President Daryl welcomed 13 members plus guest Helen L.
We all enjoyed some delicious steamed dumplings for entree & a beaut chicken main course.
Points of discussion for the night included:
Daryl reminded members of the guest speaker Robyn Lewis next week.
Neil did a little promo for Bingo, which generated some ideas from members, including posting a sign indicating the location of Allawah Community Centre.
If apologising later than midday on Monday, please give the restaurant a call directly on 6927 3552 or Gilbert on 0438 273 438; please avoid phoning John N after that time as numbers have been given to restaurant by then.
Dave Post has asked Wayne to talk to us about gathering more Mate Keepers in our local community & the possibility of having a public meeting to promote the concept – a date to be organised.
Wayne is asking for volunteers to help cut firewood out front of his place.
Trivia Night in Ganmain, on Saturday September 8th – Rotary Club asked to support with a table or two.
Neil promoted Centurian Club for more members to sign up by finding forms on the District website.
Our club will provide catering out of the food van for the Fire Engine Muster on Sept. 30th.
After discussion, we will pursue further the opportunity of having retro or vintage caravans here on the Easter Saturday market day.
On the Lighter Side
QUOTE OF THE WEEK
Recently Putin asked Trump: what does the ‘J’ stand for in Donald J Trump”? What was his answer to Putin?
Diary
Thursday, 9th August – Bingo. Community Centre Hall, 7:00-10:00. Neil (captain), Garth, Bern & Ivan.
*Monday, 13th August – Guest speaker: Robyn Lewis, drug addiction awareness. Coolamon Sport and Rec Club, 6:30 for 7:00 pm. No dinner, just finger foods.
Wednesday, 15th August – Board meeting. Coolamon Sport & Rec Club, 7:00 pm.
*Monday, 20th August – Guest speaker: Phil McIntosh, Wollundry Rotary (Gears & Beers). Coolamon Sport and Rec Club, 6:30 for 7:00 pm.
Saturday, 25th August – Randle Family ‘More Than Words’ Charity Day
* Saturday, 8th September – Advance Ganmain Trivia Night in Ganmain Hall
* Monday, 10th September – Guest speaker: John Nixon, .on CanAssist. Coolamon Sport and Rec Club, 6:30 for 7:00 pm.
Thursday, September 13th – Bingo. Community Centre Hall, 7:00-10:00. Wayne L (Captain), Dave, Bruce & Howard.
Sunday, 30th September – Beers & Gears & then Fire Engine Muster
* denotes partner & guest night
Community Events
Guest speaker Robyn Lewis will be speaking at the Coolamon sports and recreation club from 7:30 on drug and alcohol awareness. All community members are welcome.
Reminders
Annual subscription fees are due
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. 2018-19
Chartered March 3rd, 1971; Sponsoring Club Narrandera Rotary ClubPresident: Daryl Breust 0409 551 140President-Elect: Wayne Lewis 6927 3501Service Projects: Secretary: Paul Weston 6927 2972Treasurer: Henk Hulsman 6927 3486Rotary Foundation Director: Neil Munro 6927 3156Club Admin Director: Daryl Breust 0409 551 140Youth Director: Dave McKinley 6927 8553Membership Director: Wayne Lewis 6927 3501Public Image Directors: Myffy Collette 6927 6313 / Bernadette MilneImmediate Past President: Paul Weston 6927 2972Sergeant @ Arms: Ted Hutcheon 6927 3349
Bulletin Editor: Sarah Collins 0448 118 003 and Grahame Miles
August is International Month of Membership and New Club Development Month
DISTRICT 9700 2018-19
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
Sixteen members plus guests Helen were present to enjoy our weekly meeting. A delicious steak was served and the discussion for the general meeting was held. Discussion points for the evening included:
New benches for the food van have been installed and are looking good. The electrical work still needs to be completed and will be done so shortly so the van can be ready for the 25th of August for the Randle family fund raiser. Some discussion ensued about the gas powered water heater in the van with concerns that it cannot be emptied effectively because it’s bolted to the benchtop. There was general agreement to look into the possibility of getting an electrical water heater that can be emptied, however the electrical load in the van will be a consideration.
