IMAGINE your PASSION March 2023

Water, Sanitation and Hygiene or WASH, is one of Rotary's six areas of focus. This video shows how Rotary supports local solutions to bring clean water, sanitation, and hygiene to more people every day. We don’t just build wells and walk away. We share our expertise with community leaders and educators to make sure our projects succeed long-term.

2 WASH

4 Editor's Notes

6 DG Ken’s Banter

8 Under the Spotlight Conference RIPPA PDG Leanne Jaggs D9920 – Auckland New Zealand.

12 Conference

15 Wrap up of the Conference 2023 District 9810 Canberra WilCornelsen

18 Foundation Trustee chair's message March 2023

19 WASH Global Grant Projects:

20 Rotary Lilydale says thank you for gifting generosity

22 Thank you to our Conference sponsors.

FRONT COVER

Having fun at the Conference Gala Dinner.

IMAGINEyourPASSIONDISTRICT9810 is the official monthly publication of Rotary International District 9810 Inc.

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Editor’s Notes

Conference2023 District 9810 Canberra is done and dusted. What a great conference. Our Conference 2023 District 9810 Canberra really showed that Rotary conferences are not dead,. Youmust have sensational speakers. Speakers that are onpoint and topical. The Speakers you would pay to go and see, a dustingof Rotary content andhave a sensational comfortable venue. Attendees need to be entertained and get bang for their buck! Conference 2023 District 9810 Canberra certainly ticked ALL the boxes. Congratulations and thank you to everyone who made it happen. At Conference, the RIPPA (Rotary International President's Personal Representative) was PDG Leanne Jaggs D9920 –Auckland NewZealand. Leanne and husband Mike travelled to Canberra and they too added to the magicof the conference. We put PDG Leanne ‘Under the Spotlight’ and ask her a few questions. Thank you Leanne :)

Thank you to the Rotarians and their families who sponsored the prizes for the GOLD BALL DROP RAFFLE. Thank you to everyone who purchased the Raffle Balls/tickets,$3,815.29 was transferred to District 9810 for DG Ken’s Family Project : the Rotary Foundation.

Congratulations to the winners. Grand prize Carol Constantine, 2nd prize Marcus Adams and 3rd prize Donna Harding-Smith.

The Rotary Foundation should be our charity of choice. This month we feature just some projects what our Foundation supports.

Ian Riseley AM is the Foundation Trustee Chair 2022-23 and we have copied his March report from the Rotary International web site.

GregAdams RotaryClubofEmerald&District.

Congratulations: Grand prize winner Carol Constantine

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Tony Stokes

Southern Region Coordinator

Ken’s Canter

Hi Everyone, The Momentous Month of March: Your Conference:

A very big THANKYOU to all of you thatjoined us in Canberra for your District Conference It was all andmore than I hoped it would be. From the opening “Acknowledgement of Country “to the final guest speaker wevisited the complete spectrum of emotions, from laughter to tears to a greater understanding of why we are Rotarians. The dinner at Parliament House was a fantastic experience, The GreatHall looked fabulous, so many Clubs dressed up to the theme “Through the Ages”. Great Food, Outstanding Band, Entertainment, Dancing, and an impromptu appearance by the Spanglesmade this avery special night.

I must also mention the success of the Golf Ball Drop Raffle. Thanks to everyone who purchased golf balls and congratulations to the lucky winners.

A very loud accolade to the Conference Committee lead by Wil Cornelissen. All committee members including the members of the Rotary Club of Emerald and District, and our RIPPR Leanne Jaggs and Mike, played a substantial role in making the conference a great success. They put a new emphasis on ‘going the extra yard’.

I would also like to acknowledge all of our sponsors including our major sponsor Red Energy, thank you.

D9810 Club IncentiveProgram:

This program continues to grow and we now have more than half the Clubs in our District involved. I will be visiting a number of Clubs to present them with their hoodies, polos etc. in the coming weeks. Please keep in mind that this program ends on May 30th 2023 so set your targets to order goods prior to this date.

