Happy New Year to you all have a great 2013! We are reliably told that there were 3000 people in Coolamon for the fireworks last night. Seen on the night were Grahame and Sharon Miles, Susan and John Glassford, Leslie and Paul Weston, Dick Jennings, Barry Lillywhite and a host of others. Fireworks went off at 10 pm which allowed us all to get home sober to watch the Sydney fireworks on TV.
The Blues Brothers. Grahame Miles, John Burns and Dick Jennings.
Last meeting for the 2012 year was our annual Christmas party held at the home of President Paul Weston and Leslie Weston.
Leslie and Paul put in a huge effort to make it a memorable evening and we all enjoyed some wonderful fellowship with our partners and guests. The food was plentiful and the prawns were delicious. President Paul thanked everyone for attending and wished us all a wonderful Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Thank you Leslie and Paul for opening up your home to all of us and for the warm and generous hospitality.
Ian Durham kindly took some photos of the night, thanks Ian and here they are:
PRESIDENT PAUL WESTON’S REPORT
We closed out the calendar year in fine fashion with a memorable Christmas party at the home of Paul and Leslie Weston. A total of 31 Rotarians and guests enjoyed a range of tasty nibblies prepared mostly by members and mains of turkey and barbecued pork loin plus a variety of salads and sides. A final course of yummy desserts rounded out the evening, but attendees lingered until late, engaged in conversation and enjoying fellowship and the delightful weather. The effort was well worth it, judging from the outcome. I’d like to send special recognition to Leslie for her efforts in making preparations for the event.
It’s hard to believe my year at the helm is halfway over, but I’m proud of what we’ve accomplished and look forward to productive follow-ups in the next 6 months. I truly appreciate the selfless contributions of our hard-working members, which is the engine that drives all of our productivity. I extend the best holiday wishes to you and your loved ones for Christmas and into the new year.
Thank You! To all the clubs and Rotarians from D9700 for $8,000 plus and counting. The funds sent in via our lunch bag money for World AIDS Day 2012.
Saint Nicholas is on his way form North Africa with your presents!
ROTARY INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT SAKUJI TANAKA
The Rotary world is in mourning after the tragic deaths of health workers in Pakistan. These courageous people were committed to stopping the transmission of the polio virus and to saving children’s lives, and for their brave and heroic efforts they will never be forgotten. On behalf of all Rotarians, I wish to express my sincere condolences to their families.
Please take a moment to read Rotary’s official statement on this matter: http://bit.ly/UdswMX
Please, voice your support of the fight against polio, until no child is in danger.
Thank you.
ON THE LIGHTER SIDE
Amish Elevator
Amish elevator.. The boy asked, ‘What is this Father?’
The father (never having seen an elevator) responded, ‘Son, I have never seen anything like this in my life, I don’t know what it is.’ While the boy and his father were watching with amazement, a fat old lady in a wheel chair moved up to the moving walls and pressed a button. The walls opened, and the lady rolled between them into a small room. The walls closed and the boy and his father watched the small numbers above the walls light up sequentially. They continued to watch until it reached the last number and then the numbers began to light in the reverse order.
Finally the walls opened up again and a gorgeous 24-year-old blond stepped out.
The father, not taking his eyes off the young woman, said quietly to his son…..’Go get your Mother’
ROTARY INFORMATION
Rotary Information will be back in 2013. Merry Christmas to you all!
BUCKET LIST
Hout Bay Cape Town. The members of Coolamon Rotary say G ‘day and Merry Christmas to our twin club Hout Bay.
We look forward to working together again in 2013 and hopefully to meet you all in 2015!
MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU ALL IN HOUT BAY !
Rotary International President Sakuji Tanaka
Governor of District 9700 Greg Brown
Coolamon Club President Paul Weston
Coolamon Club Secretary John GlassfordCoolamon
Club Treasurer Henk Hulsman
Coolamon Rotary Club Inc. P.O. Box 23 COOLAMON N.S.W. 2701
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.
One of the best parts of being a Rotarian is that you are always welcome in any club in any country or in your own country. This week we traveled to Perth and made up the meeting with the Rotary Club of Fremantle. One of the traditions is to exchange our respective club banners as a reminder of our visit.
The hospitality received on visiting another Rotary club is always exceptional and one immediately feels like part of the family. The Rotary Club of Fremantle is no exception, a good club with a good mix of members and they are doing some wonderful work in the community of Fremantle.
