Coolamon Rotary News Bulletin #14

SEPTEMBER IS NEW GENERATIONS MONTH.

THE NEW ROTARY LOGO LAUNCHED on the 26 August 2013

MONDAY MEETING  30th. SEPTEMBER 2013

District Governor Geoff Tancred and his wife Betty Tancred along with Assistant Governor Alan Sharp  and 11 members attended with 9 guests including Maree Jennings, Marilyn Jennings, Susan Glassford, Helen Lewis, Lorraine and John Companion.

Tonight we had our annual get together with our District Governor Geoff Tancred and Bettye Tancred.

Geoff joined the Orange Calare Rotary in 1986 and was President 1989-1990.

He is a Paul Harris Fellow with two sapphire pins.  Geoff was District Treasurer for 18 years and 20 years District Insurance Officer and is currently District Public   Officer. In 2008 Geoff was named District 9700’s “Rotarian of the Year”.

In 1991, Geoff was a member of a RAWCS volunteer team building Teacher Housing at Brahman Mission in Papua New Guinea. Geoff also spent three months in 2008 working in Central China on a poverty alleviation program for peasant farmers.

Geoff has worked in the Insurance Industry for 49 years. He has been self employed as an Insurance Agent since 1985. He and Bettye were also Principals of a Tax Accounting Practice.  Apart from Rotary, Geoff supported the Salvation Army Red Shield Appeal for 11 years, five years as its Committee Chairman. He is a Past President of the Australian Freshwater Fishermen’s Assembly, a former national freshwater fishing lobby group.

Bettye has had a career in finance being one of the first computer examiners with the Bank of New South Wales.  Bettye then worked for 23 years in high school administration and finance before joining Geoff as “director of first impressions” in their Insurance and Tax Accounting Businesses.

Geoff & Bettye have three daughters and eight grandchildren.  Geoff’s leisure time is spent fly fishing for trout whilst Bettye enjoys fine arts and gardening.

Bettye Tancred spoke on her support for ROMAC and we bought tickets in the ROMAC raffle.

Geoff then spoke on many different and interesting avenues that we as Rotarians can become involved in.  Starting with our District 9700 Conference in March 2014 held in Orange.  Geoff also invited us all to attend the Rotary International Convention in Sydney next June.  Geoff also encouraged us all to contribute to our Foundation and Polio Plus.

John Glassford was recognised for his 10 years service as a Rotarian with a 100% attendance record.

Friday March 21st-Sunday March 23rd D9700 Conference in Orange.

Come and join us for a weekend of fun at the 9700 Annual Conference in Orange.  Meet old friends and new.   Hear inspirational speakers.   Learn about Rotary programs and achievements.  Share experiences of Rotary in action in the clubs of our district.   Great accommodation choices.   Excellent conference facilities.  We look forward to welcoming you to our City of Orange which will be dressed in its best Autumn colours for your arrival.

Diary Reminders

Sunday 6th October Coolamon Scarecrow Festival.

Monday 7th October NO Meeting Labour Day Weekend.

Thursday 10th October BINGO:   Ian Jennings, John Glassford, Grahame Miles, Ted Hutcheon

Saturday 12th October Coolamon and Ganmain Hospital Fete IN Ganmain.

Monday 14th October Regular Meeting followed by a Board Meeting.

Saturday 19th October Street Raffle in Coolamon.

Monday October 28th AGM all members requested to attend.

Saturday 9th November Rotary Club of  Cootamundra Bike Festival.

Thursday 14th November BINGO Henk Hulsman, Leslie Weston, Paul Weston, Bernadette Milne

Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd February PETS in Young

Friday 14th March Trike Convention Catering in Wagga Wagga proceeds to Ronald McDonald House in Wagga Wagga.

Friday March 21st-Sunday March 23rd D9700 Conference in Orange.

*Saturday May 10th International Night in Ganmain for AFRICA’S rhinos.

Sunday 18th May D9700 Assembly in Grenfell

Saturday 24th May Red Shield Appeal Street Stall.

Sunday June 1st-Wednesday June 4th.  SYDNEY 2014 RI Convention See promotion at the end of this bulletin.

*Partners and Guests Night.

ROTARY INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT RON BURTON:

Ron Burton chats with Interactors during a pancake breakfast service project at Norman High School, in Norman, OK, USA.

Rotary International President Ron Burton is hosting a series of Presidential New Generations Conferences to bring together emerging young leaders and Rotary members from around the world. The first conference will be held 5-6 October in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.

ON THE LIGHTER SIDE

Husband to wife :- Today is a fine day.

Next day he says :- Today is a fine day.

Again next day, he says same thing – Today
is a fine day.

Finally after a week, the wife can’t take it
and asks her husband :-

Since last one week, you are saying this
‘Today is a fine day’. I am fed up. What’s
the matter?

Husband :- Last week when we had an
argument, you said,”I will leave you one
fine day.” I was just trying to remind you

DEVIL

Friendship

Friendship among women:
A woman doesn’t come home at night. The next day she tells her husband she slept over at a friends’ house. The man calls his wife’s 10 best friends. None of them know about it.

Friendship among men:
A man doesn’t come home at night. The next day he tells his wife he slept over at a friends’ house. The woman calls her husbands’ 10 best friends. 8 of them say he did sleep over and 2 claim he’s still there.

Moral of the story, “friendship among men is too good, but at the same time it is too dangerous too.”

DEVIL

ROTARY INFORMATION

YOUNG PROFESSIONALS BRING THEIR VISION OF ROTARY TO THE TABLE

Evan Burrell, a member of the Rotary E-Club of Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia participated in Rotaract, RYLA, and Rotary’s Group Study Exchange.

How will you make room for the next generation of young professionals and volunteers in your clubs? We asked Rotaractors and young Rotarians to weigh in on how it should work and what it will take to turn today’s young leaders into tomorrow’s Rotary members.

Here’s an excerpt from the roundtable discussion.

What should older Rotary members understand about young people?

Alyssa Gapske, 22, Rotaract Club of Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA: A major difference is the way we connect. The greatest advantage of social media is that it allows us not only to share meeting and project details but also to communicate with clubs around the world. As a moderator of my club’s Facebook page, I see messages every week from clubs hoping to work with us, or community members interested in attending meetings or joining our club.

Evan Burrell, 32, Rotary E-Club of Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia; past Rotaractor, RYLA participant, and GSE team member: Our spirit of community service is no different from that of older generations; we just have different methods. We’re results-driven, we move quickly — some might think too quickly. We want to feel that our work has purpose when we participate in something, and we get frustrated when our ideas aren’t considered just because they’re unfamiliar.

Read the full story here.

ONLY IN AFRICA

OUT OF AFRICA

Breakfast in bed? Terrified man finds an 8ft crocodile hidden under his bed after it spent entire night just inches from where he slept.

Story here.

CAUSES WORTH SUPPORTING

Hat Day is coming! Friday Oct 11 is the official date.

So what is it all about?

Hat Day is the fundraising event by Australian Rotary Health  to support research into Mental Health. We are trying to pinpoint the causes of mental health issues, and of course are looking at ways that best support those with mental health problems so they can lead normal, fruitful lives.

It is a very important issue. Health professionals tell us that one person in five will be a sufferer during their lifespan. This causes great strain on marriages, workplace environments and families. Depression often leads to tragic events.

We can and need to do something about this, and this is where Research comes in. The more we know, the more information we can gather, the better the chance to change the nature of this problem.

Your Australian Rotary Health is leading the way.

How can you be part of this?

We are asking each club to hold a Hat Day event.  Your club has an information kit that was sent out a little while ago.
Some clubs are holding a special fund raiser, such as a trivia night.
Others are wearing funny hats and doing a bucket drop on the busy shopping nights.
The local Milliners have swung in behind some clubs and are holding Hat Day parades.
Maybe you could have a Silly Hat competition at your meeting that week and charge each member $5 for entering or not entering.
The list of possibilities is endless.

