Coolamon Rotary News Bulletin #06

AUGUST IS ROTARY MEMBERSHIP MONTH

MEETING MONDAY AUGUST 10th. 2015

Apologies President Wayne Lewis.

Our guest tonight was Daryl Breust attending his last meeting as a potential member of our club.  The Board has extended an invitation to Daryl to join our club.

Tonight we had a fellowship meeting followed by the August Board meeting.  Tonight it was the turn of Don Dyce our President Elect to give a 10 minute summary of his life to date.

Don and Sally at Diani Beach Kenya.

Don Dyce has had a full and varied life however his love is farming and that is what he has been doing for many years.  Don has many old friends in the club going back to school in Coolamon and beyond.  His family settled in the Coolamon area in 1896.  Don has three children by his first wife.

Don is an enterprising man and started his journey by raising a few pigs and on sale were enough to get him started in real estate in Wagga.  He has been an artist and a writer and then went back to the land on the retirement of his father.  Don purchased the next door property from PP Bill Innes, now passed on,  so Don’s connections ot Coolamon Rotary go back a long way and we look forward to his year as our President 2016-2017.

I got to know Don a whole lot better by climbing Mount Kenya with him.  It is here he was called “BP” the quiet achiever and that he is.  Don seen below leading the Rotary team up Mount Kenya to the summit of Point Lenana.

Don Dyce Rotarian Climber and Farmer

So far we have raised around $45,000 from the climb for our beneficiaries including Legacy Australia.

Thank you Don for your support and leadership on this adventure!!!

***REMINDER***

Next Monday night we have the annual visit of our District Governor and his wife.  DG Gary Roberts and Marilyn Roberts will be with us from 5.30 pm for the Executive, 6.00 pm with the full Board and 6.30 pm for fellowship and to meet all of our members and their partners.

DG Gary will be our speaker for the night.  Smart casual is the go, ties if you want.  Please join us to hear what Rotary International and our District 9700 is doing this Rotary year.

DG Gary Roberts and his family. {Photo credit PDG John Egan}.

BINGO Roster Thursday August 13th:   Ian Jennings (Captain), Henk Hulsman, Don Dyce, John Nulty.

*Monday August 17th DG Gary Roberts Official Visit. All welcome bring your partners.

Friday 21st August Hospital Trivia Night at the Coolamon Sports and Recreation Club. Book a table of 8 $10 per person.  7.00 pm start call Kathy Goss 6927 3447 or Maree Jennings on 6927 3074.  

*Monday 24th August Grahame Miles History of Liverpool England.

*Monday 7th September Guest Speaker: Steve Exton “ Something Interesting”

Monday 14th Fellowship Meeting followed by the September Board Meeting.

Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th September.  Canberra Australian Rotary Success Conference & Youth Summit 2015 At the Hellenic Club.

Saturday 24th October Coolamon & Ganmain Hospital Fete at Ganmain.

Friday 22nd – Sunday 24th April 2016 D9700 Conference in Wagga Wagga.

Saturday 28th May 2016 – Wednesday June 1st Seoul RICON South Korea  

*Partners and Guests Night.

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

ON THE LIGHTER SIDE

A funeral procession pulled into a cemetery. Several carloads of family members followed a black truck towing a boat with a coffin in it.
A passer-by remarked, “That guy must have been a very avid fisherman.”
“Oh, he still is,” remarked one of the mourners. As a matter of fact, he’s headed off to the lake as soon as we bury his wife.”

ROTARY INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT

 K.R. “RAVI” RAVINDRAN

Africa goes one year without a case of polio

Just a few days from now, on 11 August, we will mark a tremendous milestone: one full year without a single case of polio caused by wild poliovirus in Africa.

The magnitude of this achievement can hardly be overstated. A polio-free Africa has been within sight, so near and yet so far, for over a decade. The hard work and commitment that have brought us to this point have been nothing short of heroic. Tens of thousands of health workers reached hundreds of millions of children with vaccine, in some of the most difficult conditions imaginable. Together, we have done what once seemed impossible: We have stopped polio in Africa.

Yet this progress, momentous as it is, is still fragile. As long as polio exists in the two remaining endemic countries of Pakistan and Afghanistan, the virus still has the potential to spread and to spark new outbreaks. Now, more than ever, we need the power of all of Rotary to carry us through to the end: not just a polio-free Africa, but a polio-free world.

Wherever you live, whether your country has just conquered polio or has been polio-free for decades, we need your voice, and your help. I ask all of you to read and use the materials in thistool kit to find ways to raise awareness in your community, and beyond. We need every Rotarian, in every Rotary club, to be talking about polio: making sure that media outlets report on our progress and our elected officials see polio eradication as a global priority. Your grassroots work helps drive the increased media coverage we have seen in the past year, which in turn drives global backing of our work to eradicate polio. Together, we will keep polio front and center in our communities and on our national agendas, keeping up the energy and the momentum that will push us through to the finish.

The battle in Africa has, for the moment, been won, but we need the strength of every Rotarian to help us win the war. Together, we will End Polio Now and truly Be a Gift to the World.

Warm regards,
K.R. Ravindran
President, Rotary International

DISTRICT GOVERNOR GARY ROBERTS D 9700

 

 

ROTARY INFORMATION

THE LOST GIRLS OF SOUTH SUDAN AND THE ROTARIAN WHO FOUND THEM.

Photo Credit: LuAnn Cadd

Groenendijk and younger kids take a break from jumping on the center’s trampoline. Staff say it’s her energy that holds Confident Children out of Conflict together.

From the August 2015 issue of The Rotarian

The girls were alone. Their families were dead, or gone, or lost in the broken landscape of southern Sudan. They had nowhere to turn, and no one to turn to. Some lived in the market, others in the cemetery. When Cathy Groenendijk saw them, she couldn’t help herself. She offered them tea, then some food, then a place to sleep in her guesthouse.

