Rotary Activities: A Busy Fortnight
The past two weeks have been bustling with events, and I’ve had the privilege of attending many on behalf of our Club.
The countdown has begun – just 6 weeks to Christmas! I hope everyone is starting to get excited and kicking into planning mode for the season ahead. Whether it’s organizing the Christmas party or starting on those gift lists for family and friends, now’s the time to get it all sorted. Remember, Black Friday sales are starting on 25th Nov (and some online stores have already started early!), so start making your lists and jump on the sales as soon as the boards go up.
As for me, I’ll be staying in Perth this Christmas with the family and looking forward to catching up with friends while everyone’s on break. Have you considered buying your family tickets to the Vienna Pops Family Matinee as a Christmas Gift and also as a great way to kick off the New Year? Tickets - https://www.ticketswa.com/event/evening-vienna-pops-new-years-eve-concert
Past President Jeffery Leach is once again putting himself (& his body) on the line to raise funds to help Men adjust to life after prostate surgery.
Perth Rotary Members volunteer to help raise funds for further research into Childhood Brain Cancer at the annual Pirate Ship Foundation Backyard Cricket Match held at the Bailey Brewing Co, Henley Brook on Saturday 2 November 2024.
Get ready to be dazzled by the stars of the night at this year's spectacular New Year’s Eve Gala Concerts. Please go to ticketsWA to get your tickets for either the Afternoon Matinee or Evening Gala
Rotary WA’s Give a Feed campaign is a strategic, targeted, vocational and community service initiative, intended to bring new business and community contacts (and ‘new money’) in touch with local Rotary programs and local clubs, by raising awareness of what Rotary can do when working together for the greater good. You can find out more on this initiative at www.giveafeed.com.au or by following our Facebook updates at @RotaryOutWest, @HeirissonRotary or @GiveaFeed.
Thanks to a generous donation from one of our members’ employer, 25 laptops have been provided to three schools in Machakos County, Kenya—Misuuni, Miumbuni, and Kwale.
As we prepare to celebrate Diwali – Festival of lights around the world, I am really looking forward to the celebration this year with the members of Perth Rotary on Friday, 1st November 2024. I will be attending the lunch with my family and hope I get to celebrate it with lots of members of my Rotary family.
President Manu and the Board of Directors of Perth Rotary Club are very pleased to welcome Reflections on board as a Corporate Member of the Perth Rotary Club.
Last Monday, 21 October 2024 was Mesothelioma Awareness Day. This is one of the most important reasons Perth Rotary Corporate Member, Reflections exists, to support people diagnosed with mesothelioma, and the people who care for them.
Members are asked to reflect and perhaps send a message of support to anyone you know who is dealing with mesothelioma or has lost someone to this tragic disease.
Hello Members and Friends of Perth Rotary,
I have spent the last week in Hobart with my family as we celebrated the 1st birthday of our daughter, Mansha.
RAC Concert Superpass 2024 Tickets now on sale!
Go to https://perthrotary.auraffles.com.au/ and click in the ‘buy tickets’ button.
The proceeds of this year’s raffle will once again assist The Salvation Army in providing urgent care and long term support to people experiencing hardship and disadvantage.
The prize entitles the winner to a double pass to one performance of each concert at RAC Arena for 12 months, commencing on 1st January 2025 and ending on 31st December 2025.
What more could you ask for!
Ticket sales close on 12 November, so be quick to buy your tickets!
Rui Fernandes with the winner, Welisarage Fernando
On 5th September, Perth Rotary hosted this event at ANZAC House in the city. Organised by Perth Rotary and the Four Way Test Speaking Contest District Committee 2024, the event was a huge success. The 85 attendees enjoyed the evening and the venue, filling the room with a lot of fellowship and warmth on that cold night.
Have you got your tickets yet?
This year we’re bringing the same magical experience you know and love to the Winthrop Hall, while Perth Concert Hall undergoes renovations. Join us for an unforgettable night of music, celebration, and joy as we ring in the New Year in style!
Choose from the Matinee Family Concert or the Evening Gala Concert and treat yourself to a night to remember 
I write to give you a quick snapshot of a few of the ongoing youth activities in our club:
Firstly, Rotary Western Australia will receive 24 young and talented international Rotary Youth Exchange (RYE) students this year. I am proud to announce that our club will host a student from the metropolis of Taipei in Taiwan.
