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This edition of the Bulletin includes messages from our outgoing President, Maria Silber and also from incoming President Bob Newman.

At the Changeover Dinner this Thursday we will have an opportunity to thank Maria and welcome Bob to his second term as President.

There is also news of the recent Rotary International Convention and related events.

You will also see a progress report on fundraising for the Horn of Africa Project and news that at District Changeover the club received a “People in Action Award”, recognising this project ably led by Jama.

Please take note of the save the date notice for the Footscray Art Prize Dinner.

 Graeme

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President's Report June

The year has gone very quickly and there is always more that you wish that could have been accomplished. However I think we can look back on our achievements and know that we have made a difference in the lives of many people especially in the areas of education and health.

It has been a year touched with sadness with the passing of PDG Lawrence Atley and Sika Kerry. The death of Diane McGrath was an enormous shock to all in the club and she is sadly missed at our meetings. Our thoughts are still with Peter as he learns to live without his Diane.

 
 

Incoming President - Bob Newman

May I start by paying tribute to Maria Silber for the sterling job she has done over the last year as Club President  and also as Club Secretary over the past few months after the tragic loss of Dianne Mc Grath.  She has also agreed to carry on as Secretary in the new Rotary year.

The team is in place for the new year with no new faces, as yet we do not have a President Elect  for 2024 -25 which is a major concern for the ongoing viability of the club.

 

Horn of Africa Project

 The “Horn of Africa Project” is progressing well.

As at June the 27th $21000 has been raised.

These funds will be used to ship donations of quality medical equipment received from major health services across Melbourne. To ship three containers of this equipment to Africa, $45000 needs to be raised.

Donate now and support this project by clicking on link below.

https://chuffed.org/project/arwnegcuis4u7hl

 

District Changeover Award

At District Changeover the club received a "People of Action Award" for the Horn of Africa Project. All credit to Jama Farah for his outstanding work shipping recycled medical equipment ot Africa.
   
Meeting June 1st

Dr Akram Abdulahi was our speaker on the 1st June.

Akram grew up in Melbourne, studied dentistry at Melbourne University and now works at dental practices and Kensington.

Akram spoke about the Hararian Community in Melbourne and its efforts in supporting their youth to ensure that they have strong connections to their own community and have positive role models.


June 15th Meeting

Committee Chairs reported back on achievements over the year. These achievements were reported throughout the year but when you hear about the achievements of the club as a total it makes you realise that we have had a big impact in improving the lives of people in our local community as well international communities.

Footscray Art Prize Dinner
August 5, 2023, 5:30 pm to August 5, 2023, 11:00 pm

SAVE THE DATE

Beginning at the Footscray Community Arts at 5.30pm with a viewing of the short listed entries to the Prize and light refreshments, the night will continue at Croatia House for dinner, dancing and an auction. Start planning: bring your friends and book a table of 10. Cost $90/head. Full details and booking here.

                                  

RICON 2023

The Rotary International Convention was held in Melbourne May 27th-31st. Among the 14000 registrants form 120 countries  with a number of our club members attending.The main sessions were held at Rod Laver Arena with the breakout sessions and House of Friendship at the Melbourne Exhibition and Convention Centre (Jeff's Shed).

The Main sessions were spectacular with inspiring presentations, updates on major projects (Polio Plus) and entertainment.

RICON Hospitality Event

RICON Hospitality Event with – Sylvie Paladino

The Clocktower in Moonee Ponds was filled with Rotarians ready for a fabulous night of entertainment and food. Sylvie Paladino was in great form and entertained the audience with stories about her life as well as being a wonderful singer. The musical entertainment concluded with the Melbourne Women’s Choir singing “I am Australian”.  The feedback from guests was very positive with a good balance of entertainment, time to mingle and refreshments. The planning committee extend their thanks to Susan Palmer, Graeme Thompson and Suzanne Zammit for their volunteering on the night.


Youth Sailing Project

The Rotary Youth Sailing Challenge provided a once in a lifetime opportunity for young people to experience an amazing five days at sea. Our club, along with Echuca Rotary supported one of these 24 students to participate in this exciting adventure, sailing from Melbourne to Adelaide. Rodney and Maria also hosted 4 of the voyagers when they arrived from South Australia.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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