“In the morning, we would sit together and talk about what had happened the night before,” Groenendijk remembers. “And what I heard I could not believe. I could not believe it.”

One girl’s father had died, and after the funeral, she never saw her mother again. She was living on the streets with some other kids when four men started chasing them. The other girls were faster. She fell behind and was caught and raped by all four men. Groenendijk knew a doctor who repaired the physical damage, saving her life.

FULL STORY HERE

RICON 2016 SEOUL.

The 2016 Rotary Convention is your chance to meet Rotary members from around the globe. You’ll reconnect with old friends and make new ones while exploring different cultures and exchanging ideas for a better world.

Something for every Rotarian

Whether you’ve just joined Rotary or are a longtime club member, our annual convention will deepen your understanding and appreciation of Rotary. You’ll make personal connections on a global scale, discover new ideas for making positive change, and return to your club inspired and energized to take action. All this and the chance to explore Korea’s capital, Seoul.

The Seoul convention will be a unique experience highlighted by once-in-a-lifetime activities arranged by the Host Organization Committee:

• Tour Korea with local Rotary members
• Enjoy stirring music and dance performances by local artists
• Show off your talents at the Rotary Family Talent Contest

LATEST NEWS FROM RAGES.

A huge thanks to Martin “Pottz” Potter, Kelly Slater, Owen Wright for signing our Say No poster. You guys are amazing. What an honour.

Please check out their incredible day arranged by Brent Cook from Chipembere Rhino Foundation (CRF) along with the World Surf League (WSL) who spear-headed the involvement of the top athletes competing on the Samsung Galaxy Championship Tour with CRF and the foundation’s efforts in rhino conservation.

http://www.worldsurfleague.com/posts/130857/chipembere-slater-wright?isearch=true&scategory=all

Today August 10th is World Lion Day

Here is a stark reminder of what has happened ot their population.

JOIN RAGES HERE.

RAGES WEB SITE

ONLY IN AFRICA

Elephant plumber!

FOOTNOTE

Ian H.S. Riseley, of the Rotary Club of Sandringham, Victoria, Australia, is the selection of the Nominating Committee for President of Rotary International in 2017-18. He will become the president-nominee on 1 October if no other candidates challenge him.

Riseley says that meaningful partnerships with corporations and other organizations are crucial to Rotary’s future.

“We have the programs and personnel and others have available resources,” says Riseley. “Doing good in the world is everyone’s goal. We must learn from the experience of the polio eradication program to maximize our public awareness exposure for future partnerships.”

 

 Sorry!

Bulletin Editor and Web Site:  John Glassford

Yours in Rotary John Glassford Chair 2014 -2016

Rotary International President K.R. “Ravi” Ravindran

Governor of District 9700 Gary Roberts

Coolamon Club President  Wayne Lewis

Coolamon Club Secretary Paul Weston

Club Treasurer  Henk Hulsman

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

Websites of Interest

Coolamon Rotary Club: http://coolamonrotary.com

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

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

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

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

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

Challenge yourself join the Rotary Club of Nairobi East and climb Kili!

Coolamon Rotary News Bulletin #05

AUGUST IS ROTARY MEMBERSHIP MONTH

Rotary is a community of friends who are committed to creating positive change in the world. Find out how joining your local club can enrich your life and improve the lives of people living in your neighborhood and across the globe.

“I joined to have a stronger connection to the community. I love that I’m sitting next to the former police chief, the owner of the cutest shop in town, and my neighbor’s dentist, and we’re all listening to a presentation from the mayor.”

 

MEETING MONDAY AUGUST 3rd. 2015

Apologies: Ian Jennings: hope you get well very soon Ian.

Tonight we had the pleasure of a visit from Past Assistant Governor Alan Sharp, Group 5 on Rotary protocols and avenues to serve Rotary.  We had several visitors including Daryl Breust and Helen Lewis.

President Wayne Lewis opened the meeting and welcomed everyone present.  Wayne asked for all members to look at getting their Food Handling Certificate.   This can be done on line:

Food Safety Handling Course

Also we must all get our working with children check:

NSW Working With Children Check Form

PP Dick Jennings reported on the trailer of items for the container going to Kenya for Project Hope which Christine Atkinson was supporting.  Dick thanked all for their contributions and told us that a 6′ x 4′ trailer and crate was filled and sent to Bathurst.  Special thanks to Dave McKinley for his help.

COOLAMON ROTARY SUPPORTS PROJECT HOPE

Pictured after the trailer was loaded are, Jordan Bos, Dick Jennings, Emma, David McKinley, Leonie and Fran.

Leonine Hodge and Fran and Emma Atkinson, sisters of the late Christine Atkinson, passed through Coolamon this last week, taking with them Christine’s personal collection of household goods to donate to a charity close to Christine’s heart, Project Hope. Coolamon Rotary along with the Coolamon and Ganmain community pitched in with their help and generosity to support the children of Makindu, Kenya.

A trailer was loaded with the boxed goods and the Atkinson sisters continued on to Bathurst to deliver everything to a container that will be leaving this month for Makindu. Coolamon Rotary extend their appreciation to all who supported Christine’s project and were most impressed with the generosity shown.

Next week we have a normal meeting followed by a board meeting.  You are all welcome to attend both meetings even if you are not on the board.  An invitation to our new members is extended to come and see what we do at a board meeting.

Monday 10th August Normal Meeting followed by Board Meeting.  All welcome to attend.

BINGO Roster Thursday August 13th:   Ian Jennings (Captain), Henk Hulsman, Don Dyce, John Nulty.

*Monday August 17th DG Gary Roberts Official Visit. All welcome bring your partners.

Friday 21st August Hospital Trivia Night at the Coolamon Sports and Recreation Club details will follow.

*Monday 24th August Grahame Miles History of Liverpool England.

Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th September.  Canberra Australian Rotary Success Conference & Youth Summit 2015 At the Hellenic Club.

Saturday 24th October Coolamon & Ganmain Hospital Fete at Ganmain.

Friday 22nd – Sunday 24th April 2016 D9700 Conference in Wagga Wagga.

Saturday 28th May 2016 – Wednesday June 1st Seoul RICON South Korea  

*Partners and Guests Night.

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

ON THE LIGHTER SIDE

A burglar broke into a house one night. He shined his flashlight around, looking for valuables, and when he picked up a jewelry box to place in his sack, a strange, disembodied voice echoed from the dark saying, “Jesus is watching you.”He nearly jumped out of his skin, clicked his flashlight off, and froze. When he heard nothing more after a bit, he shook his head, then clicked the light on and began searching for more valuables. After just a few seconds, clear as a bell, he heard “Jesus is watching you.”

Freaked out, he shined his light around frantically, looking for the source of the voice. Finally, in the corner of the room, his flashlight beam came to rest on a parrot.

“Did you say that?” He hissed at the parrot.

“Yep,” the parrot confessed, then squawked, “I’m just trying to warn you.”  The burglar relaxed. “Warn me, huh? Who in the world are you?”

“Moses,” replied the bird.  “Moses?” The burglar laughed. “What kind of people would name a bird Moses?”

Suddenly, he felt a giant shadow materializing behind him.

“The kind of people who would name a Rottweiler Jesus.”

ROTARY INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT

 K.R. “RAVI” RAVINDRAN

AUGUST MESSAGE 2015

In the 1930s, Ole Kirk Christiansen, a Danish carpenter, had a wooden sign hanging on his wall that read, Det bedste er ikke for godt: “Only the best is good enough.” Today, Christiansen is remembered as the inventor of Lego, the colorful plastic bricks beloved by children around the world. But in the early days of the Lego company, its signature product was a wooden duck – one built to the highest standards, out of aged beech, with three coats of clear varnish. Lego’s company history tells how Christiansen used his ducks to teach a lesson in quality to his son, Godtfred Kirk:

One evening, when I came into the office, I said to my father: “It’s been a good day today, Dad. We’ve earned a little more.” “Oh,” said Dad, “what do you mean?” “Well, I’ve just been to the station with two boxes of our toy ducks for the Danish Co op. Normally they get three coats of varnish, but since it’s for the Co-op, I only gave them two. So I saved the business a bit of money.” He looked at me in dismay. “Godtfred, fetch those boxes back. Unpack them and give the ducks another coat of varnish. You’re not going to bed until the work’s done – and you’ll do it all on your own.” There was no arguing with Dad. And it was a lesson for me about what quality meant.

FULL STORY HERE

DISTRICT GOVERNOR GARY ROBERTS D 9700

 

ROTARY INFORMATION

August is Membership and New Club Development Month, which means it’s time to celebrate your Rotary club, your members, and the good you do in your community and around the world.

MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR MEMBERSHIP. HERE’S HOW.

1. Learn more about Rotary Global Rewards, a new member benefit program that offers discounts on products and services – travel, hotels, car rentals, dining, and entertainment. Visit the Member Center.
2. Identify a need in your community and work with your club to design a hands-on project that addresses it.
3. Learn how to apply for a grant to implement a project.
4. Know a young leader? Tell them about Interact, Rotaract, Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA), and Rotary Youth Exchange.
5. Explore other clubs. Did you know that you’re welcome to attend any club’s meeting, anywhere in the world? Use theClub Finder tool or download the Club Locator app to find a meeting when you travel.
6. Try a new role. Clubs need leaders. Take the first step and ask where your club needs help.
7. Attend the next Rotary International Convention in Seoul, Korea. Enjoy inspiring talks from global leaders, celebrities, and activists. Meet members from around the world. It’s the ultimate way to understand the scope of Rotary. Register today.
8. Be part of history and help eradicate polio. Find out how to support PolioPlus and join the movement to end polio.
9. Use the resources in the Rotary Brand Center to help you communicate, inspire, and collaborate
10. Meet other members who share you interests and passions through a Rotary Fellowship or Rotarian Action Group. There are about 70 groups, catering to everyone from cooking enthusiasts to water and sanitation project experts.
11. Connect on social media. Rotary has official pages on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, Pinterest, Flickr, and more. Join the conversation.
12. Support The Rotary Foundation. Contributions provide millions of dollars in grants that support our humanitarian service around the world. Learn more.

RICON 2016 SEOUL.

The 2016 Rotary Convention is your chance to meet Rotary members from around the globe. You’ll reconnect with old friends and make new ones while exploring different cultures and exchanging ideas for a better world.

Something for every Rotarian

Whether you’ve just joined Rotary or are a longtime club member, our annual convention will deepen your understanding and appreciation of Rotary. You’ll make personal connections on a global scale, discover new ideas for making positive change, and return to your club inspired and energized to take action. All this and the chance to explore Korea’s capital, Seoul.

The Seoul convention will be a unique experience highlighted by once-in-a-lifetime activities arranged by the Host Organization Committee:

• Tour Korea with local Rotary members
• Enjoy stirring music and dance performances by local artists
• Show off your talents at the Rotary Family Talent Contest

LATEST NEWS FROM RAGES.

Wow! The very very lovely, very talented, genius of a man – Russell Brand says no for our endangered species on our planet. What an honour. A comedian, an actor and most importantly a revolutionary speaker of our time. We absolutely adore Russell and can’t thank him enough for his wonderful words of truth and wisdom which are so rightly needed in the world of today.

This is akin to poaching but from wealthy men and women, mainly from the USA.  It has surprised me that not many people in the media know that big game hunting is still practiced in the world especially in many parts of Africa.  Cecil the lion and his counterparts are worth far more alive than as body parts.  The killing of this majestic lion may be the catalyst that brings hunting of these endangered species to a complete stop.  Let us hope so.

