The Club AGM this week was very well attended and our guest speaker Nicola Gatto provided a very informative video on deafness and hearing loss. The video highlighted how difficult it can be for people with a hearing impairment to participate fully in their family, work and school environments.
At the meeting, on behalf of the Club, I was pleased to accept an award from the Rotary Foundation for our financial support to the End Polio Now: Countdown to History Campaign presented by Dennis Shore.
Our guest speaker this week, Nicole Gatto, an experienced audiologist, shared a short film with the club members highlighting the complexity of the issues related to deafness and hearing impairment that often go unnoticed and are poorly managed by many in our community.
Deafness and hearing impairment encompass a spectrum of experiences that profoundly influence individuals across various stages of life. It can surface at birth or emerge later due to various factors. Understanding the challenges and experiences faced by those with hearing impairments sheds light on the importance of empathy, communication, and support in their lives.
This festive season, Rotary Hawthorn will continue our tradition of supporting those in the community who are less fortunate. Currently, we have 2 main focuses for which we are seeking member support.
Our friends at Camcare have advised that donations of food and groceries have dropped considerably during the course of the year, reducing Camcare’s normally robust supplies of emergency relief goods. (Apparently, most emergency relief providers are experiencing this).
The impact is so dire that Camcare has decided to concentrate on continuing to provide food staples and essentials rather than providing Christmas treats.
The request is for members to purchase a few extra items of non-perishables when they shop to support Camcare in providing emergency food relief.
Angela Taft, one of our new Members for 2023, has been very active in her role as Emeritus Professor and former Director, Judith Lumley Centre, La Trobe University, in her campaign to prevent violence against women and children in all societies.
Angela was instrumental in the writing and promotion of a practical step-by-step guide for students and health professionals on how to safely support survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault and child abuse.
Gender-based Violence and Healthcare in Timor-Leste by Kayli Wild, Katrina Langford, and Guilhermina de Araujo is written in English and Tetan, the language of Timor-Leste.
Once you have booked please let me (David Pisterman) know to add to other members attending so rooms can be booked for the Conference.
Early booking finishes December 15th when prices will go up .
Pre the 15th December pricing is $340 Rotarians, partners and friends. First-time attendees are $250, and attending the Foundation Breakfast (well worth it, ) is only $40/per head
The Club dinner will be at the Rifle Brigade Hotel. ( More details to follow.)
It will be a conference to remember as the venue is excellent and a great lineup of speakers has been organised. For more information, go the the District website: Rotary D9800 conference 2024
A jester, court jester, fool or joker was a member of the household of a nobleman or a monarch employed to entertain guests during royal court. Jesters were also traveling performers who entertained common folk at fairs and town markets, and the discipline continues into the modern day, where jesters perform at historical-themed events. Wikipedia
Jill Weeks continues to provide excellent speakers for our information and entertainment. See the website to keep abreast of upcoming events and speakers, and watch your email for invitations.
Terry Kitchen always seeks to finalise numbers by Monday 8.30am Please register your attendance, or let Terry know if you can't make it.
