Our annual craft and produce markets will be held on Saturday, 26 March, 2016 (Easter Saturday) at the Up To Date Store in Coolamon.
The market will open at 9:00 am and run through 2:00 pm, and will feature a unique event to Coolamon, the first ever Up To Date Store Art Battle! Local artists and patrons of the market will contribute to artwork that will be judged and then raffled off afterward. With running commentary by our own illustrious Dick Jennings, it will be an event you won’t want to miss!
If you’d like to run a stall at the event, please download the application by clicking on the link below, and follow the instructions in the document. Please note that all stallholders need to have public liability insurance (or operate under an entity with such insurance).
An excellent meeting attended by 24 members a guests. There were three guest speakers at this meeting (Karyl Dellinger, Bronwyn Hatty and Libby Cruickshank), all contributing information in regard to the Local Health Advisory Committee (LHAC) which comprises seven ladies at present. However they are seeking contributions from community minded people who would be welcome to join them.
Karyl Dellenger, the acting CEO at Coolamon Ganmain Hospital, who spoke on her wish to make the hospital area more family friendly.
For example Karyl would like family groups, with small children, to feel as though they may permit the kids to run around and have fun while they are visiting one of the patients.
There are currently twelve long-term patients at the hospital, only some of whom receive regular visits from friends or relatives. We can all imagine how bored a person must become lying in bed for days at a time. The staff do a wonderful job in trying to entertain patients, be it with music or dancing. Any outside participation would be welcome when you stare at four walls all day.
Karyl suggested that Rotary may like to hold an outdoor meeting, at the hospital, in a less formal format. Possibly a barbeque outside on the lawn, allowing those patients that are able to come along and hear what is going on in their community.
Bronwyn Hatty, Community Development Officer with Coolamon Shire Council, Spoke on involving groups such as Rotary, Lions, Men’s Shed or school groups who could visit patients from time to time to provide them with an outside interest. Possibly “adopt” a resident.
If Rotary were to try a barbeque meeting, we would have to bring along our own barbeque, as the hospital does not have one. There is a pergola which could be utilized.
If the evening was a success, then possibly a grant could be applied for to build a suitable area in the grounds.
Libby Cruickshank reinforced her associates’ ideas.
There were a number of questions and suggestions that may permit the above suggestions to come to fruition.
Rotarian Myfanwy Collette moved a vote of thanks to our guests and presented them with a kangaroo money pouch each.
Myffe (2nd from right) posing with (left to right) Bronwyn Hatty, Karyl Dellenger and Libby Cruickshank.
Sharon Walsh from the Ganmain Guardian, who was a guest speaker the previous week, also attended this meeting to hear the presentation from the LHAC group. She also brought along a copy of this week’s Ganmain Guardian, the first copy of which was auctioned off by Rotarian Mark Reardon. After a great deal of spirited bidding it was knocked down to Dick Jenning for $10.
Ian Jennings reported that he had sent an SMS to President Garth and Marg who are currently in Nepal. It was answered and they are OK despite the earthquake.
John Glassford notified us via e-mail that the Mt Kenya climb was successfully completed by 9 of the 12 intrepid climbers, which included Alex Thompson and Don Dyce (photo blow).
Well done to all.
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On the lighter side
KING ARTHUR AND THE OLD UGLY WOMAN
Young King Arthur was ambushed and imprisoned by the monarch of a neighbouring kingdom. The monarch could have killed him but was moved by Arthur’s youth and ideals. So, the monarch offered him his freedom, as long as he could answer a very difficult question. Arthur would have a year to figure out the answer and, if, after a year, he still had no answer, he would be put to death.
The question?…What do women really want? Such a question would perplex even the most knowledgeable man, and to young Arthur, it seemed an impossible query. But, since it was better than death, he accepted the monarch’s proposition to have an answer by year’s end.
He returned to his kingdom and began to poll everyone: the Princess, the priests, the wise men and even the court jester. He spoke with everyone, but no one could give him a satisfactory answer.
Many people advised him to consult the old ugly woman, for only she would have the answer.
But the price would be high; as the woman was famous throughout the kingdom for the exorbitant prices she charged.
The last day of the year arrived and Arthur had no choice but to talk to the old woman. She agreed to answer the question, but he would have to agree to her price first.
The old ugly woman wanted to marry Sir Lancelot, the most noble of the Knights of the Round Table and Arthur’s closest friend!
