Month: February 2019

Meeting of February 25th

President Daryl welcomed 17 members, together with  guests Chez P, Chi-ann H, Graeme C,  Albert S, Helen L, and Lachlan Doulton.

Apologies from Ian, Myffy, Howard, Henk, John N, Anne and Lyn.

Daryl thanked Neil for the great organisation of the Peace Ceremony on Saturday and its huge success as well as the fantastic input from the Muslim community.

John G gave a brief account of the Peace ceremony held in Wagga on Sunday.

Mooney’s March will be held on Saturday, 16th March at 10 am to honour and commemorate the 57th birthday of Garry “Mooney” Armstrong and to raise funds for cancer research.

Wayne spoke on membership and the potential of corporate membership to encourage greater involvement with the community and perhaps draw in younger members to our club.

We have one or two new members wanting to join our great club; we look forward to inducting them soon.

Our next street raffle will be on Saturday 16th March outside the Coolamon newsagency.

Bingo roster:  Grahame will be updating the Bingo roster in next week or so;  if you know you can’t do it any particular month in the next year, please let him know, to avoid having to find replacements at the last minute. Dick tells us he is not available July /August as he’ll be off overseas.

Dave gave a brief talk on Rotary Youth Driver Awareness (RYDA) which will be held on Friday, March 29 with about 28 Coolamon Central School students going in the two school buses.

Paul gave a talk on Easter markets on April 20th and the need to hold the markets in Pieper Park (Coolamon) as UTDS is not available.   120 hot rodders are coming to Ganmain and are planning to attend the markets.

Sarah spoke on the Science & Engineering Challenge to be held on Thursday, March 7th at Mater Dei school.  Approximately 30 students in teams of four from CSC are planning to attend. The club has been asked to fund $390 to hire a bus from Allen’s to transport students to Wagga, which was passed by the Board.

The End Polio Now bike relay is arriving in Coolamon on Thursday March 7; John will be bringing a vintage iron lung to Coolamon on Thursday night.

On Wednesday, March 6th the Wagga Wagga clubs will ride down Baylis Street to the WW City Council Chambers where they will be greeted by the Mayor at 10.00am.  The Mayor will then hand the baton on to the WW Cyclists who will take the baton to Coolamon on Thursday morning March 7th.

The iron lung will be in Coolamon on Friday morning, March 8th in a place to be nominated.  The iron lung will remain in the trailer as it’s very heavy. 

The Coolamon cyclists depart for Junee at a time of their choice; Mayor John Seymour may want to send them off.

Ted ran another lively fine session. The evening concluded with a meat raffle (won by a very surprised Dick) and fellowship.

 

ON THE LIGHTER SIDE

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

Which famous person made this quote? 

“I actually think I think better in high heels.”

The author of last week’s Quote of the Week was Freddie Mercury.

 

DIARY

Saturday, March 2 –  Long Table Charity Event. Coolamon Sport & Rec Club, 6:30 pm til late. Click here for details.

Saturday, 2nd March – PETS 2019-2020, DGE John McKenzie. Young, 09:15-17:00.

Saturday, 2nd March – D9700 District Leadership Team Training, DGE John McKenzie. Young, 14:00-16:30.

Saturday, 2nd March – PETS Dinner, Presidents Elect 2019-2020, DGE John McKenzie. Young, 19:00.

Sunday, 3rd March – PETS Presidents Elect 2019-2020, DGE John McKenzie. Young 9:30-15:00.

Sunday, 3rd March – Clean Up Australia Day. Volunteers to meet at Coolamon P.O. at 9:00 am.

Thursday 7th March and Friday 8th March Polio PARADE arrives in Coolamon

Friday, 8th March – International Womens’ Day breakfast. The old Convent (Coolamon), 7 to 8:30 am.

Thursday,  14th March – Bingo.  Community Centre Hall, 6:45 – 10:00. Neil (Captain), Don, Leslie & Dave.

Saturday, 16th March – Mooney’s March for cancer research. 10 am.

Saturday, 16th March – Rotary Street Raffle outside Coolamon newsagent, 7 am-noon.

Friday, 29th March – RYDA in Wagga Wagga.

