Month: May 2016

Coolamon Rotary News Bulletin #42

MAY IS ROTARY’S

YOUTH SERVICE MONTH

 MUNA MODEL UNITED NATIONS ASSEMBLY

MUNA is underway at NSW Parliament

 

MEETING MONDAY MAY 23rd. 2016

Well this club continues to surprise.  Last night with no guest speaker, no club assembly or special meeting 19 of our 25 members attended.  Great effort all round followed by a moist enjoyable meeting with plenty of banter, some jokes and a very entertaining fines session carried out by Ted Hutcheon.

We did discuss a few subjects including:

The Bike Track Henk Hulsman reported on the finances of this project and together with two grants we will be up for $600.  Some discussion on endangered species however no one seems to understand how a plant can grow on a used track.

John Glassford talked briefly about the upcoming Convention in Seoul as he leaves on Wednesday for Korea and the Seoul 2016 RICON.

Dave McKinley spoke on the next Moo Poo campaign and thanked Ted Hutcheon for offering up his shed and space to take delivery of the next truck load  of steaming weed free feedlot Moo Poo.  Members are reminded that next Monday night our guest speaker will be Shane Bullock Manager of the Jindalee Feedlot.  As well Dan Fisher and Nicole  will be joining us from Delta Ag.  Delta Ag provided the printed Moo Poo bags for the project.

Dave McKinley also spoke on his progress with getting the Rotary signs at 5 entrances to Coolamon.  Daryl Breust has offered to do the designs which will include space for three other signs e.g. Lions.  These signs will be professionally done and probably powder coated for longevity.  The committee to oversee this project will include, Wayne, Dave, Daryl, Don and Dick.

Myffy Collette spoke on the Coolamon Community Newspaper.  Myffy and Bern have been working hard on this project and it is looking very promising for the first issue coming out in August.  Myffy reported that the Coolamon Central School is very keen to work on this publication.  The early proofs are of excellent quality.  This project is one to watch and help where and when needed.  Regular stories will be required.

Mark Reardon outlined the upcoming Salvation Army Red Shield Appeal set for this Saturday and Sunday in Coolamon and Ganmain.  Mark will have the books and lanyards.  Here is the roster:

Saturday May 28th Coolamon.

1.  Coolamon Food Works

9.30-11 am Sharon Reardon and Paul Weston

11.00-12 pm Wayne Lewis and Trevor Parkes

12.30-2 pm Dick Jennings and Garth Perkin

2.  Coolamon Rovers Football Club Gate

9.30 am-11 am Ian Jennings and Steve Exton

11.00-12.30 Ted Hutcheon and Mark Reardon

Sunday May 29th Ganmain

3. Ganmain Grong Grong Matong Lions Football Club

9.30 am-11.00 Bern Milne and Mark Reardon

11.00 am-12.30 Daryl Breust and Garth Perkin

P.S.  Friends of Rotary Quilt Display at the Up-to-Date Store this Saturday and Sunday.  Following the great success of the quilt project of Marilyn Roberts this Rotary year you are all encouraged to go along this weekend and support this very worthwhile effort and to say thanks.

Are you keeping snug as a bug in a rug this chilly season?

Featuring a fine collection of patchwork quilts and embroidery, teapots, cosies, vintage sewing machines and more, the Coolamon Patchwork and Craft Display will take place on Sat 28th and Sun 29th of May. Will we see you there? | Pictured: Ganmain Craft Cottage.

Diary Reminders

Saturday 28th May 2016 – Wednesday June 1st Seoul RICON South Korea  

Saturday 28th May Red Shield Appeal Coolamon.

Sunday 29th May Red Shield Appeal Ganmain.

*Monday 30th May Guest Speaker is Shane Bullock on “The Beef Feedlot Industry”.  Shane is The Manager of the Jindalee Feedlot at Stockinbingal.  All members are asked to attend to say a big thank you to Shane for his generous donation of Moo Poo.

Wednesday June 8th Last Board Meeting for 2015-2016.

Thursday June 9th BINGO: Henk Hulsman (Capt), Trevor Parkes, Ted Hutcheon, Dick Jennings.

Saturday June 25th D9700 Change Over in Orange Hotel Conobolas.

*Monday June 27th Change Over Dinner at Coolamon. 

