The Applecross Advocate Vol. 52 No. 33 (Mar 19, 2023)

Logan DUNCAN-SMITH

0478 692 342

Well not quite the weekend I was hoping for.

With regards to our Youth Exchange student, his visit will be delayed as he is attending World Scout Jamboree this means his arrival is delayed until late August. We are still on the lookout for a host family. Last week the zone youth / vocational teams caught up and also discussed some potential options when it comes to finding a host family.

At last week's meeting our guest speaker was Senator for Western Australia Matt O'Sullivan and he was introduced by Kenn Williams.

Matt is currently Deputy Opposition Whip in the Senate, Chair of the Education and Employment References Committee and Deputy Chair of the Education and Employment Legislation Committee. Entering parliament on July 2, 2019, Matt is passionate about economic development and opportunity, employment services reform and early childhood education. We thank Matt for making time to join us for breakfast and providing a very interesting and informative presentation on his background and how he is representing Western Australians in Canberra.

This week we’ve got Cameron the Magician talking and very much looking forward to it.

Hope everyone has a fantastic week and looking forward to seeing everyone this Tuesday.

Logan Duncan-Smith

Represent Australia at Rotary’s biggest event of the year!

The Rotary International Convention is the biggest event of the year and it’s coming to us in Australia, 27-31 May. Thousands of Rotary members and Rotaractors from across the globe will be arriving in Melbourne, giving us a tremendous opportunity to welcome, network and learn from fellow people of action.

Let’s show our Australian spirit while enjoying the extraordinary convention that will feature notable speakers, energising breakout sessions, and ample opportunities to brainstorm ideas for Doing Good in the World. Among the speakers and learning opportunities scheduled

Keynote speaker Leymah Gbowee, Nobel Peace laureate from Liberia
Climate activist Makeeyat Dramani Sam of Ghana
Breakout sessions on leadership, membership, service and projects, the environment, public image, and more

Whether we're on the convention floor, in the House of Friendship, or at one of the exciting events planned by the Host Organising Committee, the 2023 Rotary convention is the ideal place to share ideas and expertise. It’s also our chance to be a champion for Rotary in Australia and make an impact that lasts far beyond four days in Melbourne.

So register today for savings! The reduced rate expires 31 March.

Applecross Rotary well represented at Foundation Dinner

Our CLUB was well represented at the 2023 Rotary Foundation Dinner held at the Royal Perth Golf Club last Friday evening. This was the first formal Foundation event since COVID interrupted our lives. Those of us who attended had the opportunity to hear from the person with the ultimate responsibility for the administration of our international charity, Ian Riseley. Ian was President of Rotary International in 2017/2018 and is currently Chair of Trustees of the Rotary Foundation. Ian's theme as President of Rotary International was 'Rotary Making a Difference' and he has certainly done that.

Question time gave Chris Whelan and Erin Hegarty an opportunity to promote our Foundation supported project in partnership with MAMA Respond International. Chris requested people attending the dinner who were going to the International Conference in Melbourne for support manning our booth at the 'House of Friendship' promoting the 'MAMA Respond Kenyan project. He received a number of volunteers that will make the task easier for himself, Erin and Mike smith so they can also participate in some of the conference sessions.

The Rotary Foundation ... what is It?

Posted by Kenn WILLIAMS on Mar 19, 2023

The Foundation Dinner held on Friday night, and which AxR supported well, may well be an enigma in terms of what it does for many of us.

However, rest assured that this is one of the most important financial support systems run and managed by Rotary International, and focussed on improving the world’s humanitarian never ending needs and demands.

There are seven focus areas for the Foundation.

1. Peace and conflict prevention/resolution.

2. Disease prevention and Treatment.

3. Water and Sanitation

4. Maternal and Child Health.

5. Basic Education and Literacy.

6. Economic and Community Development.

7. Environmental.

The Foundation is run by an International Trustee Rotary Board of 15 appointed members, and has a very close and working relationship with the UN, UNICEF and WHO, amongst others.

