I can say that joining Rotary has been the best thing that I've done in my life without question.
Many messages of gratitude were received in the feedback, paying thanks to members who show leadership, help boost our reach through social media, and generally help to get stuff done. One message spoke of the value in a particular Leadership & Personal Development opportunity that was discovered through REQ.
Whilst on a break ‘in between jobs’, I decided to catch up with David Reed who has been part of the Rotary family for 47 years and counting. He is a member of the Rotary Club of Perth and a Past President for both the Rotary Clubs of Perth and Kalgoorlie. He has won every Rotary accolade and award under the sun, including the Service Above Self Award that has only been awarded to 150 people.
Volunteer Service Organisations like Rotary, Lions, Apex, and Rotaract provide a noble service to the community. In smaller communities, these services are often quite critical to maintain and sustain the environment, health, safety and wellbeing of people in our communities.
A major challenge we face as volunteer organisations is how do we attract and retain volunteers to sustain our good works?
The whole afternoon was a fun-filled experience that not only helped everyone unwind and unleash their inner creative genius but was also a valuable mindfulness exercise for those who chose to see it that way. The afternoon wrapped up with each of us posing for a proud snap with our creations and the event raised $455 to support the ‘End Polio’ campaign.
I was once told that there are two types of people in this world, house dogs, who wait to be fed and get a pat on the head, and street dogs who hunt for their food and go where they please. Guy is a street dog and if he were put in a house, he’d probably bite off your arm. This metaphor is incongruent with the man because he’s an incredibly considered and thoughtful bloke. Nevertheless, when you listen to his stories of tackling problems that people thought impossible, you get a real appreciation of his intensity and commitment to breaking the mould. In fact, when you meet him, you think “how can I be more like that guy?”.
Some of us are high on sociability, social boldness and social self-esteem, and we are comfortable meeting new people and starting a conversation that needs no preparation. However, on the other end, some individuals are shy, introverted or lack the confidence to meet and greet people. Does the latter sound like you? Then, this event was for YOU!
On a beautiful Saturday morning, REQ member Madeleine (Maddie) and I attended the Urban Foraging class at Perth City Farm where we learnt a whole new world about the weeds growing wild all around us. The 1-off class was led by Annie Raser-Rowland, co-author of the bestselling Weed Forager’s Handbook who was teaching us which of the wild weeds around Perth can be eaten and what recipes they can be used in.
On the 9th of July, REQ and Beaufort Rotary Club had our first ever joint agile planning session! With a bunch of design thinking activities from master facilitator Nick Lim, the two clubs developed and workshoped 5 events that are now ready to be released like beautiful birds from their eggs into the world! Read more about how REQ runs its sprint planning session and the lean business canvas!
On 10 April 2022, the REQ crew (with some help from Swan Rotaract Club and E-WA Rotary) rolled into the Banksia Woodland area of Mt Pleasant's Blue Gum Lake to root out some invasive weeds. Here, Jason from Wirambi Landcare walked us through the importance of preserving these vital parts of the WA landscape.
RotaryEQ continues to respond to expressions of interest following Episode 1 of our Neighbourly Helping Hand series of volunteering opportunities. With a fistful of whippersnippers and rakes, the crew completely transformed the yard of a property in a women's disability co-op housing complex.
On 27 March 2022, four member of RotaryEQ joined the Rotary Impact Network and over 40 other volunteers to help remove 94 kilograms of rubbish from South Trigg beach, at an event organised by Saltwater Cleanups WA.
Rotary is here to uplift and elevate all members of the community. As a Rotarians we consider ourselves to be servants of the community, so of course we helped Clare. Spread this message far and wide, that It's OK to ask for help.
On Saturday the 6th of November, ten people ventured into the Murdoch bushland to combat the invasive weeds that have been encroaching the area. Murdoch University’s Sustainability Manager, Leah Knapp, guided this volunteering experience, with the help of Melissa Dor, Rotary Elizabeth Quay’s Vice President, and Ashleigh Vaughan, Rotary Elizabeth Quay’s Intern from Murdoch University.
With the help of our wonderfully generous guests, we were able to raise $1,533 for Save the Children and $170 towards our club funds to keep RotaryEQ running. Every dollar spent will make a real difference in the community, so thank you to everyone who attended!
Many messages of gratitude were received in the feedback, paying thanks to members who show leadership, help boost our reach through social media, and generally help to get stuff done. One message spoke of the value in a particular Leadership & Personal Development opportunity that was discovered through REQ.
Whilst on a break ‘in between jobs’, I decided to catch up with David Reed who has been part of the Rotary family for 47 years and counting. He is a member of the Rotary Club of Perth and a Past President for both the Rotary Clubs of Perth and Kalgoorlie. He has won every Rotary accolade and award under the sun, including the Service Above Self Award that has only been awarded to 150 people.
Aside from managing his young family and full-time employment, Tristan dedicates his time volunteering at the Rotary Club of Elizabeth Quay (REQ). Tristan has been a Rotarian for over 10 years and chartered REQ in 2017 as the Club’s first president, creating a place for young professionals to serve the community through the Rotary motto ‘Service Above Self’.
Belonging to one of the world’s most regarded international service organisations, Rotary Elizabeth Quay (REQ) embraces the sentiment of service above self and at the same time asks the question, how now? Our purpose is to inspire generosity, our mission to bring innovative service opportunities to fruition in a fast paced world.
