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The Guatemala Literacy Project is working to reverse the country’s low literacy rates and keep children in school. Joe and Jeff Berninger, two brothers from Ohio, USA, were volunteering at a school in Guatemala in 1997 when they launched a project to provide the school with books. Since then, The Rotary Foundation has helped fund the literacy project with 48 grants totalling $6.5 million. just one of the ways that Rotary is
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2022 Rotary-Peace
Corps Week:
Peace-building on the
Ground
By Partnering for Peace, a group of Rotary members
and Returned Peace Corps Volunteers
The service partnership between Rotary International
and The Peace Corps is the focus of the second annual
Rotary-Peace Corps Week taking place 19-23 September 2022.
a group of Rotary members and
Returned Peace Corps Volunteers,
is hosting the week-long virtual celebration.
The Rotary community is invited to join and learn about how
the partnership can support your peace-building
and service projects.
The year’s theme is Peace-building on the Ground
and will start on Monday, 19 September at 10.00 CDT
with a panel webinar
including:
- Keevon Baten, Chief Financial Officer of Open Doors Asheville,
- founding Rotaract Club President
- and Returned Peace Corps
Volunteer;
- Charles Dambach, President Emeritus of the
- National Peace Corps Association,
- Former President of the Alliance for Peacebuilding,
- 2017 Nobel Peace Prize nominee,
- 2017 Institute for Economics and Peace Leadership
- and Service for Peace Award Recipient;
- Peter Kyle, 2020-22 Rotary International Director,
- active peace builder and former chair
- of the Rotary Peace Center
Committee;
- Ana Patel, U.S. Representative for Frontline Defenders,
- Rotary Peace Fellow, Returned Peace Corps Volunteer,
- Rotary Representative
to UN Women.
The week’s other events include:
The vote for Regionalisation is approaching.
Every club will have one vote,
whether they approve participation in a pilot to develop,
test and evaluate a new regional approach to supporting
and governing Rotary and Rotaract clubs and members
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ZONE 8 ROTARY & ROTARACT 'BETTER |
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Dear
Rotary member, Better Together Rotary
and Rotaract conference in Canberra, ACT. from business and community leaders and experts in their fields. Their stories are sure to inspire and captivate you and leave you taking away key ideas to
transform your club and local community. Canva’s Product Design Lead Sally Woellner, Humanitix Chief of Staff Jenny Chung along with Ola Ioane, the General Manager of Diversity Works NZ. His Excellency, Vasyl Myroshnychenko about the vital work Rotary is doing in supporting
humanitarian efforts. in a Q&A with Rotary International President, Elect Gordon McInally and have the chance to hear directly from Rotaract leaders about the great work young people are doing right across the zone. and a networking hour followed by district dinners and social activities on the Friday night, before a special conference dinner at Australia’s Old Parliament House on the
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A devoted philanthropist, volunteer and Rotarian
who has changed the lives of children across the globe
has been
awarded the 2021 John Curtin Medal.
For more than 30 years, Ron Geary has served his community
by donating his time, care and personal funds
to support fellow Australians and people
in need all over the world.
Through his voluntary work with Rotary, Mr Geary
has raised money, volunteered and coordinated international
efforts including polio vaccination clinics in India,
plastic and reconstructive services in Fiji,
education and training programs for teachers in Northern Laos,
and supported the Rotary peace scholarship program.
Curtin University Vice-Chancellor Professor Harlene Hayne
congratulated Mr Geary on his well-deserved recognition
following
decades dedicated to community service.
“Ron’s community service has been consistent, significant
and enduring,” Professor Hayne said.
“Over three decades, Ron has quietly given his time
to helping children and important causes all over
the globe without fanfare.
I am delighted to be able to acknowledge his meaningful
contribution by awarding him the John Curtin Medal,
in recognition of his alignment to the former Prime Minister’s
compassion for all and commitment to community
service.”
Mr Geary said he was “very humbled” by the recognition
and thanked his wife, Glenys, for her unwavering support,
and
Curtin University for the tremendous honour.
He shared an anecdote that drove him to help others
after visiting India for a polio vaccination clinic where
he met a young mother and her baby boy who was suffering
from paralysis caused by polio.
“All you saw virtually were big, brown eyes.
I gave him the drops, she wrapped the child up and
… I went out the back and shed
a tear, or three,” Mr Geary said.
“That’s why I got very heavily involved in Rotary
and I swore that this is what we were going to do
– we were going to make sure we ended polio
and it’s our promise to the children of the world to end polio.
