Networker 2021-2022 Issue No.7 - Serve to Change Lives (Oct 31, 2021)

"Clean water, the essence of life and a birthright for everyone, must become available to all people now."

Jean-Michel Cousteau

Around the District with DG Dale

Hello Rotarians and Friends,

One of the highlights of October has been the End Polio Walk and as I have been running around Lake Wendouree in Ballarat, I have been mindful of all the Rotarians doing similar activities, raising money for the elimination of Polio together with a number of Rotarians commenting on the physical and mental health benefits meeting distance targets. This fundraiser has been incredibly successful with more than 200 people and one dog participating, some in teams and some individually raising over $109,000. I thank everyone who has taken part and hope you have all enjoyed the experience as much as I have.

End Polio Walk raises over $100k

The results:

Teams: 40

Districts: 12

Individuals: 245

Funds raised: $109,000+

Distance Walked: 18,000 kms

Funds matched by Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation: $327,000+ to help end polio

Thank you to everyone who participated, sponsored and donated to 'Rotary Walk with Us'. The results are a great outcome as we advance even closer to eradicating polio from the world.

Rotary Acknowledges Outstanding Teachers

The pandemic forced teachers to adopt new modes of teaching. It was uber timely that Rotary Altona City established the Hobsons Bay Rotary Teacher Awards program in 2018.

Focusing on early career stage teachers, experienced teachers, and teams, the awards recognise and encourage outstanding performance in local schools.

Rotary supports COVID-19 Vaccinations in Timor Leste

Rotary Port Phillip in conjunction with representatives of Spend it Well, a local Timorese Government organisation, SABEH, and the Australian Government representative in Timor Leste coordinating the Australian Government response to COVID19, initiated a project to administer one dose of an anti-COVID vaccine to approximately 5,000 to 6,000 people over a two-week period.

Rotary Foundation is the theme for November

November is Rotary Foundation Month.

It is the month that Rotary clubs and districts remind and educate Rotarians about the remarkable programs of our Foundation and seek the financial contributions needed to make the world a better place.

For more information, go to Rotary Foundation Australia

What is your club doing to mark Foundation month?

Guest Speaker - Hon Gareth Evans AC QC

Southbank Rotary CEO Satellite Club invite you to join them to hear from Guest Speaker Hon Gareth Evans AC QC

Date: Thursday 18th November

Time: 7:30am - 8:30am

Via: Zoom

Book Now via Trybooking

Leadership, Resilience and Hope in a Time of Crisis

Rotary Central Melbourne and District 9800 invite you to join us for the 29th annual Paul Harris Breakfast to hear from Guest Speaker Georgie Harman, CEO of Beyond Blue.

Date: Tuesday 23rd November

Time: 7:30am - 9:00am

Venue: Zoom Online Event

Cost: $25

Book now at:
https://www.trybooking.com/BUOYV

Bookings Close: 22nd November 2021

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The next 'Morning Tea with the DG'

Book your virtual seat at: https://www.trybooking.com/BUCYL

Rotary Fruit Cakes raises funds for our Foundation

What better gift than one of our scrumptious Rum and Brandy Fruit Cakes.

And at the same time, we will raise money for The Rotary Foundation.

Clubs can order these items in bulk for their own fundraising campaign.

Rotary Eltham Art Show

DEI Workshop 2 - Disability

Nov 06, 2021 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

CEO Satellite Club with Hon Gareth Evans AC QC

Nov 18, 2021 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM

Presidents-elect Q&A Session 3

Nov 20, 2021 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Rotary SleepOut for the Homeless

Nov 26, 2021 5:30 PM – Nov 27, 2021 9:00 AM

Morning Tea with the DG

Nov 27, 2021 10:00 AM – 11:15 AM

Mental Health First Aid Courses - Part 1

Dec 04, 2021 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Mental Health First Aid Courses - Part 2

Dec 11, 2021 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM

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