Bulletins

Meeting of 22nd October, 2018

President Daryl welcomed 22 members & guests Helen L, Jan N, Lorraine H, Maureen H, Sharon M, Barry L, 2 extra guests David Post & Russell Barrow & special guest speaker Leo De Kroo.

Apologies were given from Ian J, Sarah C & Neil M.

Our special guest speaker Leo de Kroo more than spoke, he entertained the 32 of us present, with his stories of growing up in Holland for the first six years of his life and after the war his parents being sent to Indonesia to help in the prison camps. After his father had finished his work there they decided to emigrate to Australia and lived in Perth for a while and then moved to Sydney.

Leo always had a love for music and learnt the guitar and was inspired by the likes of Elvis and others of the mid 1950 genre. In the late 50s he and a mate started up their two-piece band called The de Kroo Brothers and were very persuasive in getting gigs on the Bobby Limb show, Bandstand and Johnny O’Keefe show in the early 1960s. On those shows they worked with some very influential artists of that era, such as Little Pattie, the Bee Gees, the Allen Brothers, Judy Stone, Sandy Scott and many others.

Leo interspersed his talk with songs he strummed and sang, bringing back memories of some of the great songs from that era.  Leo also spoke on the difficulties he encountered in having a stroke last year, the ramifications of that event for him and his recovery.

We will be inviting Leo back at a later date to talk to us about the second part of his life,  living in Dubbo for 45 years, some of that time as a radio announcer, and other adventures he had there.

ON THE LIGHTER SIDE

 

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

Which famous person made this quote? 

“When you write a song you have an idea of how it should be sung, but it doesn’t work out that way if someone else sings and records it.”

Source of last week’s quote: Mark Twain.

 

DIARY

Saturday,  27th October – Catering for Spring Markets. Coolamon Sport & Rec Club (morning).  Roster:

• 8 am -10 am:   Henk, Alex & John B
• 10 am – noon:  Anne & Lyn S
• Noon-close:  Wayne

* Monday,  29th October – Visit from Wollundry Rotary – Gears and Beers Wrapup. Coolamon Sport & Rec Club, 6:30 for 7:00 pm.

* Monday,  5th November – Regular meeting. Coolamon Sport & Rec Club, 6:30 for 7:00 pm.

Thursday, 8th November – Bingo.  Allawah Community Centre, 7:00-10:00 pm. Roster: Daryl (Capt), John N, Ian, Garth.

Wednesday, 14th November – Board meeting.  Coolamon Sport & Rec Club, 7:00 pm.

Monday, 19th November – AGM. Coolamon Sport & Rec Club, 6:30 for 7:00 pm.

Saturday, 1st December – Clearing sale catering – Steve Exton residence. Details forthcoming.

* Saturday, 15th December – Christmas Party. Residence of Daryl & Jan Breust. Details to be finalised.

 

* denotes partner & guest night

COMMUNITY EVENTS

27th October, Gamain Twilight Markets

REMINDERS

Annual subscription fees are due.

Please get your working with children check completed and give the number and expiry date to the secretary ASAP. Failure to do so may mean you are not covered insurance wise when you volunteer at events.

 

 

October is Economic and Community Development month

 

Meeting of 15th October, 2018

Fourteen members and two guests (Helen L and Russ B) enjoyed a fairly sedate dinner meeting where we discussed some recent and upcoming Rotary activities and shared a bit of fellowship.  Some of the topics under discussion included:

• Gears & Beers – additional comments regarding improvements for next year’s event, which mostly went quite well.  Representatives from Wollundry Rotary will be at our regular meeting on 29 October for a follow-up meeting.
• Upcoming catering events including catering for a birder’s club at the Coolamon wetlands (Government Tank) this upcoming Thursday and the spring markets to be held at the Sport & Rec Club on Saturday.
• Also on Saturday, Howard and Ann have offered space at their Convent property for Rotarians to sell items in the all-of-town garage sale. Proceeds of any sales will go to the club.
• The driving simulator made quite an impression on students and others while it was at the Coolamon Central School a few weeks ago.  Next up for prospective student drivers is RYDA (Rotary Youth Driver Awareness), which will take place in Wagga in March.  Stay tuned for details.

A very enjoyable meal was followed by a rather weak fine session led by our Sargent-At-Arms, Ted.  We’re hoping that Ted will up his game in future.  The evening closed with a meat raffle, which was embarrassingly won by Helen after she drew her own number.  Perhaps those extra raffle tickets won by Wayne by guessing the author of the quote of the week.

 

ON THE LIGHTER SIDE

 

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

Which famous person made this quote? 

“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do.”

Source of last week’s quote: Mario Andretti.

 

DIARY

* Monday,  22nd October – Guest speaker: Leo De Kroo on his  life in the 60’s – De Kroo Brothers  up until now. Coolamon Sport & Rec Club, 6:30 for 7:00 pm.

Thursday,  25th October – Catering for birders. Government tank, time TBA.  A roster will be circulated at meeting of 22nd October.

Saturday,  27th October – Catering for Spring Markets. Coolamon Sport & Rec Club (morning).  More details and a roster will be circulated at meeting of 22nd October.

Monday,  29th October – Visit from Wollundry Rotary – Gears and Beers Wrapup. Coolamon Sport & Rec Club, 6:30 for 7:00 pm.

Wednesday, 14th November – Board meeting.  Coolamon Sport & Rec Club, 7:00 pm.

Monday, 19th November – AGM. Coolamon Sport & Rec Club, 6:30 for 7:00 pm.

* Saturday, 15th December – Christmas Party. Residence of Daryl & Jan Breust. Details to be finalised.

 

* denotes partner & guest night

COMMUNITY EVENTS

27th October, Gamain Twilight Markets

REMINDERS

Annual subscription fees are due.

Please get your working with children check completed and give the number and expiry date to the secretary ASAP. Failure to do so may mean you are not covered insurance wise when you volunteer at events.