We are this close, very, very close.”
The John Curtin Medal is named after the
Right Honourable John Curtin
the Prime Minister of Australia from 1941 to 1945,
who
is recognised as one of Australia’s greatest statesmen.
It is awarded annually by the University
to recognise individuals or organisations displaying
the attributes associated with him –
vision, leadership and a commitment to community service.
The Rotary Club of Osborne Park joined with the Rotary Clubs
of Northam and Manjimup to celebrate Les Norrish’s
anniversary of 60 years in Rotary.
Les’ wife, Wendi, his 3 children and 2 grandchildren were able to join us
for breakfast on Tuesday 30th August together with DG Ineke Oliver
, ADG Wesley Sim and the Mayor of the City
of Stirling, Mark Irwin.
To mark this major milestone and recognising that Les already has numerous
Phil and Joyce Ogden set out from Perth, Australia,
on their ride across the Nullarbor Plain to raise money
and awareness for Rotary’s polio eradication efforts.
By Phil and Joyce Ogden, Rotary Club of South Launceston,
Tasmania, Australia
My wife Joyce and I enjoy tandem cycling.
Two years ago, when I met somebody who had cycled
the Nullarbor Plain in Australia, a seed was planted in the back of my mind
that
maybe this was a challenge for us to do in the future.
We are closer than ever to ending polio.
We have reduced cases by 99.9% since 1988.
With our partners, Rotary has immunized more than
2.5 billion children worldwide to end polio for good.
But we’re not there yet and we can’t afford to be
complacent.
As a doctor, I am aware that polio is a disease which has
the potential to be totally eradicated.
But with a lot of distractions lately, floods, fires and droughts in Australia,
war in Europe and the COVID-19 pandemic a threat in all countries,
we were concerned that if Rotary took its eye off the ball,
polio cases could flare up
again.
The Rotary Zone 8 End Polio team and Public Image team
have given our End Polio campaign a tremendous amount of publicity,
but better than that, they’ve helped us collect over
$35,000 AUD (about US$24,600).
When we factor in the Gates Foundation boost,
that’s a total of $105,000 (US$73,800)
and we’re still keeping the appeal open until
World Polio
Day on 24 October.
· Following the isolation of vaccine-derived poliovirus type 2
(VDPV2) from environmental samples in
London, UK, in May 2022,
further virological and epidemiological analysis confirms
circulation of this strain.
No cases of paralysis associated with this strain have been detected
– virus has been isolated only from environmental (sewage) samples.
It is important to note that since initial isolation of VDPV2 in May,
local and national public health authorities have already
been operating on the assumption that this strain is circulating,
and as such, this official classification at this time does
not affect the operational response.
London and UK public health authorities continue
to implement a timely and appropriate response
to this circulating VDPV2 (cVDPV2), in order
to rapidly interrupt its circulation, including by:
continuing to intensify surveillance efforts
(including for potential cases of paralysis),
identifying population sub-groups/areas with
potential immunity gaps, offering an additional dose of
inactivated polio vaccine (IPV) to all children
(aged 1-9 years of age) across London,
and proactively reaching out to communities
with
known immunity gaps to strengthen vaccination coverage.
Members are able to borrow tools and many other things,
such as gardening, cooking, hobby, automotive and camping equipment.
So, borrowing tools to do the occasional repair or renovation;
or kitchen appliances to host a party; gardening equipment
or hobby gear to try something new makes it affordable
and accessible
to more people
Most households have accumulated various tools and equipment
that are only used once or twice, just for that one off project.
In fact, the average power drill is only used for approximately
13 minutes in its lifetime.
Members have unlimited borrowing rights, annual membership is $75.00,
concession $60.00 and a 3 month trial membership for $30.00.
It’s a lot cheaper than buying all the stuff necessary
for one off jobs, renovations and parties.
Tools N Things opened its doors at 41 Britannia Road,
(Floreat Athena Football club) Leederville just last September
with only a few items available for borrowing and is continuing to expand.
Opening hours are 4.00 – 6.00pm every Wednesday and 10.00 am - 1.00pm
on
Saturdays and can be contacted on 0460 000 425.
Contact via Facebook Messenger or tools n things library.
For further information contact
admin@toolsnthingslibrary.org.au
If you would like a ticket or two we will have tickets
for sale Sunday at Swaparama, Centennial Park from
9am until 12.30pm.
We will have EFTPOS available.