Malaria, although not common in Australia, is a significant threat to human health and life globally. Supported by Perth Rotary, Honours Student Sergiu Lospa has started his Honours project on the K. senegalensis and antimalaria research project at Curtin University. He will visit Perth Rotary to share his progress later this year.
Read more from Sergiu about this project, that will make a difference to many lives.
We should all be very proud of the resounding success of our Kimberley Dental Team (KDT) visits in 2023. In a notable change for 2024, as we transition towards retirement, we have one combined busy trip of 4 clinical weeks planned in May.
What time is it?! Newsletter time... (not 'game time' - reference for those that have watched the Last Dance)... now, where was I, newsletter time.
How are You! I hope doing well. Easter is around the corner, a lovely time to slow down from our fast paced lives and enjoy the Easter Break for what it means to you.
Hello Rotary family,
Hoping as you read this message, life is well.
I woke up this morning feeling extremely positive, the sun is shining, I, along with my fellow Perth Rotary board members had a productive board meeting last night, successful client meetings yesterday, tasty dinner waiting for me last night when I got home after board meeting, great run into work this morning with little traffic - gee, does it get any better :)
Winning Ticket #756
Kym Colotti of Neergabby
Kym Colotti of Neergabby
Congrats to Kym, our Concert Superpass charity raffle winner 
Kym will receive a double pass to each concert at the arena in 2024 PLUS a $1000 food and bev voucher 
Kym will receive a double pass to each concert at the arena in 2024 PLUS a $1000 food and bev voucher Thanks to the generosity of West Australians, the raffle raised just over $56,000 for our long-time community partner, The Salvation Army WA. This amount equates to assisting over 2,000 people struggling through the cost-of-living crisis with emergency support.
It's that time of the year again! Let's get ready to farewell 2023 and usher in 2024 with friends at the Vienna Pops New Year's Eve Concert! For a VIP experience, email viennapops@rotaryperth.org.au
For more information of the event: Vienna Pops 2023
Rotary Western Australia Rotary Leadership Institute (RLI) team delivered yet another excellent two-part leadership development program this October. This is the first RLI Training Program held in Western Australia after two Rotary Districts in Western Australia were combined into one big new District 9423 on 1st July 2023.
This project has raised well over a million dollars, but we still need stamps!
"Right now, more than 100 million people around the world have been made homeless by natural disaster and conflict. We’re working to change this.
Build your Rotary Knowledge!
"I extend an invitation to members across Western Australia to participate in the Rotary Leadership Institute Training. It is a great opportunity to strengthen your leadership skills and learn more about Rotary with likeminded people."
Ineke Oliver, District Governor 9423.
New data has revealed a 25 per cent increase in the number of deaths from prostate cancer in Australia since 2007, prompting calls for greater awareness of the disease.
Hello Members and friends of Perth Rotary,
Welcome to our latest newsletter.
Where do I begin? I know where, thanking Helen and Jeff Leach for hosting yet another Bon Fire event at their farm. 70+ in attendance, a beautiful calm night filled with joy. Long table set out where people sat and enjoyed their dinner looking out to the pasture, fire pit at the front of the residence creating a relaxing ambiance.
Where do I begin? I know where, thanking Helen and Jeff Leach for hosting yet another Bon Fire event at their farm. 70+ in attendance, a beautiful calm night filled with joy. Long table set out where people sat and enjoyed their dinner looking out to the pasture, fire pit at the front of the residence creating a relaxing ambiance.
If you know someone who is 14-17 years of age who is
- Wanting an opportunity to develop and challenge themselves
- Looking to develop their self-esteem and confidence
- Interested in developing skills including leadership, teamwork, communication, goal setting and problem solving
- Wanting to build a network of young people and to make new friends
- Excited for a weekend of fun
Then we'd love to have them attend the RYPEN camp from 15th - 17th September 2023.
Creating Hope in the World is our theme this Rotary year.