 

 

October is Economic and Community Development month

 

District Governor: John Glassford {Membership Retention} Coolamon

District Governor-Elect: John McKenzie {Service Projects} Orange North

District Governor Nominee {New District}: Michael Moore

Immediate Past District Governor: George Weston {Youth} Leeton

Foundation Director: PDG David Kennedy {Foundation} Blayney

Secretary: PP David Benn {Administration} Wollundry Wagga Wagga

Treasurer Finance & Audit: PP Doug Conkey {Budget} Wollundry Wagga Wagga

Communications Director: PP Paul Murray {Public Image} Wollundry

Millennials Director: PP Clare Lawlor {Membership Millennials} Wagga CSU Rotaract

Associate Member: AG Julie Poplin {Assistant Governors}

Other District Appointments

Executive Secretary and Web Master: PP Paul Murray Wollundry Wagga Wagga

District Trainer: PP Geraldine Rurenga Wagga Wagga Murrumbidgee

PETS Facilitator: PDG Tony Monley D9810

Public Officer: PDG Ian Tooke Blayney

2019 Griffith D9700 Conference Chair: PP Ross Grillo Griffith

DIO Insurance/Risk Management: PP Sam Catanzariti Griffith

COL 2019 Representative: PDG Gary Roberts

Assistant Governor (Area 6): Paul Weston

We are also looking at the structure of all the Standing Committees and the Special Committees.

We will post all further news on D9700 2018-2019 on my DGJG Blog:

DG JG 9700 2018-2019

 

ROTARY INTERNATIONAL 2018-2019

President: Barry Rassin, RC of East Nassau The Bahamas

District 9700 Governor: John Glassford, RC of Coolamon

District 9700 Governor Elect: John McKenzie RC of Orange North

Meeting of 8th October, 2018

The fellowship meeting on Monday evening was attended by 19 members and guests. A fantastic meal and evening of companionship was  enjoyed by all in attendance. Issues discussed on the evening were:

• Gears and Beers was a great success with approximately 1200 riders passing through Coolamon and 2514 riders in total. Big thank you to all those that helped on the day. Wollundry Rotary reported that they made over $100,000 dollars on the day, which is a massive effort. Some issues to think about for next year included:
  •  The signs needed to be clearer, especially for those traveling different routes. The riders couldn’t hear the marshals very well when riding. Signs for different groups would be a big help here.
  • Spare tire tubes, sunscreen and greater access to toilet facilities will be a must for next year.
• The fire engine muster was on the same day. Rotary was asked to bring out our food van but as the Lions club was serving similar items and the club would also be quite busy that morning with Gears & Beers, Daryl and other board members decided it would be best to decline.
• The Rotary club will be selling bacon and egg rolls on the 27 October for the whole town garage sale. Howard and Ann are opening the convent for the garage sale for Rotarians out of town who may have items to sell. So, if you have items that are lying around and you are prepared to donate them for the sale, drop them off at the convent and help raise some money for the club. Howard and Ann would welcome some help with the sale as well.
•  We are still looking for nominations for RYLA. Nominees must be 18-25 year old youth with leadership potential.
• The board has decided to keep Bingo at the community hall until next year.
• Wayne reminded people to remain active in inviting people to our dinner meetings. Ask them to enjoy a free meal with us and see how it goes.
• The ROC Matekeepers evening had 25 people in attendance, comprised of Rotarians and community members.  A number of those in attendance indicated interest in doing the QPR training to become a Matekeeper. Every mate could save a life.
• The wood still needs cutting up outside Wayne’s place. The club will be organising a working bee to get the job done soon.
• It’s also time to start thinking about the Christmas party. Howard has offered to host the event at the convent.

ON THE LIGHTER SIDE

To all our friends

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

Which famous person made this quote? 

“If everything seems under control, you’re not going fast enough.”

Source of last week’s quote: Willie Nelson (American songwriter & musician)

 

DIARY

Monday,  15th October – Regular meeting. Coolamon Sport & Rec Club, 6:30 for 7:00 pm.

Saturday,  20th October – District 9700 President’s Forum & AGM. Young Golf Club, Young. President’s forum: 10:00 am – 12:30; AGM: 1:00 – 1:45 pm.

* Monday,  22nd October – Guest speaker: Leo De Kroo on his  life in the 60’s – De Kroo Brothers  up until now. Coolamon Sport & Rec Club, 6:30 for 7:00 pm.

Monday, 29th October – AGM

* denotes partner & guest night

COMMUNITY EVENTS

27th October, Gamain Twilight Markets

REMINDERS

Annual subscription fees are due.

Please get your working with children check completed and give the number and expiry date to the secretary ASAP. Failure to do so may mean you are not covered insurance wise when you volunteer at events.

 

 

September is Economic and Community Development month

 

District Governor: John Glassford {Membership Retention} Coolamon

District Governor-Elect: John McKenzie {Service Projects} Orange North

District Governor Nominee {New District}: Michael Moore

Immediate Past District Governor: George Weston {Youth} Leeton

Foundation Director: PDG David Kennedy {Foundation} Blayney

Secretary: PP David Benn {Administration} Wollundry Wagga Wagga

Treasurer Finance & Audit: PP Doug Conkey {Budget} Wollundry Wagga Wagga

Communications Director: PP Paul Murray {Public Image} Wollundry

Millennials Director: PP Clare Lawlor {Membership Millennials} Wagga CSU Rotaract

Associate Member: AG Julie Poplin {Assistant Governors}

Other District Appointments

Executive Secretary and Web Master: PP Paul Murray Wollundry Wagga Wagga

District Trainer: PP Geraldine Rurenga Wagga Wagga Murrumbidgee

PETS Facilitator: PDG Tony Monley D9810

Public Officer: PDG Ian Tooke Blayney

2019 Griffith D9700 Conference Chair: PP Ross Grillo Griffith

DIO Insurance/Risk Management: PP Sam Catanzariti Griffith

COL 2019 Representative: PDG Gary Roberts

Assistant Governor (Area 6): Paul Weston

We are also looking at the structure of all the Standing Committees and the Special Committees.

We will post all further news on D9700 2018-2019 on my DGJG Blog:

DG JG 9700 2018-2019

 

ROTARY INTERNATIONAL 2018-2019

President: Barry Rassin, RC of East Nassau The Bahamas

District 9700 Governor: John Glassford, RC of Coolamon

District 9700 Governor Elect: John McKenzie RC of Orange North

Meeting of 17th September, 2018

This was not a normal dinner meeting as we had a special presentation from the Rural Outreach Counselling (ROC) representatives.