Young Arthur was horrified. She was hunchbacked and hideous, had only one tooth, smelled like sewage, made obscene noises, etc. He had never encountered such a repugnant creature in all his life.
He refused to force his friend to marry her and endure such a terrible burden; but Lancelot, learning of the proposal, spoke with Arthur.
He said nothing was too big of a sacrifice compared to Arthur’s life and the preservation of the Round Table.
Hence, a wedding was proclaimed and the woman answered Arthur’s question thus:
What a woman really wants, she answered….is to be in charge of her own life.
Everyone in the kingdom instantly knew that the woman had uttered a great truth and that Arthur’s life would be spared.
And so it was, the neighbouring monarch granted Arthur his freedom and Lancelot and the ugly woman had a wonderful wedding.
The honeymoon hour approached and Lancelot, steeling himself for a horrific experience, entered the bedroom. But, what a sight awaited him. The most beautiful woman he had ever seen lay before him on the bed. The astounded Lancelot asked what had happened.
The young beauty replied that since he had been so kind to her when she appeared ugly, she would henceforth, be her horrible deformed self only half the time and the beautiful maiden the other half.
Which would he prefer? Beautiful during the day….or night?
Lancelot pondered the predicament. During the day, a beautiful woman to show off to his friends, but at night, in the privacy of his castle, an old ugly woman? Or, would he prefer having a hideous woman during the day, but by night, a beautiful woman for him to enjoy wondrous intimate moments?
What would YOU do?
What Lancelot chose is below.
BUT….make YOUR choice before you scroll down below.
Noble Lancelot said that he would allow HER to make the choice herself.
Upon hearing this, she announced that she would be beautiful all the time because he had respected her enough to let her be in charge of her own life.
Now….what is the moral to this story?
The moral is…..
If you don’t let a woman have her own way…. Things are going to get ugly…
Diary Reminders
Saturday 11th April – Sunday 10th May: Mount Kenya ANZAC Day 2015 Climb in Kenya.
Sunday, 3rd May: D9700 Assembly at West Wyalong venue West Wyalong High School.
Monday, 4th May: Regular meeting (guest speaker Annaliese Guthrie on her recent RYLA experience).
BINGO Thursday, 14th May: 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.
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:
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
Guest speaker on this occasion was Sharon Walsh, editor of the Ganmain Guardian.
The Ganmain Guardian came into being as a community newsletter in 2005 as an A4 letter that provided local gossip and details of upcoming events, once a month.
Sharon moved to Ganmain from the Wollongong area with her husband in 1992. Since that time she had had various types of work, including cook at the Red Steer Motel (Wagga) and the bistro at the Ganmain Sports Club. She now works at the Ganmain Hotel, while also working two days a week on producing the Guardian which is now a fourteen page A5 booklet. Four hundred copies are distributed free to all Ganmain households monthly. This increased size of the publication was made possible through a $50,000 grant which enabled the purchase of a larger photocopier and folding equipment, as well as a laptop computer.
The Ganmain Guardian charges a token amount for advertising and is well supported by local businesses as well as some from Coolamon. Their office is situated in the Rural Transaction Centre and Sharon’s efforts are very much appreciated by the community.
Sharon provided an enthusiastic and confident presentation, and fielded a great many questions from the very interested seventeen people present. It was obvious that the Coolamon members were jealous of Ganmain’s local news sheet and would like one for Coolamon township.
A vote of thanks was provided by Henk Hulsman on behalf of all present.
Henk Hulsman presents Sharon Walsh with the traditional kangaroo hide change purse as thanks for her presentation.
On a more somber note, Dick Jennings brought to the attention of club members the plight of the mother of Grahame and Sharon Miles’ grandson, Darcy, who is battling a very aggressive cancer at present. Unfortunately, the Federal Government has withdrawn subsidies on medications, which Louisa requires. It currently costs almost $100,000 a year to provide the care she so desperately requires. Beside Darcy who is thirteen years of age, Louisa has a three-year-old daughter Tilda.
In support of Grahame and Sharon’s family, it was suggested that proceeds of the raffle ($124) and club fine session ($257) be donated to Louise to assist in defraying costs. This was a marvelous response by members as the raffle would normally realise about $70 and the fine session $15. The board will meet and decide on the amount the club is prepared to donate to this cause, on top of what was raised at the meeting.
On the lighter side of life
The apprentice had been left in charge of the chemist shop at lunch hour. When the chemist returned he enquired if there had been any customers.
