Month: September 2013

Coolamon Rotary News Bulletin #13

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Coolamon Rotary News Bulletin #13

 

SEPTEMBER IS NEW GENERATIONS MONTH.

 

 

THE NEW ROTARY LOGO LAUNCHED on the 26 August 2013

 

The Nairobi Terrorist Attack


 

As you are aware we work with the RC of Nairobi in the slums of Mathare and several of us have visited Nairobi and been the guests of the Rotarians there and I am sure that I speak on behalf of all of us here and to express our sincere condolences to all the victims of this senseless act of violence.

President David Hastie The Rotary Club of Nairobi

Following a request by the RC of Nairobi’s President David Hastie to the members here are some responses from the members and it affected a lot of the Rotarians in Nairobi directly.

“Both of us in Gilgil are safe but friends were there, husband shot in the leg but is ok and wife hid under a car for four hours! Others managed to escape. It is terrible to think of all the innocent people killed and injured,
Mary [Coulson and Peter Ndolo]

Jessica Kazina writes: I am okay at home alone but the incident happened as I was driving past Westgate on my way to town! My prayers go to the families that lost their loved ones.   Jessica.

Elizabeth Kimkug writes: Dear Rotarians.  I was in Nakumatt Westgate and was evacuated after 6 hrs what a horrible experience. I can’t even begin to explain. I thank God am fine, because install some friends and some are in hospital with gun shot wounds etc.  Let us all pray for all the victims and our Country Kenya. May the almighty God bless you all.  YIR  PP Elizabeth Kimkung.

Ghulam Hussain I was trapped inside for over an hour.  Alhamdulliah managed to escape safely. Rtn Ghulam Hussain.”

 

RCN News

 

MONDAY MEETING  23rd. SEPTEMBER 2013

Monday night was a regular meeting and we had 10 members present to enjoy some good fellowship and a roast dinner.

Congratulations go to the Coolamon Grasshoppers Aussie Rules Football team on winning the Riverina Football League’s premiership for 2013.   Coolamon Hoppers 11.17.83 defeated  Collingullie Ashmont-Kapooka 8.12.60.

President Dick Jennings reminded members of the following events in our calendar:

Monday 30th September DG Geoff Tancred and Bettye Tancred’s visit to Coolamon.

4.30pm Partners meeting at the Coolamon Motel to visit Ganmain and Huff n Puff’s straw bale buildings.

5.00pm DG Geoff Tancred with the President and Secretary

5.30pm DG Geoff and the Board.

6.30 pm Fellowship followed by the DG’s Talk.

Sunday 6th October Coolamon Scarecrow Festival Rotary Food Van Volunteers needed.

Saturday 12th October Coolamon and Ganmain Hospital Fete Volunteers needed in Ganmain.

 

Diary Reminders

*Monday 30th September DG Geoff Tancred’s Visit.

Sunday 6th October Coolamon Scarecrow Festival.

Monday 7th October NO Meeting Labour Day Weekend.

Thursday 10th October BINGO:   Ian Jennings, John Glassford, Grahame Miles, Ted Hutcheon

Saturday 12th October Coolamon and Ganmain Hospital Fete IN Ganmain.

Saturday 19th October Street Raffle in Coolamon.

Monday October 28th AGM all members requested to attend.

Saturday 9th November Rotary Club of  Cootamundra Bike Festival.

Thursday 14th November BINGO Henk Hulsman, Leslie Weston, Paul Weston, Bernadette Milne

Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd February PETS in Young

Friday 14th March Trike Convention Catering in Wagga Wagga proceeds to Ronald McDonald House in Wagga Wagga.

Friday March 21st-Sunday March 23rd D9700 Conference in Orange.

*Saturday May 10th International Night in Ganmain for AFRICA’S rhinos.

Sunday 18th May D9700 Assembly in Grenfell

Saturday 24th May Red Shield Appeal Street Stall.

Sunday June 1st-Wednesday June 4th.  SYDNEY 2014 RI Convention See promotion at the end of this bulletin.

*Partners and Guests Night.

 

ROTARY INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT RON BURTON:


RI President Ron Burton and his wife, Jetta, at Iguassu Falls in Brazil.

The president was in Brazil to attend a Rotary Institute in Foz do Iguaçu.

Rotary institutes are meetings designed for the attendance and participation of past, present, and incoming RI officers residing within the area the institute is to serve. Institutes are informational meetings with no administrative responsibility or authority.

A Rotary institute may be organized for a zone, a section of a zone, or a grouping of zones.  The purpose of a Rotary institute is to:

1) Inform current and past RI officers accurately concerning the policies and programmes of RI, including those of its Foundation.

2) Promote support for these policies and programs while also soliciting suggestions for improvements and innovations.

3) Inform the RI Board of successful, zone-level program developments that it may want to consider for further development.

4) Inspire, motivate, and inform governors for leadership.

5) Provide a forum for learning, discussion, and inspiration, which will engender fellowship and a team spirit among all participants.

Participants attendance at each institute is limited to past, current, and incoming RI officers and their guests, though others may be invited by the conveners or may attend at the request of the president or the general secretary.

Host Rotarians and other local persons may assist the convener in administering the institute.  In addition, local Rotarians may be invited as observers to special institute events, such as an address by the president or president-elect.

Next Institute for our RI Zone 8 will be in Canberra from November 19-24th:


Canberra 22 September 2013


ON THE LIGHTER SIDE

Pain

A married couple went to the hospital to have their baby delivered.

Upon their arrival, the doctor said he had invented a new machine that would transfer a portion of the mothers pain to the baby’s father. He asked if they were willing to try it out. they were both very much in favor of it.

The doctor set the pain transfer to 10%, for starters, explaining that even 10% was probably more pain the
father had ever experienced before. However, as the labor progressed, the husband felt fine and asked the doctor to go ahead and “kick it up a notch.”

The doctor then adjusted the machine to 20% pain transfer. The husband still feeling fine. The doctor checked the husband’s blood pressure and was amazed at how well he was doing at this point, they decided to try for 50%. the husband continued to feel quite well.

