In this issue, you'll find news and information about what's going on in the District, our Clubs and Rotary International
If your Club has an event, function or project you wish to advertise throughout Rotary Western Australia, forward your article and photos to the editor, Judy Dinnison at dgexecassist@rotarywa.au
Please provide flyers in either png, jpg or jpeg format. Flyers sent as PDFs unfortunately lose resolution when converted for inclusion in the newsletter.
New flyers/events are at the start of the newsletter and are listed below.
New items in this week's issue include:
Good News - Shelterbox 2024 Volunteer Awards Winners
Hope Couture Fashion Parade 8th June - RC Northam
Mothers and Babies at Risk in WA
Socks in the City
Sip & Support 2024 28th July - Ascot Satellite CLub
The newsletter is published each Friday except in unforeseen circumstances.
INTRODUCING THE 2024 SHELTERBOX AUSTRALIA VOLUNTEER AWARDS WINNERS
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Please join us in raising your hands for the incredible volunteers who have gone above and beyond to support ShelterBox and raise awareness of our emergency work around the world.
A special mention to one of the recipients of the Volunteer Excellence Award, our own Wesley Sim — for representing ShelterBox at conferences, community events, presentations and acting as the District Representative in WA.
Through Karrinyup Rotary, opportunity has knocked for Rotary around WA to be involved in a maternal and newborn child mental health project. We invite Rotarians with relevant vocational skills and child health/health promotion experience (or simply committed to Rotary service in this area), and especially clubs in localities where existing Mother-Baby Nurture groups exist, to participate.
We are working to expedite this project and DGR arrangements before 30 June this year. If you are interested, and for more information, please contact us very soon.
To book your tickets, click here or scan the QR code above
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Western Region
Drought Relief Cards
The South-West Region of WA is experiencing severe drought and some of our farmers are having a hard time.
The RAWCS Special Drought Relief - $500 Debit Card Project has $500 debit cards available, that will be offered to local Rotary clubs to provide immediate assistance to drought impacted families within their communities.
If you have members of your community who you can assist, please contact
Celebrate with us as we farewell the current Rotary year and welcome the new Rotary year.
We are doing something different and having a Sundowner for the District Appreciation Event (District Changeover) to give you a chance to mix and mingle with your many Rotary friends. Included in your ticket price, is a delicious selection of canapes for your enjoyment.
There are restaurants near the venue if you wish to dine out afterwards, perhaps with some of those you have reconnected with on the evening.
Enjoy the sunset while sharing fellowship and celebration with your Rotary friends and colleagues
Cash bar available
Date: Saturday 29th June 5:30 - 7:30pm
Venue: City of Perth Surf Life Saving Club, City Beach
Cost: $40 per head
Dress: Cocktail
The venue is accessible by foot and there is a drop off point in front of the venue for those with mobility issues.
Click HERE, the image above or scan the QR code above to book your tickets.
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Get your tickets by scanning the QR code above or clicking HERE
(NEW VENUE; ANZAC HOUSE, 28 ST. GEORGES TERRACE, PERTH)
Awesome FUN QUIZ every month.
Attendees love the friendly fun vibe with many saying the value and quality of the raffles and prizes is amazing. The Rotarians and friends who work on the night enjoy the income generated as now Cockburn Rotary can give more back to the community through grants.
Thank you all for your attendance and support.
SAVE THE DATE - 6 JUNE- next FUN Quiz.
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Come along, and share in a night of Reflection, Appreciation and Celebration for the wonderful work of Mike Greenslade and his amazing team of Responders. They work tirelessly for those made homeless due to Natural Disaster and Conflict. These events greatly impacted over 325,000 people in the past year.
Hear how Rotarians worldwide work closely with ShelterBox in disaster-affected areas to lessen the burden on their lives.
Join us at the Rotary Club of Attadale Dinner Meeting on Wednesday 12th June 2024 from 6:00pm to 8:30pm at the Royal Fremantle Golf Club, Leach Highway, Fremantle.
The Main Course will be an alternate drop.
Please advise if you have any Medical Dietary requirements
Treemission is a Rotary tree planting program that has goals of informing Rotarians about what is happening in the environment, what they can do about it and deliver tree planting activities.
2024 Treemission tree planting event
This is the project and location:
Exciting times ahead in 2024 for treemission as we move to support restoration work on the Wungong River near Armadale. The State government has provided significant funding to ensure the Wungong River becomes a healthy river corridor for local wildlife, and for us to enjoy into the future.
Treemission has linked again with SERCUL this time to rehabilitate the river course. Matt Barbour, with SERCUL, will lead us for two days in July (20th and 21st) to plant a target of 3,000 plants per day (at least).
