Jan's Chat 24

Hello Daybreakers,    
 
This week Harpo’s market team raised nearly $400 at the Civic Green Market, all of which is profit thanks to Ian W and his jams, and those who have donated books. Hopefully next week will be as profitable.
Glenn presented me with the key to the new trailer, so it looks like it’s a goer for the markets at Lake Pertobe. A working bee on the weekend will check that it loads as needed and will work well for us.
 
 
I was mean enough to fine all those at the meeting who didn’t read last weeks bulletin, as proof that they had read it, they needed to answer a question about the Rotaractors, boom, got everyone. Don’t be expecting me to do that every week, I’ll surprise you again when you’re not ready, and least expecting it.
 
Our Guest Speaker Sherry Johnstone gave us a outline of her working life, that brought her to her current role as an indigenous early childhood educator and artist. She shared her story of winning an art prize to represent the impact of family violence, and her artwork featured on the front cover of a magazine.
 
 
Next week will be a continental breakfast and the cost will be $17.00
 
Remember to send your apology through to Steve on 0457 926 657 by Midday on Tuesday if you won’t be at the next meeting.
 
Please also notify Steve if you will be attending the meeting but not having breakfast, as the Mid City require seating as well as breakfast numbers.
 
Rotary - Making a Difference
 
Cheers,
Jan
 
 
 
This framed painting is to be displayed at the Warrnambool Police Station.
 
An explanation of the artwork by Sherry Johnstone titled "Hope"
 
  • The star represents the paper stars that are currently being made by community groups around the world as part of the “One million stars to end violence” project. These stars will be collated an displayed in the 2018 Commonwealth Games as a global symbol against violence.
  • The hands represent the physical aspect of violence and the damage they can cause physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually
  • The kneeling people represent the broken spirit of the victims of violence
  • Bunjil the eagle is well known for its exceptional eyesight and it represents children witnessing violence
  • The fire represents the trauma created from being exposed to or being a victim of violence
  • The boomerangs represent the cycle or pattern of violence that keeps coming back through generations
  • The people inside the star represent a visible wave of people working together to make a difference
  • The candlelight inside the people represents the burning desire and passion inside these people to make a change
  • The black and white patterns represent different cultures collaborating, like a woven basket our combined efforts intertwine to become stronger together
  • The waves of energy coming from the star points nurture seeds within it to create a change of thinking for our future generations
  • The light in the middle of the star represents hope. Hope that we can one day put an end to violence