“Just one,” said the apprentice. “A bloke came in with a hacking cough, so I gave him a gigantic dose of castor oil.”
“You what?” said the chemist. “You know that castor oil is not a remedy for a cough.”
“Well it worked. He’s been hanging on that lamp post over there for an hour and hasn’t dared to give one cough!”
Timely reminder that flu shots should now be available from your friendly chemist.
Diary Reminders
Saturday 11th April – Sunday 10th May: Mount Kenya ANZAC Day 2015 Climb in Kenya.
Saturday, 25th April: ANZAC Day ceremonies in Coolamon and Ganmain.
Monday, 27th April: Regular meeting, guest speakers Bronwyn Hatty, Libby Cruikshank and Keryl Dallinger speaking on local community health programs.
Sunday, 3rd May: D9700 Assembly at West Wyalong venue West Wyalong High School.
BINGO Thursday, 14th May: 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.
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:
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
Last week’s meeting was well attended, with 21 members and guests present to appreciate the presentation on Interplast made by Wagga Rotarian Eugene Maloney and the induction of two new members to our club. John Nulty and his wife Jan were introduced by Ian Durham. Secondly Dave McKinley and wife Heather were introduced by Wayne Lewis. It is very pleasing to see the membership growing, as new people bring new experience to the club. It was also great to see David Jenkins taking part in one of our meetings again. David has been along to a couple of functions now and may be persuaded by Leslie and Paul Weston to form a stronger bond with Coolamon Rotary.
PP Dick Jennings and Ian Durham (left) and Wayne Lewis (right) welcome new inductees John Nulty (left) and Dave McKinley (right) to Coolamon Rotary.
Newest member Dave McKinley thanks visiting Rotarian Eugene Maloney for a very interesting and inspiring talk on Interplast and how it helps burn victims and those born with birth defects in Asian rim developing countries.
Neil Munro reported on the April Bingo which showed a profit of $225. The Jackpot did not go off this month; possibly it will in May when it will amount to $120. Many thanks to Ian Jennings, Wayne Lewis, Mark Reardon and Ted Hutcheon who formed the team on the night. Co-ordinator Neil Munro mentioned that players have requested more substantial prizes for ‘liners’ as they consider a little more could be spent. Currently the princely sum of approximately $20 is expended on 10 prizes. Line prizes tend to extend the time taken to complete the game, and additional expenditure will further reduce the profit achieved. Possibly double the price per prize, e.g. $4.00 but have only five prizes. Food for thought.
Last meeting, Christine Atkinson went to a great deal of trouble to obtain a raffle prize with a difference, a presentation basket of a dozen different jars of jam and chutney prepared by Col and Brenda Patterson. It always pays to purchase raffle prizes that the buyer believes they would enjoy winning themselves. As luck would have it, and a great deal of tickets to assist the cause, Christine herself took the basket home.
Diary Reminders
Saturday 11th April – Sunday 10th May: Mount Kenya ANZAC Day 2015 Climb in Kenya.
Saturday, 25th April: ANZAC Day ceremonies in Coolamon and Ganmain.
Monday, 27th April: Regular meeting, guest speakers Bronwyn Hatty, Libby Cruikshank and Keryl Dallinger speaking on local community health programs.
Sunday, 3rd May: D9700 Assembly at West Wyalong venue West Wyalong High School.
BINGO Thursday, 14th May: 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.
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:
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
The last meeting for the month of March took the form of a farewell dinner to the Mt. Kenya climbers who leave Australia on the first leg of their journey on the 11th April. Sixteen members of the Mt. Kenya team joined us, they also included the “Gin & Tonic” set who intend watching progress from the comfort of a Safari Ranch. The youngest climber has just turned 27 years of age. The oldest is 72 years young.
During the evening, John Glassford ran a couple of short films. The first was taken at Mt. Kenya in the 60’s. The second was more recent 2012. The difference in glacier presence on the mountain, between the two dates was quite obvious. The Club donated a further cheque for $1,000 toward the team’s fundraising.
President Garth farewells John G with a cheque for $1000 from the club
Also leaving for faraway places are President Garth and wife Marg Perkin who leave for Nepal within the next week. It is their intention to conduct a training program with local teachers of primary school children. They will also attend a holiday camp with school children. P.P. Dick Jennings congratulated both the Mt Kenya team and Garth & Marg on their dedication to Rotary ideals and effort in spreading Rotary goodwill throughout the world.
