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January 2021 Bulletin
Dear Rotarians,
Happy New Year to you all! I truly hope 2021 brings you and your loved ones, good vibes, fantastic health and many occasions of laughter and hugs.
I hope you have had a wonderful holiday period with your loved ones and perhaps came to the rescue of the sad ones like myself who had their flights cancelled to NSW. O well, as I say to myself, when I do get to meet my family (eventually!), there will be delicious food, eventful stories and proud moments of how we did our best to keep our communities safe.
Sharing with you the first issue of 2021 as we bid farewell to the first month of 2021 which seems to have flown by with the speed of light. Mentally I am still watching Christmas movies and listening to Mariah Carey’s ‘All I want for Christmas Is You’!
Have a beautiful February folks! It is my favourite month of the year 😊
Please save the evening of 4th February, Thursday for our first meeting of the year. 6:45pm for a 7pm start via Zoom, Rodney will be sending through details soon.
Editor
Pragya
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December Meeting
The Rotary Club of Footscray members met face to face in the second week of December at 540 Barkly St, Footscray. The enjoyable evening found members catching up with each other after what seemed like an year! Rodney, Club Secretary chaired the meeting and organised a probing quiz that kept everyone mettle and entertained. Jama, Club President spoke about the New Year and provided gifts for the ladies’ present. $330 raised for the Foodbank, enough to provide 600 meals.
Maria provided Christmas music and together with Suzanne, worked their magic to create Christmas atmosphere with decorations on the table. Wonderful to see Jama in a colourful jacket!
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Horn of Africa Project
The fundraising to ship containers of hospital and school equipment to Ethiopia is going well. The Rotary Club of Footscray in association with Donations in Kind wishes to transport three containers of medical and school equipment to Somali Regional State of Ethiopia.
President Jama is being well supported by his network in the African community and over $14272 as of this evening. The target is $21000. Club members are encouraged to support what is the club's major project during Jama’s year as President. Read More...
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Promotion for Rotary Leadership Institute
The Rotary Leadership Institute Program presents a wonderful opportunity for experienced Rotarians, new members and indeed people interested in finding out more about Rotary to take some time to experience the history, current and new initiatives related to this great organisation we call Rotary.
This four-part program is now available online. Read More...
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Update on Frank and Ann Brown
Graeme Thompson has been kind to share updates on Frank and Ann’s recovery from the unfortunate accident they were involved in a few days before Christmas last month.
Pleased to share with you all that Frank and Ann are now home and doing well. They will commence outpatient rehabilitation at Epworth twice per week from next week. Ann is wearing a neck brace and Frank has been experiencing challenging with his computer and has therefore been unable to answer many emails from friends but has shared that he is gradually catching up. Home help has been arranged for them. We wish them a speedy recovery.
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Do you know a potential Rotary Global Grant Scholar?
130 fellowships for fully funded university training in peace and conflict resolution, are now available Applications to district 9800 close 15th May 2021.
District 9800 has recruited and mentored more successful Rotary Peace Fellow applicants than any other district, worldwide. On-line applications for peace fellowships require District endorsement.
Is there someone that you know who might benefit from this program? Please share the attached flyer. Read More...
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Strengthening Connections Through International Student Mentoring
By District 9800 Governor-elect Dale Hoy
By Warwick Cavell, District 9800 Vocational Service Director-elect
When six opportunities for Victorian start-ups were unveiled via the State Government’s CivVic Labs initiative, Rotary District 9800 stepped up to the challenge.
The basis of the six opportunities is to give local start-ups the chance to secure up to $185k each to build a product, work with a customer and help solve some of Victoria’s most pressing issues. District 9800, represented by District Governor-elect Dale Hoy, Mary Barry, District Vocational Service Director and Warwick Cavell, District Vocational Service Director-elect, partnering with Outcome.Life, an internship placement provider for international students and graduates in Australia, responded to the Study Melbourne challenge of “How can we strengthen social and community connections for international students studying and living in Victoria?” Read More...
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The Yarraville Story
By John Granger
Yarraville … a midway train stop between Footscray and Williamstown with heavy industry on the Maribyrnong River. Whilst this is true, the essence of Yarraville is vastly different.
The soul of Yarraville is in its shopping area and its citadel is the magnificent art deco Sun Theatre in Ballarat Street. Read More...
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13 February Morning Tea with the DG
February 13, 2021, 10:00 am to February 13, 2021, 11:30 am You are invited to an online morning tea with the District Governor from 10am - 11.30pm - Saturday 20th February, 2021
- Centenary Celebrations Update
- International Student Mentoring
- Rotary Foundation Australia’s Public Benevolent Institution
- Acknowledging Country
- The G'day Network & St Patricks Day
Please note: This event was previously published as 13th February, but was changed to 20th February. Click here for bookings.
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Birthdays!
Celebrating Rotary Club Of Footscray Birthdays:
31 December - Wilson Leung (Belated Happy Birthday Wilson!)
20 February - Pragya Kapil (you see why February is a favourite :D)
24 February - Kevin Field
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