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Making a splash on World Water Day!
By the Water and & Sanitation Rotarian Action Group (Wasrag)
World Water Day, is a wonderful opportunity to take a look back
at the goals Rotary members have achieved
in the Wash, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) sector.
Founded in 2007, the Water & Sanitation Rotarian Action Group (Wasrag)
strived to reach the Millennium Development Goal’s target
of reducing the number of people without sustainable access
to safe drinking water and basic sanitation by 50% by the year 2015.
Rotary members around the world played a significant role
in meeting that ambition goal, five years ahead of schedule.
But, nearly 663,000 million people lack access to safe water.
* There is still much work to be done.
The new Sustainable Development Goal 6 is calling for action
to ensure everyone has access to water and sanitation by 2030.
Join WASH-minded Rotarians in meeting the water challenge,
providing sanitation and most importantly
– adopting proper hygiene practices.
Rotary is leading the charge in many areas, including:
a pilot program to develop sustainable WASH
and education projects in Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, India and Kenya.
· Partnering with the
to implement sustainable, long-term projects to improve water supply
, sanitation, and hygiene in the Dominican Republic, Ghana, and the Philippines.
· Providing clean, safe water to
so students can be healthier and be able to focus on their education.
one of the world’s poorest countries, to rehabilitate old water points
and build new ones
. The project also includes construction of a number
of public latrines in schools, markets and health centers.
These are just a few examples of the many
Rotary projects focused on WASH!
Make this World Water Day the day you commit
to joining Rotary’s water team by taking action
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The story behind the Rotary Pin
What is the story behind the Rotary wheel pin?
The first lapel pin in the history of the Rotary was
designed and made by New York Rotary Club member,
John Frick on October 14, 1909
and worn by the club’s first president Bradford Bullock from 1909
until his premature death in 1911
(At the time, he was serving as VP of the
National Association of Rotary Clubs).
The forerunner of the traditional Rotary pin worn today,
it features the Rotary wheel has it appeared in its earliest representation
with eight spokes, no cogs, and no keyway.
The wheel itself became the symbol of Rotary in 1906,
a year after the club’s formation in Chicago.
Asked to design a symbol for the new club,
Chicago Rotarian Montague Bear, an engraver,
drew a simple wagon wheel with a few lines to show dust and motion
(14 spokes, no cogs, no keyway).
Paul Harris reasoned that the wheel symbolized
"Civilization and Movement."
One observant Rotarian pointed out that a wheel
would not generate clouds of dust in front of it,
so Montague removed the offending cloud and that design
remained the emblem for Chicago until 1912.
When new clubs formed,
they adopted the wheel in symbols of their own.
Our club integrated the New York wheel
and an oak tree as our symbol.
It appears on the top of our first Live Oak newsletter in 1914.
In 1910, the Rotary Club of Philadelphia added cogs
to create a working wheel, symbolizing members working together,
literally interlocked with one another to achieve
the organization's objectives.
They used 19 cogs in honor of their club, the 19th in Rotary.
They created hundreds of metal pins with this design
and successfully pitched it as the
new official international wheel in 1912.
It didn’t hurt that the president of the Philadelphia club
[who had designed that club's emblem]
became president of the
International Association of Rotary Clubs
at the 1912 Duluth convention.
In 1918, two Rotarian engineers from the Duluth Club
Charles Henry Mackintosh and Oscar Bjorge
(formally of Minnesota)
petitioned Rotary to amend the design of the wheel.
They argued that a cogwheel with 19 cogs would not work.
Also, the emblem had square-cornered teeth of disproportionate size,
and the cogs were irregularly spaced.
Charles called it, “An anachronism to engineers.”
Oscar called it
"an insult to engineering that only
the brain of an artist could conceive."
Oscar sketched a new wheel, with 6 spokes (symbolizing
the 6 Objects of Rotary at that time) and 24 cogs or teeth.
This design was presented to the Rotary world in 1920.
