Challenge yourself join the Rotary Club of Nairobi East and climb Kili!
Australian RI President for 2017-2018
Ian Riseley is the choice of the Nominating Committee as RI President for 2017/18, pending challenges prior to 1st October, 2015
Ian, a Chartered Accountant with his own practice in Melbourne, Australia, is a Charter Member of Rotary Club of Sandringham, Victoria, Australia from 1978 and became President in 1981/82. He led a Group Study Exchange team to Boston in 1997, and was Governor of District 9810 in 1999/2000.
Ian was a member of the Board of Directors of Rotary International in 2006/08, serving as Treasurer in 2007/08.
He then joined the Finance Committee of Rotary International, becoming Chairman in 2010/11. He was also Moderator for the Regional Rotary Foundation Coordinator’s Institute in February 2011.
Ian was elected as a Trustee of The Rotary Foundation from 2011 to 2015. He is Chairman of the TRF Finance Committee and the Investment Committee.
He has received the Australian Government Ausaid award as a “Peacebuilder” for East Timor, traveled to Bangladesh to support an Interplast team, received the Regional Service Award for a Polio-free World, and the Medal of the Order of Australia for services to the community.
His wife Juliet was District Governor for District 9810 in 2011/12. They are both Multiple Paul Harris Fellows, members of the Bequest Society and Major Donors to the Rotary Foundation
A rare honour for Australian Rotarians.
Coolamon Rotary News Bulletin #05
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:
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.
Diary Reminders
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.
DISTRICT GOVERNOR GARY ROBERTS D 9700
Leeton Rotary Debutante Ball. I had the honor of the Debs being presented to me.
Pictured with the Belle & her partner.
Pictured with the Belle & her partner.
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.
- 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.
- Identify a need in your community and work with your club to design a hands-on project that addresses it.
- Learn how to apply for a grant to implement a project.
- Know a young leader? Tell them about Interact, Rotaract, Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA), and Rotary Youth Exchange.
- 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.
- Try a new role. Clubs need leaders. Take the first step and ask where your club needs help.
- 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.
- Be part of history and help eradicate polio. Find out how to support PolioPlus and join the movement to end polio.
- Use the resources in the Rotary Brand Center to help you communicate, inspire, and collaborate
- 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.
- Connect on social media. Rotary has official pages on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, Pinterest, Flickr, and more. Join the conversation.
- 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
R.I.P. Cecil on the Empire State Building.
PLEASE CALL ME ANYTIME 02 6927 6027.
Bulletin Editor and Web Site: John Glassford
Yours in Rotary John Glassford Chair 2014 -2016
Rotarian Action Group for Endangered Species
Don’t forget to regularly check our club web site for current information such as bingo rosters and various newsletters from the District Governor, the School of St. Jude’s, the monthly membership on the move newsletter as well as several other club bulletins.
Rotary International President 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
Coolamon Rotary News Bulletin #04
JULY IS ROTARY NEW YEAR MONTH
During July, Rotarians celebrate the new Rotary year with new leaders new plans and renewed focus on Service Above Self. Have a great Rotary New Year!
DG Gary Roberts and Marilyn Roberts visit is on Monday 17th August.
Bring your goals and ideas along for this Rotary year. Maybe write them down on coloured post notes for the DG’s wall!
Next Month is Rotary Membership Month let us set realistic goals on how we can increase our membership base.
Start by looking up this web site for ideas:
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.
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.
40K GLOBE IS ALL ABOUT YOUNG AUSTRALIAN’S getting a practical experience in an unfamiliar environment and culture. Globe sends you out to rural villages in India where we see enormous opportunity for young Australians to be creating real social impact. You will apply the skills you have learnt in your tertiary and professional life to be able to work on a social impact project that works through the stages of developing sustainable solutions surrounding the identified needs of the locals. We ensure that the projects are designed to help you learn new skills and that your new found skills are used to benefit the communities you work in.
MOUNT KENYA ANZAC DAY 2015 CLIMB RESULTS TO DATE
John Glassford reported on the funds raised so far for the Mount Kenya ANZAC Day 2015 Climb.
