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Vale George Kerry

Members of the Rotary Club of Footscray mourn the sudden passing of fellow Rotarian George Kerry on Monday 20th June.
George was a quiet, ever-present gentle man. Introduced to the club by his father, George senior, he was an active member for almost 33 years. He lived the Rotary motto of ‘Service above Self’ and will be greatly missed
A  funeral celebrating George's life will be held at
Holy Protection Cathedral
1-7 Albion St, Brunswick East
10.30am Thursday 30th June
 

Rotary International Convention 2023

Special registration fee for RI Convention.

Ensure you register for this once in a lifetime opportunity as the 114th Rotary International Convention is held in Melbourne 27-31 May 2023. 

The best and cheapest registration fee of US$425 is available for 5 days only during the Houston Convention [4-8 June 2021, Houston time]. Fee increases to US$475 on 9th June. Register online at: https://convention.rotary.org/en

District Conference Report

District Conference was held in Albury 22^nd-24^th April and a video summary of the weekend can be viewed here.

https://rotarydistrict9800.org.au/stories/district-conference-2022-that-s-a-wrap/

Rotary Regionalisation Project

Rotary Zone 8, principally Australia and New Zealand, is involved in a pilot project exploring a better way of organising Rotary, ensuring the best support possible to Rotary clubs and Rotaract clubs. Through a less layered and more devolved contemporary approach members can continue to do what they do best – projects and connections/fellowship.  The aim is to reduce duplication and streamline processes, encourage even broader and more collaboration in areas such as public image, marketing Rotary, partnering with business, government and service partners, and make leadership roles more attractive and doable.

New Members

The club was delighted to welcome new members Rana Yawary and Khushel Kahn at our meeting on May 19^th. We look forward to getting to know them and their contribution to the club.

Mambourin Awards

At the meeting of May 5 the club welcomed staff of Mambourin, an organisation that supports people with disability.  Following a presentation by Casandra Smith, General Manager-People and Culture three awards were presented:

Most Outstanding Supported Employee of the Year Award

Louise Emmett (see photo)

“A supported employee within in our social enterprise …a vibrant and outgoing member of the team working towards a Cert 2 in Warehouse Operations and obtaining a forklift licence”