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Rotary District 9800 Issue 28 of 2011/2012 March 6 2012 1
everyone of us were once a member of the public before we were Rotarians, and it is through this engagement that people are encouraged to join our ranks or partner with us to do great things in the world.
On that note, you will see further examples of Rotary in action in front of the public’s eye in coming weeks. We have another supplement section in The Age planned for 27 March and hope to attract more public support and membership through it. I hope all this publicity provides you with a great opportunity to chat to friends, colleagues and acquaintances about the great work we’re doing, of which every single Rotarian should feel proud. Both Gabrielle and myself are looking forward to celebrating the past and committing to the future with you all come Friday as we kick off what should be an amazing weekend holidaying in our own city! Get ready for a great time! Yours in Rotary Keith RyallDistrict Governor (2011-2012)Rotary District 9800
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March is Literacy Month
Teachers Graduate
RYPEN
End Polio Now illuminates worldlandmarks
Welcome to the Group Study Exchange Team
What if our luck runs out?
Speaker Bank Update
Donations in Kind Facts
Upcoming Events
Notices
Readers Letters
In this IssueDG Weekly Message
700+ This week I am proud to thank Rotarians for their special efforts in getting behind two fantastic Rotary events. Last week we had confirmation that, one week out from the Conference, we have over 700+ registrations. Thank you to all of you who have registered and to all working behind the scenes to make the Conference successful. It will be great to see you all and I hope that we can put on a big display for the public of Melbourne to show them Rotary at its best. The second Rotary event to garner an audience of over 700 people is our International Women’s Day Breakfast this Thursday 8th March. Women in Rotary led by the efforts of Kerry Kornhauser and her team have done a terrific job in pulling together this huge audience from the business, Rotary and wider communities, with a large number of sponsors also joining in. Their support will help Violence Free Families, another great a Rotary initiative that educates Australian families challenged by aggressive and violent behaviour. Following on from our recent illumination of Federation Square with our “End Polio Now” message recently, it’s really great to see Rotary kicking some goals and engaging with a public audience -
District Governor Keith Ryall and Gabrielle
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March is Literacy Month
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Despite all of the efforts of World Aid Organisations, governments, educational institutions, service groups like Rotary, and caring individuals around the world over 1 billion children and adults still lack basic literacy skills. Of these 113 million children do not have a school to attend and 500 million women remain illiterate due to cultural and historical reasons. They live in camps, villages, towns and cities, overseas, in other states and in our own communities.
These people have either been denied the opportunity to learn to read and or write, or our formal education systems have failed them. They are limited in the ways they can share their ideas and opinions and they will never be able to enjoy the beauty and power of their own languages, let alone the words of others.
In today’s world it is hard to imagine how this could be true and even harder to imagine the impact this disability must have upon these people’s self-esteem and independence, their lives and their hopes for the future.
Over the decades Rotarians, through the Rotary Foundation and their own clubs, have played a major role in trying to address this ever-increasing problem by building schools, training teachers, providing books and supplies to schools, tackling poverty and health issues and by promoting peace and understanding across the world.
>> Read more at:http://www.rotarydistrict9800.org.au/site/1164/literacy-month.pdf
You could . . . . . 4 Meet with local Principals and Child Care Workers to
identify issues related to Literacy Education in your community.
4 Meet with local Principals and Child Care Workers to discuss how you can help implement their Literacy Programs.
4 Purchase new books and distribute them to all members of families affected by the recent bush-fires.
4 Sponsor Literacy Parent Sessions at Community Health Centres, Schools and Kindergartens where parents can learn about how best to help their children.
4 Purchase new books and donate them to local schools and kindergartens. Consider including books of the same genre ego reports, fantasy, folk tales for use in class writing programs.
4 Welcome new babies into your communities by presenting them with a book for parents to enjoy with them.
4 Provide funds for the specific purchase of literacy software programs for schools.
4 Organise interschool Debating Competitions.
4 Participate in school reading programs by regularly hearing children read, sharing books with them, helping out in school libraries etc.
4 Promote the importance of learning to write by becoming a helper during Writing Sessions at a local school.
4 Purchase and distribute Alphabet Charts to 4 year olds at local Kindergartens and Child Care Centres.
4 Participate in a Donations in Kind Program that collects, 4
sorts and distributes books and writing implements, where needed.
4 Sponsor Literacy Parent Sessions at Community Health Centres, Schools and Kindergartens where parents can learn about how best to help their children.
