PP Grahame Miles has sent us some photos of Monet’s Garden which Grahame and Sharon have just visited, I thought that you might like to see what Sharon and Grahame are doing on their European journey:
Claude Monet’s House and Garden
Coolamon Rotary News Bulletin #42
Coolamon Rotary News Bulletin #42
JUNE IS ROTARY FELLOWSHIP MONTH.
There are many fellowships that you can join as a Rotarian here is a list of available fellowships:
This week we will feature the ROTARIAN’S WINE APPRECIATION FELLOWSHIP.
We invite you to join one of the most enjoyable, wine related social groups in existence. Our objective is to learn more about wine, wine and food pairings and any other topics related to the appreciation of wine so that our own appreciation of good wine will be enhanced. We will accomplish that by sharing our own knowledge and experiences and by learning from the many wine experts and knowledgeable Rotarians throughout the world.
If you wish to join the International Fellowship of Rotarian go to this page:
JOIN: ROTARIAN’S WINE APPRECIATION FELLOWSHIP
NO MONDAY MEETING TO REPORT QUEEN’S BIRTHDAY
NEXT MEETING MONDAY 17th. JUNE PROGRAMME.
PS Our change over dinner is fast approaching so the next Meeting on Monday June the 17th will be a planning meeting for the Change Over Night, July 1st; followed by a quick board meeting. We need your ideas and help to make this change over night a memorable one. The incoming District Governor Geoff Tancred and Bettye Tancred will be attending, as will our Mayor, the Lions and a host of visiting Rotarians from other clubs. SO please come along!!!!
Creative members needed for Monday’s meeting Here are some ideas from other change over dinners this year so far:
Griffith Avanti put on Guys and Dolls:
RC of Cortlandt Manor New York put on a Hawaiian Night
What will we do?
Diary Reminders
Thursday June 13th BINGO Roster: John Glassford, Neil Munro, Christine Atkinson and Henk Hulsman.
*Sunday June 16th 12 noon Lake Cargelligo RC Change Over Lunch at the Lake Cargelligo Bowling Club
Monday June 17th Planning Change Over Night Meeting ALL members are invited to attend.
*Tuesday 18th June Wollundry RC Change Over Dinner 6.30 for 7 pm at the Wagga Commercial Club.
*Saturday 22nd June RC Murrumbidgee Changeover at the Mercure Premiere Motel, 6.30 for 7pm.
June 23-26 2013 Rotary International Convention in Lisbon. RI Convention Lisbon.
Monday 24th June TBA.
*Monday 24th June RC South Wagga at the Wagga RSL Club 6.30 for 7.00 pm.
*Tuesday 25th June Wagga Wagga Sunrise Annual Change Over Dinner Country Club Wagga 6.30pm.
*Wednesday June 26th Henty RC Annual Change Over Dinner. Community Club 6.30pm.
*Thursday 27th June Wagga Wagga Rotary Change over Dinner.
*Saturday June 29th District 9700 Annual Change Over Dinner.
*Monday July 1st COOLAMON 42nd Change Over Night.
*Monday July 1st Temora RC Annual Change Over Dinner. Temora Bowling Club 6.30pm.
*Tuesday July 2nd Lockhart Annual Change Over Dinner. Lockhart Football Club 6.30pm.
*Sunday July 7th Junee RC Annual Change Over LUNCH, noon for 12.30.
*Wednesday July 10th Narrandera RC Change over dinner Ex Servicemans Club, Narrandera. 6.30 for 7pm
*Saturday 17th August Darkness to Light Dinner RC of Wagga Wagga BOOK NOW!
Saturday 12th October Coolamon and Ganmain Hospital Fete IN Ganmain.
*Partners and Guests Night.
ROTARY INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT SAKUJI TANAKA
My amazing year as your president concludes on 30 June. Please join me at the RI Convention — a Harbour for Peace –on Facebook, or on Twitter with #ricon13 from 23 to 26 June as we put the finishing touches on my year and welcome Ron Burton as our new president.
ON THE LIGHTER SIDE
Some where in Vietnam!
Gone Fishing
Four guys have been going fishing at Kyffins camp near Mulwala -for many years. Two days before the group is to leave, Frank’s wife puts her foot down and tells him he isn’t going. Frank’s friends are very upset that he can’t go, but what can they do.
Two days later the three get to the camping site only to find Frank sitting there with a tent set up, firewood gathered, and dinner cooking on the fire.
“Mate, how long you been here, and how did you talk your wife into letting you go?”
“Well, I’ve been here since yesterday. Yesterday evening, I was sitting in my chair and my wife came up behind me and put her hands over my eyes and said, ‘Guess who?’” I pulled her hands off, and she was wearing a brand new see through nightie. She took my hand and pulled me to our bedroom. The room had candles and rose pedals all over. On the bed she had handcuffs, and ropes! She told me to tie and cuff her to the bed, and I did.
And then she said, “Do whatever you want.”
So, here I am.
ERIC VAN SOEST.
Women’s Revenge
“Cash, check or charge?” I asked, after folding items the woman wished to purchase.
As she fumbled for her wallet I noticed a remote control for a television set in her purse.
“So, do you always carry your TV remote?” I asked.
“No,” she replied, ” but my husband refused to come shopping with me, and I figured this was the most evil thing I could do to him legally.”
What’s wrong with this photo?
ROTARY INFORMATION
FUTURE VISION
Vocational training team shares expertise with Aga Khan University faculty in Uganda
Members of a vocational training team shared their expertise in nursing education with faculty at Aga Khan University’s School of Nursing and Midwifery recently.
The training team, the first funded by a Rotary Foundation packaged grant, visited the campus in Kampala, Uganda, 27 February-12 March. Led by physician and Past District Governor Matthias Oladeinde Shoga, the three nurse educators from Nigeria trained their counterparts in teaching practices that promote student learning and improve effectiveness in education.
The training covered research techniques, the use of anatomical models, simulated classroom situations, and how to assess students’ attitudes through body language.
