What a wonderful weekend of togetherness on the 22nd and 23rd May down in beautiful Albany. A group of 20 plus Rotarians and families enjoyed time together, eating, drinking and enjoying each others company and wonderful spoils of Albany and surrounds. And we even got to catch up with old club members in Theo and Adriana Newhouse, which was just delightful.
Thanks must go to Geoff Woods for organising the trip and to everyone who came along to enjoy the ride.
So where are we going next?
Saturday lunch at Boston Brewing Co in Denmark
Adriana Newhouse and Margaret Simpson
Josephine Mattioli and Janine Woods
Theo Newhouse and Geoff Simpson
Afternoon wine tasting at Silverstream Wines
Geoff and Guy cooking up a storm
Ian and Jan
Ian, Jan and Adriana
The Rorrison's and the Blockey's at the BBQ
Enjoying the company at the BBQ
Dinner at the Rustlers Steakhouse and Grill
Second table at dinner at Rustlers
Theo, Margaret and Geoff
Josephine, Janine and Elizabeth
Martin and Mally
More BBQ fun
Breakfast Meeting Thursday 3rd June 2021
Join us in the morning for breakfast and hear from Chris Douglas talk about international human trafficking in particular: victims of human trafficking, the profits involved, sectors that are used to exploit humans and how victims are identified and groomed.
Chris is the owner of Malkara Consulting a consultancy firm that specialises in the provision of training and advice in relation to money laundering, terrorist financing, corruption and bribery and financial investigations.
Chris served with the Australian Federal Police for over 31 years in intelligence and operational units in Sydney and Perth. He has been involved in the conduct of investigations into drug trafficking, people smuggling, human trafficking, organised crime, terrorist financing and significant fraud upon the Australian Government. He has extensive experience in the investigation of money laundering, terrorist financing and in the application of proceeds of crime legislation.
Our normal breakfast fee will apply so please pay directly to our Club Account: $22
Westpac
BSB 036011
Account 427207
Please put surname in Description Box
Please ensure all apologies are submitted to secretary David Arrowsmith in advance of the meeting.
Chris Douglas from Malkara Consulting
Thursday 20 May 2021 - Guest speaker Gracia Mukiibi
What a joy it was to hear from Gracia as she shared a short snippet of her phenomenal life story and her fight for human rights and equality. Gracia shared with us some shocking statistics of the oppressions that has, and currently exists in the Democratic Republic of Congo and how she is trying to close the gender gap and enable women's voices in countries like this.
Gracia also shared with us her delightful dolls that she has created with the hope that her daughters and future generations will grow up understanding that we are all different and that difference is something to be embraced and celebrated.
Gracia was one of nine co-authors to the book "A Mile in our Shoes" which includes the personal stories from all corners of the world, as these women share their global journeys.
A piece of neonatal equipment
Volunteers packing the truck
A group of volunteers opening the sea containers
Tree Planting at Adenia Park
Looking forward to welcoming members of our Club to another tree planting session on the Canning River with the local Sikh community. Come along and plant some trees and enjoy morning tea and a sausage sizzle at the end of the planting.
Date& time: Saturday 26 June from 9am to 12pm
Please let Alan Briggs know if you'd like to attend by dropping him an email to alanbriggs@dodo.com.au
Joined the Club:
Name: Date:
Neville Clare 12 June 1997
Dennis Hartley 30 June 2002
Guy Mattioli 22 June 2000
Thanks to Geoff Simpson for organising and managing the Driver Education Program at the Claremont Showgrounds for the students from Perth College. A very successful day that our Club is proud to support and a big shout out to all who volunteered their time.
Thursday 3 June 2021
Host: Arthur Blaquiere
Welcome: Peter Blockley
Toast: Tony Delich
Thanks: Pat Emery
Bulletin: Geoff Hick
Duty: Bernie Foley
Thursday 10 June 2021
Host: Peter Blockley
Welcome: Tony Delich
Toast: Pet Emery
Thanks: Geoff Hick
Bulletin: Bernie Foley
Duty: Elizabeth Gorey
Changeover Dinner - Saturday 10 July from 6:30pm
On Saturday 10th July 2021 we will celebrate our annual Board Changeover Dinner at the Mt Lawley Golf Club. We hope to have at least 40 in attendance on the night.
Costs for the evening will be $65 per person. This fee covers your two course meal, tea and coffee and other costs associated with hosting the evening. A cash bar will be available to purchase drinks.
Please RSVP your attendance by no later than Friday 2nd July via email to Hayley@mdwa.org.au
Please make full payment into the Club Bank Account with annotation < YOUR SURNAME and CHANGEOVR> prior to the 2nd July.
