Rotary making friends for life
DG JG and PDG Fred Loneragan on Mount Kenya in 2015.
Rotary making friends for life
DG JG and PDG Fred Loneragan on Mount Kenya in 2015.
AGM Meeting – November 19th, 2018
President Daryl Breust welcomed 17 members & guests Barry Lillywhite & Helen Lewis
Apologies from John B, Henk H, Paul W, Don D, Steve E, Bruce H, Dick J & Neil M
Great news announced by Daryl that we were successful in grant application for storage shed for Food Van which will be located on the showground site.
Invitations to school presentation nights; please consider if you can represent our Club at one of these
Ganmain Tuesday, 4 Dec.
Marrar Thursday, Dec 6,
Matong Tuesday, Dec 11,
Coolamon Central Thursday Dec 13
Ardlethan Tuesday Dec 18
Letter from NSW Health asking our Club to cater for Opening of Ambulance Station from 9.30 to 11.30 on Friday, December 7th. Members agreed to cater at this event.
AGM 2018
President Elect Wayne Lewis was elected to chair the AGM
He explained the possibility of having a buddy system to assist those elected to director positions
Stand-in secretary John Glassford read out minutes of last year’s AGM 2017
Financial report read out by President Daryl Breust
Board Positions nominated & voted
President: 2019-2020: Wayne Lewis
Immediate Past President & Vice President: Daryl Breust
Secretary: John Glassford
Treasurer: Henk Hulsman
Club Admin: Dave McKinley
Service Projects: Howard Atkinson
Youth: Sarah Collins
Foundation: Neil Munro
Public Relations: Grahame Miles
Membership: Paul Weston with buddy Dick Jennings
Bulletin Editor: Grahame Miles & Sarah Collins
Sergeant-at-Arms: Ted Hutcheon & buddy Alex Thompson
QUOTE OF THE WEEK
Which famous musician made this quote? – To win a raffle ticket
‘With our love, we could save the world’.
Please email your answer to Grahame at [email protected]
or to Paul at [email protected]
Saturday, 1st December – Clearing Sale at Steve Exton’s. Details to be announced
Sunday 9th December 10.00-16.00 DisTec18 I.T. Young DGE John McKenzie
DisTec 18 Postponed to Sunday April 28th 2019
Thursday, December 13th – Bingo. Community Centre Hall, 6.45 – 10:00. Grahame (Captain), Bern M,, Myffy C & Alex T
* Saturday, 15th December – Christmas Party. Residence of Daryl & Jan Breust. Details to be finalised.
Saturday 2nd March 09.15-17.00 PETS Young President Elects 2019-2020 DGE John McKenzie
Saturday 2nd March 14.00-16.30 D9700 District Leadership Team Training Young DGE John McKenzie
Saturday 2nd March 19.00 PETS Dinner Young President Elects 2019-2020 DGE John McKenzie
Sunday 3rd March 09.30-15.00 PETS Young President Elects 2019-2020 DGE John McKenzie
Sunday 28th April 10.00-16.00 DisTec 19 I.T. Young DGE John McKenzie
Sunday 26th May 2019 09.30-15.00 District Assembly Young DGE John McKenzie
Friday 29-31 March 2019 D9700 Conference Griffith DG JG D9700
Saturday 1st -5th June 2019 RI CONVENTION HAMBURG
* denotes partner & guest night
STEPHANIE WOOLLARD SEVEN WOMEN NEPAL
Above STEPHANIE WOOLLARD with DG John Glassford
Rotary Peace Scholar & Member of the Rotary Club of Melbourne
Stephanie Woollard began Seven Women at 22 after meeting seven disabled women working in a tin shed in Kathmandu.
These seven women were struggling to make a living in the face of harsh discrimination. With her last $200, Steph paid for a trainer to teach the women how to produce products for sale locally and abroad – and Seven Women was born.
Since 2006 Steph has built up the Seven Women team and launched an Australian arm for fundraising and a sales channel for our ever growing operation in Nepal.
12 years after her meeting in a tin shed that started it all, over 5,000 women have been educated, trained and employed by Seven Women.
Seven Women is empowering Nepali women, transforming their lives and their communities.
Join us in Hamburg for the Rotary Convention! Don’t miss the early registration deadline on 15 December.
Bunnings OH&S Onions on the bottom!!!
