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The Blackwood Tour is on again in 2023

The annual Rotary Tour of the Blackwood will be held again
on Saturday, 18th March 2023

with three courses running through the picturesque hills

of Bridgetown, Greenbushes, Balingup, and Nannup.

Described as one of the toughest rides in WA.

, the Full Tour is a challenging 134km road ride
with several Category 4 climbs,

there is also the 'Half & Best' 65km ride while the shortest course.

the `Not so Cosy’ 30km lives up to its title.

If you are not that energetic, we also allow eBikes !

Former Olympian, multiple gold medalist, Steele Bishop OAM,

is the Rotary Club of Bridgetown’s Tour Ambassador

and said “It’s a tough ride for an important cause
in a great part of the world.”

All funds raised go toward Youth Mental Health,

the main beneficiary being Blackwood Youth Action a local Charity,

to provide mental health services to young people
across the Warren Blackwood region.

Professor Fiona Stanley AC, the Patron of The Tour,

is a highly respected researcher and advocate
for child and adolescent health.

  She said, `Young people in rural Australia
do not have access to the same services

that their regional and city counterparts do.

It is pleasing to see innovative, community driven projects
to support young people.

in getting the care that they need.

Registrations are now open for this exciting,

challenging ride through the
beautiful Blackwood River countryside.

Check out the Rotary Tour of the Blackwood

website or find us on Facebook or just REGISTER via Race Roster now.

You can still donate to BYA even if you are not riding this year
DONATE

Jersey’s & T-Shirts will be available
we will send ordering details to riders ASAP

ARE YOU OR YOUR ORGANISATION INTERESTED

IN SUPPORTING MENTAL HEALTH?

This Fun Outdoor Fitness event raises funds.

for community mental health organisations.

- Bluebird Mental Health and Linkt Supported Recovery.

These organisations rely on donations to provide.

vital community support for adults.

VENUE: Douglas Avenue, Sir James Mitchell Park (Zone 10A),

South Perth Foreshore

DATE: Saturday 11th February 2023

TIME: 9:00AM - 1:00PM

ACTIVITIES: No Equipment Outdoor Fitness Session

run by the awesome Karen Lei,

followed by a Sausage Sizzle

(Cashless payment options will also be available).

Please come and support this event by registering to participate.

and raise funds or donate to a participant,

both options available via the link below:

https://donorbox.org/fun-dress-fitness-for-a-cause

Tuesday 24 January 2023 at 6pm

Learn about Rotary Youth Exchange!

Applications are now open to young people

who would like to go on a 12-month

overseas exchange in January 2024

and your Club may be contacted by a potential applicant.

Whether your Club plans to participate or not

a representative of your Club can learn more about the Program.

and how to handle enquiries and applications
by attending this online session.

Please register to receive the Zoom link
by emailing Jill Hanna,

Chair Rotary Youth Exchange Committee on

ryechaird9423@gmail.com

Rotary clubs of Boulder and Kalgoorlie

will be cooking up a storm on Australia Day for breakfast,

come and enjoy a good breakfast and entertainment.

on Thursday 26th Jan

The Rotary Club of Greater Geraldton Australia Day

Seniors' Afternoon Tea and Concert is back for another year!

Come along to the QEII Centre from 2pm until 4pm on Thursday 26 January

to enjoy a free afternoon tea and live performances from local entertainers

Join us to celebrate Australia Day at the Busselton foreshore.

Aussie breakfasts from 7.30am for just $5 and children are free.

Rotary Club of Esperance Inc.

19 January at 07:05  ·

AUSTRALIA DAY IN THE PARK

Stall holders, have you booked your spot?

Cut off for bookings is the 20th of January.

Find more info here

https://bit.ly/AusDayStallHolder

Yep, Australia Day in Armadale Alcohol Free is accessible!