Since the pain transfer was obviously helping out the  wife considerably, the husband encouraged the doctor to transfer ALL the pain to him.

The wife delivered a healthy baby boy with virtually no pain. She and her husband were ecstatic. When they got home, the mail man was dead on the porch.

 

ROTARY INFORMATION

INDIAN PHILANTHROPIST BOOSTS ROTARY’S PUSH TO END POLIO WITH NEW US$1 MILLION GIFT

Indian philanthropist and businesswoman Rajashree Birla has announced a new gift of US$1 million to Rotary to help eradicate polio. The gift brings her total contributions to the Rotary effort to more than $7.2 million.

What’s more, this gift will be matched two-for-one by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, resulting in $3 million in new funding for the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI). Rotary is a leading partner in the GPEI, especially in advocating government and donor support, fundraising, and building public awareness. Through the End Polio Now: Make History Today fundraising campaign, the Gates Foundation is matching two-for-one every new dollar Rotary commits to polio eradication, up to $35 million per year, from 2013 through 2018.

“Mrs. Birla’s generous gift is deeply appreciated and could not have come at a more opportune time in our fight to end polio once and for all,” says Ashok Mahajan, a former Rotary Foundation trustee and close friend of the Birla family. “Her generosity no doubt will inspire other private donors to step up and help Rotary take full advantage of our innovative partnership with the Gates Foundation.”

Birla’s gift underscores India’s commitment to remain polio free. India — which some experts believed would be the last nation to beat polio — hasn’t recorded a case of the disease since January 2011. Only Nigeria, Pakistan, and Afghanistan remain on the list of countries where the wild poliovirus has never been stopped. India’s nearly 3,200 Rotary clubs have been instrumental in supporting National Immunization Days, massive initiatives that reach nearly 175 million children under age 5 with the oral polio vaccine.

“Thanks to the efforts of Rotary and its partners — including India’s Health Ministry, WHO [World Health Organization], UNICEF, CDC [U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention], the Gates Foundation, and other organizations — India continues to be free of polio,” says Birla, whose son, Kumar Mangalam Birla, has transformed the Aditya Birla Group into a Fortune 500 global conglomerate. “Now we owe it to humanity to see that Nigeria, Afghanistan, and Pakistan also become polio free in the near future.”

 


ONLY IN AFRICA

 

 

 

OUT OF AFRICA

 

 

CAUSES WORTH SUPPORTING

WORLD POLIO DAY OCTOBER 24th 2013

Click on the image below and then click again and then print a copy or ask me for the link.

 

 

Rotary International President Ron Burton

Governor of District 9700 Geoff Tancred

Coolamon Club President  Dick Jennings

Coolamon Club Secretary Paul Weston

Club Treasurer  Henk Hulsman

Coolamon Rotary Club Inc. P.O. Box 23 COOLAMON N.S.W. 2701

Websites of Interest

Coolamon Rotary Club: http://coolamonrotary.com

Road MAPS to Africa a Coolamon Rotary Project: http://www.mountainsofthemoon.org/

Rotary Down Under on line: http://flipflashpages.uniflip.com/2/26587/49598/pub

Mount Kenya 2015 Web Site incorporating the ORK: http://theork.com/

Our Rotary Centennial Twin Club Hout Bay, Cape Town, South Africa: http://www.rotaryhoutbay.org

Proposed Rotarian Action Group for Endangered Species RAGES: http://www.endangeredrag.org/#


REGISTER NOW FOR SYDNEY

Register early for Sydney convention and save

Register early for the 2014 Rotary International Convention in  Sydney, Australia, 1-4 June, and pay US$100 less than the on-site  registration fee. Rotary’s annual convention is a wonderful way to experience the true internationality of Rotary, as you connect with leaders, exchange ideas, and get inspired to take action to benefit communities worldwide.


THE BILLABONG

The traditional House of Friendship has been renamed The Billabong for Sydney 2014.  A Billabong is an aboriginal name for a waterhole around which meetings would often be held.  The 2014 Billabong will be located in the grounds of the Sydney Showground, part of Sydney Olympic Park at Homebush. Located in The Dome (a spectacular timber structure and the largest of its kind in the southern hemisphere) and Exhibition Halls 2, 3 and 4.  The Billabong will have over 14,000 square metres of display space, and will be the place to meet old and new acquaintances. See exhibits or displays of Rotary work from all over the world, discuss projects and learn of the many opportunities provided to Rotarians.

Approximately one half of the Billabong will be dedicated to the work of Rotary International and Rotary clubs where you can pick up great ideas for new projects for your club and learn of the assistance Rotary International can provide to support this work.  The other half of the Billabong will illustrate more great Rotary work and show many aspects of Australia and its Rotary clubs.

The Billabong will also feature examples of our unique Australian fauna and you will be able to shop for great Rotary jewellery, clothing and souvenirs. There will also be the opportunity to sample a variety of excellent Australian wines.

Rest your tired feet and enjoy a wide choice of food and great Australian entertainment.

The Billabong will be where the world of Rotary International comes together!

If you are interested in participating in The Billabong as an Exhibitor or Sponsor please contact PDG Harold Sharp * as soon as possible for information on opportunities.

* Go to Contact Us at top right, select Convention Sponsorship / Exhibition and enter your details and send us your email.


 

Bulletin Editor and Web Site:  John Glassford


Don’t forget to regularly check our club web site for current information such as bingo rosters and various newsletters from the District Governor, the School of St. Jude’s, the monthly membership on the move newsletter as well as several other club bulletins.

