Coolamon Rotary News Bulletin #40

18 June 201516 June 2015 by John J Glassford

Coolamon Rotary News Bulletin #40

JUNE IS ROTARY FELLOWSHIP MONTH

During June, Rotarians celebrate the fellowship of Rotary. Family and friends of Rotarians, as well as Rotarians, focus on their relationships. There are many opportunities to join Rotary Fellowships around the world which cater to different interests. Join a Fellowship Today!

From Rotary International, “Rotary Fellowships are groups of Rotary members who share a common interest in recreational, activities, sports, hobbies, or professions, further their vocational development with others in the same profession or field, enhance their Rotary experience by exploring new opportunities and making connections around the world.” Here’s a list to view:

Amateur Radio www.ifroar.org
Italian Culture www.ICWRF.net
Antique Automobiles www.achafr.eu
Jazz www.rotaryjazz.com
Authors and Writers www.linkedin.com/groups/FellowshipOfAuthorsAndWriters
Latin Culture www.rotarioslatinos.org
Beer www.rotarybrew.org
Bird Watching www.ifbr.org
Magicians www.rotarianmagician.org
Bowling www.rotariansbowling.org
Magna Graecia www.fellowshipmagnagraecia.org
Canoeing http://sites.google.com/site/canoeingrotarians/
Marathon Running www.rotarianrun.org
Caravanning www.rotarianscaravanning.org.uk
Motorcycling www.ifmr.org
Music www.ifrm.org
Old and Rare Books www.rotaryoldbooks.org
Computer Users http://www.icufr.org/
Cooking www.rotariangourmet.com
Photographers www.ifrp.info
Convention Goers www.conventiongoers.org
Police and Law Enforcement www.polepfr.org
Pre-Columbian Civilizations [email protected]
Cruising www.facebook.com/CruisingRotariansFellowship
Quilters and Fiber Artists www.rotariansquilt.org
Curling www.curlingrotarians.com
Railroads www.ifrr.info
Cycling www.cycling2serve.org
Recreational Vehicles www.rvfweb.org
Doctors www.rotariandoctors.org
Rotary Global History www.rotaryhistoryfellowship.org
Doll Lovers www.rotarydlf.org
Rotary Heritage and History www.rhhif.org
E-Clubs http://rotarianseclubfellowship.org/
Rotary Means Business www.rotarymeansbusiness.com
Editors and Publishers www.facebook.com/groups/IFREP/
Rotary on Stamps www.rotaryonstamps.org
Environment www.envirorotarians.org
Scouting www.ifsr-net.org
Esperanto http://radesperanto.monsite-orange.fr/index.html
Scuba Diving www.ifrsd.org
Fishing www.facebook.com/groups/International
Singles www.rsfinternational.net
Flying www.iffr.org
Skiing www.isfrski.org
Geocaching www.ifgr.org
Social Networks www.rosnf.net
Tennis www.itfr.org
Golf www.igfr-international.com
Total Quality Management www.rotarytqm.it
Home Exchange www.rotarianhomeexchange.com
Travel and Hosting www.ithf.org
Honorary Consuls [email protected]
Wellness and Fitness [email protected]
Horseback Riding [email protected]
Wine www.rotarywine.net

Learn More at: Rotary Fellowships

MEETING MONDAY JUNE 15th. 2015

Tonight we had Don Dyce, Alex Thompson and John Glassford, with help from Sally Farmer and Susan Glassford (members of the G&T team), present a slide show on their recent adventures in Africa.

20 guests were present with 10 members a good turn out wit some potential new members in the audience.

Alex Thompson starred with his Maasai jumps and sheer enjoyment of life.

The presentation covered Mount Kenya Climb, the G&T Safari team, Mount Kenya Safari Club, the Oloimugi Maasai Village, Mathare, The Giraffe Manor, The Sheldrick Elephant orphans, Amboseli National Park, Hout Bay, Cape Town, Kenton-on-Sea and RAGES. PP Ian Jennings presented Alex with a kangaroo pouch.

My favourite two photos from the climb:

Approaching the summit of point Lenana at 4,985 metres.

Looking down at the Harris Tarn way below us.

Dick Jennings put out a call for the following items to go to Bathurst to fill a container for our recently departed Christine Atkinson. Unknown to us Christine was supporting an orphanage in Kenya before her untimely death. Please bring items to next Monday night’s meeting as we need to fill a trailer.

“exercise books, mathematics books, reading books, textas, stickers, maps, posters, scissors, rulers, shoe laces, paintbrushes, paint, play dough, any craft bead items, marbles, matchbox cars, puzzles, cards, games, balls, hand washers, material, cottons, wool, knitting needles, elastic, buttons, ribbons, CD’s, dress up clothes, skipping ropes, black shoe polish, The schools colours are navy, brown and maroon and school uniform items, (red polo shirts, navy shorts, navy trousers, brown slacks and black shoes).

Diary Reminders

*Monday 22nd June Dr. Barney Dalgarno on the NBN and IT.

*Monday, June 29th. Annual Change Over Dinner

Monday July 6th President Wayne Lewis 1st Meeting.

Friday July 18th Up2Date Art Exhibition Opening Night Details Follow.

*Partners and Guests Night.

Apologies for Monday meetings call Ian Jennings on 0428 492 157 BY FRIDAY 12.00 pm.

CLUB CHANGE OVER DATES:

RC WW Kooringal-17th June Country Club, 6.00 p.m. $40

RC West Wyalong-20th June S&C Sports Club, 6.30-7.00 p.m. $35

RC Henty-24th June Henty Civic Centre, 6.30-7.15 p.m. $30

RC Grenfell-24th June Golf Club, 6.30-7.00 p.m. $25

RC Wagga Wagga-Thursday, 25th June Country Club, 6.-6.30 p.m.$40/pp

District Changeover-27th June WW RSL Club, 6.30-7.00 p.m. $35

RC Junee Sunday 28th June at the EX Services Club Lunch Time say 12.00 pm.

RC Coolamon-29th June Coolamon Sport & Rec Club, 6.30-7.00 p.m. $30

RC WW Sunrise-30th June Elements at the Garden, 6.00-6.30 p.m. $45

RC Wollundry 30th June Commercial Club Wagga Wagga 6.30 pm

RC Narrandera 1st July Narrandera Golf Club 6.30 pm $35

ON THE LIGHTER SIDE

This Tricky Puzzle Can Be Solved In 20 Seconds By Most 6-Year Olds. Can You Solve It?

What number is the car parked over?

You have 20 seconds to solve this. GO!

ANZAC Bickies

An elderly man lay dying in his bed. While suffering the agonies of impending death, he suddenly smelled the aroma of his favourite Anzac bickies wafting up the stairs.

