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Rotary International is an international service organisation which spans the globe with more than 35,000 clubs in 200 countries. It brings together 1.2 million members to provide humanitarian service in the local community and elsewhere and to advance goodwill and peace around the world.It is a non-political and non-religious organization open to all people regardless of race, color, creed, religion, gender, or political preference.

Introducing President Susanne Marie

For more than 40 years, the Rotary Club of Stirling has served the local community, supported youth and community groups and those in need throughout the district and and overseas.

All our members contribute a great deal of time and effort to support others less fortunate and to raise funds for our good works. Click here to discover how the Rotary Club of Stirling makes a difference!

I am proud to be a part of this incredible organisation which remains the oldest and largest service network in the world.

Susanne Marie

President, ROTARY CLUB OF STIRLING

Firstly I have to thank the Stirling Ladies Probus committee for asking me to attend the above function with my daughter, a substitute at the last minute, because my husband had spent the day in the Mt Barker Hospital emergency section with severe chest pain.

The evening was so very enjoyable. On arrival we were warmly welcomed by the president elect Susanne Marie. Table 6 was our allocated table where three rotary couples were the most gracious of hosts and included us in conversation and made sure we were looked after the whole evening.

The three course meal could only be described as 10/10 for taste, choice and quantity.

The, Toast to Rotary International and the Response, to the Toast, both included history of, and current activities undertaken by Rotary Clubs. Since its foundation in 1905, Rotary has been involved in lots of local and international projects. These include, growing economies, providing safe water supplies, Rotary exchanges, Polio Plus a project seeking to rid the world of Polio. So far Rotary has helped immunize more than 2.5 billion children in 122 countries.

There are only six countries in the World that do not have a Rotary club.

Fellowship is one of the Basic Tenets of Rotary, the organization that connects the

World.

Gloria Trott

President

Gloria Trott with the new President of the Rotary Club of Stirling, Susanne Marie

Posted on Jul 04, 2019

On Friday, 28 June, District Governor Elect, Tim Klar and President Greg Russell, inducted our new President, Susanne Marie, at the annual Changeover Dinner held at the Mt Osmond Golf Club. Susanne has distinguished herself over the years though her substantial engagement with the community and her previous club roles in leadership positions, including that of President. A very popular appointment.

To witness President Susanne's elevation her family joined us for the very special occasion. L to R they are son, Andrew, sister Moira, Susanne with her Chain of Office, and sons David and Shaun

Susanne then, in turn, introduced the members of the 2019-20 Board of Directors.

Pictured above (L-R), Dan Edmonds, Secretary; Pauline Annear, Treasurer and Director-Community Service; Susanne Marie, President; John Osborne, Director-Club Administration; Robert Koehne, Director-International and Vocational and Greg Russell, Immediate Past President. Veronica Forsayeth, Director-Youth and Vocational was overseas and unable to attend.

In front of a hundred members, partners, guests and friends, to enthusiastic acclaim, a prestigious and widely respected Paul Harris Fellowship, was awarded to Pauline Annear and to Neil Wickens. Examples both of living our creed, "Service Beyond Self!".

WATER AND SANITATION IN TIMOR LESTE

The Stirling, Mt. Barker and Murray Bridge clubs raised $22,000 which enabled them to win a Rotary District Global Grant of a further $42,000 to finance a water and sanitation project in Timor-Leste.

The project involved the rehabilitation and expansion of an existing water system in a mountain community south of Dili, the capital, and improving the water supply and sanitation facilities in three local schools. Members of the three sponsoring clubs have just returned from a monitoring visit to report that the project is well underway and on track.

Vocational Visit to SA Sawdust Sales

In its continuing program of club vocational visits and support to local businesses, members were hosted by Grant and Lea Andrew at their impressive premises.

There is, apparently, great demand for sawdust used by chicken farmers. When ready to be refreshed in a week or two, it is collected and becomes the major input for the production of pellets. Sawdust is also terrific for mulch and pathways.

This machine is the only one of its type in Australia

Starting as the brainchild of one Rotarian with the support of his Rotary club in year 2000 – ShelterBox has grown to become the largest Rotary Club project in the 100 year history of the organisation.

ShelterBox is an organisation that instantly responds to earthquake, volcano, flood, hurricane, cyclone, tsunami or conflict by delivering boxes of aid.

Each box supplies an extended family of up to 10 people with a tent and lifesaving equipment to use while they are displaced or homeless. The contents are tailored depending on the nature and location of the disaster, with great care taken sourcing every item to ensure it is robust enough to be of lasting value.

Poliomyelitis is a highly infectious disease that most commonly affects children under the age of 5.

Most know it as poliovirus. The virus is spread person to person, typically through contaminated water. It can attack the nervous system, and in some instances, lead to paralysis. Although there is no cure, there is a safe and effective vaccine – one which Rotary and our partners use to immunize over 2.5 billion children worldwide.

Polio mainly affects children under 5 years old

There is no cure, but it is preventable with a vaccine

Only three countries remain endemic

We have reduced cases by 99.9% since 1988

Until polio is completely eradicated forever, every child is at risk!

How close are we?