Friday 29th March-Sunday 31st March Griffith 2019 D9700 Conference.

Easter Saturday, 19th April – Coolamon Rotary Markets, Pieper Park, Coolamon. Details TBA.

Sunday, 28th April – DisTec 2019, DGE John McKenzie. Young, 10:00-16:00.

Sunday, 26th May – District Assembly. Young, 9:30-15:00.

Friday-Sunday, 29-31 March – D9700 Conference, Griffith.

Sunday, 26th May – District Assembly (incoming officers and directors to attend).

Saturday-Wednesday, 1st-5th June – RI CONVENTION, Hamburg.

* denotes partner & guest night

 

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.

 

February is World Understanding Month

Meeting of 18 February 

President Daryl welcomed 22 members, together with  guests Leo & Marianne DeKroo, Mel & Eleanor Meyer, Mick & Gail O’Brien, Albert Suidgeest, Maureen H, Sharon M, Marilyn J, Anne B, Heather McK, Lexi F, Jan N, Barry L, Helen L, Sally F, Lorraine H, Russ Barrow, and Minnie Lewis.

Several diary items of note:

• Neil announced that 40 people have signed up to come to the Peace Ceremony in Lions Park at 4.15 next Saturday, 23rd Feb.  Please let Neil know if you are planning to attend.
• Catering on Tuesday morning, 26th Feb, at 8 am for Delta Ag breakfast; need about 5 members. Please let Dick know if you can help out.
• PETS training will be held in Young on 2 & 3 March. Contrary to what was said at the meeting, PETS training is just for incoming presidents, not incoming board members.
• Clean-up Australia Day on Sunday March 3, 9 am at Coolamon PO.
• International Womens’ Day on Friday March 8 will be celebrated with a breakfast at the Old Convent, from 7 to 8.30am.  Guest Speaker is Heather Ward on the theme ‘Balance for Better’.

Daryl announced that Janice Menzies & her team (Doin’ it for Drought-Affected Kids) distributed 270 school packages in Broken Hill.

Bingo Roster:  Grahame will be updating the Bingo roster in next week or so.  If you know you won’t be able to work at bingo for any particular month in the next year, please let Grahame know to avoid having to find replacements at the last minute.

Guest Speaker Leo DeKroo gave us the second instalment of the most interesting story of his life in the music & radio industry. He started with a brief rehash of the story he gave us last time, of his life in the entertainment industry in the 1960’s, working with the likes of Brian Henderson, Col Joye, Judy Stone, Bee Gees, etc

He then spoke of another part of his life when he moved to Eumungerie, near Dubbo, in the early 1970’s.  This is where Leo met Marianne; they married in 1978.

Leo recounted some most interesting stories of experiences he had when he was working as a radio announcer on local radio station 2DU.  One story involved a phone call in the early hours from a guy who claimed he had just murdered someone & all the ramifications of that event;  far too much to recount here.

Henk thanked Leo for his talk and presented him with one of our kangaroo hide coin pouches.

The meeting concluded with a brief fine session, during which Sargent-At-Arms Ted managed to fine most of the guests in attendance–a bit harsh, don’t you think, Ted?  The raffle was won by Sally.

 

ON THE LIGHTER SIDE

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

Which famous person made this quote? 

“I’m just a musical prostitute, my dear.”

The answer to last week’s poser was vehicle B.

 

DIARY

*Saturday, 23rd February – Rotary Peace Ceremony.  Lion’s Park, Coolamon, 4:00-4:30, followed by fellowship and dinner.

Monday, 25th February – Regular meeting.  Coolamon Sport & Rec Club, 6:30 for 7:00 pm.

Saturday, March 2 –  Long Table Charity Event. Coolamon Sport & Rec Club, 6:30 pm til late. Click here for details.

Saturday, 2nd March – PETS 2019-2020, DGE John McKenzie. Young, 09:15-17:00.

Saturday, 2nd March – D9700 District Leadership Team Training, DGE John McKenzie. Young, 14:00-16:30.

Saturday, 2nd March – PETS Dinner, Presidents Elect 2019-2020, DGE John McKenzie. Young, 19:00.

