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President's Notes
Logan DUNCAN-SMITH
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Hope everyone has had another fantastic week.
 
Thanks so much to those that made Thursday nights sundowner at the Rowing Club. Was a great night by all accounts, I unfortunately couldn't be there for too long as I had to duck back to work but was great to see such a big turnout, from all the clubs in the area.
 
We are continuing to chip away at finding a host family and school for our exchange student. I am hoping to have a few appointments with some local schools by the end of this week. We do have a Attadale family keen to assist for the first 3 months of 2024 which is great, so is certainly coming together.
 
Thanks to those that helped at the Perth Makers market on Sunday, I haven't heard about the results just yet but am sure that it was another great day for the club, I was again unfortunately working in the morning and had my son's 17th birthday in the afternoon, last year of school for him so very exciting to see what he decides to do come next year.
 
Hope to see everyone tomorrow morning!
 
Logan

 
Follow-up on Rotarian Nik's recent club presentation
Somewhat typically, Nik Bluett’s presentation to Club members and guests on 14 February avoided any notion of the usual resume of his life before joining Rotary, and focussed on his current love of drones.  He also showed photos taken with his drone on a recent family trip to New Zealand.
 
So if we expected someone to drone on and on about their life story (as happens at some other Rotary Clubs), Nik brought along his drone instead, all-up cost of $1800.  And as can be seen on the photo, his drone can fit in his hand.

There were a number of members who would have been wondering how they can justify buying one.  It looks to be a lot of fun!

 
 
Phew, another HOT Perth Makers Market!
 
It all started on Saturday mid-morning at Kenn's storage unit loading the event materials onto the club trailer and utility, then heading to the Heathcote reserve to set up for the parking control for Sunday's Perth Makers Market. As an added challenge the oval, due to lack of water and maintenance, is getting very 'boggy' which resulted in a number of vehicles (including the club ute) having to be towed out when they got bogged.
 
 
 
Guide Dogs WA joined George Mavros at the Rotary marquee. Their Corporate and Community Engagement Officer, Bec Woodward with some of her volunteers and staff, did a great job in promoting that Guide Dogs WA are currently seeking loving homes for their young adult dogs in training, for a period of 6 to 12 months.  They also sold merchandise for their fund-raising activity and had some of their dogs in-training, much to the delight of people attending the markets.
 
 
The numbers attending the markets did appear to be down due to the heat, however one of the dogs was still able to do her promotion work amongst the market crowd with her paws protected from the hot paths with dog boots!
 

 
Rotary fellowship at its best!
Well done to Peter Smith (President Melville Rotary) for organising last Thursday's (February 23rd) event to recognise Rotary's 118 year anniversary, World Rotary Day.  Rotarians from our zone gathered at 'The Rowing Pavillion' wearing their Rotary shirts for a no fuss 'Sundowner' enjoying good food, drinks and great company at one of Perth's newest venues overlooking the river at Canning Bridge. Unfortunately, Peter had double booked himself and had to leave early however it was agreed this will become an annual event on Rotary's anniversary.
 

 
BIG things happen when Rotarian's CONNECT!
 
Wednesday saw the official opening of the new ambulant toilet block in the newly build special needs unit at Noonkopir Township Primary School, Kitengela, Kenya.
This project was a cooperation between Applecross Rotary, Rotary Club of Embakasi, Mama Respond International and the Rotary Foundation.
Many Rotary Clubs in Western Australia provided funding support.
Another wonderful example of international cooperation between Rotary teams to help children with special needs in Kenya.
Great thanks to Wangu, Risper, Paul, Dr Patrisio and Erin.
 

 
 
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