FOOT NOTE

 

ROTI Discussion below;

G ‘ day

 

Just received my Rotary Down Under September issue.
There is a small article on the new Rotary logos.
“To implement this change across our entire region (Australia), and to serve Rotary’s public image well will require all clubs and Districts to dedicate time and resources to get the Rotary logo updated across all your communication channels.”
I don’t mind the new look with the Rotary name beside the wheel.  I do not like the colour in yellow too washed out in my opinion.  What I do not like is that we have the following areas that we may have to change, or do they, anyone know?
YIR John Glassford
Hi John
RI has stated that Lapel pins and badges will remain unchanged. and has clearly stated that existing letterhead and business cards should be used up before changing.
In my view, banners,, bells, permanent signs and the like do not have to be changed, and many would already comply with one of the permissible alternatives anyway.
I have run this position by a high level individual on the Rotary Staff, and was told that this is a good outline of what he called called a deplete and replenish philosophy. I would not change anything of a permanent nature and would formally challenge anyone who directs otherwise.
In general, this would seem to be another example of RI’s shift towards centralized control and top down management; but unlike the very real restrictions imposed by TRF under Future Vision, there seems to be a good deal of local discretion allowed for the graphics change.  I hope this helps.
Regards,
Bill Phillips
PP, RC of Lawrenceburg

 

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The full color Rotary signature in Rotary Royal Blue and Rotary Gold is our official, preferred version. Use it in digital environments and when you print with at least two colors. In the case of one-color printing or when there may be legibility issues, you can use one of our one-color versions in black or Rotary Azure. All positive versions of our signature should be used on light backgrounds only.

 

 

 

Coolamon Rotary News Bulletin #12

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Coolamon Rotary News Bulletin #12

 

SEPTEMBER IS NEW GENERATIONS MONTH.

 

THE NEW ROTARY LOGO LAUNCHED on the 26 August 2013

 

MONDAY MEETING  16th. SEPTEMBER 2013

A lively and entertaining meeting with PP Paul Weston as our guest speaker talking about his life growing up in the USA.

We had 15 members present with one guest Helen Lewis.  The meeting was followed by a board meeting which covered many issues with some resolutions made.

President Dick Jennings invited the partners to visit Ganmain on Monday the 30th to accompany Betty Tancred on the tour of the straw bale house and buildings of Huff ‘n’ Puff Constructions. Maree Jennings will meet all the interested at the Coolamon Motel for a 4.30pm departure for Ganmain.

While the partners and Bettye Tancred visit Ganmain DG Geoff Tancred will be meeting with the club board in Coolamon.   At 5.00pm Dick Jennings and Paul Weston followed at 5.30 with the full board prior to DG Geoff’s talk with all our members from 7.00pm.

Dr. PAUL WESTON


Paul and Leslie Weston were invited to join our club in November 2010.  Since then the Westons’ have been very active members of the club and Paul was our president for 2012-2013 and both Paul and Leslie have been members of the board since 2011.  Paul is now the secretary of our club.

After obtaining a BSc degree in Biology from Cornell University, Dr. Weston completed an MS degree in Systems Science followed by a PhD in Entomology at Michigan State University.  He has studied the behaviour and ecology of insect pests in a variety of cropping systems (vegetables, woody ornamentals, and stored grains), focusing on the chemical basis for insect/plant interactions, host selection behaviour, and degree-day models of development.  In addition to basic aspects of biology, Dr. Weston has investigated alternative pest control methods using behavioural modifying chemicals, reduced-risk products, and biological control.  More recently, he has been studying the impact of climate change on insect biology and biological control of weeds by insects.

Dr. Weston arrived at CSU in 2008 after establishing recognised research programs at Kentucky State University and Cornell University.  He lectures into a variety of subjects including Introductory Biology, Invertebrate Pest Management, and Vine Health.  His research program is currently focused on biological control of weeds with insects.

Paul gave a very interesting and lively talk on his life in the USA prior to migrating to Australia both Paul and Leslie are now Australian citizens.

Diary Reminders

*Monday 30th September DG Geoff Tancred’s Visit.

Sunday 6th October Coolamon Scarecrow Festival.

Monday 7th October NO Meeting Labour Day Weekend.

Thursday 10th October BINGO:   Ian Jennings, John Glassford, Grahame Miles, Ted Hutcheon

Saturday 12th October Coolamon and Ganmain Hospital Fete IN Ganmain.

Saturday 26th October Street Raffle in Coolamon.

Thursday 14th November BINGO Henk Hulsman, Leslie Weston, Paul Weston, Bernadette Milne

Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd February PETS in Young

Friday 14th March Trike Convention Catering in Wagga Wagga proceeds to Ronald McDonald House in Wagga Wagga.

Friday March 21st-Sunday March 23rd D9700 Conference in Orange.

*Saturday May 10th International Night in Ganmain for AFRICA’S rhinos.

Sunday 18th May D9700 Assembly in Grenfell

Saturday 24th May Red Shield Appeal Street Stall.

Sunday June 1st-Wednesday June 4th.  SYDNEY 2014 RI Convention See promotion at the end of this bulletin.

*Partners and Guests Night.

 

ROTARY INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT RON BURTON:

In Foz do Iguaçu, Parana, Brazil.

Paul Harris famously wrote, “This is a changing world: we must be prepared to change with it. The story of Rotary will have to be written again and again.” While we will never know what Rotarian Paul would have thought of the Internet Age, I think I do know what he would have said about the idea of a Rotary website: that not only should we have one, but that it should be the best possible – keeping up with advances in technology, and always responding to the needs of Rotarians.

I’m proud to announce that after a redesign that has taken two years from concept to completion, the new Rotary.org is now live and available to Rotarians and Internet users everywhere. It contains many of the features you’ve asked for, most notably a much improved search function and navigation, new ways to connect with your fellow Rotarians around the world, and a more personalized experience that will connect you with the information that’s interesting to you.

Full Message Here

 

ON THE LIGHTER SIDE

 

ALERTS TO THREATS IN 2013 EUROPE

From JOHN CLEESE

The English are feeling the pinch in relation to recent events in Syria and have therefore raised their security level from “Miffed” to “Peeved.” Soon, though, security levels may be raised yet again to “Irritated” or even “A Bit Cross.” The English have not been “A Bit Cross” since the blitz in 1940 when tea supplies nearly ran out. Terrorists have been re-categorized from “Tiresome” to “A Bloody Nuisance.” The last time the British issued a “Bloody Nuisance” warning level was in 1588, when threatened by the Spanish Armada.