Dear Presidents
I’m aware that Bunnings have slipped in some cruel standards for how we serve our sausages, which is causing some of our long-standing ‘expert’ BBQers some angst!
I have been asked to make an executive ruling as to whether we need to obey these harrowing standards which are being imposed upon us. From what I understand, Bunnings have, because of OHS issues, proclaimed that we must put the onions on the bottom of the sandwich with the sausage on top.
More info available just message me!
DG Sue Hayward D9675
BREAKING NEWS:
Reports Suggest. Local Bunnings Warehouse has suspended operations due to a near fatal onion slipping incident.
Multiple rescue helicopters were called in to help local chippie Dazza when he slipped a little bit on an onion but recomposed himself like a champion.
Bunnings elf in an apron and manager Trevor said “we aren’t taking chances with Dazza … it could have been 10 times worse”.
Dazza can be seen in the photo being winched to safety and is currently on route to Westmead Hospital for scans and a hug. Dazza could be heard shouting “ Mate I’m alright it was just a bit of a slip and I was more upset about the lack of BBQ sauce.”
Local Orange RSPCA have taken Dazza’s kelpie who witnessed the incident to the local animal shelter for psychological tests as the animal showed signs of stress.
Two other people were flown out in separate helicopters due to gluten intolerance.
Several vegans were also counselled at the scene as they found it too traumatic.
Local member Andrew Whizz will petition parliament for an “Onion Buy Back Scheme” on Monday sighting the potential for onions to be a major cause of injury to the general public shopping for hardware. 😂
President Daryl welcomed 15 members & guest Minnie, Helen L & Russell B
Apologies from John B, Sarah C, Neil M, Anne R, John N, Don D, Steve E, Bruce H & Dick J
We all enjoyed a beaut Chinese feed.
Paul gave an overview of the dog shows they went to in Victoria, where they had a great deal of success. Paul had an experience of having trouble distinguishing between the fuel of unleaded & diesel; maybe it should have been written in American gas terms!
Items of interest:
See the Quote of the week & Club Diary below.
For what shall it profit a man, if he gain the whole world, and suffer the loss of his soul?
Wednesday, 14th November – Board meeting. Coolamon Sport & Rec Club, 7:00 pm.
Monday, 19th November – AGM. Coolamon Sport & Rec Club, 6:30 for 7:00 pm.
Saturday, 1st December – Clearing Sale at Steve Exton’s. Details to be announced
Sunday 9th December 10.00-16.00 DisTec18 I.T. Young DGE John McKenzie
Thursday, December 13th – Bingo. Community Centre Hall, 6.45 – 10:00. Grahame (Captain), Bern M,, Myffy C & Alex T
* Saturday, 15th December – Christmas Party. Residence of Daryl & Jan Breust. Details to be finalised.
Saturday 2nd March 09.15-17.00 PETS Young President Elects 2019-2020 DGE John McKenzie
Saturday 2nd March 14.00-16.30 D9700 District Leadership Team Training Young DGE John McKenzie
Saturday 2nd March 19.00 PETS Dinner Young President Elects 2019-2020 DGE John McKenzie
Sunday 3rd March 09.30-15.00 PETS Young President Elects 2019-2020 DGE John McKenzie
Sunday 26th Mat 2019 09.30-15.00 District Assembly Young DGE John McKenzie
Friday 29-31 March 2019 D9700 Conference Griffith DG JG D9700
Saturday 1st -5th June 2019 RI CONVENTION HAMBURG
* denotes partner & guest night
Email to PDG George Weston from Lyndall McGrath RYLA D9710 Chair
Hi George
It was good to hear from you. As of the closing of the Early Bird applications I have 15 RYLArians (5 from D9700 and 10 from D9710). This number is up from this time last year. Leaving things to the last minute seems to be a very hard habit for people to break – even with a financial incentive. Last year ¾ of my applications came in the last week of November so I’m confident we will receive 40+ from the two Districts but the cut-off date.
Last year I systematically telephoned all the Club Presidents in D9710 after the Early Bird cut off. There always seems to be a percentage of Rotarians that respond better to telephone calls than emails. I am planning to telephone D9710 Presidents early next week.
I hope the combined YE weekend was a success. I’m sure it would have been a wonderful time. I am putting together another newsletter for the RYLA committee and mentors that I will cc you into for your information.