Message from the RAGES Chair and Executive on Cecil.

JOIN RAGES HERE.

RAGES WEB SITE

ONLY IN AFRICA

A live-size elephant sculpture made of ivory was unveiled at at the Sir Seretse Khama International Airport in Gaborone on 16 July 2015. The ivory came from the elephants that died naturally.

Controversial but effective.

FOOTNOTE

Something Whimsical

 

Bulletin Editor and Web Site:  John Glassford

Yours in Rotary John Glassford Chair 2014 -2016

Rotary International President K.R. “Ravi” Ravindran

Governor of District 9700 Gary Roberts

Coolamon Club President  Wayne Lewis

Coolamon Club Secretary Paul Weston

Club Treasurer  Henk Hulsman

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

Websites of Interest

Coolamon Rotary Club: http://coolamonrotary.com

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

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

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

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

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

Coolamon Rotary News Bulletin #04

JULY IS ROTARY NEW YEAR MONTH

RI Membership.

MEETING MONDAY JULY 27th. 2015

Last night we had a good gathering with 4 guests and 10 members present.  Our guest speaker was Steven Grinter who spoke on volunteering in India.  Steven is a graduate of Wollongong University and spoke well of his experience in Bangalore.  Steven went with an organisation called 40K on a social impact programme for 4 weeks.

40K Volunteering.

Steven told us that the only other time he has traveled overseas was to Canada where he studied at McMaster University in Hamilton  Ontario.  The project that Steven worked on with his mates below was a project to empower women to become sustainable in small micro credit projects making such items as place mats, man bags, jewelry and the like.  They also had a lot of fun and visited places like Goa.

Monday August 3rd Meeting with Past AG Alan Sharp: Rotary Back to Basics

Monday 10th August Normal Meeting followed by Board Meeting.  All welcome to attend.

BINGO Roster Thursday August 13th:   Ian Jennings (Captain), Henk Hulsman, Don Dyce, John Nolte

*Monday August 17th DG Gary Roberts Official Visit.

Friday 21st August Hospital Trivia Night at the Coolamon Sports and Recreation Club details will follow.

*Monday 24th August Grahame Miles History of Liverpool England.

Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th September.  Canberra Australian Rotary Success Conference & Youth Summit 2015 At the Hellenic Club.

Friday 22nd – Sunday 24th April 2016 D9700 Conference in Wagga Wagga.

Saturday 28th May 2016 – Wednesday June 1st Seoul RICON South Korea  

*Partners and Guests Night.

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

ON THE LIGHTER SIDE

The Mule

A busy farmer needed some help with tending to the animals. His mother-in-law offered to spend some time on his farm, and being as busy as he was, the farmer had no choice but to accept her offer.

A few days later, the farmer’s mother-in-law was killed when his mule kicked her.

Thousands of people from town who had heard about the death came to the poor lady’s funeral, many that the farmer didn’t even know. A minister noticed this, came up to the farmer, and asked him, “Why are there so many people here?”

The farmer answered, “Oh, they’re not here for the funeral. They want to buy the mule.”

A man and his wife were sitting in the living room and he said to her,

“Just so you know, I never want to live in a vegetative state, dependent on some machine and fluids from a bottle. If that ever happens, just pull the plug.”
His wife got up, unplugged the TV and threw out all of his beer.

ROTARY INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT

 K.R. “RAVI” RAVINDRAN

Today marks one year since Nigeria’s last polio case. I want to thank you all for your contribution in the battle against this disease. To reach a polio-free Africa, we must maintain high-quality immunization activities and increase surveillance capacity. Donate today to help Rotary finish the fight: endpolio.org/donate

DISTRICT GOVERNOR GARY ROBERTS D 9700

 

 

ROTARY INFORMATION

This is BIG news from Rotary International and our polio plus campaign.

Today marks one year since Nigeria last reported a polio case caused by wild poliovirus, putting the country on the brink of eradicating the paralyzing disease.

The last case was reported on 24 July 2014 in the northern state of Kano. If no cases are reported in the coming weeks, the World Health Organization is expected to remove Nigeria from the list of countries where polio is endemic, leaving just two: Afghanistan and Pakistan.

Nigeria is the last polio-endemic country in Africa. The continent is poised to reach its own first full year without any illness from the virus on 11 August.

Today marks one year since Nigeria last reported a polio case caused by wild poliovirus, putting the country on the brink of eradicating the paralyzing disease.

The last case was reported on 24 July 2014 in the northern state of Kano. If no cases are reported in the coming weeks, the World Health Organization is expected to remove Nigeria from the list of countries where polio is endemic, leaving just two: Afghanistan and Pakistan.

Nigeria is the last polio-endemic country in Africa. The continent is poised to reach its own first full year without any illness from the virus on 11 August.

 FULL STORY HERE

RICON 2016 SEOUL.

The 2016 Rotary Convention is your chance to meet Rotary members from around the globe. You’ll reconnect with old friends and make new ones while exploring different cultures and exchanging ideas for a better world.

Something for every Rotarian

Whether you’ve just joined Rotary or are a longtime club member, our annual convention will deepen your understanding and appreciation of Rotary. You’ll make personal connections on a global scale, discover new ideas for making positive change, and return to your club inspired and energized to take action. All this and the chance to explore Korea’s capital, Seoul.

The Seoul convention will be a unique experience highlighted by once-in-a-lifetime activities arranged by the Host Organization Committee:

• Tour Korea with local Rotary members
• Enjoy stirring music and dance performances by local artists
• Show off your talents at the Rotary Family Talent Contest

LATEST NEWS FROM RAGES.

One of the saddest results of poaching is the fact that the poachers are now using tranquilizers to sedate the victim before they cut off the horn.. They then leave the rhino to bleed to death not m,any survive this.  Tranquilizers are quiet versus a gun. Some like Hope do survive and then begins the traumatic work to mend the wounds.  This team of vets in South Africa are working so hard to save this rhino Hope.