“To demonstrate their acquired experience, the faculty conducted classes for students with the team in attendance as observers,” says Shoga. “The experience was enriching for both the team and the university, as we had things to learn from each other.”
MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH
The Foundation entered a strategic partnership with Aga Khan University last year, creating new opportunities for Rotarians to serve in the maternal and child health area of focus. Packaged grants are available under the Foundation’s Future Vision grant model.
The team also met Dr. Yasmin Amarsi, dean of the school, who describes the launch of the partnership between the university and The Rotary Foundation through the vocational training team as a “history-making opportunity” to help improve maternal and child health in East Africa. She notes that it was particularly significant that the first team came to the university from another African country to forge stronger continental links and to learn from each other’s experiences.
Team members also participated in a community service project sponsored by the Rotary Club of Muyenga, assisting the treatment of patients at a health clinic in Kassamu Kyali. The clinic is part of a large, sustainable Foundation grant project active in three areas of focus. It has established a clean water system, a bakery, a goat-breeding program, a vocational center where women sew dresses and uniforms for orphans and free mosquito bed nets for the community, and a solar-powered cold-chain facility that stores vaccines. The effort is sponsored by the Muyenga club and the Rotary Club of Genk-Noord, Belgium.
“This was a revelation — to see a single project touching so many areas of the lives of the inhabitants,” says Shoga. In addition, team members conducted a prenatal and health education clinic at the Mpigi Health Center, which serves about 120,000 people in an area near Kampala.
BUCKET LIST
Halong Bay Vietnam
Rotary in Vietnam
CAUSES WORTH SUPPORTING
SHELTERBOX IN SYRIA
As millions of fearful children in Syria are being exposed to violence and conflict, ShelterBox is working to bring a sense of comfort and normality to some of them by providing children activity packs.
Schools in Syria have been attacked and both the army and opposition fighters have used the buildings as military bases and detention centres, according to Human Rights Watch.
‘Syrian children have had to face things in the horrors of war that no child should have to bear – interrogated, targeted and attacked,’ Priyanka Motaparthy, children’s rights researcher at Human Rights Watch and author of the report, said in a statement. ‘Schools should be havens, but in a country that once valued schooling, many Syrian children aren’t even getting basic education and are losing out on their future.’
Education facilities have become military targets putting children in danger and deterring them from attending school. Now, at least one in five Syrian schools is no longer running as they are said to be destroyed, damaged or sheltering people fleeing violence.
Right to education
‘To continue with their right to education, children are studying in makeshift schools informally set up by activist groups and civilian councils, but they lack teaching resources,’ said Ross Preston, ShelterBox Head of Operations. ‘We therefore sent a truckload of aid into Syria which included our SchoolBoxes containing stationary and activities for over 1,000 children.’
Credit: REUTERS/Muzaffar Salman. A boy walks on the rubble of buildings damaged by what activists said were missiles fired by Syrian Air Force fighter jets loyal to President Bashar al-Assad in Salqin city, Idlib governate, May 28, 2013.
ShelterBox’s implementing partner Hand in Hand for Syria (HIHS) has been distributing the packs in the south of Idlib, a particularly volatile Syrian province, and will continue distributions in other hostile areas to reach the most vulnerable children.
HIHS is also distributing other ShelterBox aid to homeless families who have fled civil war including water carriers and filters, mosquito nets, solar lamps and cooking equipment. Another consignment including family tents is already on its way.
Since the violence began more than 80,000 people have been killed, and fierce debate still rages in the UK, EU and Washington over whether or not to arm Syrian rebel forces. Meanwhile aid agencies have expressed alarm over conditions in the besieged Syrian town of Qusair, where thousands of civilians are believed to be trapped.
‘Difficult and dangerous’
‘Reaching into Syria is one of the greatest challenges ShelterBox has faced,’ said ShelterBox Chief Executive Alison Wallace. ‘This is a humanitarian crisis on a huge scale, and getting aid across the border and distributing it effectively to displaced families is both difficult and dangerous. The aid pipeline with HIHS is the first trickle of what we hope will become fast flowing practical help for those caught up in the country’s civil war.’
Hand in Hand for Syria distributing ShelterBox aid in Lattkia, Syria, June 2013.
Getting aid to people in need via local aid agencies is complex. Transport routes must be planned to avoid active conflict zones. Distribution has to be discreet without drawing attention to the aid. Civilians’ shelters must remain unidentifiable for fear of becoming targeted by snipers or looters.
Ease suffering
ShelterBox has helped displaced Syrians in Lebanon, Iraq, Jordan and Syria over the past 18 months but this latest project with HIHS takes aid further into the country than before. It is hoped it will establish a durable route to ease the suffering of thousands of displaced adults and children.
SHELTERBOX WEB SITE
Rotary International President Sakuji Tanaka
Governor of District 9700 Greg Brown
Coolamon Club President Paul Weston
Coolamon Club Secretary John Glassford
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
The Orphan Rescue Kit a Coolamon RC Project: http://theork.com/
Our Rotary Centennial Twin Club Hout Bay, Cape Town, South Africa: http://www.rotaryhoutbay.org
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.
Bulletin Editor and Web Site: John Glassford
Coolamon Rotary News Bulletin #41
Coolamon Rotary News Bulletin #41
JUNE IS ROTARY FELLOWSHIP MONTH.
There are many fellowships that you can join as a Rotarian here is a list of available fellowships:
Rotary Fellowships.
This week we will feature the Photographers Fellowship:
If you wish to join the International Fellowship of Rotarian Photographers please send an email with your name, email address requested userid and Rotary club, to [email protected] and we will be happy to add you to our group.
MONDAY MEETING
We had a most enjoyable night with great fellowship and we also got a lot done. 12 members present with one guest. Apologies form our overseas travellers Henk, Grahame and Leslie.
All the farmers were very happy with the soaking rain and Don Dyce won the prize for the highest recording of 70+mm.