Alternatively message us if you would like a ticket
Enquiries and to register your interest to attend:
131 days until Camp Opportunity 2023 starts and we are looking
for people to join us on our next adventure!
If you, or someone you know, is interested in joining us
as a camper or a buddy please send us a message!
Rotary District 9455’s Camp Opportunity is a week long
live-in camp based at Point Walter Recreation Centre in Bicton,
for adults
aged 18 to 35 with special needs.
This program has run for 8 years now,
all thanks to
the generosity of Rotary Clubs in the 9455 district.
Please visit
https://rotarydistrict9455.org/.../commu.../camp-opportunity
For more information and a nomination form!
What a night to remember
We were blown away by the Four Year 10 Students who competed
in the State Final for the 4 Way Test
Speaking Contest on Thursday.
It was a tremendous effort by all students who so confidently
and passionately addressed some major topics being faced in society.
Well done and congratulations to Zoey, Aberly, Isabella and Nibesh 
Isabella from Mercedes College was awarded first place
with the support of Rotary of Perth,
and Nibesh from Perth Modern School, was awarded runner-up,
supported by Rotary of Subiaco.
What a privilege it was to host such a special event
that not only supports the development of young people
but also provides an environment for them to learn and apply
the 4 Way Test to real world situations.
Our future is in good hands with these young leaders!
Lastly, we want to share a big thanks to the participating Clubs
: Perth Rotary - Western Australia, Cannington Rotary,
Rotary Club of Kenwick and Rotary
Club of Subiaco.
This week we had a joint meeting with Kalgoorlie Rotary Club
to welcome District Governor Ric McDonald to the Goldfields.
Our board met to discuss our projects and to hear some updates
from District followed by our joint meeting and some fellowship.
At our last club meeting Dr Tatiana Ninkov received the annual
Fred Johnston Memorial Prize as the dux of the UWA Medical School.
Tatiana outlined her experiences at medical school
and is currently working as an intern at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital.
Congratulations Tatiana and we wish you every success
in your career in medicine
Dr Sujit, founder of the Institute for Indian Mother and Child (IIMC),
gave us a fascinating look at his background,
his work with Mother Theresa, and her encouragement for him
to go out and provide his own help to the community.
It was incredible to trace his journey,
from starting out providing medical care on a mobile basis,
to building his first health centre,
and gradually addressing the root causes of issues, moving from health,
to education, the financial empowerment of women, and more.
So far the IIMC has built 27 schools, 8 outdoor medical clinics
and 4 indoor centres, an orphanage, day care centre,
housing for over 1,000 homeless villagers, 100 wells,
and 1,900 sanitation projects.
It has also set up a women's peace council comprising
of 67 groups of 10 mothers, and 8 microcredit lending banks
which have helped 20,000 women.
The Rotary Club of Palm Beach WA Inc are proud supporters of
Members and guests from Mandurah Districts Rotary were thrilled to learn
from Cycling Without Age Rockingham's Deb Wall of the impact
the growing fleet of Trishaws is having in Rockingham.
The addition of a Velo Plus electric wheelchair tricycle, aptly named 'Kady"
(Irish for first) brings the local fleet to
four.
30 trained volunteers pilots give freely of their time to cycle elderly
and disabled passengers along our beautiful Rockingham Foreshore.
Rotary Club of Attadale AG Ken Williams prospective new member Helen Carwardine
President Bev Moffat and Phil Cordery
Footy tipping award winners evening
chairperson Irene
Bowden
Thanks to everyone who supported the Sausage Sizzle at
Margaret River Farmers' Market
on the weekend. Special thanks to Julien who took on the tough role
of chief quality control officer Combined with a raffle the
Margaret River Senior High School
students fundraiser is off to a good start
Rotary Club of Armadale is having its soup night right now in Jull Street Mall
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PEOPLE OF ACTION
FREMANTLE ROTARY
At work for the Breakfast Club at Fremantle College and helping
to run the Kardinya Markets to raise money for
the clubs projects
Guest Speaker Leah Atkinson of Operation Sunshine
with host Michelle Kerr
Great and simple Chiropractic advice from Jonathan Langer.
Keep moving! Humorous at the expense of President Frank.
Thank you,
Jonathan!
Sandy and Stephen attending the The Rotaract Club of Subiaco
Showcase Night on behalf
of our club.
So great to see the work this Club is doing!
#Rotaract #Rotary #subiaco #bark
— feeling positive at BARK Subiaco.
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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