On Saturday 25th July 2015 the Mount Kenya Team met in Temora for a post mortem on the results of the fund raising and to plan the future.
John Glassford Coolamon, Chris Finkel Forbes, PDG Fred Loneragan Wagga Wagga Sunrise, Margaret Moore Griffith Avanti, Don Dyce Coolamon, Sally Farmer Coolamon, Mark Janetzki Henty, Lyn & Peter Sparks Griffith Avanti, Colin Wiese Lockhart and Kiprono Langat CSU Wagga Wagga.
Gross Result Funds Raised to Date: Cr $44,878.00
Expenses:
Mount Kenya 2015 Expenses $ 6,503.00
Net Proceeds for Distribution:
ORK Mathare Education Global Grant $ 4,265.00
ORK RC Nairobi Hope Sponsorships $ 4,265.00
ORK RC Nyeri Oloimugi School $ 4,215.00
Coolamon House Hout Bay RC $12,790.00
Legacy Australia $12,790.00
Diary Reminders
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
Young Rotary are developing a Heritage Walk.
Official opening August 15, come join the fun.
Available now on the D9700 Web Site.
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:
PLEASE CALL ME ANYTIME 02 6927 6027.
Bulletin Editor and Web Site: John Glassford
Yours in Rotary John Glassford Chair 2014 -2016
Rotarian Action Group for Endangered Species
Don’t forget to regularly check our club web site for current information such as bingo rosters and various newsletters from the District Governor, the School of St. Jude’s, the monthly membership on the move newsletter as well as several other club bulletins.
Rotary International President 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
Coolamon Rotary News Bulletin #03
JULY IS ROTARY NEW YEAR MONTH
During July, Rotarians celebrate the new Rotary year with new leaders new plans and renewed focus on Service Above Self. Have a great Rotary New Year!
DG Gary Roberts and Marilyn Roberts visit is on Monday 17th August.
Bring your goals and ideas along for this Rotary year. Maybe write them down on coloured post notes for the DG’s wall!
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
DG GARY AND HIS GIFT WALL
At District Changeover I requested all guests to write on a post it note their Gift To The World. I was amazed at the responses and have created a “Gift Wall” in my Rotary office at home. I find them inspirational, gifts included, love, time, enthusiasm leadership, New Rotarians, New Clubs.
Marilyn and I are looking forward to meeting as many club members and partners as possible. The program for my visits will focus on making our clubs “The Place To Be” and inclusion of our partners in Rotary.
Please encourage all to come and bring their partners. I promise an interesting program and Marilyn will assist with a presentation to your partners. It will not be a dull D.G visit but hopefully inspiring and uplifting as we talk about Peace, Youth Programs and Business in Rotary.
I look forward to “breaking the mould” and bringing new life to Rotary D9700 at Coolamon on Monday August 17th.
D9700 E Directory
Available now on the D9700 Web Site.
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
ONLY IN AFRICA
King of the jungle??
FOOTNOTE
PLEASE CALL ME ANYTIME 02 6927 6027.
Bulletin Editor and Web Site: John Glassford
Yours in Rotary John Glassford Chair 2014 -2016
Rotarian Action Group for Endangered Species
Don’t forget to regularly check our club web site for current information such as bingo rosters and various newsletters from the District Governor, the School of St. Jude’s, the monthly membership on the move newsletter as well as several other club bulletins.
Rotary International President 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
Coolamon Rotary News Bulletin #02
JULY IS ROTARY NEW YEAR MONTH
During July, Rotarians celebrate the new Rotary year with new leaders new plans and renewed focus on Service Above Self. Have a great Rotary New Year!
Yes we have New Rotary Year Resolutions!
MEETING MONDAY JULY 13th. 2015
Last night we had a general meeting followed by a board meeting. 15 members attended a good roll up especially as it was a very cold night. Myffy Collette gave a 3 minute presentation on her life which was most enjoyable.
Myffy was born in Yorkshire and went to a boarding school. At 19 Myffy was working as a beauty consultant for Elizabeth Arden where she met an Australian girl and decided to migrate to Australia. 5 weeks on a boat and Myffy arrived in Sydney. Myffy eventually met and married Dr Brian Clarke and they went for the country lifestyle starting in the Blue Mountains.