Tonight we had a report on the Red Shield Door Knock in Coolamon and Ganmain by Ted Hutcheon. A total of $2,718.00 was collected over two days and Ted was the driver behind this amazing result one of our best efforts if not the best effort yet for the Salvation Army. President Paul thanked Ted and all the volunteers who collected.
President Paul inducted our newest member Don Dyce. Don’s classification is lamb producer.
PE Dick Jennings, Rotarian Don Dyce and President Paul Weston induction of Don Dyce.
Following Don’s induction 4 of our members then outlined what Rotary means to them and to introduce our 4 new members present on what can be done in Rotary. President Paul spoke about our Community Service projects including the markets and the 2014 telephone book. John Glassford spoke on our Foundation and our Coolamon Road MAPS projects to Africa including Coolamon House in Hout Bay.
Ian Jennings discussed the myriad of Youth Programmes available in Rotary including RYLA, Rotary Youth Leadership Awards, RYPEN Rotary Youth Programme of Enrichment, MUNA, Model United Nations Assembly and Youth Exchange. PE Dick Jennings spoke on his goals for 2013-3014 which included all of the above projects outlined by Paul, John and Ian. Dick also wanted to make our meetings and projects fun and enjoyable for all who attend and volunteer.
PRESIDENT PAUL WESTON’S REPORT
President’s report
Things are winding down for my year as president, but the momentum continues. The last two weeks saw two significant accomplishments: raising over $2700 for the Salvation Army Red Shield Appeal and the induction of a new member, Don Dyce. The Red Shield Appeal was a true team effort, and included the fundraising efforts of a slew of members. It was great to see all our recent inductees (Miffy Clarke, Ted Hutcheon, Wayne Lewis, and Bernadette Milne) beating the pavement or soliciting donations at the footy games in Coolamon and Ganmain along with other members. Thanks to Mark and Sharon Reardon for organising the effort, and special thanks to Ted Hutcheon for spearheading the second weekend collection at the Coolamon footy game under less than enjoyable conditions! The total raised is the most we’ve collected for the Red Shield Appeal, and those involved with this year’s effort are determined to top that amount next year.
It was a thrill to be able to induct our fifth new member since I began my term as President last July. Don Dyce, a farmer just south of Coolamon, was inducted this past Monday with the classification of lamb producer. We welcomed Don to the club at our weekly meeting, and look forward to a long and productive association with Don. The addition of Don and the other four new members mentioned above bring renewed enthusiasm to the mission of Rotary in Coolamon, and we look forward to building on those new memberships during incoming President Dick Jennings’ year at the helm.
We look forward to the return of our members currently travelling overseas (Henk Hulsman, Grahame Miles, and Leslie Weston). They’re missing some exciting times, but they’ll be back within the next few weeks, in time for the changeover on July 1. Henk, Leslie and Ian Jennings have organised a financing workshop for the local business owners and operators, scheduled for mid-July. Stay tuned! For those who are rostered on, don’t forget about the street raffle on Saturday (June 8) and Bingo (June 13). Enjoy the long weekend, and we’ll see you at our next meeting on the 17th.
Yours in Rotary,
Paul
PS Our change over dinner is fast approaching so the next Meeting on Monday June the 17th will be a planning meeting for the Change Over Night, July 1st; followed by a quick board meeting. We need your ideas and help to make this change over night a memorable one. The incoming District Governor Geoff Tancred and Bettye Tancred will be attending, as will our Mayor, the Lions and a host of visiting Rotarians from other clubs. SO please come along!!!!
Diary Reminders
Saturday June 8th Coolamon Rotary Street Raffle.
Raffle in Coolamon Saturday June 8th roster:
7.00-9.00 am Ted Hutcheon and Garth Perkin also Wayne Lewis if required.
9.00-10.30 am Ian Jennings and Don Dyce.
10.30-12.00 Paul Weston and Dick Jennings.
Monday June 10th NO Meeting Queen’s Birthday Holiday.
Thursday June 13th BINGO Roster: John Glassford, Neil Munro, Christine Atkinson and Henk Hulsman.
*Sunday June 16th 12 noon Lake Cargelligo RC Change Over Lunch at the Lake Cargelligo Bowling Club
Monday June 17th Planning Change Over Night Meeting ALL members are invited to attend.
*Tuesday 18th June Wollundry RC Change Over Dinner 6.30 for 7 pm at the Wagga Commercial Club.
*Saturday 22nd June RC Murrumbidgee Changeover at the Mercure Premiere Motel, 6.30 for 7pm.
June 23-26 2013 Rotary International Convention in Lisbon. RI Convention Lisbon.
Monday 24th June TBA.
*Monday 24th June RC South Wagga at the Wagga RSL Club 6.30 for 7.00 pm.
*Tuesday 25th June Wagga Wagga Sunrise Annual Change Over Dinner Country Club Wagga 6.30pm.
*Wednesday June 26th Henty RC Annual Change Over Dinner. Community Club 6.30pm.
*Thursday 27th June Wagga Wagga Rotary Change over Dinner.
*Saturday June 29th District 9700 Annual Change Over Dinner.
*Monday July 1st COOLAMON 42nd Change Over Night.
*Monday July 1st Temora RC Annual Change Over Dinner. Temora Bowling Club 6.30pm.
*Tuesday July 2nd Lockhart Annual Change Over Dinner. Lockhart Football Club 6.30pm.
*Sunday July 7th Junee RC Annual Change Over LUNCH, noon for 12.30.
*Wednesday July 10th Narrandera RC Change over dinner Ex Servicemans Club, Narrandera. 6.30 for 7pm
*Saturday 17th August Darkness to Light Dinner RC of Wagga Wagga BOOK NOW!
*Partners and Guests Night.
ROTARY INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT SAKUJI TANAKA
The Australian government’s commitment to contribute US$80 million over four years to support polio eradication brings us one step closer to achieving our goal. Australian and Past RI President Clem Renouf was one of the first Rotarians to promote a global polio eradication campaign during his presidency in 1978-79. On behalf of the children of the world, I thank you Australia.