On a business level, why not have a Hat Day at work, just as we participate in the “Worlds Biggest Morning Tea” for Cancer. It is a fun thing to do and it will generate interest in the community as well as brighten up the work week.

What ever you decide, we do ask that you get behind your club in the spirit of the event and help us help some of these sufferers.

Keep well,

PDG John Egan
Member of Board ARH

HAT DAY

Rotary International President Ron Burton

Governor of District 9700 Geoff Tancred

Coolamon Club President  Dick Jennings

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

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

REGISTER NOW FOR SYDNEY

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Register early for the 2014 Rotary International Convention in  Sydney, Australia, 1-4 June, and pay US$100 less than the on-site  registration fee. Rotary’s annual convention is a wonderful way to experience the true internationality of Rotary, as you connect with leaders, exchange ideas, and get inspired to take action to benefit communities worldwide.

The programme Click to Enlarge:

THE BILLABONG

The traditional House of Friendship has been renamed The Billabong for Sydney 2014.  A Billabong is an aboriginal name for a waterhole around which meetings would often be held.  The 2014 Billabong will be located in the grounds of the Sydney Showground, part of Sydney Olympic Park at Homebush. Located in The Dome (a spectacular timber structure and the largest of its kind in the southern hemisphere) and Exhibition Halls 2, 3 and 4.  The Billabong will have over 14,000 square metres of display space, and will be the place to meet old and new acquaintances. See exhibits or displays of Rotary work from all over the world, discuss projects and learn of the many opportunities provided to Rotarians.

Approximately one half of the Billabong will be dedicated to the work of Rotary International and Rotary clubs where you can pick up great ideas for new projects for your club and learn of the assistance Rotary International can provide to support this work.  The other half of the Billabong will illustrate more great Rotary work and show many aspects of Australia and its Rotary clubs.

The Billabong will also feature examples of our unique Australian fauna and you will be able to shop for great Rotary jewellery, clothing and souvenirs. There will also be the opportunity to sample a variety of excellent Australian wines.

Rest your tired feet and enjoy a wide choice of food and great Australian entertainment.

The Billabong will be where the world of Rotary International comes together!

If you are interested in participating in The Billabong as an Exhibitor or Sponsor please contact PDG Harold Sharp * as soon as possible for information on opportunities.

* Go to Contact Us at top right, select Convention Sponsorship / Exhibition and enter your details and send us your email.

Bulletin Editor and Web Site:  John Glassford

FOOT NOTE

ROTI Discussion below:

Coolamon Rotary News Bulletin #13

SEPTEMBER IS NEW GENERATIONS MONTH.

THE NEW ROTARY LOGO LAUNCHED on the 26 August 2013

The Nairobi Terrorist Attack

As you are aware we work with the RC of Nairobi in the slums of Mathare and several of us have visited Nairobi and been the guests of the Rotarians there and I am sure that I speak on behalf of all of us here and to express our sincere condolences to all the victims of this senseless act of violence.

President David Hastie The Rotary Club of Nairobi

Following a request by the RC of Nairobi’s President David Hastie to the members here are some responses from the members and it affected a lot of the Rotarians in Nairobi directly.

“Both of us in Gilgil are safe but friends were there, husband shot in the leg but is ok and wife hid under a car for four hours! Others managed to escape. It is terrible to think of all the innocent people killed and injured,
Mary [Coulson and Peter Ndolo]

Jessica Kazina writes: I am okay at home alone but the incident happened as I was driving past Westgate on my way to town! My prayers go to the families that lost their loved ones.   Jessica.

Elizabeth Kimkug writes: Dear Rotarians.  I was in Nakumatt Westgate and was evacuated after 6 hrs what a horrible experience. I can’t even begin to explain. I thank God am fine, because install some friends and some are in hospital with gun shot wounds etc.  Let us all pray for all the victims and our Country Kenya. May the almighty God bless you all.  YIR  PP Elizabeth Kimkung.

Ghulam Hussain I was trapped inside for over an hour.  Alhamdulliah managed to escape safely. Rtn Ghulam Hussain.”

RCN News

MONDAY MEETING  23rd. SEPTEMBER 2013

Monday night was a regular meeting and we had 10 members present to enjoy some good fellowship and a roast dinner.

Congratulations go to the Coolamon Grasshoppers Aussie Rules Football team on winning the Riverina Football League’s premiership for 2013.   Coolamon Hoppers 11.17.83 defeated  Collingullie Ashmont-Kapooka 8.12.60.

President Dick Jennings reminded members of the following events in our calendar:

Monday 30th September DG Geoff Tancred and Bettye Tancred’s visit to Coolamon.

4.30pm Partners meeting at the Coolamon Motel to visit Ganmain and Huff n Puff’s straw bale buildings.

5.00pm DG Geoff Tancred with the President and Secretary

5.30pm DG Geoff and the Board.

6.30 pm Fellowship followed by the DG’s Talk.

Sunday 6th October Coolamon Scarecrow Festival Rotary Food Van Volunteers needed.

Saturday 12th October Coolamon and Ganmain Hospital Fete Volunteers needed in Ganmain.

Diary Reminders

*Monday 30th September DG Geoff Tancred’s Visit.

Sunday 6th October Coolamon Scarecrow Festival.

Monday 7th October NO Meeting Labour Day Weekend.

Thursday 10th October BINGO:   Ian Jennings, John Glassford, Grahame Miles, Ted Hutcheon

Saturday 12th October Coolamon and Ganmain Hospital Fete IN Ganmain.

Saturday 19th October Street Raffle in Coolamon.

Monday October 28th AGM all members requested to attend.

Saturday 9th November Rotary Club of  Cootamundra Bike Festival.

Thursday 14th November BINGO Henk Hulsman, Leslie Weston, Paul Weston, Bernadette Milne

Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd February PETS in Young

Friday 14th March Trike Convention Catering in Wagga Wagga proceeds to Ronald McDonald House in Wagga Wagga.

Friday March 21st-Sunday March 23rd D9700 Conference in Orange.

*Saturday May 10th International Night in Ganmain for AFRICA’S rhinos.

Sunday 18th May D9700 Assembly in Grenfell

Saturday 24th May Red Shield Appeal Street Stall.

Sunday June 1st-Wednesday June 4th.  SYDNEY 2014 RI Convention See promotion at the end of this bulletin.

*Partners and Guests Night.

ROTARY INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT RON BURTON:

RI President Ron Burton and his wife, Jetta, at Iguassu Falls in Brazil.

The president was in Brazil to attend a Rotary Institute in Foz do Iguaçu.

Rotary institutes are meetings designed for the attendance and participation of past, present, and incoming RI officers residing within the area the institute is to serve. Institutes are informational meetings with no administrative responsibility or authority.

A Rotary institute may be organized for a zone, a section of a zone, or a grouping of zones.  The purpose of a Rotary institute is to:

1) Inform current and past RI officers accurately concerning the policies and programmes of RI, including those of its Foundation.

2) Promote support for these policies and programs while also soliciting suggestions for improvements and innovations.

3) Inform the RI Board of successful, zone-level program developments that it may want to consider for further development.

4) Inspire, motivate, and inform governors for leadership.

5) Provide a forum for learning, discussion, and inspiration, which will engender fellowship and a team spirit among all participants.

Participants attendance at each institute is limited to past, current, and incoming RI officers and their guests, though others may be invited by the conveners or may attend at the request of the president or the general secretary.

Host Rotarians and other local persons may assist the convener in administering the institute.  In addition, local Rotarians may be invited as observers to special institute events, such as an address by the president or president-elect.

Next Institute for our RI Zone 8 will be in Canberra from November 19-24th:

ON THE LIGHTER SIDE

Pain

A married couple went to the hospital to have their baby delivered.

Upon their arrival, the doctor said he had invented a new machine that would transfer a portion of the mothers pain to the baby’s father. He asked if they were willing to try it out. they were both very much in favor of it.

