reserve.

FIRST IN BEST DRESSED.

Tickets numbers are limited and there are no door sales.

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Rotary Club of Busselton Geographe Bay

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Paul Harris Fellows

Rotary Club of Karrinyup

At last weekend's annual Changeover Board Meeting,

which was held at the home of PP Peter,Durrant

Peter's wife and longstanding Rotary Club of Karrinyup (District 9455) supporter, Kay,

was presented with a long overdue Paul Harris Fellow

in recognition of her huge commitment to Rotary Youth Exchange.

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Rotary Club of Perth

Stephen Inouye

Emma Cook and Tristian Campbell

Welcome to the Paul Harris Fellowship for your contribution to Literacy

Rotary Club of Perth

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Rotary Club of Belmont
New Club President David Bennett and Family

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Rotary Club of Cockburn

New President Natalie Bledynden being presented with her certificate

and Rotary President chain from Donna McDonald the out going president

Rotaract Club of South Perth

Rotary Club of Como members attended the Rotaract Club of South Perth's

Changeover Dinner at the DUX Restaurant in South Perth.

Around the clubs

Rotary Club of Northam

Northam Rotary Club fulfills pledges.

At the meeting 15 June we presented a cheque to support

an initiative providing support for families of rural children

who have to spend some time min Princess Margaret Hospital.

"Gi'me five for Kids", to RadioWest announcer Bryan French,

who has undertaken this charity tasking with his wife.

Bryan "Frenchy" supports our Rotary radio Auction,

with his time and facilities each year.

Norm Richard Anderson tgives our donation to Salvation Army Officer Raymond Reeves,
for the Red Shield Appeal.

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Rotary Club of Applecross

Community and Business Awards

Dean Nalder c John Kevan and Business Award Winners

Dean Nalder John Kevan and Community Award Winners

Ian Lander Dean Nalder and John Kevan

John Kevan Micelle Ferrari Melodie Kevan Gabi Pasqualson

Leslie Coombes and Dean Nalder

Rotarians Alex Parks and Kenn Williams

Rotary Club of Swan Valley

Rotary Club of Wanneroo

The Rotary Clubs of Hillarys and Wanneroo

supported Purple Bra Day at the

Dolphin Wishing Well .

The Dolphins are into their 6 year of operation ,

and in the first 5 years a massive

$125,000 has been collected .

Many projects in the area have been the recipients

of funds collected from the Well.

$2.00 in the slot rotates Rajah , Mila and Echo.

The Rotary "icon" was inspired all because of these three Dolphins

who died mysteriously at

Hillary's Boat Harbour in December 1999.

Please support this project by visiting the Dophin Wishing Well

and make a wish.

Clive Bain

Chairman
Rotary Dolphin Wishing Well Project

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Rotary Club of Freshwater Bay

PP Ian Thow and Speaker PP Michael Reeves

PP Michael Reeves from the RC of Balcatta, a Rotarian of 31 years,

took on the responsibility of looking after the ShelterBox project

when it first came to West Australia 11 years ago.

This project was conceived by Tom Henderson,

a Rotarian from Cornwall, in 2000.

It has grown to what is possibly Rotary International’s

second most significant project after PolioPlus,

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Rotary Club of Victoria Park

Rotary Club of Perth

Past President Jeff Leach, doing the Club Proud

, by once again participating in Vinnes CEO Sleepout,

supporting the Project Passages!

You can support Jeff by donating on his page

,https://www.ceosleepout.org.au/donate/online-donation/…

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Rotary Club of Byford and Districts

Serpentine Jarrahdale Grammar School were presented 30 microscopes

at their Junior assembly.

Thanks to Katie Parkins, the Science Coordinator

whose drive and initiative created the opportunity.

The Rotary Club of Byford and Districts is pleased to continue

to roll out these science based tools to all of the schools in our district.

The Rotary WA Magnifying Microscope Project

is an initiative of the Chief Scientist of WA Professor Lyn Beazley,

the Water Corporation, the Science Teachers Association of WA

and and the Rotary Club of Freshwater Bay.

Pictured are President Elect Tom Hoyer, Senior Student Jake Cook

with the microscopes and Katie Parkins.

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Rotary Clubs of Geraldton

A couple of more pictures from their International Night

Rotary Club of Southern Districts

Arrival of Short Term Exchange Student Vincenza Di Nuzzo [right]

from D2050 Italy

Pictured here with her Host sister Elena Roberts [left]

and host Mum [middle]

District and Club Promotions

June

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August

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September

You can now register for your tickets to the Rotary Op Shop Ball.

Simply email your name, email address and phone number to

rotaryopshopball@gmail.com.au

or call Ray on 0491 953 983, and let us know how many tickets you would like to reserve.

FIRST IN BEST DRESSED.

Tickets numbers are limited and there are no door sales.

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