ON THE LIGHTER SIDE
Kiwis
A major earthquake, measuring 9.1 on the Richter scale has hit New Zealand this morning. The country is devastated with 350,000 New Zealanders missing, and over 100,000 injured.
The country is totally ruined and the government is so overwhelmed that it has issued a worldwide appeal for assistance. Other nations have been quick to respond to the disaster.
Britain is flying in rescue workers and sniffer dogs to help locate trapped victims.
The USA is flying in food supplies and aid money.
France is flying in doctors, nurses and first aid units.
Japan is flying in high tech communications equipment.
Germany is flying in special trained police squads to help restore order.
Russia is flying in tents and warm clothing.
Australia is flying in 350,000 replacement Kiwis…….
Diane
Unplugged
A man and his wife were sitting in the Living room discuss a “LIVING WILL” “Just so you know,” he said, “I never want to live in a vegetative state, dependent on some machine and fluids from a bottle.
If that happens just pull the plug.
” His wife got up, unplugged the TV and threw away all his BEER.
The Horse
A guy was sitting quietly reading his paper when his wife walked up behind him and whacked him on the head with a magazine.
‘What was that for?’ he asked.
‘That was for the piece of paper in your pants pocket with the name Laura Lou written on it,’ she replied.
Two weeks ago when I went to the races, Laura Lou was the name of one of the horses I bet on,’ he explained.
‘Oh honey, I’m sorry,’ she said. ‘I should have known there was a good explanation ‘
Three days later he was watching cricket on TV when she walked up and hit him in the head again, this time with the iron frypan, which knocked him out cold.
When he came to, he asked, ‘What the hell was that for?’
She replied…
‘Your horse called.’
ROTARY INFORMATION
The Rotarian Magazine Annual Photographic Competition
First place. On the bus to Lushoto near Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Guzy says “This is a poignant, compelling image that evokes nostalgia. Perfectly composed, with subtle tones of black and white that enhance a feeling of bygone days. The wistful expression on the boy and his reflection provide a quiet, intimate moment. Exquisite photograph.” Spencer Callahan, son of Bob Callahan, Rotary Club of Fairhope, Alaska, USA
Second place. Petäjävesi, Finland. “A magnificent image that feels like a Monet painting. It is a masterful use of reflection in water that results in a work of art. The one thing that would have made an even more powerful photograph would have been a point of focus, such as a bird flying by.” Bedros Artin Azinyan, Rotary Club of Kazanlak, Bulgaria
Full Story and runners up photos see below:
RI Photo Competition
BUCKET LIST
Samoa Time for a Holiday
ROTARY CLUB OF APIA SAMOA
A very active club and one country that needs some help with education. RAWCS Rotary Australia World Community Service has volunteer teams going to Samoa to work on building projects there for schools. If you are interested don going to Samoa as a Rotary Overseas Volunteer please contact John Glassford.
CAUSES WORTH SUPPORTING
DARKNESS TO LIGHT RC OF WAGGA WAGGA
Alok Sharma at work.
Alok Sharma was given a Service Above Self Award for his work with blindness in India.
Alok is from the Rotary Club of Wagga Wagga, and was presented with his award by Rotary International President Kalyan Banerjee on the occasion of his visit to D9700. The Service Above Self Award (SAS) is the highest Rotary award given to Rotarians by the President of Rotary International and only 120-150 are given around the Rotary world each year. There have only been 8 SAS recipients in our District 9700.
Rotarian Dr. Alok Sharma of the Rotary Club of Wagga Wagga and the members of Wagga Wagga have a wonderful project called Darkness to Light.
The concept of an Eye Camp in India was a dream of Dr Alok Sharma, an Ophthalmologist and a member of the Rotary Club of Wagga Wagga. Having joined Rotary in September 2003, Alok put his dream into reality and set about to raise funds to undertake some 200 cataract operations somewhere in India near his home town north of Delhi.
Alok has now completed several eye camps in India and the next one is due towards the end of this year.
DARKNESS TO LIGHT
Darkness to Light Project and Fund Raising Dinner: Alok Sharma confirmed the dates for the next Eye Camp as 15-17 November, 2013. Ajoy Joshi has agreed to come to Wagga Wagga, again, for the 2013 Darkness to Light Fund Raising Dinner which will be held at the Mater Dei Catholic College on Saturday 17th August. Further details will be supplied in the coming weeks.
Rotary International President Sakuji Tanaka
Governor of District 9700 Greg Brown
Coolamon Club President Paul Weston
Coolamon Club Secretary John Glassford
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
The Orphan Rescue Kit a Coolamon RC Project: http://theork.com/
Our Rotary Centennial Twin Club Hout Bay, Cape Town, South Africa: http://www.rotaryhoutbay.org
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.
Bulletin Editor and Web Site: John Glassford
The Rotarian Photo Competition Winners
First place. On the bus to Lushoto near Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Guzy says “This is a poignant, compelling image that evokes nostalgia. Perfectly composed, with subtle tones of black and white that enhance a feeling of bygone days. The wistful expression on the boy and his reflection provide a quiet, intimate moment. Exquisite photograph.” Spencer Callahan, son of Bob Callahan, Rotary Club of Fairhope, Alaska, USA
Full Story and runners up photos see below:
RI Photo Competition
Coolamon Rotary News Bulletin #40
Coolamon Rotary News Bulletin #40
MAY IS ROTARY INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION MONTH.
LISBON JUNE 23-26
SYDNEY 2014 is fast approaching:
SYDNEY Convention 2014
Rotary International Conventions are held annually in a different country in the world. Some conventions have had over 40,000 attend, next year it is in Australia and then Brazil in 2015. Here are some photos from the 2012 Bangkok Convention (remember to click on the thumb nails to get a larger photo):
MONDAY MEETING
Tonight was a members social night with a talk by PP Ian Jennings on his life. Ian is our longest serving member and has been a member of Coolamon Rotary for 36 years and was president in 1982-83 and again in 1995-96. Ian is a Paul Harris Fellow. The Jennings settled in the Coolamon area in 1879 after arriving in Australia from Cambridge in 1854. A long and well established family and PE Dick Jennings is Ian’s cousin.