Myffy and Brian eventually settled in Ganmain and are a wonderful asset to our community. President Wayne presented Myffy with a bouquet of flowers.
Some reminders:
1. DG Gary Roberts visit is on Monday August 17th.
2. New Bingo roster out shortly.
3. Get your working with children certificates.
RAGES Makes News.
Last week Rotary International published a story on the formation of RAGES the Rotarian Action Group for Endangered Species:
New action group unites leaders to protect endangered species
By Philip Merritt, vice chair of the Rotarian Action Group for Endangered Species and a member of the Rotary Club of Mabalacat Clark, Pampanga, Philippines
About three years ago, Rotary member John Glassford sent a message to the Rotarians on the Internet (ROTI) Fellowship’s discussion list asking if anyone had any ideas on how we could help stop the poaching of elephants. I responded: “Why don’t we start a Rotarian Action Group (RAG)?”, and from that point forward, it was a long journey to finally get the Rotarian Action Group for Endangered Species (RAGES) recognized by the RI Board in January.
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
WIRADJURI elder Aunty Flo Grant has been named a Rotary Inspirational Woman of the Year.
The Wagga woman was presented with her award at a recent changeover dinner for Rotary District 9700.
Aunty Flo said she felt absolutely amazed to receive the recognition. “I can’t believe you get such a wonderful award for doing what you like doing,” she said.
A submission prepared by the Kooringal Rotary Club said Aunty Flo’s innovative contributions and demonstrated leadership among her people and in the general community have established her as a significant and powerful role model. The submission said Aunty Flo had contributed significantly to an understanding of Australian history from an Aboriginal perspective.
Griffith Rotaract Club Charter Night.
Thanks to everyone that attended and supported our Charter Night Maternity Ward Fundraiser, it was a great night and with everyone’s generosity we managed to raise over 2000 dollars for the Griffith Base Maternity Ward. Well done to all, Watch this space!
D9700 E Directory
Available now on the D9700 Web Site.
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
PLEASE CALL ME ANYTIME 02 6927 6027.
Bulletin Editor and Web Site: John Glassford
Yours in Rotary John Glassford Chair 2014 -2016
Rotarian Action Group for Endangered Species
Don’t forget to regularly check our club web site for current information such as bingo rosters and various newsletters from the District Governor, the School of St. Jude’s, the monthly membership on the move newsletter as well as several other club bulletins.
Rotary International President 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
Coolamon Rotary News Bulletin #01
JULY IS ROTARY NEW YEAR MONTH
During July, Rotarians celebrate the new Rotary year with new leaders new plans and renewed focus on Service Above Self. Have a great Rotary New Year!
Here are some photos from the RI Presidents change over in Evanston:
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:
President: Wayne Lewis 6927 3501 President Elect: Don Dyce 6929 1215 Secretary: Paul Weston 6927 2972 Treasurer: Henk Hulsman 6927 3486 Rotary Foundation Director: John Glassford 6926 6027 Club Admin Director: Dick Jennings 6927 3074 Service Projects Director: Don Dyce 6929 1215 Youth Services Director: Ian Durham 6927 3900 Vocational Services Director: Dave McInley 6927 8553 Membership Director: Leslie Weston 6927 2972 Public Relations Director: Myffy Collette 6927 6313 Immediate Past President: Garth Perkin 6927 3377 Sergent @ Arms: Ted Hutcheon 6927 3349 Bulletin Editor and Web Master: John Glassford 6927 6027
MEETING MONDAY JULY 6th. 2015
Tonight we kicked off the new Rotary year with our guest speaker John Franklin from Coolamon speaking on the 25 years he worked in the Northern territory.
We had 14 members present to welcome President Wayne Lewis into the hot seat. We also had 5 guests including Marilyn Jennings, Helen Lewis, Maureen Franklin and Christine Lorraine along with our guest speaker John Franklin.
