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2022-23 presidential initiatives |
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RI President Jennifer Jones imagines a Rotary where members act to make their dreams reality and to get the most out of their club experiences . This year, Jones will focus on four presidential initiatives that Imagine Rotary: advancing our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI); creating a welcoming club experience; empowering girls; and expanding our reach. You can join Jones in building a strong future for Rotary by learning
more about each of her initiatives.
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PDG Melodie Kevan was presented with a Paul Harris Fellow
with a three-ruby pin,
by the President of the Rotary Club of Mandurah Districts Deb Atkins.
For over thirty years
Melodie has been enjoying her Rotary service
at club, district , national and international level.
She was District Governor in 2015-16.
Congratulations,
Melodie.
A huge congratulations to District 9465 Rotarian of
the Year, Chris Whelan!
Chris is a member of Applecross Rotary and has not only done a lot for his club,
but is a key member working to transition our two districts to one.
Thank you so much for all of your contributions,
Chris! 
RAWCS (Rotary Australia World Community Services)
has launched the first national appeal for this Rotary Year
through the Rotary Australia Relief Fund.
Project 1-2022-23 is open for donations to support and resource
the Rotary Clubs in the flood affected areas of the Sydney Basin
and surrounding areas (this will include Broke,
Singleton and other affected areas).
We know that the local Rotary Clubs will be doing all in their powers
to help their communities to deal with the third major flood
in less than two years and will be there for the long haul
when the media cycle and other agencies have moved on.
Immediate support and longer-term activities to shore up the mental well being
of the victims as they tackle yet another clean-up as well
as rebuilding community infrastructure and supporting resilience
is what
Rotary does well. RAWCS supports and facilitates that vital work.
Please encourage the Districts and Clubs in your Regions
to support this appeal by visiting www.rawcs.org.au
and following the donation routine. The Sydney Flood Appeal
will be featured on the home page.
RAWCS is also still actively distributing funds raised to support
the victims of the SE Old and NE NSW floods with vouchers
and accommodation from the $900,000 raised through Appeal 47-2021-22
and the delivery RABS project 54-2021-22.
RAWCS has a new statement of what we do, our
why statement:
Rotary Australia World Community Service
“Our passion is to help and strengthen communities and individuals
in need through
humanitarian projects.”
With the current series of natural disasters in Australia,
our focus on community Recovery and Resilience
is keeping us busy
indeed.
David Pearson
Chairman
Rotary Australia
World Community Service Ltd
"Lets Get Together" at the Mercure Hotel on July 14
Peter Durrant is leading a district project to assist Ukrainian causes.
Assistance is sought.
I would appreciate it if you can circulate this email to all your club members
as they may wish to make a personal donation.
As you may be aware there are a significant number
of Ukrainian Displaced People (DPs) in WA
now requiring our care and assistance.
Local Rotary assistance commenced when the Karrinyup club
was helping connect members of the Perth Ukrainian community
with the stallholders at the Stirling Farmers Market
who donate produce each week - which becomes produce boxes
distributed to families who have fled the war to our city.
Early June, 20 boxes were distributed from Yanchep to Rockingham
and several volunteers coordinate this.
However, supporting new arrivals in several different ways
(airport pickups, organsing school entries, visas etc)
they desperately need more help from us.
Then the Chair and Son of the founding member
of their family’s Greenlight Foundation, Rohan Lewis,
reflected that Karrinyup’s operations fit the mission statement
and aims of their Greenlight Foundation,
and therefore provided a seeding donation of $20,000.
A project - Ukrainian refugee project (RABS) with number
72-2021-22 on the RAWCS national website
has been registered for us to assist.
The sponsoring Club is Rotary Club of Karrinyup,
this is a Western Region project registered
for project funding
The RAWCS website is located at
www.rawcs.org.au.
Tax deductibility is granted through "Rotary Australia Benevolent Society"
– ABN 54 563 288 318 this will take donors directly
to our secure donations page.
https://donations.rawcs.com.au/72-2021-22.