President Daryl welcomed 13 members & 12 guests. Wayne introduced our 2 guest speakers, David Post & John Harper, to talk on the ROC & the Matekeeper program.

Some points of interest included:

• ROC MateKeeping is a community self-help program which addresses mental well-being and suicide prevention in rural and remote Australia.
• Their slogan is “mates share the good times and care during the bad”.
• 1 in 5 Australians experience some form of depression in their life.
• A scary fact is 2866 deaths occurred in Australia due to suicide in 2016, with 1 in 3 being male.
• At the local level suicide prevention is more about community mobilisation, the same that happens around bush fires, flood, cyclones, and other disasters.
• In small towns people gather around to help their fellow neighbours and town folk.
• What we all need to do is to reach out and listen and a ROC Matekeeper will support, motivate, etc.  people with mental health problems, so they can be assessed and given help and care.
• A MateKeeper needs to develop & use 4 skills:
  • Look – Listen – Let somebody know &   Take care of your.self

The ROC team is asking for people to be trained in the Gatekeeper program, such as the QPR (Question, Persuade and Refer) program, which can be completed online. 

 

ON THE LIGHTER SIDE

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

Which famous person made this quote? 

“Once you replace negative thoughts with positive ones, you’ll start having positive results.”

Source of last week’s quote: Margaret Mead.

 

DIARY

Sunday, 30th September – Beers & Gears followed by Antique Fire Engine Muster, Coolamon. Marshalls for Beers & Gears please come to Lion’s Park at 8:00 on Sunday to pick up vests, water, etc.

Monday, 1st  October –  BINGO captains meeting  – Coolamon Sport and Rec Club, at 7:30 pm. No club meeting (public holiday).

Thursday, 10th October – BINGO. Allawah Community Centre, 6:45-10:00. Paul (Captain), John B, Sarah, Julie.

* Monday,  22nd October – Guest speaker: Leo De Kroo on his  life in the 60’s – De Kroo Brothers  up until now. Coolamon Sport & Rec Club, 6:30 for 7:00 pm.

* denotes partner & guest night

COMMUNITY EVENTS

Sunday, 30th September – Beers & Gears followed by Antique Fire Engine Muster, Coolamon.

Gears and Beers so far has raised!!!!!

REMINDERS

Annual subscription fees are due.

Please get your working with children check completed and give the number and expiry date to the secretary ASAP. Failure to do so may mean you are not covered insurance wise when you volunteer at events.

 

 

September is Basic Education & Literacy Month

 

District Governor: John Glassford {Membership Retention} Coolamon

District Governor-Elect: John McKenzie {Service Projects} Orange North

District Governor Nominee {New District}: Michael Moore

Immediate Past District Governor: George Weston {Youth} Leeton

Foundation Director: PDG David Kennedy {Foundation} Blayney

Secretary: PP David Benn {Administration} Wollundry Wagga Wagga

Treasurer Finance & Audit: PP Doug Conkey {Budget} Wollundry Wagga Wagga

Communications Director: PP Paul Murray {Public Image} Wollundry

Millennials Director: PP Clare Lawlor {Membership Millennials} Wagga CSU Rotaract

Associate Member: AG Julie Poplin {Assistant Governors}

Other District Appointments

Executive Secretary and Web Master: PP Paul Murray Wollundry Wagga Wagga

District Trainer: PP Geraldine Rurenga Wagga Wagga Murrumbidgee

PETS Facilitator: PDG Tony Monley D9810

Public Officer: PDG Ian Tooke Blayney

2019 Griffith D9700 Conference Chair: PP Ross Grillo Griffith

DIO Insurance/Risk Management: PP Sam Catanzariti Griffith

COL 2019 Representative: PDG Gary Roberts

Assistant Governor (Area 6): Paul Weston

We are also looking at the structure of all the Standing Committees and the Special Committees.

We will post all further news on D9700 2018-2019 on my DGJG Blog:

DG JG 9700 2018-2019

 

ROTARY INTERNATIONAL 2018-2019

President: Barry Rassin, RC of East Nassau The Bahamas

District 9700 Governor: John Glassford, RC of Coolamon

District 9700 Governor Elect: John McKenzie RC of Orange North

Week of 10th September, 2018

President Daryl opened the meeting with 14 members in attendance. Members sat down to another wonderful meal and discussed the following:

• Wayne reminded all members of the Rural Outreach Counseling Matekeepers evening next week with David Post as guest speaker. This is open to all community members.  Come along, learn a bit about mental health and maybe you may just save a life.
• We had 12 players at our last bingo evening. Wayne discussed with participants the possibility of changing venue and all participants agreed to the move. The board will now finalise the decision.
• The Driver Simulator is coming to Coolamon Central School. It was at the school on Thursday and Friday and all accounts indicate that is was a big hit with he students with all year 10,11 and 12 having the opportunity to have a go. Big thanks go to Dave for organising it and to Bernie for putting Frank up for the night.
• The Gears and Beers roster is out. We still need a member on the Cowabbie and Wade St corner from 8:30 am. If you can help out it would be much appreciated. The food van roster for the afternoon is still to come. The van will be in the Parkhurst carpark. We  also need to be promoting Coolamon on the day, so please get baking with some ANZAC biscuits and let Daryl know how many you have available for the day
• Dave informed members of two new opportunities for the youth in Coolamon. The first is RYLA open to 18-25 year olds with workshop and talks on youth leadership. Nominations close in November, so if you know anyone that fits that bill please let us know. It was also suggested that RYLA be advertised in the Chronicle.  The second opportunity is RYPEN, a youth leadership opportunity for 15-year-olds in yr 9. The Coolamon Central School will be approached for nominations for this opportunity. However, members are reminded that many of Coolamon’s youth go to Wagga for school, and that this opportunity is open to these students as well. So if you have a worthy nomination let Dave know.
• Henk gave us a report and informed use that the club was doing well finacially, but we are still waiting on some membership fees.
• $600 dollars will be donated to the Randall family, from the proceeds from sale of steak and sausage sandwiches at last months ‘More than Words’ event
• The Coolamon Rotary Local Community Compassionate Giving Program has a sponsor in Beyond Bank. The first recipients of this program, the Studholme family, will receive  $5000 dollars in total (a combination of club funds, matching funds from the Dick Smith Compassionate Giving program, and the contribution from Beyond Bank).
• There was a discussion about how Coolamon Rotary could help Temora residents with Brody’s Bounce this year, to help support Nate Harden and his children who recently lost both wife and mother to cancer. Unfortunately our club is somewhat stretched at the moment.
• Reminder that there is still some firewood to be cut at Wayne’s. Strong backs and skills with a chainsaw welcome on Saturday soon.
• There was a discussion on the constitutional requirements for honorary members.
• The Ganmain bike track is looking good. Currently waiting on funding from council to get the gravel for the track.

