The Rwanda genocide of 1994 resulted in over 800 000 people killed in 100 Days. Now with reconciliation of waring tribes, the country is developing. However, 5M people are still without water and some 900 children die from diarrhea alone each year. Children can travel for up to 9 hours per day just to collect water
Brian welcomed members and the guest speaker Daniel Zanatta, who spoke on an engineering project where he and fellow students plan to install 2 water tanks in Rwanda
Not quite! But this team of Rotarians and friends had a good time competing. The concentration on Carol’s face says it all! We had our Greco Roman expert primed and ready to go, unfortunately the question master chose not to include questions on this topic. Carol was on the edge of her seat for the “Arts” questions but not knowing which cartoon character predicated Trumps victory threw her. Fortunately our Racing expert delivered. A good…
A reminder that the Ride4Rotary event is just around the corner, Sunday May 20.
Apart from being an excellent fund raising event for Southern Youth and Family services it is also a great opportunity to meet and socialise. Coffee is available and it wouldn’t be an Illawarra Rotary event without the Corrimal BBQ van!
In general members feel welcome in the club with opportunities to contribute their skills to make a difference in the community.
Club meetings are well received with the quality and diversity of speakers deserving note.
Feedback on the degree and format of communication to club members also rates highly.
Members strongly support fund raising activities.
Brian welcomed members to the meeting. The focus of the meeting was the talk by Betty on Wheel Chair basketball.
The planning for Ride4Rotary is in full swing . The event raises money for kids at risk in the Illawarra through SYFS. The event is on May 20 so a month to go!
It is a fun day to mingle, chat, eat, drink and even get some exercise. Support the event and the kids by riding or sponsoring or both.
Brian welcomed everyone to the meeting and then briefly reflected on the sacrifices of the ANZAC’s followed by a minutes silence
As of writing there are 16 days to go. Ticket sales are progressing well but we need the support of Rotarians and their friends. So follow the link to book your tickets now.
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