However, there remained many versions of the Rotary wheel
in use around the world by the different clubs.
The Oakland Club was still using its 1914
wheel and oak tree in 1922.
It wasn’t until 1922
that the Rotary International Association
declared that all Rotary clubs should adopt a single design
as the exclusive emblem of Rotarians.
But, before the approval of Charles and Oscar’s gear wheel,
the President of Rotary Club of Los Angeles,
Will Forker submitted one change:
“The ‘hub’ design of the new ‘wheel’
is that of an ‘idler’ wheel or gear,
there being no provision for the reception
or transmission of power to or from a shaft,” he argued.
But, he said, incorporating a keyway would make the new wheel
“a real worker[LH1].” Oscar and Charles heartily agreed.
So, in 1923 the keyway was added and the design,
which we see on our pins was formally adopted
as the official Rotary International emblem.
Why wear a Rotary pin?
Reasons for wearing a pin varied:
for publicity of Rotary, for pride,
for acceptance and recognition,
for the start of easy conversation
with other Rotarians wherever you go.
Wearing a Rotary Fellowship pin
shows a Rotarian’s vocation,
hobby or recreational interest.
Past RI President Bob Barth (1993-94,
from the Rotary Club of Aarau, Switzerland)
felt that a Rotary pin says this about the wearer:
“You can rely on me,
I am dependable, I am reliable, I give more than I take,
and I am available.”
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Next Weekend!!!!!
Ramble Video
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2017 BrikTober promo video
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New Members
Rotary Club of Boulder
Almost president Jim took the reigns as President Craig was on holiday.
We also had the pleasure of welcoming two new members to the club.
Carl Cimarosti and Marc Bartle.
Looking forward to many years of working with these guys.
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Rotary Club of Wongan Hills
L to R: President RC Wongan Hills David Hood,
New Rotarians Sandra Armstrong, Vicki Quinlan,
Mike Quinlan, John Mc Bride
and Assistant Governor Jan Horsley.
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Rotary Club of Esperance Bay
Congratulations to David Callow on being inducted 'back' into the Club
. Also a very warm welcome to his wife, Sandra.
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Rotary Club of Freshwater Bay
Lahiru Mudunkotuwa, a Banker, who began his Rotary life
as an Interactor then Rotoractor prior to joining the
RC Colombo Central in Sri Lanka.
It was a huge pleasure for Pres. Jeremy Foster
to welcome Lahiru into the RCFB.
He will serve on the International Service Committee.
Second member inducted into the RCFB this evening was Victoria Wyatt
who has a Production Company and has the classification of Events Production.
Welcome Victoria who is going to commence her Rotary work
on the Club Service Committee.
Welcomed into the Club by Pres. Jeremy Foster
Induction of Nishi Galhenage, a former Interactor in Sri Lanka.
Pictured with Pres. Jeremy Foster,
a big welcome to Nishi, who is a Childcare worker
. Nishi will begin her Rotary journey on the Vocational/Community committee.
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Paul Harris Fellow
Rotary Club of Freshwater Bay
Presentation of Paul Harris Fellow Recognition to Su Re Lau
by PRID Ken Collins.
Su Re made a significant financial contribution towards the funding
of the Rotary Vocational Training Team which
PRID Ken led to India in February.
The Team was comprised of two Gynaecologists
and two Midwives who trained local health workers to assist them
to reduce the extremely high mortality rate
of mothers and babies due to childbirth.
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New Promotions
Rotary Club of Welshpool
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Around the Clubs
Pictures from D9455 Conference this weekend
Her Excellency the Honourable Kerry Sanderson AC
— at Guildford Grammar School.
Path of Hope Display:
"Breaking the cycle of family violence"
District Governor Elect Lindsay with his 3 Geraldton angels.
PE's from the 3 Geraldton Rotary Clubs
PE's from the 3 Geraldton Rotary Clubs
Our club is represented at the Rotary District 9455 Conference [Karrinyup]
by our Exchange student Hannah,
newest member Murray and President Trish
- think our PE Phil is there somewhere too.