Ian married Marilyn in 1974 and they have an adopted son Tom Jennings who Marilyn and Ian adopted from Sri Lanka in 1991. Ian studied Agricultural Economics at the University of New England and has been farming “Raywood” since he completed his studies. Ian is community minded and as a member of the Anglican Parish and on the Parish Council Ian and Marilyn support many local community projects. Marilyn is the force behind the Coolamon Arts Exhibitions held at the Up-to-Date Store. Thanks Ian for a very interesting talk we now know you and Marilyn a whole lot better.
Some photos of Ian and Marilyn as always click on the thumb nails for a larger photo:
There were 9 members and one yet to be inducted member present tonight to hear Ian’s story and this meeting also:
Ted Hutcheon spoke about the Red Shield Appeal on behalf of Mark and Sharon Reardon saying that we had raised $2130 in Coolamon. Next Week we will be in Ganmain and in Coolamon at the football games. Thank you to all the volunteers from our club Wayne Lewis, Ian Jennings, Dick Jennings, Ted Hutcheon, and Paul Weston. We also had three students from the Coolamon Central School assist with the door knocking.
Raffle in Coolamon Saturday June 8th roster:
7.00-9.00 am Ted Hutcheon and Garth Perkin also Wayne Lewis if required.
9.00-10.30 am Ian Jennings and Don Dyce.
10.30-12.00 Paul Weston and Dick Jennings.
A new bingo roster is now up on our web site under the drop down for Bingo.
Reminder that next week we will be inducting Don Dyce as our latest member. Please bring your partners as we will also be having 4 of our members explain what we do in Rotary covering the 5 avenues of service available to us in Rotary.
STOP THE PRESS.
Prime Minister Julia Gillard and Bill Gates at the Lodge 28th May 2013
Australian Government Pledges $80 million for Polio
Prime Minister Julia Gillard and Foreign Minister Bob Carr today announced further funding to help eradicate polio – a debilitating disease that continues to strike the world’s most vulnerable people, especially children.
Australia will provide $80 million over four years from 2015 to 2018 to help finish the job and achieve worldwide polio eradication.
It was Australia’s Sir Clem Renouf who, as President of Rotary International in 1978 and 1979, led the international campaign to vaccinate every child against polio. As a result of these early efforts by Rotary, the global community came together in 1988 to launch the Global Polio Eradication Initiative.
Shortly before addressing the National Press Club, Mr Gates met with Prime Minister Julia Gillard at the Lodge where he lobbied for an increase to Australia’s $5 billion overseas aid budget.
The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation is contributing $US1.8 billion to help eradicate polio.
The Government’s announcement brings its total funding for the Global Polio Eradication Initiative to $130 million.
Diary Reminders
*Sunday June 2nd Griffith Avanti RC Change Over Lunch at 12 noon.
*Monday June 3rd Induction of Don Dyce and an introduction to Rotary. Gilbert Catering.
Saturday June 8th Coolamon Rotary Street Raffle.
Monday June 10th NO Meeting Queen’s Birthday Holiday.
Thursday June 13th BINGO Roster: John Glassford, Neil Munro, Christine Atkinson and Henk Hulsman.
Monday June 17th. Business and Board Meeting ALL Members Invited to Attend. Club Catering.
June 23-26 2013 Rotary International Convention in Lisbon. RI Convention Lisbon.
Monday 24th June TBA.
*Tuesday 25th June Wagga Wagga Sunrise Annual Change Over Dinner Country Club Wagga 6.30pm.
*Wednesday June 26th Henty RC Annual Change Over Dinner. Community Club 6.30pm.
*Thursday 27th June Wagga Wagga Rotary Change over Dinner.
*Saturday June 29th District 9700 Annual Change Over Dinner.
*Monday July 1st COOLAMON 42nd Change Over Night.
*Monday July 1st Temora RC Annual Change Over Dinner. Temora Bowling Club 6.30pm.
*Sunday July 7th Junee RC Annual Change Over LUNCH, noon for 12.30.
*Partners and Guests Night.
ROTARY INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT SAKUJI TANAKA
The RI Convention in Lisbon will be the highlight of my term as president. With guest speakers Dr. Jane Goodall, Céline S. Cousteau and many others, this convention promises to be one of the best ever. Register today online. I hope to see you there. http://ow.ly/lhPwP
ON THE LIGHTER SIDE
The Arm
A lawyer defending a man accused of burglary tried a creative defence to get his client off the hook. “My client merely inserted his arm into the window and removed a few paltry items. His arm is not himself, so I fail to see how you can punish the whole individual for an offence committed solely by his arm.”
“Well put,” the judge replied with a grin. “Using that same logic, I sentence the defendant’s arm to one year’s imprisonment. Your client can accompany the arm or not, as he chooses.”
The defendant smiled. With his lawyer’s help, he detached his artificial limb, laid it on the bench and walked out.
Blondes Fishing
Three blondes are sitting by the side of a river holding fishing poles with the lines in the water. A Game Warden comes up behind them, taps them on the shoulder and says, “Excuse me, ladies, I’d like to see your fishing licenses.”
“We don’t have any,” replied the first blonde.
“Well, if you’re going to fish, you need fishing licenses,” said the Game Warden.
“But officer,” replied the second blonde, “we aren’t fishing. We all have magnets at the end of our lines and we’re collecting debris off the bottom of the river.”
The Game Warden lifted up all the lines and, sure enough, there were horseshoe magnets tied on the end of each line. “Well, I know of no law against it,” said the Game Warden. “Take all the debris you want.” And with that, he left.
As soon as the Game Warden was out of sight, the three blondes started laughing hysterically. “What a dumb Fish Cop,” the second blonde said to the other two. “ Doesn’t he know that there are steelhead trout in this river?”