ON THE LIGHTER SIDE

Hopefully the students in the driver simulator are not as scary as this is

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

Which famous person made this quote? 

“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed, citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” 

Source of last week’s quote: Dr Martin Luther King, Jr.

 

DIARY

* Monday, 24th September – Guest speaker: David Post, on Rural Outreach Counselling’s Mate Keeper program. Coolamon Sport and Rec Club, 6:30 for 7:00 pm.

Sunday, 30th September – Beers & Gears followed by Antique Fire Engine Muster, Coolamon.

Monday, 1st  October –  no meeting (public holiday).

* Monday,  22nd October – Guest speaker: Leo De Kroo on his  life in the 60’s – De Kroo Brothers  up until now. Coolamon Sport & Rec Club, 6:30 for 7:00 pm.

* denotes partner & guest night

COMMUNITY EVENTS

Sunday, 30th September – Beers & Gears followed by Antique Fire Engine Muster, Coolamon.

Gears and Beers so far has raised!!!!!

REMINDERS

Annual subscription fees are due.

Please get your working with children check completed and give the number and expiry date to the secretary ASAP. Failure to do so may mean you are not covered insurance wise when you volunteer at events.

 

 

September is Basic Education & Literacy Month

 

District Governor: John Glassford {Membership Retention} Coolamon

District Governor-Elect: John McKenzie {Service Projects} Orange North

District Governor Nominee {New District}: Michael Moore

Immediate Past District Governor: George Weston {Youth} Leeton

Foundation Director: PDG David Kennedy {Foundation} Blayney

Secretary: PP David Benn {Administration} Wollundry Wagga Wagga

Treasurer Finance & Audit: PP Doug Conkey {Budget} Wollundry Wagga Wagga

Communications Director: PP Paul Murray {Public Image} Wollundry

Millennials Director: PP Clare Lawlor {Membership Millennials} Wagga CSU Rotaract

Associate Member: AG Julie Poplin {Assistant Governors}

Other District Appointments

Executive Secretary and Web Master: PP Paul Murray Wollundry Wagga Wagga

District Trainer: PP Geraldine Rurenga Wagga Wagga Murrumbidgee

PETS Facilitator: PDG Tony Monley D9810

Public Officer: PDG Ian Tooke Blayney

2019 Griffith D9700 Conference Chair: PP Ross Grillo Griffith

DIO Insurance/Risk Management: PP Sam Catanzariti Griffith

COL 2019 Representative: PDG Gary Roberts

Assistant Governor (Area 6): Paul Weston

We are also looking at the structure of all the Standing Committees and the Special Committees.

We will post all further news on D9700 2018-2019 on my DGJG Blog:

DG JG 9700 2018-2019

 

ROTARY INTERNATIONAL 2018-2019

President: Barry Rassin, RC of East Nassau The Bahamas

District 9700 Governor: John Glassford, RC of Coolamon

District 9700 Governor Elect: John McKenzie RC of Orange North

Week of 10th September, 2018

President Daryl opened the meeting with 15 members in attendance and guest speaker John Nixon  and Wayne’s guest Helen. Members and guest sat down to a delicious meal and discussed the following:

• The very successful Gaiman Trivia Night which was enjoyed a great deal by those Rotary members that attended. Coolamon was able to field two tables. Table Rotary Won lived up to its name and was the winner for the night. The second table, Rotary First,  was unfortunately underrepresented due to a forgetful member or two and took out the wooden spoon.
• We got a report on Jackson’s progress in Finland. He is now with his final host family who apparently enjoy hunting and Jackson is absolutely loving he experience.
•  The Junior football presentation went well, with a great deal of frantic cooking, but a successful night.
• All members are asked to give their apologies via Ian next week as John N will be away.
• Beers and Gears will need eight intersections covered on the day  – we were reminded that the course will be run in reverse from what it has in the past. Volunteers are sought to man the intersections. Please put you name forward if you can assist.
• Bingo is Thursday the 13th Septemeber.
• The driver simulator is coming on the 20th and 21st of September. Two people will need to be billeted for the night. If you can do so that would be most helpful. Please contact Daryl.
•  Wayne has now got a firm date for the ROC Matekeeper workshop which will be a the Coolamon Sport and Recreation Club at 6:30 on the 24th of September. All community members are welcome and Rotarians are encouraged to attend. This will be in place of our normal Rotary meeting night on the 24th. Finger food will be provided.
• Sunday the 30th September, the same day as the Beers and Gears, Howard will be having an open day at he convent and has also volunteered the convent as the site for raising money for Rotary during the all-of-town garage sale in October. Members are encouraged to bring any unwanted items they think would be suitable to sell in the sale to the convent prior to the day.

After a pleasant meal we all gave our attention to our guest speaker

Guest speaker – Jon Nixon

John Nixon came to speak to us from Can Assist which is a community-based charity to help the sufferers and their carers through their fight with cancer

John began his talk by giving his own personal history with cancer and the role that Can Assist played in helping him and his family. Whilst living in Temora, both of John’s parents fought cancer. His mother fought and lost her battle with pancreatic cancer and his father fought and won his battle with prostate cancer; in both cases, Can Assist Temora was there to help the family through this difficult time by providing assistance with accommodation and travel for appointments with specialists and helping the carer in the family cope. John then informed us all of his own battle with bowel cancer which started with a trip to the blood bank and resulted in an immediate referral to the doctor because his iron levels were dangerously low. At this point, John had a proportion of his bowel removed, started chemotherapy and learned that his mother had been a carrier of a genetic condition that often resulted in a 50% chance of getting cancer, a condition he had inherited. Knowing what Can Assist Temora had done to help support his parents, John now found himself seeking their assistance too.

