The United Arab Emirates (UAE) on July 24
announced an additional US$9.5 million support
to the Pakistan Polio Eradication Initiative (PEI).
The funding will be used to vaccinate approximately
16 million children during door-to-door
immunization campaigns in 84 highest-risk districts
as well as an additional US$376,000
to provide personal protective equipment
against COVID-19 for the front line campaign
workers
Members of Districts 9455 and 9465
Currently Rotary clubs in WA are currently supported by two Rotary Districts, District 9465
for clubs mostly south of the Swan River and
District 9455 for clubs mostly north of the Swan River.
Rotary International (RI) has issued a directive at their June Board meeting
that the two Districts in Western
Australia will be merged effective 1 July 2023.
We await further information and guidance from RI regarding the process,
and once this is received it will be shared with all members
and an appropriate steering committee with representatives
from both our Districts
will be established.
We understand there may be some questions,
and we ask that you please forward any queries regarding this
to your District Governor/s via
these emails:
District 9465 Pat
Schraven e: redistrict@rotary9465.org.au
District 9455 Dee Buckland e: info@rotarywa9455.org
Dear Steph and Phil,
At long last after collecting, cleaning, removing badges etc the surplus PPC/PPE
that was collected from the volunteer brigades
in the Capes region has arrived in East Timor.
You may recall that in 2019 I asked around for any surplus PPC/PPE
as I was informed by Margaret River Rotary that they were shipping items
over to support local communities that had a connection to the
Margaret River Senior High Schools leavers excursions to East Timor.
I was informed by members of Margaret River Rotary that the East Timorese
emergency services were critically under resourced and would be grateful
for any equipment we could provide.
Upon receiving permission from the LGA and DFES the collection process
started with Rotarians helping to clean and pack the items into 1000 litre containers.
These containers were then transported to Perth and then onto Melbourne
before being shipped to Dili in Timor.
Due to the Covid lock down the sea container was quarantined
for nearly twelve months before being released and opened by the
Rotary President in Dili Mr Mario DeJesus.
The equipment was distributed to the Fire Brigades within Dili.
The East Timorese have been badly impacted by the Covid pandemic
with 10,000 confirmed cases and 26 deaths from a total population of 1.2 million.
If this wasn't bad enough, they were then impacted by Cyclone Seroja
which resulted in food shortages, 45 deaths and 4500 homes being destroyed.
The East Timorese emergency services were very grateful for the
assistance given to them by our volunteer firefighters.
We can only hope this will assist them in some way, and help them carry
out their duties in a safe and professional manner.
Regards Gordon Temby - Wallcliffe Fire Brigade.
ADHD is also the most common disorder among boys
(11%).
Your donation to mental health research will help our youngest
Australians
We have some sad news that two members of our Rotary family
have died in the last
few days.
Peter Vecchio has died after his battle with cancer over the last 7 months or so.
He was one of our Charter members, joining the club in 1984
and has consistently supported the club, particularly
in greeting members to each weekly meeting as
assistant Attendance Officer to Frank Mondello for many
years.
Our thoughts are with Maria and the Vecchio family.
The second piece of sad news is that Annie Leach,
wife of Rotarian Rod, also died recently after a long illness
. Our thoughts are with
Rod and Robbie.
We
will advise members of the funeral arrangements when they are known.
Regards,
David
Moir
Secretary
Rotary
Club of Northbridge
The Wongan Rotary Club hosted their Changeover Night at the CRC.
The District Governor Dee Buckland attended, presenting our President, Lorna Freestone
, with a book commemorating the last 100 years of Rotary.
Also in attendance was the Assistant Governor Sheryl Bryan, Moora
Rotary Club President Duncan Peter, other members of the Moora Club
, our Shire President Mandy Stephenson and partners and guests of our members.
The Rotarians would like to thank everyone for their support
. Thank you also to
Rita Randell for catering on the night.
Assistant Governor Graham Sampson was also in attendance
Rotary District Governor Pat Schraven attended our club this evening.
It is always a wonderful opportunity to be reminded
of the wider international Rotary community
we engage with, and reflect on our
position and ability to 'Serve to Change Lives'.
Last meeting new President Adam presented immediate Past President Stuart
with a theme banner from his last 2 years and thanked him
for hi amazing effort over the last two years of his”reign”
#infreo #freochamber #fremantleshippingnews #fremantlestory
Pretty muddy conditions today at our annual tree planting adventure
in Quairading but a lot of fun was had by everyone.
Great to see the children from Churchlands primary school
, sponsored by our club, join in the fun.
Thanks to the Rotary club of Quairading for having us
. We always love participating in and sponsoring this very
worthwhile environmental Rotary project.
Ron Davis·
Great support from Rotary Mindarie, thank you..
Profits from badge sales helping those that suffer
the Battlefield Blue's..
Thank you everyone that stopped by or supported us
today at Town Beach 
as part
of SAFE
Broome’s Sausage Sizzle fundraiser!!
Some colourful dressed Rotarians even made their appearance
coming straight from a hens party
at the Kununurra Campdraft and Rodeo Association
event this afternoon/ evening!
We look forward to
seeing you there this evening!!
Remember we will
have , , and cool-drinks!
First burger has been sold! Come and get your or -
BBQ action at Bunnings...the team back in action
RYPEN participants Stephanie Sperrer and father Gavin
& Rochelle Heath and father Danny.
Stephanie Sperrer & Rochelle Heath –
RYPEN attendees • Held in May in Serpentine
• Camp activities were over 2 ½ days
• Activities were held in groups of five or more people
• 60 teenagers and 10 adults were on the camp
• Workshops and activities included ones on self-confidence,
leadership skills, zombie evasion, disco, pirate games,
activities on personal care & awareness,
• Personal benefits out of camp is you can be a leader
- give it a go and it will make you stronger
• Strongly believe that all students 14-17 years of age should attend
• Thanked Club for support and sponsoring for
them to attend
Forty new blankets and warm track suits for
St. Patrick's Community Support Centre in Freo
. Another storm coming in tonight.
Thank you for helping, Fiona Reed. Booragoon Rotary members are committed
to making the world a better place.
This happy crew in the picture make a difference in Fremantle.
Would you like to help make a difference too?
The Green Growth Squad held their
catch-up this
morning over brekky and a coffee.
Led by Min the squad spoke about possible projects the Club
could embark on as well as professional
development opportunities.
— at TWR Bar @ Crown Towers Perth
Thank you Rotary of Elizabeth Quay for this VERY generous donation
of these pre-loved children's
books
Our community partners working with children in disadvantage
will be thrilled to receive these beauties,
as they continue to bring joy to young minds across
WA.
If you're a community centre, group or not-for-profit
in need of some extra reading material for children,
please contact us at
united@unitedwaywa.com.au
Thank you to Deputy Principal, Phil Casas and Liaison Officer,
Claire Hunt for making the evening a great success.
— at Comet Bay College
A lovely conclusion to our Vocational Visit
with
fellowship and excellent food at the Kawloon Restaurant
A fun evening enjoyed by our Club members and friends this evening
. Thanks to the Subiaco Museum for opening after hours for us.
We all thoroughly enjoyed visiting this hidden little treasure.
What a treat to visit the museum and see the latest exhibition.
Afterwards we all enjoyed dinner at Piccolo Trattoria in Shenton Park.
Fantastic service and excellent food. Thank you
A meeting with a difference..
.fun Olympic night organised by President Alan..
.the Italians were the clear winners.
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