John Lennon
“When I was 5 years old, my mother always told me that happiness was the key to life. When I went to school, they asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up. I wrote down ‘happy’. They told me I didn’t understand the assignment, and I told them they didn’t understand life.”
― John Lennon
ROTARY INFORMATION
The Rotary Family Health Days (RFHD) are a signature programme of the Rotarians For Family Health & Aids Prevention, Inc. (RFHA), who initiate, coordinate and manage this program with the other partner organizations.
Rotary Family Health Days (RFHD) are a comprehensive, holistic offering of free health care services over three days across South Africa for parents, children, grandparents, friends and all the family.
The RFHD will be carried out at 180 sites across the country, and will include the following services:
- HIV counseling and testing
- TB testing
- Diabetes and blood pressure screening
- Polio and measles vaccination
- Deworming
- Vitamin A tablets
A Hout Bay Perspective on the family Health Days held by Rotarians For Family Health and AIDS Prevention or RFHA which was RFFA.
“Sometimes we are blessed in unexpected ways. What began as a laudable exercise in the grand scheme of Rotary International with the massive financial backing of Coca Cola turned into a plethora of last minute problems to be sorted out. Rotary Hout Bay being initially struck off the government listing as participants due to the interference [unintended in its consequences] by a neighbouring Club was just the beginning. Losing our Hout Bay Clinic as a venue [which turned out to be a blessing] and lacking nursing staff at the opening on Thursday morning were just some of the other tribulations.
Funding was entirely inadequate for purposes intended and we have had to dig deep into our own pockets for this. The cost of printing the registration and other forms. Even paying for taxi services to Hangberg and Victoria Hospitals for those who presented with really serious health problems. And so on, and so on.But as with so many of these occasions where struggle has been necessary, the successful result is that much sweeter.None of this would have been possible without the dedicated persistence of our Patrick. By that I mean that, whatever good intentions we had would have come to an embarrassing nothing without Patrick giving this his all. Full time working and with a lovely but ailing Joyce to look after, I just scratch my head at how he manages to find the time.”
Full story below and well done Patrick, you are an amazing man.
Hout Bay Rotary Family Health Days
PP Patrick McLaughlin (kneeling) with the Mountains of the Moon team and Hout Bay members at Coolamon House.
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Doi Sutep Temple Chiang Mai Thailand.
ROTARY CLUB OF CHIANG MAI
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HAT DAY AUSTRALIAN ROTARY HEALTH
Australian Rotary Health will be hosting their next Hat Day on Friday the 11th of October, when are you hosting yours?
Do you want to do something to show your support for mental health research and reduce the stigma of mental illness in Australia?
Join us in celebrating Hat Day by wearing a hat on October 11th and Donate Online
OR
We’re encouraging everyone to Host their own Hat Day during Mental Health Month (October). It could be a morning tea at work, a fancy dress day at school or a dinner at home. Get your family and friends together to lift the hat off mental health issues in Australia.
What is Hat Day?
Hat Day is Australian Rotary Health’s community action and awareness day. In recent years we have received hundreds of grant applicants looking to research mental health issues, however a lack of funding has seen only 5% of these receive funding.
By taking part in Hat Day you will be helping the four million Australians affected by mental illnesses. By donating to mental health research you are helping us fund research aimed at finding treatments and cures for mental illnesses such as depression, anxiety and schizophrenia.
Host a Hat Day
Click on the logo below for the web site for Sydney 2014.
SYDNEY 2014 RI CONVENTION JUNE 1-4 2014
Rotary International President Sakuji Tanaka
Governor of District 9700 Greg Brown
Coolamon Club President Paul Weston
Vice-President Neil Munro
President Elect Dick Jennings
Coolamon Club Secretary John Glassford
Club Treasurer Henk Hulsman
Foundation Director Ian Jennings
Service Projects Director Grahame Miles
Club Administration Director Garth Perkin
Membership Director Ian Durham
Public Relations Director Leslie Weston
Vocational Services Director Dick Jennings
Youth Services Director John Burns
Contact Phone Number (02) 6927 6027
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
The Orphan Rescue Kit a Coolamon RC Project: http://theork.com/
Our Rotary Centennial Twin Club Hout Bay, Cape Town, South Africa: http://www.rotaryhoutbay.org
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.
Further Australian support for polio eradication
Prime Minister Julia Gillard and Bill Gates at the Lodge 28th May 2013
Australian Government Pledges $80 million for Polio
Prime Minister Julia Gillard and Foreign Minister Bob Carr today announced further funding to help eradicate polio – a debilitating disease that continues to strike the world’s most vulnerable people, especially children.
Australia will provide $80 million over four years from 2015 to 2018 to help finish the job and achieve worldwide polio eradication.
It was Australia’s Sir Clem Renouf who, as President of Rotary International in 1978 and 1979, led the international campaign to vaccinate every child against polio. As a result of these early efforts by Rotary, the global community came together in 1988 to launch the Global Polio Eradication Initiative.
Shortly before addressing the National Press Club, Mr Gates met with Prime Minister Julia Gillard at the Lodge where he lobbied for an increase to Australia’s $5 billion overseas aid budget.
The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation is contributing $US1.8 billion to help eradicate polio.
The Government’s announcement brings its total funding for the Global Polio Eradication Initiative to $130 million.
Future Vision Global Grants
For those interested we are applying for a Global Grant for Mathare/Hurumba in Nairobi to support the Viara Junior Academy.
Here is a slide show of how a Rotary Foundation Global Grant works.
Global Grants Slide Show
The Viara Junior Academy Nairobi Students share their dreams:
Joy Kavere Myself and my family
I have one brother who is in village. I don’t have mother or father but am happy that I am alive. My father died when we were young. My mother died when I was in standard one.
I am living with my stepfather who does not have enough money for fee. In the village, our house is licking. I would like to be a banker when I grew up.
Thanks, Joy Kavere.