Remember Your club may be able to access funds to help with the implementation of a Literacy Project through the District Simplified and Matching Grants Programs.
March is Literacy MonthBy Bronwyn Stephens, Melbourne South RC.
During Literacy Month what will your Club do?
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For three years now, East Timor Roofing, the project established by the Rotary Clubs of Melbourne, Doncaster and Lilydale has been providing sponsorship for two student teachers at the Teachers Training College in Baucau.
We are delighted to see the graduation of our first two sponsored students Andre Soares and Emerenciana Soares recently and receive their diplomas from General Peter Cosgrove in his capacity as Chancellor of the Australian Catholic University.
Norm Bruce, the manager of ETR advises that ”The day started with an early mass at the Baucau Cathedral followed by the ceremony in the nearby diocese hall and a luncheon.
“I was invited to Andres home a little late in the day for a small family celebration. His family is very poor and live in a tiny house adjacent to the factory. They expressed sincere gratitude for the support that ETR provided for Andre throughout his three years of training. Andre will commence his teaching career in Baucau.
“I have no doubt that our sponsorship of these scholarships is money very well spent.”
East Timor Roofing now has 6 teachers involved in this sponsorship as the opportunity to provide better education for the people of East Timor is clearly a priority.
Teachers Graduate By PP Bob Glindemann, Rotary Club Of Melbourne
Pictured are:Norm Bruce of ETR with Andre Soares and Emerenciana Soares
RYPENThe Rotary Youth Program of Enrichment is a Rotary sponsored District New Generations program. Year ten and eleven students, from schools across District 9800 attend a weekend long camp designed at developing the potential of average students, through a mixture of lecture style sessions and adventure-based learning. Its stated aim is to communicate to young people, a series of ideas, problems and social experiences, which will assist them in forming their own values and moral standards. A program of thought provoking speakers, social situations and personal challenges is offered .District 9800 Rotaractors act as facilitators for the camp, leading groups of students and running the sessions. A Rotary club acts as the host club for the camp and provides the catering for the weekend while enjoying an excellent fellowship opportunity for its members.Camps are held in October and March each year: the next RYPEN camp is to be held on the weekend of Friday 23 – Sunday 25 March 2012. The cut off for applications is Friday 2nd March 2012.Location: Camp Weekaway, LancefieldCost per participant: $286.00 (incl GST) per participant.Clubs should have received application packs via post - brochures, letters to schools and students application forms. Applications are due on Friday 2nd March 2012. Please contact me (on the details at right) if you need an extension. If you are not planning to send any students to this camp, please advise me so that we can adequately plan for numbers and for follow up purposes.
Members of the RYPEN committee would love to come and talk to your club about sponsoring a student or being the host club. Contact details for Bronwyn Fanning: Mobile: 0431 965 955Email: [email protected]
By Bronwyn Fanning, District 9800 RYPEN Chairperson
One of the outdoor challenge activities: we have no idea what they are actually doing. Any suggestions?
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Iconic landmarks around the world served as the backdrop for the End Polio Now message the week of 23 February in honour of Rotary’s 107th anniversary. They included the Water and Power Development Authority building in Lahore, Pakistan, and Frere Hall in Karachi; the Roppongi Hills skyscraper in Tokyo; Federation Square in Melbourne, Australia; and City Hall in San Juan, Puerto Rico, among others.
Rotarians gathered on a hot Saturday evening to see Lord Mayor Robert Doyle and MC Greg Champion switch on the display in Federation Square.
WHO Volunteer Jenny Horton told the audience about the history of the eradication of this crippling disease, which is now 99% complete. With India being declared as Polio Free just over one year ago, we are now down to just three countries left in the world with current outbreaks of Polio.
Other illuminated landmarks at http://www.rotary.org/en/MediaAndNews/News/Pages/120224_news_landmarks.aspx
Video at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1zhQQL0ndik&feature=youtu.be
End Polio Now message illuminates world landmarks
Pictured are:1. DG Keith Ryall and DGN Ross Butterworth with Lord
Mayor Robert Doyle2. Lord Mayor Robert Doyle and MC Greg Champion
counting down to the switching-on3. WHO Volunteer Nurse Jenny Horton4. Rotarians from D9800 and D9810 5. Some Rotarians cooling off after the switch-on6. Federation Square all lit up
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Distinguished Rotarian Dr. Vaijayanti Padhe had the pleasure of introducing her team to the Rotarians in our District who attended the welcome cocktail party on Wednesday evening.
