Barry reflected back to his previous presidential year in 2007-2008. No-one knew what a smart phone was, and the GFC hadn’t hit. No-one knew what One Health was either, but he says we all will by this time next year.
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One Health recognises that the health of humans, animals and ecosystems are interconnected.
Barry is keen for every member to volunteer their time to one area of activity that our Club will continue to pursue or will ramp up this next year. Talk to Barry, Ian, Chris (Whelan) or Ray (Philp) about which area of Service you could assist – the main ones are Youth, Vocational, Community and International Service.
Youth and Vocational Service mainly relates to supporting high school students in various programs. Rotary Youth Exchange is Rotary International’s flagship program and Applecross Rotary has resumed its involvement meaning our nominee Connor Ovens, a year 12 student at Applecross Senior High School will head overseas in January 2020.
We will receive an inbound exchange student in June 2020, to look after for a year. Homestays are part of the program, but we also need members to look after the exchangee for weekends and to take them on a holiday perhaps.
In addition to the programs involving high school students, we currently support local primary schools, which are under resourced in the science and maths areas.
Logan Duncan-Smith is the incoming Youth Director, supported by Ian Fairnie. They are very keen to have other members help. Outgoing Director Suresh Prabhakaran will continue to focus his efforts on getting a Rotaract Club established, as well as the 4-Way Test Speaking Competition.
The most diverse area in Community Service will be led, once again, by Clive Pearson. Here are some of the activities needing support
- True Blue Dreaming: mentoring young people in rural District High Schools
We are supporting the current Bruce Rock and Wyalkatchem programs and are working on new programs at Carnamah and Corrigin, which will need financial support. We have helped TBD approach several other Rotary Clubs, such as Kalamunda, Booragoon and West Perth for financial support. Early indications are that they will make a contribution. John Kelly and Ian Fairnie are monitoring the outcomes and will recommend what action the club should take.
- Mental Health First Aid
Jarrad Hall has been running with this. There is a current hiccup in that the leader nominated for training is no longer available. Jarrad will liaise with Waylen Bay Scouts and others to find a resolution to this.
- Starick Women’s Refuges
Lorri Brazier continues to maintain to relationship between Starick and the Club. The recent presentation to the club by Starick representatives is testimony to this
- Pride of Workmanship
After an enthusiastic start by President Ian there have been only two presentations. This needs to be promoted more actively as it creates community awareness of Rotary. It needs a champion to continue with the follow ups.
- Warm winters for Homeless Kids
This is a collaborative program with schools and other community groups in our area providing funds for sleeping bags for homeless kids, as well as meals through Foodbank WA.
- Give a Dam Give a Can
After an enthusiastic start it stopped at Christmas. The cans collected were distributed to Starick where they were gratefully received. The same approach can be established for the new Rotary year.
- Tree Planting
This is scheduled for July again after weather has broken.
- Defibrillator
A portable unit has been purchased. Training sessions for members needs to be added to the morning breakfast program. A member to take responsibility for the safe keeping of the machine needs to be nominated.