He gathered his remaining strength, and lifted himself from the bed. Leaning on the wall, he slowly made his way out of the bedroom, and with even greater effort, gripping the railing with both hands, he crawled downstairs. With laboured breath, he leaned against the door-frame, gazing into the kitchen. Were it not for death’s agony, he would have thought himself already in heaven, for there, spread out upon waxed paper on the kitchen table were literally hundreds of his favourite Anzac bickies!

Was it heaven? Or was it one final act of love from his devoted Aussie wife of sixty years, seeing to it that he left this world a happy man?
Mustering one great final effort, he threw himself towards the table, landing on his knees in rumpled posture. His aged and withered hand trembled towards a biscuit at the edge of the table, when it was suddenly smacked by his wife with a spatula……..

“Leave them alone” she said, “they’re for the funeral.”

ROTARY INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT GARY HUANG

HUANG BIDS FAREWELL

RI President Gary C.K. Huang joined Ravindran on stage to exchange club banners, a convention tradition that unofficially marks the changing of the guard.

The four-day convention in São Paulo attracted more than 14,500 attendees from more than 150 countries. Huang told convention goers that it was an honor to serve them as Rotary president.

“But what I value most [as president] are the conversations with Rotarians that, taken together, tell the story of Rotary,” he said. “Some of their stories make me laugh. Others, which may sound simple and ordinary, deeply move me.”

Huang talked about the projects he visited all over the world during his term, and how much they inspired him.

Rotary International President Gary C.K. Huang and his wife, Corinna, visited Rotary club members in Kenya. They also visited a project site in the Korogocho area of Nairobi, Kenya by the Rotary Club of Muthaiga

Ravi

RI President-elect K.R. Ravindran and his wife, Vanathy, are introduced to the audience at the 2015 Rotary Convention closing plenary session on 9 June in São Paulo, Brazil. The four-day convention attracted more than 14,500 attendees from more than 150 countries.

DISTRICT GOVERNOR DAVID KENNEDY D 9700

I would like to take the opportunity to say THANK YOU.

Thank You for the opportunity to represent the District as your Governor and for the new friends and acquaintances I have been fortunate enough to have made while travelling in the District and beyond.

We are blessed in District 9700 to have the depth of Rotary experience and knowledge to provide willing mentors and advisors for this and other roles and I will look forward to thanking those who have offered me that support and knowledge base.

We have achieved much in this last year and the whole District is able to share I that sense of pride that I certainly feel.

We have seen the establishment of:-

a new Rotaract Club, (Griffith)
our first Interact Club, (Bathurst)
our first Rotary Action Group (RAGES),
a Global Grant to Nepal,
a nett increase in membership, (approx 2%)
a successful new approach to Conferencing,
and we are still working on the formation of a new club, our first eclub which I hope will be completed before the end of June,
We have generously donated as both individual Clubs and the District to disaster areas such as Vanuatu and Nepal,
While still in its infancy we have joined every other District in Australia to have its own Paul Harris Society, one you should consider joining,
Many Clubs have begun to “Lighten Up Rotary” by simplifying protocols and have subsequently seen an upward swing in membership – coincidence? Probably not!
For the tech savvy we have successfully increased the exposure of our District projects through a PR vehicle called facebook – (thanks Julie Stott)

As a group of like-minded people we achieve many great things and without the District Secretary, District Treasurer, Foundation Director, Conference Chair, Assistant Governors, District Directors, Chairs, Coordinators, Trainers, Newsletter Editors and their spouses much of that work may not be completed – so, THANK YOU everyone that helps.

A special thanks to a couple of people that have been essential in maintaining my equilibrium through this year – you know who you are!

ROTARY INFORMATION

Geetha Jayaram, psychiatrist and associate professor at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine (center), is presented the 2014-15 Global Alumni Service to Humanity Award by RI President Gary C.K. Huang (left) and Rotary Foundation Trustee Chair John Kenny. Jayaram has dedicated her life to helping people in her native India overcome mental illnesses.

John Kenny São Paulo, Brazil 8 June 2015 It is both a privilege and an honor to address you this morning as the chairman of the Trustees of The Rotary Foundation and to speak to you about the Foundation. Our Foundation. Rotary’s charity. Indeed, Rotary’s only charity. Most of the great foundations in the world have been created by powerful and rich families, but our Foundation has been created by the giving and the goodwill of thousands of Rotarians, just like you. This is why we are proud to call it our Foundation.

FULL REPORT BELOW:

Trustee Chair

ONLY IN AFRICA

It’s just NOT cricket… without a rhino!

Known for their fierce hunting culture, these Maasai warriors show they are just as skilful when exchanging their spears for cricket bats.

The team today took part in a charity match against the British Army Training Unit Kenya in Nanyuki, at the foot of Mount Kenya.

The Maasai Cricket Warriors team are known for using the sport to raise awareness on HIV/AIDS, women’s issues and poaching.

Today’s game was held at the 90,000-acre Ol Pejeta Conservancy and organised in conjunction with the Australian High Commission.

The cricketers were also pictured with Sudan, who is now the last male of only five remaining northern-white rhinoceroses in the world.

The group also organise cricket safaris into Laikipia, where teams can play the sport in a nature reserve while being watched by wildlife.

Cricket was introduced to the Maasai in 2009 by South African primate researcher Aliya Bauer, who missed the sport while living in Kenya.

She began by teaching schoolchildren, before young Maasai warriors started watching the training sessions and then decided to join in.

MOUNT KENYA 2015 ANZAC DAY CLIMB

The result from the climb will not be know until we close the books at the end of the year December 31st 2015. What we do know is that we have several projects ot support and one being education of the vulnerable and at risk girls from the slums of Nairobi. Here are 4 of the girls that we will support and continue to support into the future.

Neema, Susan, Quinter and Tracy our star pupil. Tracy is doing very well and Quinter is ready to start her college degree for midwifery and then return to Mathare where she lives to help her people. We will continue to raise funds for these girls.

The Mount Kenya 2015 web site can be found here on clicking the banner below:

FOOTNOTE

Advice 1949 for your wife!

LATEST NEWS FROM RAGES.

Staff at the International Animal Rescue centre in Indonesia use the barrows to take 80 young orangutans from their sleeping quarters to ‘school’ each morning.The International Animal Rescue centre in Indonesia houses 80 orangutans, mostly rescued from captive pet trade.

WHY? Because of palm oil and the way to stop this is to stop buying palm oil!

We will work on endangered primates in RAGES as we get mobile.

BESUREIS Band rehearsing for the concert in September.

