"Mount Martha Rotary is a group of dedicated volunteers who believe in service above self and building community. We are involved in a diverse range of activities that strive to improve life for others."
Chrestyna gave an honest assessment of what is happening today in the Ukraine.
Teresa provided an overview of how RAWCS has partnered to bring relief and humanitarian aid to many Ukrainian's since the war began.
What has gone on for over 1,600 days (longer than WW1)?
And what has displaced 10 million people including 8,000 in Australia?
Why do 10.8 million people need humanitarian assistance?
And why has Australia given more than $1.8 billion in support?
Answer: Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
On Monday night Chrestyna Kmetja Director of the Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations (AFUO) and Teresa Lachowicz Ukraine Aid Coordinator of AFUO.
The humanitarian crisis caused by Russia’s illegal invasion of a sovereign democracy was highlighted. The Ukrainian Crisis Appeal which has partnered with Rotary Australia World Community Service (RAWCS) has touched millions of lives already:
• 1.2 million people supported with food and clothing
• 77,000+ people receiving mental health care
• $29 million in medical aid delivered, including 11 ambulances
• $260,000 in emergency winterisation – generators, power banks and fuel
• 140,000 safe shelter placements provided
• 742,000+ hygiene and first-aid kits distributed
Every number represents a life — a child, a parent, a family — given hope and we thank Chrestyna and Teresa for their voice and action for the people of the Ukraine.
by Phyl Scales
Chrestyna and Teresa were thanked for their address and for all that they are doing both here and in the Ukraine
Bunnings BBQ 17.7.26
On Friday we enjoyed some glorious winter sunshine as we raised $990 to help support the School of St Jude in Tanzania.
Thank you to Bunnings Mornington for the opportunity provided this month and to our three dedicated crews.
Rotary Mount Martha donations
This week we received news from the Community Bank Mount Martha that we will be receiving a sponsorship this year for $2,500 to cover the outgoings on our Village BBQ's. This arrangement allows us to receive donations from our sausage sizzle sales with costs covered by this sponsorship. We thank the Community Bank Mount Martha for their generous and ongoing support.
We recently received Community Supporter sponsorshipsof $1,000 each from Warlimont & Nutt Real Estate, OBrien Real Estate Mornington and Rawlings Featherstone Financial Solutions and we thank these three local businesses for their generous and ongoing support.
We donated $720 this week towards teaching support at The School of St Jude, a school which educate bright students from the poorest areas of Northern Tanzania, empowering them to be future leaders.
What's coming up….
This Monday 20 July we are really looking forward to hearing from Jacqueline Kemp who is the coordinator from Mount Martha House Community Centre.
Padua College Mock Interviews
Dates have been set for the Year 12 Mock Interviews - Tuesday 15 September and the Year 11 Mock Interviews - Monday 19 October.
Please let Phyl Scales know if you are available, thank you.
Briars Tree Planting 26.7.26
Kevin Gibson is encouraging us to join in on a tree planting morning at The Briars on Sunday 26 July from 9am to 12.30pm.
As Australia is currently dealing with our first mainland detection of H5 bird flu in wild birds, Kevin Gibson our Environment Chair has asked us to be aware but not alarmed.
Containers for Community
844,700 containershave now come through the OTC since we started and our donor and supporter partners keep growing. We thank each and every one of them for their ongoing support.
Please let Rob Davies know if you have containers to donate. Thank you.
Our Container Donor organisations are:
Mornington Community Support Centre
Devil Bend Golf Club
Mornington Gardens Holiday Village
Mount Martha Golf Club
Blackbird Cafe, Mornington
Mount Martha Community House
Martha's Point Retirement Village
Mornington Motel
Degani Cafe, Bentons Square
Donato's Cafe, Craigie Road
Martha Bay Village
Beleura Village Social Club
20 Main Street Mornington
Mount Martha Tennis Club
Frankston Golf Club
Mount Martha Cricket Club
The Briars, Mount Martha
Heronswood, Dromana
Somerville Primary School
Tar Barrel Brewery
Mount Martha Primary School
Buddies Cafe
South Mornington Football Netball Club
Citation Oval
Our Container Supporter organisations are:
Mornington Yacht Club
Mount Martha Bowls and Petanque Club
Alexandra Park Project
Mount Martha Life Saving Club
Mornington Football Netball Club
Mornington Cricket Club
Mornington Civic Bowls Club
The Bays Hospital
Commonfolk
New Peninsula Men's Shed
Rotary Mount Eliza
Voices of Frankston
The Rotary Club of Mount Martha - Over The Counter site is located at the Mornington Community Support Centre, 320 Main Street, Mornington and operates Monday to Friday, 11am to 1pm.
Sponsored by the Community Bank Mount Martha
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