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25.01.2022 It’s official! The WHO region of Africa has been declared polio free! The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced that transmission of the wild poliovirus... has officially been stopped in all 47 countries of its African region. With this historic milestone, five of the six WHO regions representing over 90 per cent of the world’s population are now free of the wild poliovirus, moving us closer to End Polio Now across the globe. After decades of hard won gains in the region, Rotary and its partners in the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI) WHO, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention CDC, UNICEF, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance are proclaiming the milestone an achievement in public health. They offer it as proof that strong commitment, coordination, and perseverance can rid the world of polio. In 1996, the great African leader Nelson Mandela launched the Kick Polio Out of Africa campaign with the support of Rotary International, setting out a vision for a polio-free Africa. At the time, wild polio paralysed 75,000 children each year. To protect communities from this crippling disease, African leaders, health workers, volunteers, parents, global donors and organisations united to reach every child with polio vaccines. Since then, 9 billion doses of oral polio vaccine have been provided, averting an estimated 1.8 million cases of wild poliovirus on the continent. On 25 August 2020, after four years without a single case of wild polio, the African region was certified free of wild poliovirus. By raising funds for polio eradication, advocating with world governments and national and local leaders, and raising awareness, Rotarians have contributed nearly US$890 million to conquer polio in Africa.

25.01.2022 The Rotary Club of Footscray is a supporter of DIK (Donations in Kind) and is delighted that DIK will shortly celebrate the shipment of the 600th container of goods benefiting needy causes at various locations overseas. Saturday 29th of February 10.00 - 3.00 Shed 39 / 400 Somerville Road, West Footscray Food and drink will be available Please RSVP for catering purposes to:... dik.vic.rotary@gmail. com See more

24.01.2022 Next meeting: Thursday 20th February at 12.30pm - lunch meeting All members are encouraged to attend this important meeting to consider the next step in the amalgamation of the Rotary Club of Footscray Community Service & House of Friendship Fund Inc. with Western Region Aged Care Inc. Croatia House, 72 Whitehall Street, Footscray.

24.01.2022 This week's Zoom meeting - Thursday 3rd September begins at 6.45 pm for a chat prior to 7.00pm start. Speaker: Our new member Pragya Kapil "Member behind the badge" https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85897219964 Meeting ID: 858 9721 9964... Passcode: Rotary1937 Attached photo of Pragya taken when working at DIK.

24.01.2022 Introducing our new member Pragya Kapil. Pragya has been a "friend" of the club for sometime, assisting with BBQ's, DIK work and most recently producing our Bulletin. She has participated in RYLA, RYPEN and Rotaract training. A warm welcome to Pragya

24.01.2022 MESSAGE FROM OUR PRESIDENT Many thanks to our club members hard work which created the funds to support Jamie (this week's speaker)to attend London International Youth Science Forum. Thanks to Elia and Rodney for organising the final meeting for 2019 and thank you to everyone who attended todays' meeting. I hope everyone enjoys a joyous and hope filled Christmas and wish everyone the very best for the New Year. Suzanne

24.01.2022 Our "changeover" dinner will be held on 18th July at DIK. Come and support Suzanne Zammit as she takes on the role of President for another year. Catering will be provided by club member Jama Farah and friends.... RSVP to Suzanne by email - [email protected] or mobile - 0420 926 826

22.01.2022 District 9800 is providing two separate ways for Rotary Clubs, Rotarians and members of the public to provide donations to our Bushfire Recovery efforts The first fund will provide Rotary Clubs and individuals not seeking a tax deduction and allow us more flexibility to take immediate action. Account: Rotary International District 9800 - Australian Bushfire Appeal BSB: 633000 Account Number: 171227895 The second fund through Bendigo Banks Community Enterprise Foundation a...llows tax deductibility to individual donors or businesses who require this option. Bendigo Bank has waived their administration fees. For tax deductible donations please use this link: https://www.communityenterprisefoundation.com.au//rotaryd9 See more

22.01.2022 A successful dinner with auction was held on Saturday 22nd in conjunction with the Footscray Art Prize. Guest speaker Mary Long gave a thought provoking presentation "Business and Art -Strange Bedfellows. Thanks to Bruce Postle, Oslo Davis and Susan Dang for the works they donated for the live auction. Many club members donated a diverse range of items for silent auction. Funds raised will support our youth programs.

