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:
We have some invites from local schools to attend presentation nights, if some of you could find the time to represent our club.
Board meeting on Wednesday evening.
Coolamon Rotary AGM – Monday, 19 November.
19th-20th November – the Rotary-sponsored Men’s Health Educational Rural Van will be at Bunnings, for those who’d like to have a general health check up for free.
See the Quote of the week & Club Diary below.
QUOTE OF THE WEEK
For what shall it profit a man, if he gain the whole world, and suffer the loss of his soul?
DIARY
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
COMMUNITY EVENTS
RYLA UPDATE.
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
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
A big thank you went to Dave, Miffy, Alex and Sharon from Howard and Anne to those who helped out at the garage sale held at the convent. Proceeds from the sale went to Rotary with $250 dollars being raised.
A thank you to those that helped out with the cooking for the the bird watchers and those that helped with the cooking at the Spring Market event at the Sport & Rec Club.
Correspondence from Coolamon Central School thanked Rotary for the driver simulator which provided an educational experience on the effects of drink driving and texting while driving for students from year 10 to 12. An invite was also extended to the club to attend the school’s presentation evening.
Reminder that Steve Exton’s clearing sale will be 1st December. Club members will be needed to man the food van.
With the meal finished and general business complete we all turned our attention to the Guest speakers.
Guest speakers
Gear and Beers wrap up
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:
The ANZAC biscuits were a major hit and numerous riders disappointed they missed out on them.
The reversal of direction of the Dirty 130 made the ride more of a challenge, which was appreciated by many.
Dead Camel Lane was a big hit with many riders enjoying the challenge despite numerous flat tires.
The hospitality of the town residents was a big highlight for most riders.
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.
Daryl accepted a check for $6000 for the Coolamon club as part of the proceeds from the Gears and Beers of 2018
Doing It for Drought-Affected Kids
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.
Daryl thank Janice for all her efforts to support the children of the School of the Air in these difficult times and agreed to look into how Coolamon Rotary can support her.
ON THE LIGHTER SIDE
A least he will never get a flat
Meeting of 29th October, 2018
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:
Chloe Parr interested in being a RYLA participant
Daryl reminded us some upcoming events which are listed in the club diary.
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.
QUOTE OF THE WEEK
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.
DIARY
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
COMMUNITY EVENTS
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: vacantSecretary: 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
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:
Gears and Beers was a great success with approximately 1200 riders passing through Coolamon and 2514 riders in total. Big thank you to all those that helped on the day. Wollundry Rotary reported that they made over $100,000 dollars on the day, which is a massive effort. Some issues to think about for next year included:
The signs needed to be clearer, especially for those traveling different routes. The riders couldn’t hear the marshals very well when riding. Signs for different groups would be a big help here.
Spare tire tubes, sunscreen and greater access to toilet facilities will be a must for next year.
The fire engine muster was on the same day. Rotary was asked to bring out our food van but as the Lions club was serving similar items and the club would also be quite busy that morning with Gears & Beers, Daryl and other board members decided it would be best to decline.
The Rotary club will be selling bacon and egg rolls on the 27 October for the whole town garage sale. Howard and Ann are opening the convent for the garage sale for Rotarians out of town who may have items to sell. So, if you have items that are lying around and you are prepared to donate them for the sale, drop them off at the convent and help raise some money for the club. Howard and Ann would welcome some help with the sale as well.
We are still looking for nominations for RYLA. Nominees must be 18-25 year old youth with leadership potential.
The board has decided to keep Bingo at the community hall until next year.
Wayne reminded people to remain active in inviting people to our dinner meetings. Ask them to enjoy a free meal with us and see how it goes.
The ROC Matekeepers evening had 25 people in attendance, comprised of Rotarians and community members. A number of those in attendance indicated interest in doing the QPR training to become a Matekeeper. Every mate could save a life.
The wood still needs cutting up outside Wayne’s place. The club will be organising a working bee to get the job done soon.
It’s also time to start thinking about the Christmas party. Howard has offered to host the event at the convent.
ON THE LIGHTER SIDE
To all our friends
QUOTE OF THE WEEK
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)
DIARY
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
COMMUNITY EVENTS
27th October, Gamain Twilight Markets
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: vacantSecretary: 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
September is Economic and Community 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
President Daryl opened the meeting with 14 members in attendance. Members sat down to another wonderful meal and discussed the following:
Wayne reminded all members of the Rural Outreach Counseling Matekeepers evening next week with David Post as guest speaker. This is open to all community members. Come along, learn a bit about mental health and maybe you may just save a life.
We had 12 players at our last bingo evening. Wayne discussed with participants the possibility of changing venue and all participants agreed to the move. The board will now finalise the decision.
The Driver Simulator is coming to Coolamon Central School. It was at the school on Thursday and Friday and all accounts indicate that is was a big hit with he students with all year 10,11 and 12 having the opportunity to have a go. Big thanks go to Dave for organising it and to Bernie for putting Frank up for the night.
The Gears and Beers roster is out. We still need a member on the Cowabbie and Wade St corner from 8:30 am. If you can help out it would be much appreciated. The food van roster for the afternoon is still to come. The van will be in the Parkhurst carpark. We also need to be promoting Coolamon on the day, so please get baking with some ANZAC biscuits and let Daryl know how many you have available for the day
Dave informed members of two new opportunities for the youth in Coolamon. The first is RYLA open to 18-25 year olds with workshop and talks on youth leadership. Nominations close in November, so if you know anyone that fits that bill please let us know. It was also suggested that RYLA be advertised in the Chronicle. The second opportunity is RYPEN, a youth leadership opportunity for 15-year-olds in yr 9. The Coolamon Central School will be approached for nominations for this opportunity. However, members are reminded that many of Coolamon’s youth go to Wagga for school, and that this opportunity is open to these students as well. So if you have a worthy nomination let Dave know.