The club was successful in getting a grant from the Dick Smith Compassionate Giving program that is run through Rotary. Initially the application was for the amount of $3200, with $1600 being donated by our club. However the program suggested increasing the funding to $5000 if the club could find additional donors. Beyond Band will contribute $900, making up the shortfall. The money will go to the Studholm family who have ongoing care needs as Will Studholm recovers from a brain aneurism suffered two years ago.
Rural Outreach Counselling, Inc has approached the Coolamon Shire to help implement the Mate Keepers program in Coolamon. Mate Keepers will be community members who will keep their ‘ear to the ground’ in order to support people in the local community with mental health issues. Rotary members in attendance all agreed it was worthwhile and agreed to lend support any way they could to get the program running as a part of Rural Outreach Counselling.
Representatives from Wollundry will be here on the 20th to discuss the club’s assistance with Gears and Beers, which will be held on the October long weekend.
A committee needs to be formed to start planning for the New Year’s Eve celebration in Coolamon.
Neil is planning to hold another Peace Day dinner in March of next year. In mid-February there will be a ceremony conducted in Coolamon by both Christian and Muslim representatives to demonstrate that peace is for everyone.
Wayne gave us the good news that there are two potential new members for the club. There was the suggestion that we run a small advertising campaign that Rotary is not just a ‘men’s club’ and that it has representatives from both genders and all walks of life.
Congratulations to the Chronicle which is starting its third year.
There was a suggestion that we hold a music festival with Music 4 Mates as a community event to lift spirits given the dry currently being experienced.
Wayne has had contact from the End Trachoma project of District 9700 and lent his experience and connections to helping to transport much needed goods to Alice Springs.
Robin Lewis will be coming to talk drug and alcohol issues on the 13th August. It will be a general community night starting at 7:30 pm with finger food to be served. An invitation to the community will be posted and the school will be invited.
The opening night for the art exhibition at the Up To Date store went off really well with approximately 180 people in attendance. Carol Stuart won the Rotary-sponsored section of Fakes and Forgeries for $200.
Community Youth Worker Lewis Greer was recently appointed and has been invited as a guest speaker to talk on his role.
A roster will be put out for the Randle Family fund raiser on the 25th August. Profits on the day will go to support the family.
Lions has asked if Rotary can assist with the food van for the Fire Museum muster on Sunday the 31st September.
On the Lighter Side
Diary
Monday, 6th August – Regular meeting. Coolamon Sport and Rec Club, 6:30 for 7:00 pm.
Thursday, 9th August – Bingo. Allawah Lodge, 7:00-10:00. Neil (captain), Garth, Bern & Ivan.
*Monday, 13th August – Guest speaker: Robyn Lewis, drug addiction awareness. Coolamon Sport and Rec Club, 6:30 for 7:00 pm.
Wednesday, 15th August – Board meeting. Coolamon Sport & Rec Club, 7:00 pm.
*Monday, 20th August – Guest speaker: Phil McIntosh, Wollundry Rotary (Gears & Beers). Coolamon Sport and Rec Club, 6:30 for 7:00 pm.
Thursday, September 13th – Bingo. Allawah Lodge, 7:00-10:00. Wayne (Captain), Dave, Bruce & Howard.