Dr William Fowlds from the Chipembere Rhino Foundation on the right in the above photo is the rhino advisor and consultant to RAGES.  RAGES will be supporting the Chipembere team and their amazing work to protect and save rhinos.

JOIN RAGES HERE.

RAGES WEB SITE

ONLY IN AFRICA

Looking for Don Dyce heard he was here in Cape Town!

FOOTNOTE

The Up2Date Art Exhibition has come and gone and I am told a great success all round.  Congratulations to Marilyn Jennings and the committee.  Thank you to Christine Blair & Marilyn Jennings for all of their amazing work for the past 10 years! They created this event from scratch & have nurtured it into the incredible regional event that our community is so proud of today.

During Marilyn’s talk there was a shock announcement of their retirement from the event. It was however re-assured that the event would continue as a community run exhibition with Coolamon Shire Council as a supporting role.

Here are some photos from the week:

Bulletin Editor and Web Site:  John Glassford

Yours in Rotary John Glassford Chair 2014 -2016

Rotary International President K.R. “Ravi” Ravindran

Governor of District 9700 Gary Roberts

Coolamon Club President  Wayne Lewis

Coolamon Club Secretary Paul Weston

Club Treasurer  Henk Hulsman

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

Websites of Interest

Coolamon Rotary Club: http://coolamonrotary.com

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

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

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

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

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

Coolamon Rotary News Bulletin #03

JULY IS ROTARY NEW YEAR MONTH

MEETING MONDAY JULY 20th. 2015

We had several guests including our speaker Dr Jane Quinn from Charles Sturt University.  In all 13 members attended with some potential new members.  Daryl Breust, John Franklin, John Bond, Andrew Quinn and Helen Lewis.

President Wayne Lewis welcomed everyone and we got straight down to business.  There is a fund raising at the Allawah Lodge on August 1st for Nepal.  Contact Annette on 0428 560 082.

Dick Jennings informed us that the cut off for donations ot the Operation Hope appeal is set for Monday 27th July.

John Glassford reminded members that there is a Mount Kenya Climb Post Mortem on Saturday at 11.00 am in Temora at the Ex-Services Club.

Dr Jane Quinn gave a very interesting talk on toxicity in some of our plants grown in the area.  Jane said that the toxic plants cost upwards of $180 million in stock losses annually in the Southern region some of these plants are the panicum species such as Hairy Panic.  Grazing hairy panic causes severe liver damage.

Jane went on to describe a toxicological detective story on a case where the poisoning was not diagnosed correctly until they traced the movement of the animals. In this case it was due to grazing on the amaranthus plant found in a paddock where the animals only stayed for a short period the property was near Uranquinty.

Grazier PE Don Dyce presents Jane with our Kangaroo Money Pouch.

Diary Reminders

Saturday July 25th Mount Kenya Post Mortem Meeting Temora Ex Services Club 11.00 am.

*Monday July 27th.  Guest Speaker Steven Grinter Coolamon on INDIA Hands on Volunteering.

Monday August 3rd Meeting with Past AG Alan Sharp: Rotary Back to Basics

Monday 10th August Normal Meeting followed by Board Meeting.  All welcome to attend.

BINGO Roster Thursday August 13th:   Ian Jennings (Captain), Henk Hulsman, Don Dyce, John Nolte

*Monday August 17th DG Gary Roberts Official Visit.

*Monday 24th August Grahame Miles History of Liverpool England.

Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th September.  Canberra Australian Rotary Success Conference & Youth Summit 2015 At the Hellenic Club.

Friday 22nd – Sunday 24th April 2016 D9700 Conference in Wagga Wagga.

Saturday 28th May 2016 – Wednesday June 1st Seoul RICON South Korea  

*Partners and Guests Night.

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

ON THE LIGHTER SIDE

The Bagpipes

Enjoy every moment of life. As a bagpiper, I play many gigs. Recently I was asked by a funeral director to play at a graveside service for a homeless man. He had no family or friends, so the service was to be at a pauper’s cemetery in the Nova Scotia back country.

As I was not familiar with the backwoods, I got lost and, being a typical man, I didn’t stop for directions. I finally arrived an hour late and saw the funeral guy had evidently gone and the hearse was nowhere in sight.
There were only the diggers and crew left and they were eating lunch.

I felt badly and apologized to the men for being late.

I went to the side of the grave and looked down and the vault lid was already in place. I didn’t know what else to do, so I started to play.

The workers put down their lunches and began to gather around. I played out my heart and soul for this man with no family and friends. I played like I’ve never played before for this homeless man

And as I played “Amazing Grace”, the workers began to weep. They wept, I wept, we all wept together. When I finished, I packed my bagpipes and started for my car. Though my head was hung low, my heart was full.

As I opened the door to my car, I heard one of the workers say, “I never seen nothing like that before and I’ve been puttin’ in septic tanks for more than twenty years…………….”

ROTARY INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT

 K.R. “RAVI” RAVINDRAN

I traveled to Hawaii to take part in the centennial celebrations of the Rotary Club of Honolulu. While there, Vanathy and I visited the Boys & Girls Club of Hawaii, where the Rotary Club of Honolulu is modernizing their gym as part of their centenary project.

DISTRICT GOVERNOR GARY ROBERTS D 9700

 

ROTARY INFORMATION

AUSTRALIAN STUDENTS TAKE OPPORTUNITY BY THE HORNS

The rules of the Shaftesbury Rodeo Academy are simple: no school, no rodeo. It’s a message that teenagers who attend school at Bisley Farm, most of whom have never attended any school regularly, take seriously. Because come Friday night, these aspiring rodeo heroes want to join their friends to ride bulls for a heart-stopping eight seconds, if they last that long.

