Howdy Pardners...
President Wayne (The Duke) welcomed all and reminded us of the Four Way Test #2 “Is it FAIR to all concerned?” However, today in history...
1917 Vladimir Lenin seized power in the Russian Revolution
1991 Boris Yeltsin passed a decree outlawing communism that broke up the USSR.
Directors' Reports and Member Announcements
- Raelene G : Back from her travels. Thanks to Michelle (Attendance) and Lorrie (International Committee) for standing in for her whilst she was away.
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Gorby : A very
interesting tour of Government House was attended by 21 members and friends.
Our Club Royalty, President Wayne & First Lady Katrina, were accorded the appropriate protocols! This was followed by an enjoyable lunch at the “Lucky Shag”. Possible future visit to “Vinnies” in Highgate early next year
- Carole O : Thanks to Gorby for organising the excellent Vocational tour. There have been some cancellations for the play night 18th November. Some tickets still available
Guest Speakers : 1. Felipe Mizobuchi Rotary Youth Exchange (RYE) Student
He described himself as half Brazilian and half Japanese: his father is Japanese and his mother is Brazilian. Felipe lives in a small city named as “Alves Machado” in São Paulo state. Brazil has 26 states and one federal district, and the São Paulo state has 645 cities. His city has a significant Japanese-Brazilian heritage, connected to Japanese people moving to Brazil in search of a new life. He described the city as having a rich cultural history and mentioned a Japanese cemetery that he said is the only one in Latin America.
Felipe enjoys playing soccer, especially at school and likes trying different sports. He also enjoys robotics, Lego, technology, and jigsaw puzzles. His father taught him practical repair skills, including fixing doors and other things (as noted and appreciated by his first “Host Father” Jeff Anderson”…).
Felipe described his Host Club as having about 20 members and belonging to District 4510. He said it was founded on April 24th 1959 and meets on Monday nights at 8 PM. Members share dinner and discuss projects and events they can support.
He said his experience in Australia was going very well and that he loves his school (Kent Street SHS), which is larger than his school in Brazil. Felipe described his stay as a dream and an important opportunity to connect with people and learn English. He called English a world language and said learning another language is important. His parents encouraged him to enjoy his time and build connections and he believes the experience could change his life.
Felipe’s PowerPoint can be viewed at:
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1_HRoC16hVeT5CUfHUNzffwsg6nh0d0bc?rtpof=true&usp=drive_fs
Youth Service Director Garrick McCamey,
Felipe is now with his second Host Family, Gorby and Sana.
2. Don Gray - Tanzania Update
He also described his project to design affordable, appropriately scaled agricultural machinery for emerging smallholder commercial farmers.
A transcript of Don’s update can be viewed at:
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1YwsGO9JsBoUCS7_ZvnQp8hg_ezdFLtQO&usp=drive_fs
3. Jodie Sparks – “Bricktober”
Jodie passed her thanks and “kudos” to the Mill Point team who assisted with manning the merchandise stall at this year’s Bricktober. It was a huge success, attracting over 9,000 visitors. In recognition of our assistance, Jodie made a $5,000 contribution to Mill Point.
Club Forum :
Due to the very limited time remaining Brian Johnson, on behalf of Club Service Director Kelly Gillen, gave a quick update on the progress from last September’s Forum. Minutes of the Forum will be circulated to members by Secretary Alison.
Fines - All about the cost
of living today!
- All in attendance – here for the forum or to listen and support our Exchange Student.
- City of South Perth Ratepayers – pay rates for living in City run by a dysfunctional Council…
- Water Babies – swimmers, yachties’ anyone who loves our water, after last weeks guests.
- Missed International Teachers Day last Friday so all of us should give thanks to an educator who helps us become who we are today.
- Can anyone tell me the significance of Sunday 8th November? It’s the beginning of Seniors Week and before the Govt, Banks or Hospital Benefits grabs your dough, if you have a Seniors Card, Rotary will have a $ before it disappears!
Attendance
43 attendees in all, including guest speakers Felipé, Don Gray, Jodie Sparks (Ascot RC), visiting Rotarians Jeff Anderson (EWA RC), Jill Matthwin (Kojonup RC) and guests Sana Dimovich, Felipe Mizobuchi, David Thomas, Bailley Thomas, Nimanshi Rasasharani, Katrina Duke, and Heather Anderson.
