Margaret River Rotary in Margaret River, Western Australia | Non-governmental organisation (NGO)

Margaret River Rotary

Locality: Margaret River, Western Australia

Phone: +61 8 9757 2633

Address: 78 Wallcliffe Road 6285 Margaret River, WA, Australia

Website: http://www.rotarymargaretriver.org.au

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25.01.2022 The Rotary Club of Margaret River recently welcomed 400 Rotary delegates to Margaret River for Rotary District 9465's annual Conference Our thanks go to all who helped make the Conference a success including our Friends of Rotary, our Rotary partners and the Margaret River Senior High School Emergency Service Cadet Corps who gave their time on a Saturday afternoon to convert a Conference marquee into a banquet hall In addition, we would like to express our thanks to the many ...local organisations which were extremely generous, DJW Sound, Tradehire, Welcome Site, Margaret River Dairy Company, Shep Group, Horses and Horsemen and Margaret River Men's Shed We also express our thanks to our official sponsors: Telstra Business Centre Bunbury ATC Work Smart Summerstar Tourist Parks Stay Margaret River Shire of Augusta Margaret River Water Corporation Voyager Estate Riverfresh IGA Margarets Forest Apartments Coles Margaret River Temper Temper Margaret River

25.01.2022 AFRICAN REGION CERTIFIED WILD POLIO-FREE The African region has just been certified wild poliovirus-free. Rotary members have played an invaluable role in the effort to rid the African region of wild polio. Rotarians are proud of all the hard work they have done to eliminate the wild poliovirus throughout Africa and in nearly every country in the world.... This progress is the result of a decades-long effort across the 47 countries of the African region. It has involved millions of health workers traveling by foot, boat, bike and bus, innovative strategies to vaccinate children amid conflict and insecurity, and a huge disease surveillance network to test cases of paralysis and check sewage for the virus. Over the last two decades, countless Rotary members in countries across the African region and around the world have worked together to raise funds, immunize children, advocate with local and national leaders, and raise awareness about the importance of vaccination, enabling the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI) to effectively respond to and stop polio outbreaks. This milestone is an incredible public health achievement for Rotary members, the African region, and GPEI partners, and a huge step forward on the road to global polio eradication. But Rotary still has important work to do in order to eradicate wild polio in the last two endemic countries. Rotary has faced many challenges in its journey to eradicate polio. But has made remarkable progress, and the polio infrastructure that Rotarians helped build will serve as a lasting legacy that will continue to help protect vulnerable children against other diseases for decades to come. Rotarians are being called on to recommit to ending polio. Each and every one of them is needed to help finish this fight and continue raising $50 million each year for Polio Plus. The eradication of wild polio in the African region shows that polio eradication is achievable, and shows how Rotary's hard work, partnerships and financial commitment continue to propel the project forward, even during a global pandemic. Donate to End Polio

24.01.2022 Premier Mark McGowan was in Margaret River on Friday to present a Lotterywest grant to the Margaret River Men's Shed to support the construction and fit-out of the new shed for the community group. A grant of $311,500 is being made available for stage 1 and a further $68,500 as matched funding for money yet to be raised locally for the second stage of the project making a total grant of $380,000.

24.01.2022 Wooho! 59 today! Happy birthday to the amazing Rotary Club of Margaret River, chartered 17 February 1960.

22.01.2022 Club members and partners enjoying a visit to The Brewhouse. Thanks Andrew for the tour of the brewery and thanks to all the staff for good food, beer and service after the tour. A good evening out.