*Partners and Guests Night.

Apologies for Monday meetings call Ian Jennings on 0428 492 157  BY FRIDAY 12.00 pm.

ON THE LIGHTER SIDE

Dame Edna’s Ute or Looute.  This is a real ute.  Click on the pic.

PRESIDENT K.R. RAVINDRAN “RAVI”

More than 42,000 Rotary members from over 100 countries will come together in Korea to celebrate Rotary.  Photo Credit: Photo by Rotary International/Alyce Henson

We have made good friends in Rotary especially with the Collins family from Perth.  This family is all about Rotary and Ken is a Past RI Director and Di is a dynamo in Rotary.   Members of the RC of Freshwater Bay in Perth.

A very full bench of friends on the Buddy Bench on its presentation to North Cottesloe Primary this morning. The vibrant colours are proving to be very popular!

Another Buddy Bench presentation this morning – this time to North Cottesloe Primary School. Seen here trying out the bench is Kath and her daughter.

Look up their microscope project for schools; an excellent enterprise.

Rotary Club of Freshwater Bay Web Site

District 9700 Web Site

ROTARY INFORMATION

THE OBJECT OF ROTARY

The Object of Rotary is to encourage and foster the ideal of service as a basis of worthy enterprise and, in particular, to encourage and foster the development of acquaintance as an opportunity for service; in business, professions and community life; with the advancement of international understanding, goodwill, and peace through a world fellowship.

ROTARY MEANS BUSINESS

The worldwide network of Rotarians adopt the ideal of service in their personal, business and community lives.

The Rotary Network’s purpose and objective are really elementary and put simply is the greatest benefit of being a Rotarian developing friendships with other Rotarians and staying in touch to maintain these friendships regardless of the means.

Rotary International has only one purpose: to create and support Rotary clubs throughout the world.  Rotary clubs have only one purpose: to create Rotarians.

Most people join local Rotary clubs because they want to establish additional friendships with like-minded people and to make an impact, first in their local community and then internationally.

It maybe for business reasons, social reasons or service reasons, but it’s still networking and developing friendships

RAGES NEWS

This week a new Rotarian just joined in London, Trica Burgess, is passionate about pangolins.  Trica has started a campaign called:

SCALE OF THE TRADE

Here a couple of photos from Trica’s campaign:

 

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FOOTNOTE

Sharon and Grahame Miles in Japan 23 May 2016

We have experienced some of the best of Japanese cuisine in some highly rated restaurants from Tokyo, to Kyoto, to Okayama, to Kochi, to Takamatsu, to Hiroshama.

Bulletin Editor and Web Site:  John Glassford

Coolamon Rotary News Bulletin #41

MAY IS ROTARY’S

YOUTH SERVICE MONTH

MEMBERS ABROAD

Don and Sally Write:

Grahame and Sharon write:

MEETING MONDAY MAY 16th. 2016

Last night we had a normal meeting but far from normal.  Plenty of robust discussion on a variety of subjects!

We had one guest Helen Lewis and 15 members present.  We had fun, did some work and enjoyed the fellowship before, during and after the meeting.

Change Over season is almost here and invites are starting to arrive.  Wagga Wagga Kooringal 15th June, Griffith Avanti 18th June with a bush band and Wagga Wagga 23rd June.

Planning for our change over dinner for the 27th June is well under way.

President Wayne Lewis advised all members of the upcoming Leadership Workshop Training to be held in Young over two days on the 18th and 19th June.  Other information included invitations to go to South Dakota as part of the D9700 to D5610 friendship exchange visit.

Paul Weston read the last Board meeting minutes.

Neil Munro offered the services of his nephew Scott Munro and his partner Kate to talk on Cambodia regarding water for a school project they are involved in.

Bingo showed a profit of $188 with 14 players.

Mark Reardon gave us a run down on the upcoming Red Shield Appeal set for Saturday 28th May in Ganmain and Sunday 29th May in Coolamon, both days coincide with the home footy games.  Volunteers needed please contact Mark Reardon.

John Glassford held a short survey on how our members use the D9700 and Coolamon social media outlets.  Results in the Footnote at the end of the bulletin.  Summary we have a long way to go!

