Welcome to the February issue of our Rotary District 9800 Networker. We really do want to hear and see your Club projects and events. Tell your fellow Rotarians how successful your recent fundraiser was or the progress on a local or overseas project.
An article from Doug Robertson, Rotary Central Melbourne
The silk-Miller Scholarship is Rotary Central Melbourne's longest running program, instigated in 1999 and named in memory of the two slain Police Officers, Sergeant Gary Silk and Senior Constable Rodney Miller. (Source: Facebook)
On 26 January, Altona City Rotary held its 4th Australia Day Celebration at the Central Square Shopping Centre in Altona Meadows. Supported by a $15,000 Grant from the National Australia Council, the event was the most successful yet.
An article from Ruth Carlos Martinez, Rotary Club of Melbourne
Rising tensions over territory in the West Philippines Sea is not a show stopper for Melbourne Rotary. Amidst the fuss and conflict over territories by China and Philippines, Melbourne Rotary (led by Ruth Carlos Martinez) reached out to transform lives and save thousands of families traversing the seas on small boats in search of water.
An article from Sally Jandric, RC Point Gellibrand
Each year, at the end of November, the Rotary Club of Point Gellibrand has an event titled, “Dog Day in Dog Town” in Nelson Place, Williamstown. This is a fun day for families to celebrate dogs and also an opportunity to learn more about Rotary. And why is it called Dog Town? Click on the BOOK in the article to learn why.
The PNG snakebite project, an initiative of the Rotary Club of Melbourne, is making improvements in the prevention and treatment of snakebite at a grassroots level. By extending St John Emergency Services the project stretches the reach and effectiveness across more remote Regions and Provinces of PNG. Rotary’s contributions of equipment and first aid materials has directly assisted health workers in the field and led to lives saved and significantly improved outcomes for snakebite victims.
Through Interplast, Rotary supports lifesaving surgery and training of staff in Asia and the Pacific region. Around 28,000 surgeries and 15,000 training sessions have been performed since the partnership was formed in 1983. You and your club can change a life today and benefit that person’s community for years to come.
The Fitzroy and Collingwood areas of Melbourne, part of the City of Yarra, are a mecca for a diverse variety of Communities from around the globe. For many, Australia has become a haven from which to restart their lives or to launch a life in relative safety. Rotary is on the ground providing care in the community.
An article from Des O'Shanassy, District Interact Chair
Whilst fourteen Rotary clubs have sponsored new Interact clubs in recent years , a very good argument remains regarding the need to encourage far more clubs to invite schools in their region to charter an Interact club
Competitors travel from far and wide to participate in the Keiser Bayside Swim conducted each year by Brighton Rotary. But not all sail across Port Philip Bay to take part.
Rising tensions over territory in the West Philippines Sea is not a show stopper for Melbourne Rotary. Amidst the fuss and conflict over territories by China and Philippines, Melbourne Rotary (led by Ruth Carlos Martinez) reached out to transform lives and save thousands of families traversing the seas on small boats in search of water.
Each year, at the end of November, the Rotary Club of Point Gellibrand has an event titled, “Dog Day in Dog Town” in Nelson Place, Williamstown. This is a fun day for families to celebrate dogs and also an opportunity to learn more about Rotary. And why is it called Dog Town? Click on the BOOK in the article to learn why.