RAGES WEB SITE

PLEASE CALL ME ANYTIME 02 6927 6027.

Bulletin Editor and Web Site: John Glassford

Yours in Rotary John Glassford Chair 2014 -2015

Rotarian Action Group for Endangered Species

Don’t forget to regularly check our club web site for current information such as bingo rosters and various newsletters from the District Governor, the School of St. Jude’s, the monthly membership on the move newsletter as well as several other club bulletins.

Rotary International President Gary Huang

Governor of District 9700 David Kennedy

Coolamon Club President Garth Perkin

Coolamon Club Secretary Paul Weston

Club Treasurer Henk Hulsman

Coolamon Rotary Club Inc. P.O. Box 23 COOLAMON N.S.W. 2701

Websites of Interest

Coolamon Rotary Club: http://coolamonrotary.com

Road MAPS to Africa a Coolamon Rotary Project: http://www.mountainsofthemoon.org/

Rotary Down Under on line: http://flipflashpages.uniflip.com/2/26587/49598/pub

Mount Kenya 2015 Web Site incorporating the ORK: http://theork.com/

Our Rotary Centennial Twin Club Hout Bay, Cape Town, South Africa: http://www.rotaryhoutbay.org

Rotarian Action Group for Endangered Species RAGES: http://www.endangeredrag.org/#

RI 2016 Seoul Convention

11 June 2015 by John J Glassford

Coolamon Rotary News Bulletin #39

10 June 2015 by John J Glassford

Coolamon Rotary News Bulletin #39

JUNE IS ROTARY FELLOWSHIP MONTH

Why not join ROTI or the fellowship for Rotarians On The Internet?

Current ROTI membership: 2065 members in 100 different countries

Glo with Marilyn Axler and Madhumita Bishnu in Sao Paulo. Good Friends!

How to join ROTI

NO MEETING MONDAY 8th. June Public Holiday

Diary Reminders

Thursday 11^th June, BINGO Ian Durham (Captain), Myffy Collette, Ted Hutcheon, Bernadette Milne

Sunday 14th June PE Wayne Lewis New Board Planning Meeting 7.00 pm at the Club.

*Monday 15th June Don Dyce and John Glassford on the Mount Kenya ANZAC Day Climb

*Monday 22nd June Dr. Barney Dalgarno on the NBN and IT.

*Monday, June 29th. Annual Change Over Dinner

Monday July 6th President Wayne Lewis 1st Meeting.

*Partners and Guests Night.

Apologies for Monday meetings call Ian Jennings on 0428 492 157 BY FRIDAY 12.00 pm.

CLUB CHANGE OVER DATES:

RC Wagga Wagga Murrumbidgee-12th June Mercure Motel, 6-6.30 p.m. $45

RC WW Kooringal-17th June Country Club, 6.00 p.m. $40

RC West Wyalong-20th June S&C Sports Club, 6.30-7.00 p.m. $35

RC Henty-24th June Henty Civic Centre, 6.30-7.15 p.m. $30

RC Grenfell-24th June Golf Club, 6.30-7.00 p.m. $25

RC Wagga Wagga-Thursday, 25th June Country Club, 6.-6.30 p.m.$40/pp

District Changeover-27th June WW RSL Club, 6.30-7.00 p.m. $35

RC Junee Sunday 28th June at the EX Services Club Lunch Time say 12.00 pm.

RC Coolamon-29th June Coolamon Sport & Rec Club, 6.30-7.00 p.m. $30

RC WW Sunrise-30th June Elements at the Garden, 6.00-6.30 p.m. $45

RC Wollundry 30th June Commercial Club Wagga Wagga 6.30 pm

RC Narrandera 1st July Narrandera Golf Club 6.30 pm $35

ON THE LIGHTER SIDE

The Meteor

As a jet was flying over Arizona on a clear day, the copilot was providing his passengers with a running commentary about landmarks over the PA system.
Coming up on the right, you can see the Meteor Crater, which is a major tourist attraction in northern Arizona. It was formed when a lump of nickel and iron, roughly 150 feet in diameter and weighing 300,000 tons, struck the earth 50,000 years ago at about 40,000 miles an hour, scattering white-hot debris for miles in every direction. The hole measures nearly a mile across and is 570 feet deep.
The Blonde lady sitting next to me exclaimed: Wow, look! It just missed the highway!

ROTARY INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT GARY HUANG

DISTRICT GOVERNOR DAVID KENNEDY D 9700

August is Membership Month — the perfect time to recruit new club members and find ways to get members more involved. Interact, Rotaract, and Rotary clubs are all powered by members. Our clubs thrive when we connect with new friends, welcome new voices at our meetings, and work together to improve life in our communities.

What’s the easiest way to invite new members? Just ask! At your next club meeting, brainstorm a compelling answer to the question, “What is Interact?” or “What is Rotaract?” or “What is Rotary?” so that a prospective member’s next question will be, “How do I join?”

See more

ROTARY INFORMATION

ONLY IN AFRICA

Seen in Cape Town

Teeth for sale.

MOUNT KENYA 2015 ANZAC DAY CLIMB

After the climb and the safari by the ladies we all met up at the Mount Kenya Safari Club on the Equator. This hotel was first built by William Holden the actor. Beautiful way to unwind and rest after the mighty effort we all put into the climb itself.

The Mount Kenya 2015 web site can be found here on clicking the banner below:

FOOTNOTE

VIVID SYDNEY WELL WORTH THE VISIT.

LATEST NEWS FROM RAGES.

Please welcome – one of the star guests of our campaign.

Helen Patricia Sharman, OBE PhD, is a British chemist who became the first Briton in space and the first woman to visit the Mir space station in 1991. Helen is one of the most remarkable, beautiful, enigmatic woman that we have ever met. And it is our biggest pleasure and honour to have her on this campaign. Please stay tuned for our video channel where Helen is our star guest and her message for One Fight. Unite.

RAGES WEB SITE

PLEASE CALL ME ANYTIME 02 6927 6027.