At our first ever Rotary Western Australia District Cluster meeting on 17th August, our district governor Ineke Oliver inspired us to create hope in the world as we work together. We heard from the President of each of the Rotary Clubs in our cluster - Karrinyup, Beaufort, Elizabeth Quay, Perth City East, Perth - as they gave a quick brief of their latest projects.
Perth Rotary Member Rui Fernandes has delivered on his wish to share Indian cuisine with some of his fellow members on Saturday 12th August. Supported by President Elect Manu Gupta, Rui not only organised a magnificent Indian tapas brunch at the Glassy Junction in Perth CBD. He also arranged for a Glaucoma Australia presentation on the effects of glaucoma, especially for older people.
Once again, Jeff and Helen Leach opened their farm gates for their annual bonfire evening on 19th August, inviting Rotarians and families and friends to join them. The weather was perfect. The fellowship and dancing were fantastic. The bonfire was magnificent. See for yourself in the photos below!
Hello Members and friends of Perth Rotary,
How is it already August? Only two weeks to go till Spring! Is it too early to start asking what your plans are for Christmas?!
I hope this newsletter finds you well. It has been an exciting couple of weeks in Perth Rotary. On Friday 4 August, Perth Rotary hosted its 4 Way speaking contest. Three amazing year 10 students presented their speech in the allotted 6 minute time frame. The winner, Alfred Keane from St George's Anglican Grammar School, went on to compete in the district semi finals this week and won. A great lunch well attended, thank you to all that came along and filled the room and were a part of the great atmosphere.
Written by Suzanne John and sung at the Perth Rotary Celebration Dinner, led by John Garland, to the tune of Volare
Perth Rotary’s 95th President, Linken Fragomeli, was raised on the grazing lands of Mount Barker and Albany and wants to inject that passion for growth and community spirit into his new role.
Linken was sworn in as President last week at a gala dinner at the Claremont Sailing Club attended by more than 200 members.
Greetings from the Rotary Cub of Perth……….Scotland!!!
I have just taken on the Presidents role and was delighted to receive a copy of your newsletter this week. It's great to see your club thriving and having a busy schedule. I thought you might be interested in our monthly newsletter put together by our club secretary Shelagh.
Pass on our regards to President Linken and all club members.
All the best
Bill J McDonald.
Members and Friends of the Perth Rotary Club,
Welcome to my third newsletter where I (with a smile) share a brief note on the arrival of Marlena, our 23/24 exchange student. Covid-19 introduced a new vocabulary to us, we began talking about the 'new normal', Zoom meetings were being locked in calendars at every chance. The acronym 'WFH' was set in stone. The ATO (a pre-existing acronym) even jumped on board with regard to a deduction for home expenses, 'WFH rate'. We saw Covid-19 stop international travel, Rotary exchange as we knew it, sadly came to a grinding halt. But that was then, we are now in the 2023/24 Rotary year and Rotary exchange is back on!
On Saturday 22nd Marlene Von Gossler was welcomed by Perth Rotary at Perth airport, our first Rotary Youth Exchange student since covid.
Anzac House, Veteran Central, Perth home of the RSL, was the perfect venue to listen to the brave exploits of a squadron of 20 Australian Spitfire Pilots during WW2.
The Hon. Peter Dowding SC.
Dr. David Leith.
President Linken Fragomeli.
Dr. David Leith.
President Linken Fragomeli.
Members and Friends of the Perth Rotary Club,
Welcome to my second newsletter, where I focus on members coming together and building the momentum that our great club has such a history of achieving.
Linken Fragomeli,
President 2023-2024, Perth Rotary
Did you know that our new Rotary International President, Gordon McInally, is passionate about mental health? His three initiatives are creating hope in the world for people challenged in this way. Read on for how our club can help.
Members and Friends of the Perth Rotary Club,
Welcome to our new Rotary year. Let's create some hope in the world together, along with our new Rotary International President, Gordon McInally.
KDT Update May Trip 2023 We have not long returned from an excellent 4-week KDT May Kimberley trip. Preparations are now well in hand for our return to the region on the 22nd July for one week.
Cambodia Family Support (CFS)
June 2023 Update for Rotary Club of Perth
We continue to be grateful for Rotary Club of Perth’s sponsorship (since 2008!)