The members of the team from District 3030, Maharashtra State, India, are:
L Mr. Asif Shaike, Aircraft engineerL Dr. Mughda Phadke, practicing in obstetric anaesthesia and
a lawyerL Miss Sonal Trovedi, Lecturer in English and proprietor of
her own school of dance L Mr Pawan Sarda, founder of life skills and creative thinking
institute and involved in family manufacturing business.
The presence of the Vice-Consul of India, Rakesh Kawra, gave him the opportunity to experience how Rotary extends world peace and understanding through the Rotary Foundation.
The District thanks the Rotary Club of Chadstone-East Malvern for their organization of the evening and appreciates all who attended.
As the team begins their journey around our District they will receive the hand of Rotary friendship and pass on their vocations and culture to us.
As was evident on the evening their visits to Rotary Clubs of Essendon, Chadstone-East Malvern, Flemington, West Footscray, Eaglehawk and Hawthorn are eagerly anticipated.The team will learn from their time with us. Their compulsory rest time and break will be taken under the caring wing of the Rotary Club of Castlemaine and the changeover back to the Melbourne clubs will be hosted by the Rotary Club of Kyneton.
We sincerely thank all clubs involved in this Group Study Exchange for their excellent planning of the various visits.
Please take the time to converse with the Team Leaders and Members of incoming and outgoing Group Study Exchange teams at Conference.
The Farewell to this particular team is to be an afternoon tea at the Melbourne Zoo on Sunday, March 25th. Details are listed under coming events in Networker and sent to all Club Presidents and Foundation Chairs.
>> : Photos of the reception are at: https://picasaweb.google.com/106224275621582639712/GSE29212?authkey=Gv1sRgCIWJxejp4M7jbA
Welcome to the Group Study Exchange Team By Anne Peace, D9800 GSE Chair
Chadstone/East Malvern President Mel Gray and Dr. Vaijayanti Padhe exchange banners
Arif Shaike, Heine Otten, Vice-Consul Rakesh Kawra and PDG John Davis, Rotary Foundation Director.
Pawan, Asif, Dr Padhe, Sonal and Mugdha interacting with the audience.
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Don Argus AC presented the Angus Mitchell Oration to 162 Rotarians and guests at the Rotary Club of Melbourne luncheon meeting on 29th February. In his introduction, he said:
“The dearth of political leadership in this country is why I have decided to concentrate on a few themes which should be of concern to all of us as we tackle structural changes in the economy and lock in a long term strategy which allows us to reap the benefits of the growth of India and China who are demanding more and more of our scarce and non‐ renewable resources.That can only happen if our political leaders set acceptable standards, create commitments to objectives and determine the values and principles that guide the country.At the moment our leader‐follower relationships are tense, cynical, confused and mistrustful.That sort of environment only leads to dysfunctional relationships and of course a crisis of commitment.The theme of my public speeches over the past few years has been that although Australia has been incredibly lucky, we cannot rely on luck for our future prosperity.Instead, we need to make sure the country remains competitive in uncertain times and that our political leaders foster strong sustainable growth for the benefit of all Australians.The source of Australia’s so called luck is well known. We are positioned in a unique way to benefit from the shift in the globe’s economic centre of gravity from the western world, to Asia. And we stand to benefit enormously from the emergence of the Chinese middle class over the next two decades.Against that backdrop I want to structure my talk today around three issues where I believe we will need strong leadership to deliver quality outcomes.We need to get these things right to ensure that the living standards of our children and grandchildren are at least asgood - and hopefully better - than what
we enjoy today, and we need to engage in outcome thinking to build that healthy community to which I referred earlier.The three areas I want to focus on are productivity, management of our public finances and taxation.As I have said before on previous occasions, I fear that in many cases our political leaders are opting for the most politically convenient outcomes, not those that are in the best interests of future generations; - all this selfish leadership debate is really quite exhausting and futile”>> : Read the full Angus Mitchell Oration: http://www.rotaryclubofmelbourne.org.au/files/nrteUploadFiles/12F032F201253A413A27PM.pdf
Don Argus AC Is the former Chairman of BHP Billiton, the world’s largest diversified resource company.He is a member of the Order of Australia (AO) and was further awarded the Centenary Medal in April 2003 for service to Australian society through business.In 2010 Don was made a Companion of the Order of Australia in recognition for his service to business and commerce through leadership in the mining and finance industries, and to the community through the promotion of philanthropy, and executive roles in conservation,
health, charitable and sporting organisations.The Angus Mitchell Oration was initiated by the Board of Directors of the Rotary Club of Melbourne in 1971 in honour of Sir Angus Mitchell as part of the Club’s 50th birthday celebrations. The Oration has been delivered by a number of eminent Australians. Sir Angus was inducted into the Rotary Club of Melbourne on 7th December 1927. He was President of the Club in 1931-32, elected District Governor in 1934-35, and again in 1937-38. He became the first Australian to be elected to the office of President of Rotary International in 1948–49. He was created a Knight Bachelor by Her Majesty the Queen in 1956. Two years later, he was the first member of the Club to be named a Paul Harris Fellow. Paul Harris, who founded Rotary with three compatriots on 23 February 1905, became a close personal friend. Sir Angus died on 18 August 1961.Past RI President Royce Abbey delivered the 1989 Oration and attended the meeting last Wednesday with Jean. Also, Sir Angus’ grandson Alister Payne, a Past President of Doncaster East (now Manningham) was a guest of the Club.
