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ROTARY CLUB OF HILLARYS BULLETIN # 6 for the Rotary year 2017-2018 February, 2018 Meeting - 15 January Our first meeting back for the New Year was a social barbeque at the home of President Greg. For those who were able to attend it was, apparently, a fun but soggy evening thanks to a big storm that hit. Meeting - 22 January President Greg welcomed all Members, guests and our Guest speaker Ciara Cooney from Inclusion WA. Employment Project The issue and problem we are trying to solve: People with disabilities are currently heavily underrepresented in work- places across Western Australia leading to significant social and health issues which end up impacting our whole society. Aim: The aim of the project is to establish networks with Rotary Clubs and Rotarians to increase opportunities for people with disabilities to gain meaningful employment. What we would like: Inclusion WA would like to speak with Rotarians who would consider offering a person living with a disability the opportunity to work. What do you need to do: Please contact Senior Inclusion Consultant, Ciara Cooney on 08 9201 8909 or via email at [email protected] for more information. February is Rotary Peace and Conflict Prevention/ Resolution Month 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.
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ROTARY CLUB OF HILLARYS
BULLETIN # 6 for the Rotary year 2017-2018
February, 2018
Meeting - 15 January
Our first meeting back for the New Year was a social
barbeque at the home of President Greg. For those who
were able to attend it was, apparently, a fun but soggy
evening thanks to a big storm that hit.
Meeting - 22 January
President Greg welcomed all Members, guests and our
Guest speaker Ciara Cooney from Inclusion WA.
Employment Project
The issue and problem we are trying to solve: People with
disabilities are currently heavily underrepresented in work-
places across Western Australia leading to significant social
and health issues which end up impacting our whole society.
Aim: The aim of the project is to establish networks with
Rotary Clubs and Rotarians to increase opportunities for
people with disabilities to gain meaningful employment.
What we would like: Inclusion WA would like to speak with
Rotarians who would consider offering a person living with a
disability the opportunity to work.
What do you need to do: Please contact Senior Inclusion
Consultant, Ciara Cooney on 08 9201 8909 or via email at
[email protected] for more information.
February is Rotary Peace and Conflict Prevention/ Resolution Month
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.
Meeting - 29 January
President Greg welcomed all Members and guests
Including our guest speaker, Sofie Park and her parents
Cathy and Chris.
Sofie Park is a member of the Sorrento Surf Lifesaving
Club boat crew. She and three other girls (2 from the
Mullalloo Club) have been training and working hard to
achieve the right to represent Western Australia in the
National Titles in the Eastern States. The team have been
energetically fundraising to help with the cost of travel
and the Rotary Club of Hillarys is pleased to support
them in their endeavour.
Our relationship with this wonderful community volun-
teer organization will be cemented further as we expect
the Clubs will attend our Fair.
Meeting - 5 February
Members and Guests, visitors and the Guest speaker
were warmly welcomed by President Greg.
Guest Speaker: Samantha Spiro from Mercycare
Samantha gave a very informative talk on all services
available to assist with keeping our elderly relatives in
their own homes.
She explained that the Home Care Packages are tailored
to suit each person’s needs and are designed to help
people stay in their home for as long as possible.
Home care packages are fully flexible, which means that
as needs change, the care package changes too.
Home care packages are funded through the
Commonwealth Government and some of the services
which can be included are:
Personal care, housekeeping/laundry, meal preparation,
shopping, transport, socialisation and gardening.
Peace and Conflict Prevention/Resolution
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.
Each year, Rotary selects up to 100 professionals
from around the world to receive fellowships to
study at one of our peace centres.
Through academic training, practice, and global
networking opportunities, the Rotary Peace Centres
program develops leaders who become catalysts for
peace and conflict prevention and resolution. These
fellowships cover tuition and fees, room and board,
round-trip transportation, and all internship and
field-study expenses.
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
antibullying 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.
100 peace fellowships are offered each year at Rotary Peace Centers around the
world 65 million people are currently displaced
by armed conflict or persecution $142 million has been raised by Rotary
to support peace
February is Rotary Peace and Conflict Prevention/ Resolution Month
Meeting 12 February
President Greg welcomed Members, Guests and the
Guest Speakers and their visiting colleagues from
Canada.
Guest Speakers: Paul and Sharlene Mavor - Medical
Cannabis Research Australia.
Medical Cannabis Research Australia is a non profit
organisation set up by Paul Mavor, a pharmacist,
Sharlene Mavor, a medical scientist and Tony Hume,
fundraiser. The organisation is committed to
improving the lives of Australian persons and
families by reducing the suffering, prevalence and
impact of a variety of diseases through the use of
medical Cannabis.
Sharlene spoke about the charity and some of their
education programs. In March 2018 they will be
giving lectures in 8 Australian states and territories.
They have also attended science based conferences
in the US, Canada and Israel. In May 2018 Paul and
Sharlene will be speaking at conferences in
Pittsburgh US and Bogota Colombia.
Paul is the first legal commercial importer of
cannabis and spoke about his journey from sceptic to
advocate. In comparison to alcohol and opiates
medical cannabis is low on the addiction scale and
virtually impossible to overdose on. There are 2
main ingredients - THC and CBD which produce
medical effects.
