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#29 Discussion around the Monthly Theme
Feb 02, 2023
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM -
#30 The Legal Responsibilities of Rotarians TBC
Mill HouseFeb 09, 2023
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM














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As of November 10th, there 29 Wild Polio Cases in the world compared to 6 at the same time last year:
2 in Afghanistan
20 in Pakistan
7 in Mozambique, Africa.
Africa had been declared was declared Polio free about 20 years ago, and it technically still is, but these cases were genetically derived from cases in Pakistan. These cases are concerning when we consider that there was a 22 year old male in New York who contracted Polio in a community that had a low Polio vaccination rate and polio has also been identified in the sewerage systems in London and in Jerusalem as well. According to the Regional Polio expert, Dr Murray Versoe, the reason is increased travel since the Covid lockdowns.


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President - PDG Geoff James
Past President - PP Garry Higgins OAM
President Elect - Rebecca Lowrie
President Nominee - Still To Be Appointed
Secretary - PP Thea Allan
Treasurer - Rot. John Williamson (Continuing)
Director of Administration - PDG Anthony Ohlsen
Director of Foundation - Esther Waters
Director of Fundraising - PP Brian Reed (Continuing)
Director of Membership - Tracey Smith (Continuing)
Director of Public Image - Max Berry
Director of Special Projects - Harold Breitinger (Continuing)
Director of Community - Leigh Williamson (Continuing)
Director if International - Louise Hanby D'Wynn (Continuing)
Director of Vocational Service - PP Meryl James (Continuing)
Director of Youth - Martin Mackay (Continuing)




On Thursday, August 11th, over twenty members and guests gathered at the Mill House for our club's first face to face meeting for three weeks due to Covid concerns. We were also joined by three members online via Zoom. The topic of the night was an engaging presentation by new member, Bec Lowery, who shared her vocational story - so far. Click "Read more..." for more details and photos.

1. Always say "Yes" and give it a go - you never know what you'll be able to achieve. You might think you're out of your depth, but jump in anyway and you'll grow as an individual.
2. Enjoy the people around you at work because they become your second family - when you're at work, you're with your colleagues as much as with your own family. They're all different, all at different levels, and you can all get the best out of each other if you treat each other as if they were family members you care about.
3. When you have a problem, and you have to go for help, come with a solution or an idea that might help - it is so important that you think for yourself and try to solve your own problems, but also vital to check to see if your idea is OK, and whether wiser people think you're on the right track.

The Rotary Leadership Institute (RLI) is a Rotary inspired training and education program conducted by independent groups of Rotarian leaders in many Rotary Districts around the world. Our District 9780 has had an active RLI team for many years, and this year, starting this month, they are offering the first of a series of 3 sets of sessions (Levels 1 & 2 online, & Level 3 face to face) to district Rotarians - especially new Rotarians and those about to take on positions of leadership. See "Read more ..." for our club's special opportunity, dates, times and locations.

President Garry Higgins OAM, PDG Anthony Ohlsen, and PDG Geoff James all shared their "Rotary Moments" with members at our first meeting during Rotary's Membership and Development month of August last Thursday. A "Rotary Moment" is regarded as the time when a Rotary member feels sufficiently committed to the mission of Rotary to call themselves a "Rotarian". Click "Read more" for more details.
Motto: Service Above Self
Maryborough, VIC 3465
Australia