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Rotary Club of Freshwater Bay, District 9450 1 New Horizons The Official Bulletin of the Rotary Club of Freshwater Bay Inc. Calgary Olympic Club makes wishes come true Find out what this club is doing during the Winter Olympics. Page 1 End Polio Now See some of the landmarks that were lit up with the End Polio Now message. Page 3 Rotary Foundation Thought of the Week This week’s thought is about the Annual Programs Fund. Page 4 Rotary Club of Chicago Marks 105 Years Celebrating Rotary’s 105th Birthday. Page 2 March is Rotary Bowel Scan Month How is Rotary helping in the fight to detect bowel cancer early? Find out... Page 3 Third Olympics is a Charm for Florida Rotarian See how Rotary was involved in Ernie’s volunteering at the Winter Olympics. Page 1 Volume 2, Issue 35 1st - 7th March 2010 PO Box 168, Nedlands, Western Australia, 6909 District 9450 ABN: 99 602 195 617 Calgary Olympic Club Makes Wish Come True for Kids By Ryan Hyland Rotary International News 26 February 2010 A Rotary club chartered during the last Winter Olympics in Canada has teamed up with a charity to make wishes come true for six children with life- threatening illnesses. As the Olympic Games returned to the country this month, The Rotary Club of Calgary Olympic, Alberta, worked with the Children's Wish Foundation of Canada to provide accommodations for the children, ages 4-14, so they could attend. "Our club wanted to do something special since the Olympics are back in Canada," says Tamara McCarron, club member and project chair. "We are thrilled to make a difference in these children's lives. It's a dream come true for them and for me." This year's games are being held in Vancouver, British Columbia. With most of the area's hotels booked, McCarron found Home for the Games, a website that matches visitors with Vancouver hosts for short- term homestays. The club spent US$30,000 for lodging for the six families. Home for the Games funnels 50 percent of the housing fees to charities that help the homeless in Vancouver. "I was lucky enough to come across an ad in The Rotarian magazine for Home for the Games. It's a win, win, win for our club, the Children's Wish Foundation, and local charities of Vancouver," says McCarron, who joined the club last year. "It's a huge effort, but having the resources of Rotary made things a lot smoother." The six families, who live in different parts of Canada, attended several events at the games from 12 to 28 February, including the highly anticipated men's gold medal hockey game. The Children's Wish Foundation worked with Olympic officials to allow one of the girls to pick up gifts thrown into the rink by spectators during a figure skating medal round. "We're creating a legacy for these children and their families," says Tara Johnson, the club's community service chair. "This project is very symbolic of what Rotary does for people who live at a disadvantage." "The assistance and support of Rotarians from across Canada, specifically those from the Rotary Club of Calgary Olympic, have made it possible to send the children to share an unforgettable Olympic experience with their families," says Lyanne Goulin, director of the foundation. RVM: The Rotarian Video Magazine will be including the children's Olympic experience in a future issue. Also look for footage in a video about the 100-year history of Rotary in Canada, to be shown at the 2010 RI Convention in Montréal, Québec. Third Olympics is a Charm for Florida Rotarian By Ryan Hyland Rotary International News 25 February 2010 Ernie Peterson is combining his passions for volunteering and sports during this month's Olympic Winter Games in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Peterson, a member of the Rotary Club of Deland (Breakfast), Florida, USA, is one of 25,000 volunteers serving at the Vancouver Games. It's his third stint as Ernie Peterson, a member of the Rotary Club of Deland (Breakfast), Florida, USA, is volunteering at his third Olympic games in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Photo courtesy of Ernie Peterson

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Rotary Club of Freshwater Bay, District 9450! 1

New HorizonsThe Official Bulletin of the Rotary Club of Freshwater Bay Inc.

Calgary Olympic Club makes wishes come true Find out what this club is doing during the Winter Olympics. Page 1

End Polio NowSee some of the landmarks that were lit up with the End Polio Now message.Page 3

Rotary Foundation Thought of the WeekThis week’s thought is about the Annual Programs Fund.Page 4

Rotary Club of Chicago Marks 105 Years Celebrating Rotary’s 105th Birthday.Page 2

March is Rotary Bowel Scan MonthHow is Rotary helping in the fight to detect bowel cancer early? Find out...Page 3

Third Olympics is a Charm for Florida RotarianSee how Rotary was involved in Ernie’s volunteering at the Winter Olympics.Page 1

Volume 2, Issue 35" 1st - 7th March 2010

PO Box 168, Nedlands, Western Australia, 6909 ! District 9450! ABN: 99 602 195 617

Calgary Olympic Club Makes Wish Come True for KidsBy Ryan Hyland Rotary International News26 February 2010

A Rotary club chartered during the last Winter Olympics in Canada has teamed up with a  charity to make wishes come true for six   children with life-threatening illnesses. 

