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14 Aug 2020 Lee Musumeci PSM \| Challis School “Don’t Stop The Music”....and more! Aug 14, 2020 12:30 PM Perth Rotary Lunch Meeting \| Lee Musumeci PSM \| Challis School The Westin Perth \| 480 Hay St Friday 14th Aug 2020 12:30 for 12:45 pm Start $55 per person Lee is a pioneering Principal with a reputation in WA as a leader in education. In 2010 she was awarded WA Primary Principal of the year, followed by Australian Primary Principal of the Year in 2011. In 2015 she was named in the list of ‘100 Most Influential West Australians’. The Challis Story is one of positivity, optimism and strong leadership to support and improve the educational outcomes of children and families of disadvantage. Principal, Challis Community Primary School Recipient of: Public Service Medal (PSM) 2020 You must RSVP to a Paperless Post Invite, as it is essential we have exact attendance numbers in advance for the Hotel, as required for Covid-19 compliance. “Perth Rotary Invite List” To ensure you get your Perth Rotary Meeting and Event Invites, send your full name and email address to: Info@rotaryperth.org.au and we will put you on the List
21 Aug 2020 Hugh Stowell \| Distinguished Clubs of the World “a peak behind the curtain” of some of the most exclusive clubs in the world... Aug 21, 2020 12:30 PM Perth Rotary Lunch Meeting \| Hugh Stowell \| The Distinguished Clubs of the World Association The Westin Perth \| 480 Hay St Friday 21st August 2020 12:30 for 12:45 pm Start $55 per person Join us for: “a peak behind the curtain” of some of the most exclusive clubs in the world The Distinguished Clubs of the World Managers’ Association (DCW) is a professional association of Club Secretaries of the 25 most prestigious private clubs in the world. In 2019 Hugh Stowell, Club Secretary of The Weld Club here in Perth, was appointed Chairman. This is the first time in the association’s history that the chairmanship has been bestowed on a manager of a club in the southern Hemisphere. Like Rotary Clubs, The Distinguished Clubs of the World Association covers the globe and regardless of geographical location faces the same challenges as Rotary – falling membership, changing values and remaining relevant in the 21^st century. In Hugh Stowell’s address he will give “a peak behind the curtain” of some of the most exclusive clubs in the world and share the life lessons learned running a prestigious membership based organisation. You must RSVP to a Paperless Post Invite, as it is essential we have exact attendance numbers in advance for the Hotel, as required for Covid-19 compliance. “Perth Rotary Invite List” To ensure you get your Perth Rotary Meeting and Event Invites, send your full name and email address to: Info@rotaryperth.org.au and we will put you on the List
27 Aug 2020 Dr Sandy Y L Chong “Leading Nonprofits - Adapting to the Post-Pandemic Era” Aug 27, 2020 Perth Rotary Evening Drinks Dr Sandy Y L Chong \| President \| UNAAWA “Leading Nonprofits - Adapting to the Post-Pandemic Era” The Westin Perth \| 480 Hay St Thursday 27th August 2020 5:30pm for 6:00pm Start $40 per person Canapes & Cash Bar Trybooking Link: www.trybooking.com/BKRLC The disruption caused by COVID-19 around the world is unprecedented, and non-profits are no exception. Facing declining revenues and membership, how can leaders deal with the disruption, pivot, and apply digital knowledge to transform organizations? How can a volunteer-based organisation stay relevant while better serve our members and society at large so that no one gets left behind? In this talk, Dr Sandy Chong, President of the UNAAWA, will share the challenges in adapting to the new digital norm, best practices learned, and supporting our community to thrive in a post-pandemic world. A Harvard alumnus, founder of Verity Consulting and the President of the UN Association of Western Australia, Sandy earned her PhD (2003) specialising in digital commerce and international business communication. With over 15 years of experience leading international growth projects regionally and globally, Sandy is passionate about driving business performances with social impact. A strong advocate of international trade and economic empowerment as pathway to peace and security, Sandy is the Winner of Asia's Top Sustainability Women of the Year; Stevie Awards for Women in Business, USA; and Singapore Management Consultant of the Year Award. You must Book via Trybooking. It is essential we have exact attendance numbers in advance for the Hotel, for Covid-19 compliance.