The Scots have raised their threat level from “Pissed Off” to “Let’s get the Bastards.” They don’t have any other levels. This is the reason they have been used on the front line of the British army for the last 300 years.

The French government announced yesterday that it has raised its terror alert level from “Run” to “Hide.” The only two higher levels in France are “Collaborate” and “Surrender.” The rise was precipitated by a recent fire that destroyed France ‘s white flag factory, effectively paralyzing the country’s military capability.

Italy has increased the alert level from “Shout Loudly and Excitedly” to “Elaborate Military Posturing.” Two more levels remain: “Ineffective Combat Operations” and “Change Sides.”

The Germans have increased their alert state from “Disdainful Arrogance” to “Dress in Uniform and Sing Marching Songs.” They also have two higher levels: “Invade a Neighbour” and “Lose.”

Belgians, on the other hand, are all on holiday as usual; the only threat they are worried about is NATO pulling out of Brussels ..

The Spanish are all excited to see their new submarines ready to deploy. These beautifully designed subs have glass bottoms so the new Spanish navy can get a really good look at the old Spanish navy.

Australia, meanwhile, has raised its security level from “No worries” to “She’ll be right, Mate.” Two more escalation levels remain: “Crikey! I think we’ll need to cancel the barbie this weekend!” and “The barbie is cancelled.” So far no situation has ever warranted use of the last final escalation level.

Regards,
John Cleese ,
British writer, actor and tall person

And as a final thought – Greece is collapsing, the Iranians are getting aggressive, and Rome is in disarray. Welcome back to 430 BC.

Life is too short…

 

ROTARY INFORMATION

THE ROTARY FOUNDATION RECEIVES COVETED 4-STAR RATING FROM CHARITY NAVIGATOR

The Rotary Foundation earned a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator, the largest and most prestigious independent evaluator of non-profits in the United States.

The 4-star rating, the highest that Charity Navigator awards, recognizes sound fiscal management and commitment to accountability and transparency. Charity Navigator evaluates thousands of non-profits each year, and only one of four earns 4 stars.

This year’s top distinction marks the Foundation’s sixth straight, placing it in the top 3 percent of U.S.-based charities. In a letter to the Foundation, Ken Berger, the president of Charity Navigator, wrote, “This ‘exceptional’ designation differentiates The Rotary Foundation from its peers and demonstrates to the public it is worthy of their trust.”

 

ONLY IN AFRICA

 

OUT OF AFRICA

Thanks to Isak Pretorius Wildlife Photography

 

22 September is World Rhino Day

 

CAUSES WORTH SUPPORTING

EMPOWERMENT OF WAR-AFFECTED WOMEN

EMPOWERMENT OF WAR-AFFECTED WOMEN THROUGH PROMOTION OF SAVINGS.

Sixty(60) women who were affected by the war in the North have formed three savings groups at Thoddiyadi Visvamadu. They started functioning in a small way by depositing Rs.5/- per week by each member and this savings were utilized to give small loans to the members. They have a bank account and maintain proper accounts of their transactions. They made a request to our Club to support them with some financial assistance. The Club took action promptly with a non – profit, charitable organization based in the US called International Medical Health Organization (IMHO) and obtained Rs.150,000/- as a financial support to these three savings groups. Each of them was given Rs.50,000/-. They have made use of this money to lend Rs.10,000/- to each member in the three clubs. Fifteen members have now found self-employment opportunities with these small loans. They are engaged in activities such as poultry keeping, goat raring, dairy farming and cultivation.

Project location  Sri Lanka

Project dates  Start: 25 August 2013  End:  30 August 2013   This project is complete.

Project category Community, Economic and community development

Funding International Medical Health Organization (IMHO)
Project contacts Jeyastram Trushan Handy, Colombo South| (contact)
Partners Colombo South, Western Prov., Sri Lanka

 

Rotary International President Ron Burton

Governor of District 9700 Geoff Tancred

Coolamon Club President  Dick Jennings

Coolamon Club Secretary Paul Weston

Club Treasurer  Henk Hulsman

Coolamon Rotary Club Inc. P.O. Box 23 COOLAMON N.S.W. 2701

Websites of Interest

Coolamon Rotary Club: http://coolamonrotary.com

Road MAPS to Africa a Coolamon Rotary Project: http://www.mountainsofthemoon.org/

Rotary Down Under on line: http://flipflashpages.uniflip.com/2/26587/49598/pub

Mount Kenya 2015 Web Site incorporating the ORK: http://theork.com/

Our Rotary Centennial Twin Club Hout Bay, Cape Town, South Africa: http://www.rotaryhoutbay.org

Proposed Rotarian Action Group for Endangered Species RAGES: http://www.endangeredrag.org/#

REGISTER NOW FOR SYDNEY

Register early for Sydney convention and save

Register early for the 2014 Rotary International Convention in  Sydney, Australia, 1-4 June, and pay US$100 less than the on-site  registration fee. Rotary’s annual convention is a wonderful way to experience the true internationality of Rotary, as you connect with leaders, exchange ideas, and get inspired to take action to benefit communities worldwide.

ROTARY RESTAURANT NIGHT

Where: Darling Harbour, Circular Quay and various other Sydney CBD Locations.
When: 7pm, 31 May 2014
Price: $TBA

Join fellow Rotarians and partners from all around the world, when many of Sydney’s great restaurants around Darling Harbour and adjoining areas throw open their doors for a night of fine food, camaraderie and friendship. Come and experience the sights and tastes of Sydney at its best – and experience the magic of the Darling Harbour ‘fairyland of lights’ at night. Enjoydinki di Aussie tucker (fair dinkum food), (fabulous meals) and appreciate that Australia is one of the most cosmopolitan countries in the world, showcased by every possible ethnic cuisine possible.