On the 1st July, at Government House, Rotary Western Australia was launched!
Rotarian Ulrich collecting used stamps to help those in need.
On 1 July 2023, the two Rotary Districts in WA will merge to become one (District 9423) and will be known as Rotary Western Australia. We invite you to join with us in celebrating Rotary Western Australia!
Will you sacrifice a few hours on your day off to acknowledge the people who sacrificed a lot more than that?
Perth Rotary | Host Families Required
PERTH ROTARY LOOKS AT WAYS TO GROW ASIAN MARKETS
Perth Rotary’s traditional Chinese New Year lunch this year focussed on ways in which WA could build a stronger economy by improving entrepreneurship with Asia.
Treat yourself and your loved ones this Christmas to the 2022 Vienna Pops VIP Experience & Count down the Near Year in style!
More than just music, it’s a celebration!
Join a collection of WA’s internationally celebrated artists and local rising stars together with Musical Director Mark Coughlan and the Vienna Pops Orchestra this New Year’s Eve.
More than just music, it’s a celebration!
Join a collection of WA’s internationally celebrated artists and local rising stars together with Musical Director Mark Coughlan and the Vienna Pops Orchestra this New Year’s Eve.
Congratulations to Akash Bisnath of Mount Lawley, the winner of the Golden Ticket Raffle 2022.
Rotarians visit to Cambodia 11-14 November 2022
Cambodia Family Support (CFS) is a registered Cambodian non-profit organisation, founded in 2008.
The organisation is run by Cambodians for Cambodians. It works among the rural poor in Battambang province, and more recently, Pailin province, using a holistic approach to poverty reduction.
If you missed the inspiring Path of Hope Interns Blake Bond & Jessica Yang presentations at our meeting on the 18th November, you can see them here:
The Golden Ticket Raffle is on!
The money raised will provide meals for those who are homeless, crisis bed use, and food provisions for the breakfast meal program run by The Salvation Army.
Enter now!
Path Of Hope invites you and your co-workers to join us at a special event to launch next year’s Gala and its special theming for 2023.
These students are inspiring and of great benefit with their involvement as interns and volunteers to the Path of Hope project. Well Done Jessica & Blake & the POH Team!
Tens of thousands of West Australian families will struggle to put food on the table this Christmas.
Hunger is a growing crisis in Western Australia with at least half a million people struggling to afford enough food to eat in the past year. Sadly more than 100,000 are children.
SHELTERBOX AND ROTARY
ShelterBox and Rotary International are official partners in disaster relief.
On Friday 9th December, ahead of this year's World Human Rights Day, you can support this vital partnership by taking part in the ShelterBox Giving Day District Challenge.
Announcing the formation of the Recreational Vehicle fellowship of Rotarians Western Region, you are invited to an "interest meeting".
Registrations are open for the Rotary WA Joint District Conference
Full conference early bird price of $225 is available until 15 December.
RAWCS | National Flood Appeal (RARF) Australia
Please support RAWCS in the National Flood Appeal -To raise funding to provide financial assistance to flood victims in Australia.
Club Assembly
“It is not the strongest or the most intelligent of a species that survives…. It is the one most adaptable to change”. This is a quote from a chap by the name of Charles Darwin – it is one of my favourite quotes.
VIENNA POPS LAUNCH EVENT CANCELLED – NEW DATE TBA
Unfortunately due to the Public Holiday, the difficult decision has been made to cancel the planned event launch.
Please continue to check emails and newsletters about the event. Ticket Sales will still begin on 23 September, 2022, so please watch out for this.
In August 2022, parts of Pakistan received almost 3 times their national average rainfall. Over 33 million people affected (15% of population) with almost 1,500 killed.
Our Priorities:
- To help people survive.
- To prevent the spread of disease.
- Deliver HOPE. The fire of resilience is powered by HOPE.
Your donation can help make a difference in saving lives and giving the survivors a chance to rebuild.
KDT Update July/August Trip 2022
We have recently completed our second KDT Kimberley trip for 2022 and are delighted to report that we were able to provide a dental service in the towns of Halls Creek and Fitzroy Crossing as well as visiting 5 communities detailed below.
