Supporting Blinky Bill

The RC Karrinyup this week gave a substantial donation in support of Blinky Bill - Car #96 in the Variety Bash 2021 to be held in August in the Pilbara. Blinky Bill is driven by local youth Ethan, along with his mum Jennifer as navigator. Our club was impressed to see a young person from our area fundraising for such a great cause. Started by Dick Smith in 1985, the Bash raises funds for the Children's Charity, Variety. To date, over $23 million has been raised for sick and disadvantaged kids around Australia. It is not a race or a rally, rather in Dick Smith's words, "a drive in the outback with a few mates" in cars that are 25 years or older, which have been done up in a fun theme. Read more and support Blinky Bill.

Support for Socks in the City

Homeless people struggle to find clean dry socks to wear. As a result they can develop trench foot and other problems. The best treatment is prevention and the best prevention is to wear clean dry socks. Inspired by a presentation at the recent Joint Bi District Conference, RC Karrinyup member Sandra McGuire initiated a drive to support the Socks in the City project of the RC Heirisson to supply warm socks to homeless people in Perth. Sandra and her team collected both socks and money at club meetings and at the Stirling Farmers Market over several weeks. The results were amazing!

Recognition for Youth Leader

At the recent Rotary Club of Karrinyup forty-seventh birthday dinner, Community Services Coordinator at Churchlands Senior High School Christina Kolodij, was honoured with Paul Harris Fellow recognition. RC Karrinyup contributes significant amounts funds to The Rotary Foundation. For each US$1000 contributed the club earns credits. The club may decide to use these credits to honour an individual, whose life demonstrates a shared purpose with the objectives and mission of The Rotary Foundation - to build world understanding and peace. This honour is not given lightly. Christina was honoured in recognition of her work in encouraging and training her students with a positive, balanced approach to life, which involves community service.

2021 Michael Chin Humanitarian Award

RC Karrinyup is pleased to announce the 2021 recipient of the Dr Michael Chin Humanitarian Award is marathon walker and fundraiser, Scott Guerini. The Award, created in 2000 in honour of RC Karrinyup charter member Michael Chin, honours outstanding individuals, who serve the community for their humanitarian and volunteer activities. Scott, who is the youngest recipient ever, was honoured to receive the Award, presented by Michael's son Peter Chin.

2021 Nurse of the Year

The RC Karrinyup Nurse of the Year Award was created in 1990 to honour outstanding nurses and midwives working at the Osborne Park Hospital (OPH). This annual Award recognises a nurse (or midwife) whose daily dedication and care epitomises the highest standard of quality and personal commitment. The winner of the 2021 RC Karrinyup Osborne Park Hospital Nurse of the Year Award is Jo Pye. This Award is highly regarded by the staff and promoted extensively by the Hospital. Congratulations Jo!

A Visit to Bicycles 4 Humanity

RC Karrinyup recently paid a visit to the Bicycles 4 Humanity (B4H) new workshop in Midvale. This came shortly after their nineteenth container of bikes left Fremantle for delivery to Bicycle Empowerment Centre bike shops across northern Namibia. BWH work with Bicycle Empowerment Network Namibia to provide in country support and distribution. B4H WA has now sent 7,000 bikes to Africa. The 406 bikes in the latest shipment will be shared between eight bike workshops. As part of our International Service, RC Karrinyup has provided financial support to assist B4H achieve their impressive milestones.

Diversity Scholarship Program 2021

In March, RC Karrinyup was proud and excited to launch of the Vocational Service Diversity Scholarship Program. This project enables young scholars the opportunity to engage with and learn from members across the Rotary family in an environment of leadership and community, where everyone can contribute and benefit. President Richard and Vocational Service Director Kay were thrilled to have Rotary of Crawley’s President Elect Leah, a recipient of a similar scholarship, along for the launch. Are you or do you know a young professional starting out, who seeks to make a difference in the world, who might be a likely applicant?

Support for The Pinnacle Foundation 2021

Vocational Service Director Kay is seen here with Annie Johnston, WA Committee Chair of The Pinnacle Foundation, and Paul Ward, a member of the WA committee. The Pinnacle Foundation provides educational and vocational support to young adults for whom their gender identity or sexual orientation characteristics have prevented achievement of their career aspirations or personal development. The Foundation offers a spark of hope for these young people. This project comes under the RI and RC Karrinyup strategy of Diversity and Inclusion.

Support for Interplast 2021

Rotary District 9455 Interplast Coordinator Steve Dixon, seen here with International Committee member Sandra, attended our meeting this week to receive the Rotary Club of Karrinyup's annual donation to Interplast. Started in Australia in 1983 as a joint project between Rotary and the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, Interplast exists to repair bodies with simple surgery and rebuild lives in developing countries. Members were keen and especially interested to hear what innovations Interplast had put in place to be able to deliver a service during the pandemic.

Partnership Opportunities with RC Beaufort

Collaboration is fundamental to the creation of social change. Collaboratively combining skills, knowledge and expertise across sectors with other clubs enables Rotarians to have more impact on complex social problems than we can have when working alone. Recently RC Karrinyup met with the RC Beaufort to enjoy fellowship, embrace our differences, recognise that we are both striving towards the same goals and assess ways in which collaborating or partnering on common projects with common interest could deliver more effective outcomes. 

Rotary Meeting - Speaker Joanna Sassoon

Date: Tuesday Jun 15, 2021, 6:00 pm

Author Joanna Sassoon tells us How E.L. Mitchell’s photographs shaped Australia.

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Rotary Meeting - NO MEETING

Date: Tuesday Jun 22, 2021, 6:00 pm

Changeover at WA Golf Club on Thursday 24th June.

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Changeover - Welcome President Peter

Date: Thursday Jun 24, 2021, 6:30 pm

After two years at the helm, President Richard will pass the responsibility of leadership to President Elect Peter. Make your booking for this gala event now!

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Rotary Meeting - Speaker Elise Irwin

Date: Tuesday Jun 29, 2021, 6:00 pm

RC Karrinyup's Golden Project will focus on Homelessness in our own community. Research Coordinator at UWA, Elise Irwin will lead us in outlining some strategies. ECU Midwifery graduate Emily O'Shea will also give a very short presentation. 

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Stirling Farmers Market

Date: Sunday Jun 13, 2021, 7:30 am

Lots of exciting things are happening at the market now but it is not quite back to normal yet - see details.

Vocational Visit to Brightwater

Date: Wednesday Jun 16, 2021, 10:00 am

Brightwater's work at Oats Street is about people learning to live their lives regardless of the impact of their brain injury. Register for a conducted tour.

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Stirling Farmers Market

Date: Sunday Jun 20, 2021, 7:30 am

Lots of exciting things are happening at the market now but it is not quite back to normal yet - see details.

Stirling Farmers Market

Date: Sunday Jun 27, 2021, 7:30 am

Lots of exciting things are happening at the market now but it is not quite back to normal yet - see details.

Stirling Farmers Market

Date: Sunday Jul 4, 2021, 7:30 am

Lots of exciting things are happening at the market now but it is not quite back to normal yet - see details.

Stirling Farmers Market

Date: Sunday Jul 11, 2021, 7:30 am

Lots of exciting things are happening at the market now but it is not quite back to normal yet - see details.