The Raveane's are back in town,with President Sue chairing the Meeting.
But where is Alon???? Anyhow,
My Fellow Rotarians,
Just back from a wonderful holiday . Thank you Past President Alon for deputising for me while I was away.
It was great to see and welcome Past Presidents Ken Chung and Les Walsh and special guest Dick Buttel to our Meeting .
Our guest speaker,Rotarian Kerri Chittenden Co Founder of So They Can outlined and detailed a proposed WASH water project in East Pokot a very impoverished area in Kenya in collaboration with the Rotary Club of Nakuru in District 9212 .
A reminder of our Board Meeting this Thursday at 6 pm.
See you next Monday
Sue
No Guest Speaker this week ,our normal Club Discussion will take place .Sue will advise the agenda.
Last Meeting - Monday 15th of October 2018,
The International Toast was proposed by Sue to the Rotary Club of Honolulu , Hawaii
Visitors included Ken Chung , a Club Member and a resident of Koh Samui . Ken was accompanied by Dick Buttel.
Also present was Les Walsh , our prodigal son escaping the tropics.
News
the missing toiletries box was found. Ross is the most fragrant Club Member.
Discussion on the Rotoracts Meeting,challenge around getting 18 to 30 year old's interested. Maybe discussion with the local Church,Pheonix House and others.Won't have any attendees at the Meeting on the 25th as it clashes with our Board Meeting,on at the same time
Request from local council to look at funding the annual power bill of $3-4000 to light up the flag on top of the Five ways Flag Pole outside the Crows Nest Hotel.Requires more discussion with the Council
Angelo mentioned his trip to Timor Leste back in August where he inspected the plan and site for the Teacher Training School in Maliana,report attached (Maliana Update)
There will be a BBQ as an upcoming Children's Week event on Thursday ,the 25th of oct at the Crows nest Community Centre . Our Club has been asked to provide 2 volunteers.
we now have a new credit card "gizmo",which was ably demonstrated by Alon.These items always involve a new app and for use at Club Meetings and BBQ's.For those wondering about it,go to "Square Point of Sale" uTube video for the demonstration.
Keri Chittenden ,Co-founder of So They Can, was our Guest Speaker this week ,talking about her recent trip to Kenya,and what she believes is a break through in our project with the Nakuru Rotary Club of Kenya
Firstly Keri attended the first graduation of 120 students that had completed their education(to year 8 level) at the So They Can School . In addition they have started a basket weaving co-operative for up to 30 women to teach them some skills and generate some income.
Next was the visit to East Pokot , where ,along with three members of the Nakuru Club , they assessed the needs of 5 schools in the area and the urgent need for WASH programmes(sustainable water, sanitation, hygiene (collectively referred to as WASH), and education projects using the expertise and resources available through two of Rotary’s areas of focus: basic education and literacy and water and sanitation.)Following the visit,there was a recommendation that Nakuru Club pursue a Global Grant to address the urgent needs of the East Pokot area and select a cooperating organization that is experienced in WASH in schools,and has the ability to execute projects in a timely fashion at a reasonable cost.(see full details in the stories section)
Reminders
Tuesday 23rd October - the Rotary Club of Roseville Chase has a presentation by Prof Philip O'Connell on 'Donatelife', Organ and Tissue Donation!
Thursday 25th October 2018 - Board Meeting at IPP Alon’s Office, Northbridge
Thursday 25th October 2018 - Australian Rotary Health, A NIght to Meet the Reseachers, at Lidcombe Catholic Club
Thursday 25th of October 2018-Rotoract Meeting,Dougherty Community Centre,Victor St. Chatswood
Saturday,27th of October 2018-Epiphanies Concert,shows at 2pm and 7:30pm at the Seymour Centre ,Chippendale,a Rotary Health fundraiser for mental health research
Bunnings BBQ,on the 27th of October,could all members please check the roster.
Tuesday,30th of October 2018-Presentation by the Honourable Michael Kirby at Mosman Rotary, Mosman Hotel,12:30pm
Sunday 4th of November 2018-Chatswood Club is holding a Movie Matinee Session in aid of Polio Relief at the Westfield Cinema in Chatswood,Bohemian Rapsody
Monday,the 26th of November,Rotary Foundation Dinner at Sydney Olympic Park
Friday 29th - 31st March 2019 - District Conference
Based on the needs assessment of 5 schools in East Pokot there is an obvious and urgent need of WASH programs in the schools. There appears to be an enabling environment for a successful project and high engagement with multiple key stakeholders during the needs assessment. There was a wide range of data collection tools used to ensure accurate representation of needs is being reported. It is recommended that Rotary Club of Nakuru pursue a Global Grant to address the urgent need and select a cooperating organization that is experienced in WASH in schools, has the ability to execute projects in a timely fashion, and has reasonable costs.
the Rotary Club of Roseville Chase, has a presentation by Prof Philip O'Connell on 'Donatelife', Organ and Tissue Donation.
More than 1,500 Australians are at this moment awaiting transplant treatment.
This is an ideal opportunity for Rotarians, their families and friends to hear what they need to know about making a decision that may help save more lives.
Throughout the year, many of our Members visit outside organisations who play a part in our Community. This week, our 'Youth Director' visited the Police Citizens Youth Club (PCYC) in Falcon Street, North Sydney, where he was met by the new Manager, Daniel. A Tour of the facility followed, together with Daniel relating the many Programs they run for the benefit of our local Youth.
It is that time of the Rotary year when The Rotary Foundation is seeking as much support as each club is able to give to our Rotary Foundation, as project funds are distributed. The following is a letter received from the District Foundation Chair, Rotary District 9685;
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Keri Chittenden ,Co-founder of So They Can, was our Guest Speaker this week ,talking about her recent trip to Kenya,and what she believes is a break through in our project with the Nakuru Rotary Club of Kenya