On winning his battle with cancer, John moved to Wagga Wagga and was amazed that Wagga didn’t have a Can Assist association to help cancer sufferers and their families. So last year in October, the call went out to the Wagga community to start a local branch and an executive team was voted in, which includes John as president. John emphasized that Can Assist and the Cancer Council do very good work but that they operate under different principles and objectives. The Cancer Council is a charitable organisation that is seeking to implement preventative strategies and find treatments and cures for cancer and as such need paid staff and are national in nature. In contrast, Can Assist is local, raising money for local people through volunteer efforts such that all money raised in the local area stays in the local area and is only used to support the people and their families touched by cancer. Can Assist has 52 branches across NSW, with over 3000 active members.

Can Assist Wagga now has Lilier Lodge as accommodation and is helping families with travel and even respite care. John told use of one gentleman whose wife was fighting cancer and due to family upheaval was also having to care for his autistic granddaughter, a circumstance which made it very difficult to even visit his wife in hospital. Can Assist was able to assist with getting respite care so this gentleman could have some time for himself, an important factor in making sure carers cope with the stress the situation brings. Wagga Can Assist is currently supporting 35 clients and their families including John’s own son who is fighting liver cancer.

Clients are NOT approached and Can Assist is completely confidential; doctors and welfare officers will recommend Can Assist to clients. Can Assist operates on a open trust arrangement with assistance being offered to all referred clients; on rare occasions that trust and assistance is abused in which case no further assistance is offered.

Discussion then turned to how the Coolamon community could support the Coolamon residents, as currently clients from Coolamon have been accessing the Wagga Can Assist branch. Recognising that we as a community need to work to support such residents, Wayne invited John to speak and be present at the ROC Matekeeper evening on the 24th September as it was acknowledged that those touched by cancer (and their carers) often have mental health issues as well. It is hoped that this will help raise awareness for both in the community.

 

A Fun Trivia Night

 

ON THE LIGHTER SIDE

After the by election in Wagga last week and the recent Leadership spill

 

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

Which famous person made this quote? 

“The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at a time of challenge and controversy.” 

 

DIARY

Monday, 17th September – Club Assembly. Coolamon Sport and Rec Club, 6:30 for 7:00 pm.

* Monday, 24th September – Guest speaker: David Post, on Rural Outreach Counselling’s Mate Keeper program. Coolamon Sport and Rec Club, 6:30 for 7:00 pm.

Sunday, 30th September – Beers & Gears followed by Antique Fire Engine Muster, Coolamon.

Monday, 1st  October –  no meeting (public holiday).

* Monday,  22nd October – Guest speaker: Leo De Kroo on his  life in the 60’s – De Kroo Brothers  up until now. Coolamon Sport & Rec Club, 6:30 for 7:00 pm.

* denotes partner & guest night

COMMUNITY EVENTS

Sunday, 30th September – Beers & Gears followed by Antique Fire Engine Muster, Coolamon.

Gears and Beers so far has raised!!!!!

REMINDERS

Annual subscription fees are due.

Please get your working with children check completed and give the number and expiry date to the secretary ASAP. Failure to do so may mean you are not covered insurance wise when you volunteer at events.

 

 

September is Basic Education & Literacy Month

 

District Governor: John Glassford {Membership Retention} Coolamon

District Governor-Elect: John McKenzie {Service Projects} Orange North

District Governor Nominee {New District}: Michael Moore

Immediate Past District Governor: George Weston {Youth} Leeton

Foundation Director: PDG David Kennedy {Foundation} Blayney

Secretary: PP David Benn {Administration} Wollundry Wagga Wagga

Treasurer Finance & Audit: PP Doug Conkey {Budget} Wollundry Wagga Wagga

Communications Director: PP Paul Murray {Public Image} Wollundry

Millennials Director: PP Clare Lawlor {Membership Millennials} Wagga CSU Rotaract

Associate Member: AG Julie Poplin {Assistant Governors}

Other District Appointments

Executive Secretary and Web Master: PP Paul Murray Wollundry Wagga Wagga

District Trainer: PP Geraldine Rurenga Wagga Wagga Murrumbidgee

PETS Facilitator: PDG Tony Monley D9810

Public Officer: PDG Ian Tooke Blayney

2019 Griffith D9700 Conference Chair: PP Ross Grillo Griffith

DIO Insurance/Risk Management: PP Sam Catanzariti Griffith

COL 2019 Representative: PDG Gary Roberts

Assistant Governor (Area 6): Paul Weston

We are also looking at the structure of all the Standing Committees and the Special Committees.

We will post all further news on D9700 2018-2019 on my DGJG Blog:

DG JG 9700 2018-2019

 

ROTARY INTERNATIONAL 2018-2019

President: Barry Rassin, RC of East Nassau The Bahamas

District 9700 Governor: John Glassford, RC of Coolamon

District 9700 Governor Elect: John McKenzie RC of Orange North

Week of 3rd September, 2018

President Daryl welcomed 19 members & guests Helen L, plus Phil McIntosh, Frank Fuller and David Byfield from Wollundry Rotary Club.

Daryl reminded members of the catering for the Junior Football & Netball awards night catering on Friday from 6 to 8 pm – 4 or so members required.

Paul read out correspondence, including reply letter from Coolamon Shire Council about our concern about toilets behind fire station.

Paul went to Junee Rotary Club as AG and had some interesting discussions; of the five clubs in our district that he oversees, Coolamon & Temora are the healthiest.  Paul is planning to meet with each of the clubs individually and discuss ways to build on their strengths.

Wayne spoke on his visit to the Temora club last Monday to talk about membership.  While there, their ‘moo-poo’ fundraiser was discussed; we might get some ideas as to an alternative way we might run our moo-poo fundraiser.

Wayne also talked on the ROC Coolamon Matekeeper Workshop and asked for our support of that night on Monday, September 24.

The District 9700 driving simulator will be at Coolamon Central School on Sept 20 & 21; our club is footing the bill, and we’re looking for member(s) to put up the two operators for the night to 20 Sept. If interested, please let President Daryl know.  