Trevor Parkes conducted the meat tray raffle which was won by Henk Hulsman.

Dick Jennings was Sargent and had us all laughing with the fine session.

All in all an excellent meeting.

See you all next week.

Diary Reminders

Monday May 23rd T.B.A.

Saturday 28th May 2016 – Wednesday June 1st Seoul RICON South Korea  

*Monday 30th May Guest Speaker is Shane Bullock on “The Beef Feedlot Industry”.  Shane is The Manager of the Jindalee Feedlot at Stockinbingal.  All members are asked to attend to say a big thank you to Shane for his generous donation of Moo Poo.

Wednesday June 8th Last Board Meeting for 2015-2016.

Thursday June 9th BINGO: Henk Hulsman (Capt), Trevor Parkes, Ted Hutcheon, Dick Jennings.

Saturday June 25th D9700 Change Over in Orange Hotel Conobolas.

*Monday June 27th Change Over Dinner at Coolamon. DEFINITE.

*Partners and Guests Night.

Apologies for Monday meetings call Ian Jennings on 0428 492 157  BY FRIDAY 12.00 pm.

ON THE LIGHTER SIDE

PRESIDENT K.R. RAVINDRAN “RAVI”

ROTARACT OUTSTANDING PROJECT AWARD RECOGNIZES INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS

FULL STORY HERE

DISTRICT GOVERNOR GARY ROBERTS D 9700

The 1918 Rotary Convention was held in Kansas City, Missouri, USA. How much do you know about#Rotary Conventions? Take the quiz:http://on.rotary.org/ConventionQuiz

The Win the War Convention

Attendance rose by over 50% at the Convention with 4,034 individuals registered for the Convention and 367 clubs represented. Membership growth had risen by over 6,200 in the last year. The largest attendance in Kansas City occurred when Sir Harry Lauder entertained potential new Rotarians in a crowd of some 13,000.

President Leslie Pidgeon, the first non-U. S. President, in a wonderfully crafted speech addressed the convention on “Rotary as a living force”.

Paul Harris did not attend but (yet again) sent his message. Almost always, secretary Chesley Perry read it out to the Convention. Harris told delegates that there were 3 very available ways for Rotary to project its influence out into the non-Rotarian world. Firstly, by the elimination of all except general interest matter from the columns of ‘The Rotarian’, making of it a messenger of service and by the adoption of the usual means of increasing its circulation among magazine readers in general. Secondly, by the development of the vocational section plan to a point of real efficiency. Thirdly, by holding club meetings to which the public are invited.

Harris concluded his address by writing, “If it is to be the part of Rotary to educate the individual, then in very truth it may be said that Rotarians shall be leaders of men”.

District 9700 Web Site

ROTARY INFORMATION

Goyang City will be hosting the Rotary’s 107th annual international convention, which is expected to attract more than 50,000 Rotary club members from more than 160 countries including Korea, making it the most multicultural nonprofit gathering in Korea.

The convention is scheduled to be held at the Kintex convention center in Gyeonggi Province from May 28 to June 1 and it is estimated to host roughly 25,000 foreign nationals. The Rotary is a global network of volunteer leaders dedicated to tackling the world’s pressing humanitarian challenges.

“In two weeks’ time, Kintex will host the Rotary International Convention, which will not be exclusive to Rotarians, and it is an event that I believe will contribute to Korean society in many ways,” said Rotary Host Organizing Committee chair Yun Sang-koo at a press conference in Press Center Seoul on Wednesday.

Korea Tourism Organization CEO Jung Chang-soo speaks at a press conference in Press Center Seoul on Wednesday for the upcoming Rotary International Convention. (Rotary International)

FULL STORY HERE

RAGES NEWS

About Jane Goodall’s Roots & Shoots from the Jane Goodall Institute on Vimeo.

PROPOSED PARTNERSHIP WITH THE JANE GOODALL INSTITUTE KENYA AND RAGES.

We feel that the potential now exists for RAGES and JGI Kenya to launch a significant community project out of Kenya and by the 4th quarter 2016.  Reaching the JGI East Africa region including Tanzania. Uganda, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

JGI Kenya Jamey Email March 2016

CONSERVATION LIBRARIES

• We start with the most basic level CONSERVATION BOX LIBRARY – simple wooden/metal box table that will house 50 or so books. Then it grows to:

• A CONSERVATION CORNER LIBRARY – 200/300 book version of above but more traditional bookshelves for the corner of any community structure. Which in turn becomes:

• A CONSERVATION WORKING LIBRARY – a structure that serves as library and educational outreach of a variety materials and workshops.