22.01.2022 Here is a great opportunity to support Western Health by recycling your old iPad. https://itsuptous.com.au/donate-ipads/

22.01.2022 Congratulations to Justine McAllister, winner of the 2019 Street Art category of the Footscray Art Prize for her work 'Dogs of the West', which will be installe...d in the coming weeks at 174 Nicholson Street, Footscray. See all winning entries in all categories at www.footscrayartprize.com/2019-winners See more

21.01.2022 ROTARY CLUB OF FOOTSCRAY - SOCIAL EVENT Saturday 1st February at the Community Bike Hub (38-40 Moreland Street, Footscray) with pizza, other delights and refreshments Come along and have a relaxing catch up with all our members - partners, friends and kids are most welcome FROM 11:30 am to 2pm. A great way to get to see the Community Bike Hub in ACTION with our volunteers working on donated bikes. Plenty of shade and seating for all. For catering purposes please RSVP to Rodney Johnstone by email [email protected] OR SMS 0417-350-890 with your name and BIKE HUB - YES OR NO Don’t miss out on this opportunity to thank our volunteers, and see what has evolved out of this project.

20.01.2022 President Suzanne, club members, partners and friends of Footscray Rotary mourn the loss of one of its great stalwarts. As a member for 67 years, Lauchie was a contributor, friend, and gentleman throughout. He will be sadly missed by all and we extend our sympathies to Marie and the whole family for their loss. The photo of Lach and Marie was taken at a club meeting in March 2019.

20.01.2022 This weeks meeting via Zoom -link below Thursday October 1st 6.45 for 7pm Speaker: Dr Catherine (Kitty) O’Connor Topic:Polio Walk With Us Campaign a program that encourages people from all walks of life, to walk for those who can’t.... Kitty is Past President (2018/20) of Rotary Club of Laverton Point Cook and currently Rotary D9800 End Polio Chair. She is a Doctor of Law and is currently in house Counsel at Healthcare Australia. Kitty originally joined Honiara Rotary Club i(Solomon Islands) in 2009. In mid-2016 she rejoined Rotary at Laverton Point Cook and was President for two years from 2018. Now a member of the Rotary Club of Melbourne South, Kitty took on the role of District 9800 Polio Chair in 2019. A two time cancer survivor and a member of the Paul Harris Society, Kitty supports her most passionate causes as a speaker for the National Breast Cancer Foundation, fundraiser for Fight Cancer Foundation and is a staunch advocate for Equality and Diversity and of course Polio. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85897219964 Meeting ID: 858 9721 9964 Passcode: Rotary1937

19.01.2022 COVID-19 crisis Footscray Rotarians The board had decided that it would be prudent and in the best care of everyone involved to cancel this Thursday's Rotary Meeting. We will also cancel both of our April Rotary meetings. We will review the situation at the end of April and let you know what is happening.... Please make the effort to stay in touch with one another by phone. Warm regards Suzanne Suzanne Zammit - President See more

19.01.2022 Next meeting: Thursday July 4th at 6.30pm Speakers: Emmanuel (Emma) and Anne-Marie from YIMBA UGANDA, an organisation equipping Ugandan youth with sustainable, income generating skills. https://yimbauganda.org All welcome to this dinner meeting - $25/head. Croatia House, 72 Whitehall Street, Footscray.

18.01.2022 Alisha our exchange student along with Ashley (our NYSF student) and Margaret(who also attended NYSF) joined club members at the Women in Rotary "International Women's Day Breakfast" at Crown Palladium Ballroom this morning.

18.01.2022 The following event may be of interest to Rotarians and friends. https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/10-for-summer-launch-maxine

18.01.2022 Farewell Luana. Luana our exchange student from Brazil left Australia last Saturday. Her host family, Alisha, Marina, Emanuel and Suzanne were there to farewell her. Luana loved her farewell gift which was a tiny kangaroo to adds to her Pandora bracelet.