Bulletin Editor and Web Site: John Glassford

Yours in Rotary John Glassford Chair 2014 -2015

Rotarian Action Group for Endangered Species

Rotary International President Gary Huang

Governor of District 9700 David Kennedy

Coolamon Club President Garth Perkin

Coolamon Club Secretary Paul Weston

Club Treasurer Henk Hulsman

Coolamon Rotary Club Inc. P.O. Box 23 COOLAMON N.S.W. 2701

Websites of Interest

Coolamon Rotary Club: http://coolamonrotary.com

Road MAPS to Africa a Coolamon Rotary Project: http://www.mountainsofthemoon.org/

Rotary Down Under on line: http://flipflashpages.uniflip.com/2/26587/49598/pub

Mount Kenya 2015 Web Site incorporating the ORK: http://theork.com/

Our Rotary Centennial Twin Club Hout Bay, Cape Town, South Africa: http://www.rotaryhoutbay.org

Rotarian Action Group for Endangered Species RAGES: http://www.endangeredrag.org/#

Rotary International Sao Paulo Convention Opens

8 June 2015 by John J Glassford

Coolamon Rotary News Bulletin #38

3 June 20153 June 2015 by John J Glassford

Coolamon Rotary News Bulletin #38

JUNE IS ROTARY FELLOWSHIP MONTH

ROTARY MEANS BUSINESS FELLOWSHIP

Mission Statement

Rotary Means Business encourages Rotarians to support the success of their fellow Rotarians by doing business with them, and by referring others to them.

“If any one tells you that it is reprehensible to make a dollar or two for the wife and babies from club associates in straightforward business transactions, tell that person that some foreign substance has gotten into his carburetor.”

(Paul P. Harris, January 1911)

MEETING MONDAY JUNE 1st. 2015

We had 28 members and guest along to hear President Garth talk on his visit to Nepal. Among our guests were Lyn and Warren Charlton, Heather McKinley, Flavio, Alessandro, Susan Glassford, Alex Thompson, Maureen Hulsman, Marg Perkin, Helen Lewis. Visiting Rotarains were AG Alan Sharp and Father Michael Perrot.

The Red Shield appeal raised $1461. Well done to Ted Hutcheon and the volunteers. Henk, Ian Jennings, Garth, Bernadette, Myffy, Mark and Sharon.

Garth put out an appeal for the late Christine Atkinson’s appeal for sheets and clothes for an orphanage on South Africa that Christine was supporting.

No meeting next Monday however there is a board meeting at Garth’s for 7.30 pm Monday 8th June.

PE Wayne Lewis has a planning meeting for the 2015-2016 board at the Club on Sunday 14th June at 7 pm.

GUEST SPEAKER GARTH PERKIN ON NEPAL:

Namaste Garth!

Garth gave a comprehensive talk on his and Marg’s visit to Nepal in late April. Including a description of the earthquake although they were 80 ks form the epicentre they still felt it.

Marg went over with Garth with the Rotary Cub of Kyneton to do some teaching for hearing impaired people. Garth was here to help with teaching basic English. This is a RAWCS project to:

To foster and support initiatives of benefit to the Nepali people, including but not restricted to initiatives directed towards:

* community-run schools that improve the quality of education for Nepalis

* local health services that support rural communities in Nepal

* community projects that bring jobs and opportunities to Nepali villages

Read their newsletter here: http://nepalaid.org.au/

Well done Garth and Marg there were some great videos og Garth dancing as well as Marg you had to be at our meeting to enjoy that!

Members are reminded that our fees are due on July 1st as are the Club Social membership dues.

Diary Reminders

Saturday, 6th June – Tuesday 9th June: 2015 RI Convention Sao Paulo BRAZIL.

Monday 8th June Public Holiday Board Meeting at Garth and Marg Perkin’s House.

Thursday 11^th June, BINGO Ian Durham (Captain), Myffy Collette, Ted Hutcheon, Bernadette Milne

Sunday 14th June New Board Planning Meeting 7.00 pm at the Club.

*Monday 15th June Don Dyce and John Glassford on the Mount Kenya ANZAC Day Climb

*Monday 22nd June Dr. Barney Dalgarno on the NBN and IT.

*Monday, June 29th. Annual Change Over Dinner

Monday July 6th President Wayne Lewis 1st Meeting.

*Partners and Guests Night.

Apologies for Monday meetings call Ian Jennings on 0428 492 157 BY FRIDAY 12.00 pm.

CLUB CHANGE OVER DATES:

RC Wagga Wagga Murrumbidgee-12th June Mercure Motel, 6-6.30 p.m. $45

RC WW Kooringal-17th June Country Club, 6.00 p.m. $40

RC West Wyalong-20th June S&C Sports Club, 6.30-7.00 p.m. $35

RC Henty-24th June Henty Civic Centre, 6.30-7.15 p.m. $30

RC Grenfell-24th June Golf Club, 6.30-7.00 p.m. $25

RC Wagga Wagga-Thursday, 25th June Country Club, 6.-6.30 p.m.$40/pp

District Changeover-27th June WW RSL Club, 6.30-7.00 p.m. $35

RC Junee Sunday 28th June at the EX Services Club Lunch Time say 12.00 pm.

RC Coolamon-29th June Coolamon Sport & Rec Club, 6.30-7.00 p.m. $30

RC WW Sunrise-30th June Elements at the Garden, 6.00-6.30 p.m. $45

RC Wollundry 30th June Commercial Club Wagga Wagga 6.30 pm

RC Narrandera 1st July Narrandera Golf Club 6.30 pm $35

ON THE LIGHTER SIDE

The Vicar and the Fish

As it was such a nice day, the vicar called the church to say he was too sick to take the morning service that Sunday. He loaded up his fishing gear and went down the beach. God, watching from above, didn’t think he should get away with this. He called one of his angels over to watch what he was going to do. The Vicar cast his line and immediately caught a 100kg fish, the biggest he had ever seen let alone caught.’i thought you were going to punish him’ said the angel, disappointed.

‘ I have’ god replied ‘who is he going to tell?’

Paddy and Murphy

Paddy & Murphy are working on a building site.Paddy says to Murphy ‘Im gonna have the day off, I’m gonna pretend I’m mad!’He climbs up the rafters , hangs upside down & shouts ‘I’M A LIGHTBULB! I’M A LIGHTBULB!’

Murphy watches in amazement!The Foreman shouts ‘Paddy you’re mad, go home.’So he leaves the site.Murphy starts packing his kit up to leave as well.’Where are you going?’ asks the Foreman.’I cant work in the dark! ‘ says Murphy.

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ROTARY INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT GARY HUANG

Rotary International President Gary C.K. Huang and his wife, Corinna, visited Rotary club members in Shanghai. They also attended the charter ceremony event for the Rotary Club of Shanghai West.

RI President Gary’s JUNE 2015 Message

When I began this Rotary year as your president, I wanted us, above all, to Light Up Rotary. I wanted us to share with the world how many wonderful friendships and experiences we have found in Rotary, and how Rotary has transformed and enriched our lives. I knew that by telling others about Rotary, we would increase membership, build stronger clubs, and improve our ability to help people in need.