The doctor set the pain transfer to 10%, for starters, explaining that even 10% was probably more pain the
father had ever experienced before. However, as the labor progressed, the husband felt fine and asked the doctor to go ahead and “kick it up a notch.”

The doctor then adjusted the machine to 20% pain transfer. The husband still feeling fine. The doctor checked the husband’s blood pressure and was amazed at how well he was doing at this point, they decided to try for 50%. the husband continued to feel quite well.

Since the pain transfer was obviously helping out the  wife considerably, the husband encouraged the doctor to transfer ALL the pain to him.

The wife delivered a healthy baby boy with virtually no pain. She and her husband were ecstatic. When they got home, the mail man was dead on the porch.

ROTARY INFORMATION

INDIAN PHILANTHROPIST BOOSTS ROTARY’S PUSH TO END POLIO WITH NEW US$1 MILLION GIFT

ONLY IN AFRICA

OUT OF AFRICA

CAUSES WORTH SUPPORTING

WORLD POLIO DAY OCTOBER 24th 2013

Click on the image below and then click again and then print a copy or ask me for the link.

Rotary International President Ron Burton

Governor of District 9700 Geoff Tancred

Coolamon Club President  Dick Jennings

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

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

REGISTER NOW FOR SYDNEY

Register early for Sydney convention and save

Register early for the 2014 Rotary International Convention in  Sydney, Australia, 1-4 June, and pay US$100 less than the on-site  registration fee. Rotary’s annual convention is a wonderful way to experience the true internationality of Rotary, as you connect with leaders, exchange ideas, and get inspired to take action to benefit communities worldwide.

THE BILLABONG

The traditional House of Friendship has been renamed The Billabong for Sydney 2014.  A Billabong is an aboriginal name for a waterhole around which meetings would often be held.  The 2014 Billabong will be located in the grounds of the Sydney Showground, part of Sydney Olympic Park at Homebush. Located in The Dome (a spectacular timber structure and the largest of its kind in the southern hemisphere) and Exhibition Halls 2, 3 and 4.  The Billabong will have over 14,000 square metres of display space, and will be the place to meet old and new acquaintances. See exhibits or displays of Rotary work from all over the world, discuss projects and learn of the many opportunities provided to Rotarians.

Approximately one half of the Billabong will be dedicated to the work of Rotary International and Rotary clubs where you can pick up great ideas for new projects for your club and learn of the assistance Rotary International can provide to support this work.  The other half of the Billabong will illustrate more great Rotary work and show many aspects of Australia and its Rotary clubs.

The Billabong will also feature examples of our unique Australian fauna and you will be able to shop for great Rotary jewellery, clothing and souvenirs. There will also be the opportunity to sample a variety of excellent Australian wines.

Rest your tired feet and enjoy a wide choice of food and great Australian entertainment.

The Billabong will be where the world of Rotary International comes together!

If you are interested in participating in The Billabong as an Exhibitor or Sponsor please contact PDG Harold Sharp * as soon as possible for information on opportunities.

* Go to Contact Us at top right, select Convention Sponsorship / Exhibition and enter your details and send us your email.

Bulletin Editor and Web Site:  John Glassford

FOOT NOTE

ROTI Discussion below;

G ‘ day

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The full color Rotary signature in Rotary Royal Blue and Rotary Gold is our official, preferred version. Use it in digital environments and when you print with at least two colors. In the case of one-color printing or when there may be legibility issues, you can use one of our one-color versions in black or Rotary Azure. All positive versions of our signature should be used on light backgrounds only.

Coolamon Rotary News Bulletin #12

SEPTEMBER IS NEW GENERATIONS MONTH.

THE NEW ROTARY LOGO LAUNCHED on the 26 August 2013

MONDAY MEETING  16th. SEPTEMBER 2013

A lively and entertaining meeting with PP Paul Weston as our guest speaker talking about his life growing up in the USA.

We had 15 members present with one guest Helen Lewis.  The meeting was followed by a board meeting which covered many issues with some resolutions made.

President Dick Jennings invited the partners to visit Ganmain on Monday the 30th to accompany Betty Tancred on the tour of the straw bale house and buildings of Huff ‘n’ Puff Constructions. Maree Jennings will meet all the interested at the Coolamon Motel for a 4.30pm departure for Ganmain.

While the partners and Bettye Tancred visit Ganmain DG Geoff Tancred will be meeting with the club board in Coolamon.   At 5.00pm Dick Jennings and Paul Weston followed at 5.30 with the full board prior to DG Geoff’s talk with all our members from 7.00pm.

Dr. PAUL WESTON

Paul and Leslie Weston were invited to join our club in November 2010.  Since then the Westons’ have been very active members of the club and Paul was our president for 2012-2013 and both Paul and Leslie have been members of the board since 2011.  Paul is now the secretary of our club.

After obtaining a BSc degree in Biology from Cornell University, Dr. Weston completed an MS degree in Systems Science followed by a PhD in Entomology at Michigan State University.  He has studied the behaviour and ecology of insect pests in a variety of cropping systems (vegetables, woody ornamentals, and stored grains), focusing on the chemical basis for insect/plant interactions, host selection behaviour, and degree-day models of development.  In addition to basic aspects of biology, Dr. Weston has investigated alternative pest control methods using behavioural modifying chemicals, reduced-risk products, and biological control.  More recently, he has been studying the impact of climate change on insect biology and biological control of weeds by insects.

Dr. Weston arrived at CSU in 2008 after establishing recognised research programs at Kentucky State University and Cornell University.  He lectures into a variety of subjects including Introductory Biology, Invertebrate Pest Management, and Vine Health.  His research program is currently focused on biological control of weeds with insects.

Paul gave a very interesting and lively talk on his life in the USA prior to migrating to Australia both Paul and Leslie are now Australian citizens.

Diary Reminders

*Monday 30th September DG Geoff Tancred’s Visit.

Sunday 6th October Coolamon Scarecrow Festival.

Monday 7th October NO Meeting Labour Day Weekend.

Thursday 10th October BINGO:   Ian Jennings, John Glassford, Grahame Miles, Ted Hutcheon

Saturday 12th October Coolamon and Ganmain Hospital Fete IN Ganmain.

Saturday 26th October Street Raffle in Coolamon.

Thursday 14th November BINGO Henk Hulsman, Leslie Weston, Paul Weston, Bernadette Milne

Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd February PETS in Young

Friday 14th March Trike Convention Catering in Wagga Wagga proceeds to Ronald McDonald House in Wagga Wagga.

Friday March 21st-Sunday March 23rd D9700 Conference in Orange.

*Saturday May 10th International Night in Ganmain for AFRICA’S rhinos.

Sunday 18th May D9700 Assembly in Grenfell

Saturday 24th May Red Shield Appeal Street Stall.

Sunday June 1st-Wednesday June 4th.  SYDNEY 2014 RI Convention See promotion at the end of this bulletin.

*Partners and Guests Night.

ROTARY INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT RON BURTON:

In Foz do Iguaçu, Parana, Brazil.

Paul Harris famously wrote, “This is a changing world: we must be prepared to change with it. The story of Rotary will have to be written again and again.” While we will never know what Rotarian Paul would have thought of the Internet Age, I think I do know what he would have said about the idea of a Rotary website: that not only should we have one, but that it should be the best possible – keeping up with advances in technology, and always responding to the needs of Rotarians.

I’m proud to announce that after a redesign that has taken two years from concept to completion, the new Rotary.org is now live and available to Rotarians and Internet users everywhere. It contains many of the features you’ve asked for, most notably a much improved search function and navigation, new ways to connect with your fellow Rotarians around the world, and a more personalized experience that will connect you with the information that’s interesting to you.