This program has attracted interest from many other Districts, both here in Australia and fromNew Zealand and they are looking to include it in their District program.

Foundation:

I ask all Club Presidents and Foundation Chairs to ensure that they are on target to reach their Foundation pledges and goals. If possible please remit ASAP as indications suggestthat exchange rates may not favour us in May and June. For those ofus that have personal goals such as Paul Harris Society and Centurion contributions please forward them as soon as you can.

I am very happy to report that D9810 received approval of a substantial Global Grant of $25,000 to assist with the building of mobile homes in the Ukraine.

Also to re-enforce that your Foundation support is working I have authorised 19 District grants so far this year. It is worth pointing out that the majority of these grants are for local community projects.

Rotary International Convention:

Your Melbourne Convention is just around the corner and will beupon us before we know it. If you have not already made arrangements to attend, do not hesitate any longer, so take the opportunity to be involved in this very special experience.

Yours in Rotary

DG Ken

At Conference, was PDG

We put PDG What’s

Conference,

our RIPPA ( Rotary International President's Personal Representative)

PDG Leanne Jaggs D9920 – Auckland New Zealand.

PDG Leanne Jaggs ‘UndertheSpotlight’and ask her a few questions.

What’s one thing most people would be surprised to know about you?

IamaHipHopdancer……IhaveadanceclasseveryTuesday&thenIperformatapublicshow everyJuly&Xmas.

What’s the smartest thing you’ve been told?

MyNannatoldmewhenIwasveryyoungafamousquote,whichstuckwithmeforever. “Dountoothersasyouwouldhavethemdotoyou.”

How would someone you love describe you?

Crazy,caring,funny,enthusiastic,thoughtful

What’s the oldest item in your wardrobe that you still wear?

Oneofmymany80+pairsofshoesIhavecollectedovermanyyears!

What do you look or feel really good in?

EithermyHoldenColoradoUteormysparklyblackdresswithsparklyblackhigh heels.(Ifbothatthesametime,topoftheworld!)

What’s one simple thing you’re really good at?

Cooking,butnotbaking .

What do you leastlike to do?

Ironing.PoorhubbyhastoironhisownshirtsasIhate itsomuch…lol

What’s the one talent you wish you had?

Abletoplaytheguitar

One thing you refuse to eat?

Seafood/shellfish

You would you like to invite to a dinner party ?

RIPresidentJenniferJones&hubbyNick

I’m glad I am…..amother.Mykidsaremy world&thebestthingIhaveeverdone. Lovethembothtothemoon&back.

What was your best break in life?

HavingaforwardthinkingDistrictwho gavea39yearoldfemalewithababythe jobofbeingaDistrictGovernor&lead themforayear.Neverlookedback……

What was your happiest birthday party?

AllofthemasLOVEbirthday’s……(It’sall aboutme…lol)

Best holiday destination (or place you wishto visit)............

Banff,CanadaatXmastime.IlovehavingawhiteXmas&astheplacewhereMike proposed,evenmorespecial .

Who’s your most memorable character?

PoohBear.HavelovedhimsinceIwaslittle.Drivesfamilycrazyashaveso muchPoohBearstuffallaroundthehouse.(youshouldseemeat Disneyland!)

Currently, you are reading what?

Reading……whohastimeforthat.IambusybeingUberMummy…… What or have you had a ‘Rotary Moment’

Iamluckytohave2.FirstonewhenIwas17&wasaRotaryExchange studentforSweden.ThisopenedmyeyestowhatRotarydidforyouth& whenIreturnedhomeIjoinedRotaract&thenRotarytogivebackwhat wasgiventome.Thenthesecondwas,atmyDistrictGovernor(DG) traininginSanDiego,whereItravelledwithoursonBraydenwhowas 9monthsold.SomanythoughtMikewastheincomingGovernor&alwaysrememberone particularAmericanRotarian,whowhenMikesaid,askmywife,sheistheincomingDG,his commentwas….”ButyouhaveaBaby!”IgottoshowthatyoucouldbeaDGasaworking Mumwithababy&doagreatjob.Wasthebestyearofmylife……

If you were an animal what would you be?

