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Today marks one year since Nigeria last reported a polio case caused by wild poliovirus, putting the country on the brink of eradicating the paralyzing disease.
The last case was reported on 24 July 2014 in the northern state of Kano. If no cases are reported in the coming weeks, the World Health Organization is expected to remove Nigeria from the list of countries where polio is endemic, leaving just two: Afghanistan and Pakistan.
Nigeria is the last polio-endemic country in Africa. The continent is poised to reach its own first full year without any illness from the virus on 11 August.
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From the August 2015 issue of The Rotarian
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"When they cut the man in half," our younger daughter asked, "how do they keep the blood in?" She was convinced there was true magic. Her older sister, a little wiser, wasn't buying it.
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Club Information
Welcome to our Club!
Service Above Self
We meet Tuesdays at 6:15 PM
Warrnambool Football Club
Cramer Street
Warrnambool,
Victoria 3280 Australia
President Steve Giddens welcomed members and guests – the Keogh family and their Youth Exchange Student Ricardo Pimento from Brazil, plus three members from the Warrnambool College Leadership Group – William Bonney, Ollie Love-Davies and Madeline Solly and teacher Rose Shamoail. Last week Steve presented Michael and Mary with Centurion Certificates. Tonight they received their badges. This week John Stuckey received a Centurion Certificate and badge.
A huge welcome to our newest Rotarian Louise Keogh. Louise is a catering manager, local agent for Lindt Chocolates, and together with husband Shane and family, has hosted some twenty exchange students over the years. What a great asset to Rotary!
An application for membership in the Rotary Club of Warrnambool has been received from Julie Threlfall-Ryan with the proposed classification of Hair Dressing Services. Julie is self employed in her own hair dressing business.
If no objections are received within seven days the induction of Julie Threfall-Ryan will proceed at a time convenient to all concerned.
Ian Cairns reminded members that schools have been notified that a Rotarian will be calling in next week to collect Father of the Year entries (commencing Monday 3-8-15). He suggested that members collecting entries phone before visiting schools. If possible drop the entries in to him at the Brophy Office, situated in the old Sinclair Wilson building (entrance via Ozone car park). On the meeting night August 11, Ian needs members to help sorting out entries (read and screen) before and after the meeting. The Father of the Year Breakfast will be held on Wednesday September 2.
ROY SLATER
Tony Austin gave an update on how Roy is going. He is still waiting to go to St Vincent’s Hospital. Our thoughts are with Kaye and Roy at this time.
SARIRI VILLAGE PROJET
Tony Austin provided an update about the Sariri Village in Papua New Guinea, that Warrnambool Rotary Clubs and a Geelong Club are helping to rebuild. An article in “The Standard” gave a half page coverage to this project (see below). They need the right sort of equipment and money. Tony said they hope to get access to underground water, which will require a drill and pump.
VICTORIAN POICE MENTORING PROJECT
John Stuckey has been invited by President Steve to apply, as a mentor for the Victorian Police Mentoring Project . The program is an initiative of RC Melbourne Central and has been running for 9 years. There are only 9 mentors and mentees and it involves Senior Sergeants and Rotarians who have also had business experience. John said he accepted, and attended a mentors meeting in South Yarra. Only 2 were from the country. One particular part of the program is for the Policeman to come up with a project for which he will require the help of the Rotary Club.
Last Wednesday night John went to the Police Academy in Glen Waverley where he met his mentee who was from the Warrnambool Police Station. John hopes to have him visit our Club shortly. John said he is looking forward to being involved in this project and is hopeful of involving members of our club as well.
JUDY ROSS brought to our attention a number of issues:
New table seating arrangements at meetings: as you enter select a card - if you pick card 4 – sit at table 4.
FUN STUFF: Judy sent out an email about FUN STUFF and a list of things we may enjoy doing. Copies were also placed on the tables at the meeting. Reply after 18 August, when she returns.
Apologies: David Brown is away until September 1. His details in the Bulletin will be replaced by Ravi’s. Lack of apologies is causing concern. Apologies can now be put in as late as 1.00pm Tuesday. However, if you are too late, ring the Football Club. If you know you will be absent for a future meeting, you may now lodge your apology at the attendance table.
Trading Table: To be a regular feature. e.g. sell jam, snow peas , other vegetables, fruit etc. If not sold, take home.
Anne Adams reported that the Roster for the State Final for the Science & Engineering Challenge has been filled. It will be held at Deakin University on Thursday August 13, at 8.30 am to 3.00 pm.