President Wayne outlined some upcoming events and other items of interest including:
1. That there will be a 3 minute talk based on alphabetical order each week form one of our members on their life! Next Monday it will be Myffy Collette.
2. We need to keep a record of our community hours, local, national and international.
3. Wayne passed around a list of Rotary Fellowships.
4. We also discussed getting accredited to work with children.
5. Myffy reported on the Coolamon Networking Meeting organised by Bronwyn Hatty.
6. Thanks to Ted Hutcheon and Bernadette Milne for donating the prizes for the raffles at our change over night which raised $303.
6. A request for all members to support the late Christine Atkinson’s container for Africa.
Dick Jennings put out a call for the following items to go to Bathurst to fill a container for our recently departed Christine Atkinson. Unknown to us Christine was supporting an orphanage in Kenya before her untimely death. Please bring items to next Monday night’s meeting as we need to fill a trailer.
“exercise books, mathematics books, reading books, textas, stickers, maps, posters, scissors, rulers, shoe laces, paintbrushes, paint, play dough, any craft bead items, marbles, matchbox cars, puzzles, cards, games, balls, hand washers, material, cottons, wool, knitting needles, elastic, buttons, ribbons, CD’s, dress up clothes, skipping ropes, black shoe polish, The schools colours are navy, brown and maroon and school uniform items, (red polo shirts, navy shorts, navy trousers, brown slacks and black shoes).
John Franklin Guest Speaker
John gave an excellent narrative of his time in the Northern Territory as a Pastoral Officer. Tonight John concentrated on Aboriginal Culture in the Northern Territory. The Aboriginal community of the NT comprise 25% of the population of which 50% are gainfully employed. 25% are stay at home with home schooling for the children. 25% of the population are on welfare. Herein lies the major problem facing them with the major drug of choice being alcohol.
John went on to describe many different problems facing the community due to alcohol and the reliance on welfare. John was also very passionate about these people and feels that if left alone to make their own decisions on what is needed for their people and culture things would be far better off. It was at times a controversial talk but most enlightening and thought provoking.
PP Garth Perkin presents John Franklin with a coolamon.
Helen Lewis and John Glassford won the raffles. S@A Ted Hutcheon had a good time with the fines session.
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!
7 Days in Australia
In the beginning God created day and night. He created day for footy matches, going to the beach and barbies. He created night for going prawning, sleeping and barbies. God saw that it was good.
Evening came and morning came and it was the second Day.
On the Second Day God created water – for surfing, swimming and barbies on the beach. God saw that it was good. Evening came and morning came and it was the Third Day.
On the Third Day God created the Earth to bring forth plants – to provide tobacco, malt and yeast for beer and wood for barbies. God saw that it was good. Evening came and morning came and it was the Fourth Day
On the Fourth Day God created animals and crustaceans for chops, sausages, steak and prawns for barbies. God saw that it was good. Evening came and morning came and it was the Fifth Day.
On the Fifth day God created a bloke – to go to the footy, enjoy the beach, drink the beer and eat the meat and prawns at barbies. God saw that it was good. Evening came and morning came and it was the Sixth Day.
On the Sixth Day God saw that this bloke was lonely and needed someone to go to the footy, surf, drink beer, eat and stand around the barbie with. So God created Mates, and God saw that they were good blokes. God saw that it was good. Evening came and morning came and it was the Seventh Day.
On the Seventh Day God looked around at the twinkling barbie fires, heard the hiss of opening beer cans and the raucous laughter of all the Blokes, smelled the aroma of grilled chops and sizzling prawns and God saw that it was good. well almost good. God saw that the blokes were tired and needed a rest.
So God created Sheilas – to clean the house, bear children, wash, cook and clean the barbie. God saw that it was not just good, it was better than that, it was bloody great! IT WAS AUSTRALIA
ONE FOR THE LADIES
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.
DISTRICT GOVERNOR GARY ROBERTS D 9700
2015-16 District Governor Gary Roberts congratulates Immediate Past District Governor David Kennedy at the District Changeover Dinner on Saturday evening June 27th.
Click here to view additional photos of the evening, compliments of John Egan.
DG Gary and Marilyn Roberts and family.
