Paul welcomed 19 members plus guests Anne, Jan, Russell Barrow (CSU) & friends of Daryl & Jan, Bob & Val Robertson & Bill & Michelle Roberts.
Secretary John read out correspondence.
President Paul had to compete with raffle ticket seller Dick to tell us about an New Ideas planning meeting on June 15; further suggestions for projects are welcome, so if you have an idea let Paul know.
On 15 June from 9.30 to 12.30 at the Up-To-Date Store is a workshop for community & sporting groups, clubs & communities in The Coolamon Shire. To register for the event, RSVP to Jess Inch by 1 June.
Guest Speaker Daryl Bruest
Guest Speaker Daryl spoke on his trek of Kokoda 30 months ago when he spent 8 days there. It had been a dream of Daryl’s to conquer the track & so to celebrate his 60th birthday he invited family members to join him.
They flew into Port Moresby, which they didn’t find to be a very safe place. They then travelled to Popendetta, where they were all packed into open back trucks to travel 2 hours along mostly unsealed roads to the start of the track. They trekked in groups of 20 & had to carry their own rations.
The troupe started about 7 in the morning and had a rest every 2 or 3 hours for up to 30 mins. The track is very rough with exposed tree roots, etc, which meant you can’t take your eyes off the ground to avoid tripping. They stayed in a village each night. The trek lasted for 7 days with the last day being the hardest. Daryl greatly admired the strength and fortitude of the porters; and his son donated all his clothes and boots to one of the porters at the end of the trek and received a beautiful hand-carved plaque in return.
There are many memorials along the way, most of which were funded by Australian Government, as is the school at Kokoda
After an absorbing presentation, Daryl was thanked by Henk.
Daryl’s talk was very inspirationalDaryl points out the members of the trek as they take a rest break
Red Shield Appeal Roster
We had a good showing by members and a good taking at the Red Shield Appeal at Foodworks this past weekend, but we have more work to do. We’ll be collecting donations at the footy this weekend, both in Ganmain and Coolamon. It looks like the games are on SUNDAY, and not Saturday as previously advertised. We need additional bodies on the day, especially the later shift (12:00-2:00) in Ganmain (see roster below). Please let Paul know ASAP if you’re able to help!
Coolamon footy (Sunday, 3 June)
10;00-12:00 Daryl & Wayne
12:00-2:00 Daryl & Bondy
Ganmain footy (Sunday, 3 June)
10:00-12:00 Myffy & helper
12:00-2:00 ___________________________
Quote of the Week
Who said this?
“That’s the fluffy stuff that sits in the ceiling for rats and mice to urinate on “.
Last week’s Quote of the Week was attributed to Prince Harry.
Diary
Monday, 4th June – Club Assembly. Coolamon Sport & Rec Club, 6:30 for 7:00 pm.
Monday, 11th June – no meeting (Public holiday).
Thursday, 14th June – BINGO. Grahame M (Captain), Wayne L, Howard A & Mark R. 7.15 pm in Allawah Community Centre Hall.
Monday, 18th June – Guest Speaker. Coolamon Sport & Rec Club, 6:30 for 7:00 pm.
Wednesday, 20th June – Board meeting. Coolamon Sport & Rec Club, 7:00 pm.
Saturday, 23rd June to Wednesday, 27th June – Rotary International Convention. Toronto, Canada.
*Monday, 25th June – Farewell Dinner to Lucia. Coolamon Sport & Rec Club, 6:30 for 7:00 pm.
Saturday, 30th June – Street Raffle. Outside Coolamon Newsagency
*Saturday, 30th June – Coolamon Rotary Changeover and District 9700 Changeover. Ganmain Hall.
Monay July 9th – Guest Speaker. DG John Glassford visit to Coolamon Club
* denotes partner & guest night
Community Events
Up to date Art exhibition Friday 27th July – 12th August, For further information please email: [email protected]
Reminders
Please get your working with children check completed and give the number and expiry date to the Secretary ASAP. Failure to do so may mean you are not covered insurance wise when you volunteer at events.