What if our luck runs out?
Don Argus, AC
Melbourne RC President Austen Burleigh presenting a certificate and a copy of
“Australia’s First Rotary Club - A History of the Rotary Club of Melbourne” by the late
Owen Parnaby, to Don Argus AC.
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How can you help The Rotary D9800 Speaker Bank?We need your help! Do you know of interesting Speakers that we can add to the D9800 Speaker Bank? Has your Club had good speakers? If so, please send us the name and contact of the Speaker. Log in to see a list of Topics and speakers at http://www.rotarydistrict9800.org.au/speakers_bank
Thanks to Kerry McConnell of the Rotary Club of Yarraville for suggesting Brooke Squires from the Wildlife Conservation and Science section of Zoos Victoria. Kerry writes: “Brooke can speak about various programs that Zoos Victoria are undertaking in Africa through the Zoos Fighting Extinction Commitment. She has travelled to Congo and Kenya where she has worked with local communities to help prevent species extinction. She gave an insightful presentation to our club.”Contact: Brooke Squires, 3052 P:03 93402724 M:0423393836 [email protected] http://www.zoo.org.au/
Thanks to Murray Chessell of the Rotary Club of Kew for suggesting Brian McFarlane: ‘Real and Reel’Murray says that Brian has ‘been a school teacher, academic and writer and is now adjunct professor attached to the English dept at Monash. He spoke most entertainingly at Kew on his lifetime passion for film under the title of his latest book ‘Real and Reel’ - an account of his screen struck childhood in country Victoria, which also provides some fascinating glimpses of the ‘real’ men and women of British film. We found his warmth and wit to be most engaging’.Contact Dr Brian McFarlane, Work: +61 3 9905 9011 Home: +61 3 9853 4509
>> To see a list of topics and speakers, login at:http://www.rotarydistrict9800.org.au/rotary_membership_and_login
>> If you do not have a login, please contact the webmaster at:http://www.rotarydistrict9800.org.au/contact_usso he can create a login for you. All members in District 9800 are eligible.
Speaker Bank UpdateBy Jill Weeks, D9800 Speaker Bank Committee
1000 new T shirts = 1m3 approx
Cost to ship 10-20 cents each depending on the location.
Typical stock item normally available for your project.
Interested?
Contact Laurie or David: [email protected]
FACTS
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Upcoming Events
MarchWerribee Golf Day: Tuesday 27th March 2012 Werribee Park Golf Club, Werribee (Melway 201 B6) 12.30pm Shotgun Start, Registration from 11.45am. Format: Ambrose (Four Person) with B before hit off. Presentation Dinner and Trophies Cost: Sponsorship packages; $1,500 Platinum, $1000 Gold, $550 Silver and $300 Bronze.$75 per player or $40 for Werribee Park Golf Club members. For Enquires and Entries Contact: Paul Revell Phone: 0414 889 034 Email: [email protected]://www.rotarydistrict9800.org.au/site/1164/John flynn Golf 2012.pdf
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The roTary leaDership insTiTuTe 2012 The Rotary Leadership Institute (RLI) is a multi-district leadership development program which seeks to have Rotary Clubs identify those Rotarians who seem to have the potential for future club leadership (not necessarily as club presidents) and provide those so identified with a quality education in Rotary knowledge and leadership skills for voluntary organisations.The course dates for the first six months of the 2012 are as follows:part 1 sunday february 26 & sunday March 25 part 2 sunday april 15 & sunday april 29part 3 sunday May 13 & sunday May 27Please contact the RLI Registrar Vicki Teschke at [email protected] to register for any of these sessions.