Guest speaker Phil McIntosh spoke on the planning for Gears & Beers, which will be held on on Sunday, September 30. He emphasised the importance of our own safety when on checkpoints.  The longest ride, the Dirty 130, will have about 800 riders, up from the 450 last year.  The two rides that come through Coolamon have been reversed and will now come out to Marrar first and then through Coolamon on their way to Wagga.  Due to the anticipated increase in riders, we will need extra food at the food station at the roundabout in Coolamon.

The raffle was won by John N.

 

On the lighter side

 

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

Which famous person made this quote? 

“Failure is simply the opportunity to begin again, this time more intelligently”.

 

Diary

Friday, 7th September – Catering for Junior Football & Netball Awards Night, Coolamon Sport & Rec Club, 6:00 pm.

* Saturday, 8th September – Advance Ganmain Trivia Night, Ganmain Hall, 6:30 pm. See Community Events below for more details.

* Monday, 10th September – Guest speaker: John Nixon, on  CanAssist.   Coolamon Sport and Rec Club, 6:30 for 7:00 pm.

Thursday, 13th September – Bingo.  Community Centre Hall, 7:00-10:00. Wayne L (Captain), Dave, Bruce & Howard.

* Monday, 24th September – Guest speaker: David Post, on Rural Outreach Counselling’s Mate Keeper program. Coolamon Sport and Rec Club, 6:30 for 7:00 pm.

Sunday, 30th September – Beers & Gears followed by Antique Fire Engine Muster, Coolamon.

Monday, 1st  October –  no meeting (public holiday).

* Monday,  22nd October – Guest speaker: Leo De Kroo on his  life in the 60’s – De Kroo Brothers  up until now. Coolamon Sport & Rec Club, 6:30 for 7:00 pm.

* denotes partner & guest night

Community Events

Saturday, 8th September – Advance Ganmain Trivia Night, Ganmain Hall. 6:30 pm. $15 at the door (tables of 8).  Complimentary tea/coffee and sweets. Bar facilities available (no BYO).

Sunday, 30th September – Beers & Gears followed by Antique Fire Engine Muster, Coolamon.

Gears and Beers so far has raised!!!!!

Reminders

Annual subscription fees are due.

Please get your working with children check completed and give the number and expiry date to the secretary ASAP. Failure to do so may mean you are not covered insurance wise when you volunteer at events.

 

 

September is Basic Education & Literacy Month

 

District Governor: John Glassford {Membership Retention} Coolamon

District Governor-Elect: John McKenzie {Service Projects} Orange North

District Governor Nominee {New District}: Michael Moore

Immediate Past District Governor: George Weston {Youth} Leeton

Foundation Director: PDG David Kennedy {Foundation} Blayney

Secretary: PP David Benn {Administration} Wollundry Wagga Wagga

Treasurer Finance & Audit: PP Doug Conkey {Budget} Wollundry Wagga Wagga

Communications Director: PP Paul Murray {Public Image} Wollundry

Millennials Director: PP Clare Lawlor {Membership Millennials} Wagga CSU Rotaract

Associate Member: AG Julie Poplin {Assistant Governors}

Other District Appointments

Executive Secretary and Web Master: PP Paul Murray Wollundry Wagga Wagga

District Trainer: PP Geraldine Rurenga Wagga Wagga Murrumbidgee

PETS Facilitator: PDG Tony Monley D9810

Public Officer: PDG Ian Tooke Blayney

2019 Griffith D9700 Conference Chair: PP Ross Grillo Griffith

DIO Insurance/Risk Management: PP Sam Catanzariti Griffith

COL 2019 Representative: PDG Gary Roberts

Assistant Governor (Area 6): Paul Weston

We are also looking at the structure of all the Standing Committees and the Special Committees.

We will post all further news on D9700 2018-2019 on my DGJG Blog:

DG JG 9700 2018-2019

 

ROTARY INTERNATIONAL 2018-2019

President: Barry Rassin, RC of East Nassau The Bahamas

District 9700 Governor: John Glassford, RC of Coolamon

District 9700 Governor Elect: John McKenzie RC of Orange North

Week of 27th August, 2018

President Daryl welcomed 21 members & guests Ann, Lorraine, Jan, Chez, Warren Charlton & Lee Steer

Though our guest speaker was unfortunately unable to attend on the evening a enjoyable night was had by all. Points of discussion were;

• Daryl thanked all those who helped with the catering on Saturday’s charity event for the Randle family. Henk reported did that the food van went at above event – made $550
• Food van has to be registered soon & Mark R has completed doing the electrics in the van.
• Our proposed guest speaker Jake forgot to turn up to do his talk, so there were some disappointed guests
• David Post to talk on Sept 24 to talk on Mate Keeper program.
• Wayne reminded members that we need to help cut up the firewood opposite his place for the next firewood raffle.
• Neil reminded those rostered onto the next Bingo on Sept 13
• – see diary below
• Myffy was commended on the last issue of the Chronicle
• Howard offered to have the garage sale to raise funds for the Rotary sponsored drought appeal at the Old Convent on the same day as the Monster Town Garage Sale

Jan N won the raffle

See Quote of the week,  Club Diary & Community events below.

On the lighter side

 

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

Which famous person made this quote? – To win a  raffle ticket

“Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving”.

 

Diary

Monday, 3rd  September – Guest speaker:  Phil McIntosh from Wollundry Club to inform us about planning for Beers & Gears.  Coolamon Sport and Rec Club,           6:30 for 7:00 pm.

Friday, September 7th – Catering for Junior Football & Netball at Sports Club

* Saturday, 8th September – Advance Ganmain Trivia Night in Ganmain Hall

* Monday, 10th September – Guest speaker: John Nixon, .on  CanAssist.   Coolamon Sport and Rec Club,           6:30 for 7:00 pm.

Thursday, September 13th – Bingo.  Community Centre Hall, 7:00-10:00. Wayne L (Captain),  Dave, Bruce & Howard.

* Monday, 24th September – Guest speaker: David Post, .on  Mate Keeper program.   

Coolamon Sport and Rec Club,           6:30 for 7:00 pm.

Sunday, 30th September – Beers & Gears  & then Fire Engine Muster

Monday, 1st  October –  no meeting   

* denotes partner & guest night

Community Events

Saturday, 8th September – Advance Ganmain Trivia Night in Ganmain Hall

Beers & Gears event & Fire Engine Muster, on September 30th

Reminders

Annual subscription fees are due

Please get your working with children check completed and give the number and expiry date to the secretary ASAP. Failure to do so may mean you are not covered insurance wise when you volunteer at events.