 

 

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FOOTNOTE

INTERNET SURVEY COOLAMON ROTARY CLUB MONDAY 16TH MAY.

Last night we conducted a quick Internet survey of our members present 15.

THE INTERNET

1.   D9700 Web Site:

How many times do you access D9700 web site?

Daily     0% Weekly   13%  Rarely  40%  Never  47%

Log on with password Yes 34% /No  66%

2.   D9700 Facebook Page:

Have you been on the D9700 Facebook Page?

Yes  13% /No  87%

3.   Coolamon Web Site:

Do you use the Club web site apart from the Weekly Bulletin?

Yes  47% /No  53%

4.   Facebook

Are you on Facebook?

Yes  60%  /No  40%

5.  Do you use the Club Facebook page?

Yes  27% /No  73%

P.S. 100% use the Coolamon web site for our weekly bulletin.

Bulletin Editor and Web Site:  John Glassford

Coolamon Rotary News Bulletin #40

MAY IS ROTARY’S

YOUTH SERVICE MONTH

HAPPY MOTHERS’ DAY

MEETING MONDAY MAY 9th. 2016

Tonight’s guest speaker was Charlie Thompson, barista and coffee lover.  Our guests were Marilyn Jennings, Sally Farmer, Sharon Kiss and Terry Kiss.  16 members attended another good turn out with several of our farmer members able to come along after the great rain.

Chair for the evening was PP Garth Perkin.  It was a lively meeting with some discussion on the multi purpose bike track accumulating some good funding from the Healthy Shire Committee and our own Rotary District 9700 matching grant.

Reminders that May 11th is a board meeting 7.00 pm at the club and that Thursday night Bingo is on captained by Ian Jennings.

Don Dyce gave a report on the USA D5610 friendship visit and feels that maybe a couple of our members will go on the exchange trip to South Dakota in August.

Charlie Thompson in full flight.  Charlie gave a confident talk on his love of all things coffee.  There are three categories of coffee, Commodity or consumed in the country of origin, Commercial mainly Robusta and dark roasted to hide the taste of poor quality coffee.  Most of our coffee consumed is Robusta.  Specialty coffee usually Arabica and grown at altitude in wet climates such as Kenya and Ethiopia.

Charlie went on to demonstrate the best way to make a good cup of coffee and shared some with his audience.

There were many many questions and Rtn. Steve Exton thanked Charlie for his talk.

One year ago Charlie’s brother and fellow Rotarian Alex Thompson visited a coffee plantation started in 1920 by George Glassford, (my Father).

The meeting was in fits of laughter with the fines session led by Ted Hutcheon and supported by Trevor Parkes.  Ted was in fine form last night.

Diary Reminders

Wednesday May 11th Board Meeting.

Thursday May 12th BINGO: Ian Jennings (Capt), Steve Exton, Rod Jarrett, Ivan Furner.

NB BINGO If you cannot make your roster it is YOUR responsibility to obtain a replacement.  If you do not do this you are putting those who will be there under undue stress.

*Saturday May 14th International Night at the Ganmain Hall in aid of RAGES Inc.   Postponed to October.

Monday May 16th TBA

Saturday 28th May 2016 – Wednesday June 1st Seoul RICON South Korea  

Thursday June 9th BINGO: Henk Hulsman (Capt), Trevor Parkes, Ted Hutcheon, Dick Jennings.

Saturday June 25th D9700 Change Over in Orange Hotel Conobolas.

*Monday June 27th Change Over Dinner at Coolamon. DEFINITE.

*Partners and Guests Night.

Apologies for Monday meetings call Ian Jennings on 0428 492 157  BY FRIDAY 12.00 pm.

ON THE LIGHTER SIDE

The Pastor entered his donkey in a race and it won.  The Pastor was so pleased with the donkey that he entered it in the race again and it won again.

The local paper read: PASTOR’S ASS OUT FRONT.