* denotes partner & guest night
Community Events
Up to Date Art exhibition Friday 27th July – 12th August, For further information please email: [email protected]
Reminders
Annual subscription fees are due
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. 2018-19
Chartered March 3rd, 1971; Sponsoring Club Narrandera Rotary ClubPresident: Daryl Breust 0409 551 140President-Elect: Wayne Lewis 6927 3501Service Projects: Secretary: Paul Weston 6927 2972Treasurer: Henk Hulsman 6927 3486Rotary Foundation Director: Neil Munro 6927 3156Club Admin Director: Daryl Breust 0409 551 140Youth Director: Dave McKinley 6927 8553Membership Director: Wayne Lewis 6927 3501Public Image Directors: Myffy Collette 6927 6313 / Bernadette MilneImmediate Past President: Paul Weston 6927 2972Sergeant @ Arms: Ted Hutcheon 6927 3349
Bulletin Editor: Sarah Collins 0448 118 003 and Grahame Miles
August is International Month of Membership and New Club Development Month
DISTRICT 9700 2018-19
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
We once again had a small but dedicated turn out of Rotarians this week and Wayne brought his lovey wife Helen along for a very nice meal. As it was a fellowship and brainstorming meeting, there was no guest speaker on the night but the conversation was exceptionally interesting and productive. A number of charities that Coolamon Rotary might like to fund were discussed as were potential guest speakers. On other news, Lucia arrived home safely. There will be a briefing by Wollundry Rotary on our involvement with the Gear and Beers event for this year on the 20th of August – it is apparently shaping up to be a big year with approximately 725 participants for the Dirty 130 ride. Neil also informed us that bingo had a small but dedicated showing. Wayne informed us he had a yarn with Trevor who is apparently very lethargic but slowly recovering and looking on the bright side of life. He is hoping to get back to Rotary at some point. Members also discussed the possibility of a social function this year in hopes of promoting fellowship.
A lengthy discussion ensued when Myffy raised some the issues she had encountered while producing the Chronicle. She has found that a number of service organisations in the shire are struggling and in many instances doubling up on events and causes. This raised a discussion on how to better coordinate community efforts in order to better benefit those in need. A solution was not clearly forthcoming but all members acknowledged the issue and agreed that a concerted effort was bound to yield some meaningful results.
The club would like to remind members to please put in their apologies if they do not intend to come to the Monday meeting. Not doing so is creating difficulty for the restaurant and the club in terms of preventing waste and containing costs. From now on, if an apology is not given, you will be charged for the cost of the meal.
Charity funding options
President Daryl is very interested in your ideas for charity funding so if you have one please get in contact with him. The potential charities that were discussed were :
Bear Cottage – A palliative care facility for children which is community funded
End Trachoma – Trachoma is an eye infection that causes blindness in and is endemic in rural and remote aboriginal populations in Australia, the only first world nation that has this disease prevalent in a population
Mental Health awareness
Drug and alcohol awarenss
Purple House
ROMAC
Legacy – which is being supported by our district and looking to make a centennial time capsule to commemorate the anniversary of the armistice to end WWI. District Governor John is looking to form a committee of interested people; if you would like to participate please let John know.
Polio Plus – District Governor John is going to be putting on a district-wide bike relay to raise money to help finally eradicate polio. He is looking for committee members that would be interested in helping with the Coolamon leg of the relay.
Potential Guest speakers
A number of guest speakers are hoping to be lined up over the next few months. These include:
West Wylong resident Robyn Lewis who is a recovering ice addict. We are looking to get her to speak in the 13th of August. Her story sounds absolutely fascinating and very informative. Robyn has recently been asked to serve on a national committee for drug and alcohol abuse.
John Nixon from Can Assist for cancer patient treatment and care
Jason from the Office of Environment and Heritage to talk on environmental legislation, particularly regarding trees
John Nulty on his recent trip to Vietnam
The local police officer to talk on road safety and other community related issues.
Lucia now safely home in Germany
Lucia, our exchange student for the past year, is now at home in Germany. We received the photo below from Lucia showing the welcome she received at the airport from her mother and brothers. Keep in touch, Lucia!
Diary
Monday, July 23rd – Regular meeting. Coolamon Sport and Rec Club, 6:30 for 7:00 pm.
Monday, July 30th – Regular meeting. Coolamon Sport and Rec Club, 6:30 for 7:00 pm.
*Monday, 13th August – Guest speaker: Robyn Lewis, drug addiction awareness. Coolamon Sport and Rec Club, 6:30 for 7:00 pm.
*Monday, 20th August – Guest speaker: Phil McIntosh, Wollundry Rotary (Gears & Beers). Coolamon Sport and Rec Club, 6:30 for 7:00 pm.
