Welcome our newest Honorary Member, Jaap.
What an incredible impact you have had both in Rotary
and the community over the last
30 Years of Rotary membership.
Congratulations Josie on your Paul Harris Fellow. You have done,
and continue to do an amazing job managing our Club finances.
We
couldn't do what we do without you.
Congratulations Karin on your Paul Harris Fellow +1 Sapphire for all that you do
to continue supporting Rotary's fight to End Polio Now,
through the Liquid Gold Polio events.
Congratulations
to outgoing club President, Chris Samios,
on a well-deserved Paul Harris Fellowship.
Caught by surprise at the recent Changeover event,
outgoing President Peter Durrant was unusually speechless,
when named by District Governor Dee Buckland as the
District 9455 2021-2022 Rotarian of the Year.
Peter is well known for his diverse contributions in both club
and District service. DG Dee mentioned:
· Current and past President of Rotary Club of Karrinyup
(2013-2014 and 2021-2022).
·
District Governance Director 2021-2022.
·
District Representative -
Transition Governance Focus Team.
·
Zambia Water Project - Project manager
and onsite visits.
· Founder and Chair of the WA Rotary Relief since 2020
covering: Wooroloo Bushfires, Geraldton Cyclone and Southern
Bushfires.
· Raised $540,000 from Rotary Clubs, individual Rotarians
, RAWCS, Rotary Foundation disaster funding, philanthropists,
and other community groups and individuals.
·
Provided 47 containers to families devastated by Wooroloo bush fires.
· Established and provided hands on support with
Tool Library’s and Blazeaid Australia.
· Established MOU between Rotary Western Australia
and the Minderoo Foundation Australian Resilience Corp.
·
Built relationships with many Southern
Rotary clubs in Western Australia.
The brilliant John Gray received the Club’s Rotarian of the Year Award.
This was John and Anne Gray’s last meeting as members.
• They will
be MISSED.
Congratulations to our MVP 2021/22, Teresa!!
Teresa was our Fundraising Director (now Secretary)
and also leads our mindfulness sessions
(which we do at the beginning of our Club meetings).
We love who you are and what you do for our Club
and community Teresa!
At the recent Changeover evening Karrinyup Rotary club members
were surprised and delighted, when
2021-2022 District Governor Dee Buckland announced the Rotary Club of Karrinyup
as the recipient of the District Governor's Award for the Best Club of the Year.
DG Dee described our forty-eight year old club as a traditional club,
which has
transformed into a modern, dynamic club that is going places.
In her presentation to 2021-2022 Rotary Club of Karrinyup President Peter Durrant,
who accepted the Award on behalf of the the club,
DG Dee outlined the criteria
considered, when making selection of the Award. Specifically:
Membership -
12% increase in membership in 2021-2022
Stirling Farmers Market
·
now 10 years old
·
strong city engagement and used to
engage the community
·
collect goods for
homeless/refugees
Close engagement with the City of Stirling
Officials
Overseas Projects
Earth Committee
Aboriginal Projects
·
Acknowledgment of Country at club
meetings.
· Renaming RDA Carine - Danjoo Koorliny.
The Danjoo Koorliny Walking Together Social Impact Project -
designed and led
by Aboriginal leaders.
· Golden Project - engagement with the City of Stirling
and Wadjak
Northside Aboriginal Community Group
Ukraine Support -
Produce boxes from the Stirling Farmers Market.
Public Relations
·
Signage - Photo Board.
·
Vibrant Facebook page.
·
Consistent use of a compliant Rotary
logo.
·
Foundation Alumni dinner.
Visits to other WA clubs - specifically to RC Attadale to share
the membership success experience with others.
At Karrinyup Rotary's recent changeover event,
2021-2022 District Governor Dee Buckland announced RC Karrinyup's
Vocational Service Director Kay Durrant as the recipient of the
Rotary
International District 9455 2021-2022 Vocational Service Award.
DG Dee described the details of Kay's service,
which led to her taking out this prestigious award.
