The Applecross Advocate 44 / 19-20 (May 17, 2020)

Barry MENDELAWITZ

President Barry opening the meeting with 21 other Applecross Rotarians plus guest speaker Pat Colgan and regular visitor Kevin Sansome from Toastmasters International.

After congratulating Associate Member Heather Inglis on her birthday coming up, as well as the 68th wedding anniversary of Bruce and Helen James, President Barry asked members present to give a personal update on life during a pandemic.

SO WHAT’S HAPPENING?

Several reported on Mothers’ Day ranging from enjoying the company of great grandchildren to mothers visiting them to play with baby Harry Atkinson!

This also gave Tom Atkinson the opportunity to let all know that the Karoonda Sports Association rooms are available for functions like our Rotary Exchange night in early March.

Kenn Williams reported needing shoulder surgery after a fall while fishing for whiting near Rottnest, while Ian Lander and Clive Pearson reported to going back to work. Meanwhile Chris Dawson is still at work but now with 80% of day students, and boarders due to start arriving back at Santa Maria College from next week.

Gordon Dunbar thanked Ben Morton’s office for their help in getting sailing friends repatriated back to Perth from St Kitts.

John Henderson and Ian Fairnie both reported on their “Helens”. While Helen Henderson is heading home this weekend, that’s unlikely in the case of Helen Jones, who may have picked up an infection while in hospital.

Ian took the opportunity of reminding everyone that today was the 200th anniversary of the birth of Florence Nightingale, and to praise the role that nurses play in our society, especially now during the pandemic.

Bruce James advised that he and Helen are leaving Strome Rd after 53 years, and they will take up residence at a retirement village near Garden City.

Tony Haeusler made an “appearance” for the first time in the Zoom era, audio only for now. He reported he has very sore knees after a stress test on the treadmill!

Peter McEwen was asked to comment on the issue for WA barley farmers due to the China market disruption. Peter advised the following article is balanced and highlights the political complexities - click here.

THANK GOD FOR ST PATS – Guest Speaker Dr Patrick Colgan AM, Board Chairman

Posted by Ian FAIRNIE on May 17, 2020

*Pat has significant experience across the community and government sectors, including Chairing the State and Federal Australian Dental Associations and is a former member of the State Dentists’ Registration Board. In 2001, he was made a Member of the Order of Australia for his contribution to the Australian Community.

St Patrick’s Community Support Centre lies at the heart of the Fremantle community. It started in 1972, when a frail elderly man appeared at the door of the Presbytery seeking help. He was cold, hungry and in serious need of care.

NEW COURSES DEVELOPED FOR ROTARY BY TOASTMASTERS

Kevin Sansome advises that TOASTMASTERS INTERNATIONAL are excited to announce the first two courses that Toastmasters International developed for Rotary International are now available! The Develop a Speech and Deliver a Speech courses are for Rotarians and Rotaractors who want to improve their public speaking. They may reach out to Toastmasters to practice their newfound skills!

To learn more about the alliance, visit https://lnkd.in/gP4VskG.

Breakfast meetings and Board meetings are continuing to be successfully run via ZOOM. Looking forward to PHASE 3 COVID-19 related restrictions allowing gathering limits being raised to allow our face to face weekly breakfast meetings again.

A BIG thankyou to our members, guests and speakers for your support of the ZOOM meetings. Especially our more senior members taking the technology challenge to ensure the continuity of Applecross Rotary through COVID-19 restrictions.

PDG Bruce James

PP John Henderson

PP Doug Telfer

Looking forward to our return to the DOME at Deepwater Point.

Join our Applecross Rotary members only facebook PRIVATE page to stay in touch and post about how you are going.

Breakfast Meeting (BYO) via ZOOM
ZOOM - 6046234277
May 19, 2020 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM

CANCELLED Rotary Art Show and Sale
Westfield Booragoon
Jun 15, 2020 – Jun 21, 2020

View entire list

May 19, 2020 7:30 AM

Ian Carter AM: CEO Melville Cares Inc

Melville Cares Inc Update

Jun 16, 2020

Barry Mendelawitz

Year in review

View entire list

Please keep collecting items so when we return to our first normal meeting we will have a much needed donation for Foodbank.

Member Birthdays

Liz PALMER

May 21

Chris WHELAN

May 26

Spouse Birthdays

Heather Inglis

May 14

Val Philp

May 22

Peter Mazza

May 23

Anniversaries

Bruce JAMES

Helen James

May 17

Join Date

Ian FAIRNIE

May 1, 1984

36 years

John KELLY

May 1, 1978

42 years

Subscribe to our eBulletin and stay up to date on the latest news and events.

Click here to sign up!