Full Message Here

ON THE LIGHTER SIDE

ALERTS TO THREATS IN 2013 EUROPE

From JOHN CLEESE

The English are feeling the pinch in relation to recent events in Syria and have therefore raised their security level from “Miffed” to “Peeved.” Soon, though, security levels may be raised yet again to “Irritated” or even “A Bit Cross.” The English have not been “A Bit Cross” since the blitz in 1940 when tea supplies nearly ran out. Terrorists have been re-categorized from “Tiresome” to “A Bloody Nuisance.” The last time the British issued a “Bloody Nuisance” warning level was in 1588, when threatened by the Spanish Armada.

The Scots have raised their threat level from “Pissed Off” to “Let’s get the Bastards.” They don’t have any other levels. This is the reason they have been used on the front line of the British army for the last 300 years.

The French government announced yesterday that it has raised its terror alert level from “Run” to “Hide.” The only two higher levels in France are “Collaborate” and “Surrender.” The rise was precipitated by a recent fire that destroyed France ‘s white flag factory, effectively paralyzing the country’s military capability.

Italy has increased the alert level from “Shout Loudly and Excitedly” to “Elaborate Military Posturing.” Two more levels remain: “Ineffective Combat Operations” and “Change Sides.”

The Germans have increased their alert state from “Disdainful Arrogance” to “Dress in Uniform and Sing Marching Songs.” They also have two higher levels: “Invade a Neighbour” and “Lose.”

Belgians, on the other hand, are all on holiday as usual; the only threat they are worried about is NATO pulling out of Brussels ..

The Spanish are all excited to see their new submarines ready to deploy. These beautifully designed subs have glass bottoms so the new Spanish navy can get a really good look at the old Spanish navy.

Australia, meanwhile, has raised its security level from “No worries” to “She’ll be right, Mate.” Two more escalation levels remain: “Crikey! I think we’ll need to cancel the barbie this weekend!” and “The barbie is cancelled.” So far no situation has ever warranted use of the last final escalation level.

Regards,
John Cleese ,
British writer, actor and tall person

And as a final thought – Greece is collapsing, the Iranians are getting aggressive, and Rome is in disarray. Welcome back to 430 BC.

Life is too short…

ROTARY INFORMATION

ONLY IN AFRICA

OUT OF AFRICA

Thanks to Isak Pretorius Wildlife Photography

22 September is World Rhino Day

CAUSES WORTH SUPPORTING

EMPOWERMENT OF WAR-AFFECTED WOMEN

EMPOWERMENT OF WAR-AFFECTED WOMEN THROUGH PROMOTION OF SAVINGS.

Sixty(60) women who were affected by the war in the North have formed three savings groups at Thoddiyadi Visvamadu. They started functioning in a small way by depositing Rs.5/- per week by each member and this savings were utilized to give small loans to the members. They have a bank account and maintain proper accounts of their transactions. They made a request to our Club to support them with some financial assistance. The Club took action promptly with a non – profit, charitable organization based in the US called International Medical Health Organization (IMHO) and obtained Rs.150,000/- as a financial support to these three savings groups. Each of them was given Rs.50,000/-. They have made use of this money to lend Rs.10,000/- to each member in the three clubs. Fifteen members have now found self-employment opportunities with these small loans. They are engaged in activities such as poultry keeping, goat raring, dairy farming and cultivation.

Project location  Sri Lanka

Project dates  Start: 25 August 2013  End:  30 August 2013   This project is complete.

Project category Community, Economic and community development

Funding International Medical Health Organization (IMHO)

Project contacts Jeyastram Trushan Handy, Colombo South| (contact)

Partners Colombo South, Western Prov., Sri Lanka

Rotary International President Ron Burton

Governor of District 9700 Geoff Tancred

Coolamon Club President  Dick Jennings

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

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

REGISTER NOW FOR SYDNEY

Register early for Sydney convention and save

Register early for the 2014 Rotary International Convention in  Sydney, Australia, 1-4 June, and pay US$100 less than the on-site  registration fee. Rotary’s annual convention is a wonderful way to experience the true internationality of Rotary, as you connect with leaders, exchange ideas, and get inspired to take action to benefit communities worldwide.

Bulletin Editor and Web Site:  John Glassford

FOOT NOTE

ROTI Discussion below;

On Monday Night the 16th September we have Dr. Paul Weston BSc (Cornell), MSc (MichStateUni), PhD (MichStateUni) as our guest speaker.

Paul will be talking about his time in the USA prior to migrating to Australia.

After obtaining a BSc degree in Biology from Cornell University, Dr. Weston completed an MS degree in Systems Science followed by a PhD in Entomology at Michigan State University.  He has studied the behaviour and ecology of insect pests in a variety of cropping systems (vegetables, woody ornamentals, and stored grains), focusing on the chemical basis for insect/plant interactions, host selection behaviour, and degree-day models of development.  In addition to basic aspects of biology, Dr. Weston has investigated alternative pest control methods using behavioural modifying chemicals, reduced-risk products, and biological control.  More recently, he has been studying the impact of climate change on insect biology and biological control of weeds by insects.

Dr. Weston arrived at CSU in 2008 after establishing recognised research programs at Kentucky State University and Cornell University.  He lectures into a variety of subjects including Introductory Biology, Invertebrate Pest Management, and Vine Health.  His research program is currently focused on biological control of weeds with insects.

Coolamon Rotary News Bulletin #11

SEPTEMBER IS NEW GENERATIONS MONTH.

THE NEW ROTARY LOGO LAUNCHED on the 26 August 2013

MONDAY MEETING  9th. SEPTEMBER 2013

CANCELLED

Diary Reminders

Thursday 12th September BINGO:  Christine Atkinson, Mark Reardon, Dick Jennings, Neil Munro

Monday 16th September Guest Speaker  Dr. Paul Weston BSc (Cornell), MSc (MichStateUni), PhD (MichStateUni) as our guest speaker.

Paul will be talking about his time in the USA prior to migrating to Australia.  Followed by a Board Meeting all members requested to attend.

*Monday 30th September DG Geoff Tancred’s Visit.

Sunday 6th October Coolamon Scarecrow Festival.

Monday 7th October NO Meeting Labour Day Weekend.

Thursday 10th October BINGO:   Ian Jennings, John Glassford, Grahame Miles, Ted Hutcheon

Saturday 12th October Coolamon and Ganmain Hospital Fete IN Ganmain.

Saturday 26th October Street Raffle in Coolamon.

Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd February PETS in Young

Friday 14th March Trike Convention Catering in Wagga Wagga proceeds to Ronald McDonald House in Wagga Wagga.

Friday March 21st-Sunday March 23rd D9700 Conference in Orange.

Sunday 18th May D9700 Assembly in Grenfell

Saturday 24th May Red Shield Appeal Street Stall.

Sunday June 1st-Wednesday June 4th.  SYDNEY 2014 RI Convention See promotion at the end of this bulletin.

*Partners and Guests Night.

ROTARY INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT RON BURTON:

President Burton with Past RI Director K.R. “Ravi” Ravindran, who also was selected by the Nominating Committee for President of RI in 2015-16 — in Singapore at the Zone 4, 5, 6A Institute this week.

ON THE LIGHTER SIDE

$Million Question

A contestant Sally, on ‘Who wants to be a Millionaire?’ had reached the final plateau. If she answered the next question correctly, she would win $1,000,000. If she answered incorrectly, she would pocket only the $25,000 milestone money.

And as she suspected it would be, the million-dollar question was no pushover. It was, ‘Which of the following species of birds does not build its own nest but instead lays its eggs in the nests of other birds? Is it:

A ) the condor

B ) the buzzard

C ) the cuckoo

D ) the vulture

The woman was on the spot. She did not know the answer. She had used up her 50/50 Lifeline and her Ask the Audience Lifeline. All that remained was her Phone-a-Friend Lifeline. She hoped she would not have to use it because her friend was, well, blonde. But she had no alternative.

She called her friend and gave her the question and the four choices.

The blonde responded unhesitatingly, ‘that’s easy. The answer is C: the cuckoo.’