04 Sep 2020 Sara Franklyn & Des Pauley Direct Reach Ethiopia Sep 04, 2020 Perth Rotary Lunch Meeting \| Sara Franklyn & Des Pauley \| Direct Reach Ethiopia The Westin Perth \| 480 Hay St Friday 04th September 2020 12:30 for 12:45 pm Start $55 per person Perth lawyer and Dudinin farmer in the slums of Addis Ababa - What could possibly go right? Sara Franklyn Sara grew up in the South West and attended Bunbury Cathedral Grammar School. While in residence at St George's College, Sara studied Law at UWA. She then worked as a lawyer at Godfrey Virtue & Co, Clayton Utz Perth & Sydney, Medical Defence Association of WA and SRB Lawyers, while raising two children. After helping educate vulnerable street children in Ethiopia for 12 years, with the support of her husband Robert Franklyn, partner at Corrs Chambers Westgarth, Sara established Direct Reach Ethiopia in 2013. In the past 7 years DRE has been able to facilitate the self sufficiency of over 30% of our starting 100 children (aged 2-25years) through education. Sara has successfully completed the Avon Descent in a solo kayak; swam in a team in the Rottnest Island Channel Swim and won social hockey medals in Italy and Singapore with the Uni Associates Hockey club. Sara now serves on the Claremont Town Council as an elected member and sits on an ethics committee for the Harry Perkins Institute. Des Pauley After graduating from the Muresk Institute Of Agriculture with an Associate Diploma In Agriculture he owns and operates his own broad acre farm in WA's wheat belt, which enables him to continue his other passion, travel. With teenage nieces in mind, Des decided to sponsor a DRE student and after visiting Ethiopia on many occasions, has now developed a deep empathy and affection to the DRE community and his broad farming skill set has enabled him to spend many productive weeks helping them. Des provides a helpful, caring and handy role model for the DRE boys who mostly lack a father. His business, and private enterprise skills have also come to the fore in identifying business opportunities for some of the unemployed mothers and assisting them with those ventures. You must RSVP to a Paperless Post Invite, as it is essential we have exact attendance numbers in advance for the Hotel, as required for Covid-19 compliance. “Perth Rotary Invite List” To ensure you get your Perth Rotary Meeting and Event Invites, send your full name and email address to: Info@rotaryperth.org.au and we will put you on the List
30 Oct 2020 Blessing of the Fleet Oct 30, 2020 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM Blessing of the Fleet Friday 30th October - 4.15pm Latest One of the highlights of the club's social networking events, the BotF is one of the most fun Perth Rotary evenings. Entertainment to be provided by Reverend John, The Rotars, and a few, yet unnamed, swimmers….. Don’t forget to BRING A PLATE, YOUR OWN FOOD & DRINKS, and $10 per person for fuel. Eskies, ice and fridges provided on boats. Please note COVID restrictions will apply to sharing of food and numbers may be limited to ensure compliance. LOOKING FORWARD TO ANOTHER GREAT ROTARY CLUB OF PERTH FELLOWSHIP EVENING! RSVP: Larry Hirsch M: 0411 427 929 E: larry@chartermotgage.com.au As in previous years, participating Rotarians (guests) may wish to get on a boat leaving from the skipper’s pen at his home yacht club, or be picked up along the way, or picked up at one of our THREE MUSTER POINTS at Perth Flying Squadron (“PFSYC”) or South of Perth Yacht Club (“SOPYC”) or The Lucky Shag Pub at Barrack Square Jetty. It is the responsibility of the guests to contact the skippers directly to make the arrangements if wishing to journey from their home pen, or be at the Muster Points at the correct time. NB: The departure time from each of the respective yacht clubs (PFSYC & SOPYC) is 4.30pm – so please be on time so that we do not leave without you. There will also be a PICK UP at Barrack Street Jetty / The Lucky Shag at around 5.15pm. Boats and Skippers Information: TBC