As we end this 2014-15 Rotary year, I am honored by your response and will always be grateful for how you have risen to this challenge. You have answered my call to Light Up Rotary by holding many successful Rotary Day celebrations in your communities; you have outdone yourselves in your contributions to our Rotary Foundation; and you have moved all of Rotary forward with new members and new clubs.

FULL MESSAGE HERE

DISTRICT GOVERNOR DAVID KENNEDY D 9700

Enjoying 20th anniversary dinner for Bathurst Daybreak

Bowelscan Report 2014 for this Northern area of Rotary District 9700.

With the introduction of the new iFOBT Bowelscan kits in 2014, there has been a marked increase in the number of ‘positive” tests to 11.86% of the total number of kits returned for testing, compared with 0.78% in 2013 when the old coloscreen kits were in use. All those people with a ‘positive” test have been referred to their doctors for further consultation, and their doctors also informed.

Each Rotary Club in this Northern area have been posted a copy of the report.

This is very impressive.

David Swallow

Coordinator, Bowelscan District Committee.

ROTARY INFORMATION

Change over time and many clubs are into planning their change over dinner and some have already completed theirs. Here are some photos form the change over dinner for the Rotary Club of Nairobi East rotary installation congratulations to Nana . . Did I just subscribe into climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro in December? They are aiming to create a world record for the number of climbers to reach Uhuru Point on Kilimanjaro.

District 9212 has now added and chartered three new Rotary Club’s of Nyali, Mombasa Downtown and Mambrui. Then chartered a new Rotaract Club in Mombasa North Coast Medical College. That makes 27 new Rotary Clubs by DG Bimal Kantaria.

ONLY IN AFRICA

Barrow Boy!

MOUNT KENYA 2015 ANZAC DAY CLIMB

One of the many things that we did apart from climbing Mount Kenya was to enjoy some of the sights and places of interest. While we stayed at the Outspan Hotel in Nyeri we learned that Lord Robert Baden-Powell and his wife Olave, lived in a cottage in the hotel grounds for three years until his death, called PAXTU. Baden-Powell is also buried in Nyeri.

The Mount Kenya 2015 web site can be found here on clicking the banner below:

FOOTNOTE

Last Saturday night the Ganmain Hall was host to Champagne Flutes and several of our members attended. A great night by all accounts in aid of the Ganmain Hall.

LATEST NEWS FROM RAGES.

The poster campaign is hotting up and here are some of the latest to Say NO!

Can you name all 9 who have signed? First in with the correct answer gets a Say NO! T Shirt.

May 30th was the anniversary of Satoa’s murder by poachers in Tsavo Easy National Park.

REQUIESCANT IN PACE SATOA

RAGES WEB SITE

PLEASE CALL ME ANYTIME 02 6927 6027.

Bulletin Editor and Web Site: John Glassford

Yours in Rotary John Glassford Chair 2014 -2015

Rotarian Action Group for Endangered Species

Rotary International President Gary Huang

Governor of District 9700 David Kennedy

Coolamon Club President Garth Perkin

Coolamon Club Secretary Paul Weston

Club Treasurer Henk Hulsman

Coolamon Rotary Club Inc. P.O. Box 23 COOLAMON N.S.W. 2701

Websites of Interest

Coolamon Rotary Club: http://coolamonrotary.com

Road MAPS to Africa a Coolamon Rotary Project: http://www.mountainsofthemoon.org/

Rotary Down Under on line: http://flipflashpages.uniflip.com/2/26587/49598/pub

Mount Kenya 2015 Web Site incorporating the ORK: http://theork.com/

Our Rotary Centennial Twin Club Hout Bay, Cape Town, South Africa: http://www.rotaryhoutbay.org

Rotarian Action Group for Endangered Species RAGES: http://www.endangeredrag.org/#

Coolamon Rotary News Bulletin #36/37

27 May 2015 by John J Glassford

Coolamon Rotary News Bulletin #36/37

MAY IS R.I. CONVENTION or RICON MONTH

Next week the Rotary International Conference or RICON opens in Brazil.

The Programme Highlights

Brazilian music superstar Ivete Sangalo, a Latin Grammy Award-winning singer and songwriter, will perform at the closing plenary session of the 2015 Rotary International Convention in São Paulo, 9 June. Sangalo’s music is a high-energy fusion of Afro-Brazilian sounds called axé.

MEETINGS MONDAY MAY 18th & 25th. 2015

Covering two meetings in this bulletin.

Monday 18th we had Winfred Holzapel as our guest speaker. Winfred is a fine young man and a great choice to go to the National Youth Science Forum in Canberra. Winfred gave a great account of the 2 weeks spent there and it is obvious that Winfred enjoyed the experience immensely.

The main benefit that he got from the forum was to meet 400 like minded young people from all over Australia. As well Winfred was able to see a flight simulator for the Lockheed F35 fighter jet. It was a most interesting talk and we are very proud to know this young future scientific engineer, and to have sponsored him to the Forum.

PP Ian Jennings presents the Roo Pouch to Winfred.

Dick Jennings fines Myffy and Bernadette.

Now to last Monday night. Again another excellent turn out of members, guests and friends. All in all 20 people were present on a cold night. David Benn from Wollundry Rotary made up a meeting with us and recited 3 very funny poems for us.

Maree Bernoth was our guest speaker. Maree works at the Charles Sturt University as a lecturer in Nursing, Midwifery, and Indigenous Health. Maree was accompanied by her husband Max.

Maree spoke on Community and what it means in today’s Australian society. A good look at what community means and how our rural areas lack service in aged care and more work is being done on research into this area of our health service.

Maree and Max did say that they found a wonderful community in the people of Coolamon and felt very welcome in Coolamon. “Coolamon owns their community”, is a great way to look at how rural areas look after their own.

Maree went on to advise us all to have a guardian with power of attorney to speak for ourselves when we are unable to do so.

Maree receives a vote of thanks and a Roo Pouch from Don Dyce.

Reminders:

Bingo made a profit of $303 thanks Grahame Miles. Next night is June 11th see diary for roster.

Red Shield see Ted Hutcheon who will be at Foodworks on Saturday and the Ganmain Football on Sunday upcoming.

Ardlethan Chemist needs some prostrate testing kits.

Trevor Parkes won the raffle.

JUST FOR FUN!

Tree Bike

GO BLUES!!

Ellen

A man observed a woman in the grocery store with a three year old girl in her basket. As they passed the cookie section, the child asked for cookies and her mother told her “no.” The little girl immediately began to whine and fuss, and the mother said quietly, “Now Ellen, we just have half of the aisles left to go through; don’t be upset. It won’t be long.”

He passed the Mother again in the candy aisle. Of course, the little girl began to shout for candy. When she was told she couldn’t have any, she began to cry. The mother said, “There, there, Ellen, don’t cry. Only two more aisles to go, and then we’ll be checking out.”