The contestant had to make a decision and make it fast. She considered employing a reverse strategy and giving Meredith any answer except the one that her friend had given her. And considering her friend was a blonde that would seem to be the logical thing to do. But her friend had responded with such confidence, such certitude, that the contestant could not help but be convinced.

‘I need an answer,’ said Meredith.

Crossing her fingers, the contestant said, ‘C: The cuckoo.’

‘Is that your final answer?’

‘Yes, that is my final answer.’

And Meredith replied, ‘that answer is…. Absolutely correct! You are now a millionaire!’

Three days later, the contestant hosted a party for her family and friends, including the blonde who had helped her win the million dollars.

‘Joni, I just do not know how to thank you,’ said the contestant. ‘How did you happen to know the right answer?’

‘Oh, come on,’ said the blonde. ‘Everybody knows that cuckoos don’t build nests. They live in clocks.’

ROTARY INFORMATION

ROTARY APPROVES $500,000 EMERGENCY GRANT FOR SOMALIA

Rotary has approved a $500,000 Rapid Response grant to the World Health Organization (WHO) to address a recent polio outbreak in Somalia. The outbreak occurred in the Banadir region of Somalia, where a large number of children had not been vaccinated against polio due to inaccessibility.

As of 14 August, 110 cases of wild poliovirus have been reported in the Horn of Africa—100 cases in Somalia and 10 in Kenya. This is the first outbreak in Somalia since 2007 and in Kenya since 2011.

The Rotary grant will cover operational costs, including human resources, training, and transportation of health workers, aimed at immunizing children under 10 in all accessible areas of Somalia in August.

To date, five vaccination campaigns have been held in Somalia, three in Kenya, two each in Ethiopia and Yemen, and one in Djibouti.  Additional campaigns are planned through the end of the year.

FULL STORY HERE

ONLY IN AFRICA

OUT OF AFRICA

CAUSES WORTH SUPPORTING

SAVE THE PANGOLIN

JOIN RAGES.

Pangolins, often called “scaly anteaters,” are covered in tough, overlapping scales. These burrowing mammals eat ants and termites using an extraordinarily long, sticky tongue, and are able to quickly roll themselves up into a tight ball when threatened. Eight different pangolin species can be found across Asia and sub-Saharan Africa. Poaching for illegal wildlife trade and habitat loss have made these incredible creatures one of the most endangered groups of mammals in the world.

Pangolins are highly prized targets for wildlife traffickers in Asia. As the only mammals with scales, pangolins are thought to contain medicinal properties. Wildlife buyers will purchase pangolin hides, scales, and meat. Some pangolins are also bought and traded live, which is inhumane and cruel in nature. Although international trade in pangolin species was banned more than a decade ago, pangolins are still being poached and sold by the hundreds.

Rotary International President Ron Burton

Governor of District 9700 Geoff Tancred

Coolamon Club President  Dick Jennings

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

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

REGISTER NOW FOR SYDNEY

Register early for Sydney convention and save

Register early for the 2014 Rotary International Convention in  Sydney, Australia, 1-4 June, and pay US$100 less than the on-site  registration fee. Rotary’s annual convention is a wonderful way to experience the true internationality of Rotary, as you connect with leaders, exchange ideas, and get inspired to take action to benefit communities worldwide.

Bulletin Editor and Web Site:  John Glassford

Coolamon Rotary News Bulletin #10

SEPTEMBER IS NEW GENERATIONS MONTH.

THE NEW ROTARY LOGO LAUNCHED on the 26 August 2013

STEAM TRAIN VISIT

On Friday Coolamon had a visit of “Emily” the green steam train and we catered for the travellers.  Neil Munro, Henk Hulsman and Maureen Hulsman were the volunteers.  Some photos of this visit are below click on the thumb nails for a larger photo.

MONDAY MEETING 2nd SEPTEMBER 2013

Tonight we had a regular meeting with our guest speaker being Mrs Colleen Wilson Lord OAM.

Guests present were:  Brian Wilson, Tina and Patrick O’Brien, John and Val Burns, Maree Jennings and Cheryl Crocker, Susan Glassford, Helen Lewis, Maureen Hulsman and Sharon Miles.  Also present was Sandra West a Friend of Coolamon Rotary.  16 members attended and we had a fine Chinese banquet.

We said farewell to Val and John Burns who are moving back to Deniliquin and is joining the Rotary Club of Deniliquin.  PP Garth Perkin presented the Burns with a plant to remember us by.  Neil Munro reported on the visit of the steam train to Coolamon, see photos above for a pictorial story.  Thank you Neil for the photos.   Neil Munro then introduced our guest speaker Colleen Wilson Lord OAM.

Colleen has had a very full life and continues to live it at full speed ahead.  Among her many achievements was the Order of Australia Medal.  Colleen has a business in Jindera near Albury:

Community Fitness Australia Lifeball Australia

Colleen has been involved in AIDS care, TB, paediatrics, Aged Health Care, Vietnam Veterans, Relationship Building and a few other projects involving Rotary and the Rotary Club of Sydney in particular.  Colleen spoke well and it was an excellent presentation and great fellowship following the close of the meeting.

Colleen also has a connection with PP Ian Durham of our club that goes back 10 years and her work for returning Vietnam Veterans.  Ian presented Colleen with a kangaroo money pouch in his vote of thanks.

Just like to say thanks to President Dick Jennings for being there to chair our meeting, following the untimely passing of his brother Lloyd.  We send our condolences to all the members of the Jennings family.

Diary Reminders

Monday 9th September Meeting Cancelled.

Thursday 12th September BINGO:  Christine Atkinson, Mark Reardon, Dick Jennings, Neil Munro

Monday 16th September Regular Meeting followed by a Board Meeting, all members are invited to attend.

*Monday 30th September DG Geoff Tancred’s Visit.

Sunday 6th October Coolamon Scarecrow Festival.

Monday 7th October NO Meeting Labour Day Weekend.

Thursday 10th October BINGO:   Ian Jennings, John Glassford, Grahame Miles, Ted Hutcheon

Saturday 12th October Coolamon and Ganmain Hospital Fete IN Ganmain.

Saturday 26th October Street Raffle in Coolamon.

Sunday December 8th Early Pre-Christmas Rotary Community Market Day in Coolamon.

Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd February PETS in Young

Friday 14th March Trike Convention Catering in Wagga Wagga proceeds to Ronald McDonald House in Wagga Wagga.

Friday March 21st-Sunday March 23rd D9700 Conference in Orange.

Sunday 18th May D9700 Assembly in Grenfell

Saturday 24th May Red Shield Appeal Street Stall.

Sunday June 1st-Wednesday June 4th.  SYDNEY 2014 RI Convention See promotion at the end of this bulletin.

*Partners and Guests Night.

ROTARY INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT RON BURTON:

Presidential New Generations conference (Uganda)

Engage Rotary, Change Lives: We Are the Change

KAMPALA UGANDA NOVEMBER 4th 2013

This event will highlight Rotary’s strengths when it comes to empowering the next generation of leaders.

It’s the second in a series of presidential New Generations conferences planned this Rotary year to bring together young leaders and Rotarians.

Each conference will

• Provide opportunities for emerging leaders to work alongside Rotarians in the pursuit of a common goal

• Build momentum for innovative strategies that welcome more young leaders into Rotary

• Empower young people as planners, program developers, and service organizers alongside Rotarians

• Demonstrate the value of Rotary through a hands-on service experience that welcomes Rotary program participants and alumni, young professionals, prospective members, and members of the general public

ON THE LIGHTER SIDE

Divorce Request.

A married couple is driving along a highway doing a steady forty miles per hour.

The wife is behind the wheel. Her husband suddenly looks across at her and speaks in a clear voice.

“Darling,” he says. “I know we’ve been married for twenty years, but I want a divorce.”

The wife says nothing, keeps looking at the road ahead but slowly increases her speed to 45 mph.

