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Issue 28 of 2017-2018: 14 January 2018
DATES TO PLAN FOR OR KEEP OPEN 
  • 14-20 January 2018 International Assembly, San Diego, California, USA
  • 29 January 2018 Applications for District 9465 Membership and Club Building Grants program close on 29 January 2018 - see details below.
  • 23 February 2018 Baldivis Charter Party - see details below
  • 23 February 2018 The inaugural Wear a Rotary Shirt Day - see full details below.
  • 16 March 2018 district officers training (at District Conference)
  • 16-18 March 2018 District 9465 Conference at Margaret River. 
  • 14-15 April 2018 president elect training seminar
  • 28-29 April 2018 club officer training (Goldfields) - includes Foundation grants management and governance seminars
  • 6 May 2018 club officer training (Metropolitan) - includes Foundation grants management and governance seminars
  • 20 May 2018 club officer training (Collie) - includes Foundation grants management and governance seminars
  • 24-27 June 2018 Rotary International Convention, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
 
 
 
DISTRICT 9465 2018 CONFERENCE - Margaret River
16 - 18 March 2018
 
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The Margaret River 2018 District Conference Committee has closed ‘Early Bird’ registrations and changed My Booking Manager accordingly. Full registration fee how applies with registrations closing at midnight on Friday 23 February 2018. Bookings are available at: 
 
 
Any other enquiries should be sent to conferenceregistrations@rotary9465.org.au
 
JANUARY IS VOCATIONAL SERVICE MONTH
 
Integrity and ethics
 
Promoting integrity through ethical behaviour is an essential part of what it means to be a Rotarian. Two standards developed by Rotarians — The Four-Way Test and the Rotary Code of Conduct — provide a road map for ethical behaviour in the workplace and other areas of life.
 
The Four-Way Test
 
The Four-Way Test was conceived in 1932 by businessman Herbert J. Taylor, a member  of the Rotary Club of Chicago who served as Rotary International president in 1954-55. Having taken on the task of saving a company from bankruptcy, Taylor developed the test as an ethical guide to follow in all business matters. The company’s survival was credited to this simple philosophy. Adopted by Rotary International in 1934, The Four-Way Test remains an essential standard against which Rotarians measure ethical behaviour. It has been translated into dozens of languages and promoted by Rotarians worldwide.
 
The Four-Way Test Of the things we think, say or do:
 
  1. Is it the TRUTH?
  2. Is it FAIR to all concerned?
  3. Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?
  4. Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?
 
Rotary Code of Conduct
 
The Rotary Code of Conduct (formerly known as the Declaration of Rotarians in Businesses and Professions) provides a framework for ethical behaviour that all Rotarians can use, together with The Four-Way Test, in their business and professional activities.
 
As a Rotarian, I will:
  1. Exemplify the core value of integrity in all behaviours and activities
  2. Use my vocational experience and talents to serve in Rotary
  3. Conduct all of my personal, business, and professional affairs ethically, encouraging and fostering high ethical standards as an example to others
  4. Be fair in all dealings with others and treat them with the respect due to them as fellow human beings
  5. Promote recognition and respect for all occupations which are useful to society
  6. Offer my vocational talents: to provide opportunities for young people, to work for the relief of the special needs of others, and to improve the quality of life in my community
  7. Honour the trust that Rotary and fellow Rotarians provide and not do anything that will bring disfavour or reflect adversely on Rotary or fellow Rotarians
  8. Not seek from a fellow Rotarian a privilege or advantage not normally accorded others in a business or professional relationship
 
Advancing high ethical standards in the workplace
 
As leaders in their businesses and professions, Rotarians can advance high ethical standards by setting a positive example among employees, associates, and the community in general. All types of work-related interaction offer an opportunity to encourage ethical behaviour. Here are a few specific ways that Rotarians can integrate ethics into their daily work life:
 
  • Discuss and emphasise honesty, accountability, fairness, integrity, and respect when hiring and training employees.
  • Praise and encourage the exemplary behaviour of your colleagues.
  • Demonstrate your personal commitment to high ethical standards in relations with customers, vendors, and business associates, treating each business interaction with care and consideration
 
 
FROM DISTRICT AND CLUBS, DISTRICT 9465
 
 
 
DOES YOUR CLUB SUPPORT A FOOTBALL CLUB WHO NEED NEW UNIFORMS?
 
