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ShelterBox aid has arrived in Türkiye.

Hundreds of tents have arrived in country on a

free flight provided by Turkish Airlines from Panama –

where we had stock pre-positioned.

We also have stocks of tents and household items, such as blankets.

and mattresses, en route to one of our existing

and well trusted partners in northern Syria.

Distribution of warm winter clothing to affected children in northern Syria

has begun through another existing partner.

Additional ShelterBox response team members have arrived in Gaziantep,

where a humanitarian hub has been set up.

Having an extra team on the ground means we can be more agile.

and work more closely with partners as we to scale up our response.

Our response will focus on where the need is greatest across Syria and Türkiye

· Through the provision of emergency tents, helping people to shelter from the winter weather

· The provision of essential aid items like warm blankets and solar lights

· The provision of warm children's clothing in northern Syria

Thank you so much if you have already donated

to our emergency appeal

. Your generosity is the reason we can respond so quickly.

and get aid to those who need it most. Your support is incredibly powerful.

The response from our supporters has been amazing, but the need is great!

What a fantastic effort from BOTH the clubs in WA

to come third and fourth in the ShelterBox Giving Day Challenge Dec 2022.

Well done and thanks to all the Clubs who contributed.

Below are the details of RISPPO office in Sydney suburb of Norwest,

a photo of their new offices and info on the website to access

The Rotary Foundation resources,

which should be of interest to all Rotarians.

LOOKING FOR ROTARY FOUNDATION RESOURCES?
Rotary Foundation Australia’s website

has a My Foundation page with hundreds of handy links

– such as forms and guides, plus info on grants, reports and more.

Some resources are Australia-specific,

but most are useful elsewhere too.

If you like to save time, we encourage.

you to bookmark the page.

Rotary Foundation Australia

is The Rotary Foundation’s Associate

Foundation in Australia.

Rotary International South Pacific and Philippines Office

Level 1, 25/1 Maitland Place, Norwest NSW 2153

PO Box 6985 Norwest NSW 2153

RAWCS has commenced fundraising activities to support.

the impacted communities resulting from the New Zealand Floods.

New Zealand Flood Appeal

https://donations.rawcs.com.au/60-2022-23

Rotary Australia World Community Service Ltd (RAWCS)

will work with local and international Rotary networks.

to facilitate the distribution of funds raised.

The fundraising campaign was launched last week to support.

the communities in need as these disasters

continue to cause significant loss.

“The money raised from the Appeals

will go directly and quickly to support.

those impacted, providing essential items and financial support.

to supplement the funds that are being provided by World Governments,”

said Rotary Australia World Community Service Ltd CEO Andrew Woodward.

Mr Woodward said that he expects the appeals.

to not only raise much needed funds,

but also specific goods, including medical equipment.

and supplies that can be repurposed in the affected areas.

Rotary Australia World Community Service is a not-for-profit charity.

that aims to be the leading Australian charitable organization.

for people’s wellbeing, supporting Rotarians and Rotary Clubs

undertaking humanitarian projects in Australia and overseas.

Tax Deductible Donations to the appeal can be made.

on the Rotary Australia World Community Service website at

https://rawcs.org.au

or directly to the appeal using the link below:

New Zealand Flood Appeal

https://donations.rawcs.com.au/60-2022-23

Photo Credit: @MonteChristoNZ via REUTERS

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At our recent weekly meeting, the Rotary Club of Karrinyup

was delighted to welcome new member Barbara Johnson.

Barbara is no newcomer to Rotary but has a long history of service starting in 1979.

She has spent many years in the Kimberley,

where her husband helped establish Rotary and Rotaract clubs.

She has also hosted a number of Rotary Exchange students.

Barbara is an honorary life member of Kununurra Rotary, Bridgetown Rotary,

Bridgetown Probus, a Paul Harris Fellow and is also a Justice of the Peace.

Over the years, Barbara has owned and operated two retail businesses.

Other achievements include Kununurra Citizen of the Year 1995,

Bridgetown Citizen of the Year 2018.

Her background in Local Councils is also very extensive.

and she has worked on various committees.

Now retired, Barbara has chosen Tourism as her classification.

from her varied background roles.

Barbara is seen below with President Jenni and Induction Officer Nick Nedkoff.

She is keen to volunteer in the area of International and Youth service.

Welcome to Jennifer, the world's newest Rotarian.

Jennifer was inducted as a member of

Rotary Club of Western Endeavour this morning.