Regards
Lyndall McGrath
District Chair RYLA 2018/19
Rotary Youth Leadership Awards
Link to D9710 RYLA Website with all relevant downloads
https://www.rotaryd9710.org.au/projects/vocational/ryla.html
President Daryl welcomed members & guests and our special special guest speakers David Byfield and Phil McIntosh from Wolundry Rotary and Janice Menzies from Do it for Drought affected kids (DDAK).
We sat down to a delicious roast meal on Monday night. Club business was minimal, with a number of thank yous for participating in various events including
With the meal finished and general business complete we all turned our attention to the Guest speakers.
David Byfield and Phil McIntosh from Wollundry Rotary gave us a wrap of the Gears and Beers held this year and took club members’ feedback and suggestions to make the event better and safer in the years to come. There were 2514 entries this year, which is 800 more than last year, with 750 riders participating in the Dirty 130, many of whom came from the major cities and some as far away as New Zealand. The feedback from rider participating this year was fantastic; points of note by participating riders were:
Gears and Beers in now taking on a life of its own, with minimal advertising needed this year, much of it being done via social media. A big part of the success of Gears and Beers is attributed to the hospitality of the residents in the townships that the riders visit as well as the commitment to keeping the event true to it roots, despite big offers from commercial interest to take part in the event. It is the intention of Wollundry Rotary to keep it this way. The 2018 Gears and Beers was predicted to have raised $4 million for the region, with all the hotels booked out for a week or more as many riders took the time to tour the region after the day. The NSW government, via Destination NSW, also donated $20,000 to promote and record the event. The footage captured on the day will be used to promote future Gears and Beers.
Positive feedback is still coming in a month or more after the even and a 7 day registration window was opened up for the 2019 Gears and Beers with 350 registrations for the Dirty 130 already in, some of who will be coming from as far away as London.
David and Phil thanked Coolamon Rotary members for helping out on the day, insisting that it not would be possible without the Coolamon club. They then handed over a check of $6000 to the Coolamon club to be used for our local events and charities. President Daryl thanked the Wollundry Club for the efforts with Gears and Beers in return, speaking for everyone that Coolamon was more than happy to help.
Janice Menzies came and spoke to the Coolamon Rotary Club about the initially small suggestion she had to help the kids for the School of the Air that are doing it tough in the drought along with their families. Janice had via the Facebook group ‘One day Closer to Rain’ suggested sending care packages to the 163 children who attend the School of the Air. Before she knew it, she was being inundated with offers to help, however she was not equipped to do the job effectively without assistance. It was recommended to her that Rotary may be able to help.
Janice outlined her plan of having a couple of donation days in both the Wagga and Albury regions to collect toys and other suitable items that could be put together for the children and their siblings. These items would then need to be sorted and packaged before being sent on a truck to Broken Hill for the February School of the Air meet up, where the families all get together for things like a swimming carnival. This would be a perfect opportunity to distribute the care packages and make the day a real event for the kids and their families so they could put aside their troubles for a time. Janice has much of the organisation well in hand but needs help with the legal side of thing and the manpower needed for the collection day and is asking Coolamon for some assistance. President Daryl and club members agreed that it was a very worthwhile charity that the club would be interested in and agreed to look into ways that the club could support her with her efforts to help out country kids and their families.
President Daryl welcomed 13 members & no guests. Apologies from many members; Ian J, Dick J, Paul & Leslie W, Dave McK, Howard A, Don D, Steve E, Neil M, John N & Bruce H
We had a general meeting for the evening . Points of discussion included:
After a delicious meal of cutlets & salad, DG John Glassford was asked to give a talk on his plans for the next 8 months of his governorship. He spoke and gave out some programs for the district conference, which will be held in Griffith on the last week of March next year.
He asked for some assistance and support from our club in its planning, etc. Club members are asked to give some thought as to how we could help out, even if it is to attend the district conference and man the Coolamon Rotary tent at the conference.
John also spoke on the planning and the route for the cycling event, the Polio Plus bike relay, which is aimed to make people aware of Rotary and to raise funds to eradicate polio in the world and how we could help out in the cycle leg from Wagga to Coolamon. Once again he would like to form a committee of 5 members, so we can make it a successful event.