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:
PLEASE CALL ME ANYTIME 02 6927 6027.
Bulletin Editor and Web Site: John Glassford
Yours in Rotary John Glassford Chair 2014 -2016
Rotarian Action Group for Endangered Species
Don’t forget to regularly check our club web site for current information such as bingo rosters and various newsletters from the District Governor, the School of St. Jude’s, the monthly membership on the move newsletter as well as several other club bulletins.
Rotary International President 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/#
New Rotary Year 2015-2016
President Wayne Lewis takes over from IPP Garth Perkin our latest Paul Harris Fellow:
Coolamon Rotary News Bulletin #42
Coolamon Rotary News Bulletin #42
LAST BULLETIN FOR 2014-2015
JUNE IS ROTARY FELLOWSHIP MONTH
During June, Rotarians celebrate the fellowship of Rotary. Family and friends of Rotarians, as well as Rotarians, focus on their relationships. There are many opportunities to join Rotary Fellowships around the world which cater to different interests. Join a Fellowship Today!
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.
MEETING MONDAY JUNE 29th. 2015
COOLAMON’S 44th CHANGE OVER DINNER
We had our 44th Change Over dinner last night and well attended with 88 people in all. Including;
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?
WHY?
The Fridge
One morning at a doctor ‘s clinic a well built man arrives complaining of severe
back pain, the doctor examines him and asks OK what happened to your
back?
The patient replies “you know that I… work as a bouncer for a local night club? This morning I got home to my apartment early and heard a noise in my bedroom. On entering I knew someone had been with my wife and the balcony door was open. I rushed out the balcony door and did not find anyone.
As I looked down from the balcony I saw a man running out and he was dressing himself.
I grabbed the fridge and threw it at him. That’s how I strained my back”The 2nd patient arrives looking as if he has been in a car wreck.
The doctor said “My previous patient looked bad, but you look terrible. What the hell happened to you?”
He replied, “You know I have been unemployed for a while now. Today was the first day at my new job. I forgot to set my alarm and was running late. I was running out of the building, getting dressed at the same time, and you wont believe it but I was hit by a fridge.”Then the 3rd patient arrives;
He even looks worse than the other two patients do and shivering like a reed.
The doctor is now shocked.
Again asks, “What the hell happened to you…..!!?””Well, it started like this…. I was sitting in my neighbor’s fridge”
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
Thank you DG David for your service in the past Rotary year as our Governor.
Our club is going from strength to strength with our membership, we have lit up Coolamon and surrounds and our future looks good.
Thank you also for your support of our joint club project, The Mount Kenya 2015 ANZAC Day Climb, with Wagga Wagga Sunrise.
Thank you also for helping us establish RAGES and we have work to do with this Action Group.
All our members wish you well in Rotary and we look forward to seeing you at our club again one day.
INTRODUCING DG GARY ROBERTS AND MARILYN ROBERTS.
My Gift Wall in my Rotary office at home.
Thanks to all the great ideas from District Changeover. Gary
Thanks to all the great ideas from District Changeover. Gary
ROTARY INFORMATION
EARLY CANCER DETECTION IS SAVING LIVES IN SRI LANKA
Susan Jackson (center), of the Rotary Club of Birmingham, Alabama, USA, greets staff at the Cancer Prevention and Early Detection Centre. It’s the only national facility dedicated to the detection and prevention of cancer.
Photo Credit: Rotary International/Alyce Henson
More than 20,000 new cases of cancer are diagnosed every year in Sri Lanka, and many of them prove fatal. The Rotary Club of Colombo, Sri Lanka, set out 10 years ago to save some of those lives by establishing the Cancer Prevention and Early Detection Centre.
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
Africa’s elephants are under siege. Driven by foreign demand for ivory, poachers are killing these iconic animals faster than they can reproduce. More than 120,000 African elephants were poached from 2010 to 2013, and on average, one is now killed every 15 minutes somewhere across the continent.
The motivation for this carnage is the high price of ivory: A pair of elephant tusks can bring in about $21,000 on the black market. But according to a new report by the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust’s iWorry campaign, every living elephant can generate $1.6 million for its local economy by attracting eco-tourists. In other words, a live elephant is worth 76 times more than a dead one.