Pictured February 14 at Thornlie Senior High School

with our Young Citizen of the Year

and our latest Paul Harris Fellow

Charlotte Fletcher with John Stockbridge

Principal of the Thornlie High School Donna McDonald

and the City of Gosnells Mayor Teresa Lyne

Charlotte is pinned by Principal Donna McDonald
Donna is a member of the Rotary Club of Palm Beach

Our 2022 Young Citizen of Year Charlotte Fletcher with family

and Principal Donna McDonald at Thornlie High School

Sandra Fussell is the clubs latest Paul Harris Fellow.

This is a prestigious award and Sandra is well deserving of it.

Sandra has made a significant contribution to the Rotary Club of Bunbury

from the start of her membership, taking on a variety of roles.

Sandra’s professional career in teaching which spanned 38 years,

an achievement in itself, holds a number of educational qualifications.

included Fashion teaching, Studio Ceramics, Visual Arts and Design

and a Bachelor of Education and Learning Technologies.

Sandra has served as an educational mentor,

a member of numerous associations,

had research papers published as well?

as having her art displayed and awarded.

in multiple exhibitions.

Sandra is a valuable member of our club.

and we are proud to have such a high achiever as a fellow Rotarian.

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(Payment to be made to RC Western Endeavour)

ORDERS CLOSE 21 MARCH 2023

Penny and Jim Morgan from RC of Mundaring

recently opened their garden in Gidgegannup.

to participate in the WA Open Garden Scheme.

They thought Open Gardens could be a good fundraiser for other clubs.

Here's a precis of their event.

Entrance fee of $8.00 per person

was charged by WA Open Gardens.

Half the funds collected are retained by Open Gardens,

the remaining half was donated to our choice of charities,

ours being the Rotary Club of Mundaring .

The club food van was on site and also members.

serving / selling coffee and cakes.

(Purchased from Costco.)

The event raised around $3,500.00 for the club.

which we felt was a good outcome.

Open Gardens people did a presentation to the club.

In discussion it was mentioned that they were

looking for a local garden

related project they could sponsor,

I believe to the sum of $4 to $5.000.00.

I mentioned the Fremantle My Home project.

which they appeared to like.

Open Gardens have come back and asked.

if there are other Rotary Clubs

that may be interested in opening members or other gardens.

and fund raising for a garden themed part.

of the Fremantle project or elsewhere.

The contact for WA Open gardens is Joy Ross....

joyross@iinet.net.au

0417 088 823

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Come along on March 2 for some serious fun and prizes.

SMS 0407689131 to reserve a table.

MAY 2016

February 15 was International Childhood Cancer Day

and #AustralianRotaryHealth

wants to acknowledge the ~120 annual diagnosis’.

of brain cancer in children and adolescents in Australia

We fund #health research, including #cancer in children

and adolescents

You can support our vision to improve the health of all Australians –

https://buff.ly/2w9iEPc

#LiftTheLidOnMentalIllness #InternationalChildhoodCancerDay

Joint District Conference Mandurah

REQ-presenting at the
Rotary in Western Australia District Conference.
A few of our members have played key roles.
at this year’s State Conference-
Eeshwar on the Rotaract discussion panel,
Sam as the Stage Manager
and the effervescent Kero as this year’s MC.

Another successful visit to the Perth Children's Hospital

to meet Foundation Staff and discuss the

Goldfields Family Assistance Fund.

Great to hear about some of the projects and research being funded.

and conducted by the Foundation,

including the Kids Bridge,

connecting the Hospital to Kings Park

as well as WA's first Children's Hospice in Swanbourne.

Thanks to Karen De Lore for organizing.

and to Foundation CEO Carrick Robinson

for taking time out to come and meet us.

We were also there to present a cheque for $55,000.

to the Goldfields Famy Assistanve Fund,

with funds from last year’s Radio Auction,

our GFAF Raffle and a battery recycling project

from one of our ambassadors.

Brendan Simpson also joined us with some gifts.

for the Children from the Subiaco Football Club.

Simmons has been involved in many fundraising initiatives.

for Give me 5 For Kids in partnership with Triple M.

Start of a big weekend for the club representatives on the road

with our joint district conference in Mandurah

and a Bali School Kids project meeting

...plenty happening, so stay tuned.

On Monday night we had the pleasure of presenting Geraldton Toy Library

with a large cheque from the proceeds of our Bowling Fundraiser in 2022.

The Toy Library has much to offer our local community.

and we are really happy to be in partnership with them.

* Midalia Steel’s Presentation to Bassendean Men’s Shed

and Rotary Club of Morley

Midalia Steel has donated the steel for construction.

of 20 buddy benches.

Midalia Steel have also supported both

the Bassendean Men’s Shed

and Rotary Club of Morley with

a separate donation of $2,500 each,

which was presented on Friday, 17 February 2023.

A huge thank you to Midalia Steel for their support.

