Ken’s Canter

SO MANY DISASTERS, SO MANY NEED

I am sure that the recent and ongoing disasters around the world have touched us all. The war in the Ukraine, floods in Pakistan, New Zealand and at home in Australia, and the Earthquake in Turkey and Syria that has caused a shocking 50,000+ deaths

Our Rotary Foundation is working hard to assist where the need is greatest. This is the Rotary Foundation that your Club supports and that a number of Rotarians support as Paul Harris Society members, Centurions or individual donors. The need is greatand continues to grow. If you can review your level of giving and where possible increase your involvement in what should be, as a Rotarian, your “Charity of Choice “ you know that your donation will be well managed and used to help those who are less fortunate than ourselves.

Our District 9810 Foundation projects 2022/23 to date includes:

The UKRAINE –We are in the 2nd draft for a Global Grantto assist with emergency housing US$18,000 total

TURKEY: We are sending USD $10,000 from District Dedicated Funds (DDF) to District 2430 in Turkey so they have the option of initiating a GlobalGrant (effectively, USD$18,000 contribution matched at 80%).

POLIO PLUS $10,000. To ensure our fight to end Polio continues.

Rotary against Malaria (RAM) $5,000 to support programs tocontrol and eliminate malaria. Give Every Child a Future $5,000 to help vaccinate 100,000 children against three diseases, over three years, in nine Pacific Island countries.

Please refer to the District Website to see options for Clubs andIndividuals to contribute directly.

Many Rotary members are asking how they can help. Here's how to have the greatest impact:

District 2430 (Turkey)Request for Support

We have received a request from the Foundation Chair, Past Governor Canan Ersoz (D2430) to support victims of the Earthquake in Turkey; Canan Ersöz canan@ersoz.org

The earthquake region is in District 2430 and recently the Turkish PresidentRecep Tayyip Erdogan has announced that 35,418 people have died and 105,505 people have been injured .(15/02/2023)

The earthquake struck on 6th February, 2023 with a magnitude of 7.7. Many buildings, homes, hospitals, schools and government offices were severely damaged. Many main roads collapsed.

District 2430 invites you to join these efforts to help recovery of the affected areas.So, what can you do?

For direct donations

ClubDonation

1. Cash donations to D2430’s Earthquake account. With this money D2430 purchases will include the most needed items such as blankets, clothing, hygienic items, food, water etc. locally and deliver them to the affected areas with the help of local Rotarians

USD Account Number

Bank Name: AKBANK

Bank AccountName: ROTARY 2430.BÖLGE FEDERASYONU

Branch Code :0631

Branch Name : GİMAT/ANKARA

Branch Address:

Bağdat Cad. Ömer Kemik İş Merkezi No:95 A Blok/1 Gimat Yenimahalle / Ankara

SWIFT CODE: AKBKTRIS

IBAN Number:

TR04 0004 6006 3100 1000 0949 00

IndividualDonation

2. Online donations (via Credit Card): www.rotary2430.org.tr/deprem-bagisi

(D9810 has limited information on this D2430 website.)

Onahappiernote:

Australia Day Celebrations:

From reports received the RC of Monbulk and District Australia DayBreakfast was once again a sensational and well run event enjoyed by all.

I attended the RotaryClub of Wandin’s Australia Day Breakfast Celebration and family day. It was a full house at their new venue at the Wandin Football ground, a great success. Congratulations to both Clubs.

Imagine Rotary

I also attended “Imagine Rotary” with 35 other forward thinking Rotarians to sample the RYLA experience with a twist. This was a pilot project with Rotaractors and RYLA Leaders educating Rotarians. We listened to some outstanding speakersover 2 days, had lots of fun, and where we gained a valuable insight into the thoughts of how and what our younger generation need to continue their Rotary journey. Special thanks to Trish Carr, Les Marton for organizing the event and to all of the Rotaractors and Rylarians for their involvement . A survey has strongly recorded a repeat of this event in 2023-24

D9810 Conference inCanberra 3rd, 4th and 5th March in our Nation’s Capital, Canberra

If you haven’t bookedand intend to go please book now. Fantastic speakers, Gala Dinner at New Parliament House, and lots of FUN. Don’t forget the golf ball drop raffle. This raffle is raising funds for our Foundation. There is an opportunity to win some terrific prizes. (details on Website)

Rotary International Convention in Melbourne

A rare opportunity to host and meet Rotarians from all over the world, many interesting and entertaining speakers, and witness firsthand the Big Picture of Rotary. We are very fortunate that we have the opportunity to attend a Rotary International Convention minus an airfare andfor those of us thatlive close to the venue accommodation. Don’t miss out BOOK NOW.

Best regards DG Ken Golf Ball Drop Raffle

Keynote Conference Speakers

Dr Dinesh Palipana OAM

Frida Umuhoza

Grant Godino

Peta Searle OAM