18.01.2022 ROTARY IN ACTION Following a request from Western Health to produce face masks, Past President Carol Castano has formed a team of Rotarians and friends. Production is well under way. Carol has made 30 adult, and 10 children’s masks herself whilst one of the amazing team has made 120! There are 10 team members, working on the project, including Faye Lanyon from Pt Gellibrand Rotary Club, and 7 of from Caesia Gardens Retirement Village, 5 of whom belong to the Village Rotary Craft Group. Carol says,it’s good to be able to do such a small thing to help out Service above Self"

17.01.2022 The speaker at this week's dinner meeting will be Luana our Exchange Student from Brazil. 6.30 for 7.00 - Croatia House, 72 Whitehall Street Footscray. All welcome.

16.01.2022 Unfortunately due to the latest COVID "lockdown" the changeover did not eventuate last week. However, via Zoom we will meet on Thursday evening and officially install Jama Farah as President of the Rotary Club of Footscray.

16.01.2022 Welcome to 2020 a year of great Rotary vision We will be having our first Club meeting this Thursday 23rd Jan at 1230 for lunch. It will be a great time to catch up before the Australia Day long Weekend.

16.01.2022 Next meeting: Thursday 5th March at 6.30pm Speaker: Nada Stojkovic Community Development Nada has had extensive experience in roles with Federal and Local government bodies, developing community projects. One of her projects was Floyd’s Patch, a community garden in Williamstown (see photo). All welcome to this dinner meeting - $25/head.... Croatia House, 72 Whitehall Street, Footscray. See more

15.01.2022 Rotary clubs brought together innovators in science and technology to support a noninvasive ventilation device for COVID-19 patients. Learn about the bubble helmet: https://on.rotary.org/2Wg6HCA

15.01.2022 Join in our Zoom meeting next Thursday 5th November at 6.45pm for a 7.00pm start. Speaker: Elwyn Davies - member of Community Consultative Committee Topic: The New Footscray Hospital Zoom link:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85897219964 Meeting ID: 858 9721 9964... Passcode: Rotary1937 See more

15.01.2022 Next Meeting: Lunch on Thursday 19th December 12.30pm. Speaker:Jamie Cheeseman With our support, Jamie attended the London International Youth Science Forum (LIYSF) in August. Over a two week period the residential event held at Imperial College London & The Royal Geographical Society, involved 500 students (16-21 years) from 70 countries attending lectures and demonstrations from leading scientists, visiting world class laboratories and universities combined with cultural interaction. All welcome to attend and here about Jamie's experience. Croatia House, 72 Whitehall St Footscray 19th December 12.30pm

14.01.2022 News from Peter Crib (RC of Flemington), leader of the Rotary Overseas Recycled Playgrounds (RORP) program. Another playground has opened in Sri Lanka. This one from Lake Reserve in Ocean Grove has been re-installed at this Buddhist Primary school in Lunuwila, Sri Lanka. The work involved was undertaken by the Rotary Club of Negombo and they chose this site as the school is poor and unable to provide anything of this nature. With the playgrounds sent or committed to be harv...est, the total now exceeds 50 playgrounds. The bulk have gone to Sri Lanka with three to Timor and one to the Philippines and one to Tanzania. We expect the arrangement with Sri Lanka to continue beyond the original planned 40, for the needs of Timor and the Phillipines to grow and a request for a trial shipment to Nepal (where there are 142 Rotary Clubs) to expand into an arrangement like that with Sri Lanka. The need remains. The project is greatly indebted to participating Councils, contractors and manufacturers. So many are even more committed than the Rotary Team!! Their help has been extraordinary. Great work Peter. See more

13.01.2022 Rotarians are invited to support the Flemington club's Art Show and attend the Gala Opening of their first Art Show on Friday October 4th at Kensington Town Hall. Rotarians and their partners are offered the Concession Price of $35pp which includes drinks and finger food. Tickets are available through Gallery247 at https://flemingtonartshow.com.au or at the door but please notify Flemington Rotary that you will be attending.

11.01.2022 Meeting via Zoom Thursday 18th at 7pm. Members will be emailed link. The tribute to Lach Wright postponed 2 weeks ago will be presented by Frank Brown.

