Community News
RAWCS WA Bushfire Relief
WA is experiencing severe bushfire damage. Steep terrain and dangerous winds are hampering the heroic efforts of fire crews and already over 80 families have lost their homes. The result of this will be long-term hardship for many and Rotary seeks your help in collecting funds so that the necessary support can be provided. You can help Rotary support the community and recovery effort through RAWCS - Rotary Australia World Community Service, with a secure tax deductible donation.
Read more...Defibrillator for Street Chaplains
Street Chaplains are non-denominational volunteers, who are ‘Good Samaritans,’ providing crisis care unconditionally to any in need on the streets of our city. They offer compassion and practical help to all, who need and want it, especially the most vulnerable. They had a necessity for a portable defibrillator, which would enable them to administer CPR, when they were required to deal with such emergencies and approached local MP Tony Krsticevic MLA requesting assistance. Tony contacted RC Karrinyup, who, as 'People of Action', made it happen and recently made the presentation.
Read more...Earth Committee Community Collaboration
RC Karrinyup’s new Earth Committee is charged with caring for the environment in ways, which will bring about positive change in the world. Members recently attended a social event seeking to collaborate with Friends of Trigg Bushland. We look forward to hearing a presentation at a club meeting very soon, as we work with them to achieve our common goals.
Read more...Support for RYLA 2021
The Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) program offers young men and women between the ages of 18 and 25 years an opportunity to attend a residential seminar designed to develop their leadership skills. RC Karrinyup sponsored three worthy participants to the 2021 RYLA program held recently - Phoebe Earnshaw, Abdiwahab Hillow and Audrey Repsevicius. The young people will present an account of their experience to members at a club meeting early in March.
Read more...Boost for Mens Shed
The Karrinyup Community Men’s Shed is set to receive $15,000 towards a range of sustainability measures including a water bore, solar panels and electrical work under a re-elected McGowan Government. Former Community Service Director Peter Polain was on hand to welcome Premier Mark McGowan and David Michael MLA to the Shed last week, when the announcement was made. The visit was initiated by Balcatta MLA David Michael, who is a great supporter of the Shed.
Read more...Support for Foodbank WA 2020
Since the inception of Foodbank WA over twenty-five years ago, RC Karrinyup has been a strong supporter. This week, Foodbank's Community Engagement representative Aggie Przybylo visited our club to bring us up to date with what has been happening since COVID-19 struck earlier this year. Foodbank WA redistributes oversupplied and donated food to those in need but this year the need has been huge. Former Community Service Director Peter advised that the club had recently made our substantial annual donation, just in time for Christmas.
Read more...Award Recognition for Karrinyup Mum
Members Ross Daniel and Vic Dennis recently attended a presentation at Our Lady of Good Council school in Karrinyup, where Tracey Woodward was recogised for her community work with a nomination for the RC Karrinyup Michael Chin Humanitarian Award. Tracy was inspired to reach out to other mums at the school to create the group 'Meals by Mums'. Ross and Vic are seen here with Tracey and school principal Nic.
Read more...Trigg Art Club Pop Up Shop 2020
Trigg Art Club is happy to present art of every medium across every price range at a Pop Up Shop at Shop 64, Hillarys Boat Harbour (opposite Peard Real Estate) from Thursday 22nd October to Sunday 15th November. Call in and say hello and take advantage of quality art at affordable prices. As always profits from the sale will be donated to the Trigg Surf Club (TISLSC). A donation box will be available and any donation large or small will be much appreciated and go towards supporting the volunteer life savers who keep us safe on Trigg Beach.
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2020 Michael Chin Humanitarian Award
RC Karrinyup is pleased to announce the 2020 recipient of the Dr Michael Chin Humanitarian Award is Glenice Munro, a volunteer worker at Glengarry Private Hospital. She also provides support and companionship to both patients and staff. 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. Glenice was honoured to receive the Award, presented by Michael's son Peter Chin, at the recent RC Karrinyup Gala Awards dinner.
Read more...Karrinyup Community Mens Shed Update October 2020
Jeff Crookes from the Karrinyup Community Men’s Shed (KCMS), seen here with Ross and Peter, gave us an update on the Shed. This RC Karrinyup's major Community Service project was planned some seven years ago. It has now become a reality and has been flourishing for two years. The RC Karrinyup has provided considerable funding for the establishment of the Shed, which is now self-sufficient on an operational basis and no longer in need of support from RC Karrinyup. This project has been achieved because of Rotary and is an excellent example of Rotary making a difference to people’s lives.
Read more...24 October 2020 Focus on World Polio Day
24th October is marked globally as World Polio Day, established by Rotary International. Rotary is dedicated to the eradication of this potentially fatal infectious disease for which there is no cure but which can be prevented through immunization. One Day. One Focus. Ending Polio. We are so close to achieving the goal of a polio free world. RC Karrinyup has made a significant contribution to the polio eradication this week.
Read more...Vale Brian Bracanin
This week a large contingent of past and current Rotary Club of Karrinyup members joined family and friends to celebrate the life of Brian Bracanin, who sadly passed away recently after a courageous battle with cancer. Serving almost thirty five years in our club, Brian exemplified the qualities, which the founders of Rotary strived for all those years ago - a selfless contribution to one’s vocation and the community at large. He was well loved for his overwhelming enthusiasm, ready sunny smile and positive nature and will be sadly missed by all.