The husband speaks again. “I don’t want you to try to talk me out of it”, he says, “because I’ve been having an affair with your best friend, and she’s a far better lover than you are.”

Again the wife stays quiet, but grips the steering wheel more tightly and slowly increases the speed to 55.

He pushes his luck. “I want the house,” he says insistently. Up to 60mph.

“I want the car, too,” he continues…65 mph

“And,” he says, “I’ll have the bank accounts, all the credit cars and the boat.”

The car slowly starts veering towards a massive concrete bridge. This makes him a wee bit nervous, so he asks her: “Isn’t there anything you want?”

The wife at last replies – in a quiet and controlled voice. “No, I’ve got everything I need.” she says.

“Oh, really?” he inquires, “So what have you got?”

Just before they slam into the wall at 75 mph, the wife turns to him and smiles. “The airbag!”

ERIC VAN SOEST

ROTARY INFORMATION

MEMBERSHIP: “Focus, Commitment and Engagement”

Article by PDG Noel Trevaskis, Rotary Coordinator RI Zones 8 and 7B

Clubs and Rotarians often ask me what a Club needs to do to increase its membership; to me there are three critical things. The first one is the Club has to have a Focus on membership. The second one is Commitment, the Club and members have to be committed to membership. And the third one is Engagement, engagement by everyone in the Club.

All members of a club have to be focused on membership; in Rotary membership has to become part of our DNA. To many clubs when asked how many members they would like in the Club usually reply as many as possible. Every Club should have a focus on what is the minimum number of members that they would be comfortable with.  They need to focus on achieving that target and how they are going to achieve it and within what time frame.

For this to happen it takes commitment, commitment particularly from the Club President and Membership Chair and their committee. Membership should be spoken about by the Club President at every Club meeting. Likewise the Club Membership Chair should be meeting constantly with their committee and continually asking members to provide them with names of potential Rotarians to invite to meetings.

Every Rotarian has to be committed to membership. Consider forming your Club into teams of three members with each team committed to the task of bringing in a minimum of one new member a year.  All clubs need to have all their members engaged with club. Being engaged means not just with Rotary programmes, it means with the “whole” Club. If Rotarians enjoy Rotary and if they are engaged with their Rotary Club they should want to share their experience with people who are not Rotarians. If we share Rotary with people we will change lives, not just our own lives will be changed but those people who join us will be able to enjoy the same experience of helping to change lives.

Being a Rotarian is a life changing experience for so many people around the world yet nearly one million Rotarians haven’t shared that experience with others. It is estimated that one million Rotarians haven’t asked anyone to Rotary. If we really enjoy our Rotary, if we are engaged with Rotary why haven’t we invited someone to join Rotary so that they can have the experience of changing people lives?

Every Rotary Club and every Rotarian has to be involved in membership, we all need to be focused, committed and engaged with Rotary. We need to Engage Rotary so that we can Change Lives!  That changed life can be ours, a friend, a work colleague a community leader a business acquaintance, they just need to be asked! They need to be asked by you and me, no-one else is going to do it for us.

Coolamon Rotary Club’s Membership Director PP Grahame Miles:

ONLY IN AFRICA

Meet Gibson Muntanda – from Pretoria. He always lifts up the spirit for rugby everywhere he goes.
Very good work from his side, and as he drives, the music is playing, Blou Bul song of Steve Hofmeyer. This is very very nice to see.

OUT OF AFRICA

SPRING SPRING SPRING ! It is Spring in Southern Africa the Klipspringer is known for its remarkable jumping ability and is able to leap to staggering heights of 25 feet, which is about 15 times its own height

CAUSES WORTH SUPPORTING

Royal Patron HRH The Duke of Cambridge, KG KT

Tusk Conservation Awards

Tusk has been working since 1990 to build a sustainable future for the people and the wildlife of the African continent.  These annual awards will highlight inspirational conservation work in Africa, ranging from the protection of endangered species and threatened habitat to the promotion of environmental education and the development of community driven conservation.

Rotary International President Ron Burton

Governor of District 9700 Geoff Tancred

Coolamon Club President  Dick Jennings

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

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

REGISTER NOW FOR SYDNEY

Register early for Sydney convention and save

Register early for the 2014 Rotary International Convention in  Sydney, Australia, 1-4 June, and pay US$100 less than the on-site  registration fee. Rotary’s annual convention is a wonderful way to experience the true internationality of Rotary, as you connect with leaders, exchange ideas, and get inspired to take action to benefit communities worldwide.

‘Before & After’, Sydney Harbour – this very long exposure captures the final minutes before the sun sets, as the last piercing light ray throws deep shadows, and the few minutes after, as the first splash of colour starts to ascend.

Bulletin Editor and Web Site:  John Glassford

Coolamon Rotary News Bulletin #09

AUGUST IS MEMBERSHIP AND EXTENSIONS MONTH.

THE NEW ROTARY LOGO LAUNCHED TODAY 26 August 2013

MONDAY MEETING 26th AUGUST 2013

Tonight we had a regular meeting with our guest speaker being John Franklin a Coolamon Resident.

Guests present were a Past President of Coolamon Rotary Bob McCormack and John Franklin.  12 members also attended and we had a fine roast dinner.

John Franklin and a map of the Northern Territory.

John was born in Lake Cargelligo and worked for Elders.  John became a Pastoral Inspector for the Department of Lands in the Northern Territory and spent 21 years there with two other pastoral inspectors.  Their duties included overseeing rental leases for the 221 pastoral leases that covered some 1,346,000 square kilometres.  John was based in Darwin and told us many stories on life in the Northern Territory during his time there.  We learnt that the NT obtained self government in 1978 from Canberra.

Ucharonidge Station one of the many pastoral leases that John looked after and one with a connection to Coolamon via John Glassford.  It is a small world and John Glassford once bought 1,000 “Yaks” Brahman Cross Bos Indicus steers from Ucharonidge and shipped them to Trangie.  Ucharonidge was owned by the Beebe Brothers who eventually sold to Kerry Packer.  Ucharonidge was a relatively small property some 250,000 hectares.

President Dick won the meat tray raffle and we had a good night of fellowship following the meeting.

Reminder to all our guests that next Monday is a partners night with another excellent speaker in Colleen Wilson Lord OAM please advise Christine Atkinson of your attendance.

Diary Reminders

Friday August 30th Steam Train in Coolamon Morning Tea  TBA.  Volunteers required.

*Monday 2nd September Guest Speaker Colleen Wilson Lord OAM.

Tuesday 3rd September Memory, Movement and Motivation Information Day Coolamon  by Colleen Lord OAM Health and Wellness Day at the Allawah Community Centre. Contact Clare Munro: 6927 3548.

Monday 9th September Regular Meeting followed by a Board Meeting, all members are invited to attend.

Thursday 12th September BINGO:  Christine Atkinson, Mark Reardon, Dick Jennings, Neil Munro

*Monday 30th September DG Geoff Tancred’s Visit.

Sunday 6th October Coolamon Scarecrow Festival.

Monday 7th October NO Meeting Labour Day Weekend.

Thursday 10th October BINGO:   Ian Jennings, John Glassford, Grahame Miles, Ted Hutcheon

Saturday 12th October Coolamon and Ganmain Hospital Fete IN Ganmain.

Saturday 26th October Street Raffle in Coolamon.

Sunday December 8th Early Pre-Christmas Rotary Community Market Day in Coolamon.

Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd February PETS in Young

Friday 14th March Trike Convention Catering in Wagga Wagga proceeds to Ronald McDonald House in Wagga Wagga.

Friday March 21st-Sunday March 23rd D9700 Conference in Orange.

Sunday 18th May D9700 Assembly in Grenfell

Saturday 24th May Red Shield Appeal Street Stall.

Sunday June 1st-Wednesday June 4th.  SYDNEY 2014 RI Convention See promotion at the end of this bulletin.

*Partners and Guests Night.