Details

Bookings will be available later in the year, once Restaurants and menu details have been confirmed. You will then be able to book your restaurant of preference (dependent upon availability).  In the meantime use the Register Your Interest button below and when bookings are open we will email you to advise.

Inclusions

Dinner at one of Sydney’s fantastic restaurants.

 

Bulletin Editor and Web Site:  John Glassford


Don’t forget to regularly check our club web site for current information such as bingo rosters and various newsletters from the District Governor, the School of St. Jude’s, the monthly membership on the move newsletter as well as several other club bulletins.

FOOT NOTE

ROTI Discussion below;

 

Hello Folks,
There is a quote that I have always appreciated regarding friendship … it applies to “fellowship,” too. Friendship and/or fellowship is a process of “mutual need fulfilment.” It seems to me that much of the R.I. effort has been to find members who will satisfy Rotary’s needs: contribute, participate in projects, attend meetings, etc, etc … But we do little to discover and then meet the needs of both existing and prospective members. Bickering about the various topics which has been endemic here and elsewhere is not attractive.
Emphasizing dissatisfaction with priorities is not attractive. Excessive criticism of leadership is not attractive. Asking for continuing donations without clarity on the benefits for making them is not attractive. Then, we wonder why our membership has been “flat” for many years … we recruit enough people to replace those we lose.
We live in a competitive market place of philanthropic organizations: Lions, Kiwanis, Elks, Moose, etc. etc. What do we do to be more attractive than our competitors? If we emphasize the needs, desires and interests of our existing and prospective members, then our membership will not only grow but flourish. Many clubs are working things like the “fifth test,” “is it fun?” and the like. Basically this is the result of guessing what might work.
Why not do a survey, as in an internal marketing process, to determine the needs that keep members involved? Speaking as a “rule of 85 Rotarian, Rotary today is not yo’ Daddy’s Rotary … the world has changed, Rotary has changed and the reasons why members remain members or seek membership have changed. Do we know anything about that? Likely, it will be different club by club, district by district or even approaches at the Evanston level. Systematic self-analysis will work much better than groping guess-work.
Rotary has needs. Members have needs. Fulfilment must be mutual and satisfactory. Otherwise, our crisis will grow. As friends, we must fulfil each other’s needs or the friendships fade and fail. The relationship between Rotary and its members have the same interactive relationship.
There. I said it. (But then, I’ve said it before.)
Jon Deisher, PP
Anchorage Rotary/D5010
Anchorage, Alaska

 

 

 

 

Monday 16th September Meeting

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On Monday Night the 16th September we have Dr. Paul Weston BSc (Cornell), MSc (MichStateUni), PhD (MichStateUni) as our guest speaker.

Paul will be talking about his time in the USA prior to migrating to Australia.

After obtaining a BSc degree in Biology from Cornell University, Dr. Weston completed an MS degree in Systems Science followed by a PhD in Entomology at Michigan State University.  He has studied the behaviour and ecology of insect pests in a variety of cropping systems (vegetables, woody ornamentals, and stored grains), focusing on the chemical basis for insect/plant interactions, host selection behaviour, and degree-day models of development.  In addition to basic aspects of biology, Dr. Weston has investigated alternative pest control methods using behavioural modifying chemicals, reduced-risk products, and biological control.  More recently, he has been studying the impact of climate change on insect biology and biological control of weeds by insects.

Dr. Weston arrived at CSU in 2008 after establishing recognised research programs at Kentucky State University and Cornell University.  He lectures into a variety of subjects including Introductory Biology, Invertebrate Pest Management, and Vine Health.  His research program is currently focused on biological control of weeds with insects.

Coolamon Rotary News Bulletin #11

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Coolamon Rotary News Bulletin #11

 

SEPTEMBER IS NEW GENERATIONS MONTH.

 

THE NEW ROTARY LOGO LAUNCHED on the 26 August 2013

 

MONDAY MEETING  9th. SEPTEMBER 2013

CANCELLED

 

Diary Reminders

Thursday 12th September BINGO:  Christine Atkinson, Mark Reardon, Dick Jennings, Neil Munro

Monday 16th September Guest Speaker  Dr. Paul Weston BSc (Cornell), MSc (MichStateUni), PhD (MichStateUni) as our guest speaker.

Paul will be talking about his time in the USA prior to migrating to Australia.  Followed by a Board Meeting all members requested to attend.

*Monday 30th September DG Geoff Tancred’s Visit.

Sunday 6th October Coolamon Scarecrow Festival.

Monday 7th October NO Meeting Labour Day Weekend.

Thursday 10th October BINGO:   Ian Jennings, John Glassford, Grahame Miles, Ted Hutcheon

Saturday 12th October Coolamon and Ganmain Hospital Fete IN Ganmain.

Saturday 26th October Street Raffle in Coolamon.

Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd February PETS in Young

Friday 14th March Trike Convention Catering in Wagga Wagga proceeds to Ronald McDonald House in Wagga Wagga.

Friday March 21st-Sunday March 23rd D9700 Conference in Orange.

Sunday 18th May D9700 Assembly in Grenfell

Saturday 24th May Red Shield Appeal Street Stall.

Sunday June 1st-Wednesday June 4th.  SYDNEY 2014 RI Convention See promotion at the end of this bulletin.

*Partners and Guests Night.

 

ROTARY INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT RON BURTON:

President Burton with Past RI Director K.R. “Ravi” Ravindran, who also was selected by the Nominating Committee for President of RI in 2015-16 — in Singapore at the Zone 4, 5, 6A Institute this week.

 

ON THE LIGHTER SIDE

 

$Million Question

A contestant Sally, on ‘Who wants to be a Millionaire?’ had reached the final plateau. If she answered the next question correctly, she would win $1,000,000. If she answered incorrectly, she would pocket only the $25,000 milestone money.