ROTARY CLUB OF COOLAMON Inc.2017-2018
Chartered March 3rd, 1971; Sponsoring Club Narrandera Rotary ClubPresident: Paul Weston 6927 2972President-Elect & Service Projects: Daryl Breust 0409 551 140Secretary: John Bond 0427 273 226Treasurer: Henk Hulsman 6927 3486Rotary Foundation Director: Neil Munro 6927 3156Club Admin Director: Don Dyce 6929 1215Youth Director: Dave McKinley 6927 8553Service Projects {Vocational} Director: Ian Jennings 6927 3390Membership Director: Wayne Lewis 6927 3501Public Image Director: Myffy Collette 6927 6313Immediate Past President: Don Dyce 6929 1215Sergeant @ Arms: Ted Hutcheon 6927 3349
Bulletin Editor: Sarah Collins 0448 118 003 and Grahame Miles
May is Youth Service Month
May is the month when Rotary focuses on Youth. The link between Rotary and youth for all our Clubs is amazing. Every club that I have visited engages with our Youth Programmes in some way or another, whether it be Rotary Youth Leadership Award (RYLA), Rotary Youth Programme of Enrichment (RYPEN), Rotary Youth Driving Award, Rotaract, Interact, District Scholarships, Rotary International Youth Exchanges, Peer Support Programmes in schools, Cure Kids, Life Education vans, Literacy Programmes in schools, and many others.
The 2018-2019 D9700 Board is coming together nicely and the restructure is going to work and work well. DGN John McKenzie and DG George Weston are committed to making it work, as are the others on this much smaller Board: The 9700 district that the Coolamon Rotary club was a member of has now been split. Coolamon Rotary will now be a part of District 9705 as of 2020. Details will be updated as they arrive.
District Governor: John Glassford {Membership Retention} Coolamon
District Governor-Elect: John McKenzie {Service Projects} Orange North
District Governor Nominee{New District}: Michael Moore
Immediate Past District Governor: George Weston {Youth} Leeton
Foundation Director: PDG David Kennedy {Foundation} Blayney
Secretary: PP David Benn {Administration} Wollundry Wagga Wagga
Paul welcomed 15 members plus guests Helen L & Barry Lillywhite. Point of discussion for the evening were:
Secretary John read out correspondence & Henk announced monies made at the two clearing sales.
We all enjoyed a delicious dinner followed up by banana fritters for desert.
Bernie reminded members to pay for shirts they have ordered
Paul organised a roster for Red Shield appeal collection this w/e and the one after. More members are required; please let Mark or Paul know. Roster will be emailed out to all.
John B announced there are two probable candidates for the National Youth Science Forum; Sarah commented they were both excellent candidates.
This Wednesday night at 7.30pm there is the meeting of ‘new ideas’ fund-raising projects at the Sports Club. All members interested are most welcome.
Daryl B presented a $600 cheque from Lower Blue Mountains Rotary Club towards tree planting projects.
Wayne announced that Noel Trevaskis emailed John G and stated that the meeting he had with our club last week was one of the best he’d been too.
Myffy announced that CCS Journalism Club has been successful in winning a ‘Reading Culture Award’ from the Riverina Regional Library for their work in producing the Coolamon Community Chronicle. Congratulations to Coolamon Central School & Coolamon Rotary for this significant award.
Daryl accepted the cheque from the Lower blue mountains Rotary club so we can plant their share of trees here.CCS Journalism Club has been successful in winning a ‘Reading Culture Award’
For those with midweekitis
Red Shield Appeal Roster
The Red Shield Appeal coming up this weekend and next weekend. Below are the people who volunteered to fill a slot at Monday’s meeting. If you are able to fill one of the empty slots (indicated by blanks below), please respond via email to Paul to get rostered on.
Saturday, 26 May (Foodworks)
8:30-11:00 Mark, Alex
11:00-1:30 Sharon R, Sharon M
1:30-3:00 Sarah, Leslie
Sunday, 27 May (Foodworks)
8:30-11:00 Mark, Paul
11:00-1:30 Sharon, Henk
1:30-3:00 Dave, Bernie
Saturday, 2 June (Ganmain Footy)
10:00-12:00 Myffy, __________
12:00-2:00 ____________, _____________
Saturday, 2 June (Coolamon Footy)
10:00-12:00 Daryl, Wayne
12:00-2:00 Daryl, Bondy
Quote of the Week
Who said this?
“You’ve got to give something back. You can’t just sit there “.
Last week’s Quote of the Week was attributed to Muhammad Ali.
Diary
*Monday May 28 – Guest Speaker: Daryl Bruest on Kokoda trek, at Coolamon Sport & Rec Club, 6:30 for 7:00 pm.
Monday, 4th June – Club Assembly. Coolamon Sport & Rec Club, 6:30 for 7:00 pm.
Monday, 11th June – no meeting (Public holiday).
Thursday, 14th June – BINGO. Grahame M (Captain), Wayne L, Howard A & Mark R. 7.15pm in Allawah Community Centre Hall.
*Monday, 18th June – Guest Speaker (TBA). Coolamon Sport & Rec Club, 6:30 for 7:00 pm.
