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Just
as we were seeing record-low cases of polio worldwide
and coming closer than
ever to eradication,
105 new cases of wild polio have been identified in Kenya
and Somalia,
raising new concerns about low coverage
and inaccessible
populations in that area.
While the outbreaks are undoubtedly a setback,
the
Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI)
had anticipated that sporadic cases
would occur
in vulnerable settings during the final push for polio eradication,
and it's noteworthy that the situation has been met
with one of the quickest
and most effective emergency responses to date.
Although
polio has been cornered in a handful of countries,
the last vestiges of the
disease will be the most difficult to stop
. For example, political instability
and insecurity in some areas
in the targeted murder of health care workers engaged
in
delivering services earlier this year --
hinder access to at-risk children and
can fuel the risk of outbreaks.
Fortunately, containing outbreaks,
such as
those in the Horn of Africa, is a crucial part of the
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Rotary Club of Hillarys
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Rotary Club of Osborne Park
Welcomes Michael Lardis
Combined District PubliC Relations Committee
L-r Ray Philip Di Gilleland Jerry Pilcher PhilIp Skelton DGE Brian Eddy
DGN Melodie Kevan
DG Hank de Smit ...ZONE 8 PR co ordinator Philip Parker
DG Erwin Biemel
Absent... DGE Angus Buchanan
At the Combined District Membership Action Forum
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D9465 Group Study Exchange Team bound for Denmark
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Rotary Club of East Perth
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Rotary Club of Manjimup
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Australian Rotaract Conference 2013
Rotaracters
around Australia are invited to head out west this October
to attend the 4th annual
Australian Rotaract Conference
which is being held in Perth in Western
Australia.
This conference is open to all Rotaractors around Australia
and is
perfect for making connections with other clubs
and networking with your fellow
volunteers.
The location for the conference is the Ibis Styles Northbridge
in
the Perth city which is offering fantastic halls for the conference
and cheap
rooms for all guests attending the event
by quoting the code ROT9465 to the
hotel reception.
Standard Room: $149.00 Per Room Per night,
Internal standard queen
twin room
The hard working members of the
committee
have put a lot of effort into organising a fantastic and fun filled
weekend
for all attendees with several exciting events,
fantastic guest
speakers, entertaining activities
and options for attending a volunteering
event while you are over here in Perth.
The Conference runs from Saturday the
12th of October 2013
until Sunday the 13th of
October
but for all the early birds we have organised a spine tingling ghost
tour
of the historical Fremantle Prison on the Friday Night
before the
conference.
We hope you will join us for a walk through the dark prisons
corridors
listening to some fascinating and entertaining guides
followed by a
warm meal provided by a local Rotaract Club
and a night on the town going to
some of the best pubs and clubs in Fremantle.
And if a ghost tour is not your thing
feel free to catch up
with us later to experience the Perth nightlife.
On Saturday the conference will
begin and we have a great day
planned with two great guest speakers
(including
John Iriks from the WA Cord Blood Bank,
our second speaker is a secret and you
will have to attend to find out who it is)
, as well as breakout sessions for
“Rotary/Rotaract projects”
and “Professional Development” run by experienced
RYLA facilitators.
We will also be introducing a lot of fun fillers throughout
the day to keep everyone on their toes.
After the day’s events we have a Asian style buffet
where you will be surrounded by flavours of the orient
followed by a night on the town starting at nearby nightclubs.
the day to keep everyone on their toes.
After the day’s events we have a Asian style buffet
where you will be surrounded by flavours of the orient
followed by a night on the town starting at nearby nightclubs.
The following morning will
include the Rotaract Australia Awards Ceremony,
as well as a panel discussion
and more fun filler activities.
The conference will be concluding with lunch in
the scenic Kings Park
which is being provided by one of our local rotary clubs
as well as an opportunity to participate in a local charity event,
Climb for a
Smile, which is being held on the Sunday afternoon.
With less than two months until
the conference get your tickets
while you can and we all hope to see you here
in Perth for a great weekend.
Tickets are available at
http://www.trybooking.com/Booking/BookingEventSummary.aspx?eid=43354
Shaun Needham
Marketing and PR Director
Australian Rotaract Conference Committee
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Rotary Club of Kununurra
Summer has arrived in Denmark; just as well for
Kununurra's Laura Kuiper,
who arrived in January to minus 10!
She's midway
through her Rotary Exchange -
and loving her adopted home in Copenhagen
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Rotary Club of Swan Valley
The Club turned out in force this evening at
the Perth International Airport
to welcome our inbound RYE student, Sarah.
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Rotary Club of Geraldton
New Inbound Til from Germany has arrived safely
and been met by serial hosts Dennis and Di.
Til will be hosted by the Rotary Club of Geraldton,
so we know he is set for a wonderful year.
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Rotary Club of Hillays
Exchange Student Hono Mori from Japan at a club meeting
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Rotary Club of Perth
Rotary Exchange Student Cami Anderlini
just touched down in Perth.
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Around the Clubs
Rotary Club of Byford and Districts
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Rotary Club of Mundaring
Foodbank WA Visit
The
club recently had a vocational visit to the HQ
and warehouse of Foodbank
WA
and it was an eye opening experience
for all the members who attended.