ROTARY INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT RON BURTON:

Rotary’s new website will launch 26 August, and I want to encourage each one of you to take a look. I’ve had a sneak preview, and I’m excited about the new face this will give Rotary as well the new opportunities for Rotarians to connect with one another.

After the launch, I encourage you to register and review your profile, update it, and pay special attention to the club profile in Rotary Club Central. This tool can assist your membership efforts, and it offers a great analysis about how your club can be improved. It will show you how your club functions, which includes providing a snapshot of your local community involvement.

Keep in mind, as with any new website, it’s a work in progress. #Rotary staff has worked hard implementing the website Rotarians have been requesting, and they will continue to work on making improvements. I hope you find our new website exciting as well as a big step forward.

You can read more about the new site on:  http://www.rotary.org/

ON THE LIGHTER SIDE

Priorities

Woman’s Day

A man was sick and tired of going to work every day while his wife stayed home.

He wanted her to see what he went through so he prayed, “Dear Lord, I go to
work every day and put in 8 hours while my wife merely stays at home.
I want her to know what I go through, so please create a trade in our bodies.

” God, in his infinite wisdom, granted the man’s wish.

The next morning, sure enough, the man awoke as a woman. He arose, cooked breakfast
for his mate, awakened the kids, set out their school clothes, fed them breakfast, packed
their lunches, drove them to school, came home and picked up the dry cleaning, took it to
the cleaners and stopped at the bank to draw out money to pay the power bill and
telephone bill, drove to the power company and the phone company and paid the bills,
went grocery shopping, came home and put away the groceries.

He cleaned the cat’s litter box and bathed the dog. Then it was already 1 p.m. and he hurried
to make the beds, do the laundry, vacuum, dust, and sweep and mop the kitchen floor.
Ran to the school to pick up the kids and got into an argument with them on the way home.
Set out cookies and milk and got the kids organized to do their homework, then set up the
ironing board and watched TV while he did the ironing.

At 4:30 he began peeling potatoes and washing greens for salad, breaded the pork chops
and snapped fresh beans for supper. After supper he cleaned the kitchen, ran the dishwasher,
folded laundry, bathed the kids, and put them to bed. At 9 p.m. he was exhausted and,
though his daily chores weren’t finished, he went to bed where he was expected to make love
— which he managed to get through without complaint.

The next morning he awoke and immediately knelt by the bed and said,
“Lord, I don’t know what I was thinking. I was so wrong to envy my wife’s being able to stay
home all day. Please, oh please, let us trade back.”

The Lord, in his infinite wisdom, replied, “My son, I feel you have learned your lesson and I
will be happy to change things back to the way they were. You’ll have to wait 9 months,
though. You got pregnant last night!”

ERIC VAN SOEST

ROTARY INFORMATION

NEW ROTARY WEB SITE

Today a new Rotary International web site is being launched at the start of business Chicago Time Monday 26th August.

ROTARY.ORG

Now you will need to log in as before on the old site however you may need to register as well:

http://www.rotary.org/myrotary/en

Once there then upload your details to your profile.  You may need your membership number and or the club number.

It is a blog based web site on Word Press which is what we use for all our web sites.  I have found it easy to use and a lot faster than the old site.  There are many many features and it is totally different and there are some teething problems which are being sorted out.

This web site is only as good as you make it as an individual.  However there are some great new features such as starting up your own group with a  group discussion.

The club finder is simply excellent and as we learn about the site I am sure you will all agree that Rotary has entered the 21st century!!!

DIVE RIGHT IN

There’s a lot more we could say about the site, but the best way to find out what’s new is to use it. Explore the sections. Add your voice to a discussion group. Post your club project or browse community projects from across the Rotary world. And let us know what you think. Like any undertaking of this scope, it won’t be perfect. But rest assured that we haven’t finished with the site. In fact, we’re already working on new features and improvements to make your experience the best it can be.

What’s new about the Rotary website? Everything!

Welcome to your new Rotary website. We’ve heard from many corners that Rotary needs a faster, improved website that makes it easy to find what you’re looking for and helps you get your Rotary business done. We listened – and we hope you’re as excited as we are.

“I encourage you to register and review your profile, update it, and pay special attention to the club profile in Rotary Club Central,” say Burton. “I hope you find our new website exciting as well as a big step forward.”

ONLY IN AFRICA

OUT OF AFRICA

CAUSES WORTH SUPPORTING

SCHOOL OF ST JUDES TANZANIA

It has been a while since we promoted one of the best projects anywhere so here is some news from St Judes.

If class sizes allow for it, St Jude’s occasionally selects students from neighbouring government schools so they can benefit from a free education. Recently, 32 new Standard 2 students were selected to join our wonderful school.

Here is Jesca enjoying her first day. All of the new students are bright, motivated and eager to learn! Like others at St Jude’s, they’ll have access to the best learning through more than 200 highly qualified Tanzanian teachers, well stocked libraries and state-of-the-art science and ICT labs.

VISIT THEIR WEB SITE AND DONATE DIRECTLY:

SCHOOL OF ST JUDE’S WISH LIST

Rotary International President Ron Burton

Governor of District 9700 Geoff Tancred

Coolamon Club President  Dick Jennings

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

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

REGISTER NOW FOR SYDNEY

Register early for Sydney convention and save

Register early for the 2014 Rotary International Convention in  Sydney, Australia, 1-4 June, and pay US$100 less than the on-site  registration fee. Rotary’s annual convention is a wonderful way to experience the true internationality of Rotary, as you connect with leaders, exchange ideas, and get inspired to take action to benefit communities worldwide.

‘Before & After’, Sydney Harbour – this very long exposure captures the final minutes before the sun sets, as the last piercing light ray throws deep shadows, and the few minutes after, as the first splash of colour starts to ascend.

Bulletin Editor and Web Site:  John Glassford

Above is the new logo for Rotary.

27th August Rotary International launches a new web site.  I have had a go on it and find it exceptional.

You will need to sign on with your email and password if you are already registered if not you will need to register.

MY ROTARY

Go to the following page to log on or register:

http://www.rotary.org/myrotary/en/home

Coolamon Rotary News Bulletin #08

AUGUST IS MEMBERSHIP AND EXTENSIONS MONTH.

During Rotary Membership and Extension Month, I will:

MONDAY MEETING 19th AUGUST 2013

Another excellent meeting with good fellowship and new guests.  Present were Danny Henman Principal of the Coolamon Central School, Daryl Breust our guest speaker, Thomas Graham Honeywell Prize recipient, Digby Graham, Leanne Corbett, Alan White and partners Christine Lorraine and Helen Lewis.  Twelve members were also present.

Tonight we had a meeting in two parts but both engineering related.  Neil Munro presented the cheque to Danny Henman for the fees required for Thomas Graham to attend the Honeywell Engineering Summer School in December.

The Engineering Summer School is an initiative supported by Honeywell, Engineers Australia, Sydney Division and Rotary clubs around NSW and ACT.

It brings together students entering their final year of secondary school who have expressed a sincere interest and application for studies and/or a career in one of the many branches of engineering.

Applications forms are forwarded to year 11 students via schools and Rotary clubs. Students may apply either direct to Engineers Australia or through their local Rotary club. Students are offered places on a first come first served basis.

Successful students gain the opportunity of experiencing day-to-day life as an engineer through access to universities and contact with Australia’s leading engineering organisations.

Opportunities exist to talk with and observe engineers employed in government, private and research facilities covering a broad range of discipline categories. Such opportunities might encompass biomedical, chemical, civil, environmental, electrical, computer or mechanical engineering.

It is hoped that through such experiences, student decisions about future career paths will be made using informed judgments.

Attendance at and transport to HESS involves a personal cost to the student. However, sponsoring Rotary clubs may wish to assist with the payment according to circumstances. Sponsoring clubs are also encouraged to invite students to their weekly meeting both before and after the Summer School as well as endeavouring to keep in contact during subsequent university attendance and after graduation.

