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This would have been Convention 111 and the first one cancelled

Welcome to Vicki C our newest Rotary Member.

 We trust you will enjoy your engagement with our club 

and know you will make a wonderful Rotarian

Dr. Hamid Sohrabi was formally inducted into the RC Freshwater Bay

 at our meeting on 18th March.

 He is the head researcher for Prof. Ralph Martins 

at the Australian Alzheimer's Research Foundation.

 Hamid will be heading up the research for our Music for Dementia project.

 Welcome Hamid. 

Thrilled to have you join us after first being introduced 

to the Club many years ago

President Be Westbrook 

proudly inducted past Rotarian Martin Sadle

into the RC Mandurah Districts.

He received his membership certificate and package, 

saying he was pleased to join such a fantastic group of caring people.

This takes our busy membership to 32.

We also welcome Martin’s wife Christine.

President Richard gives a new slant to 'extending the Rotary hand of friendship'

 with an elbow bump in welcoming new member Mick to our ranks.

Our International Division with Diana Godson 

as Director has been very proactive this year

 in supporting many different causes.

Our club supported Water for Africa 

a charity based in Perth, Western Australia 

to establish a water resource in Ifwagi, Tanzania.

Why we helped?

Ifwagi Health Centre in Tanzania was on Water for Africa's waiting list.

 It works alongside the local District Hospital but they were

 in a critical need as they had NO water available.

 The water they did use was brought in by bicycle

 and was often contaminated.

Why we helped?

Phil Hepworth, CEO of Water for Africa presented to our club 

to see if we were interested in sponsoring such a project as the need

 in their project region is so great and they are always looking for new ways

 to partner together with like-minded people.

How much did we contribute?

We sponsored the project for $10,000

How our sponsorship will help?

This project will help thousands of people as they receive treatment 

and be assisted back to good health.

 The center includes a new birthing ward that assists with the delivery

 of newborn babies with safe clean water.

How the funds were spent?

A deep borehole was drilled and safe clean water is now available at this health center, 

this project will be looked after by our local in-country team to ensure clean 

water is pumped for years to come.

Jai Wallace, Apprentice of the Year and Allie Humphreys, 
Rotary Club of Rockingham Youth Director.

  These are of recognitions from last year (FINALLY!)

 – contributions to End Polio 

Now and second highest giver to the Rotary Foundation in D. 9455.

And after the jam- packed meeting on 9 March, 

we took a break on 16 March to visit the Canning Community Men's Shed

 organised by Club Director for Vocational Service, Kevin Baruffi. 

 Shed President Steve Pusey gave us a tour and filled us in

 on its short but eventful history. 

And afterwards we dined at the Foo Wah Seafood Chinese restaurant

 with our RYE student, Johanna, and partners,

Dave Henderson, Maureen Webster, Liz Doerksen 

and several of their friends.   

Maxine Hebiton receiving her Honorary Membership of Como club 

since the passing of her husband Kingsley.

DGE Colin Burns returned from his training with a banner from

 the Rotary Club of Los Altos.

  Kero O’Shea presents PP Genevieve Carr

 with a C of A from the Rotary E Club of WA 

“A night at museum”

The Moora museum opened its door to the Rotarians from Moora tonight.

 Nothing too spooky but do yourselves a favour

 and check out the museum. Well worth it.
Pauline Roberts from Dandaragan spoke of her recent visit

 to Kangaroo Island with a group of farmers from WA

 where they repaired burnt fences.

 Quite the experience for everyone.

 Great effort to Blaze Aid the organisers.

Sue Godfrey from AUSTSWIM and our membership officer Jenni 

welcomed Long Tran to speak on the very worthwhile Swim Vietnam program

What an awesome social at Neville's ..

. local grown made or (farmer's market counts, yes?)

 Crafted food was so delicious. 

Included Xylella-free olives by Matt Granger and family.

Special Auction held tonight at Rotary,

 our fabulous auctioneer Dick Thorp managed to get the final bid in at $65 !!!

 All funds will go towards future community projects

"Picture of the Week"

Harmony Day bromance


seen in Geraldton

Rotary Club of Bridgetown

April 10, 1954 [66]

Rotary Club of Hillary’s

April 11, 1986 [34]

Rotary Club of Mandurah Districts

April 11, 1986 [34]

Rotary Club of Attadale

April 12, 1982 38]

Rotary Club of Palm Beach

April 12, 1982 [38]

Rotary Club of Collie

April 15, 1954 [66]

Rotary Club of Mount Barker

April 15, 1955 [65]

Rotary Club of Carnarvon

April 15, 1963 [57]

Rotary Club of Perth

April 15, 1927 [93]

Rotary Club of North Perth

April 17, 1972 [48]

Rotary Club of Northbridge

April 17, 1984 [36]

Rotary Club of Kwinana

April 22, 1971 [49]

Rotary Club of Dalkeith

April 24, 1984 [36]

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El Gamma's Touching Tribute

 To Mother Nature 

 Asia’s Got Talent Grand Final 1

Thanks Alison

Pigs On A Blanket 

 Best Pets of the Week

Western Australia

Wave Rock Salt Pool