
"It is our daily actions, and our daily decisions, that determine the course of Rotary for us all. The Future of Rotary Is in Your Hands." |
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A food technologist and member of the Rotary Club of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, Buchanan, 75, created the high-protein Australian milk biscuit and high-energy biscuit, which are staples of his country's international food aid program. He also developed an affordable infant food made from rice and soy flour that is commercially produced in Thailand. In January, he was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia for his service to food science and technology and to the community.
For these and many other accomplishments, The Rotary Foundation presented Buchanan with its 2008-09 Global Alumni Service to Humanity Award at the 2009 RI Convention in Birmingham, England. |
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Interactors in Kolkata, India, lead End Polio Now awareness campaign
Interactors from approximately 60 clubs in Kolkata, India, are working hard to raise awareness about Rotary's work to End Polio Now by selling and distributing End Polio Now bumper stickers across the city.
(Source: Rotary International: New Generations News) |
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SHELTERBOX TO PROVIDE AID IN SRI LANKA
Four hundred and forty-eight [448] ShelterBoxes are on the way to Sri Lanka to provide shelter to those who have lost their homes in the current conflict. The boxes are being sent from stocks in Singapore and Dubai and are expected to arrive by tomorrow. |
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RC Booragoon member Ernie Littlely attended a recent Parkinsons WA seminar to present the Club’s latest donation.
The Club has previously supported the association by sponsoring a brochure on hospitalisation guidelines for Parkinsons sufferers and presenting a digital projector for health professional and community education sessions held at hospitals, retirement homes, and support groups.
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A special fellowship meeting this week, and the guest speaker will be our newest member, Steve Coady. This is a partners night, family and friends are welcome to attend.
Steve’s induction was the highlight of our first committees and board meeting last week.
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