Because John has spent so much time with planning the distribution of the funds given to our district for drought relief, which also generated much discussion from the floor, he has decided to put off to the following year his plans for the time capsule, which was to support Legacy.
Which famous person made this quote?
“I won’t be a rock star. I will be a legend”.
John Glassford correctly answered the quote of the week from 2 weeks ago, which was Barry Gibb.
Monday, 12th November – Regular meeting. Coolamon Sport & Rec Club, 6:30 for 7:00 pm.
Wednesday, 14th November – Board meeting. Coolamon Sport & Rec Club, 7:00 pm.
Monday, 19th November – AGM. Coolamon Sport & Rec Club, 6:30 for 7:00 pm.
Saturday, 1st December – Clearing Sale at Steve Exton’s. Details to be announced
Thursday, December 13th – Bingo. Community Centre Hall, 6.45 – 10:00. Grahame (Captain), Bern M,, Myffy C & Alex T
* Saturday, 15th December – Christmas Party. Residence of Daryl & Jan Breust. Details to be finalised.
* denotes partner & guest night
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.
The fellowship meeting on Monday evening was attended by 19 members and guests. A fantastic meal and evening of companionship was enjoyed by all in attendance. Issues discussed on the evening were:
To all our friends
Which famous person made this quote?
“If everything seems under control, you’re not going fast enough.”
Source of last week’s quote: Willie Nelson (American songwriter & musician)
Monday, 15th October – Regular meeting. Coolamon Sport & Rec Club, 6:30 for 7:00 pm.
Saturday, 20th October – District 9700 President’s Forum & AGM. Young Golf Club, Young. President’s forum: 10:00 am – 12:30; AGM: 1:00 – 1:45 pm.
* Monday, 22nd October – Guest speaker: Leo De Kroo on his life in the 60’s – De Kroo Brothers up until now. Coolamon Sport & Rec Club, 6:30 for 7:00 pm.
Monday, 29th October – AGM
* denotes partner & guest night
27th October, Gamain Twilight Markets
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.
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
Treasurer Finance & Audit: PP Doug Conkey {Budget} Wollundry Wagga Wagga
Communications Director: PP Paul Murray {Public Image} Wollundry
Millennials Director: PP Clare Lawlor {Membership Millennials} Wagga CSU Rotaract
Associate Member: AG Julie Poplin {Assistant Governors}
Other District Appointments
Executive Secretary and Web Master: PP Paul Murray Wollundry Wagga Wagga
District Trainer: PP Geraldine Rurenga Wagga Wagga Murrumbidgee
PETS Facilitator: PDG Tony Monley D9810
Public Officer: PDG Ian Tooke Blayney
2019 Griffith D9700 Conference Chair: PP Ross Grillo Griffith
DIO Insurance/Risk Management: PP Sam Catanzariti Griffith
COL 2019 Representative: PDG Gary Roberts
Assistant Governor (Area 6): Paul Weston
We are also looking at the structure of all the Standing Committees and the Special Committees.
We will post all further news on D9700 2018-2019 on my DGJG Blog:
President: Barry Rassin, RC of East Nassau The Bahamas
District 9700 Governor: John Glassford, RC of Coolamon
District 9700 Governor Elect: John McKenzie RC of Orange North
President Daryl opened the meeting with 14 members in attendance. Members sat down to another wonderful meal and discussed the following:
Hopefully the students in the driver simulator are not as scary as this is
Which famous person made this quote?
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed, citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.”
Source of last week’s quote: Dr Martin Luther King, Jr.
* Monday, 24th September – Guest speaker: David Post, on Rural Outreach Counselling’s Mate Keeper program. Coolamon Sport and Rec Club, 6:30 for 7:00 pm.
Sunday, 30th September – Beers & Gears followed by Antique Fire Engine Muster, Coolamon.
Monday, 1st October – no meeting (public holiday).
* Monday, 22nd October – Guest speaker: Leo De Kroo on his life in the 60’s – De Kroo Brothers up until now. Coolamon Sport & Rec Club, 6:30 for 7:00 pm.
* denotes partner & guest night
Sunday, 30th September – Beers & Gears followed by Antique Fire Engine Muster, Coolamon.
Gears and Beers so far has raised!!!!!
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.
