The trumpet may have gone from our BULLETIN banner but we will still blow it occasionally.Tucked away in the ‘READ MORE’ section of the recent District 9800 Newsletter were two items of direct interest for our club.
'RCM', North Melbourne and Wyndam clubs were the finalists,
from seven nominations, for 2022 International Service Recognition.
To recap:
In West Bengal, over 2 million people have been infected with COVID, the number rising sharply after April 2021. Through our Sister Club, the RC Rabindra Sarobar in Kolkata, a need was identified for ventilators to assist those suffering from COVID in their region. By providing oxygen concentrators to regional health centres in West Bengal, quick and effective treatment could be delivered to those with COVID-related breathing difficulties. Oxygen concentrators were chosen as the staff training required was minimal and the cost achievable.
Responding to this situation RCM International team launched a campaign to raise the funds though our newsletter, Facebook and Instagram pages, raising over $11,000. At the height of the pandemic, Rotary Central Melbourne was able to provide the RC of Rabindra Sarobar with funds to purchase 8 concentrators. Purchase was managed by our Sister Club.
The ability to access these machines has saved many lives that might otherwise been lost. The equipment is still in use in four health centres in West Bengal.
DG Wendy, Cecily, PDG Uttam
Warwick Cavell receives a Paul Harris Recogntion from District Governor Dale.
Citation:
“Warwick has had a substantial impact on District 9800 in his role as Learning and Development and Vocational Services Chairs as well as his enormous impact within the Rotary Club of Central Melbourne.Warwick had a huge input into the MentorMatch project, resulting in the successful Government grant received to implement this project. In the L&D field Warwick has developed and run an Assistant Governor Facilitation Skills Workshop, Mental Health First Aid training and worked with Belonging Matters to introduce this to Clubs. Warwick has provided strategic planning for a number of Rotary Clubs and service projects including Afri-Auscare, WERN, DIK, Fitzroy Learning Network and Australian Youth Affairs Coalition.
He is always happy to assist clubs and willingly runs planning sessions and workshops.”