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Issue 33 of 2017-2018: 18 February 2018
DATES TO PLAN FOR OR KEEP OPEN
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 Assistant Governor 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
7 July 2018 District 9465 Changeover Dinner (NEW)
DISTRICT 9465 2018 CONFERENCE
Margaret River 16 - 18 March 2018
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Think you’ve left it too late to get accommodation for Conference, think again?
Margarets Forest (9758 7188) has a special for Rotarians and still has 2 bed/2 bath apartments available – just $272 a couple for 2 nights or $360 a couple of 2 nights – get some friends together and make the decision to book – there are only 10 days to go or less, if capacity is reached. Register for Conference at:
Parking at the Conference venue is restricted to hotel guests only, for everyone else, parking is available on Mansfield Street, drive West past the hotel and take the first left, there is easy access to the hotel from there
Catch up with old friends at our Welcome to Conference 6.30pm Friday, drinks and substantial canapes with food baskets available after 8pm – party until late, the hotel is ours for the weekend
You are encouraged to wear your Club polo shirts during the Conference
Dress code for the Telstra Business Centre Bunbury Banquet is Dress to Impress, so dress up and pack your dancing shoes and celebrate to the sounds of Perth band Rewind
Only 10 days to go, or less if capacity is reached, book now at:
(3) Any queries please direct them to Marilyn Hopkins on 0418 941 056.
FEBRUARY is Peace and Conflict Prevention / Resolution Month
ROTARY PEACE FELLOWSHIPS
Conflict and violence displace millions of people each year. Half of those killed in conflict are children, and 90 percent are civilians.
We refuse to accept conflict as a way of life. Rotary projects provide training that fosters understanding and provides communities with the skills to resolve conflicts.
HOW ROTARY MAKES HELP HAPPEN
Through our service projects, peace fellowships, and scholarships, our members are taking action to address the underlying causes of conflict, including poverty, inequality, ethnic tension, lack of access to education, and unequal distribution of resources.
Rotary makes amazing things happen, like:
Improving quality of life. Rotary members founded the People for People Foundation, which has helped 10,000 families afford food, clothing, rent, utilities, medications, and other necessities.
Raising awareness of bullying. Rotaract clubs in the Philippines conduct anti-bullying campaigns in schools to teach children how to handle conflict peacefully from an early age.
Protecting domestic violence survivors and their families. The U.S. state of Louisiana has the fourth highest incidence of death caused by domestic violence. Local Rotary members met this issue by helping a shelter provide food, clothing, legal advocacy, and counselling to over 500 women in one year.
Australia Rotary clubs raise awareness and funds to prevent domestic violence and support its victims.
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.
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 herefor further details.
Can this be your club's way to show the world you're Making a Difference??
DISTRICT 9465 CHANGEOVER DINNER 2018
Venue: South of Perth Yacht Club
Date: 7 July 2018
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
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