Foodbank’s
Anne Graydon and Colin Woodward
gave us a guided tour of the Welshpool
warehouse facility,
Before
the club departed President Sue Reid
presented a donation to Anne and Colin
to
help them to continue to continue
the wonderful work of Foodbank.
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Rotary Club of West Perth
Project Merc
Jill Smith, our Magnificent MERC mover and
shaker
reviews the goods with Doctor Mo,
her mentor for hospital needs in
developing countries.
Jill Angel and Gordon Allan boxing bits for MERC (Medical Equipment
Recycling)
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Rotary Club of Belmont
Supporting @Charles
Kamwi in his quest to fund a new infants hospital in Zambia.
The Belmont Rotary Club and its members were very pleased
to help and it was an outstanding night of African themed fun and entertainment.
— at Hippo Creek Waterford
The Belmont Rotary Club and its members were very pleased
to help and it was an outstanding night of African themed fun and entertainment.
— at Hippo Creek Waterford
and seen at the Rotary Club of Bentley Curtin Quiz Night
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Rotary Club of Geraldton
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Rotary Club of Freshwater Bay
Rotary Club of Booragoon
This weeks Fun picture
Rotary Club of Ascot
Register early for
Sydney convention and save
Rotary News -- 9 August 2013
Register
early for the 2014 Rotary International Convention
in Sydney, Australia, 1-4
June, and pay US$100
less than the on-site registration fee.
Rotary’s
annual convention is a wonderful way to experience
the true internationality of
Rotary, as you connect with leaders,
exchange ideas, and get inspired to take
action
to benefit communities worldwide.
you’ll
increase your chances of staying at your first-choice hotel.
You’ll
also have a better chance of securing tickets for host events
like an
Australian rules football match
or a concert at the Sydney Opera House.
Ticket
requests will be processed in the order they are received
through 1 May or
until an event reaches capacity.
After that, tickets will be sold on-site if
available.
On-site prices will be about 20 percent higher.
Free transit passes
The New
South Wales government is offering free transit on ferries, buses,
and trains
in the greater Sydney area from three days
before until one day after the
convention,
to help visiting Rotarians and their families fully experience the
land down under.
You can use these passes to see not just Sydney’s sights
but
also attractions as far away
as the Blue Mountains, Hunter Valley, and Kiama.
Bring the
family, and make it a memorable vacation.
Kids will enjoy splash parks,
playgrounds,
and shows in Sydney Olympic Park, the venue for all convention
activities,
while Darling Harbour is home to an IMAX movie theater,
shops,
restaurants, and the largest Chinese garden outside Asia.
If the kids still
have energy after that, visit the kangaroos, dingoes, wombats
, and many other
animals at the Taronga Zoo
or take them to the Sea Life Sydney Aquarium.
At the
convention, you’ll hear from some of the world’s leading experts
on topics such
as water, polio, and social media.
You’ll also develop your leadership skills
and connect with others
who share your recreational, professional, or
humanitarian interests.
As you browse the project booths in the House of
Friendship,
you’ll discover new ideas for service
and perhaps even a new partner
for creating change.
- Register now
- Learn more about the areas within
Sydney and
other
destinations in New South Wales
- Download the Host Event Ticket order form
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CLUB FLYERS
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Rotary Club of Mill Point
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Rotary Club of Melville
August 24th
[1959]
Rotary Club of Northam
August 30th
[1946]
Rotary Club of Joondalup
September 12th
[1986]
Rotary Club of Narrogin
September 14th [1948]
Rtary Club of Cannington
September 25th
[1965]
Rotary Club of Kununurra
September 26th
[1986]
Rotary Club of Katanning
September 26th
1957]
Rotary Club of Moora
September 26th
[1957]
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Be More Dog
This is a story of self-control and marksmanship
by a brave,
cool-headed woman
with a small pistol against a fierce predator.
What is the smallest caliber that you would trust to protect
yourself?
Here is her story:
While out walking along the edge of a bayou
just below Houma,
Louisiana
with my soon to be ex-husband discussing property settlement
and
other divorce issues,
we were surprised by a huge 12-ft. alligator
suddenly emerging
from the murky water
and charging us with its large jaws wide open.
She must have
been protecting her nest
because she was extremely aggressive.
If I had not had my
little Beretta Jetfire .25 caliber
pistol with me, I would not be here today!
?
Just one
shot to my estranged husband’s
knee cap was all it took.
The gator got him easily,
and I was able to escape
by just walking
away at a brisk pace.
It’s one of the best pistols in my collection!
Plus … the
amount I saved in lawyer’s fees
was more than worth the purchase price of the gun.
A
bill collector knocked on the door of a country debtor.
"Is Fred
home?"
he asked the woman who answered the door
. "Sorry," the
woman replied.
"Fred's gone for cotton."
The next day the collector
tried again.
"Is Fred here today?"
"No, sir," she said,
"I'm afraid Fred has gone for cotton."
When he returned the third day
he humphed,
"I suppose Fred is gone for cotton again?"
"No," the woman answered solemnly,
"Fred died yesterday."
Suspicious that he was being avoided,
the collector decided to wait a week
and
investigate the cemetery himself.
But sure enough, there was poor Fred's
tombstone
, with this inscription:
"Gone, But Not for Cotton."
Ad with a good message
Western Australia
Horizontal Falls in the Bucanneer Archipelago
Horizontal Falls in the Bucanneer Archipelago
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