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‘Rotary Serving Humanity’ is 2016-17 presidential theme

RI President-elect John F. Germ called on incoming district governors

to promote Rotary’s good work as he unveiled the

2016-17 presidential theme,

Rotary Serving Humanity,

during Rotary’s annual training event for future leaders

in San Diego, California, USA

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Rotary Club of Pinjarra

Pinjarra Rotary Club receiving donations for the

Pinjarra Rotary Club Fire Appeal from

Left to right

Mandurah City Treasurer Mike Kirke, Mandurah Districts President Murray Love,

Canning M.P. Andrew Hastie with Past President Peter Gillett

at Pinjarra's recent Rotary meeting.

Mandurah Rotary Clubs have generously donated a combined total of $28,000

The Pinjarra Rotary Club Fire Appeal has currently commissioned

and is supporting a mobile trauma counselling unit

with the Peel Mobile Health Clinic

along with helping farmers in the fire zone

to feed their stock for the long term

and helping them with their fencing.

The next Pinjarra Fencing day will be on the weekend

of the 30th and 31st of January

Pinjarra Rotary Club will be coordinating teams to pull down fences

with in the fire zone.

Any Rotarians or friends who would like to help

are most welcome to come.

Camping facilities are available at the

Boar Swamp Camp Draft grounds on Blythewood Farm.

For further information please contact

Willie Brown 0429174733 or Geoff McLarty 0417994165

[ further information below]

Pinjarra Rotary Club Fencing day Monday 18th January

turn off South west highway into Old Bunbury Road

Please note that Lillycrap Rd is now known as Boar Swamp Rd).

(Pinjarra Rotarians will be on duty at the gate

to register names and assistance)

Personal donations to the Pinjarra Rotary Club Fire Appeal

can be made to:

The Rotary Club of Rockingham Inc. Charitable Trust Account

Bendigo Bank, Rockingham

BSB 633-000

Account No 14263 1100

Please add your name to the deposit.

If you could please send an email to rcpinjarra.secretary@gmail.com

to receive your tax deductable receipt.

Club Donations can be sent directly to the Pinjarra Rotary Club.

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District Governor Elect D9465
Linda McLerie

Had the honour and privilege of being seated with Rotary International President

Ravi and Vanathy at the International Assembly 2016 farewell dinner

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Rotary Club of West Perth

President Colin Arthur and Tony Delich inducted Hayley Lethlean

as the club's newest member.

Hayley brings a wealth of volunteerism experience to the club

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Rotary Club of Como

Rotary Club of Como welcomes our newest member Ed Tan to the Club.

He was inducted by Graeme Carter (Membership Director)

at the last meeting for the year.

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New Flyers

Rotary Club of Pinjarra

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Rotary Club of Albany City

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Rotary Club of Freshwater Bay

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Rotary Club of Matilda Bay

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Rotary Club of Kwinana

Rodger Hamilton

Rodger joined the Rotary Club of Kwinana in 1988.

During his time with the club he was a very active member,

serving in most Board positions.

Rodger was instrumental in the establishment of the lookout tower

in the Rotary Wildflower Reserve in Kwinana,

using his work contacts to obtain the necessary steel

for construction of the tower.

The club honoured him for his service by presenting him

with a Paul Harris Fellow,

and later a Paul Harris Sapphire Pin.

reprinted with permission of the Rotary Club of Kwinana

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Around the Clubs

Rotary Club of Bunbury Leschenault

at Leschenault Recreation Park Pavilion.

for the Bushfire Appeal Charity Dance

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Rotary Club of South Bunbury

Helping out Fire BrigAID down at the Waters Edge on the inlet
to raise money for the Waroona Fire victims.

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Rotary Club of Wanneroo

Rotary Club of Wanneroo today at Wheelchairs for Kids

loading another container for Burma Children Medical Fund.

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Rotary Club of Fremantle

Exotic shirts were on display at President Greg Paten’s drinks

to kick off next years full programme of fun and service for Fremantle Rotary Club

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Rotary Club of Belmont

Thanks to Bryan Martin and Mike Terry for their great help

to the Rotary Youth Exchange Committee. Recently

Bryan was the chaperone/bus driver and Mike Terry

provided the bus on a recent tour of the Wheatbelt and Goldfields.

Chairman Norm along with his committee

and two exchange students attended our meeting to present Bryan

with a certificate of appreciation and acknowledge him

in front of his fellow club members.

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Rotary Club of Como

Speaker Debbie Mason from Zonta House "Starting Over Support" programme

gave an interesting snapshot of what her organisation is up to

. SOS gives a helping hand to men and women

who are establishing themselves in new housing post domestic violence.

RC Como helped at xmas time with donations of new pillows and doona covers

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Rotary Club of Matilda Bay

At Huong Viet Cafe.

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Rotary Youth Leadership Awards

D9465

Kenwick Rotarian Assistant Governor Roy Philbin
opens the District 9465 -2016 Rotary Youth Leadership Awards week long seminar.

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D9455

18 RYLA participants from D. 9455 who had just been presented with their RYLA Certificates

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Rotary Club of Armadale

The Rotary Club of Armadale is pleased to sponsor Ben Hyder

as a camper at Handicamp this week.

President Gail Sampson was delighted to pose for this photo with Ben

and camp buddy, Marie-Helen Badoche,

who is sponsored by the Rotary Club of Palm Beach.

Buddys like Marie-Helen give up their time,

along with other dedicated volunteers to expand the horizons

of differently-abled campers.

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Rotary Club of Perth

Have a great Rotary Exchange year Lauren!

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Rotary Club of Karrinyup

Our Rotary Youth Exchange team -
Club YEO Trish, Assistand Director - Youth, Wayne,
with our Inbound Amanda, Outbound 2015, Tate,
and Outbound 2016, Adrian.
Also attending wer th Distrct's RYE Chair,
Norm and Tate's Placement Officer, David.