Before his departure, Pres. Garth inducted two fresh members to the Coolamon fold. Trevor Parkes was introduced by PP. Dick Jennings and Steven Exton was introduced by Wayne Lewis.
Easter markets a rousing success
posted by Paul Weston
The markets on Easter Saturday were a resounding success. We had a great rollout of visitors to the markets, and the vendors left happy and looking forward to our next market. The markets are not a huge moneymaker for our club, but I think success is judged by more than just the bottom line. The markets were a great community event, and helped to draw many visitors to our shire when there were many competing activities in the region. The garden viewings in Coolamon synergised nicely with the markets, both events benefitting from the other.
From left to right: The Easter Bunny shares candy with PP Dick, Sharon Miles, Maureen Hulsman and Marilyn Jennings selling tickets for the garden viewing, and a photo of the hopping scene at the markets.
We had some hiccups preparing for the markets because our chair had to step down several months ago due to family commitments, but other members of the committee pulled together and got the job done. This club never ceases to amaze me because of its ability to come through when the going gets tough, and to get things done in style. We came close to cancelling the markets several weeks ago because of concerns about participation by vendors, but we hung tough and made it happen. I am proud to be a Rotarian, and particularly proud to be a member of our small club, which always seems to punch above its weight.
Thanks go to the Rotarians and Friends of Rotary who helped on the day, the partners who directly assisted or tolerated their partner’s absence from family activities on the day, the vendors who made the markets possible, the students from Coolamon Central School who lent a hand, and the many local residents and visitors to the shire who patronised the markets. And special thanks to Easter Bunny Garth, who entertained the crowd, young and old alike.
JUST FOR FUN!
An engineer could not find a job, so he opens a clinic, and puts a sign outside that says: Get Treatment For $50, If Not Cured Get Back $100.
A doctor thinks this is a good opportunity to show up the engineer and earn a quick $100. And so he visits the clinic.
Doctor: I have lost my sense of taste.
Engineer: Nurse, bring the medicine from Box #22 and place 3 drops in the patient’s mouth.
Patient (doctor): Spits out the medicine and says “This is not medicine, it’s gasoline.”
Engineer: Congratulations. You have your taste back. That will be $50.
Doctor gets annoyed, and returns after several days to recover his money.
Doctor: I have lost my memory and can’t remember a thing.
Engineer: Nurse, bring the medicine from Box #22 and put 3 drops in the patient’s mouth.
Doctor: “This medicine is for the sense of taste,” protests the doctor.
Engineer: Congrats. Your memory is back…that will be $50.
Doctor leaves, but after several days angrily returns for one last try.
Doctor: My eyesight has become weak.
Engineer: Well, I don’t have any medicine for that. Take this $100.
Doctor: But this is a $50 note.
Engineer: Congratulations, your eyesight has gotten better…that will be $50.
Diary Reminders
BINGO Thursday, 9th April, 2015 Ian Jennings (Captain), Ted Hutcheon, John Glassford, Mark Reardon (as John G. is not available, we’ll need a substitute–any volunteers?)
Saturday 11th April – Sunday May 10th Mount Kenya ANZAC Day 2015 Climb in Kenya.
Wednesday, 8th April – Board meeting.
Monday, 13th April – Regular club meeting and induction of new members, Part 2.
April 13th-April 20th RYLA Camp
Sunday, May 3rd D9700 Assembly at West Wyalong venue West Wyalong High School.
BINGO Thursday, 14th May, 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.
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:
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
Rotarians in District 9700 were treated to a rare visit from the standing president of Rotary International when Kalyan Banerjee arrived in Wagga during the week of 21 May. The Rotary Club of Wagga Wagga, as the first Rotary Club in the district, served as host and organised a very nice reception at the Wagga Wagga Country Club. Over 300 Rotarians and guests, many traveling several hours to attend, enjoyed an evening of comraderie and speeches from President Banerjee, DG Ian Simpson, and award recipient Alok Sharma, an optician from Wagga who received a “service above self” award for his “Darkness to Light” program that brings eye surgery to needy patients in India. Representing the Coolamon Rotary Club were President Marg, Garth Perkin, John Burns (who, as a recent Rotary inductee was pinned by President Banerjee), Ian Durham and Paul Weston. Despite having to stand for the duration of the event, a good time was had by all.
Team member Fred Maddeen of Bathurst (right) atop Mt. Margherita with guide Moses Kashumba, the only climbers to complete the Mountains of the Moon climb. Look for a full account from John Glassford later…
