Newsletter #9 | President Jill

Tickets are NOW ON SALE | Your attendance is vital for the success of this event and for the work of the Perth Rotary Club. Funds raised this year will support two crucial causes:

1. The Salvation Army's program for Women and Children affected by Family and Domestic Violence.

2. Continuing to promote and raise awareness for our Perth Rotary Centenary Project: "The Barry Marshall Research Institute for Infectious Diseases."

We need you, your family, and your friends to join us! Secure your tickets this week and help us make this evening a success on every front. 

Booking Link :

Afternoon Matinee - TicketsWA.com      Evening Gala - TicketsWA.com     Evening Gala VIP - Please email - viennapops@rotaryperth.org.au 

Subject: This Friday! Celebrate Diwali & Hear from the Consul General of India

Join us THIS FRIDAY, 17 OCTOBER 2025, for our next fortnightly meeting at the Parmelia Hilton Hotel!

Our featured speaker is Ms. Kajari Biswas, Consul General of India to Western Australia and Northern Territory. Ms. Biswas will speak about the increasingly vital WA–India Relations and her role in this important area of Western Australian activity.

A Special Diwali Celebration - We'll be celebrating the Festival of Diwali with a special buffet-style meal featuring delicious Indian cuisine. Diwali, the "Festival of Lights," symbolizes the victory of light over darkness and knowledge over ignorance. It's a joyful occasion, and we invite all Rotarians and community members to share in the celebration!

Important Booking Deadline:

• Bookings must close at 3:00 pm on Tuesday, 14 October 2025.   Booking link:  https://www.trybooking.com/DFQXD

Don't miss out—secure your spot today!

Perth Parmelia Hilton 14 Mill Street Perth

Running for Impact & Fighting Modern Slavery

We have some outstanding achievements to celebrate from our members:

• Marathon Man: Congratulations to Immediate Past President Manu Gupta, who completed yet another full marathon! Manu successfully ran the Melbourne Marathon in a time of 4 hours and 29 minutes. He reported "near-perfect" running conditions—not too hot, not too wet—just right for the achievement!

• Fighting Modern Slavery: A huge thank you to Past President Wesley Sim for successfully raising $14,000 as part of the Uniting Church's Pong-a-thon! These vital funds will go towards the fight against Modern Day Slavery.

What is Modern Day Slavery? It is an umbrella term covering practices like human trafficking, forced labour, forced marriage, and the worst forms of child labour. It involves the use of coercion, threats, or deception to exploit individuals, often vulnerable children, for personal or commercial gain, stripping them of their freedom of choice. Thank you, Wesley, for your incredible support in combating this terrible scourge on our modern world.

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President’s Update & Good News Callout

I am currently attending the Marshall Centre Community Engagement Event to learn more about the important work happening within the centre. I look forward to sharing a detailed update with all members in the next newsletter.

Do you have a Good News Story? We want to hear about your community service, personal achievements, or Rotary projects! Please share your story and photos with our community by emailing president@rotaryperth.org.au to be featured in our fortnightly newsletter.

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Rotary Youth Exchange (RYE) Update

Our Rotary Youth Exchange Student, Elliot Notelaers, is back in action!

Elliot recently attended the RYE Briefing Weekend and returns to school for Term 4 on Tuesday, 14 October 2025. He had a restful holiday break, which included catching up with friends for soccer, experiencing caviar for the first time at a High Tea, and a quick trip to Mandurah to visit the Giants sculptures.

Host Families Needed! We encourage all members to invite Elliot to your homes for a meal or include him in a family activity when the opportunity arises. It’s a fantastic way to enrich his cultural experience in Perth!

 

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 Perth Rotary Board 

Meets this Tuesday, 14 October 2025.  The September Quarterly report has been emailed to all members Thursday 2 October.  Hard copies of the report are available for members should it be required.  Please email - president@rotaryperth.org.au.   Portfolio Directors are calling members to committee meetings so as to progress our various projects.  You are asked to please attend when invited so as to share the load of our Community Engagement and Project Work.  

 

Perth Rotary AGM -

Thursday 30 October 2025.  5.30pm for a 6pm prompt start.  This is a FREE event, however your RSVP and registration via the try booking link is vital.  Please RSVP on line at the following link:  http://www.trybooking.com/DGGWR  Should you not be able to attend, please complete and return your proxy to secretary@rotaryperth.org.au.  

PERTH ROTARY | FELLOWSHIP DATES for your diary.... 

In the meantime, you can show your support and pride by ordering our special Centenary Shirts and Caps.

Please click on the following link to place your order: https://shop.fullypromoted.com.au/perthrotary. You have the option of ordering shirts in either Blue/Yellow or White/Navy color combinations. A special thank you to Ashley Whitworth for his dedication in developing the logo and ensuring these items are available at an affordable price.

For members of other Rotary clubs, Ashley can also include your club's logo in place of Perth Rotary's. The Centenary of 100 years of Rotary Service to Western Australia is a celebration for all in WA Rotary, and we encourage everyone to join us in marking this significant milestone.

• Perth Rotary Business Lunch & Diwali Celebration |  Friday 17 October 2025.  Booking link:  https://www.trybooking.com/DFQXD
• Perth Rotary AGM | Thursday 30 October 2025.    Booking link:  http://www.trybooking.com/DGGWR 
• Perth Rotary Vocational Visit #1 Community Engagement Day - Barry Marshall Centre | Monday 13 October 2025.  Booking Link https://rotaryperth.org.au/Stories/marshall-centre-community-engagement-event
• Perth Rotary Vocational Visit #2 - St Georges Cathedral | Friday 7 November 2025.   Booking link:  https://www.trybooking.com/DFQXT