There is currently good evidence of the benefit for 6
main medical conditions that are being prescribed in
Australia: Chronic pain (biggest one), MS, Nausea in
Cancer related chemo, Drug resistant epilepsy,
Palliative Care, PTSD
There are also a large number of other areas where it
is being investigated especially neurological diseases
and cancer.
Cont...
You may all remember when Debbie Mason spoke
to us about this wonderful organisation.
On the last weekend of the month they hold a garage
sale their warehouse 5 John Street Bayswater The
last Saturday and Sunday of the month. They need
Volunteers on Saturdays from 10 am til 4pm and
Sundays 7am til 1pm. The jobs entail setting up,
selling and packing away. They also need volunteers
on Mondays and Thursdays 9am til 2pm. Sorting
donations.
Contact Debbie 0403 367 767
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ONE WAY TO SPREAD THE WORD!!!
February is Rotary Peace and Conflict revention/ Resolution Month
Meeting 12 February cont….
There are a number of other countries in the
world who have medical cannabis programs
such as Israel - 30,000 medical patients with a
population of 8 million, Canada 200,000
medical patients with a population of 35 million.
In the US 26 of the 50 states have a medical
program although it is federally illegal.
In Australia there are a number of ASX listed
and non listed companies hoping to grow
commercially although production is about 2
years away from patients. Patient access is still
limited.
Medical cannabis is a pharmaceutical disruptor
that may hold promise for some patients who
have no other treatment option.
President Greg then asked Members and guests-
for questions and there were many.
He then thanked Paul and Sharlene for their
interesting and stimulating talk.
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MORE FAIR REQUESTS…
Apart from the pre-loved toys we also
need prizes for the Prize Wheel. You
may recall from last year, we all
contributed to these prizes by
purchasing various household goods
such as toasters or kettles etc…
We don’t need to be restricted to
household items so let your hair down
and think what you’d like to win from
a Prize Wheel and go shopping!
The Fair day roster request form will
be handed out at the next meeting (19
February) so pleased find out when
your family and friends are available
to help on the day.
THE FAIR IS RAPIDLY
APPROACHING!
AND...before we get there we need your
help please.
We ask all Members, Honorary members,
Friends of Rotary and anyone you can
think of to gather pre-loved toys, soft toys
or others for our ‘Adopt a Toy’ Stall. This
is Heather’s ‘baby’ so please round the
toys up and give them to Heather. Her
washing machine has been keeping her
fascinated as she watches teddies and
Cabbage Patch dolls going round and
round!!!
February is Rotary Peace and Conflict Prevention/ Resolution Month
February is Rotary Peace and Conflict Prevention/ Resolution Month
Linda welcoming our Exchange Student, and farewelling Dakota off to-
Chiara Lehmann back from France Sweden
We look forward to hearing from Chiara when she presents to the Club.
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Rotaract WA would like to invite you, your partner and your fellow club members to
celebrate this occasion with us. Please join us on Saturday March 3rd at Tompkins on
Swan, Alfred Cove, 7pm til late. An invitation with more information is attached.
Tickets are $55 and include a buffet dinner and dessert. Ticket sales close on February
21. Tickets are available at www.trybooking.com/TRKZ
As we now have our own 2 Rotaract Clubs, it would be lovely if some of us could
attend.
The Gadabout Members
David and Angela - 22 Feb - 12 March, 31 March - 6 April, 16 July - 23 August
Heather and Ray - 2 March - 16 March, 1 May - 29 May
Jeff and Dawn - 14 June - 28 June
Peter and Maureen - 2 March - 20 June
Peter and Sue - 3 March - 13 April
Anil and Saundra - 19 March - 2 April
Martin and Louise - 22 February - mid April
Forgive me if I’ve forgotten anyone - there are so many of you!!!
THE BOARD
President Greg Hopson (0426 189 183) [email protected]
Immediate Past President Peter McKenzie (0404 453 922) [email protected]
Club Service Giles McCaw (0438 216 936) [email protected]
Secretary Jenni Wilke (0403 167 982) [email protected]
President Elect Stuart Hyde (0429 773 310) [email protected]
Treasurer Mark Kitson (0412 869 831) [email protected]
Membership David Siddall (0420 789 664) [email protected]
Community Service Stuart Hyde (0429 773 310) [email protected]
International Service Peter Henson (0418 942 046) [email protected]
Youth Service Jane Wake (0432 743 644) [email protected]
FAMILIAR???
PLEASE REMEMBER TO LET GILES KNOW IF YOU ARE ATTENDING OR NOT
BY THE PREVIOUS FRIDAY MORNING ON (0438 216 936) OR [email protected]
Meeting Program
19 Feb - Ed Jones - Outback Air Race
26 Feb - No meeting as we are attending the 4 Way Speaking semi final on Wed 28th at Mindarie.
If you haven’t booked yet please use this link.
https://www.trybooking.com/book/event?embed&eid=349968
5 Mar - No meeting - Public Holiday
12 Mar - Hosting 4 Way Speaking Final
19 Mar - No meeting - Fair recovery
26 Mar - Neil Cumming - Wellness Program
2 April - No meeting - Easter Monday
February is Rotary Peace and Conflict Prevention/ Resolution Month