The school in rural Queensland, Australia, also teaches the boys, who are of the Wakka Wakka Aboriginal people, basic academics and farming skills, including how to care for crops and livestock. It’s a fairly common form of schooling in Australia, an alternative education for students with troubled backgrounds. For many of them, Bisley Farm is the best chance for them to improve their lives.

FULL STORY HERE

RICON 2016 SEOUL.

The 2016 Rotary Convention is your chance to meet Rotary members from around the globe. You’ll reconnect with old friends and make new ones while exploring different cultures and exchanging ideas for a better world.

Something for every Rotarian

Whether you’ve just joined Rotary or are a longtime club member, our annual convention will deepen your understanding and appreciation of Rotary. You’ll make personal connections on a global scale, discover new ideas for making positive change, and return to your club inspired and energized to take action. All this and the chance to explore Korea’s capital, Seoul.

The Seoul convention will be a unique experience highlighted by once-in-a-lifetime activities arranged by the Host Organization Committee:

• Tour Korea with local Rotary members
• Enjoy stirring music and dance performances by local artists
• Show off your talents at the Rotary Family Talent Contest

LATEST NEWS FROM RAGES.

This bouncing bundle of energy is the calf of poaching survivor Thandi.

Read more about Thandi’s story.

Rhino are known to be able to reach speeds of 48 – 64 km per hour (30 – 40 miles per hour), something that our young Thembi is working very hard to achieve! A rhino calf will more than likely never meet its father but rhino mothers have a very nurturing nature. Thandi will be close to her calf Thembi for the next 2.5 years to keep an eye on her and protect her.

Did you meet Thandi and Thembi while on safari at Kariega? We would love to hear about your encounters with this inspiring pair.

Thembi playing with the wildebeests.

Thembi and her mum Thandi taken by JJG May 2015 at Kariega.

Next to Say NO!

JOIN RAGES HERE.

RAGES WEB SITE

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King of the jungle??

FOOTNOTE

Bulletin Editor and Web Site:  John Glassford

Yours in Rotary John Glassford Chair 2014 -2016

Rotary International President K.R. “Ravi” Ravindran

Governor of District 9700 Gary Roberts

Coolamon Club President  Wayne Lewis

Coolamon Club Secretary Paul Weston

Club Treasurer  Henk Hulsman

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

Websites of Interest

Coolamon Rotary Club: http://coolamonrotary.com

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

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

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

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

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

Coolamon Rotary News Bulletin #02

JULY IS ROTARY NEW YEAR MONTH

Yes we have New Rotary Year Resolutions!

MEETING MONDAY JULY 13th. 2015

RAGES Makes News.

Diary Reminders

Monday July 20th Jane Quinn from CSU “Pasture Innovations”

Friday July 17th -25th Up2Date Art Exhibition Opening Night Details Follow.

*Monday July 27th.  Guest Speaker Steven Grinter Coolamon on INDIA Hands on Volunteering.

*Monday August 17th DG Gary Roberts Official Visit.

*Monday 24th August Grahame Miles History of Liverpool England.

Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th September.  Canberra Australian Rotary Success Conference & Youth Summit 2015 At the Hellenic Club.

Friday 22nd – Sunday 24th April 2016 D9700 Conference in Wagga Wagga.

Saturday 28th May 2016 – Wednesday June 1st Seoul RICON South Korea  

*Partners and Guests Night.

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

ON THE LIGHTER SIDE

Poker

Six Irish men were playing poker when one of them played a bad hand and died.

The rest drew straws to see who would tell his wife. One man draws the shortest straw and goes to his friend’s house to tell the wife.

The man says to her, “Your husband lost some money in the poker game and is afraid to come home.”

The wife says, “Tell him to drop dead!”

The man responds, “I’ll go tell him.”

A couple from Henk Hulsman most of them cannot be published here, thanks Henk.

Angela Merkel arrives at Passport Control in Athens airport.
“Nationality?” asks the immigration officer.
“German,” she replies.
“Occupation?
“No, just here for a few days.”

I saw my mate Charlie this morning, he’s only got one arm bless him.
I shouted – Where you off to Charlie?
He said, I’m off to change a light bulb.
Well I just cracked up, couldn’t stop laughing, then said,
– That’s gonna be a bit awkward isn’t it.
– Not really. he said. I still have the receipt, you insensitive bastard.

 ROTARY INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT

 K.R. “RAVI” RAVINDRAN

RI President Ravi works outside the family cottage in the Kelburne Mountains in Sri Lanka.

K.R. “Ravi” Ravindran is CEO and founder of Printcare PLC, a publicly listed printing, packaging, and digital media solutions company. It is arguably the world’s largest supplier of tea bag packaging, catering to nearly every major tea brand, with manufacturing facilities in Sri Lanka and India. Printcare is the winner of national and international awards of excellence. Ravindran has been a featured speaker at several international print and packaging forums.

PRESIDENTIAL CITATION FOR ROTARY CLUBS

You can help strengthen your club and Rotary’s reputation for doing good by taking part in the Presidential Citation program. All activities must be completed and verified in Rotary’s database by 1 April 2016.

MANDATORY ACTIVITIES

• Set at least 15 goals in Rotary Club Central.
• Pay your July club invoice on time.

MORE INFORMATION AND DOWNLOADS HERE.

DISTRICT GOVERNOR GARY ROBERTS D 9700

 

 

D9700 E Directory

ROTARY INFORMATION

Happy Birthday to our Polio Ambassador Isabeli Fontana! Thank you for your support of Rotary and our fight to end polio. Find out more about her work with Rotary: Isabeli Fontana

RICON 2016 SEOUL.

The 2016 Rotary Convention is your chance to meet Rotary members from around the globe. You’ll reconnect with old friends and make new ones while exploring different cultures and exchanging ideas for a better world.