And as she suspected it would be, the million-dollar question was no pushover. It was, ‘Which of the following species of birds does not build its own nest but instead lays its eggs in the nests of other birds? Is it:

A ) the condor

B ) the buzzard

C ) the cuckoo

D ) the vulture

The woman was on the spot. She did not know the answer. She had used up her 50/50 Lifeline and her Ask the Audience Lifeline. All that remained was her Phone-a-Friend Lifeline. She hoped she would not have to use it because her friend was, well, blonde. But she had no alternative.

She called her friend and gave her the question and the four choices.

The blonde responded unhesitatingly, ‘that’s easy. The answer is C: the cuckoo.’

The contestant had to make a decision and make it fast. She considered employing a reverse strategy and giving Meredith any answer except the one that her friend had given her. And considering her friend was a blonde that would seem to be the logical thing to do. But her friend had responded with such confidence, such certitude, that the contestant could not help but be convinced.

‘I need an answer,’ said Meredith.

Crossing her fingers, the contestant said, ‘C: The cuckoo.’

‘Is that your final answer?’

‘Yes, that is my final answer.’

And Meredith replied, ‘that answer is…. Absolutely correct! You are now a millionaire!’

Three days later, the contestant hosted a party for her family and friends, including the blonde who had helped her win the million dollars.

‘Joni, I just do not know how to thank you,’ said the contestant. ‘How did you happen to know the right answer?’

‘Oh, come on,’ said the blonde. ‘Everybody knows that cuckoos don’t build nests. They live in clocks.’

 

ROTARY INFORMATION

ROTARY APPROVES $500,000 EMERGENCY GRANT FOR SOMALIA

Rotary has approved a $500,000 Rapid Response grant to the World Health Organization (WHO) to address a recent polio outbreak in Somalia. The outbreak occurred in the Banadir region of Somalia, where a large number of children had not been vaccinated against polio due to inaccessibility.

As of 14 August, 110 cases of wild poliovirus have been reported in the Horn of Africa—100 cases in Somalia and 10 in Kenya. This is the first outbreak in Somalia since 2007 and in Kenya since 2011.

The Rotary grant will cover operational costs, including human resources, training, and transportation of health workers, aimed at immunizing children under 10 in all accessible areas of Somalia in August.

To date, five vaccination campaigns have been held in Somalia, three in Kenya, two each in Ethiopia and Yemen, and one in Djibouti.  Additional campaigns are planned through the end of the year.

FULL STORY HERE

 

ONLY IN AFRICA

 

OUT OF AFRICA

 

CAUSES WORTH SUPPORTING

SAVE THE PANGOLIN

 

JOIN RAGES.

Pangolins, often called “scaly anteaters,” are covered in tough, overlapping scales. These burrowing mammals eat ants and termites using an extraordinarily long, sticky tongue, and are able to quickly roll themselves up into a tight ball when threatened. Eight different pangolin species can be found across Asia and sub-Saharan Africa. Poaching for illegal wildlife trade and habitat loss have made these incredible creatures one of the most endangered groups of mammals in the world.

Pangolins are highly prized targets for wildlife traffickers in Asia. As the only mammals with scales, pangolins are thought to contain medicinal properties. Wildlife buyers will purchase pangolin hides, scales, and meat. Some pangolins are also bought and traded live, which is inhumane and cruel in nature. Although international trade in pangolin species was banned more than a decade ago, pangolins are still being poached and sold by the hundreds.

 

Rotary International President Ron Burton

Governor of District 9700 Geoff Tancred

Coolamon Club President  Dick Jennings

Coolamon Club Secretary Paul Weston

Club Treasurer  Henk Hulsman

Coolamon Rotary Club Inc. P.O. Box 23 COOLAMON N.S.W. 2701

Websites of Interest

Coolamon Rotary Club: http://coolamonrotary.com

Road MAPS to Africa a Coolamon Rotary Project: http://www.mountainsofthemoon.org/

Rotary Down Under on line: http://flipflashpages.uniflip.com/2/26587/49598/pub

Mount Kenya 2015 Web Site incorporating the ORK: http://theork.com/

Our Rotary Centennial Twin Club Hout Bay, Cape Town, South Africa: http://www.rotaryhoutbay.org

Proposed Rotarian Action Group for Endangered Species RAGES: http://www.endangeredrag.org/#

REGISTER NOW FOR SYDNEY

Register early for Sydney convention and save

Register early for the 2014 Rotary International Convention in  Sydney, Australia, 1-4 June, and pay US$100 less than the on-site  registration fee. Rotary’s annual convention is a wonderful way to experience the true internationality of Rotary, as you connect with leaders, exchange ideas, and get inspired to take action to benefit communities worldwide.

SYDNEY HARBOUR BRIDGE CLIMB

 

See the Bridge as you’ve never seen it before.

The Sydney Harbour Bridge is more than a photogenic landmark. It’s much bigger, much more important than that. We’ve driven it, walked it, drifted under it and felt that feeling when you glimpse it through the window of a homeward-bound Boeing. The Sydney Harbour Bridge belongs to us. And we want to share it with the world.

Scaling one of Australia’s best-loved icons is an unforgettable journey of sight and sound. From its fascinating underbelly, along its majestic arch, and peaking at its 134m high summit – BridgeClimb offers you the chance to immerse yourself in the spirit of Sydney.

Nearly 3 million local and international people, from as young as ten to the wise old age of 100, have ascended the great arches to stand at the summit. We have welcomed all sorts – loved-up couples, big families, local school teams, worldly backpackers and the latest celebs.

With our local Climb Leaders as your guide – share in an unexpected perspective of the Bridge, its part in Sydney’s story, and its foothold in today’s cityscape.

There are four different climbs to the top – The Bridge Climb, The Discovery Climb, The Express Climb and introducing The Mandarin Climb. Each climb route is available at all times of the day (The Mandarin Climb is available during the day only). From dawn until dusk, by day and by night, urban Sydney is full of surprises. Take the first step in making the experience your own – choose your climb:

 

 

Bulletin Editor and Web Site:  John Glassford


Don’t forget to regularly check our club web site for current information such as bingo rosters and various newsletters from the District Governor, the School of St. Jude’s, the monthly membership on the move newsletter as well as several other club bulletins.