May I please request you; your Club and your friends consider
what support you can give in the way of donations
for this important initiative.
The Project Manager, for any further information is:
Peter Durrant IPP, RC Karrinyup peterdurrant@westnet.com.au
0419931451
The Rotary Club of Subiaco invites you to
celebrate Bill Benbow’s
50th year in Rotary with us!
Bill Benbow’s
50th Rotary Anniversary
Aug 02, 2022 6:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Subiaco Hotel
465 Hay Street
Subiaco, WA 6008
Catch up with Bill and his wife - Heather and our extended Rotary family.
We will be enjoying a two-course dinner.
Dinner tickets are $50 per person and must be purchased online
by
Tue 19 Jul to reserve your seat. Wine and beverages
can be purchased from the bar.
https://events.humanitix.com/bill-benbow-50th-anniversary-celebration.
We are also looking for history to share on the evening.
Please contact shauna@smk-writer.com if you have memories
or photos to share from 2005-06 Rotary District Governor,
the 2005-06 District Conference in Geraldton,
chartering the
Rotary Club of Mindarie or past Rotary
events with Bill.
DON’T MISS OUT ON THESE SIDE SPLITTING COMEDY EVENINGS
in MELVILLE!
The four Melville Rotary Clubs of Applecross, Attadale, Booragoon & Melville,
are running a special comedy fundraiser event on 19th & 20th August
at
the City of Melville Civic Centre. Main Hall.
All profit from
the Comedy Shows will go to our many needy Rotary charities.
We have booked five fabulous West Australian experienced comedians
for the shows, along with Tea & Coffee, wine, beer, soft drinks and nibbles for sale,
before the event and during the break.
Please invite your friends & family to join in and enjoy
a fabulous side splitting fun night with these five very funny comedians
, who, by the way, have been instructed to keep their language
to moderate levels with minimal profanities.
Bookings are limited for each evening so get in early
and secure your very affordable
$30/head ticket.
Book in using
https://www.trybooking.com/869278
The McCusker Centre for Citizenship at the University of Western Australia,
in partnership with the Rotary Club of Perth,
invite you to attend the 2022 Sir Wallace Kyle Oration.
Date: Wednesday, 24 August 2022
Time: 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm (AWST)
Location: University Club Auditorium, Hackett Drive,
Crawley
The Sir Wallace Kyle Oration is given by distinguished citizens
and leaders who have made outstanding contributions to the community.
The theme of the Oration is "Service Above Self", the
motto of Rotary.
This year, the Oration will be delivered by June Oscar AO,
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
Commissioner.
June Oscar AO is a proud Bunuba woman from the
remote town of Fitzroy Crossing in Western Australia’s Kimberley region.
She is a strong advocate for Indigenous Australian languages,
social justice, women’s issues, and has worked tirelessly to
reduce Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
(FASD).
This is a free public event.
Please advise if you have any access or support requirements when registering.
Please note, the venue is wheelchair accessible.
We look forward to you attending this Oration.
This year we again celebrate students from
Belmont Community College, University and VET
.
Please complete the application if you are an eligible student.https://forms.gle/XUGuyNcvoomTVezq6
Australian Rotary Health helps fund
intervention programs to support the
#mentalhealth of children.
Contribute to mental health #research here
- https://buff.ly/2w9iEPc
#LiftTheLidOnMentalIllness #RotaryHealth #mentalhealthawareness
Recently we held our annual change over night when our Presidents
‘change over’.
We welcome new President Geoff Francis for 22/23
and thank outgoing President Eddie Wesolowski.
And that is the
50th Kununurra
Ag Show done!
What a fabulous
show it was too!
Rotary Kununurra is extremely thankful to our friends of Rotary
(and hopefully converting to our
newest Rotarians for some of them 
)
and the Kununurra Volunteer Fire and Rescue Service
team members who helped out!