Wednesday, 20th June – Board meeting. Coolamon Sport & Rec Club, 7:00 pm.
Saturday, 23rd June to Wednesday, 27th June – Rotary International Convention. Toronto, Canada.
*Monday, 25th June – Farewell Dinner for Lucia. Coolamon Sport & Rec Club, 6:30 for 7:00 pm.
Saturday, 30th June – Street Raffle. Outside Coolamon Newsagency.
*Saturday, 30th June – Coolamon Rotary Changeover and District 9700 Changeover. Ganmain Hall.
Monday July 9th – Guest Speaker. DG John Glassford visit to Coolamon Club
* denotes partner & guest night
Community Events
Up to date Art exhibition Friday 27th July – 12th August, For further information please email: [email protected]
Reminders
Please get your working with children check completed and give the number and expiry date to the Secretary ASAP. Failure to do so may mean you are not covered insurance wise when you volunteer at events.
ROTARY CLUB OF COOLAMON Inc.2017-2018
Chartered March 3rd, 1971; Sponsoring Club Narrandera Rotary ClubPresident: Paul Weston 6927 2972President-Elect & Service Projects: Daryl Breust 0409 551 140Secretary: John Bond 0427 273 226Treasurer: Henk Hulsman 6927 3486Rotary Foundation Director: Neil Munro 6927 3156Club Admin Director: Don Dyce 6929 1215Youth Director: Dave McKinley 6927 8553Service Projects {Vocational} Director: Ian Jennings 6927 3390Membership Director: Wayne Lewis 6927 3501Public Image Director: Myffy Collette 6927 6313Immediate Past President: Don Dyce 6929 1215Sergeant @ Arms: Ted Hutcheon 6927 3349
Bulletin Editor: Sarah Collins 0448 118 003 and Grahame Miles
May is Youth Service Month
May is the month when Rotary focuses on Youth. The link between Rotary and youth for all our Clubs is amazing. Every club that I have visited engages with our Youth Programmes in some way or another, whether it be Rotary Youth Leadership Award (RYLA), Rotary Youth Programme of Enrichment (RYPEN), Rotary Youth Driving Award, Rotaract, Interact, District Scholarships, Rotary International Youth Exchanges, Peer Support Programmes in schools, Cure Kids, Life Education vans, Literacy Programmes in schools, and many others.
The 2018-2019 D9700 Board is coming together nicely and the restructure is going to work and work well. DGN John McKenzie and DG George Weston are committed to making it work, as are the others on this much smaller Board: The 9700 district that the Coolamon Rotary club was a member of has now been split. Coolamon Rotary will now be a part of District 9705 as of 2020. Details will be updated as they arrive.
District Governor: John Glassford {Membership Retention} Coolamon
District Governor-Elect: John McKenzie {Service Projects} Orange North
District Governor Nominee{New District}: Michael Moore
Immediate Past District Governor: George Weston {Youth} Leeton
Foundation Director: PDG David Kennedy {Foundation} Blayney
Secretary: PP David Benn {Administration} Wollundry Wagga Wagga
President Paul welcomed Coolamon Roatary members as well as representative members from across the region including Temora, Junee, Wollundry and Wagga. A few housekeeping issues were addressed (please see the diary) before we sat down to enjoy our meal prior to listening to our guest speaker, RI director Noel Trevaskis. The opportunity to converse with members of other Rotary clubs was fantastic.
Guest Speaker, Noel Trevaskis
Noel gave the members in attendance a rousing talk on Rotary membership and the purpose of Rotary and pointed out a number of issues that have real implications for the future of Rotary.
Noel Joined Rotary in Bega in 1996, with a strong interest in Australia Rotary health after having suffered a serious bout of depression. He later became president of the club with a focus on community mental health awareness. Noel informed us that it was his desire to be of service to the community in a field where he felt he could share his experience was a major motivation for joining Rotary himself, and his efforts have helped to break down the stigma attached to mental illness. In 2003 Rotary International awarded him the Service Above Self award and in 2005 he was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia for his work in this area.
In 2005-2006 Noel served as governor of district 9710, then in 2007 he was regional Rotary International membership coordinator for Zone 8 before going on in 2011 to Rotary coordinator of Zone 8. Currently Noel is project lead for membership for Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific.
His experience working with membership in Rotary has highlighted a number of major issues challenging Rotary as we move into the future, the biggest among them being that in the next 10-15 years the world wide membership of Rotary will change significantly because the average age is of Rotarians in the Western nations of Europe, Australia, New Zealand and North America is 71. The average age of members in the Asian, African and South American nations is significantly younger, with the result being that Rotary within the next 10 years is predicted to have over 50% of its members in these nations. It also means the ageing membership in western nations will be forced to amalgamate clubs and districts, as is currently happening in Australia.
