“People do not decide to be extraordinary. They decide to accomplish extraordinary things.” Sir Edmund Hillary.
This came to mind listening to last Tuesday’s presentation from Peter and Sharon Crean who are co-founders of BeyondWater. Their extraordinary work is just that – see a problem and fix it. Rarely have I been so impressed. Having been involved in overseas aid work myself, I can appreciate the complexities and magnitude of what they are achieving. Nothing happens overnight. It is hard with many obstacles to overcome.
Nothing much to report on our meeting situation. We are still awaiting to find out when the isolation will lift. All my elective surgery again has been cancelled for the unforeseeable future causing a backlog of disappointed poorly seeing patients. Category 3 means they can wait more than 3 months but easy for the government to say. Having poor vision can lead to falls, major mishaps and car accidents.
Last Tuesdays presentation was from Peter and Sharon Crean from Beyond Water, which helps provide safe drinking water across East Africa. They started this charitable trust in 2007, which now works across ten countries and helps over 100000 people each day to receive clean water. I myself am very much aware of the need to conserve water and I think this excellent presentation shows again how lucky we are here in Australia, to be able to enjoy fresh clean water. The number of questions asked of Peter and Sharon as well as their content, highlighted again how lucky we were to have them with us last Tuesday night.
Rotary Foundation Trustee Chair-Elect Ian Riseley has announced that PDG Bronwyn Stephens will take on the role of Endowment and Major Gifts Advisor for Zone 8, commencing 1 July 2022.
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At Present Glenferrie Rotary is taking part in the 2021 27ForParkinson’s free online event with a team entitled the Glenferrie Rotary Harriers. In last week's Bulletin, our members were invited to participate in this event and/or make a donation.
So, join our team and for 27 days from 01 October walk, run, cycle, work out (or abstain from alcohol perhaps) on behalf of the Parkinson’s community. Alternatively, you can sponsor an individual team member or the team. It is easy to join up or donate: just go to Parkinson's Walk Glenferrie Harriers, follow the instructions, promote your page to your friends and family members or make a donation. Once you start your campaign on 01 October, you can monitor your progress and update your supporters.
Rotary International President-elect Jennifer Jones took the stage at the Global Citizen Live concert on 25 September in Paris, France, and pledged $97 million in grant funding from the organization next year for sustainable, Rotary club-led projects.
Global Citizen Live, a 24-hour broadcast with events and performances across six continents, aimed to unite people to take action to defend the planet, end the COVID-19 pandemic, defeat poverty, provide education for all children, and promote equity and justice for all. Some of the world’s top artists, celebrities, activists, and government leaders participated in this year’s event to raise awareness and support in cities including Paris; Lagos, Nigeria; London, UK; Los Angeles, USA; New York City, USA; Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; Seoul, Korea; and Sydney, Australia.
The Rotary Leadership Institute Program presents a wonderful opportunity for experienced Rotarians, new members and indeed people interested in finding out more about Rotary to take some time to experience the history, current and new initiatives related to this great organisation we call Rotary.
This four-part program is now available online.
Part 1 & 2: Growing and strengthening Clubs through developing a Plan for the future of your Club.
Looking at Rotary Leadership through examining the styles and characteristics of great leaders.
Becoming a confident Club President or another club leader through understanding the roles and responsibilities and characteristics of effective and happy teams.
Sunday November 21st 12pm Bring friends and family, but most of all bring the kids and grandkids to this signature event for the club, celebrating the Rotary Australia Centenary in 2021
Najaf Mazari was a shepherd boy from the mountains of Afghanistan, who became a rugmaker of genius. In 2001 he was forced to flee his homeland under the onslaught of the Taliban ariving in Australia to start a new life. He painstakingly rebuilt his life in Australia, where he has established a successful business, rescuing his family from the despair of Pakistan’s refugee camps.
Come along and hear Najaf's moving personal story, how he overcame immense challenges along the way, how he drew on the rug-making skills he learned as a twelve year-old, how he has now built, in his new country, a successful genuine Afghan rug business covering cleaning, repairs and the production of rugs. Najaf co-authored a book on his life story: The Rugmake of Mazar-e-Sharif, published in 2008.
Sunday November 21st 12pm B