The first team for July/August trips started from sunny Broome on Sunday the 24th July
June Oscar AO, began her speech for the 2022 Sir Wallace Kyle Oration at the University of Western Australia with the reference to Service above Self and how we can all contribute to the community to improve our society. This relates straight to the heart of all that Rotary stands for and will resonate strongly with Rotarians and how we conduct ourselves.
June conveyed the important message that “We all need to find and use our voice together to be caring and equitable for a sustainable future”
I would like to offer my special thanks to the many Perth Rotary Club members who have offered support to the board and I over the past couple of months.
A few notable notes will follow:
- We have been transitioning to a new Rotary Year and things are settling down. We are looking ahead for the coming year with many of our regular events and fundraising activities coming up.
- We will have a few decisions to make at the Club Assembly on September 30th – please come along. The Friday lunch meeting will take a different format and will be a facilitated planning session.
- District Governor, Ineke Oliver will be attending and has been a huge support to us all – for several months.
- We will continue to hold our regular Friday meetings at the Parmelia Hilton Hotel. On behalf of the board, I would like to offer sincere acknowledgement to the Hawaiian Group for their support
Rotarians are invited to a FREE workshop and training day, Saturday 15 October - 9.30am - 3pm at the John McGrath Hall, 97 Hensman St, South Perth. Learn more about starting a Rotary Project through RAWCS (Rotary Australia World Community Service). For more information please email comms.western@rawcs.org.au
On behalf of the Board and Members we all congratulate Isabella Marchesani on winning First Place in the District 4 Way Speaking Competition - last weekend. Isabella will now represent our Club and District 9455 in the State Finals to be held Thursday 8 September and hosted by the Crawley Rotary Club at the UWA Club. All Perth Rotary Members are encouraged to come along and support Isabella. Tickets can be purchased on line - www.trybooking.com/CBBRA Please purchase asap. Congratulations once again Isabella and also Perth Rotary Members Manu Gupta and Rebecca Tolstoy who gave of their time to support the students.
On behalf of the Board and Members of Perth Rotary, we extend our sincere sympathy, prayers and love to two of our Rotary Families who have experienced loss this past week.
PRID Dr Ken Collins, AM CStJ CitWA has been an outstanding example of 'Service Above Self ' and has upheld the very essence of what it is to be a Rotarian. Vale Dr Ken, our thoughts are with his wife Diane, Family members and the Rotarians of Freshwater Bay Rotary Club. Please see below for details of how you may honour Dr Ken's memory.
We also extend our sincere and heartfelt sympathy to DG Ineke Oliver who is currently inter-state with family after the sudden passing of her brother Ray. RIP.
Congratulations to Isabella Marchesani, Mercedes College who spoke on the topic of "Challenging Stereotypes" and won the Perth Rotary Club 4 Way Speaking Competition Heat. All three Colleges were well represented with passionate; well researched and intelligent arguments for their respective topics. Congratulations to Runner-Up, Linus Miller, St Georges Anglican College, who spoke about the "Power of a Good Book" and Harshil Khoosal, Ashdale Secondary College who's topic was "Teenage Stereotypes"
We wish Isabella all the very best as she represents our club at the District Finals to be held Saturday, 13 August. Members are encouraged to attend in support of Isabella and can book on line - www.trybooking.com/CAYUM . Thank you to Rotarians Wesley Sim; Kim Hurley and Manu Gupta who worked hard to ensure that all was in place and ran smoothly on the day.
This week we look forward to hosting our Club heat of the 4 Way Speaking Contest. For the first time we have three schools represented competing against each other to represent our club at the District Finals. We look forward to hearing from
St George’s Grammar School: Linus Miller (Topic: The Power of a Good Book)
Ashdale Secondary College: Harshil Khoosal: (Topic: Teenage Stereotypes)
Mercedes College: Isabella Marchesani (Topic: Challenging Stereotypes)
Please book on line to attend lunch and support our club youth portfolio activities - https://www.trybooking.com/CARVK More information below.
Help us to raise funds to provide clean, potable drinking water for over 100 orphaned school children in Ndola, Zambia. We have 30 tables of 8 available for $160 per table.
