To mark the beginning of The Rotary Foundation Month, much of our focus at tonight’s meeting was on the life-changing work the Foundation does both at home and abroad.

 

We were fortunate to have one of our own, Lynne Duckham OAM, a Community Economic Development Technical Coordinator with The Rotary Foundation Cadre of Technical Advisers, share her insights into the Foundation’s impact and the remarkable projects it supports.

 

We were also privileged to welcome Rotary International Director Jennifer Scott AM, of the Rotary Club of Greater Blue Mountains, who joined us fresh from the highly successful Rotary South Pacific Conference on the Gold Coast. Jennifer complemented Lynne’s presentation by sharing inspiring firsthand accounts of the life-changing service projects being delivered by Rotarians around the world thanks to the Foundation’s support.

We’re excited to announce that we have received $8,850 in funding from the ACT Government through the ACT Community Garden Grants Program.

 

The funding will allow us to support Community Services #1 enhance its community garden at Narrabundah. We will be adding new garden beds, improving water management with wicking beds and making the space more accessible for everyone to enjoy. The grant also helps provide training so locals can build their gardening skills and confidence.

 

We were delighted to join ACT Minister for Climate Change, Environment, Energy and Water, Suzanne Orr MLA on Tuesday, 4 November for the official announcement. Sincere thanks to the ACT Government for supporting this great local project that brings people together and helps our community grow.

We were honoured to be at Australian Parliament House on Monday, 3 November with Rotary International President-Elect Yinka Babalola, Rotary International Director Jennifer Scott AM, Polio Eradication Advocacy Task Force Chair Jessie Harman AM and Rotary leaders, meeting with federal politicians to raise awareness about Rotary’s work to end polio worldwide.

 

Throughout October, our efforts to raise awareness and funds for the End Polio Now campaign garnered plenty of attention and today we extended that advocacy to parliament by donning our bright red End Polio Now shirts in support of Rotary’s mission.

 

It was a privilege to stand alongside Rotary leaders and share this important message with our nation’s decision-makers. We’re so close to ending polio for good.

What a weekend for us at the Rotary South Pacific Conference. 

 

 

Our President-Elect Claire took to the stage to moderate a session, ‘My Rotary Journey,’ where past participants of Interact, Rotaract, RYLA and Youth Exchange shared how their Rotary experiences shaped their lives and launched their ongoing journeys of service.

 

 

While Peter was hard to miss in his bright red End Polio Now shirt, taking laps around the Gold Coast to keep the message of polio eradication front and centre.

 

 

Michael spent time connecting with Rotaractors, learning about the fantastic work they’re doing in their communities and exploring how those ideas could be brought to life here in Canberra.

 

And to top it all off, we had the honour of updating Rotary International President-Elect Yinka Babalola and his wife Preba on our club’s projects and impact.

 

It’s weekends like these that remind us of the power of Rotary!

We had a fun afternoon at the Radford College Twilight Fete helping out on the Rotary stand with the Rotary Club of Jerrabomberra and the Rotary Club of Canberra Burley Griffin.

 

The atmosphere was fantastic, with plenty of smiles and great conversations.

 

It was a wonderful opportunity to share what our Club is all about, the projects we run, the groups we support and the ways we make a difference right across the ACT.

 

We loved chatting with students and families about the opportunities Rotary offers for young people to grow, develop and get involved in the community. Thanks to all those who dropped in and had a conversation.

On Wednesday, 29 October, we held our first Rotary Information Night to provide new and long-term members with a short course on our Club, Rotary International and the impact they can have on the community through service projects.

 

It was a great opportunity to come together in a casual setting to share a meal and some insights on the incredible work of Rotary!

 

We are incredibly grateful to have an energetic Membership coordinator, Peter Hill, who arranged such a worthwhile and meaningful night.

 

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