Henk gave us a report and informed use that the club was doing well finacially, but we are still waiting on some membership fees.
$600 dollars will be donated to the Randall family, from the proceeds from sale of steak and sausage sandwiches at last months ‘More than Words’ event
The Coolamon Rotary Local Community Compassionate Giving Program has a sponsor in Beyond Bank. The first recipients of this program, the Studholme family, will receive $5000 dollars in total (a combination of club funds, matching funds from the Dick Smith Compassionate Giving program, and the contribution from Beyond Bank).
There was a discussion about how Coolamon Rotary could help Temora residents with Brody’s Bounce this year, to help support Nate Harden and his children who recently lost both wife and mother to cancer. Unfortunately our club is somewhat stretched at the moment.
Reminder that there is still some firewood to be cut at Wayne’s. Strong backs and skills with a chainsaw welcome on Saturday soon.
There was a discussion on the constitutional requirements for honorary members.
The Ganmain bike track is looking good. Currently waiting on funding from council to get the gravel for the track.
ON THE LIGHTER SIDE
Hopefully the students in the driver simulator are not as scary as this is
QUOTE OF THE WEEK
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.
DIARY
* 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
COMMUNITY EVENTS
Sunday, 30th September – Beers & Gears followed by Antique Fire Engine Muster, Coolamon.
Gears and Beers so far has raised!!!!!
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: vacantSecretary: 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
September is Basic Education & Literacy 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
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:
The very successful Gaiman Trivia Night which was enjoyed a great deal by those Rotary members that attended. Coolamon was able to field two tables. Table Rotary Won lived up to its name and was the winner for the night. The second table, Rotary First, was unfortunately underrepresented due to a forgetful member or two and took out the wooden spoon.
We got a report on Jackson’s progress in Finland. He is now with his final host family who apparently enjoy hunting and Jackson is absolutely loving he experience.
The Junior football presentation went well, with a great deal of frantic cooking, but a successful night.
All members are asked to give their apologies via Ian next week as John N will be away.
Beers and Gears will need eight intersections covered on the day – we were reminded that the course will be run in reverse from what it has in the past. Volunteers are sought to man the intersections. Please put you name forward if you can assist.
Bingo is Thursday the 13th Septemeber.
The driver simulator is coming on the 20th and 21st of September. Two people will need to be billeted for the night. If you can do so that would be most helpful. Please contact Daryl.
Wayne has now got a firm date for the ROC Matekeeper workshop which will be a the Coolamon Sport and Recreation Club at 6:30 on the 24th of September. All community members are welcome and Rotarians are encouraged to attend. This will be in place of our normal Rotary meeting night on the 24th. Finger food will be provided.
Sunday the 30th September, the same day as the Beers and Gears, Howard will be having an open day at he convent and has also volunteered the convent as the site for raising money for Rotary during the all-of-town garage sale in October. Members are encouraged to bring any unwanted items they think would be suitable to sell in the sale to the convent prior to the day.
After a pleasant meal we all gave our attention to our guest speaker
Guest speaker – Jon Nixon
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.
Dick thanked John for his hard hitting and thought-provoking talk
A Fun Trivia Night
The winning table of Rotarians at the Gamain Trivia NightAlex won the crab crawl…did anyone doubt he wouldn’t?
ON THE LIGHTER SIDE
After the by election in Wagga last week and the recent Leadership spill
QUOTE OF THE WEEK
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.”
DIARY
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
COMMUNITY EVENTS
Sunday, 30th September – Beers & Gears followed by Antique Fire Engine Muster, Coolamon.
Gears and Beers so far has raised!!!!!
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: vacantSecretary: 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
September is Basic Education & Literacy 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
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;
Daryl thanked all those who helped with the catering on Saturday’s charity event for the Randle family. Henk reported did that the food van went at above event – made $550
Food van has to be registered soon & Mark R has completed doing the electrics in the van.
Our proposed guest speaker Jake forgot to turn up to do his talk, so there were some disappointed guests
David Post to talk on Sept 24 to talk on Mate Keeper program.
Wayne reminded members that we need to help cut up the firewood opposite his place for the next firewood raffle.
Neil reminded those rostered onto the next Bingo on Sept 13
– see diary below
Myffy was commended on the last issue of the Chronicle
Howard offered to have the garage sale to raise funds for the Rotary sponsored drought appeal at the Old Convent on the same day as the Monster Town Garage Sale
Jan N won the raffle
See Quote of the week, Club Diary & Community events below.
On the lighter side
QUOTE OF THE WEEK
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”.
Diary
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
Community Events
Saturday, 8th September – Advance Ganmain Trivia Night in Ganmain Hall
Beers & Gears event & Fire Engine Muster, on September 30th
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: vacantSecretary: 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
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
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 planning for catering at this w/e event for the Randall family fundraiser. A roster sent around, but there are a few gaps to be filled. If you are able to help on the day please let Secretary Paul know.
Jake the local police officer will be guest speaker next week. Should be an interesting evening!
Friday Sept 7 – Junior football & netball presentation night; we are catering at the back of the Sport & Rec Club & our club is covering the cost of the meat.
Motion approved that we donate $1000 to the drought appeal which we will send to David Benn, the local coordinator.
Daryl brought up the possibility of changing venue for Bingo to the Uniting Church hall; it was decided that the 6 captains will have a meeting to discuss.
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.
WE STAND WITH YOU
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.
QUOTE OF THE WEEK
Which leader made this quote?
‘The future starts today, not tomorrow!’
Diary
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
Community Events
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
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: vacantSecretary: 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
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
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
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