As the Olympic Games returned to the country this month, The Rotary Club of Calgary Olympic, Alberta, worked with the Children's Wish Foundation of Canada to provide accommodations for the children, ages 4-14, so they could attend.

"Our club wanted to do something special since the Olympics are back in Canada," says Tamara McCarron, club member and project chair. "We are thrilled to make a difference in these children's lives. It's a dream come true for them and for me."

This year's games are being   held in Vancouver,

British Columbia. With most of the area's hotels booked, McCarron found Home for the Games, a website that matches visitors with Vancouver hosts for short-term homestays. The club spent US$30,000 for lodging for the six families. Home for the Games funnels 50 percent of the housing fees to charities that help the homeless in Vancouver.

"I was lucky enough to come across an ad in The Rotarian magazine for Home for the Games. It's a win, win, win for our club, the Children's Wish Foundation, and local c h a r i t i e s o f Vancouver," says McCarron, who joined the club last year. "It's a huge effort, but having the resources of Rotary made things a lot smoother."

The six families, who live in different parts of Canada, attended several events at the games from 12 to 28 February, including the highly anticipated men's gold medal hockey game.

The Children's Wish Foundation

worked with Olympic officials to allow one of the girls to pick up  gifts thrown into the rink by spectators during a figure skating medal round.

"We're creating a legacy for these children and their families," says Tara Johnson, the club's community service chair. "This project is very symbolic of what Rotary does for people who live at a disadvantage."

"The assistance and support of Rotarians from across Canada, specifically those from the Rotary Club of

Calgary Olympic, have made it possible to send the children to share an unforgettable Olympic experience with their families," says Lyanne Goulin, director of the foundation.

RVM: The Rotarian Video Magazine   will be including the children's Olympic experience in a future issue. Also look for footage in a video about the 100-year history of Rotary in Canada, to be shown at the 2010 RI Convention in Montréal, Québec.

Third Olympics is a Charm for Florida RotarianBy Ryan Hyland  Rotary International News25 February 2010

Ernie Peterson is combining his passions for volunteering and sports during this month's Olympic Winter Games in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

Peterson, a member of the Rotary Club of Deland (Breakfast), Florida, USA, is one of 25,000 volunteers serving at the Vancouver Games. It's his third stint as

Ernie Peterson, a member of the Rotary Club of Deland (Breakfast), Florida, USA, is volunteering at his third Olympic games in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Photo courtesy of Ernie Peterson

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an Olympics volunteer. He's been hooked on the games since he attended the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia, as a spectator with his wife, Jeanne.

"I love meeting the athletes. They are simply incredible," says Peterson. "Most of these athletes have trained their entire life for one minute of skiing, ice skating, or whatever sport they are entered in. To see their happiness is what draws me here."

After volunteering at the 2002 Winter Games in Salt Lake City, Utah, and the 2006 Winter Games in Torino, Italy, Peterson wanted to help out in Vancouver, but his plans almost derailed until he found assistance from other Rotarians.

Finding lodging in Vancouver was nearly impossible. So last summer, Peterson and his wife flew to Canada and visited the Rotary Club of Whistler, British Columbia, to ask whether someone could take them in.

"I asked the club president if I could have a few minutes during a meeting to tell them my story," says Peterson. " A f t e r w a r d , D o u g Mildenberger offered his home to us. If it wasn't for the generosity of Rotarians, I probably couldn't pull this off."

This year, Peterson is working in the media center by day and the medal plaza at night.

"While the days are long and hard, I feel so fulfilled and privileged to be able to witness this all," he says. "I always tell myself after I come home, 'I can't believe I just experienced this.'"

Peterson is looking forward to volunteering at the 2012 Summer Games in London and the 2014 Winter Games in Sochi, Russia. He has volunteered at several other sporting events, including

the 2005 Super Bowl in Jacksonville, Florida, and several NCAA (National C o l l e g i a t e A t h l e t i c Association) men's basketball tournaments.

"I love everything about sports, the athletes, fans, and games. It brings people together from all walks of life," says Peterson. "The Olympics and Rotary have a common thread of bringing people from all over the world together. That's why I'm so enthusiastic and proud to be involved in both of them."

Rotary Club of Chicago Marks 105 YearsBy Ryan Hyland  Rotary International News24 February 2010

As members of the Rotary Club of Chicago celebrated Rotary's 105th anniversary at a downtown hotel on 23 February, the city's historic Wrigley Building was illuminated in the background with an urgent message: End Polio Now.