A second major concern Noel raised was that in 1990 Rotary had 1.2 million members, but that number has remained static despite the world population increasing by 40% in that time. In other words, per capita Rotary membership is on the decline.
Noel then hit the audience with some hard facts illustrating with a personal anecdote the cold reception he got from another community service club and said that Rotary is no exception to this type of attitude. He then went on to tell the audience that the top two reasons that people want to join Rotary is to give back to the community via community service and to meet people and form meaningful relationships and that when many leave two years later they say that they left because there was no opportunity for community service or forming new friendships.
Noel illustrated that this was primarily because many clubs had their priorities backward, focusing on fundraising efforts with no real idea about what they are going to raise funds for before the end of year when they send a check away. Noel said that clubs need to state up font to the community at all their events that they are raising money for a particular community service so people in the community know what they are supporting with their dollars.
On the friendship side of things, Noel stressed that clubs must be inclusive, to not worry about how often members can attend meetings as long as they were still engaging with Rotary. He also strongly suggested that each club form subgroups of three which are responsible for bringing in one new person into the club each year, saying that groups of three tend to have the greatest success rate.
Noel finished by saying that the time is “Now” to start doing things to prepare Rotary for the future; we can no longer spend the time thinking or putting it off. By the end all members in attendance were raring to take on the challenge.
Noel named John Harper of Temora an honorary Rotarian for his community service in relation to mental health.Dick thanked Noel for his rousing talk.
Quote of the Week
Who said this?
“Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on Earth “.
Last week’s Quote of the Week was attributed to Nelson Mandela.
Diary
Friday, 18th May – Catering at clearing sale at Karinyah, Buchanan’s property on Millwood Rd.
Saturday, 19th May – Catering at clearing sale at Rand’s Tank, Marg & Garth Perkin’s property on Millwood Rd.
Monday, May 21 – Regular meeting. Coolamon Sport & Rec Club, 6:30 for 7:00 pm.
Wednesday, 21st May – New Ideas meeting. Come and share your ideas for new ventures for our club. Coolamon Sport & Rec Club, 7:30 pm.
*Monday, 28th May – Guest Speaker. Daryl Bruest on his Kokoda trek, at Coolamon Sport & Rec Club, 6:30 for 7:00 pm.
Monday, 4th June – Club Assembly. Coolamon Sport & Rec Club, 6:30 for 7:00 pm.
Monday, 11th June – no meeting (public holiday).
Thursday, 14th June – BINGO. Grahame M (Captain), Wayne L, Howard A & Mark R in Allawah Community Centre.
Wednesday, 20th June – Board meeting. Coolamon Sport & Rec Club, 7:00 pm.
Saturday, 23rd June to Wednesday, 27th June – Rotary International Convention. Toronto, Canada.
*Saturday, 30th June – Coolamon Rotary Changeover and District 9700 Changeover. Ganmain Hall.
Monday, July 9th – Guest Speaker. DG John Glassford visit to Coolamon Club.
* denotes partner & guest night
Community Events
Up to date Art exhibition Friday 27th July – 12th August, For further information please email: [email protected]
Reminders
Please get your working with children check completed and give the number and expiry date to the Secretary ASAP. Failure to do so may mean you are not covered insurance wise when you volunteer at events.
ROTARY CLUB OF COOLAMON Inc.2017-2018
Chartered March 3rd, 1971; Sponsoring Club Narrandera Rotary ClubPresident: Paul Weston 6927 2972President-Elect & Service Projects: Daryl Breust 0409 551 140Secretary: John Bond 0427 273 226Treasurer: Henk Hulsman 6927 3486Rotary Foundation Director: Neil Munro 6927 3156Club Admin Director: Don Dyce 6929 1215Youth Director: Dave McKinley 6927 8553Service Projects {Vocational} Director: Ian Jennings 6927 3390Membership Director: Wayne Lewis 6927 3501Public Image Director: Myffy Collette 6927 6313Immediate Past President: Don Dyce 6929 1215Sergeant @ Arms: Ted Hutcheon 6927 3349
Bulletin Editor: Sarah Collins 0448 118 003 and Grahame Miles
May is Youth Service Month
May is the month when Rotary focuses on Youth. The link between Rotary and youth for all our Clubs is amazing. Every club that I have visited engages with our Youth Programmes in some way or another, whether it be Rotary Youth Leadership Award (RYLA), Rotary Youth Programme of Enrichment (RYPEN), Rotary Youth Driving Award, Rotaract, Interact, District Scholarships, Rotary International Youth Exchanges, Peer Support Programmes in schools, Cure Kids, Life Education vans, Literacy Programmes in schools, and many others.