Following three years of dedicated effort Kaylene has achieved
the instigation of Apprentice Employment Network of WA awards
in the following categories:
·
Apprentice of the Year (this is the
most prestige honour)
·
Trainee of the Year Women in Building
and Construction Industry,
· Apprentice or Trainee of the Year School Based
Apprentice Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
( ATSI)
Apprentice or Trainee of the Year
The presentation will be completed on 21st October 2022
and the management of this prestigious set of awards
was entirely due to Kaylene's tenacity, attention to detail and understanding
of
the importance of recognition to young people staring off in their vocation.
Further Kaylene has been instrumental in furthering the
Rotary Club of Karrinyup Nurse of the Year Award,
to honour outstanding nurses working at the Osborne Park Hospital.
This Award, displayed proudly on the wall at Osborne Park Hospital,
is highly regarded by the staff
and promoted extensively by the Hospital
We all had a wonderful evening at Nedlands Golf Club
for our Change Over Dinner and were able to reveal an amazing award
we received from our District Governor.
Rotary Club of West Perth was awarded the 2021-2022
Communications Award for District
9455.
This award was in recognition of our Club's commitment to communicating
the work we and other Clubs are doing to create a better future.
We were up against some tough competition but with the support
of Ant & Shannon from emanation
and Member Sandy Gray from Mason Gray Insurance Brokers,
we have been
honoured with this award!
Newly inducted President Bev Moffat receiving her
Chain of Office
Many thanks to Mal Bennett for donating this very
delicious Birthday Cake
Attadale Rotary President Bev and her Board,
Shelley Konig, Colin McCulloch, Joyce Smith,
Rodney Rate and Vice President
John Sharp
Gordon Cargeeg (98) & Don Williams (93)
Tonight changeover at Sorano Restaurant.
President Natalie acknowledged the year that was with achievements
such as the Fun Quiz nights and Spring Fair.
Barry and Evelyn were thanked for 38 years service to Rotary
including recognition of the many years
Barry coordinated the Spring Fair.
In coming President Michael was presented with his pin, name badge
and the
Rotary banner for 2022-23.
A great night of friendship and laughs.
Outgoing President Alan and Incoming President John,
unfortunately due to COVID protocols John was unable to attend
the Change
Overnight, so this photo was taken last Monday.
Outgoing President Alan, ran a quiz on our annual report,
the winner received bottle of wine.
President Sam and Past President Leah
Thank you collaborating with us Oh Hey WA.
We love that together we can have some fun and
support the community at the same time.
Congratulations Deb
. Thank you for all that you do
behind the scenes to support ROC.
A great Rotary Changeover last Thursday at the
Marmion Angling Club.
Club Changeover meeting held last night, with a great attendance,
including PDG Pat Schraven and DG (9455) Ineke Oliver
and past AG Mike Berman.
Unfortunately our out going President Alan Ramsay,
was unable to attend, due to COVID protocols,
however displayed his skills in joining by Zoom to give a summary on the year,
and complete the handover to new President, Kevin Saunders.
Congrats Kevin!
Whilst curtailed by COVID somewhat, Alan's Scorecard for the 2021-22 year
still showed many positive achievements across all avenues of service by the Club.
The party side of our Changeover has been deferred to our
40th birthday celebration in November, so look out for that!
Here is the dynamic Como Rotary board for 2022-23
with President Kevin, and PP
Alan.
Congrats on a great night and best wishes for the
new Rotary year!last
2023 Rotary Club
of North Perth Board
Changeover! Jeremy hands over presidency to Frank
Introducing
President Maree and the Board of the Perth Rotary Club
And the baton changes!
Our heartfelt thanks to Immediate Past President (aka Grand Poobah)
Linda for steering us through our last two years
. It was a challenging time but her presentation tonight
reminded us of all the amazing things we did and joined in on,
and the people we connected with in our areas
of passion.
Now we welcome to President (aka Ringmaster)
Phillip!
KBULG's annual National Tree Planting Day Event is coming
! Clear your calendar on the morning of Sunday, 31st July 
Help us raise funds to provide clean, potable drinking water
for over 100 orphaned school children in Ndola, Zambia
at our Quiz Night on August 26.