Each day starts at 0900hrs with a briefing, then morning tea at 1000hrs and a sausage sizzle at 1230.
Matt will provide planting equipment and plants (but I suggest you bring your favourite gloves and trowel), and Treemission and our Rotarians will cater for morning tea and a sausage sizzle.
You will need to bring personal items such as sunscreen, hats, boots, water and any other items you might think you will need including a chair? There are toilets located nearby at the shopping centre.
200 Km bike ride, 12 & 13 October 2024, in support of Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research.
Our aim is to unite and celebrate to conquer cancer. Riders, friends, family and donors will all be welcome to join or support team “Rotary Riders”. Last year the event raised M$8.6
Team Rotary Riders is managed by Booragoon Rotary, small but mighty.
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By Casey Jones, Programs and Communications Specialist, Rotary Programs for Young Leaders
May is Rotary’s Youth Service Month! Throughout the month, Rotarians, Rotaractors, and younger members of the Rotary family, including Interactors and RYLA and Rotary Youth Exchange participants, celebrate the service, leadership development, connections, and FUN of Rotary’s programs for young leaders.
Every year, over 350,000 young leaders participate in Rotary’s youth programs across Interact, Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA), and Rotary Youth Exchange. Rotary’s Youth Service Month is an opportunity to promote our young leaders’ local and global impacts and the Rotary and Rotaract clubs that make these programs possible.
Excited to celebrate? Here are four ways to participate:
Partner with young leaders. Invite youth participants to your Rotary or Rotaract club meetings and together create opportunities for collaboration. Young people are looking for a way to make a difference. Show them how Rotary equips them to do so and join forces as you serve your shared community.
Start your service-learning journey. Rotary’s approach to youth service, service-learning, is youth-led, hones life skills, and has a lasting impact on communities. Interactive courses and downloadable workbooks are available in Rotary’s Learning Center for adult advisers and youth participants ages 16 and older. Watch this informative video and get started on your service-learning journey today at rotary.org/learn.
Attend a webinar. As part of the Cultivating Effective Projects webinar series, Rotary International is hosting a webinar on Thursday, 18 May at 18:00 (UTC-5) titled Expanding Reach: Partner with Youth in Service. Learn how to connect and collaborate with youth to increase the impact of your projects and develop youth into leaders.
Follow along for youth-centered stories. Throughout the month of May, Rotary’s young leaders will be featured across multiple Rotary International platforms. Read the Rotary magazine feature about Interact’s 60th anniversary, subscribe to the Young Leaders in Action newsletter, visit Rotary’s blogs Service in Action and Rotary Voices each week, and follow Rotary’s social media channels to hear directly from youth participants about their Rotary experiences!
Share how you’re celebrating Rotary’s Youth Service Month on social media with #RotaryYouthService.
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ROMAC - Rotary Oceania Medical Aid for Children
ROMAC is looking for a new Operations Director, who is a very significant, senior member of the team in this successful Multi District Rotary Project. The person must be a member of a Rotary Club in Zone 8.
The ROMAC Operations Director is a member of the ROMAC Board and a director of 2 charities. The Operations Director works with the Medical Director to identify possible ROMAC patients and then, with Regional Chairs and Operations Managers to oversee the approval, management, treatment and rehabilitation of the children.
We are looking for a very organised person with good leadership and project management skills, who is competent with information technologies. The Operations Director needs excellent verbal and written communication skills and a strong desire to help others and make a difference in the lives of children and their families.
To learn more and receive a copy of the role description, please email the Chair, D’Arcy Walsh, at chair@romac.org.au or call him on 041 884 4170.
ROMAC has a current vacancy for a HR, Training and Recruitment Chair. The HR, Training and Recruitment Chair leads a small team of volunteers, is a member of the ROMAC Engagement Committee and the ROMAC Management Committee, and must be a current member of a Rotary Club in Zone 8.
The role reports to the ROMAC Chair and is responsible for human resource management. It is an important role because ROMAC relies totally on volunteers to manage its activities. Their recruitment, induction, onboarding, training and performance management are key to the organisation’s success.
HR and training qualifications would be an advantage but are not essential. Experience in HR Management and adult learning would be an advantage, as well as previous experience leading a multi-tasked team or a Rotary District or Club. Excellent verbal, written communication and interpersonal skills are required, as well as information technologies. Must be organised and able to meet deadlines.
To learn more and receive a copy of the role description, please email the Chair, D’Arcy Walsh, at chair@romac.org.au or call him on 041 884 4170.