Just a reminder that this Saturday is World AIDS Day 2012. We have sent out our lunch bag for everyone to support the lunch money on World AIDS Day 2012. So far we have received around $1,550. Thank you to all who have contributed so far.
If you did not receive a lunch bag you can go directly to our web site and donate on line:
The funds raised will be going to Nairobi and Hout Bay in support of our projects there.
Thank You.
ROTARY INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT SAKUJI TANAKA
In Hyderabad, India, my wife Kyoko and I looked on as local Rotarians donated 500 tricycles to people with physical disabilities caused mainly by polio. Rotary projects that benefit the less fortunate are at the heart of Rotary’s humanitarian mission.
I’m writing you this letter to tell you that I’m leaving you forever. I’ve been a good man to you for 7 years & I have nothing to show for it. These last 2 weeks have been hell. … Your boss called to tell me that you quit your job today & that was the last straw. Last week, you came home & didn’t even notice I had a new haircut, had cooked your favorite meal & even wore a brand new pair of silk boxers. You ate in 2 minutes, & went straight to sleep after watching all of your soaps. You don’t tell me you love me anymore; you don’t want sex or anything that connects us as husband & wife. Either you’re cheating on me or you don’t love me anymore; whatever the case, I’m gone.
Your EX-Husband
P.S. don’t try to find me. Your SISTER & I are moving away to Tasmania together! Have a great life!
Dear Ex-Husband
Nothing has made my day more than receiving your letter. It’s true you & I have been married for 7 years, although a good man is a far cry from what you’ve been. I watch my soaps so much because they drown out your constant whining & griping Too bad that doesn’t work. I DID notice when you got a hair cut last week, but the 1st thing that came to mind was ‘You look just like a girl!’ Since my mother raised me not to say anything if you can’t say something nice, I didn’t comment. And when you cooked my favorite meal, you must have gotten me confused with MY SISTER, because I stopped eating pork 7 years ago. About those new silk boxers: I turned away from you because the $49.99 price tag was still on them, & I prayed it was a coincidence that my sister had just borrowed $50 from me that morning. After all of this, I still loved you & felt we could work it out. So when I hit the lotto for 10 million dollars, I quit my job & bought us 2 tickets to Jamaica But when I got home you were gone.. Everything happens for a reason, I guess. I hope you have the fulfilling life you always wanted. My lawyer said that the letter you wrote ensures you won’t get a penny from me. So take care.
Signed, Your Ex-Wife, Rich As Hell & Free!
P.S. I don’t know if I ever told you this, but my sister Carla was born Carl. I hope that’s not a problem.
To encourage and foster the advancement of International Goodwill, Peace & Understanding through meaningful World community Service projects with the active participation of Australian Rotarians and Rotary Clubs
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With just over a month until our 7 volunteers head off to experience what inspired Cathy to start Umoja, we thought we’d share the accommodation they’ll be staying at in Diani Beach Kenya. Comfortable and clean – with a few colobus monkeys to keep them entertained. About 15 minutes from Umoja’s land. Bet Katie, Ian, Leonie, Leanne, Adele, Trish, and Austin are getting excited!
Do you want to experience the REAL AFRICA while helping ‘Raise the Roof’ for Umoja Orphanage, Kenya? Here is your chance! Join a fully guided tour with experienced Tour Guide and Orphanage founder, Cathy Booth. You’ll be in the company of like-minded volunteer, Rotarian and be participating in the perfect combination of community work and pleasure. You’ll love the authentic safari experience and enjoy plenty of crosscultural interaction with local African people. You will see firsthand why it is imperative we assist the many innocent child victims of poverty, AIDS and neglect.
Our vision is to build a children’s village that will eventually house, feed and educate at least 60 orphaned and disadvantaged children from the Ukunda and Diani Beach areas of Kenya.
Are you excited by travel to remote locations?
Do you love in interacting with people in authentic ways?
Would you appreciate up close experiences with wild animals and ancient tribes?
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.
Here is a short video on Jake Norton who is climbing the 7 THIRD highest peaks on & continents ot raise awareness for cleanwater. This is exactly what we went through and only a month before we were there: ENJOY!
Back from my trip to the US, a bit tired, but very satisfied. I accomplished all I had hoped to, and saw everyone on my list. Attached is a picture of me exchanging banners with Shelly Bullock, president of the Rotary Club of Trumansburg, NY. Their club is a similar size to ours, but a bit more diverse in age range (the oldest is in their 60s, and the youngest is in their 30s, I reckon.