Welcome to another incredible week for Perth Rotary and all Rotarians around the globe. This week we look forward to inducting our first new member for the 2022/23 Rotary Year, Susie Staton. More details about Susie below.
Please join us 5.30pm Thursday evening at the Parmelia Hilton Hotel to welcome Susie and hear from:
Past President Stephen Inouye; President Elect Linken Fragomeli and Chair of Rotary Means Business Marty Graham
as Perth Rotary puts the "Spotlight" on these esteemed members. An evening not to be missed. It promises to be entertaining; enlightening and inspiring.
Booking link for Thursday Evening, 21 July 2022 - https://www.trybooking.com/CARFK
The Perth Post News features President Maree Gooch, Perth Rotary Club.
For one night only, travel to the ENCHANTED FOREST
for a night full of magic.
for a night full of magic.
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Join the Rotaract Club of Perth in our efforts to raise money for the Centre for Asylum seekers, Refugees and Detainees (CARAD).
Come & JOIN US at the Rotary International Convention | Melbourne Australia
Welcome to the 2022/23 Rotary Year when we are asked to "Imagine Rotary". What does Our Club look like to you? How do you "Imagine" Rotary impacts your family; your community; our world?
KDT Update May Trip 2022
We have not long returned from an excellent 3-week KDT May Kimberley trip. Preparations are now well in hand for our return to the region on the 22nd July for three weeks.
We remember and give thanks for Bryan Mickle, a long-time member of our Club, and President 1984-1985. He joined our Club in January 1971.
We extend our sympathy, condolences and prayers to Irene and the family.
Easter approaches, and once again we’re invited to think about life and death. What is it to be alive? It’s not just a theological question. It’s a question that affects how we tackle each day. It’s also a question that affects our Club.
What is to be alive? I guess we could say that, on the surface, a successful Club is one where the members are satisfied and the accounts balance. Everything flows smoothly. No waves. No anxiety. Universal contentment. And we have our four fundamental principles as our strength and stay: ‘Is it the truth? Is it fair? does it build goodwill and better friendships? Is it beneficial to all concerned?’
Dear Friends,
I’d like to emphasise the importance for us to do all we can to attend our Friday lunchtime meetings. Of course there is Rotary Means Business and the occasional Thursday early evening occasion. However, our Friday meetings remain at the heart of our Club’s life.
This week our thoughts and prayers are with the people of the Ukraine – with those who have fled their homes; with those who have nowhere to turn for security; with those who have remained and are facing destruction and possible death; with those who are determined to resist the invasion of their homeland by force of arms.
It’s time for some heart-felt congratulations.
Two weeks ago we had our first lunch meeting of the year at the Duxton Hotel with a celebration of Chinese New Year. And what a celebration it was! Everything was themed – the décor, the menu, the ambiance, the topic, the Sergeant. Nan set the ball rolling with her usual Hollywood aplomb, Sandy Chong gave a superb presentation of the cultural and political factors influencing business relationships with our regional neighbors, and the intensity of the occasion was captured by our ace paparazzi Wesley Sim. Our sublime journalist Barry Thornton, who could have made a healthy living during the Watergate saga of the 70s, but is best remembered for his cricketing fame, made sure a vivid account was front and centre of the Perth Post, Chinese Community Newspaper, and Jeff Leach excelled even himself with a range of fines as broad as the Seven Seas.
Article & photos from the Perth Rotary Chinese New Year Luncheon in the Perth Post (Chinese community newspapers) published on 17th Feb 2022.
Wishing all our Members & Friends of the Perth Rotary Club a Blessed Christmas and Joyful New Year. Please enjoy the holiday period, take the time to rest and relax ready to come back stronger, more energetic and enthusiastic for all things Rotary in 2022.
Please read below for events and booking links. Please book into our events as soon as possible, this will greatly assist the Club Services Fellowship Team.
President John.
The myths of Christmas and their eternal meaning to us span centuries.
In the end, Christmas is all about hope.
The run-up to Christmas continues. Congratulations to Larry and his team for organising a highly successful Rotary Means Business Breakfast at the Duxton last Tuesday. The room was full and all those present enjoyed themselves. Well done, Larry.
We have three functions left in our calendar this year.
Service Above Self
Perth, WA 6000
Australia