11.01.2022 Vaccines save lives, and the effort to #endpolio is proof that #VaccinesWork. This week is World Immunization Week, and it’s an opportunity for the world to reflect on the work being done to protect children from vaccine-preventable diseases like polio, measles, and tuberculosis.

10.01.2022 FOOTSROLLERS set a fundraising target of $3000 for "End Polio Now" and are just $11 short, with two days to go. Dig deep and help us get to our target. Thanks to all those who have contributed to this great program. https://www.rotarywalkwithus.org/fundraiser/footstrollers

09.01.2022 Next meeting via Zoom - Thursday 21st at 7.00 pm. Our speaker: Alexandra Ridgway Alexandra, a lawyer with extensive experience in women’s issues, was selected as a District 9800 Global Grant Scholar in 2015 having been nominated by our club. She undertook her PhD at the The University of Hong Kong between 2015 and 2020. Her thesis is a comparative analysis of spouse visa holder's experiences of marital breakdown in Hong Kong and Melbourne. During her studies, Alexandra parti...cipated in a number of initiatives in addition to conducting her doctoral research. In 2016, she traveled to Jodhpur in Rajasthan, India in order to research and write a submission to the Commission on the Status of Women on behalf of the women's empowerment NGO, Sambhali Trust. She was also the recipient of Universitas 21’s Graduate Research Project Grants in 2017 which funded her to establish the U21 Asia Pacific Graduate Student Network of Family Migration. And, from June until November 2018, Alexandra was as a visiting scholar in the Department of Sociology at The University of Vienna funded by the Ernst Mach Eurasia Pacific Uninet scholarship program. The highlight of her experience was writing and defending her thesis whilst caring for her newborn twins, Charlie and Vienna!! A Zoom "invite" will be emailed to members. Non members who would like to hear Alexa can receive an "invite" by sending their email address via Messenger. See more

09.01.2022 Last Saturday at DIK (Donations In Kind) Open Day Sophie, Pragya and James, representing Footscray Rotary, were working hard in the medical section.

09.01.2022 Members of the Rotary Club of Footscray were sadenned to hear of Yvonne's passing and send sympathy to Yvonnes family and our fellow Rotarians in Wiiliamstown. She will always be remembered for her work supporting ovarian cancer research. RIP.

08.01.2022 CLUB NEWS Because of COVID-19 it was necessary for our exchange student Alisha Braeker to return to her family in Switzerland on Tuesday. We wish her well and thank her for being part of our club over recent months. Pity we were unable to farewell her in the traditional manner at a club meeting. Carol Castano's handcaraft group have been recruited by Western Health to produce facemasks, helping to prevent any shortfall of supply. Earlier this week Ron Hunt initiated a email chain of communication which has been much appreciated by all. Members are also invited to comment on this post to share news.

08.01.2022 Members of the Rotary Club of Footscray are saddened by the recent passing of Frank Trimboli, a member of our Club since 1973. Frank was club President (1982-83) and a Paul Harris Fellow (1995-96) and in most recent years an Honorary Member of the Club. Our sincere condolences go to wife Frances and the rest of the Trimboli family.

08.01.2022 This week’s meeting via Zoom - Thursday 6.45pm for 7pm start. Speaker: Prof Andrew Bennett, Professor of Ecology, at Latrobe University. Woodland birds: insights from a long-term study in box-ironbark forests, Victoria Birds associated with the forests and woodlands of the ‘sheep-wheat’ belt of southern Australia make up a diverse community (robins, whistlers, pardalotes, thornbills, honeyeaters, currawongs and more!) but are of growing conservation concern. I’ve been monit...oring a bird community in box-ironbark forests in north-central Victoria for 20 years, and use this long-term study to highlight some observations about the composition and dynamics of bird communities, how they change through time, and how the movements and migration of birds connect regions across the state and nationally. All welcome Zoom link: Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83450536556 Meeting ID: 834 5053 6556 Passcode: Rotary1937 Topic: Footscray Rotary - Zoom Meeting (Third Thursday / Month)

08.01.2022 CHANGE OF VENUE Next Meeting Thursday 3rd October - Dinner meeting 6.30pm YARRAVILLE CLUB, 135 Stephen Street Yarraville Speaker: Bec Carey-Grieve Bec is Manager, Place and Creative Programs at Victoria University and has been integral in the development of the Footscray Art Prize (FAP) a community development project supporting and encouraging visual arts in our community. Our club has been a partner in FAP with VU, council and Footscray Community Arts Centre. Bec will report on the value of such projects in the community. All welcome.