Notices
players WanTeD for The GranD ChallenGe CriCkeT MaTCh beTWeen DisTriCT 9800 anD DisTriCT 9810 March 8, 2012 at Stradbroke Park #2, corner Belmore and Burke Roads, Kew, Melways K4. Game time 11am for 35 overs each. Assemble from 10am. Cost: $30 per player covers ground hire, pavilion access and lunch.Payment to be made on the day. attire: Whites (or near whites). No spikes. Sandshoes only. Contact: All enquiries to Warren Fricke 9836 1202or [email protected] pdf: http://www.rotarydistrict9800.org.au/site/1164/Grand%20Challenge%20Cricket%20match.pdf
yoorallaboWl sunday 18 March 2012. 9.30am onwards. Fitzroy Victoria Bowls Club 578 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy North. Entry Fee: $50 per player $200 per team of four (includes a donation to Yooralla) or $15 for people on a Disability Support Pension (DSP). Register at http://www.yooralla.com.au/yoorallaboWl.phphttp://www.rotarydistrict9800.org.au/site/1164/yooralla%20bowl%20flyer%202012.pdf
WoMen in roTary - Palladium Room Crown 7.00 for 7.30 Thursday 8 March 2012 Women In Rotary Women’s International Day Breakfast “Martians & Venusians in the Work Place”. Q&A event with Andrew Demetriou Mary Crooks, Harold Mitchell, Fabian Dattner Moderator: Neil Cole & MC Tracy Bartram. www.rotarywomen.org.au http://rotarywomen.org.au/images/Women%20in%20rotary%20breakfast.pdf
Gse D3030 inDian TeaM fareWell afternoon tea at Melbourne Zoo: sunday 25 March 2012 1:30pm for 2.00pm startVenue: Melbourne Zoo, Leopard Lodge, Rail Gate Entrance, Poplar Rd, Parkville (Melways Map 29 Reference E11) Casual attire$40 per person – Free zoo admission starting 1pmIncludes: 1 Glass of bubbles and canapés on arrival + Afternoon tea (scones/Jam/cream, Lamingtons, Mini Pies, Croissants, Danish pastries, Coffee/tea) Other drinks at cash bar pricesRSVP: 12 March – Booking form attached. Early Zoo Admission before 1pm: Special 50% discount = $12.70For more information contact: Brian Bloomer – Ph: 0405 124 958 Email: [email protected]://www.rotarydistrict9800.org.au/site/1164/Gse%20D3030%20indian%20Team%20farewell%20Event%20flyer-booking.pdf
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Notices continued
MASKED TWILIGHT TEA-DANCE saturday 31st March, 5.30 to 9.30Glen Eira Town Hall - RC Caulfield and Caulfield Over 50s Dance Groupentry $5.00 byo food and drinks.http://www.rotarydistrict9800.org.au/site/1164/2012%20Tea%20Dance%20flyer.pdf
CaMberWell roTary arT shoW Saturday 24 March - Sunday 1 April at Hawthorn Town Hall, Burwood Road, Hawthorn. (Open 10am - 7pm daily. Closes 5pm Sunday 1 April). Entry $18/$15 Concession. It’s Australia’s best known competition, sale and exhibition of quality art with $20,000 to the ‘Best of Show’ winning artist. And we are returning to our ‘Boroondara’ neighbourhood at the heritage, Hawthorn Town Hall. Over 1500 paintings will be for sale by emerging and established artists plus, there’ll be workshops and demonstrations by leading artists. Preview/Opening Night Friday 23 March (ticketed event). Visit www.camberwellrotaryartshow.org.au for more information.
