We present Rotary snippets that you may have missed.
Farewell to a Rotary Great
Family, friends, and Rotary colleagues were deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Robert “Bob” Aitken on April 20, 2024, aged 78. Bob was an outstanding and popular Rotarian who took on many roles in our organisation and the wider community. Amongst the many people and causes he supported in a lifetime of service, his passion and dedication to the cause of ending polio was legendary.
To mark Rotary’s 104th birthday, Bob spearheaded a campaign which saw the sails of the Sydney Opera House lit up with Rotary’s End Polio Now message on February 24, 2009.
Article by PDG Murray Verso, End Polio Now Co-ordinator HERE
Spotted at RISPPO
Trustee Dennis Shore joined the group at Rotary International South Pacific and Philippines Office in Norwest, to update attendees on the activities of the Rotary Foundation Board of Trustees and emphasise the importance of Trustee Chair elect Mark Maloney’s “5 Magical Markers”.
It’s a tough life, Dennis and Lynda, sampling Kangaroo and other local delicacies.
(Although Dennis confides he had a "real" steak)
More HERE
Rushes in Spain
Sue and David Rush are holidaying in Spain, and they sent us some lovely photos.
David says they are cycling, but they are obviously sampling the wines, and they are certainly not roughing it!
Salud, amor y pesetas, y tiempo para gastarlas.
Adolescents’ Mental Halth
As if it were a follow-up to Rashi Kapoor’s recent article on Youth Services, Rotary In Review has an article “Stepping up to protect adolescents’ mental health”.
It then describes how three members of the Rotary Club of Highlands Ranch, near Denver, took a novel approach to the problem. This is only one of the reasons we support AustralianRotary Health. Full Story HERE (This story originally appeared in the May 2024 issue of Rotary magazine) |
Rotary’s Climate Therapy
“As the Earth’s climate alters, regions around the world are facing more intense storms, wildfires, floods, extreme heat, and other phenomena.”
Another feature from the May issue of Rotary in Review magazine explains that taking part in collective action may help relieve eco-anxiety.
Does that include drinking the Kool-Aid?
Oh well, read more HERE
Friends of the Auburn Tower
Cheryl Pisterman passes on information about this amazing concert: see her flyer under “Events”. It should be fun.
A District 9800 project is Rotary New Generations Service Exchange Scholarship - and one of the young recipients, Rachael Joyce, will be leaving for Germany soon to take up her scholarship. Hear Rachael and other young winners of the 2023 Boroondara Eisteddfod at the Concert Under the Tower, Auburn Uniting Church, 81 Oxley Road, Hawthorn, on Sunday 26 May 2024 at 2:30pm.
Bookings on TryBooking: https://www.trybooking.com/CQURX
Cancellation
Dylan Buchanan of The Salvation Army has notified us about the Salvo Hawks:
I regret to inform you that Round 4 footy scheduled for May 22nd has been canceled.
We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. We understand the excitement and anticipation surrounding this round of footy, and we share in your disappointment.
I will keep you all updated with new developments and the next round 5 date as soon as possible. Thank you for your understanding and continued support.
Back on Deck
How nice to see Dorothy Gilmour back after her recent car accident, where she was shunted on the Freeway,
As large as life, and swapping yarns with visitor Norm Franzi. Stay well, Dorothy!
Royalty-free images from PEXELS
TTFN
