The Glenferrie Rotarian April 17 2023 (Apr 17, 2023)

President's Message

Posted by Teresa Liu

According to the Foodbank Hunger Report 2022 report more than 2 million Australian households have run out of food, caused by the rising cost of living. 2022 saw a rapid increase in food prices and shortages of food supplies. The United Nations food agency warns about the double-digit food inflation that is still happening in dozens of countries. Compounding issues, including the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the global energy crisis and the effect of climate change, has caused the worsening of the food crises. Global trends are needed to reduce hunger and malnutrition.

Disrict 9800 - Polio Plus Society Launch

Posted by Charles Tran

Rotary has been working to eradicate polio for more than 35 years. Our goal of ridding the world of this disease is closer than ever.

As a founding partner of the Global Polio Eradication Initiative, we've reduced polio cases by 99.9 percent since our first project to vaccinate children in the Philippines in 1979.

Rotary members have contributed more than $2.1 billion and countless volunteer hours to protect nearly 3 billion children in 122 countries from this paralysing disease. Rotary’s advocacy efforts have played a role in decisions by governments to contribute more than $10 billion to the effort.

Speaker Larissa Reinboth - President Possum Portraits

Posted by Mark Ellis

Tonight, we were treated to an informative talk by Larissa Reinboth on the work of grief support charity “Possum Portraits”, to which she is the founder and Director. “Possum Portraits" works to support parents who have lost a baby to miscarriage, stillbirth, or neonatal death. Larissa spoke about the common misapprehensions surrounding grief and loss. In Australia, a first world nation with good medical facilities, we still have many stillbirths, miscarriages, and neonatal deaths. This is more so in rural communities, where medical coverage is sparser.

Planning your Time at RICON Melbourne 2023

There are so many activities planned for RICON 2023, but what is included in your Conference Registration Fee, and what is additional? Here is an outline of what there is to choose from.

There is an orientation session for first-time Convention attendees, that will be held at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) on Saturday May 27th from 4pm to 5pm.

Click on 'Read more' below for an outline of available activities, that will help as you plan how to get the most from your Convention experience.

Apply for District Grants NOW - Changes are Coming

Posted by Richard Blakeman

If your club is considering applying for a Rotary Foundation District Grant, now is the time to apply.

The District Grants committee has ample funds still available for this Rotary year. It is possible to arrange District Grants through the District 9800 Humanitarian Grants Committee at relatively short notice. The Grants Committee has been able to approve grants and has done so quite quickly where grant applications comply with the terms and conditions of the Rotary Foundation.

We Need You! Farmer's Market Needs Social Media Expertise

Posted by Wayne Worladge

We don’t currently have the expertise needed within the Club.

If you know of someone who is involved in social media, and who may either show us what to do, or do it for us, please let David or Wayne know.

Thank you.

Wayne

LoL

Apr 18, 2023 6:30 PM

Kaye Fallick

EveryAGE Counts

Kaye Fallick's first career was in fashion design. But she is best known for her role over 20 years as publisher of YourLifechoices website for baby boomers. This involved working side by side with David, which she maintains was always great fun. She is a writer, commentator and author, but her favourite gig is connecting people with big brains and big hearts. That's why she enjoys Rotary fellowship.

May 09, 2023 6:30 PM

Dr Suresh Macandau

Australian Rotary Health

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BOOK NOW FOR OUR CLUB HOSTING DINNER AT KOOYONG

Places are limited, so please book early

Club Dinner Meeting
Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club
Apr 18, 2023 6:30 PM – 8:15 PM

Salvation Army Bread Run
Baker's Delight
Apr 20, 2023 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Salvation Army Bread Run
Baker's Delight
Apr 27, 2023 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Boroondara Farmers Market
Patterson Reserve
Apr 29, 2023 7:00 AM – 1:15 PM

Salvation Army Bread Run
Baker's Delight
May 04, 2023 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Boroondara Farmers Market
Patterson Reserve
May 06, 2023 7:00 AM – 1:15 PM

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