With their help
we sold
515 
,
278 
,
620 
,
292 
,
86 
,
143 bottles of
water …
to help feed and water show goers (and our volunteers!)
over the two days of the show!
What a wonderful event this has been for our communities
in the East Kimberley –
and thank you to everyone who bought a burger, chips, drink,
or hot dog from us!
Tonight’s meeting with NBN Australia was enlightening.
Jason Bloxsidge explained common and futuristic smart home
devices.
We were honoured to have Kay from Rotary Club of Karrinyup
join us to learn about the internet of things!
Today we had our member Philip Lako take us through the story of his life
and which his book The Ten Year Old Man is about.
His story inspires us to never give up and that hope cannot be
taken away from you if you persevere.
What a great Rotarian!
We are
proud to have him as a part of our club.
RCEB out in the community!
Checking out the amazing RAC Esperance Holiday Park
- thank you Garry and Kelly for your hospitality and very informative tour
and talk. #rceb #ImagineRotary #advocatesforesperance #tourism
Presenting the
“Membership Prospecting Award” to our Shain Forth…
Wonderful guest speakers Annalise & Matthew sharing on their
Rotary youth exchange
experience and the journey it led them on…
Attadale Rotary Vice President John Sharp is pictured
dropping off a 8 large bags of clothing and goodies
to The staff of PortCare who were thrilled to receive them.
PortCare has been inundated with requests for winter clothing
and food and Ervina and Charlie would really appreciate
it if anyone can assist in this
regard.
PortCare is located
at 372 South Street O'Connor.
Phone 0431 439 097
if any queries.
Also their website is
Peace Pole 250.
Cambridge members were shown Peace Pole no 250
(No 11 for the club) destined
for Woodlands Primary School in Perth.
Christine Tonkin - Member for
Churchlands
Kate Chaney MP
Rotary in Western Australia
Our own president, Jenny Wilke, looks forward to a wonderful year,
she has a great new band on the board and has the club’s full support.
Transition or New Leadership month is very busy………
Remember, if you want to enjoy her year, become involved somewhere,
she will always find a spot for you!
DON’T MISS OUT ON THESE SIDE SPLITTING COMEDY EVENINGS
in MELVILLE!
The four Melville Rotary Clubs of Applecross, Attadale, Booragoon & Melville,
are running a special comedy fundraiser event on 19th & 20th August
at
the City of Melville Civic Centre. Main Hall.
All profit from
the Comedy Shows will go to our many needy Rotary charities.
We have booked five fabulous West Australian experienced comedians
for the shows, along with Tea & Coffee, wine, beer, soft drinks and nibbles for sale,
before the event and during the break.
Please invite your friends & family to join in and enjoy a fabulous side
splitting fun night with these five very funny comedians,
who, by the way, have been instructed to keep their language
to moderate levels with minimal profanities.
Bookings are limited for each evening so get in early
and secure your very affordable
$30/head ticket.
Book in using https://www.trybooking.com/869278
The McCusker Centre for Citizenship at the University of Western Australia,
in partnership with the Rotary Club of Perth,
invite you to attend the 2022 Sir Wallace Kyle Oration.
Date: Wednesday, 24 August 2022
Time: 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm (AWST)
Location: University Club Auditorium, Hackett Drive,
Crawley
The Sir Wallace Kyle Oration is given by distinguished citizens
and leaders who have made outstanding contributions to the community.
The theme of the Oration is "Service Above Self", the
motto of Rotary.
This year, the Oration will be delivered by June Oscar AO,
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
Commissioner.
June Oscar AO is a proud Bunuba woman from the remote town
of Fitzroy Crossing in Western Australia’s Kimberley region.
She is a strong advocate for Indigenous Australian languages,
social justice, women’s issues, and has worked tirelessly
to reduce Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
(FASD).
This is a free public event. Registration is
required.
Please advise if you have any access or support requirements when registering.
Please note, the venue is wheelchair
accessible.
We look forward to you attending this Oration.
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