Joy Kavare
Mary Karuhi Myself and my family
My family has two sisters and one brother. I have a problem about my family. My mother has H.I.V. Myself I have a problem about my education. I don’t have uniform, sweater and shoes. But my father cannot help me.
Mary Karuhi
Rotarians On The Internet ROTI
Here is a slide show of ROTIans at work around the world.
ROTIans belong to a Rotary Fellowship and have three discussion list, one for all things, one for serious Rotary talk and the other for the technical.
When possible we meet at the Rotary International Conventions. Enjoy the show Coolamon gets a mention!
To join ROTI go to the web site: ROTI
Chip Ross from Canada paid Coolamon a visit. Chip is a long time member of ROTI and a great friend of Coolamon. PP Craig Corrigan who climbed Kilimanjaro with the team presents Chip with our club banner.
Chip is a member of the Strathcona Sunrise Rotary Club in Courtenay, British Columbia.
Coolamon Rotary News Bulletin #39
Coolamon Rotary News Bulletin #39
MAY IS ROTARY INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION MONTH.
LISBON JUNE 23-26
Rotary International Conventions are held annually in a different country in the world. Some conventions have had over 40,000 attend, next year it is in Australia and then Brazil in 2015. Here are some photos from the 2010 Montreal Convention (remember to click on the thumb nails to get a larger photo):
RED SHIELD APPEAL
Coolamon Rotary will be volunteering this weekend to collect for the Salvation Army. The following members have volunteered:
IN COOLAMON SATURDAY 25th MAY MEET AT THE SPORTS CLUB 9.00am.
Paul Weston, Ian Jennings, Leslie Weston, Neil Munro, Christine Atkinson, Wayne Lewis, Ted Hutcheon and Mark Reardon.
IN GANMAIN SATURDAY 25th MAY MEET AT THE HAY STACK 9.00am
Miffy Collette, Bernadette Milne and John Glassford.
Please call John Glassford or Dick Jennings for any further information.
DISTRICT 9700 ASSEMBLY
Sunday 19th May 2013 at Grenfell New South Wales. Four members from our club went to Grenfell for our annual district assembly and these were Dick Jennings, Neil Munro, Ian Jennings and John Glassford. The sessions were well attended from all over our district and the fellowship was excellent as was the food put on by the Grenfell Rotary Club, thank you Grenfell. DGE Geoff Tancred is on the ball and has the directory for his year in our hands. Most of the directory will be up on the district web site.
There were two break out sessions and the general assembly all went well. On the trip home the four of us had a few ideas to implement for the next Rotary year. Also congratulations to DGND Gary Roberts on being selected as our DG for 2015-2016.
Some photos:
TWO NEW AUSSIES
Last week Leslie and Paul Weston were granted Australian Citizenship by the Mayor of Coolamon Shire John Seymour.
All our members wish them both well as Australians and look forward to many happy years as Rotarians in Coolamon.
MONDAY MEETING
This week we had a very special meeting with the induction of 3 members to our club. President Paul inducted Bernadette Milne, Myfanwy Collette and Ted Hutcheon to our club. Bernadette and Miffy are sponsored by John Glassford and Ted is a returning Past President of our club and is sponsored by PE Dick Jennings. PE Dick then outlined his plans for his year as president. Dick also gave a report on the D9700 Assembly held at Grenfell on Sunday and the meat tray was won by John.
Guests included: Helen Lewis, Lexi Furner, Don Dyce, Russell Milne and Susan Glassford.
Members present, Paul Weston, John Glassford, Ian Jennings, Leslie Weston, Dick Jennings, Ian Durham, Christine Atkinson, Ivan Furner, Garth Perkin, Wayne Lewis, Neil Munro, Miffy Collette, Bernadette Milne and Ted Hutcheon.
A good roll up of members and it was especially great to see Ivan and Lexi Furner again.
We started the meeting by singing the National anthem in honour of our two new Australians Paul and Leslie Weston.
Reminder to all those who volunteered for the Salvation Army Red Shield Appeal this weekend.
PRESIDENT PAUL WESTON’S REPORT
President’s report
The past week has been a significant one for Coolamon Rotary and for Leslie and me on a personal level. On Monday, we inducted three new members: Miffy Clarke, Bernadette Milne, and Ted Hutcheon. We are thrilled to have three new additions to our great club, and look forward to doing even better things. New members are the lifeblood of a service organisation, and we are extremely grateful that these members of the community have agreed to join us in our efforts to improve our local community and to have a positive impact on the world.
On a personal level, Leslie and I were extremely proud to pledge our commitment to be Australian citizens last week. We went through a citizenship ceremony at the Coolamon Shire Council chambers on Thursday, and shared a bit of fellowship with the members of the Coolamon Shire Council and several guests at a reception following the ceremony. Thanks to Rotarians John Glassford, Dick Jennings, Ian Jennings, and Ted Hutcheon, along with Marilyn Jennings and Greg Guthrie, for sharing our special day with us. Thanks also to the club for singing Advance Australia Fair in our honour at our meeting on Monday. We look forward to spending the rest of our days in this great country and becoming fully involved citizens.
Don’t forget the Red Shield Appeal this coming Saturday!
Yours in Rotary,
Paul
Diary Reminders
Red Shield Appeal 2013 25-26 May Ganmain and Coolamon.
*Monday May 27th Ian Jennings member’s Night Talk. Club Catering.
*Sunday June 2nd Griffith Avanti RC Change Over Lunch at 12 noon.
Saturday June 8th Coolamon Rotary Street Raffle.
Monday June 10th NO Meeting Queen’s Birthday Holiday.
Thursday June 13th BINGO Roster: John Glassford, Neil Munro, Christine Atkinson and Henk Hulsman.
Monday June 17th. Business and Board Meeting ALL Members Invited to Attend. Club Catering.
June 23-26 2013 Rotary International Convention in Lisbon. RI Convention Lisbon.
*Tuesday 25th June Wagga Wagga Sunrise Annual Change Over Dinner Country Club Wagga 6.30pm.
*Wednesday June 26th Henty RC Annual Change Over Dinner. Community Club 6.30pm.