Read more:
RAGES WEB SITE
PLEASE CALL ME ANYTIME 02 6927 6027.
Bulletin Editor and Web Site: John Glassford
Yours in Rotary John Glassford Chair 2014 -2015
Rotarian Action Group for Endangered Species
Don’t forget to regularly check our club web site for current information such as bingo rosters and various newsletters from the District Governor, the School of St. Jude’s, the monthly membership on the move newsletter as well as several other club bulletins.
Rotary International President Gary Huang
Governor of District 9700 David Kennedy
Coolamon Club President Garth Perkin
Coolamon Club Secretary Paul Weston
Club Treasurer Henk Hulsman
Coolamon Rotary Club Inc. P.O. Box 23 COOLAMON N.S.W. 2701
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 #41
Coolamon Rotary News Bulletin #41
JUNE IS ROTARY FELLOWSHIP MONTH
During June, Rotarians celebrate the fellowship of Rotary. Family and friends of Rotarians, as well as Rotarians, focus on their relationships. There are many opportunities to join Rotary Fellowships around the world which cater to different interests. Join a Fellowship Today!
International Fellowship of Cricketing Rotarians
Fellowship members have just returned from a 3 week tour of England and Scotland where they played 7 games of cricket against Rotary teams. The group won 6 and retained the “Ashes” at the test match played at Bourne in Lincolnshire. A DVD of photos taken on the tour and further information can be obtained from Bob Brigden (Vice-President of the Australian Fellowship) of the Norwood Rotary Club. Ph (08) 8332 0842
(08) 8332 0842 (or just email [email protected])
International Fellowship of Cricketing Rotarians
MEETING MONDAY JUNE 22nd. 2015
President Garth Perkin’s last meeting.
Dr Barney Dalgarno and Ted Hutcheon
Dick Jennings holds a great fine session.
We had our last meeting for the 2014-2015 Rotary year. A good roll up of 16 members two guests and our guest speaker Dr Barney Dalgarno. Barney is a former member of our club and spoke on the NBN Internet connections that are currently available in our area.
Barney went onto explain in great detail the options available to us in the Coolamon area. It seems that the fastest that we will get will be 25 mega bits per second via wireless. In effect this will be around 12 mbs or 3 times faster than the current ADSL broad band.
Ted Hutcheon presented Barney with a kangaroo money pouch in his thanks to Barney.
Neil Munro reminded us that the following are on bingo roster for July 9th. Capt Paul Weston, Steve Exton, Rod Jarrett and Leslie Weston.
All our members wish to thank President Garth Perkin for his year as our President. We did much, made a difference and kicked some goals. the club is getting stronger and we look forward to working with our incoming President Wayne Lewis.
Next Monday Night is our change over dinner 6.30 for 7.00 pm. Around 80 guests are expected and some of us will be at the Club from 3.00 pm on Monday afternoon to set up the venue.
Diary Reminders
*Monday, June 29th. Annual Change Over Dinner
Monday July 6th President Wayne Lewis 1st Meeting.
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.
CLUB CHANGE OVER DATES:
RC Henty-24th June Henty Civic Centre, 6.30-7.15 p.m. $30
RC Grenfell-24th June Golf Club, 6.30-7.00 p.m. $25
RC Wagga Wagga-Thursday, 25th June Country Club, 6.-6.30 p.m.$40/pp
District Changeover-Saturday 27th June WW RSL Club, 6.30-7.00 p.m. $35
RC Junee Sunday 28th June at the EX Services Club Lunch Time 12.00 for 12.30 pm.
RC Coolamon-29th June Coolamon Sport & Rec Club, 6.30-7.00 p.m. $30
RC WW Sunrise-30th June Elements at the Garden, 6.00-6.30 p.m. $45
RC Wollundry 30th June Commercial Club Wagga Wagga 6.30 pm
RC Narrandera 1st July Narrandera Golf Club 6.30 pm $35
ON THE LIGHTER SIDE
These workmen are installing cast-iron bollards to stop nurses from parking on the pavement outside the Royal Hospital in Belfast. They are cleaning up at the end of the day.Can spot why they’re not going home?
