Rotary members in North America, Argentina, and Europe
are collaborating with a U.S.-based association of Ukrainian health care workers
to collect and ship more than 100 tons of critical medical supplies to Ukraine.
The effort was built off of connections Marga Hewko,
president of the Rotary Club of Chicago
, had forged with the Ukrainian medical community in Chicago.
Rotary clubs have pooled their resources to secure donations
from equipment manufacturers and purchase supplies
which are then flown over to Europe for distribution within Ukraine
.
Read how Rotary’s network
has been providing support to Ukraine.
Two cargo planes packed with medical equipment, including an ambulance,
have already flown from Chicago to Europe, where unloading and delivery
to hospitals were led by members in and outside of Ukraine.
Read more
2022 Council on Legislation elevates equity and inclusion,
approves dues increase
By Wen
Huang/The Rotary magazine
Representatives to the 2022 Council on Legislation voted overwhelmingly
on their first day of sessions to add “equity and inclusion”
to Rotary International bylaws,
affirming the organization’s continued effort to be inclusive of
all cultures,
experiences, and identities, and to reflect the communities it serves.
The four-day conference, held in Chicago, Illinois, USA on 10-14 April,
marked Rotary’s first successful attempt to host a hybrid international event
since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic
. About 520 representatives represented Rotary districts around the world;
about 60% attended in-person, and the rest
participated via Zoom.
This year’s Council reviewed and voted on more than 90 enactments
that would change RI’s constitutional documents.
Among the highlights is the legislation that promotes diversity and builds
a well-balanced Rotary membership.
Proposed by the Rotary Club of Annanagar Aadithya, India, (District 3232)
the enactment passed by a vote of 420 to 56. Amended Rotary bylaws
now state that “each club or Rotaract club shall endeavor
to build a well-balanced membership that celebrates diversity, equity, and inclusion
.” Rotary prohibits clubs from denying an individual membership due
to gender, race, color, creed, national
origin, or sexual orientation.
“We have now made growing and diversifying our membership
a top internal organizational priority,” said Valarie Wafer,
who chairs RI’s Global Diversity,
Equity, and Inclusion task force.
“Feeling welcome and comfortable with fellow club members
is the single greatest driver of member satisfaction, and retention,”
Wafer maintained. “By adding equity, we are thoughtfully considering
how to provide differing levels of support, opportunities, and resources
so everyone can have a welcoming and valuable experience.
Adding inclusion ensures that we focus on creating experiences
in
which all people are welcomed, respected, and valued.”
Dues Increase
Representatives approved dues increase for each of the next three years.
Dues that clubs pay to RI per member are set at $35.50
per half year in 2022-23.
Dues will increase to $37.50 per half year in 2023-24, $39.25
per half year in 2024-25,
and US$41.00 per half year in 2025-26.
“The proposed dues adjustment is based on the most current
forecasting information,” said RI Director Elizabeth Usovicz.
She attributed the dues increase to lower membership, lower earnings,
and fluctuating inflation.
“The approval will now enable Rotary to respond quickly
and compassionately to
humanitarian needs.”
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It was with great pleasure Charter Member Lynette Packer was welcomed back
into the RC Freshwater Bay as a member at our meeting
on 13th April.
Lynette's classification is 'International Volunteer' as she has spent many
years
as a volunteer in Cambodia and Vietnam.
Delighted to have you re-join us now Perth is your home again Lynette.
She is pictured with Acting Pres. Di, PE Fiona Tremlett
Finally managed to catch up with Rotarians Fiona and Colin
in their new home today
to hand deliver their (actual) Paul Harris Pins
that arrived in Kununurra a week ago!
We look forward to hearing about
your new club in Albany soon
Volunteers needed for
ANZAC Day Gunfire Breakfast.
Will you sacrifice a few hours on your day off to acknowledge the people
who sacrificed a lot
more than that?
Please register using this URL
: https://www.rotaryperth.org.au/page/anzac-day
Date:
Monday, April 25th, 2022, 6:00am - 9:30am
Venue: Government House, 13 St George's Terrace, Perth
Contact: Wesley Sim, 0411-603-936, volunteer@rotaryperth.org.au
Australian
Rotary Health WA Mental Health PhD Awards Ceremony 2021
Thursday 5 May
2022, 5.30-7.00pm, South care Central Manning
(53
Bickley Cres, just off Manning Road)
An opportunity
to hear of recent Australian Rotary Health developments
and the latest
on ground-breaking local WA research into mental health.