*Thursday 27th June Wagga Wagga Rotary Change over Dinner.
*Saturday June 29th District 9700 Annual Change Over Dinner.
*Monday July 1st COOLAMON 42nd Change Over Night.
*Monday July 1st Temora RC Annual Change Over Dinner. Temora Bowling Club 6.30pm.
*Sunday July 7th Junee RC Annual Change Over LUNCH, noon for 12.30.
*Partners and Guests Night.
ROTARY INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT SAKUJI TANAKA
I’m really looking forward to attending the third Rotary Global Peace Forum, which begins tomorrow in Hiroshima, Japan. The forum’s theme “Peace Begins with You” focuses on the new generations and the challenge to seek Peace Through Service. I hope to see you there.
いよいよ明日、広島でロータリー世界平和フォーラムが開幕します。ベルリン、ホノルルに続いて3度目、そして最後となるこのフォーラムで、ロータリアンや新世代の若者たちが、平和のために行動する方法を語り合います。明日、広島で皆さまをお待ちしております。
Past RI President Luis Giay and I dancing with the members of Children’s Creative Play for Peace — “I PRAY” during the closing session of the Peace Forum on 18 May. Since its creation in 1996, I PRAY has been presented each year on 6 August, the day in 1945 when Hiroshima was bombed during World War II. (Photo courtesy of The Rotary-no-Tomo)
ON THE LIGHTER SIDE
The Angel
Three Aussies were fishing in a lake one day, when an angel appeared in the boat.
When the three astonished men had settled down enough to speak, the first guy asked the angel humbly, “I’ve suffered from back pain ever since I took shrapnel in the Vietnam War … Could you help me?”
“Of course,” the angel said, and when he touched the man’s back, the man felt relief for the first time in years.
The second guy who wore very thick glasses and had a hard time reading and driving. He asked if the angel could do anything about his poor eyesight. The angel smiled, removed the man’s glasses and tossed them into the lake. When they hit the water, the man’s eyes cleared and he could see everything distinctly.
When the angel turned to the third guy, the guy put his hands out defensively — “Don’t touch me!” he cried, “I’m on a disability pension.”
ERIV VAN SOEST
The Taxi Driver
A taxi passenger tapped the driver on the shoulder to ask him a question. The driver screamed, lost control of the car, nearly hit a bus, went up on the footpath, and stopped centimetres from a shop window. For a second everything went quiet in the cab, then the driver said, “Hey man, don’t ever do that again. You scared the daylights out of me!”
The passenger apologized and said, “I didn’t realize that a little tap would scare you so much.” The driver replied, “Sorry, it’s not really your fault. Today is my first day as a cab driver.. I’ve been driving a funeral van for the last 25 years.” Diane
Three Sisters
Three sisters, ages 92, 94, and 96, live together. One night the 96-year-0ld draws a bath.
She puts one foot in and pauses. “Was I getting in the tub or out?” she yells.
The 94-year-old hollers back, “I don’t know, I’ll come up to see.”
She starts up the stairs and stops. She shouts, “Was I going up or going down?”
The 92-year-old is sitting at the kitchen table having tea, listening to her sisters.
She shakes her head and says, “I sure hope I never get that forgetful”, and knocks on wood for good measure.
Then she yells, “I’ll come up and help both of you as soon as I see who’s at the door.”
ROTARY INFORMATION
Rotary receives top honours for Future Vision
From left, RI President-elect Ron Burton and wife, Jetta, Foundation Trustee Chair Wilfrid J. Wilkinson, Past RI President Luis Vicente Giay, RI President Sakuji Tanaka, RI General Secretary John Hewko, and Celia Elena Cruz de Giay at the awards banquet.
Rotary has received a silver Edison Award in recognition of the Future Vision Plan, the new grant model that enhances the scope, impact, and sustainability of humanitarian and educational projects funded by The Rotary Foundation.
Since 1987, the Edison Awards have recognized innovative new products, services and business leaders in the United States. The awards symbolize the persistence and excellence personified by Thomas Edison. Winners represent active contributors to the cause of innovation in the world.
RI President Sakuji Tanaka accepted the award during the annual Edison Awards gala held 25 April in Chicago, the city where Rotary was founded in 1905. The Future Vision Plan received top honors among funding models competing in the Lifestyle and Social Impact category. Nominee ballots were judged by a panel of more than 3,000, including members of seven associations that represent a wide range of industries and disciplines.
“This Edison Award recognizes and validates Rotary’s innovative approach to humanitarian service, as we constantly strive to improve lives and communities by addressing the world’s most pressing problems,” says Tanaka. “It is a great honor to accept such a prestigious award on behalf of Rotary’s global membership of 1.2 million men and women.”
The Edison Award coincides with the successful completion of a three-year pilot in which 100 Rotary districts in more than 70 countries tested Rotary’s new grant model.
The Future Vision Plan simplifies Rotary’s grant process, and focuses Rotarian service efforts where they will have the greatest impact. The model is innovative in combining Rotary’s volunteer base and a global reach with local resources to support sustainable, high-impact results in communities all over the world. The model funds more than US$100 million in service projects annually.
The new grant model will be implemented 1 July for Rotary clubs worldwide.
FUTURE VISION DESCRIPTION
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Notre Dame Basilica Montreal
When in Montreal make up ate the Rotary Club of Montreal web site below:
Rotary Club of Montreal
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THE SALVATION ARMY RED SHIELD APPEAL
This coming Sunday is Red Shield Appeal Day we are looking for volunteers for Coolamon and Ganmain. You can also donate on line below:
On Line Salvos
Rotary International President Sakuji Tanaka
Governor of District 9700 Greg Brown
Coolamon Club President Paul Weston
Coolamon Club Secretary John Glassford
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
The Orphan Rescue Kit a Coolamon RC Project: http://theork.com/
Our Rotary Centennial Twin Club Hout Bay, Cape Town, South Africa: http://www.rotaryhoutbay.org
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.