The 2018-2019 D9700 Board is coming together nicely and the restructure is going to work and work well. DGN John McKenzie and DG George Weston are committed to making it work, as are the others on this much smaller Board: The 9700 district that the Coolamon Rotary club was a member of has now been split. Coolamon Rotary will now be a part of District 9705 as of 2020. Details will be updated as they arrive.
District Governor: John Glassford {Membership Retention} Coolamon
District Governor-Elect: John McKenzie {Service Projects} Orange North
District Governor Nominee{New District}: Michael Moore
Immediate Past District Governor: George Weston {Youth} Leeton
Foundation Director: PDG David Kennedy {Foundation} Blayney
Secretary: PP David Benn {Administration} Wollundry Wagga Wagga
Tracy Monica Ochieng our star pupil that we are supporting into University has completed her 1st year at the United States International University in Nairobi.
The Rotary Mountains of the Moon team 2011 met Tracy at the Rotary Community Corps meeting in Mathare. Tracy impressed us so much that we decided ot send her to High School and there Tracy excelled and was granted entry to the USIU in Nairobi to do her degree in Pharmacy.
Here are Tracy’s results form her 1st year at Uni. No repeats and four straight As. Tracy is going to take 7 subjects in her second year.
Tracy is also on the front cover of Rotary Africa and I will get my copy soon.
PS Tracy is coming to Griffith as a keynote speaker at our 2019 D9700 Conference.
President Paul welcomed members and guest to the evening. The highlights of the District conference were then discussed with the following making a particular impact on those that attended:
Keynote speaker Sarah Brown. She is the Chief executive Officer of Western Desert Nganampa, Walytja, Polyantjaku, Tjutaku Aboriginal corporation and has been working to provide greater access to dialysis treatment for Aboriginal communities. This limits the travel time Aboriginal community members need to travel for this life saving treatment each week. Through the sales of Aboriginal art a number of units have been established in fixed locations as well as mobile unit.
Richard Woodburn, Eastern District chair, spoke on Rotary Oceania Medical Aid for Children (ROMAC) which brings children in need of critical medical care from the Pacific islands to Australia for treatment. Currently ROMAC has coordinated the treatment of over 250 children.
Keynote speaker Brendan Farrell, founder of the Burrumbuttock hay runners, spoke on the hay runs and donations that the runners make to drought stricken farmers across Australia. Since it’s inception in 2014, Brendan has coordinated 13 truck runs, the latest having over 250 trucks and trailers and delivering $1.72 million in donated hay and other goods. The hay runs not only supply hay to desperate farmers but also lift the community with concerts and food parcels.
Michael Milston, former 9700 district governor in 2016-17, spoke on the need to end Trachoma in remote communities. This eye infection can lead to permanent vision loss if left untreated and the remoteness of the locations means that the chances of this happening can be very high.
Each of the initiatives above were recommended for possible funding into the future.
Members then enjoyed a delicious meal before listening to our guest speaker
Sarah Brown of Purple House. Her talk was a highlight for manyLucia with Judith Hall and fellow exchange students.
Guest Speaker, exchange student Lucia
Lucia spoke on her recent Safari Tour around Australia and it was abundantly clear she had a fantastic time. The tour consisted of exchange students from 5 districts, the Riverina, the Boarder (SA and Vic), two from Adelaide and Tasmania with students from across the world going on the 7000 km tour.
The tour began in Wagga Wagga and then went on to Horsham, before going to Adelaide where they collected the last of their touring companions and had a chance to visit the city of churches (which Lucia informed use she did get a chance to actually see any churches).
They then travelled north going to Uluru, Alice Springs and Kings Canyon where they watched the great rock change colour at sunset, rode on camels, walked the canyon rim and swam in waterholes – while keeping a close eye out for crocodiles, which according to the reptile man had a taste for German tourists.
The Tour then moved on – after some very long driving days – to the East coast where they dived the great barrier reef at Cairns with some close encounters with turtles, sharks and ‘big fish’. They also met the fresh water crocodile Dave and swam in a waterfall. Moving next onto the Gold Coast, they toured the city and finally made it to Coffs Harbour and then Sydney where they walked the bridge.
The next day Lucia had to say goodbye to her friends when the tour finished in Wagga Wagga. She had a great time – and even managed to come back with a bit of a tan – and is hoping to become a Rotaract in the future.
