Heirisson Happenings?

Allan McLean "Growing Up in Africa Part 2"

 
Guest Speaker Allan McLean
Photo: Ross Jones
 
 
Federation of Northern and Southern Rhodesia, and Nysaland on 1 August 1953. Zambia had the wealth and Southern Rhodesia received the benefit. 
 
 
When British rule from 31 December 1963 was dissolved the anticipation in 1962 from the African leaders was that it would take 15 to 20 years for independence but in 2 years there was independence due to the failure of the talks. In 1963 only 2000 black Africans had the secondary school certificate.
 
 
Roy Welenski refused discussion.
 
 
Kenneth Kaunda started well but absolute power corrupts. Allowed in Zambia terrorist camps for the Rhodesian fighters
 
 
These are land locked countries using the railway to the coast for exports of copper and imports of oil.
 
 
 
Zambia would allow no oil by rail through to Rhodesia. Initially the UK and Canada tried flying in oil and flying out copper.
 
 
A gravel road, the hell run, was built, it was a truck's graveyard.

Zambia nationalized 51% of the productive industry including the brewery but due to poor health conditions people had food poisoning so people went for imported beer.

Piece day labor was hired to off load the trucks as they arrived who were under a supervisor. 

Payment of goods is usually on a 90 day letter of credit. But foreign reserves were so depleted that it was taking 4 years to pay, hence many suppliers would not supply.

Eventually an oil pipeline was constructed and the road was bituminised and a railway line constructed.

Sanctions made Rhodesia self sufficient and develop businesses.
 

Lake Kariba is on the Rhodesia side and the hydro power provided 70% of Zambia's electricity. While Zambia had bases of Rhodesian Terrorists Rhodesia never cut the power off from Zambia. 
 

Photo by Doug Worthington of Allan during the talk.

Rotary Quote

1976-77 Robert A. Manchester II (utility law), Rotary Club of Youngstown, Ohio, USA.
 
Rotary vision: That fellow Rotarians around the world sincerely believe in the Rotary ideal.
 
“Whether or not the ethical climate in business is higher or lower today, each of us has an opportunity to speak up for higher standards. And for each person willing to voice his convictions, there are others who are willing to follow and be influenced by that kind of leadership.”
 
— Business Ethics Today — A Call to Leadership, THE ROTARIAN, November 1976

Presentation of Recognition of Volunteer Service to the Community by Heirisson Club Rotarians

Photos by Doug Worthington
 
 
Ken Mullin receiving the Volunteer recognition award from President Greg.
 
 
Robin Arndt receiving the Volunteer recognition award from President Greg.
 
 
Allan McLean receiving the Volunteer recognition award from President Greg.
Next Club Meeting:
 
Thursday 14 December 7am for 7.30am start at Antico Caffe 
3/81 Royal St, Perth
 
Then Christmas Meeting
Friday 14 December 2018
 
Joining with Rotary Club of Perth for Christmas Meeting
 

7.15 am to 9 am 
Argyle Ballroom

Parmelia Hilton

14 Mill St, Perth

Book on line to purchase tickets www.trybooking.com/ZFVA
Speakers
Dec 06, 2018
Part 2 of Growing Up in Africa
Dec 13, 2018
“The well being of junior Doctors at Royal Perth Hospital.”
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This month's Focused Theme

Rotary Focus for the month of December 2018

Disease Prevention and Treatment Month

 

The work of Rotary begins in the community, and every community has its own unique needs and concerns. While we serve in countless ways, through The Rotary Foundation we’ve focused our efforts in six key areas to maximize our impact. These areas encompass some of the world’s most critical and widespread humanitarian needs, and we have a proven record of success in addressing them. One of them is Disease Prevention and Treatment.
 
Rotary's top priority is the eradication of polio, but our members take on far greater responsibilities to fight disease. We set up health camps and training facilities in undeveloped countries and in communities struggling with HIV/AIDS and Malaria. We design and build the infrastructure for doctors, nurses, governments, and partners to reach the one in six people in the world who can't afford to pay for health care.
 
Disease prevention and treatment takes on many forms, from supporting studies to helping immunize people to improving drinking water and the sanitation infrastructure. The world relies on Rotary to tackle these global challenges, and to set an example for others to follow.
 
Here are some suggestions on how Rotary clubs, Districts and our service partners can address these needs both locally and internationally:
 
  • Support health education programs that explain how diseases are spread and promote ways to reduce the risk of transmission.
  • Help immunize people against infectious diseases.
  • Support continuing education and training for health workers through scholarships, and public recognition.
  • Improve and expand access to low-cost and free health care in underserved areas.
  • Improve sanitation facilities by providing toilets and latrines that flush into a sewer or safe enclosure.
  • Promote good hygiene habits through education. Proper hand washing with soap and water can reduce diarrhea cases by up to 35 percent.
  • Develop or support programs that provide immunizations and antibiotics. Measles, malaria, pneumonia, AIDS, and diarrheal diseases are the leading causes of death in children under five.

[https://rotaryclubcaloundra.com.
au/stories/december-is-disease-prevention-and-treatment-month]

15 December – Early registration discount ends for the Rotary International Convention

Upcoming Events
Christmas Celebration Meeting With Perth Rotary
Dec 14, 2018
7:00 AM – 9:00 AM
 
Meeting Responsibilities
Set up/ Pack away
Badoche, Marie
 
Registration
Nolan, Richard
 
Birthdays & Anniversaries
Spouse Birthdays
Valerie Thorniley
January 2
 
Vicki Hunter
January 20
 
Anniversaries
Robin Arndt
Ann Arndt
December 23
 

Clontarf Awards Presentation

Photos by Doug Worthington
 
 

A Glimpse into Technology Now at the Family Gathering supplied by Jim

The family visiting Grandma.

A Glimpse into the Future Cartoons

 
 
ClubRunner
  Committee Meetings    
Board Every 3rd Thursday Board Room level 2
St Bartholomew’s House
7 Lime Street East Perth
6pm
Club Service To be announced To be advised 6pm
Community (Homelessness) Every 1st Wednesday 21 Wittenoom St., East Perth 6pm
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