The Bishop was so upset with this kind of publicity that he ordered the Pastor not to enter the donkey in another race. The next day the local paper headline read:

BISHOP SCRATCHES PASTOR’S ASS.

This was too much for the Bishop so he ordered the Pastor to get rid of the donkey. The Pastor decided to give it to a Nun in a nearby convent. The local paper, hearing of the news, posted the following headline the next day:

NUN HAS BEST ASS IN TOWN.

The Bishop fainted. He informed the Nun that she would have to get rid of the donkey so she sold it to a farm for $10. The next day the paper read:

NUN SELLS ASS FOR $10

This was too much for the Bishop so he ordered the Nun to buy back the donkey and lead it to the plains where it could run wild. The next day the headlines read:

NUN ANNOUNCES HER ASS IS WILD AND FREE.

The Bishop was buried the next day. The moral of the story is . . . being concerned about public opinion can bring you much grief and misery . . . even shorten your life.

So be yourself and enjoy life.

Stop worrying about everyone else’s ass and just cover your own !!!

You’ll be a lot happier and live longer!

ROTARY INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT

K.R. RAVINDRAN “RAVI”

While visiting Rwanda as part of a Medicare mission, Vanathy and I had the great honor of meeting with President Paul Kagame and First Lady Jeannette Kagame. I hope to see future partnerships develop between Rotary and the Rwandan government. Read more about my trip here:

http://www.newtimes.co.rw/section/article/2016-03-04/197665/

During my visit the Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Kigali (CHUK), the local teaching hospital in Kigali.

Vanathy and I paid our respects at the Kigali Genocide Memorial.

DISTRICT GOVERNOR GARY ROBERTS D 9700

The Rotary ladies at work !! We are hard at work this afternoon creating beautiful bouquets for our ladies in Hospital and residents of Nurraburra and Greenstone lodge ?? now we are off to deliver !! Happy Mother’s Day to all the wonderful mums out there from the Temora Rotary Club ?? — feeling wonderful.

ROTARY INFORMATION

THE ROTARIAN CONVERSATION WITH THE EDGE AND GARVIN EVANS

Photo Credit: Samy Mosher

Editor’s note: After the May 2016 issue of The Rotarian went to press, we were saddened to learn of the death of Garvin Evans, who along with his son, U2 guitarist The Edge, appeared on the cover of that issue. Evans was a longtime member of the Rotary Club of Dublin North. We are grateful that we were able to share his remarkable story with our readers.

***

The boys of U2 are home. It’s Friday, 27 November, two weeks after the terrorist attacks in Paris. Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton, and Larry Mullen Jr. had been in Paris that terrible evening, rehearsing at the venue where they were scheduled to perform the following night. Instead, they had to be evacuated. This band has always been known for its political and social activism, and its songs’ messages against war and terrorism. Tonight, those themes feel particularly relevant.

At 3Arena, once a railway station in the Dublin Docklands, thousands of fans are happily mashed together on the standing-room-only floor. They’re drinking beer and buzzing restlessly as they wait for their hometown heroes, who are wrapping up their six-month iNNOCENCE + eXPERIENCE Tour, to take the stage. When the plaintive opening “ohhh-OH-oh ” notes of “The Miracle of Joey Ramone ” sound, followed by The Edge’s scorching, staccato guitar riff –ba-DA-dah, ba-DA-dah – the crowd goes insane.

The Edge’s father, Garvin Evans, 84, was in the arena to hear his son play in the first of four Dublin shows earlier this week, and he will be here again for what was meant to be the final show of the U2 tour. (The band will return to Paris for two rescheduled shows.) The following day, Evans, a tenor, will be singing in a local production of Messiah.

Evans is a big fan not only of U2 but also of Handel, Welsh hymns, golf (he’s an honorary life member of the Royal Dublin Golf Club), really good claret, and Tuesdays, “when three or four of us go to a pub and have a Guinness. ” He adores his three kids, six grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. He is secretary of his Presbyterian church and sings in the choir. He is also a longtime member of Rotary and the reason The Rotarian is visiting Dublin: to speak with him and his son about what they have in common and how they’ve inspired each other to try to make the world a better place.