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
Treasurer Finance & Audit: PP Doug Conkey {Budget} Wollundry Wagga Wagga
Communications Director: PP Paul Murray {Public Image} Wollundry
Millennials Director: PP Clare Lawlor {Membership Millennials} Wagga CSU Rotaract
Associate Member: AG Julie Poplin {Assistant Governors}
Other District Appointments
Executive Secretary and Web Master: PP Paul Murray Wollundry Wagga Wagga
District Trainer: PP Geraldine Rurenga Wagga Wagga Murrumbidgee
PETS Facilitator: PDG Tony Monley D9810
Public Officer: PDG Ian Tooke Blayney
2019 Griffith D9700 Conference Chair: PP Ross Grillo Griffith
DIO Insurance/Risk Management: PP Sam Catanzariti Griffith
COL 2019 Representative: PDG Gary Roberts
Assistant Governor (Area 6): Paul Weston
We are also looking at the structure of all the Standing Committees and the Special Committees.
We will post all further news on D9700 2018-2019 on my DGJG Blog:
President: Barry Rassin, RC of East Nassau The Bahamas
District 9700 Governor: John Glassford, RC of Coolamon
District 9700 Governor Elect: John McKenzie RC of Orange North
President Daryl opened the meeting with 15 members in attendance and guest speaker John Nixon and Wayne’s guest Helen. Members and guest sat down to a delicious meal and discussed the following:
After a pleasant meal we all gave our attention to our guest speaker
John Nixon came to speak to us from Can Assist which is a community-based charity to help the sufferers and their carers through their fight with cancer
John began his talk by giving his own personal history with cancer and the role that Can Assist played in helping him and his family. Whilst living in Temora, both of John’s parents fought cancer. His mother fought and lost her battle with pancreatic cancer and his father fought and won his battle with prostate cancer; in both cases, Can Assist Temora was there to help the family through this difficult time by providing assistance with accommodation and travel for appointments with specialists and helping the carer in the family cope. John then informed us all of his own battle with bowel cancer which started with a trip to the blood bank and resulted in an immediate referral to the doctor because his iron levels were dangerously low. At this point, John had a proportion of his bowel removed, started chemotherapy and learned that his mother had been a carrier of a genetic condition that often resulted in a 50% chance of getting cancer, a condition he had inherited. Knowing what Can Assist Temora had done to help support his parents, John now found himself seeking their assistance too.
On winning his battle with cancer, John moved to Wagga Wagga and was amazed that Wagga didn’t have a Can Assist association to help cancer sufferers and their families. So last year in October, the call went out to the Wagga community to start a local branch and an executive team was voted in, which includes John as president. John emphasized that Can Assist and the Cancer Council do very good work but that they operate under different principles and objectives. The Cancer Council is a charitable organisation that is seeking to implement preventative strategies and find treatments and cures for cancer and as such need paid staff and are national in nature. In contrast, Can Assist is local, raising money for local people through volunteer efforts such that all money raised in the local area stays in the local area and is only used to support the people and their families touched by cancer. Can Assist has 52 branches across NSW, with over 3000 active members.
Can Assist Wagga now has Lilier Lodge as accommodation and is helping families with travel and even respite care. John told use of one gentleman whose wife was fighting cancer and due to family upheaval was also having to care for his autistic granddaughter, a circumstance which made it very difficult to even visit his wife in hospital. Can Assist was able to assist with getting respite care so this gentleman could have some time for himself, an important factor in making sure carers cope with the stress the situation brings. Wagga Can Assist is currently supporting 35 clients and their families including John’s own son who is fighting liver cancer.
Clients are NOT approached and Can Assist is completely confidential; doctors and welfare officers will recommend Can Assist to clients. Can Assist operates on a open trust arrangement with assistance being offered to all referred clients; on rare occasions that trust and assistance is abused in which case no further assistance is offered.
Discussion then turned to how the Coolamon community could support the Coolamon residents, as currently clients from Coolamon have been accessing the Wagga Can Assist branch. Recognising that we as a community need to work to support such residents, Wayne invited John to speak and be present at the ROC Matekeeper evening on the 24th September as it was acknowledged that those touched by cancer (and their carers) often have mental health issues as well. It is hoped that this will help raise awareness for both in the community.
After the by election in Wagga last week and the recent Leadership spill
Which famous person made this quote?
“The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at a time of challenge and controversy.”
Monday, 17th September – Club Assembly. Coolamon Sport and Rec Club, 6:30 for 7:00 pm.