Thomas Graham, Neil Munro and Danny Henman

The second part was a talk on engineering and how our guest speaker Daryl Breust started life as an Architectural Draftsman and is now running his own engineering company with his son in Wagga Wagga.  Daryl specialises in steel and commercial buildings. From pencils, T squares and set squares to fully blown computer assisted drawings or CAD as we know it.  A most interesting talk and one that would have inspired Thomas as he embarks on a career in engineering.

Daryl Breust Engineer

Diary Reminders

*Monday 26th August John Franklin Guest Speaker .  Times and life living in the Northern Territory.

Friday August 30th Steam Train in Coolamon Morning Tea  TBA.  Volunteers required.

*Monday 2nd September Guest Speaker Colleen Wilson Lord OAM.

Tuesday 3rd September Memory, Movement and Motivation Information Day Coolamon  by Colleen Lord OAM Health and Wellness Day at the Allawah Community Centre. Contact Clare Munro: 6927 3548.

Monday 9th September Regular Meeting followed by a Board Meeting, all members are invited to attend.

Thursday 12th September BINGO:  Christine Atkinson, Mark Reardon, Dick Jennings, Neil Munro

*Monday 30th September DG Geoff Tancred’s Visit.

Sunday 6th October Coolamon Scarecrow Festival.

Monday 7th October NO Meeting Labour Day Weekend.

Thursday 10th October BINGO:   Ian Jennings, John Glassford, Grahame Miles, Ted Hutcheon

Saturday 12th October Coolamon and Ganmain Hospital Fete IN Ganmain.

Saturday 26th October Street Raffle in Coolamon.

Sunday December 1st Early Pre-Christmas Rotary Community Market Day in Coolamon.

Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd February PETS in Young

Friday 14th March Trike Convention Catering in Wagga Wagga proceeds to Ronald McDonald House in Wagga Wagga.

Friday March 21st-Sunday March 23rd D9700 Conference in Orange.

Sunday 18th May D9700 Assembly in Grenfell

Saturday 24th May Red Shield Appeal Street Stall.

Sunday June 1st-Wednesday June 4th.  SYDNEY 2014 RI Convention See promotion at the end of this bulletin.

*Partners and Guests Night.

ROTARY INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT RON BURTON:

With his congenial manner and his inclination to keep things simple, Ron Burton has a natural ability to put people at ease. But don’t let the easygoing demeanor of Rotary International’s new president lull you into thinking that he doesn’t get serious when it’s time for business.

“If you ask my opinion, you’re going to get it,” Burton says, his neighborly look morphing into a solemn gaze. “When I feel strongly about something, I will argue like crazy for my position. I suppose that’s sort of an ego thing, but if I discern that someone has a vested interest or may be looking at a personal economic benefit, I have a simple suggestion: Apply The Four-Way Test.”

An uncompromising sense of ethics may be the only personal quality that the former president of the University of Oklahoma Foundation Inc. is willing to wear on his sleeve. “Like most people, I don’t like to be told I’m wrong,” he says. “But I can be convinced that there’s another way to look at something, and sometimes I’ll change my mind. If it’s an ethical issue, though, you’re not going to tell me I’m wrong. It’s not going to happen. I’ve dealt with too many people over the years who wanted to misuse funds. I’ve looked them in the eye and said, ‘I’m not going to jail for you or anyone else.’”

FULL STORY HERE

ON THE LIGHTER SIDE

The Spoon

John invited his mother over for dinner one evening. During the meal, she couldn’t help but notice how attractive his roommate Judy was.

She had been suspicious of a relationship between her son and his roommate for quite some time, but this only made her more curious.

She watched the two of them interact over the course of the evening and began to wonder whether there was more between John and Judy than met the eye.

Realizing only too well what his mother was thinking, John said, “I can see your wheels turning Mum and I know what you’re thinking. Rest assured Judy and I are strictly roommates.”

A few days later, Judy went to John and said, “You know the beautiful silver gravy ladle? Well, ever since your mother came to dinner I can’t seem to find it. You don’t think she would have taken it, do you?”

“I doubt it, but I’ll write her a letter just to be sure,” replied John.

John then sat down and wrote his mother the following letter: “Dear Mum, While I’m not saying you ‘did’ take a gravy ladle from my house, and I’m not saying you ‘didn’t’ take a gravy ladle, the fact remains that ever since you were here for dinner one has been missing. Love, Your son.”

Several days later, John received a reply from his mother which read: “Dear John, While I am not saying you ‘do’ sleep with Judy, and I’m not saying you ‘don’t’ sleep with her, the fact remains that she would have found the gravy ladle by now if she were sleeping in her own bed. Love, Mum.”

ERIC VAN SOEST

ROTARY INFORMATION

Rotary Coordinator Mary Berge of Pennsylvania, USA, finds her happiness in serving others, which is why she has remained in Rotary. Read her blog post for more inspiration on engaging your members.

I wonder what Rotary will look like in 2050. I wonder about how our journey, together as Rotarians, will take shape. I imagine the powerful and meaningful projects that will happen along the way. I imagine the positive impact we will have on human lives, all over the world. I imagine the lifelong friendships and bonds that will spontaneously occur as a result. It makes me smile to think about it all.

Have you noticed the common theme in my words above? It’s happiness. I believe that Rotary makes people happy. The givers and receivers of our Rotary service are happy people! And when we are happy, we work, play, and love harder and better. Our performance, energy and creativity increases. In Rotary, the happier we are, the harder and better we serve others!

Success doesn’t lead to happiness; happiness leads to success. Our goal in Rotary is to serve others and to do good in the world and by working toward and achieving these goals, alongside my fellow Rotarians, I am a happy person!

Editor’s note: Share your passion and commitment to Rotary during Membership and Extension Month! Here’s how:

• Set a personal goal with the Membership Challenge
• Lend your voice to our Thunderclap
• Watch RI President Ron Burton’s membership message

ONLY IN AFRICA

OUT OF AFRICA

CAUSES WORTH SUPPORTING

DARKNESS TO LIGHT ROTARY CLUB OF WAGGA WAGGA

Ajoy Joshi and Dr. Alok Sharma

On Saturday night over 300 people including a large number of Rotarians and their partners supported Dr. Alok Sharma and his team in raising funds for the Darkness to Light projects for India and the Riverina.  The Chief Guest was Mr. Tarun Kumar from the High Commission of India to Australia.  The dinner was catered for by Ajoy Joshi from Nilgiri’s Indian Restaurant in Sydney.  Ajoy donated all the food and his time and the dinner was plentiful and delicious.  Thank you Ajoy and all the members of Wagga Wagga Rotary who worked hard to put this night together.

Two from Coolamon Rotary club that is PP Marg (now retired) and PP Garth Perkin will be joining Dr Sharma in India in November as volunteers for Dr Sharma’s next eye camp where Alok will be operating for cataracts and providing glasses and eye check ups for many Indians.

CONTACT THE ROTARY CLUB OF WAGGA WAGGA TO DONATE TO DARKNESS TO LIGHT. WEB SITE: WAGGA WAGGA ROTARY CLUB

In 2007 Ajoy was awarded Rotary’s highest honour by the Rotary Club of Wagga Wagga– the Paul Harris Fellowship – for his ongoing support for the ‘From Darkness to Light 2007’ project for vision-impaired people in India.

Rotary International President Ron Burton

Governor of District 9700 Geoff Tancred

Coolamon Club President  Dick Jennings

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

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

REGISTER NOW FOR SYDNEY

Register early for Sydney convention and save

Register early for the 2014 Rotary International Convention in  Sydney, Australia, 1-4 June, and pay US$100 less than the on-site  registration fee. Rotary’s annual convention is a wonderful way to experience the true internationality of Rotary, as you connect with leaders, exchange ideas, and get inspired to take action to benefit communities worldwide.

Bulletin Editor and Web Site:  John Glassford