Frequent Rotarian contributor Julie Bain meets them in the five-star Merrion Hotel in Dublin’s city center. Both men arrive early and looking spiffy, Evans in a black and red plaid tie and The Edge, born David Evans, in his signature knitted cap 
and buttery-soft black leather jacket. Evans, born in South Wales, displays a bit of the characteristic Welsh reserve, and so does his son, who was born in London in 1961 before his parents moved to Dublin in 1962. (His mother, Gwenda, died in 2012.) 
The two don’t hug, but they are clearly affectionate and loving. Here, they discuss the topics that are most meaningful to them.

FULL STORY HERE

RAGES NEWS

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO SIR DAVID ATTENBOROUGH 90 YEARS YOUNG.

 

 

HUMAN GREED A VERY SAD STORY:

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FOOTNOTE

Atlanta RICON 2017

10th-14th JUNE 2017

Bulletin Editor and Web Site:  John Glassford

Coolamon Rotary News Bulletin #39

MAY IS ROTARY’S

YOUTH SERVICE MONTH

MEETING MONDAY MAY 2nd. 2016

Last night we held our monthly club assembly.  15 members were present a very good role up for a club assembly.  It shows that our members new and old care about our club and our future.

President Wayne Lewis welcomed all and we got straight down to business and in bullet form here are some of the items of interest discussed.

• President Wayne reported on the D9700 Conference DISCON 2016.  We all enjoyed the event and the speakers were of a high standard.  As always the best part of a DISCON is the fellowship and meeting like minded people.   The Beatnix concert was a big hit with Don and Sally rocking the ailes of the Civic Theater with DGE Micheal Milston and Ann Dib also DGN George Weston and Carol.
• Wayne thanked all of the hosts and supporters of the District 5610 Friendship Exchange team, especially the host families:   Jann and Daryl Breust, Leslie and Paul Weston, Marg and Garth Perkin, Ted Hutcheon, Susan and John Glassford, Sally Farmer and Don Dyce.  Thanks to Trevor Parkes for driving the bus and special thanks to Dick Jennings for collecting the bus from Leeton.  As well we also wish to thank Wayne and Helen for their time as well driving the bus and being there.
• Discussion on how we could have improved the visit ensued with some good ideas including a progressive dinner on one of the 4 nights we had our American guests.  Wayne also thanked those who were responsible for the welcome dinner on ANZAC Day evening including Myffy Collette, Bern Milne, Susan Glassford, Heather McKinley and the two cooks Steve Exton and Alex Thompson.
• A return visit to District 5610 was discussed and it will be in October this year.  However it is doubtful that any of our members will be joining the visit to South Dakota and D5610.
• Thanks to Alex Thompson for organizing the visit to the Junee Licorice Factory for lunch with our American guests.  Photos by Ian Durham:

• Dave McKinley spoke on the Coolamon Rotary Moo Poo project and will invite the members interested to form a committee to plan the next Moo Poo event.
• Dave McKinley will also organise a Pride of Workmanship for our Change Over Night and called for nominations from our members for this award.  Please let Dave have your nominations and a resume supporting your nomination, in to Dave by May 30th.
• Wayne also called for any Paul Harris Fellowship nominations as soon as possible as time is running out to get this done by our change over night.
• John Glassford spoke briefly about the Council On Legislation 2016 and the changes upcoming to our Constitution and Club By-laws.  One significant change is to allow clubs the freedom to decide on frequency of meetings.  This will all  become clear before our AGM to be held before the 31st December 2016.
• The D9700 District Designated Funds grant of $2,000 for the Coolamon Bike Track in the Kindra Forest was discussed and we should send an invoice to D9700 asap.
• Wayne tabled a request from PDG John Egan for our club to support Aboriginal Health.
• Bingo discussed by Grahame Miles who is talking a few weeks to go traveling again!
• Treasure Henk reminded us all that some of us have not paid our dues from January 1st as yet.  To remain a paid up member is one of our responsibilities as a Rotarian.

DGND* John Glassford informed the meeting that in order to give the position of Governor 2018-2019 the best chance that he will resign as Foundation Director and Bulletin Editor effective July 1st 2016.  John called on our members to support him in the year 2018-2019.  John and Susan will be attending the Zones 8 and 7B Institute in Penrith at the end of August a full week of DGN training.