Win a great collection of prizes including exclusive jewellery
from Matusik Diamond Jewellers,
a 3 night stay in Dunsborough, and a Deep Buttoned Velvet Ottoman
. Plus there will be table quizzes and other fun games throughout the night.
Book your table of 8 today to avoid disappointment
at https://buff.ly/3aft8S6. #RotaryMtLawley #QuizNight
Major Depressive Disorder nearly affects 1 in 10 Australians
and further impacts our youth in
school
Support research into
#childrenmentalhealth here -
https://buff.ly/2w9iEPc
#LiftTheLidOnMentalIllness #depression #student
On arrival in Kalgoorlie the Ebikers Team was met outside the Town Hall
by Mayor of Kalgoorlie Boulder, John Bowler
who welcomed us to the City.
We were also met there by Nick Strong,
General Manager of Kalgoorlie Consolidated Gold Mines
who surprised the team with the presentation of a cheque for $10,000 from
Northern Star Resources, owner of KCGM.
In presenting the donation to the 2022 Great Ryde to Kalgoorlie fundraiser
Nick Strong said “We are thrilled to partner with Bicycles for Humanity WA,
whose team of volunteers are passionate about creating positive outcomes
for regional and remote communities.
” The photo shows Mayor Bowler standing between KCGM GM Nick Strong
and B4H WA Director David Tucker, shaking hands,
with Ebikers
Directors John and Marie Schelfhout.
Mayor Bowler then invited the Ebikers team and supporters,
and KCGM representatives to join him for refreshments in the
Council Chambers.
The other photos show the team gathering at their Kalgoorlie hotel for a welcome rest,
and the next day on a short bike ride around the sights of Kalgoorlie,
including a visit to the Super Pit lookout
B4H WA Board, Management Committee and all members and volunteers
are extremely grateful to Ebikers < https://ebikers.com.au/>
for organising the trip and especially for making it a fundraising opportunity
for B4H WA.
We are overwhelmed with the result – the event has raised a little over $32,000 to date.
The donations Crowdraiser at
https://www.givenow.com.au/cr/greatrydetokalgoorlie
closes at the end of Sunday 10th July
, but beyond that time all donations are always welcome
at our regular GiveNow site at
Deputy Mayor Hayley Edwards, Mayor Deb Hamblin accepted
a framed Channel 7 Rockingham Beach Cup Silk
on behalf of the City of
Rockingham.
Professionals Rockingham, Sales Manager Brett Hancock
represented Martina Berry at this evening's acknowledgement of
Channel 7 Rockingham Beach Cup sponsors.
Rockingham Autos representative Duncan Kee accepted
this beautiful framed silk as an acknowledgement of the company's
support of the Channel 7 Rockingham Beach Cup.
This year Rotary sent Eamonn & Ryley off to the
Rotary Youth Program of Enrichment (RYPEN) weekend at Serpentine.
The boys found it very beneficial and enjoyed themselves
. Thank you to the 2021 Kalannie Wheatstock
who made a generous donation to Rotary toward this.
The boys addressed the Rotary members about their weekend,
then
Rotary President, Lorna Freestone, presented the boys
with a certificate of
participation
Another awesome Cockburn Rotary Fun Quiz night held.
Friendly, fun and so many prizes won throughout the night
courtesy of our sponsors plus the great overall prizes.
Remember save the date August 4 as the competition heats up
and the prizes keep coming.
The Rotary Club of Bunbury donates to Foodbank each year.
Foodbank is a great organisation which provided
48 tons of food in June this year.
The Club donation of $1500 was raised to $4000 by
additional private
donations from Rotarians and members of the public.
Dennis Evans, Vicky Campbell and Gay Zayer from the Club
purchased and delivered the items that were in short supply.
The purchases were shared between shopping centres.
The staff at Foodbank very much appreciated the donations
and the Rotarians enjoyed this exercise.
The Rotary
Club of Bunbury will continue to support this great service.
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