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Rotary Information Weekly
April Is Child & Maternal Health Month
April is Rotary’s Maternal and Child Health Month. According to the World Health Organization, 5.6 million children under age five died in 2016. More than half of those deaths were due to conditions that could have been prevented or treated by access to simple, affordable interventions.
Rotary members provide help to mothers and children in need by offering families training in how to prevent mother-to-infant HIV transmission, how to breastfeed, and how to protect themselves and their children from illness.
Rotary members provide help to mothers and children in need by offering families training in how to prevent mother-to-infant HIV transmission, how to breastfeed, and how to protect themselves and their children from illness.
Broadbeach is playing our part through our joint sponsorship of the Malaria Vaccine Project with Southport & Hope Island Clubs. By far, most of the hundreds of thousands of deaths due to malaria are pregnant women and children under 5 years of age. 30 April is World Malaria Awareness Day.
ROMAC SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES
ROMAC (Rotary Oceania Medical Aid for Children) fulfils an exciting and very satisfying role within Rotary. It offers a unique chance to seriously help those who are disadvantaged. The reward received after being part of a team that repairs a child’s broken life and sees them return home fit and well, is unbelievable. The contact, humility and gratification are astonishing. It is perhaps why many of us joined and remain in Rotary
WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE PART OF THE TEAM?
Right now ROMAC is in the process of fulfilling its orderly succession plan.
The regular introduction of new people and fresh ideas ensures ROMAC continues its wonderful program. A program which, one way or another, has so far saved the lives of 500 children.
ROMAC is looking for Rotarians in the mould of those who have gone before; Rotarians who are self-motivated, committed and dedicated.
Two Australia and New Zealand wide positions are available:-
Deputy Chair
WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE PART OF THE TEAM?
Right now ROMAC is in the process of fulfilling its orderly succession plan.
The regular introduction of new people and fresh ideas ensures ROMAC continues its wonderful program. A program which, one way or another, has so far saved the lives of 500 children.
ROMAC is looking for Rotarians in the mould of those who have gone before; Rotarians who are self-motivated, committed and dedicated.
Two Australia and New Zealand wide positions are available:-
Deputy Chair
Operations Secretary
Interested Rotarians should contact Secretary Tony for further details.
WORKING BEE THIS SATURDAY
A working bee will be held at Cedar House, 46 Bonogin Road, Mudgeeraba this Saturday 28th April commencing at 9.00am and should conclude at approx 11.00am.
Please advise Service Director Harold if you are able to attend.
Dates for your diary
18 May: ROMAC Trivia Challenge
9 June: Masquerade Gala Ball hosted by Rotary Gold Coast & Burleigh Heads
30 June: District 9640 Annual Changeover
10 July: Broadbeach Club Annual Changeover Dinner
5 August: Rotary Gold Coast Ramble
6 October: Rotary Surfers Paradise 16th Charity Race Day (supporting Malaria Vaccine Project)
