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Rotary International is the world's first service club organization, 

with more than 1.2 million members in 33,000 clubs worldwide.

 Rotary club members are volunteers who work locally, regionally, 

and internationally

 to combat hunger, improve health and sanitation, provide education 

and job training, promote peace,

 and eradicate polio under the motto Service Above Self.

The last major epidemic in living memory in Australia was polio.

Many of us might remember friends from school or the neighbourhood

 who fell victim to this cruel and sometimes fatal virus

. Interestingly it bears some similar characteristics to the present pandemic;

 ““Poliomyelitis is a sometimes fatal disease caused by a virus that is spread

 through faeces and mucous, and ingested orally.

It is highly contagious, but in the majority of cases polio has either no effect at all

 or, at worst, no more than flu-like symptoms.

 However, in about one per cent of those infected the virus spreads

 to the nervous system, 

causing paralysis, usually of the legs.

 Of those affected in this way, five to 10 per cent die.

As most people infected with polio have no signs of illness

, they remain unaware they have been infected

. For several weeks they can be spreading the virus.

 During that time, polio can spread rapidly through a community

. The disease may infect thousands of people, depending on the level of sanitation,

 before the first case of polio paralysis emerges.

Mental Health Month in October will be here before we know it!

It's time to start thinking of some COVID-safe ways to get involved in Hat Day this year - supporting youth mental health research is more important now than ever.

Get involved:

https://buff.ly/2AWleKO

#Liftthelidonmentalillness #hatday #hatday20

#mentalhealthmonth #mentalhealthresearch

. In March 2020 Covid-19 hit the world,

 WWBT, like many other cycling and fundraising events, 

canceled the 2020 event.

 Recently a $8,500 cheque was handed over to WA Police Legacy

 from the fundraising of the 2019 event

. President Mick Powell (2nd Left) of the Rotary Club of Batavia Coast

 is seen here presenting a cheque to Superintendent Roger Beer (far Right)

. They are assisted by a couple of the organisers of the WWBT 

Nathan Johansen and Tom Thuijs.

 Thank you to the riders and the sponsors for this great result.” 

Enjoyed a morning of health and wellness with friends, family with the

Rotaract Club of Kalamunda

, thanks to

Best Body Physio & Pilates

. Particularly our amazing Pilates guru Susanna, the super enabling Amanda 

who helped make it happen and her amazing team!

Big thanks to our physical and virtual participants, sponsors

, our organising team including Matty from

Rotary Club of Swan Districts

and Best Body for the opportunity to support those affected

 by domestic violence through Starick.

#REQgenerosity #pilates #wellness

Best Body Physio & Pilates

held a Pilates for Charity organised by

Rotary of Elizabeth Quay

and @rotaractclubofkalamunda.

 Matt assisted in organising the event where 30 people

 did a pilates class with all money raised for

Starick

Starick Op Shop

in ending domestic and family violence.

Introducing Thiraphat Phithakphaisri,

 our Borderless Friendship Foundation scholar.

 We are thrilled to support your university studies Thiraphat

. Congratulations!

We love partnering with fantastic local organisations like

Native ARC Inc.

They do such an important job and it's a pleasure to be able to help out.

The hard working Como Rotary team helping out at the Collier Primary School

 P&C Mulch & Manure annual fundraiser this morning.

 We are regular supporters every year and proud Community Partners with Collier PS.

Allan Waugh from Manning Men's Shed gave us an update of all their projects

 and we also presented Kingsley Waterhouse with a Certificate of Appreciation 

for his support of the RC Como - Men's Shed collaboration.

 Rotary South Perth - Burswood President Jan And Julia visited us 
to meet our new Joint Presidents Adelaide and Clementine..
..thanks for joining us.

Well done Como and friends...

...we collected 381 items for the Homeless Appeal.

..Don is helping Project Organiser Megan take the last 4 bags to her car.

Containers for Timor Project

 Dr Sak helping at the containers

Nasavanh and Isabel making sure that there are no spaces left before

 we bring in the next load of chairs..

..thank you girls for all your hard work

The Nedlands Claremont Lions and a significant number 

of members of the community

 joined the RC Freshwater Bay's meeting on 19th August 

for an outstanding presentation by Prof. Ralph Martins on 

"Successfully combatting the Dementia Epidemic: The Way Forward".

Adding to the success of the meeting was the announcement

 that two of our 'Honorary' members

 would now become 'Active' members.