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Rotary Club of Byford and Districts
Working hard in the bar at Byford's very own Gala Ball
hosted by the Serpentine Jarrahdale CRC!
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Rotary Club of Moora
Moora Rotary meeting at Drovers 16th March
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Rotary Club of Mill Point
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City of Gosnells Rotaract
At Ronald McDonald house
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Rotary Club of Batavia Coast
great night of fellowship out at Port View
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Rotary Club of Subiaco
The popular bacon and egg stall at the Stirling Farmers Market
is a fantastic example of our District Clubs collaborating.
all work together to make the stall happen at the
and the burgers are great!
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Rotary Club of Ellenbrook
Adelle, Rotary Club of Ellenbrook Outbound in Brazil
. She is already giving back to her Host Country
- volunteering in a poorer community as an English tutor.
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Rotary Club of Rossmoyne
Acting President Barry Berger, Phil Cordery
and Short Term Exchange student Salma Soeriaatmadja
Salma recently returned from Japan
Barry Berger with Salma [right] and Madoka Uni exchanging banners
Madoka is Salma's exchange sister
Madoka and Salma
Samantha is exchanging with Japan later this year
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Rotary Club of Willetton
Short Term Exchange student Alex Crowhurst
with President Simon Cubitt and Phil Cordery
Alex was recently in Austria
Alex and President Simon
Long Term Exchange student from Italy
Francesco, Alex and Phil Cordery
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Rotary Club of Attadale
Inaugural Golf Competition for RC of Attadale
Eleven golfers made their way to the Araluen Country Club
last Tuesday to play in our inaugural golf competition..
It was a great day for fun and fellowship
despite the pouring rain and cold winds!
The course was as scenic as it was challenging in the conditions.
Congratulations to George Lewkowski for winning
this inaugural RCA competition and also for organising the day.
We plan to have more of these events
and encourage more golfers to join in.
Martin, George and Bob looking wet
George Lewkowski, the winner with 33 points, is congratulated by brother Vic.
Bob Rodgers putts while George Lewkowski attends the pin
About to hit over the water hazard
Martin Houchin hits off on the downhill par three
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Rotary Club of Karrinyup
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Rotary Club of Freshwater Bay
Tom Law-Davis, who was sponsored to RYLA
by the RCFB made an excellent presentation on his
experiences at the camp and benefits gained.
Stacey Crase, a Buddy at Camp Opportunity did likewise.
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Rotary Club of Mount Lawley
Last Monday we had the pleasure of hearing from Rotaracter
Angela talk about her experience at the Rotary Youth Leadership Academy
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Rotary Club of Albany Port
Our vocational visit to Wilsons Brewery on South Coast Highway
was another great success for Vocational Director Ian Moss.
We were all impressed with the variety of tap beers available
and were pleased to learn that they are soon to commence a bottling process
so take-aways can be provided as well.
Following this we adjourned to the Three Anchors for a meal.
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Rotary Club of Cockburn
Rotarian Rosinda is a Red Hatter.
On the annual Red Hatter Tram ride through Perth.
Enjoying the beautiful weathe
and company of 70 Red Hatters
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Rotary Club of Armadale
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"Picture of the Week"
seen in Esperance
When good times go pear shape.
One of finest members became somewhat bogged at the Condi fare this morning.
One of finest members became somewhat bogged at the Condi fare this morning.
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Introducing the self-driving bicycle in the Netherlands
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Snow Shoveling Shenanigans
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Western Australia
The legendary Gibb River Road is an icon of outback adventure
through the heart of the Kimberley in Australia's North West.
The Pentecost River crossing is one of the most famous river crossings
on the 660 kilometre dirt track that passes through remote station country
with magnificent scenery, including the Cockburn Ranges
shown in this photo by Yane Sotiroski Photography