This is the last issue of the district newsletter for the 2023-24 Rotary year. Keep an eye out for some changes in our next issue.
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:
Iron Ore and Today's World 3 July - RC Matilda Bay
The Promised Land movie fundraiser 28 July- RC Attadale
Can you help with container costs? RC Greater Geraldton
Oak & Emerald Gala 10 August - Rotaract Perth
Family Fun Quiz 4 July - RC Cockburn
Rotary Means Business Social & Govt Policy Changes for Agriculture 2 July
Survey of Homeless Projects
Maternal and Newborn Child Mental Health project update
The newsletter is published each Friday except in unforeseen circumstances.
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Attadale Rotary Movie Fundraiser - The Promised Land
Sunday, 28 July 2024
2:15 for 3:00pm start.
Raffle, with fabulous prizes, will be drawn at the event
Movie tickets can only be bought online; not available at the door
Raffle tickets can be bought online and at the door
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Here’s an opportunity to get in on the ground floor of an exciting initiative from the Rotary Club of Greater Geraldton.
The club is heavily involved with Bicycles for Humanity and club member Peter Moore has been actively refurbishing bikes with his band of helpers in his Geraldton backyard for many years. Last year, the club sponsored a container-load of 150 bikes to East Timor, contacting the Rotary Club of Dili for assistance.
With its help, the container was taken to a remote location and while the bikes have been distributed, the container serves as a workshop for repairing bicycles. The club also sent up many tools and spares.
The club will pay the various transport costs again this year as another container has been bought at a reduced cost of $2500.
Here’s the challenge. Is your club willing to assist us by paying for the container?
This is an opportunity to be involved in a vital service for our nearest neighbour.
Please contact President Hugh Lavery by email or telephone 0419-045-203.
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Rotaract Club of Perth is thrilled to invite you to the Oak and Emerald Charity Gala, WA's first carbon-neutral fundraising ball. With the number of homeless in Perth rising every single day, your support has never been more important. Join us for an evening of elegance and purpose, and help us make a meaningful difference.
Event Details:
Date: Saturday, 10th August 2024
Time: 6:30pm onwards
Venue: Parmelia Hilton Perth
Theme: Oak and Emerald
The funds raised during the ball will go directly to the Perth Homeless Support Group, an incredible organisation dedicated to assisting the most vulnerable members of our community. They provide essential support to those in need, ensuring they have access to basic necessities.
To support this goal, we encourage you to wear an old or second-hand outfit. Reducing our carbon footprint is essential for preserving our environment and ensuring a sustainable future for our agricultural community and future generations.
Join us for an evening of elegance, entertainment, and impact. Your presence will make this event memorable and contribute to a meaningful cause.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact us. We look forward to celebrating with you!
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July 4 FAMILY FUN QUIZ
at Cockburn Rotary Club
Come and join in the fun.
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Join RMBWA for an enjoyable evening of networking, fellowship and knowledge sharing with guest speaker Tony Seabrook, President - Pastoralists & Graziers Association of WA (PGA WA).
Tony will present on the social and government policy challenges facing the agricultural sector in Western Australia. Given the recent “Keep the Sheep” campaign and the undeniable need for farmers, food and a healthy agriculture industry, this promises to be an insightful event.
Maternal and Newborn Child Mental Health project update
After in-depth interviews with around 15 global experts in maternal and infant mental health (at a world paediatric convention in Finland, part one of this project), the second phase where Rotary starts to get involved will begin.
Interview data will be coded and analysed with qualitative research assistance, a report produced and an article for publication drafted. Fundraising for that specialised skill-set is in progress. Rotarians, clubs or others willing to help can contact project manager Kay Durrant at Karrinyup, or Warwick Smith your ARH WA team chair.
Meanwhile Rotarians can also help by spreading awareness of this initiative.
We invite Rotarians with relevant vocational skills and child health/health promotion experience (or simply interested in Rotary service in this area), and especially clubs in localities where existing Mother-Baby Nurture groups exist, to participate.
If you are interested, and for more information, please contact us very soon.
June marks an important time for all of us as we recognize Alzheimer's and the significant impact it has on individuals, families, and communities.
At the Alzheimer's / Dementia Rotary Action Group (ADRAG), we are dedicated to raising awareness, providing support, and fostering hope for those affected by these challenging conditions.
Our mission at ADRAG is not just to bring attention to Alzheimer's but to mobilize action and resources that can lead to meaningful change. This month, we call upon you to join us in our efforts by supporting the initiatives and programs that ADRAG champions.
Additionally, members can take an active role by organizing fundraising activities. By filling out the ADRAG fundraising request form, we provide the tools and resources needed to run various fundraising events on behalf of ADRAG. Creativity and dedication can make a significant impact in raising funds and awareness.
Another powerful way to make a difference is by participating in a Community Benefit Business Network (CBBN). The concept of the CBBN echoes the very principles upon which Rotary was founded. When Paul Harris established Rotary in 1905, his vision was to create a network of professionals who could exchange ideas and form meaningful, lasting friendships while making a positive impact on their communities. The Community Benefit Business Networks we are developing today are a modern extension of this vision, fostering collaboration between businesses and Rotary to drive community support and development.
CBBNs are innovative business networks being established by Rotary Districts nationwide. These networks involve local businesses that commit to contributing a portion of the proceeds from their products and services to causes supported by Rotarians, such as ADRAG. By doing so, they create a sustainable flow of funds that can significantly bolster our efforts to combat Alzheimer's and dementia.
We are excited to announce that ADRAG is actively seeking to collaborate with Districts to set up CBBNs in their areas. Through our partnership with Our Mayberry, the platform driving these networks, we aim to create robust, community-focused initiatives that leverage local business contributions to support our cause.
Warm regards,
Bill Shillito
Chairman, ADRAG
For additional information or assistance, Please contact:
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
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.
To book your tickets, click here or scan the QR code above
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200 Km bike ride, 12 & 13 October 2024, in support of Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research.
Team Rotary Riders 200 Km bike ride to support Harry Perkins Cancer Research has raised $$5,500 so far. All teams combined have raised $1.2 million. You can join Team Rotary Riders here https://www.cancer200.org.au/join/RotaryRiders We look forward to riding with you on 12 and 13 October 2024, riding to Mandurah and back to Optus Stadium.
If you are not available for the ride we will certainly appreciate your financial support.
Rotary Riders is sponsored by Booragoon Rotary Club.
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Each year, Rotary awards up to 130 fully funded fellowships for dedicated leaders from around the world to study at one of our peace centers.
Click on the picture above or here to watch the video above.