The man again happened to be behind the pair at the check-out, where the little girl immediately began to clamor for gum and burst into a terrible tantrum upon discovering there would be no gum purchased today. The mother patiently said, “Ellen, we’ll be through this check out stand in five minutes, and then you can go home and have a nice nap.”

The man followed them out to the parking lot and stopped the woman to compliment her. “I couldn’t help noticing how patient you were with little Ellen…”

The mother broke in, “My little girl’s name is Tammy… I’m Ellen.”

{They will get better!!}

Diary Reminders

Monday 1st June Guest Speaker Garth Perkin on Nepal

Saturday, 6th June – Tuesday 9th June: 2015 RI Convention Sao Paulo BRAZIL.

Monday 8th June Public Holiday Board Meeting at Garth and Marg Perkin’s House.

Thursday 11^th June, BINGO Ian Durham (Captain), Myffy Collette, Ted Hutcheon, Bernadette Milne

Monday 15th June Don Dyce and John Glassford on the Mount Kenya ANZAC Day Climb

Monday 22nd June Dr. Barney Dalgarno on the NBN and IT.

*Monday, June 29th. Annual Change Over Dinner

Monday July 6th President Wayne Lewis 1st Meeting.

*Partners and Guests Night.

Apologies for Monday meetings call Ian Jennings on 0428 880 158 or 6927 3521 BY FRIDAY 12.00 pm.

ROTARY INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT GARY HUANG

President Huang and Corinna, pictured with Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta and First Lady Margaret Kenyatta.

President Huang and his wife Corinna, with District 9212 Governor Bimal Kantaria (2nd from right) and his wife Hiral with First Lady Margaret Kenyatta.

Bimal Kantaria has joined the RAGES Executive Board.

DISTRICT GOVERNOR DAVID KENNEDY D 9700

NEPAL AND SHELTERBOX

Check out the latest images from our response in Nepal to see some of the people we have been helping, along with some of the difficult terrain our teams have had to cross to reach remote communities: https://flic.kr/s/aHsk9ZStqh

ROTARY INFORMATION

27 New Clubs This Year in D9212

One of the great things about Rotary is that you get to visit other clubs when you travel abroad or within Australia. We were luck to be in Kenya for the D9212 Conference at Diani Beach near Mombasa. We were also lucky to be the first international visitors to two brand new Rotary Clubs one in Nyeri and the other in Nairobi.

DG Bimal Kantaria has chartered 27, yes, 27 NEW Rotary clubs in his year as DG. All the members at the D9212 Conference were young, hardly a grey hair in view. This is refreshing and encouraging so what are they dong that we are not. Seems to me that the y have brought the fun back into Rotary with so much laughter and good times. They also do a lot of community work in Kenya, Ethiopia, Eritrea and South Sudan.

Here are some photos from the latest club Limuru chartered this week and sponsored by a Rotaract Club!

ONLY IN AFRICA

Can you go home and be greeted like family after 50 years away. Just had these photos sent to me from Kenya via Karunguru Estates the owners of our old coffee farm we called Ridge Estate. It was a wonderful day for me and we were treated like family. The New Zealand flag is for my father George who planted all the coffee trees on around 700 acres. Dad also built the home from 1920-1928 and then my Mother added to it. All the stone was quarried on the farm. Mum built the dining room which could seat 33! Kibby Karithi who with his family own the property, called it the ballroom! Great day and uplifting to see the old home being loved and lived in with a great family.

MOUNT KENYA 2015 ANZAC DAY CLIMB

Well the climb is done and dusted. HOWEVER the fund raising continues with talks by our team over the next few months. Here are the members of our team on Mount Kenya:

The Mount Kenya 2015 web site can be found here on clicking the banner below:

FOOTNOTE

LATEST NEWS FROM RAGES.

One of the major reasons for the African adventure was to establish what Rotary can do on the ground in Kenya and South Africa to help stop the poaching.

Can you imagine a world without rhinos, elephants and lions? Over 30,000 elephants killed last year and only 400,000 remain not sure of the accuracy of these figures, some say a whole lot less. We know that in South Africa alone 1,215 rhinos were killed last year and the number is going up as we speak. We know that there are around 20,000 Southern White Rhinos left and under 5,000 black rhinos. 5 Northern Black Rhinos are left but all beyond breeding, now they are all but extinct.

We met and looked at three great organisations working on the front line of this war in Kenya and South Africa:

1. The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust for elephants. Kenya

2. The Chipembere Rhino Foundation for rhinos. South Africa

3. The Jane Goodall Institute and Jane’s Roots & Shoots Projects. (Dr Dame Jane Goodall is our Patron). Kenya and South Africa.

There will be a May newsletter done asap for all our members.

Here is a video of Dr William Fowlds done for RAGES:

Thandi and her baby Thembe; Thandi was poached and Dr Fowlds saved her.

RAGES WEB SITE

PLEASE CALL ME ANYTIME 02 6927 6027.

Bulletin Editor and Web Site: John Glassford

Yours in Rotary John Glassford Chair 2014 -2015

Rotarian Action Group for Endangered Species

Rotary International President Gary Huang

Governor of District 9700 David Kennedy

Coolamon Club President Garth Perkin

Coolamon Club Secretary Paul Weston

Club Treasurer Henk Hulsman

Coolamon Rotary Club Inc. P.O. Box 23 COOLAMON N.S.W. 2701

Websites of Interest

Coolamon Rotary Club: http://coolamonrotary.com

Road MAPS to Africa a Coolamon Rotary Project: http://www.mountainsofthemoon.org/

Rotary Down Under on line: http://flipflashpages.uniflip.com/2/26587/49598/pub

Mount Kenya 2015 Web Site incorporating the ORK: http://theork.com/

Our Rotary Centennial Twin Club Hout Bay, Cape Town, South Africa: http://www.rotaryhoutbay.org

Rotarian Action Group for Endangered Species RAGES: http://www.endangeredrag.org/#

Mount Kenya 2015

26 May 20151 May 2015 by John J Glassford

Mt Kenya Rotary climbing team conducts Anzac Day Ceremony to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Gallipoli Landing which happened on the 25th April 1915.

The ceremony starts after a minute or so will edit when I get the time.

In Kenya!

16 April 2015 by John J Glassford

Just a quick post top all our members Don Dyce, Sally Farmer, Susan and I are plus the team are well settled in for the D9212 Conference some photos.

