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
It’s been a busy couple of weeks – we kicked off November with Diwali celebrations on the 1st, followed by volunteering at the Pirate Ship Foundation – Ultimate Backyard Cricket Match on the 2nd. We also had our AGM on the 7th, and capped it off with the Rotary Foundation Celebration Dinner at Matilda Bay Restaurant on the 8th November 2024.
I look forward to the coming Friday luncheon (15th Nov) as we host the twenty-one Japanese guests, (19 students & 2 lecturers) who are Rotarians from Tokyo and are coming to Perth. For the last 35 years a College group from Kagoshima, Japan (sister city to Perth) come to Perth for 4 weeks for an English / Homestay program run by Study Tours Perth. They are accompanied by the College President, Mr Toru Minami, a keen Rotarian & member of Kagoshima East Rotary Club. The students aged 17 to 26 will speak & do a short cultural performance, with a number of the female students dressed up in their traditional kimonos. If you are yet to book, here’s the link - https://www.trybooking.com/CVFPD
On the 22nd of Nov, I’ll be attending the annual Steeltoes & Stilettos fundraiser organized by Reflections, Perth Rotary’s newest corporate partner. This event is a fun and unique fundraiser where the tradie world meets the glamour of the red carpet! WA's male and female tradies will be strutting their stuff alongside professional models on the runway, all to raise awareness about the ongoing risks of asbestos in the construction industry. I look forward to seeing Rotarians come out and support Cate Harman and her team at Reflections with their biggest fundraiser of the year. Booking link - https://steeltoes2024.raiselysite.com/tickets
Rotary Means Business Christmas Breakfast is scheduled for 3rd Dec at ANZAC House with the special guest speaker Brad Ness OAM. Get your tickets here: https://events.humanitix.com/rotary-means-business-christmas-breakfast-bn
And finally, we have on schedule the Perth Rotary November Family Picnic for 30th Nov being hosted by Ian and Viola Belton at Kings Park Vietnam Memorial Pavilion from 2-4pm. Please book via https://www.trybooking.com/CTXFH
Regards,
Manu Gupta
President | Perth Rotary Club 2024/25
PRESIDENT MANU'S CHALLENGE TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE PERTH ROTARY CLUB - CAN WE RAISE $40K from Perth Rotary via the Cash for Cans/Containers for Change?
Past Presiden
t Jeff Leach is growing a moustache for the month of November to raise funds for PROST - a not for profit charity assisting men to recover from prostate surgery. We want to help PP Jeff and our community by raising funds to set up another PROST group within Perth. President Manu will personally collect cans from your work place or home over the festive season and deliver to the recycling outlet. All you have to do is collect the cans and keep them aside. Ask your neighbors, family and friends to help. Lets see what we can achieve when we all work together.
I am committing to raising $40K from Perth Rotary in Cash for Cans in my year and help Jeff set 1 PROST up from Perth Rotary funding via the cans?
This is my Christmas appeal to YOU, the members of the Perth Rotary Club. I will report the funds we have raised at the President’s Cocktail Party, Thursday 30 January 2025 – ONLY IF we are able to get a decent amount 😉.
Friday 15 November 2024 | Kagoshima College. For the last 35 years a college group from Kagoshima, Japan come to Perth for 4 weeks for an English/Homestay program run by Study Tours Perth. Students are aged 17 - 26yrs. Booking link | https://www.trybooking.com/CVFPD
Friday 22 November 2024 | Steeltoes & Stilettos Ball, Rendezvous Hotel, Scarborough. Booking link - https://steeltoes2024.raiselysite.com/tickets
Saturday 30 November 2024 | Family Picnic, Kings Park. Come and join President Manu and family for a fellowship event at Kings Park. Ian & Viola Belton are hosting and promise an afternoon of family entertainment; good food and fine company. Booking link - https://www.trybooking.com/CTXFH
Friday 3rd December 2024 | Rotary Means Business Xmas Breakfast, ANZAC House. Booking link - https://events.humanitix.com/rotary-means-business-christmas-breakfast-bn
Friday 20th December 2024 | Perth Rotary Club Family Xmas Breakfast, Parmelia Hotel. Booking link - https://www.trybooking.com/CVWIK
Perth Rotary Club welcomes another new member .... Sruti Simon.
Sruti relocated to Perth in 2017 to pursue a Master's degree in Applied Finance. Originally from Botswana, she completed her undergraduate studies in Cape Town, South Africa. Since her arrival in Perth, she has amassed valuable experience in the finance sector, holding positions as a Finance Manager and Investment Banking Analyst. Currently, she serves as a Business Development Analyst for a Mining Royalties Company, where she applies her expertise to drive strategic initiatives and support business growth.Beyond her professional career, Sruti is deeply committed to mentoring and empowering children who face educational disadvantages. She aspires to continue her advocacy for educational equity through her involvement as a Rotarian, channeling her passion into initiatives that foster opportunities for underprivileged youth.
Welcome to the Perth Rotary Club and Rotary International Sruti.
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