Thursday, August 9th – Bingo. Allawah Lodge, 7:00-10:00. Neil (captain), Garth, Bern & Ivan.
Thursday, September 13th – Bingo. Allawah Lodge, 7:00-10:00. Wayne (Captain), Dave, Bruce & Howard.
* denotes partner & guest night
Community Events
Up to date Art exhibition Friday 27th July – 12th August, For further information please email: [email protected]
Reminders
Annual subscription fees will be due from next week
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. 2018-19
Chartered March 3rd, 1971; Sponsoring Club Narrandera Rotary ClubPresident: Daryl Breust 0409 551 140President-Elect: Wayne Lewis 6927 3501Service Projects: Secretary: Paul Weston 6927 2972Treasurer: Henk Hulsman 6927 3486Rotary Foundation Director: Neil Munro 6927 3156Club Admin Director: Daryl Breust 0409 551 140Youth Director: Dave McKinley 6927 8553Membership Director: Wayne Lewis 6927 3501Public Image Directors: Myffy Collette 6927 6313 / Bernadette MilneImmediate Past President: Paul Weston 6927 2972Sergeant @ Arms: Ted Hutcheon 6927 3349
Bulletin Editor: Sarah Collins 0448 118 003 and Grahame Miles
DISTRICT 9700 2018-19
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
A small but dedicated turn out of members and their guest were at the meeting to greet newly minted President Daryl and District Governor John this week. Daryl asked the members put their thinking hats on regarding the efforts and direction of Coolamon Rotary over the course of the next 12 months. Wayne also informed members of an opportunity to help remote aboriginal populations in the prevention and treatment of trachoma by funding the cost of transporting a container of goods and medicines that will aid in the battle against this condition. The Fred Hollows foundation has more information if you are interested.
Guest Speaker: District Governor John Glassford
Our very own John Glassford, the new District Governor, gave a talk on his vision of what he and District 9700 are aiming to achieve for Rotary and its causes in the coming year. Central to his message was that he and the district are there to serve the members in Rotary to do the good work that they do in their communities and he encouraged clubs to tell him what they need. However, he also reminded us that we can support Rotary by talking about what it is we do and why we do it – because we care about each other and our communities.
John then went on to outline some of the causes he will be supporting as DG for the year. These included:
A legacy time capsule in each peace town and village to commemorate the 100 anniversary of armistice to end World War 1. The capsules will be opened 100 years from now and will raise money for Legacy.
A Polio Plus bike torch relay with a goal to raise $500,000 by riding through every town in the district. The money raised will help eradicate polio worldwide and with only 11 cases diagnosed this year this is a real possibility
The District Conference in Griffith with fantastic line up of guest speakers to help celebrate and promote women in Rotary.
We all look forward to an exciting Rotary year ahead.
District Govenor John Glassford
Diary
*Monday, July 16th – Fellowship and brainstorming meeting. Coolamon Sport & Rec Club, 6:30 for 7:00 pm.
Wednesday, July 18th – Board meeting.
Thursday, August 9th – Bingo. Allawah Lodge, 7:00-10:00. Neil (captain), Garth, Bern & Ivan.
Thursday, September 13th – Bingo. Allawah Lodge, 7:00-10:00. Wayne (Captain), Dave, Bruce & Howard.
* 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: Daryl Breust 0409 551 140President-Elect: Wayne Lewis 6927 3501Service Projects: Secretary: Paul Weston 6927 2972Treasurer: Henk Hulsman 6927 3486Rotary Foundation Director: Neil Munro 6927 3156Club Admin Director: Youth Director: Dave McKinley 6927 8553Membership Director: Wayne Lewis 6927 3501Public Image Directors: Myffy Collette 6927 6313 / Bernadette MilneImmediate Past President: Paul Weston 6927 2972Sergeant @ Arms: Ted Hutcheon 6927 3349
Bulletin Editor: Sarah Collins 0448 118 003 and Grahame Miles
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 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