Journalist Lee Tate who has been a speaker at the Club in the past attended.

 As did a strong supporter of Ralph Martins work with Alzheimer's,

 Johnny Young, who readily agreed to be speaker and entertainer 

for Freshwater Bay's Birthday/Christmas function on 19th December.

After a productive meeting in the Armadale Library

 this evening, a bunch of us extended fellowship 

over a delightful meal at the Cantina and Grill.

 Excellent cuisine, friendly service and the cost extremely reasonable.

 Rotarians have fun while planning meaningful community engagement. 

Congratulations to the Belmont Rotaractors

for an excellent science week event at Oakwood Primary School

 Thanks to everyone who enjoyed our Social evening at Happy Meals
 in Victoria Park. Good food and good company

We recently had the pleasure of hosting guest speaker Grace Buchanan

 who came to speak to our Club about advanced care planning.

Although these are hard conversations to have and to hear, 

we know that by sharing this essential information with our loved ones,

 we make it so much easier for them when times are tough.

It is important that your preferences are understood to improve your end of life care

. It also goes a long way to reduce stress and anxiety for your relatives

 and those staff who will be taking care of you.

Grace advised us on a few of the key documents that you REALLY

 need to have in place, including:

- an up to date will

- an enduring power of attorney

- an enduring power of guardianship

- an advanced health directive

- an advanced care plan

Thank you so much for coming to visit our Club Grace

 and for sharing this important information.

A look at living history.

 Rotary Club of Bunbury Leschenault on the landscape

. Check out the inscription.

1988 was a very good year.

Last weekend saw a total group of 27 members, friends 

and family head to Gingin 

to enjoy the hospitality of RCGG member 

Dan & his wife Maria at their property,

 Walkalina Park Olive Grove. 

Activities included drafting sheep, a tour of the Olive grove,

 a 4WD visit to the new property,

 olive oil tasting, football, and music!

 A fabulous weekend of fellowship, fun and frivolity.

 Huge thanks to Dan and Maria for their generous hospitality

 in hosting such a wonderful weekend.

this week we held our first Club Assembly of the Rotary year,

 where directors outlined their plans for each of our service areas.

 As they do every week our cheery team of Sam and Ross 

greeted everyone on arrival.

Well, today would have been Bali School Kids Distribution Day 

and one of the greatest day of the Rotary Club of Boulder calendar.

$130AUD supports a student for a year providing 

Uniforms and School equipment.

 This is not just open to Rotarians, anyone can sponsor.

 More information can be found here

https://www.balischoolkids.org/

We are thinking of all of our friends and their families in Bali

 at the moment and can hopefully come and see you all soon.

Rotary Club of Boulder provide the Medication for Villagers,

 which is exactly as it sounds, 

we provide much needed medication to the kids

, parents and families in the villages,

 which are quite remote in some cases.

As we can not get there this year to support this 

and there is no distribution day,

 the club is instead investing in much needed water fountains.

 These Water Fountain cost $160AUD to install. 

We are arranging for 10 of these to be installed in much needed areas 

including traditional markets and areas of worship.

Our members are also personally sponsoring these water fountains

 as well as sending food parcels to the families of our sponsor kids 

during this time of need.

Hope to see you all sometime soon.

For more information, or to get involved, please contact us.

Bali School Kids Program

Rotary Club Of Bali Denpasar

Rachel Ivic

at the new Hub in Boulder

The annual Swan Rotary Small Mob Shearing Day will be held 

Saturday 5th September 2020 at the Gidgegannup Showgrounds.

In addition to sheep, this year we will also be offering shearing and treatment

 for alpacas and ilamas

. Great value at just $10 for sheep,

 $30 for Alpacas and $60 for ilamas.

So if you have one or just a few animals and find it tricky to have a shearer

 attend to your ‘small mob’ then bring them along.

 Animals must be in good health.

Bookings are essential so please call Rachel on 0413 011 610

 to get your nominated time slot.

We look forward to seeing you and your fleecy friends!

2021

RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Awards) Applications 

for District 9465 are open now!

https://forms.gle/ttcL5P9TAyi4Axf48

Develop your leadership skills, self-awareness, make friends 

and change your life!

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Quarantine Summer Fun

  Bell Gorge 

This stunning waterfall lies within The Kimberley's

 rugged Wunaamin Miliwundi Ranges Conservation Park.