* Monday, 24th September – Guest speaker: David Post, on Rural Outreach Counselling’s Mate Keeper program. Coolamon Sport and Rec Club, 6:30 for 7:00 pm.
Sunday, 30th September – Beers & Gears followed by Antique Fire Engine Muster, Coolamon.
Monday, 1st October – no meeting (public holiday).
* Monday, 22nd October – Guest speaker: Leo De Kroo on his life in the 60’s – De Kroo Brothers up until now. Coolamon Sport & Rec Club, 6:30 for 7:00 pm.
* denotes partner & guest night
Sunday, 30th September – Beers & Gears followed by Antique Fire Engine Muster, Coolamon.
Gears and Beers so far has raised!!!!!
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.
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
Treasurer Finance & Audit: PP Doug Conkey {Budget} Wollundry Wagga Wagga
Communications Director: PP Paul Murray {Public Image} Wollundry
Millennials Director: PP Clare Lawlor {Membership Millennials} Wagga CSU Rotaract
Associate Member: AG Julie Poplin {Assistant Governors}
Other District Appointments
Executive Secretary and Web Master: PP Paul Murray Wollundry Wagga Wagga
District Trainer: PP Geraldine Rurenga Wagga Wagga Murrumbidgee
PETS Facilitator: PDG Tony Monley D9810
Public Officer: PDG Ian Tooke Blayney
2019 Griffith D9700 Conference Chair: PP Ross Grillo Griffith
DIO Insurance/Risk Management: PP Sam Catanzariti Griffith
COL 2019 Representative: PDG Gary Roberts
Assistant Governor (Area 6): Paul Weston
We are also looking at the structure of all the Standing Committees and the Special Committees.
We will post all further news on D9700 2018-2019 on my DGJG Blog:
President: Barry Rassin, RC of East Nassau The Bahamas
District 9700 Governor: John Glassford, RC of Coolamon
District 9700 Governor Elect: John McKenzie RC of Orange North
President Daryl welcomed 21 members & guests Ann, Lorraine, Jan, Chez, Warren Charlton & Lee Steer
Though our guest speaker was unfortunately unable to attend on the evening a enjoyable night was had by all. Points of discussion were;
Jan N won the raffle
See Quote of the week, Club Diary & Community events below.
Which famous person made this quote? – To win a raffle ticket
“Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving”.
Monday, 3rd September – Guest speaker: Phil McIntosh from Wollundry Club to inform us about planning for Beers & Gears. Coolamon Sport and Rec Club, 6:30 for 7:00 pm.
Friday, September 7th – Catering for Junior Football & Netball at Sports Club
* 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.
* Monday, 24th September – Guest speaker: David Post, .on Mate Keeper program.
Coolamon Sport and Rec Club, 6:30 for 7:00 pm.
Sunday, 30th September – Beers & Gears & then Fire Engine Muster
Monday, 1st October – no meeting
* denotes partner & guest night
Saturday, 8th September – Advance Ganmain Trivia Night in Ganmain Hall
Beers & Gears event & Fire Engine Muster, on September 30th
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.
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
Treasurer Finance & Audit: PP Doug Conkey {Budget} Wollundry Wagga Wagga
Communications Director: PP Paul Murray {Public Image} Wollundry
Millennials Director: PP Clare Lawlor {Membership Millennials} Wagga CSU Rotaract
Associate Member: AG Julie Poplin {Assistant Governors}
Other District Appointments
Executive Secretary and Web Master: PP Paul Murray Wollundry Wagga Wagga
District Trainer: PP Geraldine Rurenga Wagga Wagga Murrumbidgee
PETS Facilitator: PDG Tony Monley D9810
Public Officer: PDG Ian Tooke Blayney
2019 Griffith D9700 Conference Chair: PP Ross Grillo Griffith
DIO Insurance/Risk Management: PP Sam Catanzariti Griffith
COL 2019 Representative: PDG Gary Roberts
We are still looking at appointing one more Assistant Governor.
We are also looking at the structure of all the Standing Committees and the Special Committees.
We will post all further news on D9700 2018-2019 on my DGJG Blog:
ROTARY INTERNATIONAL 2018-2019
President: Barry Rassin, RC of East Nassau The Bahamas
District 9700 Governor: John Glassford, RC of Coolamon
District 9700 Governor Elect: John McKenzie RC of Orange North
President Daryl welcomed 13 members and presented Dave McK with his director’s badge as he was away on the changeover night. We all then enjoyed a beautiful steak and veges & banana fritters for desert.