KillerWhale(Orca)

Are you a dog or a catperson?

Dog,butalargedogperson,not ahandbagdogone.Outsidenot insidetoo…..Mightbedueto beingbroughtuponafarmas animalsareoutside,notinside…..

Wrap up of the Conference 2023 District 9810 Canberra.

Avery tired but satisfied Conference Chair is now able to reflect on how the conference went.

Here are some highlights.

We received greatfeedback about the golf and particularly about the bowls, as this was our first-time including bowls. The Brunch at the NationalGallery was enjoyed by those that chose to attend. The conference on Saturday and Sunday morning showcased some very inspiring speakers and there were a few laughs and a few tears. The light entertainment –magic trick anyone? – was a nice way to reset the mood.

Who could forget theSaturday evening at the Great Hall of Parliament House? Music by the Big Boss Groove Band, the “Spangles” and the human xylophone byJonathan Usher. I believe the dinner was delicious.

The expo was well attended and had a variety of projects and partners, as well as some sponsors.Rosie the Red Robot was a great hit, even though she tried to escape every chance she got.

Wasn’tit a greatideanot to give all the guest speakers a gift to take home but instead sponsoring Wollemi Pine trees with the National Arboretum. One of the great things about this is that Rotary is helping to expand environmental and educational programs at the National Arboretum Canberra and supporting the growth and cultivation of Wollemi Pines.

None of this would have been possible without the generous supportfrom our sponsors.

Not only financial but also for those who helped us with goodsin kind. Special thank you to Red Energy who, with their financial assistance, made this conference so affordable for all. . All sponsors, big and small, made this conference a success.

I hope you are still enjoying the many photos and small clips made by DLX photography. Thank you, David Liao. (See link below for those who haven’thad the opportunity to check out the event in Canberra).

https://photos.app.goo.gl/ q2ZnqioDMmvQ2kAs7

Of course, I could not have achieved this without the help of a good team. You know who you are and thank you for your hard work to produce a successful and enjoyable conference.

Thank you, Simon Wheelton from Budget Truck Rental in Blackburn, for providing the truck for us to drive to Canberra, carrying all the props and delegate bags and Sue and I. We had a fun trip.

And now onto the next conference in Warrnambool. I hopemany of you come along to see whatwe do next.

Stay safe and keep smiling. WilCornelissen. ConferenceChair.

Trustee chair's message March 2023

iving in Australia, you think a lot about water. When you travel to the nation’s vast interior, the Outback, you can’t help but wonder how such an arid climate has supported life for millennia. There, each sip of water feels precious.

Each sip seems to get more precious by the day as climate change continues to impact water supply everywhere. Where Juliet and I live, on the temperate coastnot farfrom Melbourne, I remember times not long ago when water supplies were so lowthat severe usage restrictions were put into place. We now live on rainwater that falls onto our roof and is collected in a tank. In many parts of the world, people don’t have that luxury.

Water is essential for life no matter where we live. Yet many of us take it for granted. Think of all the times today you turned on the tap. About 1 in 4 people in the world have quite a different experience when they do —if they have a tap at all. Today, 2 billion people lack access to safely managed drinking water, according to the United Nations. It is heartbreaking that each year, about 300,000 children under age 5 die from diarrheal diseases caused by poor sanitation, poor hygiene, or unsafe drinking water all preventable circumstances.

LThis is where Rotary comes in. Through your support, The Rotary Foundation provides water and sanitation for countless communities around the globe.

Foundation global grants have ranged from providing toilets andhygiene education for villages in the Philippines to building infrastructure for year-round access to safe, affordable drinking water in Brazil.