The following services are available:

ACROD parking on Neerigen Street

Additional seating at the stage area

      Additional table and chairs in the food court

      area on Orchard Avenue

      Event activities and amenities are located on.

      or next to pathways wherever possible

      Accessible toilets at each toilet location

      with access from footpaths

      Memorial Park is a quieter shady area to enjoy the event.

      and watch the fireworks from



      Rotary Club of Armadale will run the Quiet Zone

      on Minnawarra Park

      for those who want to escape the crowds



Free drinking water will be available to all patrons.

      Find out more about Australia Day

      in Armadale Alcohol Free here:

      https://buff.ly/3Ws6x7k

      Follow our event page:

      https://buff.ly/3HVxY5A

HAS YOUR CLUB'S PRESIDENT ELECT REGISTERED FOR THE
PRESIDENTS-ELECT TRAINING SEMINAR?

Saturday 4th February and Sunday 5th February

Click here to register or email
dgexecassist@rotarywa9455.org
or telephone your Assistant Governor
for more information.

Cockburn Rotary’s FUN QUIZ nights are back for 2023.

1st Thursday of the month at COCKBURN CRC

on Birchley Road Beeliar.

Doors open at 6.30pm for prompt start at 7pm.

Book your table now.

for Thursday 2 February by SMS 0407 689 131.

from August 2016

Rotary Club of Geraldton

Today Karrinyup Rotary members joined the Rotary Club of Osborne Park

who hosted a fabulous Christmas party?

for Ukrainian refugees at their Colin Moore Community Centre.

So lovely to see these people come together.

to find others in a similar situation to themselves

and celebrate in some of their own tradition.

Attadale Rotary held their first get together for 2023 on Monday night.

as a sundowner picnic or BBQ at Point Walter

. Many thanks must go to Colin McCulloch for organising the very enjoyable event.

and for providing a gazebo and barbecue at this lovely spot.

Despite the windy conditions those who were able to be there enjoyed

this relaxed and friendly opportunity to catch up.

It was really lovely to see honorary members Gillian Baker and Greg and Helen James.

Many thanks to Gail McCulloch for the following photos.

Jim Calcei, Winston Marsh, Greg James, Martin Houchin,

Jeff Spickett, and Mick Donnes

are pictured with Betty Bright,

(a rose amongst all the thorns).

Evadne Spickett, Viv Donnes and Jenny Calcei pictured.

with Rodney Rate (a thorn amongst the roses).

Colin McCulloch (another thorn amongst the roses),

pictured with Helen James, Yvonne Rate and
Gail McCulloch

Three lovely ladies, Joyce Smith, Helen Carwardine

and Gillian Baker all enjoying the cool January night.

Annual FISH and CHIPS night to start 2023.

Happy New Year to all.

Great night, even the mosquitoes joined in.

Thank you to all members, partners, and friends for an enjoyable evening.

In Vocational Service month,

it was great to welcome Irene Walker from

the Apprentice Employment Network - WA

to tell members all about this great charity we support

and to meet some of the winners of the 2022 Awards for Excellence

Earlier this week a few of our members volunteered.

to cook up breakfast at Camp Opportunity.

A huge shoutout to Tony Nguyen

who recently joined REQ and put his hand up to help out.

Deb Hamblin Mayor City of Rockingham

Thank you Rotary Club of Palm Beach WA Inc

for building 12 new penguin boxes trialling

a new material to save our penguin population.

We were busy little beavers at last night's Petticoat Lane.

Well done to all Rotarians who helped out, plus non-Rotarians

including Peter, Stuart, Lynne and Peter, Val, and Brian.

In total, it seems likely we will have raised over

$3000 for various community projects.

      We’ve enjoyed a few weeks off from socials

      NOW it’s time to share about our amazing GUEST SPEAKERS

      who join us on a Monday evening to share about anything / everything?

      Recently we have heard from:

Paul, a local gold medal Paralympian working right here in Geraldton.

Joanne Fabling from Mid-West Chamber of Commerce and Industry- MWCCI

Rohan Norris from Norris & Hyde I.T.