Dick thanked Lucia for her delightful talk and we all marvelled at the number of badges she had collectedLucia and her host families
Update From Jackson in Finland
My first 3 months in Finland
Leaving Wagga Wagga in mid-January seems like a long time ago. It was great to leave with the other people from my district. The flight was long, over 40 hours so I was pretty happy to land in Helsinki. I spent my first night in an old military camp in Helsinki. This was pretty cool as I got to know the other exchange students. From there I went to a language camp and had so much fun. There was snow everywhere and pretty cold, about -15 degrees, compared to 38 degrees when I left home. The language camp was great. I really got to know the other exchange students and learning about life in Finland. I got to try a sauna, the Finnish way (use your imagination for this)! I also learnt a few words in Finnish.
My family, the Talabacca’s, picked me up from the camp. My host parents are Sari and Jari and there are 3 children, Senja, Jakko and Sara. I had a bit of drive to my home town of Urjala. The Talabacca’s are a great family and I have settled in well with them. I spend a lot of time with Jakko as we are about the same age. The family are very hospitable and have helped me settle in well. They have given me a lot of fun times so far. Jakko is a great to hang out with. I pretty much do everything with him.
This is me with my host sibblings, Jakko, Senja and Sara and my neighbour Mette – Urjala Cross Country skiing champions.
I go to the local high school. I am in the 10th grade with Jakko. I am really enjoying school and have made a lot of friends. I have been to some friends’ houses and done a lot of different and interesting things with them. I have tried ice skating and I’m getting better at it. I spend some of my spare time also cross country skiing, playing and training for ice hockey, hunting and ice fishing. The school is like a central school. There are about 350 students there. The younger students at the school are very keen in getting to know me, which is a lot of fun. I really enjoy my classes and am learning more Finnish. My friends do a lot of translating for me in class when I’m not sure what the teacher is saying.
When I went hunting I caught a rabbit. I caught an 85cm pike fish when I went ice fishing. This is a completely new experience. Cutting a hole in the ice and sitting in the cold to wait for a bite is hard work, but catching a fish makes it worthwhile. I have played some ice hockey with a team. I am not very good at this but I have 9 more months to get better at it! I spend a bit of time cross country skiing which I really enjoy. I have been in a few local races and am actually the under 18 cross country champion of Urjala. I should possibly mention I was the only one in this age group! I also really enjoy having a sauna. I do this regularly with my family. I have mentioned to my parents back in Australia that I think we should build a sauna when I get home.
The best part of my experience so far was when my family took me on a holiday to Lapland for a week. We spent the week cross country and downhill skiing. I really loved this. It was amazing and very cold, but I coped really well. I learnt to go over some pretty big jumps and even ski some rails. I also got to visit Santa’s village and meet the real Santa. The holiday was an amazing experience. I really appreciate my family taking me on this fantastic holiday.
This is at Santa’s Village
I am really enjoying my time in Finland so far. I love the snow, but don’t really enjoy it when the sun comes out and the snow starts to melt, everything gets wet and sloshy. The snow and cold weather is something very knew for me. I am not feeling the cold really. My host Rotary club has bought me some snow boots which have been wonderful. This has allowed me to go out and keep my feet dry. I have been to one Rotary meeting which was interesting. I did my presentation about Australia and they enjoyed it a lot. The meeting was very different to what I have experienced in Coolamon as there are no females and the meeting was over and done very fast. Everyone was really friendly and very interested in getting to know me. My next host family is with the president of the Rotary club.
So far everything I am experiencing has definitely been fantastic. I am really having a wonderful time and cannot believe how fast the time is going. I am looking forward to everything that is in front of me. Learning the language is very difficult but I think I am getting better at it. Thanks to everyone for the support and experiences so far.
At my first Rotary meeting in Finland
Until next time – Jackson Wykes
Sponsor Club – Rotary club of Coolamon
Fun in the snow
Quote of the Week
Who said this?
“The youth of today are the leaders of tomorrow”.
Last week’s Quote of the Week was attributed to John Lennon.
Diary
Monday, 14 May – no meeting tonight in lieu of tomo night
*Tuesday, 15th May – Guest Speaker: RI directorNoel Trevaskis at Coolamon Sport & Rec Club, 6:30 for 7:00 pm.
Friday, 18th May – Catering at clearing sale at Karinyah, Buchanan’s property on Millwood Rd.
Saturday, 19th May – Catering at clearing sale at Rand’s Tank, Marg & Garth Perkin’s property on Millwood Rd.