Coolamon Rotary News Bulletin #31

29 March 2015 by John J Glassford

Coolamon Rotary News Bulletin #31

THIS WILL DEFINITELY BE MY LAST BULLETIN FOR SOME TIME AT LEAST UNTIL WE RETURN FROM KENYA AND SOUTH AFRICA. It will be another African themed bulletin this week, surprise surprise!

MARCH IS ROTARY LITERACY MONTH

80% of schools in Kenya do not have a library. Thanks to our education programme and the generosity of Rita and Charles Field-Marsham, the children of Lewa School now have access to this important learning resource.

INVESTING IN EDUCATION

Yesterday, Lewa and Lewa Downs Primary School held a ceremony to officially open the school’s new and beautiful library! The library was sponsored by the Rita and Charles Field-Marsham Foundation through the Lewa Education Programme.

While this may not be news in many parts of the world, in Kenya, 80% of schools have no library, making Lewa School one of the few to own this crucial learning resource. The impact of libraries on learning is invaluable and these students now have an exciting opportunity to discover the world, gain new knowledge and explore limitless opportunities.

Rita Field-Marsham says:
“Our vision is to provide every school aged child in Kenya with a quality library and we feel very fortunate that Lewa has helped us deliver this vision for the students of Lewa Downs Primary and the Lewa community.”

The children, teachers and parents of Lewa School were beyond jubilant, immensely grateful not only for this new library, but Lewa’s support over the years.

MEETING MONDAY MARCH 23rd. 2015

“Our guest speaker Monday night was Vanessa Warren, who gave a very interesting talk on her experience in North Dakota as an exchange employee in an ag services company. Vanessa, a local girl who obtained a BSc in agriculture from Charles Sturt Uni, works as an agronomist with Delta Ag in Coolamon. She took a leave of absence last year to work for nearly a year in North Dakota (near the border with Canada) and experienced a very different climate and way of farming.

The extremes of temperature (from -40C to +40C) and low rainfall, combined with boggy soils, makes for very different farming from the Riverina. Vanessa gained some very interesting work experience, and enjoyed the hospitality shown to her by the locals, who welcomed Vanessa into their community. Vanessa is now back in Coolamon, with her life enriched by this experience. Neil Munro formally thanked Vanessa and presented her with a gift of appreciation.”

By: PP Paul Weston

PP Neil Munro thanks Vanessa Warren

SHELTERBOX APPEAL

Last week the club collected a ShelterBox from Wagga Wagga Wollundry and set it up in Ganmain on the Saturday and followed that up with another display in Coolamon on Friday.

The whole exercise to raise funds for 2 ShelterBoxes for the Vanuatu cyclone appeal met our goals and we raised just over $2,000 which is enough for 2 ShelterBoxes for Vanuatu. Thank you to all who volunteered on the two days. Well done Ganmain raising over one third of the total $2,000.

Myffy and Bernadette in Ganmain.

The two Ians in Coolamon.

JUST FOR FUN!

Zebra Laundry

Diary Reminders

***Monday 30th March Farewell Dinner for the Mount Kenya Teams and the team of 2 going to Nepal.

We have 19 joining this meeting with 13 out of the 16 intrepid travelers to Kenya and South Africa attending please join us to wish the teams bon voyage “na Safari Jema”.

Saturday April 4th ROTARY EASTER MARKETS in COOLAMON.

BINGO Thursday 9^th April, 2015 Ian Jennings (Captain), Ted Hutcheon, John Glassford, Mark Reardon

Saturday 11th April – Sunday May 10th Mount Kenya ANZAC Day 2015 Climb in Kenya.

April 13th-April 20th RYLA Camp

Sunday May 3rd D9700 Assembly at West Wyalong venue West Wyalong High School.

BINGO Thursday 14^thMay, Grahame Miles (Captain), Paul Weston, Wayne Lewis, Dick Jennings

Saturday 6th June – Tuesday 9th June 2015 RI Convention Sao Paulo BRAZIL.

*Monday June 29th. Annual Change Over Dinner

*Partners and Guests Night.

Apologies for Monday meetings call Christine Atkinson on 0427 880 158 or 6927 3521 BY FRIDAY 12.00 pm.

ROTARY INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT GARY HUANG

Rotary International President Gary C.K. Huang and his wife, Corinna, visited Rotarians in Uruguay. President Huang also visited a statue of Chinese philosopher, Confucius.

DISTRICT GOVERNOR DAVID KENNEDY D 9700

D 9700 DISCON

It was an excellent conference with some 252 delegates including 7 from Coolamon. The talk by Dr Luc from the Democratic Republic of the Congo was a highlight among many highlights. Thanks go to DG David and the Conference Chair Harry Howard for making the two days affordable, efficient and most enjoyable. Here are some photos courtesy of PDG John Egan:

ON THE LIGHTER SIDE

In Seven Days

In the beginning God created day and night. He created day for footy matches, going to the beach and barbies. He created night for going prawning, sleeping and barbies. God saw that it was good.

Evening came and morning came and it was the second Day.
On the Second Day God created water – for surfing, swimming and barbies on the beach. God saw that it was good. Evening came and morning came and it was the Third Day.

On the Third Day God created the Earth to bring forth plants – to provide tobacco, malt and yeast for beer and wood for barbies. God saw that it was good. Evening came and morning came and it was the Fourth Day.

On the Fourth Day God created animals and crustaceans for chops, sausages, steak and prawns for barbies. God saw that it was good. Evening came and morning came and it was the Fifth Day.

On the Fifth day God created a bloke – to go to the footy, enjoy the beach, drink the beer and eat the meat and prawns at barbies. God saw that it was good. Evening came and morning came and it was the Sixth Day

On the Sixth Day God saw that this bloke was lonely and needed someone to go to the footy, surf, drink beer, eat and stand around the barbie with. So God created Mates, and God saw that they were good blokes. God saw that it was good. Evening came and morning came and it was the Seventh Day.

On the Seventh Day God looked around at the twinkling barbie fires, heard the hiss of opening beer cans and the raucous laughter of all the Blokes, smelled the aroma of grilled chops and sizzling prawns and God saw that it was good. well almost good. God saw that the blokes were tired and needed a rest.

So God created Sheilas – to clean the house, bear children, wash, cook and clean the barbie. God saw that it was not just good, it was better than that, it was bloody great!

IT WAS AUSTRALIA !!

ROTARY INFORMATION

Seung Jin Kim shows off his sail emblazoned with the End Polio Now logo before setting off on his voyage around the globe.