TO ALL ROTARY CLUBS IN DISTRICT 9465: A call for expressions of interest
 
Thanks to the generosity of the Melville City Football Club (soccer), our club has over 100 superseded football kits - mainly jerseys and shorts but with some extra gear (socks, sunglasses).
 
 
Most are green and gold (a few other colours). The majority of the jerseys have the Melville City logo, so are probably best suited for remoter communities. All the shorts and other items have makers' logos etc but are otherwise unmarked.
All the items are clean and in excellent condition, many are still in their original packages.
 
If you are supporting sporting or community groups that can make productive use of any of these items, please send details to secretary@rcbooragoon.com.
 
By agreement with the Melville City Football Club, first preference will be to have them go to communities and groups in Western Australia but clubs with relevant programs elsewhere in Australia or overseas are also welcome to apply.
 
 
HANDICAMP
 
 
 
 
Handicamp: A week full of fun and challenges and a lifetime of experiences.
 
14 - 20 January 2018
 
Handicamp is a week long live in camp for 18 to 35 year old people with disability, who are teamed with a “buddy” for a week of fun and adventure. The camp is based on double participation and reward, run by a volunteer Rotary committee and nursing support. 
 
Handicamp’s purpose is for growth through new experiences and to develop greater understanding of others needs and challenges.
 
The week is full of activities designed to foster camaraderies and also challenge. Some of the activities include archery, abseiling, water sports, bingo, karaoke, ten-pin bowling and visits to the Zoo and Adventure World.
 
All participants are sponsored by a Rotary club for their accommodation, meals and activities.
 
For more information email: handicamp@rotary9465.org.au or call Jodie on 0412 329 859
 
MORE INFORMATION & FORMS
 
 
 
RYLA BEACH PARTY
 
District 9465 Membership and Club Building Grants 
 
Applications for our District 9465 Membership and Club Building Grants program close on 29 January 2018. APPLY NOW.
 
 
 
 
BALDIVIS CHARTER PARTY
 
 
 
If you have problems with booking please contact Baldivis Rotary Club President Leanne Knowler at:
 
Mobile:  0430 572 901
 
 
ROTARY WEAR A SHIRT DAY
The inaugural Wear a Rotary Shirt Day will be held on 23 February 2018.  The purpose of the day is a no cost marketing activity to create more awareness of Rotary. Each Rotarian is asked to wear a Rotary shirt all day to create conversation and get people to ask What is Rotary?
This is an initiative from our District that is now Australia wide and possibly world wide in the future.
 
 
ROTARACT MASQUERADE CHARITY BALL (NEW)
 
 
 
 
 
WILLETTON ROTARY COMMUNITY FAIR
 
 
 
1.2 million trees before Earth Day on 22 April 2018
 
Our very own RI President Ian Riseley and partner Juliet, have asked all clubs to assist their goal of planting one tree for every Rotarian - 1.2 million before Earth Day on April 22, 2018. See the brochure here for further details.
 
Can this be your club's way to show the world you're Making a Difference?? 
 
 
FIJI TREK (INTERPLAST)
 
 
 
 
NEPAL TREK Annapurna 2018
 
Join ShelterBox Nepal Trek between 3-16 September 2018 and help ensure no family goes without shelter following a disaster or humanitarian crisis. See the flyer here! 
 
HIGHLIGHTS
  • Help ShelterBox rebuild communities after disaster strikes
  • Experience the majesty and mysticism of the Himalayas
  • Immerse yourself in the spectacular scenery of Nepal’s Annapurna region
  • Discover bustling Kathmandu, the beating heart of Nepal
Get more information and register:
 
Tel: 1300 905 188
 
 
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