Something for every Rotarian

Whether you’ve just joined Rotary or are a longtime club member, our annual convention will deepen your understanding and appreciation of Rotary. You’ll make personal connections on a global scale, discover new ideas for making positive change, and return to your club inspired and energized to take action. All this and the chance to explore Korea’s capital, Seoul.

The Seoul convention will be a unique experience highlighted by once-in-a-lifetime activities arranged by the Host Organization Committee:

• Tour Korea with local Rotary members
• Enjoy stirring music and dance performances by local artists
• Show off your talents at the Rotary Family Talent Contest

LATEST NEWS FROM RAGES.

WHEN GIANTS FALL A TRAILER

The Great Elephant Census is halfway through and there is good news

Beginning in February 2014, the project is an independent, 2 year survey that deploys research planes over Africa to get up-to-date data on the latest elephant figures. This data will equip governments and scientists with a better sense of poaching trends. Four nations—Botswana, Gabon, Namibia, and Uganda—have actually seen increases in their elephant populations.

Read more: http://bit.ly/1IEHapL

JOIN RAGES HERE.

RAGES WEB SITE

ONLY IN AFRICA

He came this close taken in Sibuya Reserve near Port Elizabeth (JJG Photographer).

FOOTNOTE

Bulletin Editor and Web Site:  John Glassford

Yours in Rotary John Glassford Chair 2014 -2016

Rotary International President K.R. “Ravi” Ravindran

Governor of District 9700 Gary Roberts

Coolamon Club President  Wayne Lewis

Coolamon Club Secretary Paul Weston

Club Treasurer  Henk Hulsman

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

Websites of Interest

Coolamon Rotary Club: http://coolamonrotary.com

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

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

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

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

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

Coolamon Rotary News Bulletin #01

JULY IS ROTARY NEW YEAR MONTH

At the changeover ceremony, Rotary International President Gary C.K. Huang thanked Rotary headquarters staff for their hard work during his year as president.

RI President Huang, along with guest speaker and Past RI President MAT Caparas and RI President-elect K.R. “Ravi” Ravindran.

RI President “Ravi” Ravindran and his wife Vanathy (far left), Past RI President MAT Caparas, Immediate Past RI President Gary Huang and his wife Corinna, and RI President-nominee John Germ and his wife Judy (2nd from right).

Photo by Monika Lozinska.

Coolamon Rotary 2015-2016:

The new board:

 

Diary Reminders

Thursday July 9th BINGO: Roster Paul Weston Capt., Steve Exton, Rod Jarrett and Leslie Weston. 

Monday July 13th Fellowship Meeting followed by a Board Meeting.

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

*Monday July 27th.  Guest Speaker Steven Grinter Coolamon on INDIA Hands on Volunteering.

Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th September.  Canberra Australian Rotary Success Conference & Youth Summit 2015 At the Hellenic Club.

Saturday 28th May 2016 – Wednesday June 1st Seoul RICON South Korea  

*Partners and Guests Night.

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

ON THE LIGHTER SIDE

Parking Ticket? Answer below!

A fairy tale for the assertive woman of the 21st century

Once upon a time, in a land far away, a beautiful, independent, self-assured princess happened upon a frog as she sat, contemplating ecological issues on the shores of an unpolluted pond in a verdant meadow near her castle.

The frog hopped into the princess’ lap and said, “Elegant Lady, I was once a handsome prince, until an evil witch cast a spell upon me. One kiss from you, however, and I will turn back into the dapper, young prince that I am and then, my sweet, we can marry and set up housekeeping in your castle with my mother, where you can prepare my meals, clean my clothes, bear my children, and forever feel grateful and happy doing so.”

That night, as the princess dined sumptuously on a repast of lightly sautééd frog legs seasoned in a white wine and onion cream sauce, she chuckled and thought to herself:

“I don’t think so.”

An overzealous traffic cop in Karlsruhe, Germany, is living up to his profession’s reputation for being merciless by slapping a ticket on a Mercedes-Benz truck.

But this is not just any Mercedes-Benz truck, it’s an art installation.

 ROTARY INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT

 K.R. “RAVI” RAVINDRAN

The family of 2015-16 RI President K.R. “Ravi” Ravindran at his home in Colombo, Sri Lanka 10 January 2015. From left, his son Krishna Ravindran, Krishna’s wife Neesha, his wife Vanathy, President K.R. “Ravi” Ravindran, his daughter Prashanthi Ravindran and her husband Nicolas Mathier.

JULY 2015

We in Rotary aspire to great deeds. We admire those who gave great gifts to humanity: Abraham Lincoln, who gave the gift of human dignity to the downtrodden; Mother Teresa, who gave the gift of compassion to the forgotten; Mahatma Gandhi, who gave the gift of peaceful change to the oppressed. Their very lives became gifts to the world.

We can be inspired by their example. We can be inspired to ask, how can I, in the life that I live – without neglecting the responsibilities that are so dear to me – how can I, too, become a gift to the world? As I considered my theme, I thought of the lessons I have learned through my Hindu faith. I thought especially of the story of Sudama.

Sudama was a poor child and a bosom friend of Krishna, who was born in a royal lineage as an avatar – an incarnation of the divine. As the two boys grow up, they drift apart, and while Krishna becomes a military leader and king of great repute, Sudama remains a humble villager.

FULL STORY HERE.

DISTRICT GOVERNOR GARY ROBERTS D 9700

 

 

 

ROTARY INFORMATION

The 2016 Rotary Convention is your chance to meet Rotary members from around the globe. You’ll reconnect with old friends and make new ones while exploring different cultures and exchanging ideas for a better world.

Something for every Rotarian

Whether you’ve just joined Rotary or are a longtime club member, our annual convention will deepen your understanding and appreciation of Rotary. You’ll make personal connections on a global scale, discover new ideas for making positive change, and return to your club inspired and energized to take action. All this and the chance to explore Korea’s capital, Seoul.

