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We were very fortunate to have District Governor Pat speak to us this morning at our combined club meeting with South Perth Burswood and Victoria Park. Pat had to brave the traffic on the freeway and almost didn't make it in time. 
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We had the wonderful opportunity this morning to hear some stories told to us by Ross Capes, player, umpire, umpires' coach and finally armchair critic of that great Australian game - Aussie rules football. 
Outgoing President Michael and Incoming President Alan are seen here with their respective banners at our special Handover Breakfast held on Sunday morning at Royal Perth Golf Club's facilities.
Sara from Starrick spoke to us at our meeting about a Respectful Relationships Programme she is involved in introducing to government primary schools to help reduce the incidence of violence particularly towards women.
This morning we heard from Tyana Orlando. About 18 months ago we sponsored her to attend her first National Youth Science Forum event in Brisbane January 2020. She came back to talk to us today about her second event.
The Swanbourne Primary School's Lego Club got a real boost this morning when we donated 2 tubs full of Lego to it. Staff member Kylie Pedler was at our meeting to accept these tubs on the club's behalf.
This morning we had the privilege of listening to Kim Wedge from Ngala who spoke about a programme they run to support their staff. This programme is called "Reflective Practice". 
Our guest speaker this morning was Adam Johnston, Physiotherapist and member of the Rotary Club of Belmont. He spoke about his vision to develop a multi disciplinary approach to health care which he has now got in place in his facilities in Epsom Avenue, Belmont.
We love giving Lego to deserving groups. This morning (Tuesday 13th April) was no different.
Over the weekend I joined hundreds of other people at the Dual District Rotary Conference, held at the Optus Stadium. I was entertained, informed, fed, and challenged by what was said at the conference.
It is always interesting to find out a bit more about one of our club members. This week we learned more about our Incoming President - Alan Thomson.
Today is Rotary International's birthday. So to celebrate we were asked to wear our Rotary Teeshirts. We three did.
Despite restrictions still in place here in WA because of the latest case of Covid-19, these Club members made it to the meeting.
Lyndsey Fitzgerald, CEO of the Jacaranda Community Centre got a lovely surprise mid December when members of the Ascot Rotary Club presented them with several gifts. The first gift was some comfortable outdoor chairs to use in their centre. The second gift was some 22 handbags that had been filled with personal items for them to hand out to those in need.
Ascot Rotarian, Jodie Sparks, spoke of her experiences as one of the international trainers to provide support for Incoming District Governors this morning at our twice-monthly meeting.
Rotarians around the world know what it means to receive a Paul Harris Fellowship award. Well so does Kerry-Anne Andrew now. She is seen here receiving her PHF from President Michael this morning.
Christmas is a time for giving without expecting something in return. This morning we gave to RUAH bagloads of items.
At our meeting last Tuesday evening we welcomed District Governor, Colin Burns to our club. 
ALAN THOMSON IS THE INCOMING CLUB PRESIDENT FOR 2021
Alan is a relatively new member of our club - of only a year or two, but he has been with us for much longer than that as a partner of one of our esteemed members - Bev Poor.
At our meeting yesterday we said farewell to Gren Courtland, our last founding member of the Ascot Rotary Club as he embarks on a new chapter in his life - one that does not include having to get up for our 7.00 am meetings. We wish him and his wife Jill all the very best.
Now that October is finally finished Stephen and Joanna Kendall might find themselves with a little more time on their hands. They did a fantastic job of getting our virtual version of Bricktober up and running. 
At our last Zoom meeting Hugh Langridge provided an insight into the work he has done over many years to ensure items are correctly imported and exported to wherever it needs to go.
Our other guest this morning also stepped up and provided us with information about what is happening in the City of Belmont.
Bruce thought he was coming as a visitor to our meeting this morning. Little did he know that he would end up being one of our guest speakers.
Well done Ascot Rotary Club - you have done a great job.
This morning we provided 2 sets of Lego Playtubs to Guildford Grammar School.
Oyster Shucker extraordinaire is how you would describe Jerry Fraser who came to our meeting this morning to show us how easy it is to shuck oysters.
We only have one more sleep to go until our Virtual Bricktober event commences.
Our guest speaker this morning was Judi Lane from the Harry Perkins Institute, located here in Perth, West Australia.
This morning's guest speaker, Kathleen Brand, gave us an insight into the ways that people who are victims of domestic violence need support.
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