Every so often someone comes up with a really good fund raising idea which is all the more outstanding because of it's relative simplicity. How about collecting all the loose change we end up with on return from an overseas country and donating it to a great International cause?  That's what our northern neighbour, the Rotary Club Of Wanneroo has been doing for many years in conjunction with the Rotary Club of Hornsby in NSW. They've raised over $300,000 for various causes and currently, through Rotarians Against Malaria (RAM), the funds help to eradicate the rampant and often deadly disease. They've now asked us to fill the bag pictured below with any foreign coins we have lying around. Shouldn't be too difficult given the amount of overseas travel our members do. Not to mention any foreign coins we get "dudded" with at the Canningvale Markets!

Johanna has had a busy week attending an Eskimo Joe concert and her school ball which she described as "the best time yet";  plus she's been trying out for the school badminton team. Johanna is one of five and expressed confidence that she'll get her day on (as opposed to "in"ED) court. I suspect she hits a pretty "mean" shuttlecock. 

Club Director for Youth Service, Simon Cubitt,  reminded us that applications will open on 1 March for this years National Youth Science Forum (NYSF) and has Willetton Senior High School (WSHS) on the look out for prospectives. He'd also welcome suggestions from members if they know anyone deserving. Hopefully the next Forum will not be cancelled like the last was due to the extensive bushfires in NSW and Queensland. For information on the Forum Click here.

Although relatively new to the Club, our Director for International Service,  Steve Genoni,  is doing a sterling job with Rotary Youth Exchange. His recent focus has been on identifying host families and while most bases are probably covered,  I would still encourage any member who is able, to be a host parent. It's very rewarding. Applications for the next round of outbound students close on 31 March 2020. There's currently one applicant, Leila Warlik. but that doesn't preclude others from applying. So if you know of anyone please let Steve know and for further information Click here.    

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I never cease to be amazed at how our Director of Club Service, Greg Hamilton, manages to produce interesting and informative  guest speakers. Last Monday was no exception when we were informed and entertained by Chris Carmody, accompanied by his wife, Lesley, and enjoyed by the members and our guests, Winston English, Julie Metzke and Dave Henderson.  The story appears below.