JG has been a member of the Coolamon Club since 2003 and during that time has been a board member for the past 12 years and bulletin editor since 2009.   PP Paul Weston offered to take on the Bulletin Editor next Rotary year.

PE Don Dyce called for nominations for Foundation Director.

*DGDN District Governor Nominee Designate.

All in all a very bust night and we closed with another humorous fines session by Ted Hutcheon and Trevor Parkes announced the winner of the raffle being Grahame  Miles who won a meat tray.

Finally the Taste of Africa Night to have been held on Saturday May 14th has been postponed to October to give us more time to make it a success.

Diary Reminders

Monday May 9th.  TBA.

Wednesday May 11th Board Meeting.

Thursday May 12th BINGO: Ian Jennings (Capt), Steve Exton, Rod Jarrett, Ivan Furner.

NB BINGO If you cannot make your roster it is YOUR responsibility to obtain a replacement.  If you do not do this you are putting those who will be there under undue stress.

*Saturday May 14th International Night at the Ganmain Hall in aid of RAGES Inc.   Postponed to October.

Saturday 28th May 2016 – Wednesday June 1st Seoul RICON South Korea  

Thursday June 9th BINGO: Henk Hulsman (Capt), Trevor Parkes, Ted Hutcheon, Dick Jennings.

Saturday June 25th D9700 Change Over in Orange Hotel Conobolas.

*Monday June 27th Change Over Dinner at Coolamon. DEFINITE.

*Partners and Guests Night.

Apologies for Monday meetings call Ian Jennings on 0428 492 157  BY FRIDAY 12.00 pm.

ON THE LIGHTER SIDE

ROTARY INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT

K.R. RAVINDRAN “RAVI”

Pope Francis thanks Rotary for its efforts to end polio and urges Rotary members to continue vaccination campaigns

Vatican City (30 April 2016) — Nearly 9,000 members of Rotary from across the globe attended the Jubilee Audience at the Vatican in St. Peter’s Square on 30 April 2016 at the invitation of Pope Francis.

At the end of the Audience, a delegation of Rotary members – led by Rotary International President K.R. Ravindran – met Pope Francis where he emphasized the importance of vaccinations against polio and urged Rotary to continue.

Pope Francis follows Paul VI and John Paul II in connecting with Rotary to encourage their support of a more peaceful and compassionate world.

More than 9,000 Rotarians gathered in St. Peter’s Square at The Vatican this morning, invited by Pope Francis. “Vaccinations against polio are important,” he said. “Tell the Rotarians to please continue.”

DISTRICT GOVERNOR GARY ROBERTS D 9700

The Careers Expo at the Young Town Hall today saw the first outing for The Driver Simulator. DG Gary and Marilyn visited Young especially to check it out. The simulator was well received by the students who attended the Expo.

Wednesday MAY 4th.    Wed 18:00 · Wagga Wagga, NSW

ROTARACT AUSTRALIA

ROTARY INFORMATION

BOWELCARE PROGRAMME

During May 2016, the Rotary Bowelcare Program will be in operation throughout Australia and Rotary Club’s are encouraged to participate with the co-operation of the proprietors of local community pharmacies.

If you are over 40, you, your spouse or partner, other family members and friends in this age group should participate in the Bowelcare program.

Do you know?
•Cancer of the large bowel is the most common internal cancer affecting Australians.
•The lifetime risk in developing cancer is one in 19 in Australian men and one in 27 for Australian women.
•Ninety per cent of bowel cancers can be cured if detected early.
•Australia has one of the highest incidences of colorectal cancer in the world.
•Each year about 11,000 new cases of colorectal cancer are detected resulting in about 5500 deaths.
•The incidence of bowel cancer has not fallen over the past 20 years.
•The chance of contracting bowel cancer increases progressively from age 40.
•Deaths from bowel cancer each year are double the road toll.

BOWELCARE WEB SITE

Cost of Kit

BowelCare kits will be sold for $15.00 each. This price covers pathology testing and notification of results to both the participant and their nominated Doctor.

 

Anneka Svenska SAYS NO!

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FOOTNOTE

POLITICS and Post Turtles

As a rule we do not discuss politics in our Rotary Club, so here is one description of a politician that I cannot resist posting here.

Bulletin Editor and Web Site:  John Glassford