As there was no speaker on the evening we discussed upcoming events, including:
The winner for the correct answer in the Bulletin was Dick J.
John Bond was the lucky winner of the raffle.
See Quote of the week, Club Diary & Community events below.
For all the those on the land doing it tough in the drought, please know that Coolamon Rotary will help you stand strong when your legs start to give out. Just say the word.
Which leader made this quote?
‘The future starts today, not tomorrow!’
Saturday, 25th August – Randall Family ‘More Than Words’ Charity Day – see roster in recent email.
*Monday, 27th August – Guest speaker: Jake our local police officer. Coolamon Sport and Rec Club, 6:30 for 7:00 pm.
*Monday, 3rd September – Guest speakers: Phil McIntosh & David Byfield (Wollundry Rotary) / Gears & Beers 2018. Coolamon Sport and Rec Club, 6:30 for 7:00 pm.
Friday, September 7th – Catering for Junior Football & Netball at Sports Club
* Saturday, 8th September – Advance Ganmain Trivia Night in Ganmain Hall
* Monday, 10th September – Guest speaker: John Nixon, 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 followed by Coolamon Fire Engine Muster.
* denotes partner & guest night
Saturday, 8th September – Advance Ganmain Trivia Night in Ganmain Hall, put your name down if you want to be a part of the rotary table/s
Beers & Gears event & Fire Engine Muster, on September 30th
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.
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
Treasurer Finance & Audit: PP Doug Conkey {Budget} Wollundry Wagga Wagga
Communications Director: PP Paul Murray {Public Image} Wollundry
Millennials Director: PP Clare Lawlor {Membership Millennials} Wagga CSU Rotaract
Associate Member: AG Julie Poplin {Assistant Governors}
Other District Appointments
Executive Secretary and Web Master: PP Paul Murray Wollundry Wagga Wagga
District Trainer: PP Geraldine Rurenga Wagga Wagga Murrumbidgee
PETS Facilitator: PDG Tony Monley D9810
Public Officer: PDG Ian Tooke Blayney
2019 Griffith D9700 Conference Chair: PP Ross Grillo Griffith
DIO Insurance/Risk Management: PP Sam Catanzariti Griffith
COL 2019 Representative: PDG Gary Roberts
We are still looking at appointing one more Assistant Governor.
We are also looking at the structure of all the Standing Committees and the Special Committees.
We will post all further news on D9700 2018-2019 on my DGJG Blog:
ROTARY INTERNATIONAL 2018-2019
President: Barry Rassin, RC of East Nassau The Bahamas
District 9700 Governor: John Glassford, RC of Coolamon
District 9700 Governor Elect: John McKenzie RC of Orange North
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:
Recently Putin asked Trump: what does the ‘J’ stand for in Donald J Trump”? What was his answer to Putin?
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
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.
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.
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
Treasurer Finance & Audit: PP Doug Conkey {Budget} Wollundry Wagga Wagga
Communications Director: PP Paul Murray {Public Image} Wollundry
Millennials Director: PP Clare Lawlor {Membership Millennials} Wagga CSU Rotaract
Associate Member: AG Julie Poplin {Assistant Governors}
Other District Appointments
Executive Secretary and Web Master: PP Paul Murray Wollundry Wagga Wagga
District Trainer: PP Geraldine Rurenga Wagga Wagga Murrumbidgee
PETS Facilitator: PDG Tony Monley D9810
Public Officer: PDG Ian Tooke Blayney
2019 Griffith D9700 Conference Chair: PP Ross Grillo Griffith
DIO Insurance/Risk Management: PP Sam Catanzariti Griffith
COL 2019 Representative: PDG Gary Roberts
We are still looking at appointing one more Assistant Governor.
We are also looking at the structure of all the Standing Committees and the Special Committees.
We will post all further news on D9700 2018-2019 on my DGJG Blog:
ROTARY INTERNATIONAL 2018-2019
President: Barry Rassin, RC of East Nassau The Bahamas
District 9700 Governor: John Glassford, RC of Coolamon
District 9700 Governor Elect: John McKenzie RC of Orange North