The water and sanitation problems that we face are too great for any of us to solve alone. But whether we work with global grant partner districts across the world or with large agencies such as USAID, we are making a difference.

When thinking of teaming up to provide safe drinking water, sanitation, and hygiene, rememberthat one of our greatest partners is right here within the family of Rotary: Rotaract.

Effective this Rotary year, Rotaract clubs may apply for global grants. I encourage Rotary and Rotaract clubs towork together on existing grants and for Rotary clubs to support grants sponsored by Rotaract clubs. Together, Rotary and Rotaract clubs are going to take the power of the Foundation to a new level.

The Rotary Foundation has more potential than ever to make a difference in the water and sanitation challenges we all face, thanks to your generous support..

IanRiseleyAM TrusteeChair2022-23

WASH Global Grant Projects:

TheRotaryFoundationischangingtheworldbyprovidinggrantsforprojectsandactivities aroundtheglobeandinyourownbackyard:

WASH Global Grant Projects: Since 2013, TheRotary Foundation has invested inmore than $130 million in over 2000 projects worldwide.Through this investment, our volunteers of action have improved access to safely managed and basic WASH services to communities, schools and healthcare facilities, while protecting and conserving water resources.

Rotary-USAID WASH Partnership: Rotary and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID)assist communities and governments to plan, finance and deliver safe water, sanitation andhygiene services, while sustainably managing water resources.

WASH in Schools Target Challenge: Rotary challenges our members to develop sustainable projects that comprehensively address themost pressing water, sanitation, hygiene and education needs in Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, India, and Kenya.

Rotary Lilydale says thank you for gifting generosity

PublishedinLilydaleStarNewspaperon02/03/2023

ByMikaylavanLoon

The Rotary Club of Lilydale (RCL) was able to say thank youthis week to all the people involved in its 2022 Wishing Tree project that helped provide hundreds of gifts to children in need.

At its regular meeting on Tuesday 28 February, RCL hosted a number of guests from the businesses who gathered gifts to present them with certificates of appreciation.

“Local businesses, organisations and club members, all came together to make this project so very successful. Rotary Lilydale could not have achieved such a wonderful outcome without such collaborative support,” RCL president Jenny Selway said.

“The generosity of everybody resulted in 1000 Christmas gifts being donated and $1,930 worth of gift cards being donated. A wonderful result I’m sure you will agree and it was way beyond anybody’s expectations.”

As two of the receiving organisations, Anchor and Yarra Ranges Proactive Policing Unit were extremely grateful to be given the opportunity to meetand thank the people who made the young people’s lives they support all the more bright.

“Whathappened latelast year with the Wishing Tree was something we hadn’t seen at Anchor in all thosemany years,” Anchor CEO Heidi Tucker said.

“I think whatpeople don’t realise is people who are homeless or are disadvantaged feel like they’re left behind, they feel like no one cares much about them and by receiving these gifts and us throwing them a party, those people… really felt as though people cared about them.”

With around 60 families in transitional housing and as the responsible body for homelessness in the Yarra Ranges, Anchor Youth and Homelessness Services manager Peter Dinsdale said while a beautiful part of the east, there is also a lot of disadvantage in the region.

“Christmas is normally the reminder [of a time when

families were happy or together] so it’s a particularly hard time but when we can do this and give presents, it just makes sure they’re not the onesmissing out,” he said.

For Yarra Ranges Crime Prevention Officer, Leading Senior Constable LindaHancock getting to take the presents to young people who mighthave had a negative experience with police was really great.

“They don’t always want to open the door when they see police in uniform but when you’re carrying a bigbox of toys, we were very welcome and they were very grateful,

‘oh police are doing this’. So that was nice for us,” she said.

Because many of theschools were closed by the time Linda received the vouchers, she began handing them out lastweek to 11 local schools.

“We’re just about to finish doing thatand just arriving at the school and explaining the project and why we’re there, the smiles and how grateful [they are] and [the] ‘this is fantastic, you’ve thought of us’.”

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