Whilst our 34,000 Rotary Clubs are charged with supporting the Foundation financially, most of its money is provided by generous benefactors, of whom The Gates Foundation would probably be the best known for their enormous contributions towards the ongoing End Polio Now effort.

AxR has been a very strong financial supporter of both the End Polio Now Foundation project, along with an annual commitment to the great work that is done by the Foundation Grants Program, of which we have been a major beneficiary with our many International Projects over the years.

So, when you are building up a temperature and sweat at the Markets, or the JacFest, just pause for a moment and appreciate the value our hard yards help achieve for a very needy world thru the Rotary Foundation!

Kenn.

Kenn Williams

0428 472619

RYPEN MAY 23 - Applications Open!

The RYPEN (Rotary Youth Program of Enrichment) camp in May is fast approaching!

If you know someone who is 14-17 years of age who is

Wanting an opportunity to develop and challenge themselves
Looking to develop their self-esteem and confidence
Interested in developing skills including leadership, teamwork, communication, goal setting and problem solving
Wanting to build a network of young people and to make new friends
Excited for a weekend of fun

Then we'd love to have them attend the RYPEN camp from 19th to 21st May 2023.

RYPEN depends on Rotary Clubs to sponsor participants, and the more participants we get the better the camp will be. We would love to welcome your applicant to the camp.

We've got an exciting and challenging program lined up for the weekend, so if you know of someone who would like to attend please get your applications as soon as possible.

Rotary Art Show & Sale

Both artists and potential buyers can find more information about the Rotary Art Show and Sale by visiting the following link: http://bit.ly/rotaryartshowandsale. Additionally, if you know of other artists who may be interested in participating in the sale, please feel free to share the link with them as well.

FOOTY TIPPING, ROUND 1 Results

Winner Kenn Williams!

Interesting how everyone picked the Dockers! And the true supporters who picked the WCE's, we nearly made it. Looks like being a LONG season for the WA teams,

Breakfast Meeting
DOME Deep Water Point
Mar 21, 2023 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM

Breakfast Meeting
DOME Deep Water Point
Mar 28, 2023 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM

March Sundowner
The McKay's Home
Mar 30, 2023 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM

District Assembly
Leederville Function Centre
Apr 02, 2023 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Breakfast Meeting
DOME Deep Water Point
Apr 04, 2023 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM

Perth Makers Market

Apr 09, 2023

Breakfast Meeting
DOME Deep Water Point
Apr 11, 2023 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM

Visit to the Geraldton Fisherman's Cooperative
Geraldton Fishermans Coop Rous Head
Apr 18, 2023 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM

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Mar 21, 2023

Cameron the Magician

MAGIC

Cameron is an award-winning magician and entertainer based in Perth, who specialises in close-up magic.

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Member Birthdays

Ian FAIRNIE

March 9

Lorri BRAZIER

March 11

Matthew WOODALL

March 20

Spouse Birthdays

Ann Kelly

March 10

Join Date

Graeme Fardon

March 1, 1995

28 years

Tim INGLIS

March 8, 2011

12 years

Peter McEWEN

March 13, 2002

21 years

Doug TELFER

March 17, 1975

48 years

Hamish TURNER

March 18, 2008

15 years

Tom ATKINSON

March 26, 2019

4 years

Jamie KELLY

March 29, 2005

18 years

President

Logan DUNCAN-SMITH

Vice President

Peter McEWEN

President Elect

Tom ATKINSON

Secretary

Tom ATKINSON

Treasurer

Ray PHILP

Community

Brett Hammill

Youth

Logan DUNCAN-SMITH

Vocational

Andrew BOWER

International

Chris WHELAN

Foundation

Kenn WILLIAMS

Membership

Kenn WILLIAMS

Fellowship

Liz PALMER

Jacaranda Festival

Peter McEWEN

One Health

Barry MENDELAWITZ

Admin/Club Service

Tom ATKINSON

Risk Management

Ronald BOWER

Child Protection

Ronald BOWER

Public Relations

Kenn WILLIAMS

Bulletin Editor

Ray PHILP

Attendance

Tony HAEUSLER

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