*Monday, May 28 – Guest Speaker. Daryl Bruest on Kokoda trek, at Coolamon Sport & Rec Club, 6:30 for 7:00 pm.
Thursday, 14th June – BINGO. Grahame M (Captain), in Community Centre Hall
Saturday, 23rd June to Wednesday, 27th June – Rotary International Convention. Toronto, Canada.
*Saturday, 30th June – Coolamon Rotary Changeover and District 9700 Changeover. Ganmain Hall.
Monday, July 9th – Guest Speaker. DG John Glassford visit to Coolamon Club.
* denotes partner & guest night
Community Events
Up to date Art exhibition Friday 27th July – 12th August, For further information please email: [email protected]
Reminders
Please get your working with children check completed and give the number and expiry date to the Secretary ASAP. Failure to do so may mean you are not covered insurance wise when you volunteer at events.
ROTARY CLUB OF COOLAMON Inc.2017-2018
Chartered March 3rd, 1971; Sponsoring Club Narrandera Rotary ClubPresident: Paul Weston 6927 2972President-Elect & Service Projects: Daryl Breust 0409 551 140Secretary: John Bond 0427 273 226Treasurer: Henk Hulsman 6927 3486Rotary Foundation Director: Neil Munro 6927 3156Club Admin Director: Don Dyce 6929 1215Youth Director: Dave McKinley 6927 8553Service Projects {Vocational} Director: Ian Jennings 6927 3390Membership Director: Wayne Lewis 6927 3501Public Image Director: Myffy Collette 6927 6313Immediate Past President: Don Dyce 6929 1215Sergeant @ Arms: Ted Hutcheon 6927 3349
Bulletin Editor: Sarah Collins 0448 118 003 and Grahame Miles
May is Youth Service Month
May is the month when Rotary focuses on Youth. The link between Rotary and youth for all our Clubs is amazing. Every club that I have visited engages with our Youth Programmes in some way or another, whether it be Rotary Youth Leadership Award (RYLA), Rotary Youth Programme of Enrichment (RYPEN), Rotary Youth Driving Award, Rotaract, Interact, District Scholarships, Rotary International Youth Exchanges, Peer Support Programmes in schools, Cure Kids, Life Education vans, Literacy Programmes in schools, and many others.
The 2018-2019 D9700 Board is coming together nicely and the restructure is going to work and work well. DGN John McKenzie and DG George Weston are committed to making it work, as are the others on this much smaller Board: The 9700 district that the Coolamon Rotary club was a member of has now been split. Coolamon Rotary will now be a part of District 9705 as of 2020. Details will be updated as they arrive.
District Governor: John Glassford {Membership Retention} Coolamon
District Governor-Elect: John McKenzie {Service Projects} Orange North
District Governor Nominee{New District}: Michael Moore
Immediate Past District Governor: George Weston {Youth} Leeton
Foundation Director: PDG David Kennedy {Foundation} Blayney
Secretary: PP David Benn {Administration} Wollundry Wagga Wagga
President Paul welcomed 20 members as well as guests Helen & Lorraine. Point of discussion for the evening were:
Wayne thanked all those members who helped out with the catering at the Coolamon Trots on Sunday.
Secretary John presented the correspondence which included a request from Up-2-Date Art Exhibition for a prize sponsorship.
Volunteers requested to work the catering van at a clearing sale on May 18th – sheet to be sent around to enable a roster to be constructed.
President Paul talked about the need to get the trees in the ground at the showground before the end of the Rotary year. Ian announced that planting can’t be started until we get a decent rain.
Next board meeting 16th May.
Dave reminded us of the need for us to all register for ‘working with children’.
Wayne presented a ‘Matekeeper’ program he is trying to glean interest in to support mental health in the community. Below is a brief that Wayne kindly supplied on the Matekeeper program. Thank you to Wayne for supplying this to for the bulletin.
Matekeeper Program
BAD THINGS HAPPEN WHEN GOOD PEOPLE DO NOTHING.
Rural Outreach Counselling Inc ( ROC) is an organisation formed by Mr John Harper , Mr David Post and a very good committee all of whom are well aware of this problem we call MENTAL HEALTH. ROC is an organisation that is a little different to other organisations that help with mental health problems in that it relies on sponsorship to do their good work. They are not government funded.
Organisations or individuals that would like to help with sponsorship are requested to contact John, David or Wayne via the a contact numbers at the end of this article.
Mental health is an issue for the entire community. Most people will feel the impact of a mental illness at some time in their lives, either through their own experience, or through family or friends.