A man and his wife are dining at a table in a plush restaurant,
and the husband keeps staring at a drunken lady swigging her drink as she sits alone at a nearby table.
The wife asks, “Do you know her?”
“Yes,” sighs the husband, “She’s my ex-girlfriend. I understand she took to drinking right after we split up seven years ago, and I hear she hasn’t been sober since.”
“My God!” says the wife, “Who would think a person could go on celebrating that long?”
ROTARY INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT GARY HUANG
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
INTRODUCING THE INCOMING RI PRESIDENT:
RIPE Ravi Ravindran from the RC Of Colombo Sri Lanka.
DISTRICT GOVERNOR DAVID KENNEDY D 9700
Recognition for our District from Nepal.
We have been presented with this Certificate of Appreciation by the District Education Officer, Ganesh Dhakal to acknowledge to outstanding work being done in the Dhading region of Nepal.
Mary Brell and her team have also been formally recognised for their efforts to date. Well done all.
ROTARY INFORMATION
Anna Wieczorek, a member of the Rotary Club of Warsaw City, teaches English to elementary school students.
Photo Credit: Courtesy of Anna Wieczorek.
Before the collapse of the Soviet Union in the early 1990s, Russian was the predominant second language offered in Polish schools, leaving tens of thousands of Polish emigrants without the English skills they needed.
That has changed over the last 25 years. English proficiency drastically improved after the government reformed its education system in 1991. The country overhauled its teaching curriculum and materials and introduced English as the primary foreign language. As of 2013, Poland ranks 8th in the world in English proficiency.
However, one segment of the population isn’t reaping the benefits of the improved curriculum. Thousands of students in poor rural villages attend schools that don’t have the adequate resources or well trained personnel to properly teach English, putting them at a disadvantage in today’s global economy and labor market, says Anna Wieczorek, a Rotary Club of Warszawa City member and author of Poland’s English curriculum for grades 1-3.
ONLY IN AFRICA
MOUNT KENYA 2015 ANZAC DAY CLIMB
We met this young man who was one of the two cooks on the climb, Anthony Mwoka. Anthony wants to go to College to do agriculture. He will need a sponsor and funds. We will have a meeting of the Mount Kenya 2015 ANZAC Day team to conduct a post mortem. We will consider Anthony’s request as we did for one of the cooks on the Mountains of the Moon 2011 climb. Possiano has now graduated in business management.
Anthony Mwoka
We will continue to promote and raise funds for this project the Mount Kenya ANZAC Day 2015 Climb until December 31st.
The Mount Kenya 2015 web site can be found here on clicking the banner below:
FOOTNOTE
THANKS GARTH WE HAD FUN!
LATEST NEWS FROM RAGES.
Chris Packham – a television presenter, nature photographer, an author and one of the most amazing naturalists of our time. Mesmerising, gutsy, witty, funny and incredibly stylish. It’s such an honour for us. Growing up watching Chris’ shows and following his work to the present day. There’s nothing that you could not like about this genius of a man who will say it as it is. Simply amazing.
Thank you Chris Packham for all that you do.
All of the following three legends in wildlife conservation have now joined the SAY NO! Campaign. Well done Duke Ingram and Rubin Besureis for their amazing work for RAGES.
RAGES WEB SITE
PLEASE CALL ME ANYTIME 02 6927 6027.
Bulletin Editor and Web Site: John Glassford
Yours in Rotary John Glassford Chair 2014 -2015
Rotarian Action Group for Endangered Species
Don’t forget to regularly check our club web site for current information such as bingo rosters and various newsletters from the District Governor, the School of St. Jude’s, the monthly membership on the move newsletter as well as several other club bulletins.
Rotary International President Gary Huang
Governor of District 9700 David Kennedy
Coolamon Club President Garth Perkin
Coolamon Club Secretary Paul Weston
Club Treasurer Henk Hulsman
Coolamon Rotary Club Inc. P.O. Box 23 COOLAMON N.S.W. 2701
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/#