Since 1 July this year, the first day I took office as the club president, I have been well aware that the role of the President is to lead the club and ensure that it functions effectively. Yet, what is an effective Rotary club? It is a club able to:
Provide standard club operations which give members more time to focus on service and fellowship
Sustain or increase its membership base
Implement successful projects that address the needs of its community and communities in other countries
Implement sustainable and successful fundraising to fund the projects and contribute to Rotary Foundation
Develop leaders capable of serving in Rotary beyond the club level
THE PULIM WIN PROJECT: BREATHING LIFE INTO NEWBORNS
The club was treated to a ZOOM presentation from Robyn Schmid, a neonatal intensive care nurse at Westmead Hospital and Rennie Schmid, her husband who is a Rotarian. The sobering statistics of maternal and neonatal mortality in PNG was presented. Maternal mortality in 2017 was 145/100000 births and approximately 26 babies die out of every 1000 that are born. Comparable figures for Australia are 5/100000 and 2/1000 respectively.
Robyn, together with colleagues from the Australian College of Neonatal Nurses have been conducting courses in neonatal resuscitation at the Goroka Hospital. There has been a total of 10 weeklong visits with up to 8 trainers between October 2014 and September 2019. In total 1274 episodes of training have been provided to nurses and village birthing assistants.
Patterson Reserve was a bit soggy at the weekend, but that was the only drawback at the Boroondara Farmers Market on Saturday October 15th. There were plenty of patrons and stallholders, attracted by the Emergency Services displays and the pause in the inclement weather. And thankfully there were no emergencies at the Reserve, but if there had been we were certainly well prepared with the Police service, SES, Ambulance service and lots of other emergency services personnel on hand to attend. What a treat it was for the kids, and for the kids at heart!
A chance to look inside a real police car is always a hit with the kids!
The on-line market shift preference nomination forms have been distributed to every Active and Honorary member of the club, in preparation for setting the Farmers Market rosters for 2023. Market Rosters will now be set one year in advance and published in November 2022 for the following year.
Members who do not have a preference for which shifts are assigned to them do not need to take any action. Their shifts will be allocated to them centrally. However if you do have a preference, please be sure to submit your form by the end of October 2022 so that they can be taken into account. Every effort will be made to ensure you get your nominated shifts.
From October 1st to 31st Rotarians and friends are being encouraged, once again, to take action to raise awareness, funds, and support to end Polio. Using its user-friendly website (www.rotarywalkwithus.org), you can register to walk and set distance and fundraising goals. Alternatively, you can donate to someone who is walking. For the walkers, the total distance you have set for the month is accumulated over the entire month of October. So, you can walk when, where and with whom you want in a COVID safe way. Each walk is logged on the website along with all donations. It’s easy.
The Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) is a weeklong residential leadership program for young people aged 18 to 25. It is held at Camp Getaway at Axedale on November 27th – December 23rd. It focuses on personal growth, leadership development and community.
A little bit about our candidate (Samuel Philp) who has been accepted for the Camp.
"I’m incredibly excited to be accepted into RYLA. It is an amazing opportunity and I’m looking forward to the camp!
I’m a third year Bachelor of Arts (advanced honours) student at Deakin University and I’m completing a double major in philosophy and creative writing.
Professionally, I have three jobs: I’m an assistant grants writer, a private primary and secondary school tutor and I’m the co-founder of a local community sports organisation called Downball Australia. I’ve completed a number of internships for NFP organisations including: The Hush Foundation, Ambulance Victoria and Kindred Spirits".
The war in Ukraine has caused a humanitarian crisis with the United Nations reporting 10 to 12 million persons, mostly women and children fleeing the war zones, many into neighbouring countries.
Rotary Clubs in Australia have combined with the Australian Federation of Ukraine Organizations (AFUO) and created the Ukraine Crisis Appeal https://www.ukrainecrisisappeal.org/ to help raise funds so as to provide displaced persons with essential items such as water, food, shelter, medicine and clothing. Rotary International also has provided relief funding support. https://hail.to/rotary-on-the-move/publication/uHZGhbc/article/bk6nt8j
The Bayside Rotary Clubs of Brighton North, Brighton, Hampton, Sandringham and Beaumaris have combined with St Leonard’s College and the AFUO to plan a Concert event on Sunday 23 Oct 2.30pm at the St Leonard’s School Concert Hall, 163 South Rd Brighton East.
With the demise of suburban press, the need for community news has spawned a number of informative quality community newspapers. One such paper is the Eastsider News which in this month's edition features Rotary at work in our local community. Click on the image below and go to page 15.
Something extremely impressive; the best of its kind. Ant's pants is an Australian variant of the originally US forms bee's knees and cat's whiskers with the same meaning. The term is first recorded in the 1930s.
Anzac biscuit
A sweet biscuit typically containing rolled oats and golden syrup. While variations on this classic recipe exist, its simplicity is its hallmark. The association with the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps goes back to 1917 when the recipe was first recorded.
ROTARIANS LIVE BY THE FOUR WAY TEST
Is it the Truth?
Is it Fair to all concerned?
Will it build Goodwill and Better Friendships?
Will it be Beneficial to all concerned?
OUR VISION
“Together, we see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change — across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves.”
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Regional Partnerships – Australian Red Cross Lifeblood
Formerly the Australian Red Cross Blood Service, the new name ‘Lifeblood’ reflects the many ways Australian lives are supported— through blood, tissue typing, organ matching, donated breast milk and more. Lifeblood is an organisation committed to providing life-giving essence to support the everyday wellbeing of all Australians. Regional Partnerships engages with the community to increase awareness and education about blood and plasma donation. 33,000 donations are required across Australia each week. Elle Giles has been with Lifeblood for ten years. Come along and hear from Elle Giles directly how we can all help with Lifeblood's life critical mission.
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