By Ryan Hyland
Stephanie A. Urchick, of the Rotary Club of McMurray,
Pennsylvania, USA, is the selection of the
Nominating Committee for President of Rotary International
for 2024-25,
a decision that would make her only the second woman
to hold that position.
She will be declared the president-nominee on 1 October
if no challenging
candidates have been suggested.
With the world facing incredible challenges,
including the COVID-19 pandemic, disasters driven by climate change,
and conflict in many regions,
Urchick says Rotary’s leaders can offer a vision
and a plan for overcoming these challenges.
“Measures taken by Rotary leadership to survive
and end critical challenges often make our organization
stronger and more resilient for future events,” Urchick says.
“This kind of essential leadership also creates new levels
of cooperation, even among rivals,
when Rotarians pull together as people of action
to serve and
solve a crisis.”
Making
regionalization a priority is crucial, says Urchick.
“Because Rotary operates in more than 200 countries and regions,
it is vital to recognize that the organization has the potential
to become more efficient and effective by understanding
and reacting to how regional differences affect the way
Rotarians work together to address providing service,
promoting integrity, and advancing world understanding,
goodwill, and peace,” Urchick says.
Urchick is partner and chief operating officer
of Doctors at Work LLC, a consulting and training company.
She holds a doctorate in leadership studies
from Indiana University of Pennsylvania.
She is active on numerous community boards and committees,
and has been honored by organizations including
Zonta International and the Sons of
the American Revolution.
A Rotary member since 1991, Urchick has traveled to Vietnam
to help build a primary school
and to the Dominican Republic to install water filters.
She studies several Slavic languages,
has mentored new Rotarians in Ukraine,
and coordinated a Rotary
Foundation grant project in Poland.
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In the most recent annual survey of Rotary members, 45% of respondents cited friendship as the reason they remain in Rotary, and 84% said they were satisfied with their ability to connect with friends through Rotary. Meanwhile, 42% of respondents cited the opportunity to make an impact on their communities as the reason they remained in Rotary — another response that would have delighted Rotary’s founder, Paul Harris Gathering info of this nature is one of the reasons Rotary surveys members every year. |
Many of us have been touched
by our association with Ken Collins
Please see attached the
details for Ken Collins memorial service.
Date: Sat 3rd September 2022 Time: 3.30pm
Australian Western Standard Time (AWST)
Venue:
Christchurch
Grammar School Chapel
Queenslea Drive Claremont
6010
Western Australia
It will be live streamed for those not able to join in person,
a link will be posted on Freshwater Bay
Rotary Club Facebook page when available.
Ken's family have asked that in lieu of flowers,
his memory be honoured through a donation to the
Bethesda
Foundation specifically towards a cuddle bed.
https://rotaryfreshwaterbay.org.au/projects/australia/cuddle-bed
Ken was a great Rotarian who devoted much of his life to Rotary.
His role in Rotary spanned over 5 decades and he was known to clubs
all over Western Australia and across the
globe.
His passion for making a difference took him to many countries around the world,
leading Polio
immunisation and other health related project teams.
Ken served as a Director on the Rotary International Board in 2000-2002,
was mentor/friend to many and impacted the lives of thousands.
Monday night was awards night. This year the Alan Eddy award
was presented to Phillip Draber.
Here is the list of Melville Rotarians recognised
for their work last year.
Phillip Draber - Alan Eddy Award and Paul Harris
Fellow
Howard MacCallum - Paul Harris Fellow and Citation
of Merit
Ross Calnan - Paul Harris Fellow
Janice Pounder - Paul Harris Fellow
Graham Wheeler - Paul Harris Fellow (5 sapphires)
Marilyn Barton - Paul Harris Fellow (3 rubies)
Robert Willis - Paul Harris Fellow (2 sapphires)
Michael Schwikkard - Citation of Merit
Margaret Waterton - Citation of Merit
Lynne Newton - Citation of Merit
Bunbury 2015
It's with regret that we've had to cancel the Ballajura Community Fair
this weekend due to the poor weather.
We know you all look forward to it,
and no one is more upset than us
. Rest assured, we will be back bigger and better next time.
Thanks for your support and understanding.
The Rotary Club of Metropolitan WA
(provisional)
would love to welcome you to our inaugural Accomplished Women's Dinner
- a safe and supportive space for women to share with each other
inspirational stories, challenges, and tips and tricks for navigating everyday life,
particularly when juggling parenting, work, and life.
Tickets are available at
www.events.humanitix.com/rotary-club-of-metropolitan-wa-acccomplishedwomensdinner
Did you know that the majority of Rotarians join Rotary
because a Rotarian invited them?
Join DG Ineke and her team as we explore how you can share your
unique Rotary story without getting tongue-tied
or leaving out the invitation bit!
This will be an enjoyable afternoon where we will learn from
each other as well as from others who do this very well.
Come along if you have something to learn,
something to share or a mix of the two!
It is all on Zoom, to ensure you can attend in the comfort of your own home
and be ‘covid-safe’.
You are also welcome to get together with others and join in as a group.