 

 

 

 

 

Coolamon Rotary News Bulletin #10

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Coolamon Rotary News Bulletin #10

 

SEPTEMBER IS NEW GENERATIONS MONTH.

 

THE NEW ROTARY LOGO LAUNCHED on the 26 August 2013


STEAM TRAIN VISIT

On Friday Coolamon had a visit of “Emily” the green steam train and we catered for the travellers.  Neil Munro, Henk Hulsman and Maureen Hulsman were the volunteers.  Some photos of this visit are below click on the thumb nails for a larger photo.

 

MONDAY MEETING 2nd SEPTEMBER 2013

Tonight we had a regular meeting with our guest speaker being Mrs Colleen Wilson Lord OAM.

Guests present were:  Brian Wilson, Tina and Patrick O’Brien, John and Val Burns, Maree Jennings and Cheryl Crocker, Susan Glassford, Helen Lewis, Maureen Hulsman and Sharon Miles.  Also present was Sandra West a Friend of Coolamon Rotary.  16 members attended and we had a fine Chinese banquet.

We said farewell to Val and John Burns who are moving back to Deniliquin and is joining the Rotary Club of Deniliquin.  PP Garth Perkin presented the Burns with a plant to remember us by.  Neil Munro reported on the visit of the steam train to Coolamon, see photos above for a pictorial story.  Thank you Neil for the photos.   Neil Munro then introduced our guest speaker Colleen Wilson Lord OAM.

Colleen has had a very full life and continues to live it at full speed ahead.  Among her many achievements was the Order of Australia Medal.  Colleen has a business in Jindera near Albury:

Community Fitness Australia Lifeball Australia

Colleen has been involved in AIDS care, TB, paediatrics, Aged Health Care, Vietnam Veterans, Relationship Building and a few other projects involving Rotary and the Rotary Club of Sydney in particular.  Colleen spoke well and it was an excellent presentation and great fellowship following the close of the meeting.

Colleen also has a connection with PP Ian Durham of our club that goes back 10 years and her work for returning Vietnam Veterans.  Ian presented Colleen with a kangaroo money pouch in his vote of thanks.

Just like to say thanks to President Dick Jennings for being there to chair our meeting, following the untimely passing of his brother Lloyd.  We send our condolences to all the members of the Jennings family.

 

Diary Reminders

Monday 9th September Meeting Cancelled.

Thursday 12th September BINGO:  Christine Atkinson, Mark Reardon, Dick Jennings, Neil Munro

Monday 16th September Regular Meeting followed by a Board Meeting, all members are invited to attend.

*Monday 30th September DG Geoff Tancred’s Visit.

Sunday 6th October Coolamon Scarecrow Festival.

Monday 7th October NO Meeting Labour Day Weekend.

Thursday 10th October BINGO:   Ian Jennings, John Glassford, Grahame Miles, Ted Hutcheon

Saturday 12th October Coolamon and Ganmain Hospital Fete IN Ganmain.

Saturday 26th October Street Raffle in Coolamon.

Sunday December 8th Early Pre-Christmas Rotary Community Market Day in Coolamon.

Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd February PETS in Young

Friday 14th March Trike Convention Catering in Wagga Wagga proceeds to Ronald McDonald House in Wagga Wagga.

Friday March 21st-Sunday March 23rd D9700 Conference in Orange.

Sunday 18th May D9700 Assembly in Grenfell

Saturday 24th May Red Shield Appeal Street Stall.

Sunday June 1st-Wednesday June 4th.  SYDNEY 2014 RI Convention See promotion at the end of this bulletin.

*Partners and Guests Night.

 

ROTARY INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT RON BURTON:

Presidential New Generations conference (Uganda)

Engage Rotary, Change Lives: We Are the Change

KAMPALA UGANDA NOVEMBER 4th 2013

This event will highlight Rotary’s strengths when it comes to empowering the next generation of leaders.

It’s the second in a series of presidential New Generations conferences planned this Rotary year to bring together young leaders and Rotarians.

Each conference will

• Provide opportunities for emerging leaders to work alongside Rotarians in the pursuit of a common goal

• Build momentum for innovative strategies that welcome more young leaders into Rotary

• Empower young people as planners, program developers, and service organizers alongside Rotarians

• Demonstrate the value of Rotary through a hands-on service experience that welcomes Rotary program participants and alumni, young professionals, prospective members, and members of the general public

ON THE LIGHTER SIDE

Divorce Request.

A married couple is driving along a highway doing a steady forty miles per hour.

The wife is behind the wheel. Her husband suddenly looks across at her and speaks in a clear voice.

“Darling,” he says. “I know we’ve been married for twenty years, but I want a divorce.”

The wife says nothing, keeps looking at the road ahead but slowly increases her speed to 45 mph.

The husband speaks again. “I don’t want you to try to talk me out of it”, he says, “because I’ve been having an affair with your best friend, and she’s a far better lover than you are.”

Again the wife stays quiet, but grips the steering wheel more tightly and slowly increases the speed to 55.

He pushes his luck. “I want the house,” he says insistently. Up to 60mph.

“I want the car, too,” he continues…65 mph

“And,” he says, “I’ll have the bank accounts, all the credit cars and the boat.”

The car slowly starts veering towards a massive concrete bridge. This makes him a wee bit nervous, so he asks her: “Isn’t there anything you want?”

The wife at last replies – in a quiet and controlled voice. “No, I’ve got everything I need.” she says.

“Oh, really?” he inquires, “So what have you got?”

Just before they slam into the wall at 75 mph, the wife turns to him and smiles. “The airbag!”