Belmont Rotary Funding Local and International Projects
$61 540 donated so far this year
Just some examples are:

Rotary Foundation, Shelter Box, Laos Deaf School,

Australian Rotary Health,

LEAP Paris B, Philie M., Living Stone Foundation,

14 Local schools, Cahoots Org, Science Schools Fdn,

Rotary Youth Leadership Assn,

Belmont Park Tennis Club, Kewdale PS P&C, Crack Cycling

- MACA cycle for Cancer, Belmont Moonlight Girl Guides,

WA Roller Derby.

On behalf of the Cambodian people,

I and my family would like to thank and deeply appreciate.

the Australian people and the members of

Rotary Club of Osborne Park who always put all their efforts,

time and money to help Cambodia.

Until now there are #44 containers worth #billions of dollars.

Apart from helping with equipment,

there are also coming down.

to provide technical, public hygiene skills

training from Samantha Jenaway , Kareen Dunlop and other friends,

many times, many messages, regardless of exhaustion.

I am grateful for the pure heart of all of you

till the day I leave this earth.

Tonight's meeting was a wonderful night.

to acknowledge.

some of our numerous RBC Committee community members,

sponsors and beneficiaries of our 2022 iconic

#RockinghamBeachCup

A HUGE collaborative community undertaking

- #rotaryclubofpalmbeach

acknowledges ALL of the other organisations.

and individuals.

who made our 2022 event a success.

More celebrations to come.

Photos show President Linda, Vocational and Youth Director Colin Rourke

and three of the nominees for “Pride of Workmanship” Award

Heather Marland, Ciara O’Regan and Jessie Romic

President Patrick receiving a certificate of Appreciation

from Donna McDonald Principal of Thornlie High School

for 40 years of support for the school and students.

ROMAC Western Region Chair Phil Cordery presented.

President Patrick Bartlett with certificate for the clubs

support for the children of ROMAC

Attended Como SC Assembly this week to present.

our annual Como Rotary Des Killick Scholarship Award.

Georgia N. is the 2023 Awardee,

with 7 quality student applications received.

Georgia receives $1,000 towards her Year 12 development.

Scholarship criteria is across 4 performance areas of academic,

leadership, self-development & community.

Georgia has been involved in the Como SC Interact Club,

so is well familiar with the Rotary community objectives.

This Award is named after Des Killick,

a past highly committed and long term valued Como Rotary member,

who kindly contributed to our Club in his estate,

to support local community activities.

We also congratulate Georgia being selected.

as a Como SC School Captain in 2023.

We highly value our Community Partnership with Como SC.

Another great opportunity

to celebrate some of the great programs.

the club is involved in at this week’s meeting.

Josef shared his experiences from the

Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) camp

he attended in January.

The club also donated LEGO play tubs to another two schools.

- Quinns Beach Primary and Beldon Education Support Centre –

to assist with the setting up of LEGO clubs.

Ascot Rotary provides the play tubs through funds raised.

at our major FUNdraiser Bricktober - Perth.

A big thanks to everyone who joined.

as for Fun Fitness For A Cause last Saturday.

With your help, we managed to raise over $2000.

for Bluebird Mental Health

and Linkt Supported Recovery

(https://linktsupportedrecovery.com.au/).

Your assistance mans that these organisations can continue.

providing mental health support to those in the

community who desperately need it.

If you're still looking to donate to these very worthy causes

, feel free to do so via our Donor box campaign.

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

or directly via

https://bluebird.org.au/get-involved/

2022 was an amazing year.
We managed to end the year with lots of good work,

and giving back to the community.

CARAD touched the hearts of our members.

on how they help the Asylum-seekers refugees and detainees.

Our club donated 105% of our ROTARACT profits to CARAD.

It was amazing hosting the ball this year.

It would not have been possible without the support.

of our awesome members,

and anyone who were present there.

I cannot thank you enough

Also, thank you Rotary of Elizabeth Quay

for your support from decorations to the tickets.

You guys are really amazing.

The Rotary Clubs of Bunbury combined to hold a sausage sizzle.

for Sail into Life,

a program which gives people with a disability

a chance to enjoy sailing.

The program has been so popular this year under

the leadership of our Co-ordinator

Bjorn Chorley,

that a sixth boat is being considered

to keep up with demand.

Heartfelt thanks to Bjorn and the wonderful volunteers

who ensure the success of the program?

The Rotary Club was very proud to partner with the
City of Kalgoorlie -Boulder EG Community Centre
to host the first Forget Me Not Cafe for Carers
and people with dementia and Alzheimer’s.
We were overwhelmed with the response.
and look forward to holding the Cafes.
the second Monday of every month

Busy time down at the Wandecla races yesterday.

A wonderful day and atmosphere.

Congratulations to the organisers.

Thanks to all the members who helped out on the day