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100 Years of
100 Years of Rotary in Australia and New Zealand
It’s a special time for Rotary in Australia and New Zealand as they celebrate the first 100 years of Service in 2021, with their four founding clubs: all begun in 1921, Melbourne, Sydney, Auckland and Wellington.
To celebrate this centenary milestone the four founding clubs have joined forces to develop a memorable centenary project. The project will take the form of a major public health initiative across 9 Pacific Island countries to introduce three new
vaccines preventing deadly rotavirus, neumococcal and cervical cancer to an estimated 100,000 children and adolescent girls.
UNICEF Australia and New Zealand have partnered with Rotary, providing their experience and expertise towards the project including support with its implementation. Rotary worldwide has had a long association with UNICEF most notably as members of the Global Polio Eradication Initiative. If you would like to know about our centenary project please visit R100 website and Rotary connects.
The Centenary Celebrations Launch of Rotary NSW was proudly hosted by the Vice Regal couple Her Excellency the Honourable Margaret Beazley AO QC, Governor of New South Wales and Mr Dennis Wilson at Government House, Sydney on 12th February.
When I was inducted into Rotary, I thought it was one of the most important decisions that I had ever made and I have to say, it has been very rewarding, said Barbara Ward,
President Rotary Club Sydney
Barbara Ward, had the honour to induct Her Excellency The Honorable Margaret Beazley AO QC as an honorary member into Rotary Club of Sydney and presented her with the Rotary Pin and Certificate. The Governor thanked President Barbara and said “Rotary has a fine history and I am honored to be an honorary member, the work Rotary does worldwide and Barbara does through Rotary is without doubt making a difference everywhere. It is encouraging to see Rotary has evolved over the years and to see woman like Barbara taking leadership roles is a testament to Rotarians all over the world”
Along with the Centenary Celebrations there was another notable celebration on the day- Paul Harris Fellow - which is as a tribute to a person whose life demonstrates a shared purpose with the objectives of The Rotary Foundation.
Tony Stuart was recognized as a Paul Harris Fellow in acknowledgement of his outstanding contribu
tion to UNICEF Australia and the not-for-profit sector exemplifying the Rotary motto of “Service above Self”. Governor of NSW , presented Tony with three emblems of appreciation - certificate, medallion and pin.
If you would like to support the Centenary project please contact Barbara Ward via email Barbara. ward01@bigpond.com
On Behalf of Desi Australia we would like to extend our Heartiest Congratulations to Mr Harmohan Walila for receiving “A Special Certificate Appreciation” from Rotary Club of Sydney. A Big Thank you to your ever supportive wife Manbeen Walia for always been there for you.
President of Rotary Club Barbara Ward said “A Special Certificate Appreciation is given to a person who has made enormous contrition to the betterment of many in the community. Does not have to be a member of our club but to acknowledge the work they do at grass roots level. I have picked this person because I see his work which is no less than any Rotarian “Service Before Self” it is my humble duty, a privilege and honour to present this Special Appreciation to Mr Harmohan Singh. He works tireless in the community and his photos are amazing all pro- bono”
A big shout out to Barbra for acknowledgment and appreciations for Mr Walia’s selfless and unconditional service to the community.
Harman Foundation- Spreading Light and Hope
“A candle loses nothing by lighting another candle.” James Keller, Harman foundation team hosted their 7th Annual Light and Hope Charity dinner on the 8th of February 2020 at Bowman Hall in Blacktown.
With over 540 attendees, the program began by paying a tribute to the Bush fire victims and Deputy Sandeep Dhaliwal. The fundraising charity dinner was organised to create awareness of Domestic and family violence, Women Refuge HER House and Wellbeing services of Harman Foundation.
The event was attended by many community leaders, parliamentarians and volunteers. Along with the entrainment provided by various local dance and singing groups, there was an auction which raised over $11,000.
left them thirsting for meaningful, sustainable support services, the Harman Foundation is modelled on a mission of delivering open, empathic support, guidance and reassurance to all multicultural community members.
Since its inception, the foundation has continued to evolve into a web of cost-free community support services, delivered by a committed group of volunteers, to address a range of individual and group needs, issues and concerns.