The Seoul convention will be a unique experience highlighted by once-in-a-lifetime activities arranged by the Host Organization Committee:

• Tour Korea with local Rotary members
• Enjoy stirring music and dance performances by local artists
• Show off your talents at the Rotary Family Talent Contest

LATEST NEWS FROM RAGES.

RAGES have also changed over to the new Rotary year with a new board of directors for 2015-2016.

EXECUTIVE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

CHAIR 2014-2016 PP John Glassford  RC of Coolamon.  District 9700 AUSTRALIA

VICE-CHAIR  PP Philip Merritt  RC Mabalacat Clark.  District 3790 THE PHILIPPINES

Rtn. Jo Wilmot                           RC of Kenton-on-Sea.  District  9370 SOUTH AFRICA

PDG Barbara Shayeb-Helou    RC of Pleasantberg.  District 7750 USA

PDG Fred Loneragan               RC of Wagga Wagga Sunrise District 9700 AUSTRALIA

PRIVP Anne Mathews              RC Columbia East. District 7770 U.S.A.

IPDG Bimal Kantaria                   RC Nairobi Industrial Area. District 9212 KENYA

President Elect RIBI PDG Eve Conway RC Redbridge District 1130 ENGLAND

Our latest board member is RIBI President Elect 2016-2017.  RIBI Rotary International Britain and Ireland, seen signing the Say No poster below:

RAGES WEB SITE

ONLY IN AFRICA

FOOTNOTE

STOP PRESS

David Gilmour from Pink Floyd signs the RAGES SAY NO! Poster:

Bulletin Editor and Web Site:  John Glassford

Yours in Rotary John Glassford Chair 2014 -2016

Rotary International President K.R. “Ravi” Ravindran

Governor of District 9700 Gary Roberts

Coolamon Club President  Wayne Lewis

Coolamon Club Secretary Paul Weston

Club Treasurer  Henk Hulsman

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

Websites of Interest

Coolamon Rotary Club: http://coolamonrotary.com

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

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

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

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

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

President Wayne Lewis takes over from IPP Garth Perkin our latest Paul Harris Fellow:

Coolamon Rotary News Bulletin #42

LAST BULLETIN FOR 2014-2015

JUNE IS ROTARY FELLOWSHIP MONTH

Welcome to BREW Fellowship

The purpose of this fellowship is to foster and encourage fellowship between and among Rotarians of all nations who have a love for Beer and through this fellowship support international projects of the Rotary Foundation.

The Hon Michael McCormack Federal member of parliament for the Riverina

Mayor Councilor John Seymour and Margaret Seymour for the Coolamon Shire

District Governor’s Representative PDG Fred Loneragan and Rae Loneragan.

District Governor Elect Gary Roberts and Marilyn Roberts.

Assistant Governor Alan Sharp and Nona Sharp

The following Rotary Clubs were represented:

Wagga Wagga Kooringal, Wagga Wagga Sunrise, Junee, Wagga Wagga Murrumbidgee, Lockhart and Wollundry.

Coolamon Lions Club.

Music by Gabrielle and Olivia.

We welcome President Wayne Lewis as our latest President to lead this great club.

Here are some photos from the night including the presentation of a Paul Harris Fellow to Past President Garth Perkin, congratulations Garth and of course to Marg.

Many thanks to all of those who helped make the night a huge success.

President Wayne Lewis 2015-2016

Diary Reminders

Monday July 6th President Wayne Lewis 1st Meeting.*Monday, 

Thursday July 9th BINGO: Roster Paul Weston Capt., Steve Exton, Rod Jarrett and Leslie Weston. 

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

*Partners and Guests Night.

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

ON THE LIGHTER SIDE

The answer to the puzzle last week was 87 did you get it right?

 

 

ROTARY INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT GARY HUANG

President Gary Huang signs off with a series of videos of his year visiting many many countries.  Here is the visit to India.

Rotary International President Gary C.K. Huang and District 3230 Governor I.S.A.K. Nazar (left) are presented with a certificate from Guinness World Records for the new record of the largest human national flag.

India Creates History Guinness World Record Achieved at Chennai

Rotary International President Gary C.K. Huang has chosen 13 of his favorite Rotary Days videos, which were presented during the closing plenary of the convention in São Paulo. You can view all of the videos here:

http://ow.ly/Om8Kb ‪#‎RotaryDays‬

INTRODUCING THE INCOMING RI PRESIDENT:

RIPE Ravi Ravindran from the RC Of Colombo Sri Lanka.

DISTRICT GOVERNOR DAVID KENNEDY D 9700

 

ROTARY INFORMATION

EARLY CANCER DETECTION IS SAVING LIVES IN SRI LANKA

In partnership with the National Cancer Control Programme and the Ministry of Health, the center in Colombo has screened more than 35,000 patients, mostly low-income, and detected more than 7,500 cases of abnormalities that required further investigation. The Rotary Club of Birmingham, Alabama, USA, donated a mammography and ultrasound scanner to the center’s breast cancer screening facility.

The Colombo Rotary club is seeking to open early detection clinics in other easily accessible locations throughout Sri Lanka.

Learn more about Rotary’s work in preventing disease

ONLY IN AFRICA

FOOTNOTE

THANKS GARTH ONCE A ROOSTER NOW A FEATHER DUSTER BUT STILL ALIVE!

LATEST NEWS FROM RAGES.

Elephants are worth 76 times more alive than dead

Read more:

RAGES WEB SITE

Bulletin Editor and Web Site:  John Glassford

Yours in Rotary John Glassford Chair 2014 -2015

Rotary International President Gary Huang

Governor of District 9700 David Kennedy

Coolamon Club President  Garth Perkin

Coolamon Club Secretary Paul Weston

Club Treasurer  Henk Hulsman

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

Websites of Interest

Coolamon Rotary Club: http://coolamonrotary.com

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

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

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

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

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