08.01.2022 Congratulations to Megan Evans, winner of the 2019 Footscray Art Prize for her digital photograph ‘PARLOUR’. See all category winners at www.footscrayartprize.com/2019-winners

08.01.2022 Meeting Thursday 6th August at 6.45 pm via Zoom. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85897219964

07.01.2022 Next Zoom meeting Thursday 17th September 6.45 for 7pm start Guest speaker: Andy Moutray-Read CEO of Inner West Community Enterprises. https://iwce.com.au Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83450536556... Meeting ID: 834 5053 6556 Passcode: Rotary1937

07.01.2022 Gordon Street Little Pantry is a new community initiative based at 252 Gordon St in Footscray, Melbourne, Australia. It is based on trust and the Footscray com...munity spirit of goodwill. It stocks basic food and sanitary items and is open 24/7 for collection or donation during these extraordinary times. It is located at 252 Gordon Street Footscray out the front of Footscray Church of Christ. Items are free for anyone in genuine need and can be collected at any time. Donations can be made by anyone. To donate just place items in the pantry. Please only non perishable food items (tins, pasta, noodles, rice) and sanitary items. And please no clothing, out of date items or damaged goods. If you have any questions please get in touch with us. Women's Health West Tweddle Australia Sons of the West Asylum Seeker Resource Centre (ASRC) cohealth Footscray Angliss Neighbourhood House #westfootscray #wefo

07.01.2022 On Giving Tuesday, 3 December, The Rotary Foundation will try to surpass last year's record of $321,000 in online donations to the Foundation in a single day. Help us raise awareness and funds so that together we can keep Doing Good in the World. https://vimeopro.com/rotary/trf/video/374289670

07.01.2022 The Club is again a partner in biennial Footscray Art Prize and will sponsor the Young Artists Prize. Details for 2021 https://tothotornot.com/footscray-art-prize/

07.01.2022 For Rotarians, polio survivors and many others all around the world, the passing of Sir Clem Renouf on June 11, 2020 was an extremely sad occasion. To most Aust...ralians, and particularly residents of the Sunshine Coast, Sir Clem was a hero a towering yet unassuming man who devoted his life to humanitarian work and the eradication of poliomyelitis. Read our full tribute to the Dynamo from Downunder in the August edition of Rotary Down Under. http://www.epubs.media/rotarydownund//2020/630/index.html End Polio Now #Rotary #ReachOut #PolioPlus #EndPolioNow #ThisClose #HealthHungerAndHumanity #3H

06.01.2022 CHANGEOVER The incoming President Jama Farah will be installed on July 9th. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, unfortunately this will be a very limited function. Details and invitations are being finalised.

06.01.2022 During this week's Zoom meeting, 7.00pm Thursday 4th June, a tribute to Lach Wright will be presented by Frank Brown. If you wish to join the meeting, please contact President Suzanne Zammit to obtain the meeting link. Two years ago Lach's 65 years of continuous membership of our club was recognised - a Legend.

05.01.2022 Next meeting: Thursday 21st November 12.30pm PDG Lawrence Atley will be attending and say a few words about the history and mission of The Rotary Foundation . Lawrence is one of the most illustrious members of our club and one of only three District Governors to come from our club. All welcome to this lunch/dinner meeting. Croatia House, 72 Whitehall Street, Footscray.

05.01.2022 Next meeting: Thursday 6th February at 6.30pm. Speaker: Ron Hunt Growing Orchids All welcome to this dinner meeting - $25/head. Croatia House, 72 Whitehall Street, Footscray.

