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Making a splash on World Water Day!

By the Water and & Sanitation Rotarian Action Group (Wasrag)

World Water Day, is a wonderful opportunity to take a look back

at the goals Rotary members have achieved

in the Wash, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) sector.

Founded in 2007, the Water & Sanitation Rotarian Action Group (Wasrag)

strived to reach the Millennium Development Goal’s target

of reducing the number of people without sustainable access

to safe drinking water and basic sanitation by 50% by the year 2015.

Rotary members around the world played a significant role

in meeting that ambition goal, five years ahead of schedule.

But, nearly 663,000 million people lack access to safe water.

* There is still much work to be done.

The new Sustainable Development Goal 6 is calling for action

to ensure everyone has access to water and sanitation by 2030.

Join WASH-minded Rotarians in meeting the water challenge,

providing sanitation and most importantly

– adopting proper hygiene practices.

Rotary is leading the charge in many areas, including:

· Rotary’s WASH in Schools Target Challenge:

a pilot program to develop sustainable WASH

and education projects in Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, India and Kenya.

· Partnering with the

U.S Agency for International Development (USAID)

to implement sustainable, long-term projects to improve water supply

, sanitation, and hygiene in the Dominican Republic, Ghana, and the Philippines.

· Providing clean, safe water to

every public school in Lebanon,

so students can be healthier and be able to focus on their education.

· A major program in Mali,

one of the world’s poorest countries, to rehabilitate old water points

and build new ones

. The project also includes construction of a number

of public latrines in schools, markets and health centers.

These are just a few examples of the many

Rotary projects focused on WASH!

Make this World Water Day the day you commit

to joining Rotary’s water team by taking action

. Contact us at info@wasrag.org

or learn more at www.wasrag.org.

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The story behind the Rotary Pin

Sahar Sobeih

23 March at 16:34

What is the story behind the Rotary wheel pin?

The first lapel pin in the history of the Rotary was

designed and made by New York Rotary Club member,

John Frick on October 14, 1909

and worn by the club’s first president Bradford Bullock from 1909

until his premature death in 1911

(At the time, he was serving as VP of the

National Association of Rotary Clubs).

The forerunner of the traditional Rotary pin worn today,

it features the Rotary wheel has it appeared in its earliest representation

with eight spokes, no cogs, and no keyway.

The wheel itself became the symbol of Rotary in 1906,

a year after the club’s formation in Chicago.

Asked to design a symbol for the new club,

Chicago Rotarian Montague Bear, an engraver,

drew a simple wagon wheel with a few lines to show dust and motion

(14 spokes, no cogs, no keyway).

Paul Harris reasoned that the wheel symbolized

"Civilization and Movement."

One observant Rotarian pointed out that a wheel

would not generate clouds of dust in front of it,

so Montague removed the offending cloud and that design

remained the emblem for Chicago until 1912.

When new clubs formed,

they adopted the wheel in symbols of their own.

Our club integrated the New York wheel

and an oak tree as our symbol.

It appears on the top of our first Live Oak newsletter in 1914.

In 1910, the Rotary Club of Philadelphia added cogs

to create a working wheel, symbolizing members working together,

literally interlocked with one another to achieve

the organization's objectives.

They used 19 cogs in honor of their club, the 19th in Rotary.

They created hundreds of metal pins with this design

and successfully pitched it as the

new official international wheel in 1912.

It didn’t hurt that the president of the Philadelphia club

[who had designed that club's emblem]

became president of the

International Association of Rotary Clubs

at the 1912 Duluth convention.

In 1918, two Rotarian engineers from the Duluth Club

Charles Henry Mackintosh and Oscar Bjorge

(formally of Minnesota)

petitioned Rotary to amend the design of the wheel.

They argued that a cogwheel with 19 cogs would not work.

Also, the emblem had square-cornered teeth of disproportionate size,

and the cogs were irregularly spaced.

Charles called it, “An anachronism to engineers.”

Oscar called it

"an insult to engineering that only

the brain of an artist could conceive."

Oscar sketched a new wheel, with 6 spokes (symbolizing

the 6 Objects of Rotary at that time) and 24 cogs or teeth.

This design was presented to the Rotary world in 1920.

However, there remained many versions of the Rotary wheel

in use around the world by the different clubs.

The Oakland Club was still using its 1914

wheel and oak tree in 1922.

It wasn’t until 1922

that the Rotary International Association

declared that all Rotary clubs should adopt a single design

as the exclusive emblem of Rotarians.

But, before the approval of Charles and Oscar’s gear wheel,

the President of Rotary Club of Los Angeles,

Will Forker submitted one change:

“The ‘hub’ design of the new ‘wheel’

is that of an ‘idler’ wheel or gear,

there being no provision for the reception

or transmission of power to or from a shaft,” he argued.

But, he said, incorporating a keyway would make the new wheel

“a real worker[LH1].” Oscar and Charles heartily agreed.

So, in 1923 the keyway was added and the design,

which we see on our pins was formally adopted

as the official Rotary International emblem.

Why wear a Rotary pin?

Reasons for wearing a pin varied:

for publicity of Rotary, for pride,

for acceptance and recognition,

for the start of easy conversation

with other Rotarians wherever you go.

Wearing a Rotary Fellowship pin

shows a Rotarian’s vocation,

hobby or recreational interest.

Past RI President Bob Barth (1993-94,

from the Rotary Club of Aarau, Switzerland)

felt that a Rotary pin says this about the wearer:

“You can rely on me,

I am dependable, I am reliable, I give more than I take,

and I am available.”

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Next Weekend!!!!!