Sunday, 3rd March – PETS Presidents Elect 2019-2020, DGE John McKenzie. Young 9:30-15:00.

Sunday, March 3 –  Clean Up Australia Day.

Friday, March 8 – International Womens’ Day breakfast. The old Convent (Coolamon), 7 to 8:30 am.

Thursday,  14th March – Bingo.  Community Centre Hall, 6:45 – 10:00. Neil (Captain), Don, Leslie & Dave.

Easter Saturday, 19th April – Coolamon Rotary Markets, Up-To-Date Store, Coolamon. Details TBA.

Sunday, 28th April – DisTec 2019, DGE John McKenzie. Young, 10:00-16:00.

Sunday, 26th May – District Assembly. Young, 9:30-15:00.

Friday-Sunday, 29-31 March – D9700 Conference, Griffith.

Saturday-Wednesday, 1st -5th June – 2019 RI CONVENTION, Hamburg.

* denotes partner & guest night

 

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.

 

February is World Understanding Month

Meeting of 11 February 

Past President Paul welcomed 18 members along with  guests Marilyn J, Lorraine H, Maureen H, Maree J, Helen L, Russell B, Greg & Janice Menzies (guest speaker) and John & Val Burns (Rotary Club of Woden/ACT). Apologies from Howard A, Daryl B,  Myffy C, Bern M, Lyn S, Anne R & Alex T.

Reminder: the Long Table Charity event will be held on Saturday, March 2 – raising funds for our local Hospital & Kindra Park Sporting precinct. 

Dave talked on Rotary Youth Exchange and the meeting last weekend at Young, which was also attended by Sarah as well as Jackson Wykes & family.  Neil spoke on the Peace Ceremony and the need for numbers.  RSVP is 18th Feb.

Stop Press:  Neil has managed to renegotiate price for the dinner;  it will now be only $20 and a smorgasbord, with choice of lamb or fish.

Delta Ag breakfast catering on Tuesday 26th Feb – 3 members needed.

‘Swimming With Men’ movie is on Friday March 1 to raise funds for End Polio Now; let Daryl or Neil know if you want to book a seat; $20 a ticket.  Every dollar raised from proceeds of this movie will be doubled by the Bill Gates Foundation.

Clean Up Australia Day is on Sunday, March 3.

Janice Menzies spoke on her work with Doin’ It For Drought Affected Kids and thanked Rotary for all its assistance with the project.  Paul presented a cheque from our club and Val Burns a cheque from their club in Canberra.  Ian J thanked Janice for her initiative & enthusiasm for the project.

A reminder that our guest speaker on February 18 is Leo DeKroo. As Leo is such an entertaining presenter, it was suggested this would be a great opportunity to invite guests along, especially potential new members.  So, if you have any one in mind, please make a point of inviting them along (and let John N know if they’re coming!).

The raffle was won by Neil.

 

 

ON THE LIGHTER SIDE

POSER OF THE WEEK

This week’s poser tests your knowledge of Australian traffic laws.

In the diagram below, which vehicle has the right of way, A or B? 

The source of the last Quote of the Week was Billy Connolly.

 

DIARY

*Monday, 18th February – Speaker meeting: Leo De Kroo.  Coolamon Sport & Rec Club, 6:30 for 7:00 pm.

*Saturday, 23rd February – Rotary Peace Ceremony.  Lion’s Park, Coolamon, 4:00-4:30, followed by fellowship and dinner.

Monday, 25th February – Regular meeting.  Coolamon Sport & Rec Club, 6:30 for 7:00 pm.

Saturday, March 2 –  Long Table Charity Event. Coolamon Sport & Rec Club, 6:30 pm til late. Click here for details.

Saturday, 2nd March – PETS 2019-2020, DGE John McKenzie. Young, 09:15-17:00.

Saturday, 2nd March – D9700 District Leadership Team Training, DGE John McKenzie. Young, 14:00-16:30.

Saturday, 2nd March – PETS Dinner, Presidents Elect 2019-2020, DGE John McKenzie. Young, 19:00.

Sunday, 3rd March – PETS Presidents Elect 2019-2020, DGE John McKenzie. Young 9:30-15:00.

Sunday, March 3 –  Clean Up Australia Day.

