Rotary Club of Western Endeavour Newsletter

Melanie honoured by her village in Kenya

Melanie Peyian, the RCWE sponsored student, was recently honoured by her village in Kenya. Melanie is the first person in Kimuka to graduate from university and become a doctor. Melanie expressed her gratitude to RCWE for making this possible and is determined to help her village in the future.

If you wish to help children from poor Kimuka families improve their life opportunities, go to the link below.

Rotary Australia World Community Service (RAWCS) Project 35-2012-13 RAWCS Home

Harry Nesbitt

Harry Nesbitt described his trek across the Kokoda Track at a meeting in April 2022 and presented some of the grief the Australian and Japanese soldiers went through during the 2nd World War. He met the last surviving Fuzzy Wussie Angels who saved so many lives.

Congratulations to our founding club members Laurie Dender and Geoff Ross.

Both have been with our club since its inception on 22 April 2002.

Happy 20th Anniversary for the Rotary Club of Western Endeavour, Laurie and Geoff

1,316 20th Anniversary Illustrations & Clip Art - iStock

For enquiries about developing friendships, helping people in need, looking after the environment, and business networking, call Past President Peter Batskos on 0418491431 for a chat.

Pros and cons of fully electic vehicles vs plug in hybrids discussed

The long lasting debate on fully electric vehicles verses plug in hybrids rages on. The experiences of owners with a) a plug in BMW and b) a Tesla were discussed over two meetings during April 2022. Both owners welcome questions. write to the club secretary to make contact.

How to avoid catching COVID in a hotel

On 22 March, Dr Laurie Glossop made a presentation on assessing air flows in hospitals, hotels and other buildings to reduce the spread of COVID.One interesting fact he reported was that, if you want to avoid catching COVID and other communicable diseases while in quarantine, stay in a hotel with no balconies or openable windows.

Special Days

Thu, 5 May - Byron Williamson's Birthday

Fri, 13 May - Des Mills' Birthday

Wed, 4 May - Judy Dinnison will have served our Rotary club for 18 years

Wed, 4 May - Laurie Glossop will have served our Rotary club for 18 years

Sun, 8 May - David Fisher will have served our Rotary club for 17 years

Meeting Rosters
Date	Host	Thanks & Cleanup	3 minute bio	Setup	Writer
03 May, 22					John Boxall
11 May, 22	Laurie Dender	Judy Dinnison	Bruce Dufty	Laurie Glossop	Curt McDonald
17 May, 22	Geoff Ross	Donna Thornton	Byron Williamson	Marina Berzins	Judy Dinnison
24 May, 22	Peter Batskos	Peter Batskos		Laurie Dender	David Fisher
31 May, 22	Peter Batskos	Curt McDonald		Judy Dinnison	Laurie Glossop
29 Jun, 22	Laurie Dender	Judy Dinnison	Bruce Dufty	Laurie Glossop	Curt McDonald

Newsletter for the Rotary Club of Western Endeavour - Issue No.: 1013 Issue Date: 1 May, 2022

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