Ramble Video

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2017 BrikTober promo video

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New Members

Rotary Club of Boulder

Almost president Jim took the reigns as President Craig was on holiday.

We also had the pleasure of welcoming two new members to the club.

Carl Cimarosti and Marc Bartle.

Looking forward to many years of working with these guys.

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Rotary Club of Wongan Hills

L to R: President RC Wongan Hills David Hood,

New Rotarians Sandra Armstrong, Vicki Quinlan,

Mike Quinlan, John Mc Bride

and Assistant Governor Jan Horsley.

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Rotary Club of Esperance Bay

Congratulations to David Callow on being inducted 'back' into the Club

. Also a very warm welcome to his wife, Sandra.

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Rotary Club of Freshwater Bay

Lahiru Mudunkotuwa, a Banker, who began his Rotary life

as an Interactor then Rotoractor prior to joining the

RC Colombo Central in Sri Lanka.

It was a huge pleasure for Pres. Jeremy Foster

to welcome Lahiru into the RCFB.

He will serve on the International Service Committee.

Second member inducted into the RCFB this evening was Victoria Wyatt

who has a Production Company and has the classification of Events Production.

Welcome Victoria who is going to commence her Rotary work

on the Club Service Committee.

Welcomed into the Club by Pres. Jeremy Foster

Induction of Nishi Galhenage, a former Interactor in Sri Lanka.

Pictured with Pres. Jeremy Foster,

a big welcome to Nishi, who is a Childcare worker

. Nishi will begin her Rotary journey on the Vocational/Community committee.

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Paul Harris Fellow

Rotary Club of Freshwater Bay

Presentation of Paul Harris Fellow Recognition to Su Re Lau

by PRID Ken Collins.

Su Re made a significant financial contribution towards the funding

of the Rotary Vocational Training Team which

PRID Ken led to India in February.

The Team was comprised of two Gynaecologists

and two Midwives who trained local health workers to assist them

to reduce the extremely high mortality rate

of mothers and babies due to childbirth.

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Around the Clubs

Pictures from D9455 Conference this weekend

Her Excellency the Honourable Kerry Sanderson AC

— at Guildford Grammar School.

Path of Hope Display:

"Breaking the cycle of family violence"

District Governor Elect Lindsay with his 3 Geraldton angels.
PE's from the 3 Geraldton Rotary Clubs

Our club is represented at the Rotary District 9455 Conference [Karrinyup]

by our Exchange student Hannah,

newest member Murray and President Trish

- think our PE Phil is there somewhere too.

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Rotary Club of Byford and Districts

Working hard in the bar at Byford's very own Gala Ball

hosted by the Serpentine Jarrahdale CRC!

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Rotary Club of Moora

Moora Rotary meeting at Drovers 16th March

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Rotary Club of Mill Point

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City of Gosnells Rotaract
At Ronald McDonald house

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Rotary Club of Batavia Coast

great night of fellowship out at Port View

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Rotary Club of Subiaco

The popular bacon and egg stall at the Stirling Farmers Market

is a fantastic example of our District Clubs collaborating.

Rotary Club of Subiaco, Rotary Club of Heirisson

and Girrawheen SHS Interact

all work together to make the stall happen at the

Rotary Club of Karrinyup (District 9455) Markets

and the burgers are great!

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Rotary Club of Ellenbrook

Adelle, Rotary Club of Ellenbrook Outbound in Brazil
. She is already giving back to her Host Country
- volunteering in a poorer community as an English tutor.

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Rotary Club of Rossmoyne

Acting President Barry Berger, Phil Cordery
and Short Term Exchange student Salma Soeriaatmadja
Salma recently returned from Japan

Barry Berger with Salma [right] and Madoka Uni exchanging banners
Madoka is Salma's exchange sister

Samantha Chang [sponsored by the Rotary Club of Kenwick]
Madoka and Salma
Samantha is exchanging with Japan later this year

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Rotary Club of Willetton

Short Term Exchange student Alex Crowhurst
with President Simon Cubitt and Phil Cordery
Alex was recently in Austria

Alex and President Simon

Long Term Exchange student from Italy
Francesco, Alex and Phil Cordery

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Rotary Club of Attadale

Inaugural Golf Competition for RC of Attadale

Eleven golfers made their way to the Araluen Country Club

last Tuesday to play in our inaugural golf competition..

It was a great day for fun and fellowship

despite the pouring rain and cold winds!

The course was as scenic as it was challenging in the conditions.

Congratulations to George Lewkowski for winning

this inaugural RCA competition and also for organising the day.

We plan to have more of these events

and encourage more golfers to join in.

Martin, George and Bob looking wet

George Lewkowski, the winner with 33 points, is congratulated by brother Vic.

Bob Rodgers putts while George Lewkowski attends the pin

About to hit over the water hazard

Martin Houchin hits off on the downhill par three

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Rotary Club of Karrinyup

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Rotary Club of Freshwater Bay

Tom Law-Davis, who was sponsored to RYLA

by the RCFB made an excellent presentation on his

experiences at the camp and benefits gained.

Stacey Crase, a Buddy at Camp Opportunity did likewise.

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Rotary Club of Mount Lawley

Last Monday we had the pleasure of hearing from Rotaracter
Angela talk about her experience at the Rotary Youth Leadership Academy

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Rotary Club of Albany Port

Our vocational visit to Wilsons Brewery on South Coast Highway
was another great success for Vocational Director Ian Moss.
We were all impressed with the variety of tap beers available
and were pleased to learn that they are soon to commence a bottling process
so take-aways can be provided as well.
Following this we adjourned to the Three Anchors for a meal.