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The Rotary Club of Moe recently held its 73rd Changeover at the Moe RSL with Rotarians and their partners.  Special guests included DG Paul Mee and Adele Mee, PDG Bill Degnan and Judy Degnan, AG Tim Wills, Don McRae - CEO of Latrobe Regional Hospital and Dave Swainsbury - Chairman of Gippsland Rotary Centenary House.

 

Congratulations to Robin Noakes who was inducted as the Club's 73rd President by DG Paul Mee.  

 

Congratulations to Robin Noakes and Roger Taylor who were named as Paul Harris Fellows.  Roger Taylor was presented with a double sapphire pin to acknowledge his leadership as Chair of the Golf Committee and his considerable contributions to the club.  Robin Noakes was presented with a sapphire pin to recognise his work as Chair of Youth and Vocational Service committee and the implementation of online communications during COVID.

 

Barry Dunstan was presented with the 'Rotarian of the Year' award

 

      

 

PHF Sapphire Awardees to         20 year Service Award to         10 year Service Award to

Maureen and Alan Bishop           Diane Wilkinson                      Helen Morrison

 

 Diane Wilkinson, Chair of International and Foundation Committee received a very heart warming email from Principal of St Keirans Primary School, Peter Mckenna, advising the Super Mooper books that she delivered to the school last week were "already getting great use out of the books"

Silver's Bar and Grill, 3-5 Hazelwood Road Morwell

 

Monday 30 May 6.15 for 6.30

                       

 

Club Assembly this Monday will be the last opportunity to submit numbers for this event.

 

[So far I have Taylors, Bishops, Morrisons, Koches and Harrisons, all x 2, plus Lyn and Hutchy]

 

Check the menu at gippslandeats.com.au for prices of starters, entrees and mains.

 

Hope that you can join us on this 5th Monday Partners' Night.

 

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		Water is essential to human life, yet many people take the gift of safe water for granted. Today, 1.1 billion people nearly 20 percent of the world population lack access to safe, clean drinking water, and 2.6 billion people lack access to basic sanitation facilities. Lack of safe water and adequate sanitation exacerbates the spread of preventable waterborne illnesses that result in the death of about 6,000 people every day, the majority of whom are children. Moreover, these circumstances are leading contributors to worldwide poverty and social instability. The Water Resource Group has been appointed to support Rotary’s efforts to address this important global issue.
During the next year, the resource group will provide information to Rotary Clubs and Districts and encourage them to take an active role in programs to develop water and sanitation resources. It will encourage every Rotarian to become aware of water-related issues and every Rotary Clubs to participate in a water or sanitation project. In addition, the resource group will attempt to identify and facilitate major Rotary water projects around the world, and will work to develop guidelines for best practices to support Rotary’s water and sanitation projects.

 

Why Join Rotary?

Rotarians are members of Rotary clubs. Rotary clubs belong to Rotary International. To become a Rotarian, you must be invited to join a Rotary club by a member of that club. A qualified candidate for Rotary club membership is an adult of good character and good business, professional, or community reputation. Here is what you can expect when you join Rotary! You will discover that the more you put into Rotary the more you will receive. The rewards of personal participation in Rotary are limitless, and we invite you to discover them for yourself: 1. Friendship: In an increasingly complex world, Rotary provides one of the most basic human needs: the need for friendship and fellowship. It is one of two reasons why Rotary began in 1905. 2. Business Development: The second original reason for Rotary's beginning is business development. Everyone needs to network. Rotary consists of a cross section of every business community. Its members come from all walks of life. Rotarians help each other and collectively help others. 3. Personal Growth and Development: Membership in Rotary continues one's growth and education in human relations and personal development. 4. Leadership Development: Rotary is an organization of leaders and successful people. Serving in Rotary positions is like a college education. Leadership: - learning how to motivate, influence, and lead leaders. 5. Citizenship in the Community: Membership in a Rotary club makes one a better community citizen. The average Rotary club consists of the most active citizens of any community. 6. Continuing Education: Each week at Rotary there is a program designed to keep one informed about what is going on in the community, nation, and world. Each meeting provides an opportunity to listen to different speakers and a variety of timely topics. 7. Fun: Rotary is fun, a lot of fun. Each meeting is fun. The club projects are fun. Social activities are fun. The service is fun. 8. Public Speaking Skills: Many individuals who joined Rotary were afraid to speak in public. Rotary develops confidence and skill in public communication and the opportunity to practice and perfect these skills. 9. Citizenship in the World: Every Rotarian wears a pin that says "Rotary International." There are few places on the globe that do not have a Rotary club. Every Rotarian is welcome - even encouraged - to attend any of the 29,000 clubs in 194 nations and geographical regions. This means instant friends in both one's own community and in the world community. 10. Assistance when Travelling: Because there are Rotary clubs everywhere, many a Rotarian in need of a doctor, lawyer, hotel, dentist, advice, etc., while traveling has found assistance through Rotary. 11. Entertainment: Every Rotary club and district has parties and activities that provide diversion in one's business life. Rotary holds conferences, conventions, assemblies, and institutes that provide entertainment in addition to Rotary information, education, and service. 12. The Development of Social Skills: Every week and at various events and functions, Rotary develops one's personality, social skills and people skills. Rotary is for people who like people. 13. Family Programs: Rotary provides one of the world's largest youth exchange programs; high school and college clubs for future Rotarians; opportunities for spouse involvement; and a host of activities designed to help family members in growth and the development of family values. 14. Vocational Skills: Every Rotarian is expected to take part in the growth and development of his or her own profession or vocation; to serve on committees and to teach youth about one's job or vocation. Rotary helps to make one a better doctor, lawyer, teacher, etc. 15. The Development of Ethics: Rotarians practice a 4-Way Test that governs one's ethical standards. Rotarians are expected to be ethical in business and personal relationships. 16. Cultural Awareness: Around the world, practically every religion, country, culture, race, creed, political persuasion, language, color, and ethnic identity is found in Rotary. It is a cross section of the world's most prominent citizens from every background. Rotarians become aware of their cultures and learn to love and work with people everywhere. They become better citizens of their countries in the process. 17. Prestige: Rotary members are prominent people: leaders of business, the professions, art, government, sports, military, religion, and all disciplines. Rotary is the oldest and most prestigious service club in the world. Its ranks include executives, managers, professionals - people who make decisions and influence policy. 18. Nice People: Rotarians above all are nice people - the nicest people on the face of the earth. They are important people who follow the policy of it is nice to be important but it is important to be nice. 19. The Absence of an "Official Creed": Rotary has no secret handshake, no secret policy, no official creed, no secret meeting or rituals. It is an open society of men and women who simply believe in helping others. 20. The Opportunity to Serve: Rotary is a service club. Its business is mankind. Its product is service. Rotarians provide community service to both local and international communities. This is perhaps the best reason for becoming a Rotarian: the chance to do something for somebody else and to sense the self-fulfillment that comes in the process and return of that satisfaction to one's own life. It is richly rewarding.