Last Saturday’s Morning Tea with the DG was once again well attended and the presentations from PDG Julie Mason AM on the Rotary Leadership Institute, Robert Pradolin from Housing All Australians, and Tony Walker from Ambulance Victoria, were excellent. Tony reminded us that this month is Shocktober, a month-long campaign being run by Ambulance Victoria to highlight the importance of knowing where Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) are located and to ensure that all AEDs are made publicly accessible and registered through Ambulance Victoria. PDG Grant Hocking ASM also spoke about the importance of clubs ensuring at least one or two of their members receive first-aid and CPR training. I too would like to encourage clubs take this into consideration and make contact with Ambulance Victoria…it could mean saving a life! There are also educational videos on Ambulance Victoria’s website: https://www.ambulance.vic.gov.au/community/education/restart-a-heart/
Of course October is Rotary’s Economic and Community Development month and there are many Rotary Action Groups with experts to assist clubs start a local project, or support an international one. These include:
Rotary Action Group for Community Economic Development works to alleviate poverty through sustainable microfinance and community development.
Disaster Network of Assistance Rotary Action Group focuses on disaster preparedness, communication, and recovery worldwide.
Rotary Action Group for Endangered Species brings attention to endangered species and supports action to preserve and protect them.
Environmental Sustainability Rotary Action Group helps clubs and districts plan, implement, and evaluate projects related to environmental sustainability and climate change.
Food Plant Solutions Rotary Action Group works to alleviate hunger by teaching people, particularly in developing countries, how to grow the local foods that best fill their nutritional needs.
Rotary Action Group Against Slavery raises awareness that slavery still exists in some places and supports programs, campaigns, and projects to end it.
Please reach out to District Chairs or your Assistant Governor to help with your next community economic development project.
24th October is World Polio Day…we are so close! As at 21st October, we have raised, approximately $85,000 through the Rotary Walk with Us campaign. Let’s amplify our message by wearing End Polio Now T-shirts, hats, badges, or something red whilst out and about, and see if we can hit $100,000 by the end of the month.
Have a great week everyone…Rotary’s global reach and impact is extraordinary.
Rotary District 9800 Governor Philip Archer