 

 

August is International Month of Membership and New Club Development

District Governor: John Glassford {Membership Retention} Coolamon

District Governor-Elect: John McKenzie {Service Projects} Orange North

District Governor Nominee {New District}: Michael Moore

Immediate Past District Governor: George Weston {Youth} Leeton

Foundation Director: PDG David Kennedy {Foundation} Blayney

Secretary: PP David Benn {Administration} Wollundry Wagga Wagga

Treasurer Finance & Audit: PP Doug Conkey {Budget} Wollundry Wagga Wagga

Communications Director: PP Paul Murray {Public Image} Wollundry

Millennials Director: PP Clare Lawlor {Membership Millennials} Wagga CSU Rotaract

Associate Member: AG Julie Poplin {Assistant Governors}

Other District Appointments

Executive Secretary and Web Master: PP Paul Murray Wollundry Wagga Wagga

District Trainer: PP Geraldine Rurenga Wagga Wagga Murrumbidgee

PETS Facilitator: PDG Tony Monley D9810

Public Officer: PDG Ian Tooke Blayney

2019 Griffith D9700 Conference Chair: PP Ross Grillo Griffith

DIO Insurance/Risk Management: PP Sam Catanzariti Griffith

COL 2019 Representative: PDG Gary Roberts

We are still looking at appointing one more Assistant Governor.

We are also looking at the structure of all the Standing Committees and the Special Committees.

We will post all further news on D9700 2018-2019 on my DGJG Blog:

DG JG 9700 2018-2019

ROTARY INTERNATIONAL 2018-2019

President: Barry Rassin, RC of East Nassau The Bahamas

District 9700 Governor: John Glassford, RC of Coolamon

District 9700 Governor Elect: John McKenzie RC of Orange North

Week of 20th August, 2018

President Daryl welcomed 13 members and presented Dave McK with his director’s badge as he was away on the changeover night. We all then enjoyed a beautiful steak and veges & banana fritters for desert.

As there was no speaker on the evening we discussed upcoming events, including:

•  the planning for catering at this w/e event for the Randall family fundraiser. A roster sent around, but there are a few gaps to be filled.  If you are able to help on the day please let Secretary Paul know.
• Jake the local police officer will be guest speaker next week. Should be an interesting evening!
• Friday Sept 7 –  Junior football & netball presentation night;  we are catering at the back of the Sport & Rec Club & our club is covering the cost of the meat.
• Motion approved that we donate $1000 to the drought appeal which we will send to David Benn, the local coordinator.
• Daryl brought up the possibility of changing venue for Bingo to the Uniting Church hall;  it was decided that the 6 captains will have a meeting to discuss.

The winner for the correct answer in the Bulletin was Dick J.

John Bond was the lucky winner of the raffle.

See Quote of the week,  Club Diary & Community events below.

WE STAND WITH YOU

For all the those on the land doing it tough in the drought, please know that Coolamon Rotary will help you stand strong when your legs start to give out. Just say the word.

 

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

Which leader made this quote? 

‘The future starts today, not tomorrow!’

 

Diary

Saturday, 25th August – Randall Family ‘More Than Words’ Charity Day – see roster in recent email.

*Monday, 27th August – Guest speaker: Jake our local police officer.  Coolamon Sport and Rec Club,  6:30 for 7:00 pm.

*Monday, 3rd September – Guest speakers: Phil McIntosh & David Byfield (Wollundry Rotary) / Gears & Beers 2018.  Coolamon Sport and Rec Club,  6:30 for 7:00 pm.

Friday, September 7th – Catering for Junior Football & Netball at Sports Club

* Saturday, 8th September – Advance Ganmain Trivia Night in Ganmain Hall

* Monday, 10th September – Guest speaker: John Nixon, CanAssist.   Coolamon Sport and Rec Club, 6:30 for 7:00 pm.

Thursday, September 13th – Bingo.  Community Centre Hall, 7:00-10:00. Wayne L (Captain), Dave, Bruce & Howard.

Sunday, 30th September – Beers & Gears  followed by Coolamon Fire Engine Muster.

* denotes partner & guest night

Community Events

Saturday, 8th September – Advance Ganmain Trivia Night in Ganmain Hall, put your name down if you want to be a part of the rotary table/s

Beers & Gears event & Fire Engine Muster, on September 30th

Reminders

Annual subscription fees are due

Please get your working with children check completed and give the number and expiry date to the secretary ASAP. Failure to do so may mean you are not covered insurance wise when you volunteer at events.

 

 

August is International Month of Membership and New Club Development

District Governor: John Glassford {Membership Retention} Coolamon

District Governor-Elect: John McKenzie {Service Projects} Orange North

District Governor Nominee {New District}: Michael Moore

Immediate Past District Governor: George Weston {Youth} Leeton

Foundation Director: PDG David Kennedy {Foundation} Blayney

Secretary: PP David Benn {Administration} Wollundry Wagga Wagga

Treasurer Finance & Audit: PP Doug Conkey {Budget} Wollundry Wagga Wagga

Communications Director: PP Paul Murray {Public Image} Wollundry

Millennials Director: PP Clare Lawlor {Membership Millennials} Wagga CSU Rotaract

Associate Member: AG Julie Poplin {Assistant Governors}

Other District Appointments

Executive Secretary and Web Master: PP Paul Murray Wollundry Wagga Wagga

District Trainer: PP Geraldine Rurenga Wagga Wagga Murrumbidgee

PETS Facilitator: PDG Tony Monley D9810

Public Officer: PDG Ian Tooke Blayney

2019 Griffith D9700 Conference Chair: PP Ross Grillo Griffith

DIO Insurance/Risk Management: PP Sam Catanzariti Griffith

COL 2019 Representative: PDG Gary Roberts

We are still looking at appointing one more Assistant Governor.

We are also looking at the structure of all the Standing Committees and the Special Committees.