ERIC VAN SOEST

 

 

ROTARY INFORMATION

MEMBERSHIP: “Focus, Commitment and Engagement”

Article by PDG Noel Trevaskis, Rotary Coordinator RI Zones 8 and 7B

Clubs and Rotarians often ask me what a Club needs to do to increase its membership; to me there are three critical things. The first one is the Club has to have a Focus on membership. The second one is Commitment, the Club and members have to be committed to membership. And the third one is Engagement, engagement by everyone in the Club.

All members of a club have to be focused on membership; in Rotary membership has to become part of our DNA. To many clubs when asked how many members they would like in the Club usually reply as many as possible. Every Club should have a focus on what is the minimum number of members that they would be comfortable with.  They need to focus on achieving that target and how they are going to achieve it and within what time frame.

For this to happen it takes commitment, commitment particularly from the Club President and Membership Chair and their committee. Membership should be spoken about by the Club President at every Club meeting. Likewise the Club Membership Chair should be meeting constantly with their committee and continually asking members to provide them with names of potential Rotarians to invite to meetings.

Every Rotarian has to be committed to membership. Consider forming your Club into teams of three members with each team committed to the task of bringing in a minimum of one new member a year.  All clubs need to have all their members engaged with club. Being engaged means not just with Rotary programmes, it means with the “whole” Club. If Rotarians enjoy Rotary and if they are engaged with their Rotary Club they should want to share their experience with people who are not Rotarians. If we share Rotary with people we will change lives, not just our own lives will be changed but those people who join us will be able to enjoy the same experience of helping to change lives.

Being a Rotarian is a life changing experience for so many people around the world yet nearly one million Rotarians haven’t shared that experience with others. It is estimated that one million Rotarians haven’t asked anyone to Rotary. If we really enjoy our Rotary, if we are engaged with Rotary why haven’t we invited someone to join Rotary so that they can have the experience of changing people lives?

Every Rotary Club and every Rotarian has to be involved in membership, we all need to be focused, committed and engaged with Rotary. We need to Engage Rotary so that we can Change Lives!  That changed life can be ours, a friend, a work colleague a community leader a business acquaintance, they just need to be asked! They need to be asked by you and me, no-one else is going to do it for us.

Coolamon Rotary Club’s Membership Director PP Grahame Miles:

 

ONLY IN AFRICA

Meet Gibson Muntanda – from Pretoria. He always lifts up the spirit for rugby everywhere he goes.
Very good work from his side, and as he drives, the music is playing, Blou Bul song of Steve Hofmeyer. This is very very nice to see.

 

OUT OF AFRICA

SPRING SPRING SPRING ! It is Spring in Southern Africa the Klipspringer is known for its remarkable jumping ability and is able to leap to staggering heights of 25 feet, which is about 15 times its own height

 

CAUSES WORTH SUPPORTING

Royal Patron HRH The Duke of Cambridge, KG KT

Tusk Conservation Awards

Tusk has been working since 1990 to build a sustainable future for the people and the wildlife of the African continent.  These annual awards will highlight inspirational conservation work in Africa, ranging from the protection of endangered species and threatened habitat to the promotion of environmental education and the development of community driven conservation.

 

Rotary International President Ron Burton

Governor of District 9700 Geoff Tancred

Coolamon Club President  Dick Jennings

Coolamon Club Secretary Paul Weston

Club Treasurer  Henk Hulsman

Coolamon Rotary Club Inc. P.O. Box 23 COOLAMON N.S.W. 2701

Websites of Interest

Coolamon Rotary Club: http://coolamonrotary.com

Road MAPS to Africa a Coolamon Rotary Project: http://www.mountainsofthemoon.org/

Rotary Down Under on line: http://flipflashpages.uniflip.com/2/26587/49598/pub

Mount Kenya 2015 Web Site incorporating the ORK: http://theork.com/

Our Rotary Centennial Twin Club Hout Bay, Cape Town, South Africa: http://www.rotaryhoutbay.org

Proposed Rotarian Action Group for Endangered Species RAGES: http://www.endangeredrag.org/#

REGISTER NOW FOR SYDNEY

Register early for Sydney convention and save

Register early for the 2014 Rotary International Convention in  Sydney, Australia, 1-4 June, and pay US$100 less than the on-site  registration fee. Rotary’s annual convention is a wonderful way to experience the true internationality of Rotary, as you connect with leaders, exchange ideas, and get inspired to take action to benefit communities worldwide.

SYDNEY HARBOUR BRIDGE CLIMB

 

See the Bridge as you’ve never seen it before.

The Sydney Harbour Bridge is more than a photogenic landmark. It’s much bigger, much more important than that. We’ve driven it, walked it, drifted under it and felt that feeling when you glimpse it through the window of a homeward-bound Boeing. The Sydney Harbour Bridge belongs to us. And we want to share it with the world.

Scaling one of Australia’s best-loved icons is an unforgettable journey of sight and sound. From its fascinating underbelly, along its majestic arch, and peaking at its 134m high summit – BridgeClimb offers you the chance to immerse yourself in the spirit of Sydney.

Nearly 3 million local and international people, from as young as ten to the wise old age of 100, have ascended the great arches to stand at the summit. We have welcomed all sorts – loved-up couples, big families, local school teams, worldly backpackers and the latest celebs.

With our local Climb Leaders as your guide – share in an unexpected perspective of the Bridge, its part in Sydney’s story, and its foothold in today’s cityscape.

There are four different climbs to the top – The Bridge Climb, The Discovery Climb, The Express Climb and introducing The Mandarin Climb. Each climb route is available at all times of the day (The Mandarin Climb is available during the day only). From dawn until dusk, by day and by night, urban Sydney is full of surprises. Take the first step in making the experience your own – choose your climb:

 

‘Before & After’, Sydney Harbour – this very long exposure captures the final minutes before the sun sets, as the last piercing light ray throws deep shadows, and the few minutes after, as the first splash of colour starts to ascend.


Bulletin Editor and Web Site:  John Glassford


Don’t forget to regularly check our club web site for current information such as bingo rosters and various newsletters from the District Governor, the School of St. Jude’s, the monthly membership on the move newsletter as well as several other club bulletins.