22.01.2022 Three crates of clothes, materials and equipment has been sent off on its journey to Timor. Gordon Temby came up with the idea to support the fire brigade in Dili, and collected one and a half crates of fire protective clothing and helmets no longer used by the Wallcliffe bushfire brigade. In addition to the fire protective clothing and helmets, other goods collected included sewing machines for womens cooperative groups in Timor, full bedding sets (sheets, towels, pillow c...ases) for clinics and schools courtesy of the Lions Club of Boyup Brooke, childrens sports uniforms from Lions MR, material to make kits for the Days for Girls program, and some non-perishable medical supplies for the clinic in Baucau. It is impossible to thank all the donors individually as many of the goods were donated anonymously. However the goods have been packed and are on their way after an extended collection and organising program. We were able to obtain back-loading transport for the 3 crates to Melbourne Rotary Club for trans-shipment to Dili in their 6-weekly container program. Last Friday we loaded the 3 crates, about 700kg all up, on a trailer and took to Saidlers depot in Kewdale where a very helpful team on the ground unloaded us and took charge of the crates. The crates should arrive in Dili early January. On-ground staff of Rotarians Helping People (Mario and Judite) in Dili will handle the distribution. Unfortunately the crates will arrive a short while after our Rotary Club Leavers Experience students are in Timor. Although there have been some delays and difficulties in getting this project completed we have a process that works and is relatively easy to put in place, it potentially gives us more opportunities to send goods that the Timorese really need and can be effectively used.

20.01.2022 A group of cyclists, fund raising for the Childrens Leukaemia and Cancer Foundation arrived in Margaret River, following their annual ride from Mandurah, on Friday 13th October. Rotary members welcomed the cyclists and Shire President Ian Earl presented the group leader, Eric, with a cheque for the Foundation.

20.01.2022 The Rotary Club of Margaret River recently recognised retiring member Ray Arthur's 21 year contribution to the Club both overseas and locally. Club members rec...alled Ray's commitment to all Rotary projects whilst at the same time being heavily involved in the Margaret River Agricultural Show each year. The Club thanked Ray and wife Denise with a small token of their appreciation and a celebratory cake was enjoyed by all See more

18.01.2022 UPDATE 10/12/19.... The Margaret River Rotary Club raft is now back in water and moored in its normal place off Gnarbup beach.

17.01.2022 Travellers returning from overseas bring back with them leftover coins and bank notes. Small amounts of coins and small denomination notes in particular cannot be converted back to Australia currency. Rotary however can collect foreign coins and notes from hundreds of people across the community and convert these into funds for Rotary projects supporting health, education and welfare of people especially children. Over the last eight years over $300,000 dollars has been raised across Australia by the coin and note collection program. Please help us by dropping your unwanted currency into the collecting bucket at the Beach Life Surf Shop at 121 Bussell Highway on Margaret River Main Street.

16.01.2022 Rotary has a presence at the Show

15.01.2022 The Rotary Club of Margaret River congratulates Richard Vos who was awarded a Paul Harris Fellowship by District Governor Bruce Lynch at last nights Club meeting, well deserved Richard

14.01.2022 The Rotary Club of Margaret River celebrates the 113th anniversary of Rotary International

11.01.2022 https://youtu.be/FnCaQbBf5ks

11.01.2022 Members of the Rotary Club of Margaret River welcomed members of the Rotary Club of Kenwick to the Wallcliffe Bush Fire Brigade on Friday evening. The Rotary Club of Kenwick wished to honour one of their former members and a member of Wallcliffe BFB, the late Fred Morrison, by presenting Paul Harris Fellowships (Rotarys highest community award) to some members of Freds brigade. The first brigade member to be awarded was John Alferink. John was recognised for his long and outstanding service to the brigade and the community of Margaret River. Gordon Temby, already a Paul Harris Fellow, received a Paul Harris Fellowship Sapphire pin for his commitment and service to the brigade and the community. Pictured are members of the Rotary Club of Kenwick, John and his wife Elizabeth and Gordon and his wife Fran. Congratulations to both PHFs.

08.01.2022 The Rotary Club of Margaret River is supporting an initiative of Alzheimer's WA to empower the Margaret River community to support those living with dementia to live as well as possible. The Dementia Friendly town project will be launched at a free community consultation event on 28 November 2018 at the Shire Offices. Community members interested are invited to attend and to join in the discussions. The event will run from 10.30 to 12. Before the event, Alzheimer's WA would like as many community members and businesses as possible to complete a short online survey. To complete the survey go to https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DFCMROct18

07.01.2022 Hands Up 4 Kids, where local volunteers hear primary school students read, has kicked off in Margaret River. See our enthusiastic volunteers after their orientation at Margaret River Primary School on Friday