Thursday,  14th March – Bingo.  Community Centre Hall, 6:45 – 10:00. Neil (Captain), Don, Leslie & Dave.

Easter Saturday, 19th April – Coolamon Rotary Markets, Up-To-Date Store, Coolamon. Details TBA.

Sunday, 28th April – DisTec 2019, DGE John McKenzie. Young, 10:00-16:00.

Sunday, 26th May – District Assembly. Young, 9:30-15:00.

Friday-Sunday, 29-31 March – D9700 Conference, Griffith.

Saturday-Wednesday, 1st -5th June – 2019 RI CONVENTION, Hamburg.

* denotes partner & guest night

 

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.

 

February is World Understanding Month

Meeting of 4 February 

For our second meeting of the year, President Daryl welcomed 21 members, together with guests Steph Cooke (guest Speaker) and visiting guests Sharon Walsh, Dezi Patterson (new editor of the Guardian), Carolyn Cox, Helen L, Jan B, Sharon M, Marilyn J, Maureen H, Barry L, Susan G & Russ Farrell. Apologies from Howard & Dave.

Steph Cooke gave a great talk on her life and upbringing in Temora and working in her parents’ small business and then in her own business as a florist and then how she came to get into the role she has now of the local member of parliament. She then presented President Daryl with a cheque for $27K for the construction of a large shed to store our food van (see photos below).

John G gave a talk on the Polio bike relay in March and how our club need to become involved in The Coolamon to Junee leg and maybe beyond (to assist Junee).  For every dollar we raise in this venture, we get $2 from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

The movie ‘Swimming with Men’ is on Friday March 1 to raise funds for End Polio Now; let Daryl or Neil know if you plan to attend. The cost is $20 per ticket. Every dollar raised from the proceeds of this movie will also be doubled by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

A reminder that our guest speaker on February 18 is Leo DeKroo. As Leo is such an entertaining presenter, it was suggested this would be a great opportunity to invite guests along, especially potential new members.  So, if you have any one in mind, please make a point of inviting them along (and let John N know if they’re coming!).

There were three raffle prizes this week; the winners were Myffy, Don and Paul.

 

 

ON THE LIGHTER SIDE

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

Which famous person made this quote? 

“Before you judge a man, walk a mile in his shoes. After that who cares?… He’s a mile away and you’ve got his shoes!”

The source of the last Quote of the Week was Keith Urban.

 

DIARY

Monday, 11th February – Regular meeting.  Coolamon Sport & Rec Club, 6:30 for 7:00 pm.

Thursday,  14th February – Bingo.  Community Centre Hall, 6:45 – 10:00. Henk  (Captain),  Dick, Anne & Rod.

*Monday, 18th February – Speaker meeting: Leo De Kroo.  Coolamon Sport & Rec Club, 6:30 for 7:00 pm.

*Saturday, 23rd February – Rotary Peace Ceremony.  Lion’s Park, Coolamon, 4:00-4:30, followed by fellowship and dinner.

Saturday, 2nd March – PETS 2019-2020, DGE John McKenzie. Young, 09:15-17:00.

Saturday, 2nd March – D9700 District Leadership Team Training, DGE John McKenzie. Young, 14:00-16:30.

Saturday, 2nd March – PETS Dinner, Presidents Elect 2019-2020, DGE John McKenzie. Young, 19:00.

Sunday, 3rd March – PETS Presidents Elect 2019-2020, DGE John McKenzie. Young 9:30-15:00.

Thursday,  14th March – Bingo.  Community Centre Hall, 6:45 – 10:00. Neil (Captain), Don, Leslie & Dave.

Easter Saturday, 19th April – Coolamon Rotary Markets, Up-To-Date Store, Coolamon. Details TBA.

Sunday, 28th April – DisTec 2019, DGE John McKenzie. Young, 10:00-16:00.

Sunday, 26th May – District Assembly. Young, 9:30-15:00.

Friday-Sunday, 29-31 March – D9700 Conference, Griffith.

Saturday-Wednesday, 1st -5th June – 2019 RI CONVENTION, Hamburg.

* denotes partner & guest night

 

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.

 

February is World Understanding Month