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Co - President's Notes Tom Atkinson & Murray McKay

Dear Rotarians and Friends,

As the Jacaranda Festival quickly approaches, we are reminded of how this celebration of our local community is more than just the vibrant activity on the day. One such example was the opportunity to present Greg Brindle, owner of the Good Grocer stores and long time supporter of the Jacaranda Festival and Applecross Rotary, with a Paul Harris Fellow. Greg and his team are community leaders through both their commitment to high quality, local supply and their extension into funding supporting for local community groups such as ours. It has been fantastic to see promotion of the Jacaranda Festival not just through our own channels, but also by those who are part of the day and extended celebrations. Thank you to Greg and all those who make our community such a wonderful place to be!

Internally, thank you to those who have completed our member survey. The information provided is already very valuable, and we will leave this open for a further week to ensure everyone has the opportunity to contribute. Our membership director Margaret Brede attended a training and ideas day on Sunday to share and learn from colleagues across the Rotary network on how to create a strong and vibrant club atmosphere and drive member recruitment and retention. A reminder that member feedback is highly valued, please always feel comfortable approaching your Co-Presidents or a member of our board to discuss ways to improve your experience with Rotary, whether you are a member or supporter.

       if you still need to complete survey.

Yours in Rotary,

Tom and Murray,

Co-Presidents 2024/25


 
GUEST SPEAKER: Niki Ferreira 
Our Niki visits her “old” Club! 
 
Niki originally came to Applecross Rotary in 2011 on a six month placement by the John Curtin Leadership Academy, and became a student member for several years, including serving as Club Secretary for two years!  No wonder our longer serving members were thrilled to learn she was our guest speaker recently.

Niki was a Pharmacy student in 2011, and is now the WA Health Department Pharmacist overseeing the Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD) Pharmacy Service.

VAD is now legal in all states (WA in 2021).  

There is a rigid process to be followed, and requires applicants to begin by demonstrating that the choice made for VAD was made by a competent person, free of coercion, who is already dying.

Here is some data, collected in the year 2022-23 (with change from 2021-22)
First assessments 474 (+23.4%)
VAD deaths 255 (+33.5%)
Median age 74 (58.8% were male)
Self administered 45 (+17.6%)
Practioner administered 210 (+82.4%)

The majority lived in the metro area (75.6%), and 73% had a cancer related diagnosis.

Niki was well received by members and guests and thanked for making a presentation about a topic of importance, in a careful and sensitive way.
 
If you would like to know more Niki has provided the following -
 

SAM'S STORY - "This is my stop"       

Listen as Sam shares her experience of being by her mother’s side throughout her end-of-life journey from lung cancer, and their conscious commitment to making memories as a family.

Actively choosing to make the most of the time available to them, the family worked through her mother’s ‘bucket list’ before her death, using all services available to them including excellent palliative care to support her to die at home.


 
 
Club sponsor Greg Brindle recognised with a PHF
 
On Thursday, President Tom Atkinson had the honor of presenting a PAUL HARRIS FELLOW to Greg Brindle, a long-time supporter of our club. The recognition took place during a meeting with Greg’s management team. Greg is the chairman of the Brindle Group, a family-owned business that operates Good Grocer IGA stores across the metro area, as well as in Karratha and Newman.
 
Greg's dedication to the community is evident through his ongoing support of Rotary and various other community and sporting organizations, allowing him to give back to those who support his business. Congratulations to Greg, and a heartfelt thank you for your unwavering commitment to our shared goals and belief that “together we can achieve more.”
 
During the event, President Tom also had the opportunity to give a brief presentation about Rotary to Greg’s store managers, with Greg encouraging them to consider getting involved with their local Rotary club.
 

 
 
 
 
MCCC Business Awards
The awards are this Thursday 24th October 2024. There are seven Applecross Rotary members attending and will be another opportunity to let local business learn about Rotary.
 
 

 
The Rotary Foundation Celebration Dinner

 
Rotary clubs in WA will come together again this year to host a Lift The Lid Walk.​

 

SUNDAY 3rd NOVEMBER, 2024

LIFT THE LID WALK for Mental Health - BOORAGOON WA 

 Dome Café, DEEPWATER POINT

​Where:

From 3pm Deepwater Point, Mount Pleasant. Walkers will be able to enjoy a walk-and- talk along the west bank of the Canning River. The path will take an out-and-back

route so participants can choose their own distance.

​Entry fee: $30. Kids under 15 walk FREE.

The path will take an out- and- back route so participants can choose their own distance.

What:

A Walk NOT a race, choose your distance on the day.

From 100 metres to 2 Kms, or 7 Kms if you would enjoy a lap of the bridges.

Who:

Everyone who has been impacted by or cares about Mental Health - dogs are welcome!

Water: Participants are encouraged to bring their own water bottles on the day.

PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY 


Calgary calls
 
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Oct 22, 2024
7:30 am – 8:30 am
 
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Oct 24, 2024
6:00 pm – 9:30 pm
 
BREAKFAST MEETING INVITATION
DOME Deep Water Point
Oct 29, 2024
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Nov 01, 2024
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Nov 03, 2024
 
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Nov 05, 2024
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DOME Deep Water Point
Nov 12, 2024
7:30 am – 8:30 am
 
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Nov 20, 2024
9:00 am – 1:00 pm
 
AxR Jacaranda Festival
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Nov 24, 2024
9:30 am – 3:30 pm
 
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