THE MATEKEEPER PROGRAM
ROC is looking for ‘Matekeepers’; people in our community that can look out for others that are struggling with mental health problems. They are looking for MATEKEEPERS not only in Coolamon but in other rural towns and regional centres. at this stage in the Riverina. ROC is hoping to expand at a later date.
So if you are interested in becoming a Matekeeper, ROC will provide training and help & be able to help others. The Matekeeper program is focussed on the need to intervene early in life, early in illness and early in episode. Early intervention in poor mental well- being will hopefully, minimise the negative impact of mental illness and so be a positive force in suicide prevention.
The aim of the Matekeeper program is to bring people who are passionate about mental health together to talk about suicide prevention, forge new connections to professional services and build self-confidence in lessons learnt from the Matekeeper lived experience and to be proactive within rural and remote communities in suicide prevention.
CAN YOU HELP EITHER AS A SPONSOR OR A MATEKEEPER?
If you Need more information please call John Harper on 0447 431 422, David Post on 0408 221 697 or Wayne Lewis from the Rotary Club of Coolamon on 0427 311 174.
Quote of the Week
Who said this?
“Before Elvis there was nothing”.
Last week’s Quote of the Week was attributed to a Jewish proverb or Rudyard Kipling (although it was subject to some debate).
In the theme of last week’s quote
Diary
Saturday & Sunday, 5th-6th May – District 9700 CONFERENCE. Roxy Theatre, Leeton.
*Monday. 7 May – Guest Speaker. Exchange student Lucia on her Australian Inland Safari at Coolamon Sport & Rec Club, 6:30 for 7:00 pm.
Thursday, 10th May- BINGO. Paul W (Captain), Bern M, Ivan F & Craig C in Community Centre Hall.
Monday, 14 May – no meeting tonight in lieu of tomo night
*Tuesday, 15th May – Guest Speaker. Noel Trevaskis at Coolamon Sport & Rec Club, 6:30 for 7:00 pm.
*Monday, May 28 – Guest Speaker. Daryl Bruest on Kokoda trek, at Coolamon Sport & Rec Club, 6:30 for 7:00 pm.
Thursday, 14th June – BINGO. Grahame M (Captain), in Community Centre Hall
Saturday, 23rd June to Wednesday, 27th June – Rotary International Convention. Toronto, Canada.
*Saturday, 30th June – Coolamon Rotary Changeover and District 9700 Changeover. Ganmain Hall.
Monday, July 9th – Guest Speaker. DG John Glassford visit to Coolamon Club.
Up to date Art exhibition Friday 27th July – 12th August, For further information please email: [email protected]
Reminders
Please get your working with children check completed and give the number and expiry date to the Secretary ASAP. Failure to do so may mean you are not covered insurance wise when you volunteer at events.
ROTARY CLUB OF COOLAMON Inc.2017-2018
Chartered March 3rd, 1971; Sponsoring Club Narrandera Rotary ClubPresident: Paul Weston 6927 2972President-Elect & Service Projects: Daryl Breust 0409 551 140Secretary: John Bond 0427 273 226Treasurer: Henk Hulsman 6927 3486Rotary Foundation Director: Neil Munro 6927 3156Club Admin Director: Don Dyce 6929 1215Youth Director: Dave McKinley 6927 8553Service Projects {Vocational} Director: Ian Jennings 6927 3390Membership Director: Wayne Lewis 6927 3501Public Image Director: Myffy Collette 6927 6313Immediate Past President: Don Dyce 6929 1215Sergeant @ Arms: Ted Hutcheon 6927 3349
Bulletin Editor: Sarah Collins 0448 118 003 and Grahame Miles
April is Maternal and Child Health Month
At least 7 million children under the age of five die each year due to malnutrition, poor health care, and inadequate sanitation. To help reduce this rate, Rotary International provide immunizations and antibiotics to babies, improve access to essential medical services, and support trained health care providers for mothers and their children. Their projects ensure sustainability by empowering the local community to take ownership of health care training programs.
The 2018-2019 D9700 Board is coming together nicely and the restructure is going to work and work well. DGN John McKenzie and DG George Weston are committed to making it work, as are the others on this much smaller Board: The 9700 district that the Coolamon Rotary club was a member of has now been split. Coolamon Rotary will now be a part of District 9705 as of 2020. Details will be updated as they arrive.
District Governor: John Glassford {Membership Retention} Coolamon
District Governor-Elect: John McKenzie {Service Projects} Orange North
District Governor Nominee{New District}: Michael Moore
Immediate Past District Governor: George Weston {Youth} Leeton
Foundation Director: PDG David Kennedy {Foundation} Blayney
Secretary: PP David Benn {Administration} Wollundry Wagga Wagga