Photo Credit: Courtesy of District 3260

Enjoying calm winds and peaceful Pacific waters, Seung Jin Kim dove off his 43-foot sailboat, the Arapani, to swim with some dolphins nearby. The serenity that day near the equator was a stark contrast to the 60 mph winds and 23-foot waves he had to fight around Cape Horn, the southern tip of South America. But Kim, a veteran sailor and member of the Rotary Club of Seokmun, in Chungcheongnam, Korea, expected such challenges when he set out in mid-October on a 25,600-mile journey around the world. In addition to fulfilling a lifelong dream, Kim is using the trip to raise awareness and funds — his goal is $200,000 or more — for Rotary’s End Polio Now campaign.

Seung Jin Kim, a member of the Rotary Club of Seokmum, in Chungcheongnam, Korea, receives encouragement before embarking in October on a 25,600-mile, around-the-world voyage to raise awareness and money for polio eradication.

Photo Credit: Courtesy of District 3260

ONLY IN AFRICA

Seen in Nairobi it is raining heavily in Kenya and snowing on Mount Kenya above 4,000 metres.

OUT OF AFRICA

We are staying at the Outspan Hotel in Nyeri on our way to the mountain and on the way back. The Outspan is famous for Lord Baden-Powell and his cottage is there which we will visit, now a museum:

How about taking a break from the hustle and bustle of town life and escape to Outspan and enjoy your breakfast or dinner as you enjoy the view of the sunrise or sunset over Mt. Kenya, indulge your friends & family with our diverse list of activities available from our Snooker room to taking a tour of our world renowned Lord Baden Powell Museum.

MOUNT KENYA 2015 ANZAC DAY CLIMB

This will be a permanent section for the next 12 months in our weekly bulletin and I will update stories to this article as and when we get them. The Australian Commonwealth Department of Veterans Affairs have approved our application to be part of the Centenary for ANZAC and we are allowed to use the logo below with some rules on it’s use:

The Mount Kenya 2015 web site can be found here on clicking the banner below:

One of the reasons I am climbing Mount Kenya is to look at the Lewis Glacier, walk on it as it will not be there much longer due to global warming this evidence is beyond discussion now and this evidence proves it once and for all and it is MAN MADE there is NO doubt; the jury is in and the verdict has been reached. WE ARE GUILTY!

The main reason that I am climbing Mount Kenya is to honour my Father George James Glassford on ANZAC Day 100 years since he landed at Gallipoli. I will wear his medals for the first and last time before I hand them over to my eldest son Sean. These medals were the only ones awarded to the British Forces in World War 1 and are known as Pip, Squeak and Wilfred after a Daily Mirror cartoon published in 1920.

It concerned the adventures of an orphaned family of animals. Pip, who assumed the “father” role, was a dog, while the “mother”, Squeak, was a penguin. Wilfred was the “young child” and was a rabbit with very long ears.^[

They are the 1914-1915 Star Medal, the British War Medal and the Victory Medal.

FOOTNOTE

DG David Kennedy launched the Mount Kenya Crowd Funding web site campaign at the D9700 conference and please send this email onto your friends and associates asking for their support, just copy and paste:

Our Rotary climbing team is off again, this time to climb Mount Kenya on ANZAC Day 2015 April 25th to raise funds for Legacy Australia and their support of Australia’s war widows and orphans. At the same time continue our education and health projects in Kenya and South Africa.

We are looking for your support, pure and simple.

Please join the Rotary Clubs of Coolamon and Wagga Wagga Sunrise in Australia’s greatest and unique fundraiser for Legacy Australia and Children’s Education in Africa. Visit our crowd funding site! See how it works; watch the two minute video; get involved and make a secure donation, “go the distance” and “pick a perk” and help us to help those less fortunate than ourselves.

Follow our party’s fundraising Climb up Mount Kenya on Anzac Day 2015.

Click on the link below to see our Crowd Funding site and please forward this invitation to all your friends and relatives, especially your children, nieces and nephews, asking them to forward this email onto their friends.

‘Rotary Mount Kenya Climb’

THANK YOU!

LATEST NEWS FROM RAGES.

Our latest signing is none other than Dr. Dame Daphne Sheldrick D.B.E. Dame Daphne started the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust and rescues orphaned elephants due to the poaching crisis in Kenya. This lady is an angel:

There is much written about Dr. Dame Daphne Sheldrick DBE and for us the following statements attributed to her about elephants sum up the Lady, an angel in our midst, a Dame of the British Empire. “They share with us a strong sense of family and they also share with us a deep sense of death. I know that they grieve and they mourn, just as we do at the loss of a loved one and that they shed tears and suffer depression. They have a sense of compassion that projects beyond their own kind and can extend to other species in distress. They help one another in adversity, miss absent loved ones, and when you know them really well, you can see that they even smile when having fun and are happy.”

And we are smiling, thank you so much Dame Daphne Sheldrick.

We will be having a meeting with Dame Daphne on May 1st in Nairobi at her orphanage for baby elephants.

For Dame Daphne’s amazing work please visit: http://www.sheldrickwildlifetrust.org

POST SCRIPT

That is all for the regular bulletin HOWEVER when time permits and with your blessing, over the next 2 months or so I will do my best to send you updates on the progress of the trip to Kenya and South Africa and RAGES.

RAGES WEB SITE

PLEASE CALL ME ANYTIME 02 6927 6027.

Bulletin Editor and Web Site: John Glassford

Yours in Rotary John Glassford Chair 2014 -2015

Rotarian Action Group for Endangered Species

Rotary International President Gary Huang

Governor of District 9700 David Kennedy

Coolamon Club President Garth Perkin

Coolamon Club Secretary Paul Weston

Club Treasurer Henk Hulsman

Coolamon Rotary Club Inc. P.O. Box 23 COOLAMON N.S.W. 2701

Websites of Interest

Coolamon Rotary Club: http://coolamonrotary.com

Road MAPS to Africa a Coolamon Rotary Project: http://www.mountainsofthemoon.org/

Rotary Down Under on line: http://flipflashpages.uniflip.com/2/26587/49598/pub

Mount Kenya 2015 Web Site incorporating the ORK: http://theork.com/

Our Rotary Centennial Twin Club Hout Bay, Cape Town, South Africa: http://www.rotaryhoutbay.org

Rotarian Action Group for Endangered Species RAGES: http://www.endangeredrag.org/#

MOUNT KENYA WINE PROMOTION

27 May 201518 March 2015 by John J Glassford

LITTLEDALE FINE WINES SUPPORT THE ANZAC DAY MOUNT KENYA CLIMB.

We are pleased to announce that we have the support and sponsorship of Littledale Fine Wines from Sydney. They have put together a special package for their wines with a generous discount and a donation of $18 for every dozen of their wines they sell via this campaign.

To order your dozen go to the following website please and use the code ANZAC1:

LITTLEDALE FINE WINES FOR LEGACY AUSTRALIA