publiC speakinG Course presenTeD by The roTary Club of briMbank CenTral sunday 3rd June 2012 8.30am for 9.00am .....concludes at 4.45pm. Keilor East RSL Club, 12/22 Hoffmanns Road Essendon 3040. Cost: $60.00pp includes all catering, personal manual, handouts and certificateBookings Close 28th May. Contact President David Bennett 0412 388 823 or [email protected] for further details or a registration form. We only take 10 people per program to ensure full participation of everyone - if more people are interested another program will be scheduled to accommodate them. The program is interactive and will ensure that people are able to confidently prepare and make a short speech or announcement at any type of meeting or function. http://www.rotarydistrict9800.org.au/site/1164/public%20speaking%20flyer%20June%202012.pdf
PRE-CONvENTION COCKTAIL PARTy For all District delegates attending the May 2012 R I Convention in Thailand. Graduate House, 220 Leicester Street, Carlton. friDay 13Th april 2012. 5 - 7pm. $30.00 ph which covers substantial finger food with drinks at very reasonable bar prices. Free underground parking available. DG Keith Ryall is attending and we have invited the Royal Thai Consulate General Melbourne. RSVP to PP Peter Milburn District Chairperson- 2012 RI convention Bangkok 9 801 6180 or [email protected]
GROuP STuDy ExCHANGE 2012 - 2013In 2012-13 we will be exchanging Teams with D1080 in the UK which is in the vicinity of the Cambridge - Norwich area. The Outbound Team will leave on or about the 6 october 2012 and return on or about the 3 november 2012. Applications for both the Team Leader and Team Members are now listed on the District web site: www.rotarydistrict9800.org Gse 2012.2013 promotional information.pdf
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RotaRy DistRict 9800 E v e n t s c a l e n d a rFor a full Notices & Events calendar, visit the following link: http://www.rotarydistrict9800.org.au/notices_and_events
To submit Notices & Events, please send Clarice all the details at: [email protected]
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Dear Clarice,
My daughter Tamara sent these photos from “the World’s Toughest Walk to School” which you articled
last week. She is currently half way through this walk along the Chadar River so has been out on the ice for
6 days. It was a great relief to hear her happy voice on Friday night.
Tamara reported that the air temperature is below 30 degrees so she has been very, very cold (the coldest she
has ever been in her life!!) and was rather tired, having trekked for 6 days along the Ice River to
reach Padum. The river ice is very thick, and is not breaking up yet, so they have been extremely lucky. The river is a grade
4 rapid in places so it flows very quickly when thawed. If you are unfortunate enough to fall in you are
sucked under the ice. That’s scary!! Tamara said the porters are just incredible and will carry you or your
cameras if necessary, when the going gets really tough. They have just had 2 days layover in Padum because of heavy snow which makes it especially dangerous to
walk the Chadar as they can’t see the ice underfoot. It was a forced but welcome respite from the
aching cold.The group headed out again on Monday with 7 little children in tow, including a 4-year old orphan, a
new student just ‘adopted’ by Lille Fro, who is rather excited about the whole adventure. These kiddies are
amazingly resilient – they live in appalling conditions, suffer constant hunger and malnutrition, and yet are
excited about walking the Chadar in freezing conditions if it means they get to go to school.
Tamara is absolutely overwhelmed with the whole experience – the numbingly cold temperatures, the
magnificent and awe-inspiring scenery, the obliging natures of the porters, and now the shared responsibility
and excitement of getting our little Lille Fro children safely to school. They have another 6-8 days walk to get
to their boarding schools for the start of the school year on March 1st.
Lille Fro is an Australian charity founded and run by Tamara. It works at the grassroots. With the poorest
of the poor. With families, many of them from indigenous communities, who are difficult to reach and hard
to help because of their geographical isolation or the conditions in which they live.
Our programs are located in northern India, in the shadow of the Himalayas where remote villages are cut
off for 6 to 8 months during the harsh winter months, when it is impossible to grow fresh food and children
cannot get to school.Lille Fro’s work is hands on. We provide scholarships for children to board at primary school. We build
greenhouses so families can grow nutritious fresh food year round. We fund skills training for adults so they
can support their families.The purpose of Tamara’s walk is to document the children’s walk and raise public awareness and funding
to build Lille Fro house, a boarding hostel in Zanskar, so our Lille Fro children and others do not have to
embark on this treacherous walk just to get to school.We’d love you to check out our website at www.lillefro.org
Ngaire Cannon, RC of Hawthorn
Clarice replies: Thanks Ngarie for the update on the children’s trek to school. We hope they all arrive safely.
Reader’s Letters
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Dear Clarice,
We have been overwhelmed by Rotarians generosity and we have had
donations flooding in. I was out packing at DIK for the container
yesterday and David & Laurie tell me that unfortunately a container
is not an expanding suitcase, and we are not going to fit all of the
donations received in.
So, thank you for the wonderful help and also thank you on behalf of
the 10 Cambodian projects that will benefit so much from your generosity.
And thanks to Laurie and David for their most professional and patient
assistance in making this happen.
When I travel in May I will take laptops in my luggage, so if there are
any more that people wish to donate please contact me. Bronwyn StephensEyes Wide Open0410324537 [email protected]
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