2016 DISTRICT CONFERENCE - 18-20 MARCH
Just a reminder that you can pre-register for the District Conference by going to their web site: SetSailForGeelong.com.au
Chair Terry O'Neill introduced guest speakers from Warrnambool College - teacher and student leadership coordinator at the college Rose Shamoail, along with three members of the college student leadership group, William Bonney, Ollie Love-Davies and Madeline Solly.
William is a star performer with Holiday actors. Ollie excels in many sports including Aussie rules football, basketball and swimming and Madeline is a talented netballer.
Rose, William, Ollie and Madeline spoke about a mental health promotion that the students will participate in and is scheduled to take place in September.
Mental Illness can affect many people around us, whether it’s a brother, sister, parent, friend, guardian or grandparent. Most people are aware of someone that is affected in some way by mental illness. Some of the types of mental illness include, anxiety, eating disorders, personality disorder and depression. There are many causes of mental illness, these include stress, alcohol, drugs, negative thoughts of self-esteem, social factors and even biological factors.
William, Ollie and Madeline will be part of a group of 20 Warrnambool College students who will take part in the 14 hour event; the students will not be allowed any food, technology, blankets or beds for the duration of the event. They will be restricted to using their gym facilities only as they sleep rough overnight to get a taste of what homelessness is like and in doing so they will be raising funds to aid those who struggle to find comfort every evening, the students will also be going hungry with all food locked away. They will also have no access to social media with their mobile phones switched off.
While the perception is that young people are always on social media, going hungry for 14 hours will be a much tougher assignment than going without their mobile phones.
The students initial goal is to raise $700 with all monies raised going towards our local organisation WRAD (Western Region Alcohol and Drug). WRAD provides support and treatment to those affected by addictive behaviours and associated issues and also supports young people through a range of key services and is a worthy recipient of the students fund raising.
We were shown a video titled “Working together.” An article about their group was recently published in our local paper, The Standard.
William, Ollie and Madeline were very pleased when President Steve handed over a cheque for $100. Further donations can be made by accessing the link below:
Speaker: Professor Gerry Quinn Chair; Gordon Curran (Vocational Service)
Presentation of the annual Rotary Deakin award to a student making excellent academic progress, who is actively involved in community or student services and who is in financial need. The club will be updated on recent developments at Deakin, including the introduction of a new science degree and the on-going success of the medicine program.
ROTARY clubs have called on the community to throw support behind a south-west project to help a rebuilding Papua New Guinea village.
Since 2011, Warrnambool’s clubs have joined a Geelong Rotary Club effort to support the Sariri village’s relocation, after the community was forced to rebuild due to several natural disasters.
A recent visit has prompted several Warrnambool members to put together a campaign aimed at helping the disadvantaged villagers become self-sustaining in forestry harvesting and agriculture.
Allansford resident Graeme Ross, a Rotary Club of Warrnambool past president, has donated a working Massey Ferguson tractor to the cause.
“After 55 years it’s never given me an ounce of trouble,” Mr Ross said.
But Rotary Club of Warrnambool member Tony Austin believes more help is needed to truly change living conditions at the battling village.
He said working tools, farming equipment and financial contributions would aid their effort to make a difference in Sariri.
It will cost about $10,000 just to transport the tractor after any required restoration work.
“We need to send the tractor in as reliable condition as we can,” Mr Austin said.
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“The last thing we need is for it to break down under a tree somewhere.
“They have no tools or equipment.
“The Rotary clubs can’t resource this work on our own.”
He said the impact of sending a working tractor and tools to the village would be immeasurable.
“This will be life-changing but it’s part of a bigger picture,” Mr Austin said.
“At the moment they live on a day-to-day basis of what they can grow and eat, but they want to go beyond that.
“They’re a bunch of people who have nothing and if no one helps them, that’s all they’re going to have.
“This has come from what we’ve seen on the last trip to the village.”
Sariri is a coastal area village on the north side of Papua New Guinea, comprised of about seven tribes and 2000 inhabitants.
Anyone who wants to donate money or equipment can contact the Rotary Club of Warrnambool or Warrnambool Daybreak.
(Article from the Warrambool Standard Newspaper 24 July 2015)
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A huge welcome to our newest Rotarian Louise Keogh. Louise is a catering manager, local agent for Lindt Chocolates, and together with husband Shane and family, has hosted some twenty exchange students over the years. What a great asset to Rotary! 
Congratulations Eric on winning $7.
