District Events
March 2024 
coming up this month...
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Wednesday 20th March 2024
 
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Friday 22nd to Sunday 24th March 2024
 
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Friday 22nd March 2024
 
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Sunday 24th March 2024
 
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Sunday 24th March 2024
 
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the weeks ahead...
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Saturday 6th April 2024
 
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Saturday 13th April 2024
 
We're hosting a Rotaract Ball to help women and girls in need across Australia. All funds raised from our event will help provide free period products to those in need and give them the dignity they deserve when dealing with their periods. 
 
Any support you can give towards our fundraiser will go along way, making a huge, life-changing difference to the lives of many. 
 
Did you know? $40 can provide up to 8 women or girls with a packet of period products. That means that if we meet our fundraising goal of $500, we'll have provided up to 100 women or girls with a packet of period products!
 
Share the Dignity works to make a real, on the ground difference in the lives of those experiencing homelessness, fleeing domestic violence, or doing it tough. They distribute period products to those in need and work to end period poverty here in Australia. When someone is doing it tough, the last thing on their mind should be dealing with their period.
 
Date: 13 April 2024
Time: 7 pm
Location: Beau Monde International
Theme: Masquerade
Ticket cost: $130, includes two-course meal and drink package
RSVP: 28 March 2024
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Sunday 12th May 2024
 
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Thursday 16th to Friday 17th May 2024
 
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Friday 17th May 2024
 
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Saturday 15th June 2024
 
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Sunday 16th June 2024
 
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Saturday 29th June 2024
 
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Monday 8th to Saturday 13th July 2024
 
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general information & other news...
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Polio Plus Society
 
What is the Polio Plus Society?
It is a Rotary fundraising and recognition program that specifically supports Polio eradication.
 
Why the eradication of Polio?
Rotary International is a founding member of the Global Polio Eradication Initiative. Polio is a paralysing and potentially deadly infectious disease. The virus spreads from person to person, typically through contaminated water. It can then attack the nervous system.
 
Isn’t Polio virtually eradicated anyway?
Whilst it remains endemic only in two countries, Pakistan and Afghanistan If all eradication efforts stopped today, within 10 years, polio could paralyse as many as 200,000 children each year.
 
What is the commitment to become a member of the Polio Plus Society?
The commitment is $100US per year until Polio is eradicated worldwide.
 
Who can become members?
The general public including Rotarians and their friends.
 
How do you become a member?
  1. Go onto the 9810 District website, find the Donation Page and follow the prompts.
  2. Make the donation.
  3. Complete the Commitment Form and email David Grieve (davidgrieve.au@gmail.com).
If you would like a presentation via ZOOM at your Club meeting, please contact District Polio Co-Ordinator David Grieve preferably by email or on 0488 480402
Just a gentle reminder that the DG’s Partners Project which is to End Polio can be made in the normal manner (refer form here https://www.9810rotary.org.au/documents/en-au/9d5560f8-34b1-472f-8fdd-7216fe03d768/1). If you do donate, please advise DG Ian at ianballantine@9810rotary.org.au or Helen Parker at drhelenparker@9810rotary.org.au
 
Let’s eradicate Polio together
 
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SHELTERBOX AUSTRALIA KOKODA FUNDRAISING CHALLENGE 2024
 
I am participating in one of the world’s greatest treks, the 96km Kokoda Trek.
Since 2012 Shelterbox and Rotary have been official  Project Partners in disaster relief.
 
If you are not familiar with Shelterbox it has grown to become an Internationally recognized, independent disaster relief organization and we believe that shelter from the chaos of disaster and conflict is vital.
 
The equipment provided gives people the hope and the power to transform their own lives.
 
Since Shelterbox Australia began in 2000 it has responded to earthquakes, floods, volcanoes, tsunamis, hurricanes, landslides, typhoons and conflict. Shelter is so much more than just a roof. It’s the foundation for life, families and communities. It is a place to feel safe after days or weeks of fear. It offers protection from harsh weather, privacy and helps to preserve dignity, it’s a space to heal from trauma. People can stay connected and build resilience together.
 
The Shelter Kits contain the items that help transform shelter into a home,like cooking sets, solar lights and activity sets for children and much more.    
Please see article in February 2024 Rotary Down Under headed ‘Thousands Asssited by Shelter Box Moroccan Deployment’
 
Shelterbox creates Fundraising Challenges for many walks they create throughout Australia and elsewhere. The target for this Kokoda walk is $3500 for each walker.
 
Following is the link should you wish to make a donation to this extraordinary organization:
                      https://shelterbox-kokoda-2024.raisely.com/bob-mc-lellan
                                                  
Monash Rotary Club
 
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Click Here for a copy of the Flyer and Event Details
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Click Here for a copy of the Flyer and Event Details
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To see a list of Rotary Markets in the District Click Here
 
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To see a list of Op Shops in the District  Click Here
 
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Hi to all.
 
Highlights is published Monthly on the third week of each month and sent to all Rotarians, Rotaractors & Honorary Members in District 9810.
 
So please send me your upcoming events to highlights9810@gmail.com prior to the next edition of Highlights which will be sent out on Tuesday 16th April.
 
A list of all the upcoming events can also be found  here.
 
Also read the current version of the District Governor Monthly Newsletter March 2024.
 
All the best
 
Michael Ellinger 
Rotary Club of Oakleigh Clayton Huntingdale
Highlights Editor