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Unassuming local hero named the
2021 John Curtin Medallist
A devoted philanthropist, volunteer and Rotarian who has changed the lives of children across the globe has been awarded the 2021 John Curtin Medal.
For more than 30 years, Ron Geary has served his community by donating his time, care and personal funds to support fellow Australians and people in need all over the world.
Through his voluntary work with Rotary, Mr Geary has raised money, volunteered and coordinated international efforts including polio vaccination clinics in India, plastic and reconstructive services in Fiji, education and training programs for teachers in Northern Laos, and supported the Rotary peace scholarship program.
Curtin University Vice-Chancellor Professor Harlene Hayne congratulated Mr Geary on his well-deserved recognition following decades dedicated to community service.
“Ron’s community service has been consistent, significant and enduring,” Professor Hayne said.
“Over three decades, Ron has quietly given his time to helping children and important causes all over the globe without fanfare. I am delighted to be able to acknowledge his meaningful contribution by awarding him the John Curtin Medal, in recognition of his alignment to the former Prime Minister’s compassion for all and commitment to community service.”
Mr Geary said he was “very humbled” by the recognition and thanked his wife, Glenys, for her unwavering support, and Curtin University for the tremendous honour.
He shared an anecdote that drove him to help others after visiting India for a polio vaccination clinic where he met a young mother and her baby boy who was suffering from paralysis caused by polio.
“All you saw virtually were big, brown eyes. I gave him the drops, she wrapped the child up and… I went out the back and shed a tear, or three,” Mr Geary said.
“That’s why I got very heavily involved in Rotary and I swore that this is what we were going to do – we were going to make sure we ended polio and it’s our promise to the children of the world to end polio. We are this close, very, very close.”
The John Curtin Medal is named after the Right Honourable John Curtin, the Prime Minister of Australia from 1941 to 1945, who is recognised as one of Australia’s greatest statesmen.
It is awarded annually by the University to recognise individuals or organisations displaying the attributes associated with him – vision, leadership and a commitment to community service.
Rotary Club of Northbridge is delighted to be working with Zonta Northern Suburbs Club in this assembly of birthing kits to be sent to communities in developing countries to enable better hygiene during childbirth, thus reducing the risk of disease and fatalities.____________________
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HAVE YOU REGISTERED FOR THE
MELBOURNE CONVENTION YET?
DON'T MISS OUT ON THE DISCOUNTED RATE WHICH EXPIRES ON 15TH DECEMBER
By Partnering for Peace, a group of Rotary members and Returned Peace Corps Volunteers
The service partnership between Rotary International and The Peace Corps is the focus of the second annual Rotary-Peace Corps Week taking place 19-23 September 2022. Partnering for Peace (PFP), a group of Rotary members and Returned Peace Corps Volunteers, is hosting the week-long virtual celebration. The Rotary community is invited to join and learn about how the partnership can support your peacebuilding and service projects.
The year’s theme is Peacebuilding on the Ground and will start on Monday, 19 September at 10.00 CDT with a panel webinar including:
Keevon Baten, Chief Financial Officer of Open Doors Asheville, founding Rotaract Club President and Returned Peace Corps Volunteer;
Charles Dambach, President Emeritus of the National Peace Corps Association, Former President of the Alliance for Peacebuilding, 2017 Nobel Peace Prize nominee, 2017 Institute for Economics and Peace Leadership and Service for Peace Award Recipient;
Peter Kyle, 2020-22 Rotary International Director, active peace builder and former chair of the Rotary Peace Center Committee;
Ana Patel, U.S. Representative for Frontline Defenders, Rotary Peace Fellow, Returned Peace Corps Volunteer, Rotary Representative to UN Women.
A great way to connect to schools in your area. Also, at no cost to you and
a good income through your club!
For many years district 9810 in Victoria has been running “Wheelchairs for Kids” wheelathons with a donated furniture trailer and 20 wheelchairs. Incomes for the day ranging from $2,000 to a top of $16,000. Wheelchairs for Kids commenced this project in the Perth area last year, once again with a donated furniture trailer (by Coates Hire).
All you have to do, is arrange with your school, the kids then ask the parents to donate per circuit or just donate into the school account.
We will turn up with the trailer and it’s up to you how you participate. One club also ran a sausage sizzle. Schools come back year after year.
Following on from our very enjoyable Golf Day last year,
Rotary Matilda Bay invite you to join us at Mount Lawley Golf Club.
The fee includes golf for four, plus dinner and drinks for eight
with an inspiring guest speaker.
A great event for corporates who want to entertain clients or
have some fun with staff and partners.
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Join Rotary, Kiwanis, Lions, and Optimists for joint service week
Dear Rotary leader,
Our joint service week with Kiwanis International, Lions Clubs International, and Optimist International was so successful last year, we’re doing it again!
During the week of 11-17 September, we’re encouraging Rotary and Rotaract clubs to partner with local Kiwanis, Lions, and Optimist clubs on a service project that will have a long-term impact in your community. (Use the club finder tools to locate Kiwanis, Lions, and Optimist clubs near you.) To get started, work with a local social service organization or with local government officials to learn what your community needs and how you can plan the most effective project.
Tell your neighbors — and us — about your joint service project by sending out a news release, posting on social media with #CelebrateCommunity, and adding the project to Rotary Showcase.
We can do more when we work together. Let’s harness the collective power of our four organizations’ 3.4 million members and Celebrate Community together.
Sincerely,
John Hewko
General Secretary
Rotary International