We will post all further news on D9700 2018-2019 on my DGJG Blog:

DG JG 9700 2018-2019

ROTARY INTERNATIONAL 2018-2019

President: Barry Rassin, RC of East Nassau The Bahamas

District 9700 Governor: John Glassford, RC of Coolamon

District 9700 Governor Elect: John McKenzie RC of Orange North

Week of 13th August, 2018

In lieu of a regular meeting, this week we hosted a special speaker in the form of Robyn Lewis, a former ice addict who spoke about her remarkable recovery.   Several member of the Coolamon Lions club were present, along with a few students at Coolamon Central School and other members of the community.  Robyn described how she became addicted to numerous substances (simultaneously) and wrestled with this crippling affliction for 17 years.  Along the way, she became estranged from her daughter and saw her partner and several friends meet violent ends, either at the hands of others in the drug community or their own hand.  Robyn supported her drug habit mainly by shoplifting, which is apparently a common source of income for many drug addicts and has become a significant financial burden on many retailers.  Amazingly, Robyn has been able to turn her life around, largely due to the efforts of SMART Recovery, an international program that assists addicts in kicking their drug habits.

It was truly inspiring to see how Robyn has been able to resume a normal, productive life.  Robyn is now employed full time and has made it her mission to inform others about the dangers of ice and other addictive substances, mostly on her own dime.  Robyn has been frustrated, however, by the unwillingness of school districts to allow her to spread the word to school-aged children, which is probably where this education is needed most.  The club will be pursuing various angles to see if inroads can be made to the schools.

The club thanked Robyn by presenting her with a financial contribution to help defray the cost of travelling to various locations in the area to give similar presentations.

ON THE LIGHTER SIDE

A lesson on how consultants can make a difference in an organization:

Last week, we took some friends to a new restaurant, ‘Steve’s Place,’ and noticed that the waiter who took our order carried a spoon in his shirt pocket. It seemed a little strange. When the bus-boy brought our water and utensils, I observed that he also had a spoon in his shirt pocket. Then I looked around and saw that all the staff had spoons in their pockets. When the waiter came back to serve our soup I inquired, ‘Why the spoon?’

‘Well, ‘he explained, ‘the restaurant’s owner hired Andersen Consulting to revamp all of our processes. After several months of analysis, they concluded that the spoon was the most frequently dropped utensil. It represents a drop frequency of approximately 3 spoons per table per hour. If our personnel are better prepared, we can reduce the number of trips back to the kitchen and save 15 man-hours per shift.’

As luck would have it, I dropped my spoon and he replaced it with his spare. ‘I’ll get another spoon next time I go to the kitchen instead of making an extra trip to get it right now.’ I was impressed.

I also noticed that there was a string hanging out of the waiter’s fly. Looking around, I saw that all of the waiters had the same string hanging from their flies. So, before he walked off, I asked the waiter, ‘Excuse me, but can you tell me why you have that string right there?’

‘Oh, certainly!’ Then he lowered his voice. ‘Not everyone is so observant. That consulting firm I mentioned also learned that we can save time in the restroom.
By tying this string to the tip of our you-know-what, we can pull it out without touching it and eliminate the need to wash our hands, shortening the time spent in the restroom by 76.39%.’

I asked quietly, ‘After you get it out, how do you put it back in?’

‘Well,’ he whispered, ‘I don’t know about the others, but I use the spoon.’

 

 

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

Answer to last week’s Quote of the Week: The ‘J’ stands for “genius”!  Hardly!

Diary

*Monday, 20th August – Guest speaker: Phil McIntosh & David Byfield, Wollundry Rotary (Gears & Beers).  Coolamon Sport and Rec Club, 6:30 for 7:00 pm.

Saturday, 25th August – Randle Family ‘More Than Words’ Charity Day. Roster will be established at Monday’s meeting, so if you’re unable to attend on Monday but would like to help out on the day, please let Daryl know.

Monday, 27th August – Regular meeting.   Coolamon Sport and Rec Club, 6:30 for 7:00 pm.

* Saturday, 8th September – Advance Ganmain Trivia Night in Ganmain Hall

* Monday, 10th September – Guest speaker: John Nixon, CanAssist.   Coolamon Sport and Rec Club, 6:30 for 7:00 pm.

Thursday, September 13th – Bingo.  Community Centre Hall, 7:00-10:00. Wayne L (Captain),  Dave, Bruce & Howard.

Sunday, 30th September – Beers & Gears  & then Fire Engine Muster

* denotes partner & guest night

Community Events

 

Reminders

Annual subscription fees are due

Please get your working with children check completed and give the number and expiry date to the secretary ASAP. Failure to do so may mean you are not covered insurance wise when you volunteer at events.

 

 

August is International Month of Membership and New Club Development

District Governor: John Glassford {Membership Retention} Coolamon

District Governor-Elect: John McKenzie {Service Projects} Orange North

District Governor Nominee {New District}: Michael Moore

Immediate Past District Governor: George Weston {Youth} Leeton

Foundation Director: PDG David Kennedy {Foundation} Blayney

Secretary: PP David Benn {Administration} Wollundry Wagga Wagga

Treasurer Finance & Audit: PP Doug Conkey {Budget} Wollundry Wagga Wagga

Communications Director: PP Paul Murray {Public Image} Wollundry

Millennials Director: PP Clare Lawlor {Membership Millennials} Wagga CSU Rotaract

Associate Member: AG Julie Poplin {Assistant Governors}

Other District Appointments

Executive Secretary and Web Master: PP Paul Murray Wollundry Wagga Wagga

District Trainer: PP Geraldine Rurenga Wagga Wagga Murrumbidgee

PETS Facilitator: PDG Tony Monley D9810

Public Officer: PDG Ian Tooke Blayney

2019 Griffith D9700 Conference Chair: PP Ross Grillo Griffith

DIO Insurance/Risk Management: PP Sam Catanzariti Griffith

COL 2019 Representative: PDG Gary Roberts

We are still looking at appointing one more Assistant Governor.

We are also looking at the structure of all the Standing Committees and the Special Committees.

We will post all further news on D9700 2018-2019 on my DGJG Blog:

DG JG 9700 2018-2019

ROTARY INTERNATIONAL 2018-2019

President: Barry Rassin, RC of East Nassau The Bahamas

District 9700 Governor: John Glassford, RC of Coolamon

District 9700 Governor Elect: John McKenzie RC of Orange North