04.01.2022 Meeting Thursday 17th October Lunch Meeting 12.30pm Speaker: Peter Cribb Peter is a member of the Rotary Club of Flemington and is the driver of - Rotary Overseas Recycled Playgrounds Playgrounds (RORP). This program recycles local playground equipment destined for landfill which is dissembled and shipped overseas to needy children and communities, principally Sri Lanka.

04.01.2022 Next meeting: Thursday 7th November at 6.30 Speaker: Bob Newman The Troubles Bob has recently toured Ireland and will enlighten members on the conflict between Republicans and Loyalists which plagued the Emerald Isle throughout much of the second half of the 20th Century. All welcome to this dinner meeting - $25/head.... Croatia House, 72 Whitehall Street, Footscray. See more

04.01.2022 Details of Paul Harris breakfast on Thursday 21st November attached.

04.01.2022 Our new President, Jama Farah, in association with Donations in Kind, has been instrumental in sending several containers of medical and school equipment to Africa.

04.01.2022 You are invited to join us for the next Rotary District 9800 Business Leaders Breakfast being held on Tuesday 22nd September via Zoom. It is free and open to your Community Partners so please share this opportunity. Topic: Leading teams and organisations in a changing world. Date: Tuesday 22nd September 2020 Time: 7:00am to 8:30am Bookings at: https://www.trybooking.com/BKRGN... Guest Speaker: Annette Kimmitt - CEO/Managing Partner, MinterEllison. Annette has strategic leadership experience in financial and professional services, and worked with clients and in management, both in Australia and globally. Annette will share with us her thoughts on leading teams and organisations through the COVID-19 crisis and beyond. Annette will also show you how her organisation is ensuring her team remains upbeat, in good health and optimistic. Annette will leave us with practical tips to remain ever present in an every changing world. Once booked, the zoom details will be sent in a separate email prior to the event.

03.01.2022 At our fundraising dinner on Saturday a range of items will be auctioned. Award winning photo journalist, Bruce Postle's framed photo of Winx winning the Queen Elizabeth Stakes in 2018 is the prime auction item. Other items include a work from cartoonist Oslo Davis, jewellery and a classic book,"Wheels of Victoria" a must for any car enthusiast. Items for open and silent auction posted on club website rotaryfootscray.org.au

03.01.2022 Our club has formed FOOTSTROLLERS to fundraise for End Polio Now. Any support would be appreciated.

03.01.2022 Our next meeting is on Thursday May 7th at 7.00pm via ZOOM. The link to the meeting will be emailed to members. We are delighted that our recent Exchange Student, Florisse Erhardt, will be joining us from her home in France and update us on her life in the months since she returned home.

03.01.2022 Next meeting: Thursday 5th December at 6.30pm Speaker: Luana Bacha Luna, our Exchange Student from Brazil who will be returning home later in December, will review her year in Australia. All welcome to this dinner meeting. Croatia House, 72 Whitehall Street, Footscray.

03.01.2022 Next Meeting Thursday 3rd October - Dinner meeting 6.30pm Croatia House 72 Whitehall St Footscray Speaker: Bec Carey-Grieve Bec is Manager, Place and Creative Programs at Victoria University and has been integral in the development of the Footscray Art Prize (FAP) a community development project supporting and encouraging visual arts in our community. Our club has been a partner in FAP with VU, council and Footscray Community Arts Centre. Bec will report on the value of such projects in the community. All welcome.

02.01.2022 Message from President Suzanne Zammit The Board successfully met via Zoom last week and we plan to hold a "virtual" meeting next week. I have a book of some old records from our club, so I thought that I would share some of the articles with you. These photos concern the charter meeting of our club in 1937. Suzanne

01.01.2022 Zoom meeting Thursday 20th August at 7pm. Surprise guest speaker. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83450536556

01.01.2022 Tonight we had a wonderful evening meeting via Zoom. Florisse shared her life in France with us and we even got to meet her mother, father, brother and her cat. Thank you to everyone who helped to make it a success. President Suzanne

01.01.2022 Attached is a flyer for the RoCan Long Table Dinner, being held at a unique winery in Keilor, on Saturday 29 February 2020. Funds raised will support RoCan - a Rotary program supporting ovarian cancer research.

01.01.2022 This week's meeting is lunch at 1230 at Croatia House. No visiting speaker.