06.01.2022 The Rotary Club of Margaret River recently had the pleasure of hosting a farewell dinner for retiring CEO of the Augusta Margaret River Shire, Gary Evershed. Th...e Club applauded Gary's leadership of our 'sea-change, tree-change' community where the main economic driver is tourism, but where there are many competing priorities. Rotary Clubs around the world have the opportunity to recognise those who make significant contributions to their communities. They do this by donating to The Rotary Foundation to fund its ongoing global educational and humanitarian projects. By contributing in this way the Rotary Club of Margaret River was authorised to officially recognise Garys inspiring and transformational leadership in our own community by awarding him a Paul Harris Fellowship.. Rotary Club President, Michelle Miller, presented Gary with a Paul Harris Fellowship

06.01.2022 Radio Margaret River is the first internet radio station in the south west and is accessible from any computer with an internet connection and from anywhere, world-wide. RMR goals and objectives are to serve and support the community, promoting local business, tourist, arts and culture.

05.01.2022 Yes, it is here. Collect your directory from the Post Office or from our major sponsor, Mitre 10 in Station Rd Check out pages 2 and 3 - Mindful Margaret River have timely information as to who to contact to get help if you are finding things difficult at the moment Don't forget there is also an online version of the directory at https://www.margaretriverdirectory.com.au/... Thank you to all our advertisers. If you missed out and want to organise your online entry now, just visit our website or email [email protected]

05.01.2022 The Rotary Club of Margaret River recently welcomed post graduate students from Curtin University to the town to carry out their annual volunteer program here. Students assisted the Rowing Club with weeding and securing the landing stage. They also assisted the Margaret River & Districts Historical Society, cleaning up at the Old Settlement and finished with pulling weeds at Rotary Park - many thanks to a wonderful group of students

04.01.2022 The Rotary Club of Margaret River celebrated a busy and fruitful 2018/2019 Rotary year on the evening of 5 July 2019 with members and guests. The Club awarded Paul Harris Fellowships to two very deserving community members, Wendy Coffey for her work with the Margaret River Senior High School Emergency Service Cadet Corps, for her energy and for her willingness to take on challenges, and Deb Earl for her work in establishing and running the Biggest Morning Tea in Cowaramup wh...ich, under Deb's leadership raised $250,000 for cancer research. Incoming President Brian Middleton with Deb Earl and Wendy Coffey, both Paul Harris Fellow recipients, with outgoing President Michelle Miller to the right Outgoing President Michelle Miller reflected on the Club's many and diverse activities over the past year and its continued support for local and international projects, which included giving financial support to educational programs, the arts, to sports, to the East Timor project and to youth projects generally. Incoming President Brian Middleton introduced his new team for the year and unveiled the Rotary theme for 2019/2020, Rotary Connects the World.

04.01.2022 Rotary Youth leadership Awards (RYLA) participants Kate Mann, Tess Mann and Louise Dumpleton very recently returned from the RYLA camp. They spoke about what they felt they gained from the RYLA experience. They showed a brief video taken by one of the leaders which was valuable for the Rotarians as it gave a taste of some of the activities that took place at the camp. The enthusiasm of the three girls, who thanked Rotary for sponsoring them was particularly rewarding to club members who now have a better understanding of the value of the activity and whether it is worth continuing to promote RYLA. The answer is a resounding YES!

03.01.2022 The club would like to give a very large thank you to Gareth Edwards of PVP Signs for donating his services to paint the Rotary logo on the Rotary raft. This was no small job, involving four separate on-site visits and represents a donation valued at $650. The raft will be back in place moored off Gnarabup beach in a couple of weeks and will stay in place through the summer months. Once again thank you Gareth.

02.01.2022 The recent Community Mental Health Forum, presented by the Rotary Club of Margaret River in partnership with Enable WA was well attended and proved to be informative. Feedback was good and the Club thanks all presenters, sponsors, Arts Margaret River and, of course, all attendees. See keynote speaker Heath Black in action telling something of his story as an AFL footballer and life after football

02.01.2022 The Rotary Club of Margaret River has become aware of someone door knocking in our region and saying they represent Rotary. This Rotary Club has never door knocked and never will.