Read more...Karrinyup Community Mens Shed Project Complete
The RC Karrinyup's major Community Service project, the Karrinyup Community Men's Shed, was planned some seven years ago. It has now become a reality and has been flourishing at 6 Jedda Road, Balcatta for two years. The RC Karrinyup has provided considerable funding for the establishment of the Shed, which is now self-sufficient on an operational basis and no longer in need of support from RC Karrinyup. This project has been achieved because of Rotary and is an excellent example of Rotary making a difference to people’s lives.
Read more...The 2020 Lupathon
Star Swamp Bushland Reserve is a bushland reserve area, which is home to many species of flora and fauna. Lupin plants were introduced to Star Swamp many years ago to provide feed for cattle, which passed through the area. Unfortunately, they became so prolific that they overran the native vegetation. The Friends of Star Swamp organise an annual event to keep the lupins under control. This year, as in previous years, RC Karrinyup has assisted with Earth Committee member Ross Daniel coordinating the volunteers. It was a very successful day and the fine winter weather saw eight Rotarians and friends turn up to form a Lupathon hit squad.
Read more...Market Update August 2020
The Stirling Farmers' Market not only provides the club with a steady source of income for all our many wonderful projects but is also a major Community Service project and a constant reminder to the local community of the presence and effectiveness of the Rotary Club of Karrinyup. It has been a while since we have had an update on the status quo, so we were happy to hear a report this week from Market Manager Peter Polain, who, along with Market Administrator Heather, spends many hours each week behind the scenes ensuring all goes smoothly each Sunday.
Read more...Karrinyup Community Mens Shed Celebrates Two Years
The RC Karrinyup's major Community Service project, the Karrinyup Community Men's Shed, has now been flourishing at 6 Jedda Road, Balcatta for two years. The RC Karrinyup has provided considerable funding for the establishment of the Shed, which is now self-sufficient on an operational basis. Men’s Sheds provide a safe and busy environment where men from all walks of life can discover new experiences in an atmosphere of old-fashioned mateship.
Read more...2020 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 2020 RC Karrinyup Osborne Park Hospital Nurse of the Year Award is Lisa Summers. This Award is highly regarded by the staff and promoted extensively by the Hospital. Congratulations Lisa!
Read more...Stirling Farmers Market is Back
RC Karrinyup is delighted to announce that, starting on Sunday 3rd May, our Stirling Farmers Market has been allowed to open BUT with quite a few differences in place. While once again our community is able to access fresh produce, the market is not yet a place to socialise, as we still need to practice social distancing. Please follow the new guidelines and, for the time being, come and shop alone, then leave without stopping for a chat.
Read more...RC Karrinyup Pandemic Plan Update
Unfortunately our venue is no longer allowed to host our face to face meetings because of new restrictions advised by Government. As per the Club’s Coronavirus Pandemic Response Plan, commencing this coming Wednesday 25th March, all future meetings are held online only until further notice. It will be possible to log in via zoom at the usual meeting time. Our new 'venue' is now advertised on our website and, as always, visitors are still welcome to join us.
Read more...Rotary Employment Project in WA
Jenni Wilke introduced our guest speaker Amy Perrie from 'Inclusion Solutions', a mentoring, training and consultancy service, which supports the work and objectives of Inclusion WA, a not-for-profit organisation with a proud 25 plus year history. Amy spoke to us about the Rotary Employment Project, which aims to find opportunities within the community that connect individuals to employment, based on their interests and skill sets.
Read more...Camp Quality Update 2020
Ross Daniel introduced Nadine Magill, State Manager of Camp Quality, to tell us how our support for kids affected by cancer in WA is working. Camp Quality gives kids facing cancer the chance to be kids again, providing a support network and a range of non-medical support services for children living with cancer and their families. RC Karrinyup has been a strong supporter of the program over many, many years. Nadine explained what is happening in 2020 and thanked the club for that ongoing support.
Read more...Hands on for the Trigg Island SLSC
Rotary Club of Karrinyup has supported the Trigg Island Surf Life Saving Club with many projects over the years so, when the invitation came to participate in painting a mural on the side of the clubhouse, we just had to be there! While our club was well represented, we were only one of the groups, as it was a task to which the whole community could contribute. After a delicious breakfast, it was all hands to the paint and what a fun time we had! Check out the Facebook post to see photos of club members at work.
New Undercover Area at RDA Carine
Rotary Club of Karrinyup members were proud to attend the opening of a fantastic new undercover arena at RDA Carine. Led by our resident builder Ross and one of our many engineers Stuart, the club was integral in providing the leadership, advice, consultancy and technical expertise to convert RDA's need into a proposal that could be submitted for both approval and funding. Enter the City of Stirling, Lotterywest and AE Hoskins Building Services and the dream has now became a reality. Watch a video of the opening ceremony here.
Read more...A Year in Spain
RC Karrinyup Rotary Youth Exchange coordinator Trish Lynch is passionate about the youth exchange program so was most enthusiastic to introduce our guest speaker Jasmin Wallace this week. Jasmin, our 2018 Outbound student to Spain, has recently returned from her amazing life changing year. Jasmin described the culture, education, travel and many other aspects and experiences of her exchange. She mentioned there were some 'lowlights' as well as the many highlights during her year and told us how much she grew as a person through the more difficult times.
Read more...The Magic Bus
RC Karrinyup's major 40th anniversary project - the Earbus, was designed to work in the Kimberley region of WA. The purpose built vehicle was completed and handed over to the Earbus Foundation in April of 2017 and worked at first in other regions. The State Government committed $2.7 million over three years to enable the Earbus program to operate in the East Kimberley, the area for which it was intended, from May 2018. Earbus CEO Paul Higginbotham recently brought us up to date with the work of the Earbus since then.
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