(Humanitix
bookings here)
This event is
the award ceremony for our inaugural 2021
Australian Rotary
Health WA Mental Health PhD awards.
These awards
recognise local researchers, from universities in Western Australia,
who have
completed an excellent PhD thesis in a mental health field.
The selection
panel considers this research makes an outstanding contribution
to the
understanding and promotion of mental health,
or
understanding, prevention or treatment of mental illness.
Interested Rotarians, Rotaractors,
colleagues and friends
interested in mental well-being are
encouraged to attend.
Warwick Smith
District Chair, Programs &
Projects
Rotary in Western Australia
Australian Rotary Health - WA Team
Rotary 'Homeless Hub’ & Eye Contact
ESRAG-WA Interest Group
Proud Rotarian & Past President,
Heirisson Rotary
Together, we Serve to Change Lives!
M: 0419 967 628
Be in running for this beautiful Point Peron
painting whilst supporting
the humanitarian efforts of Rotary
Foundation.
Tickets $5- drawn next month.
Follow the link:
Time to start the knitting needles clicking again.
Freo Rotary’s annual collection
of socks and beanies for those in need in our community, is on again.
Collection day is on 27 April
. #infreo#fremantleherald #fremantle
Please let us know in the comment section our FB page if you want to join in
and help us raise funds for our Rotary projects and we will get back to you with details.
#V8supercarsperth
#volunteering
#rotaryfundraiser
#carracingWanneroo
Rotary Helping Ukraine
-Downton Abbey-A New Era, the Movie
What: Downton Abbey-A New Era, the Movie
Where: Windsor Theatre, 98 Stirling Highway, Nedlands 6009
When: Saturday, 30th April 2022
Time: 4pm
If you cannot make the movie and would still like to donate,
please deposit to the Rotary Foundation
https://my.rotary.org/en/disaster-response-fund
Contributions to the Disaster Response Fund received
by 30 April 2022 qualify
for use in support of the Ukrainian relief efforts
The Rotary Club of Dalkeith is holding this fundraiser
to support the people of Ukraine
Saturday 30 April 2022 4:00 PM - 6:20 PM (UTC+08)
LOCATION
Windsor Theatre
98 Stirling Highway, WA 6009
at the Ocean Keys Shopping Centre
Over 2 days in conjunction with Quinn's RSL we are promoting
Rotary Mindarie & supporting Battlefield Blue.
To raise support and awareness of the effects
of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
, a blue poppy has been designed as part of the Battlefield Blue poppy project.
The blue poppies aim to raise awareness of PTSD and depression,
and raise much needed funds for military and emergency
services.
Come and show your support 
Rotary Club of Booragoon members are very proud of Zachary Edwards, 2022
participant in Rotary Youth Leadership Awards.
RYLA is a week- long intensive leadership program to help participants
develop
leadership skills while having fun and making connections.
Just by the way, Zachary is an outstandingly good public speaker.
His expression of the challenges and joy in the RYLA experience
excited everyone in
the room.
We were very pleased to award a "Pride in Workmanship" award to Jo Gordon
from Belmont City College.
Jo is a massive contributor to student well being and is a credit to her profession.
Thanks to
Gail Martin for organising and presenting the award.
Armadale Rotarian Anthony Pyle was helping out a belated clean up Australia day
in the City today with Rotarians from the Rotary club of Elizabeth Quay
. The sun was shining and the streets were a lot cleaner
once these Rotarians had finished the task.
Rotary in Action.
Today members of the Rotary Clubs of Joondalup,
Hillarys and Osborne Park
joined staff and parent to plant shrubs at Sir David Brand School.
The school is a dynamic independent special education school
located in Coolbinia, Western Australia.
This week's #rotaryclubofpalmbeach vocational visit
to experience the delicious results
of excellent hospitality training was delightful.
South Metropolitan TAFE trainers and their hard-working students
left nothing to chance
expertly serving a varied and beautifully presented three course menu to
guests.
We wish the
graduates well as they complete the next 10 weeks of their studies.
Applecross Rotary President Peter McEwen with friend of AxR Petrice Koelewyn
at the Rotary information gazebo.
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