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29/06/2025

The Club held a successful changeover dinner on 26 June, with 33 people present. Here are some photos of the event, with photos of official proceedings captioned.

18/04/2025

On 17 April 2025 the Club heard from Member Neil about his dealings with indigenous peoples around the world, observing how they interacted with their environment in a sustainable way. The Club received a certificate of appreciation from the Aussie Peace Walk for the Club's support for this event over the past five years.

21/03/2025

A beautiful ceremony was held today 21 March 2025 to mark Harmony Day and to unveil Rotary 100 Peace Pole number 523 at Radford College Bruce ACT. Comments from that ceremony below:

Welcome MC - Katherine Rainger Senior Chaplain Radford College

We are gathering today to reaffirm our commitment to Peace locally and globally and especially in our relationship with each other and in our community.

Comments from Chris Bradbury Principal Radford College.

As an Anglican School, working for peace and justice is something that we strive to do, along with members of the Anglican Communion globally. Challenging violence and oppression, and working for justice, peace and reconciliation is one of the marks of mission of the global Anglican church:

Our desire for peace comes from the words and actions of Jesus Christ. After being abandoned by his friends in his hour of need, when he is reunited with them after the resurrection, the first words that Jesus says to them are "peace be with you"

The way of Jesus is the way of reconciliation and peace. We strive to also walk in this way of peace.

Peace, reconciliation and justice require a commitment from each of us. Peace begins with us and how we chose to relate to each other. The peace we desire is a peace based on equity and justice.

Comments Michael Rabey Coordinator Rotary 100 Peace Pole Project and member Rotary Club of Canberra Burley Griffin

Radford College has received Rotary Peace Pole 523 and joins over 600 similar peace poles that have been donated by Rotary Clubs to schools and parks in every state and territory of Australia.

Peace Poles carry the message May Peace Prevail on Earth in many languages. The first Peace Pole was donated by Masahisa Goi a Japanese man in 1955. He was distressed by the events in Japan during the second world war which included the nuclear bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. His wish was for such events to never happen again.

The location of the Radford Peace Pole sits in a beautiful Garden of Reflection at the front of the college.

Photo below: Michael Rabey with Elsa, Emily, Heer and Chloe in National Dress for Harmony Day and the unveiling of Peace Pole 523.

10/12/2024

10/10/2024

Lifting the lid on mental health: three members wore hats to our Club meeting on 10 October, and Club members raised $100 towards mental health programs.

29/09/2024

On 26 September we gained a new member, Dr Neil Byron. Pictured is President Russell (right) welcoming Neil to the Club. Welcome, Neil!

19/09/2024

Today (19 September 2024) we heard from retired RAAF officer Stefan Jerga, who spoke about working on the development of the Global Positioning System (GPS) with the US Air Force between 1987 and 1992 and its subsequent applications in Australia.

Pictured is President Russell (left) presenting a certificate of appreciation to Stefan.

29/08/2024

Today (29 August 2024) we heard an update on the work of the Nusa Tenggara Association (www.nta.org.au/) from its Executive Officer, Phil Domaschenz. The NTA is a Canberra-based NGO that is in its 33rd year of providing vital aid to people in the Nusa Tenggara Timur province of Indonesia. Pictured is member Juris (right) thanking Phil after the presentation.

02/05/2024

On 2 May 2024 we heard from 13 Canberra Scout leaders Ruth and Adam on their group's activities and scouting in the Canberra region. Back in 2018 our Club helped the 13 Canberra Scout with funding for some building work. The presentation highlighted the common goal of Rotary and the Scout movement to build and serve our community. We look forward to some joint activities with 13 Canberra Scout members in the coming months.

Pictured is Member Liz (right) thanking Ruth and Adam with a certificate of appreciation.

18/04/2024

Today (18 April 2024) we heard from Stephen Utick, the District 9705 Rotary Environment Coordinator, on Rotary District environment opportunities, at the local, regional and international levels. We also welcomed Rotarian Jean-Michel Dolle from the Rotary Club of Grenoble Bastille, who is currently visiting Canberra.