We will be finishing with a
BYO sundowner.
This is the first of our Adventure series this year.
We are very excited to get started! See you there!
3:00pm - 6:00pm
Sunday 28 August 2022
Here is the link for the session,
copy it to
your calendar once you have registered:
Come and see what the Rotaract Club of Subiaco
has achieved
and it's aspirations for the current Rotary year.
Click on the link to book your tickets
Please note that we’re having problems trying to
setup hyperlinks 
Please use the following link to arrive at the booking page
:
https//www.trybooking.com/CBRQR
Channel 7 Rockingham Beach Cup
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• 𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐊𝐄𝐓
& 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐓𝐘
𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐋𝐋𝐇𝐎𝐋𝐃𝐄𝐑𝐒
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Expressions of Interest are NOW open for the Channel 7 Rockingham Beach Cup
Community Festival on Sunday 13 November 2022.
Mental Health Month is nearly here,
which
means Hat Day is near
#HatDay2022 is held on World Mental Health Day
10th of
October.
It is a chance for all of us to 
Be Kind to your
Mind and
Distribution of Shelter Bags has begun!
Today we officially opened our Rotary Youth Community Pantry in Swan
View!
Thank you to all the people who contributed goods
and time to get this project of the ground. Special thanks to
Shire of Mundaring, Community Bank Mundaring,
Michelle Roberts MLA - Member for Midland
Matthew Hughes MLA, Councillor Neridah Zlatnik
and our amazing Rotary Club.
This pantry will provide food, toiletries and school supplies
to young
people doing it tough.
Pictures below include Andrea Southam,
Councillor Paige McNeil, Councillor Jo Cicchini
- Shire of Mundaring - West Ward,
and Shire President James Martin.
Plus Mundaring Community Bank Manager Mervy and Director Nicola Smith.
Deputy Principal from
Swan View Senior High School Careers and Pathways Helen Hawley
and Rotary President Geoff
Francis.
Youth Committee member Eddy with Rotary Club of Karrinyup 2022
National Youth Science Forum (NYSF) students
Julyanna and Jagriti from our link school Warwick Senior High School
and their science teacher Kiara.
President Jenni presents Rotary Club of Karrinyup 2022
Rotary Youth Program of Enrichment (D9455)
students Luka and Rokko with their
certificates.
Last night we had five brilliant young people participating in the
Club's heat of the 4 Way Test Speaking Contest.
Topics included deforestation, advantages of electric cars,
fake beauty, animal extinction and water safety
The winner was Holly Atkinson from Eddystone Primary School, Heathridge
with Jake Merry from Padbury Catholic Primary School as the Runner Up
. Holly will be representing the Club at the Finals
on 29 August 2022 at Bedford Bowling Club.
The Club wishes Holly the best of luck at
the finals.
Today, we support Nibesh at the Four Way Speaking Competition
for District 9455 Rotary in Western Australia
Past President Ken Duffy of Rotary Club of Swan Districts
and I interviewed two students from Helena College today
for selection to the National Youth Science Forum held later in the year.
These two Year 11 students impressed us with their enthusiasm
and Engineering interests
. All the very best Rohan and Kai
and thank you to
their Science Master.
This morning we supported these very talented Yr 10 students
at the Rotary Four Way Test - District Finals,
including our very own Ava, who delivered an absolutely amazing speech
with no speech notes in hand!
What a sensational effort made by each of these students,
who delivered thought provoking speeches on various engaging topics.
Congratulations to everyone who participated.
Our future is in good hands if the calibre of our youth is represented
At this morning's meeting Sarah, Nik and Elizabeth promoted an upcoming event
being organised by Melville City Rotaract and Applecross Rotary
"SPEED DATING FOR CHARITY".
The event is being held at the DOME Deep Water Point
on Friday 2nd September at 5:30pm.
The Blood Drive we had on the 31st of July was a
success.
Thanks to the club members and friends that attended to donate blood
and plasma with the help of
Rotary Club of Mandurah Districts helps Passages
to support Homeless Day
. Very early on freezing Friday,
Sausage Sizzle Chief Co Coordinator Martin Sadle and assistant John Kevan,
saw the sun rise, and drove into darkest Barragup to retrieve the BBQ trailer.
The task was to set up the BBQ trailer, tents , tables
and prepare to provide meals for homeless and others
near the Community Services Centre,
near the Mandurah Library
Our 2022 Directory is out and about.
If you missed being listed in this years
edition,
contact accounts@margaretriverdirectory.com.au
to ensure your business has a place in our 2023 edition.
Still the best way to find someone local to do
the job.
Comedy for
Charity.
DON’T MISS OUT on this comedy event.
Bookings now open
http://www.attadalerotary.com/comedy-for-charity.html
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.
Channel 7 Rockingham Beach Cup
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• 𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐊𝐄𝐓
& 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐓𝐘
𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐋𝐋𝐇𝐎𝐋𝐃𝐄𝐑𝐒
•
Expressions of Interest are NOW open for the Channel 7 Rockingham Beach Cup
Community Festival on Sunday 13 November 2022.
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