The Wrigley Building joined several other iconic landmarks worldwide, each lit with an anniversary message or the three words representing Rotary's commitment to rid the world of the crippling childhood disease.

Joining Chicago Rotarians at the lighting ceremony were Illinois Governor Pat Quinn; the Reverend Jesse Jackson, president of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition; Dr. Ciro de Quadros, executive vice president of the Sabin Vaccine Institute; James Galloway, U.S. assistant surgeon general; and RI General Secretary Ed Futa.

Before the lighting, Rotarians handed out End Polio Now postcards at the Wrigley Building.

"This is a very s i g n i fi c a n t event," says A n g e l o L o u m b a s , president of the Chicago club. "Rotary's end polio campaign is the initiative I want my club to sponsor as much as they can this year. The fact that we were able to promote End Polio Now and at the same time c e l e b r a t e Rotary's 105th a n n i v e r s a r y really turned out to be a big advantage for us."

J o i n e d b y Rotarians from districts 6440 and 6450, the Chicago club, the first Rotary c l u b , commemorated its own 105th anniversary. At the celebration, Chicago Mayor Richard M. D a l e y congratulated Rotarians for t h e i r a c h i e v e m e n t and thanked them for their o n g o i n g commitment to l i t e r a c y , p r o m o t i n g p e a c e , i m p r o v i n g health, and eradicating polio.

"I'm very grateful for Rotary's commitment to service, not only here in America but all over the world," said Daley. "In the spirit of volunteerism, Rotary carries the torch. Each and every one of you stands alone in leading the way to eradicate polio."

Within reach

"I'm honored to participate in the End Polio Now campaign

in Chicago, where Rotary was founded 105 years ago," said Illinois Governor Pat Quinn. "The eradication of one of the world's most terrible diseases is finally within reach due to Rotary International's extraordinary efforts."

The club awarded de Quadros its Chesley Perry Award for Distinguished Humanitarian Service for global polio eradication. He led a team responsible for developing a surveillance

Top: The Wrigley Building illuminated with an End Polio Now message. Rotary Images/Alyce Henson Bottom: Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley congratulated Rotarians for their achievement and thanked them for their ongoing commitment to literacy, promoting peace, improving health, and eradicating polio. Rotary Images/Monika Lozinska-Lee

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and response strategy to eliminate polio from the Americas.

The landmark displays coincide with a mass mailing of End Polio Now postcards to heads of state in more than 40 countries, encouraging governments to continue or increase their commitment to polio eradication.

In addition to the Wrigley Building, other landmarks illuminated during the week of 23 February include the Pyramid of Khafre in Egypt; the Taipei Arena in Taiwan; the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela in Galicia, Spain; the Old Port Captain's Office on the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town, South Africa; the Obelisk of Buenos Aires, Argentina; and the Royal Palace at Caserta in Italy.  

"By lighting these historic landmarks with Rotary’s pledge to end polio, Rotary is saying to the world that we will fight this disease to the end," said Rotary Foundation Trustee Chair Glenn E. Estess Sr. “People around the world will see these words and join Rotary and its partners in the historic effort to eradicate polio from the face of the earth.”

March is Bowel Scan MonthA message from President Colin Hebbard: March is Rotary Bowel Scan month and the following clubs have arranged for

Pharmacies   to sell the kits to the public.

The clubs are:!Karrinyup, Matilda Bay, West Perth, Subiaco, Wanneroo, Joondalup, Mt Lawley, Scarborough, Nedlands, Broome, Geraldton, Morley, Carnarvon, Heirisson,

Perth, Port Hedland, and a number of other country clubs.

The price of each kit is $8 and advertising will be intense during March. The web site showing the locations of the Pharmacies is"www.catchcancer.org.au

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BoardRotary Year 2009-10

Di Collins — President

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Ken Collins — Vice President / Membership Director

[email protected]@rotaryfreshwaterbay.org.au

Simone Carot Collins — President Elect / Club Administration Director

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Rajah Senitharajah — Treasurer

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Daniel Forsdyke — Secretary

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Rob Rohrlach — Projects Director

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Claire Forsdyke — International Director

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Toni James — PR & Marketing Committee Director

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Club DetailsRotary Club of Freshwater Bay Inc.PO Box 168, Nedlands, Western Australia, 6909

MeetingsThursday 5:45pm to 6:45pmCafe, Bethesda HospitalQueenslea DriveClaremont

Email [email protected] 08 9385 0471Fax 08 9385 0472

Website www.rotaryfreshwaterbay.org.au

Facebook http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=47737002646

Chartered 19 December 2008

Bulletin ContributionsContributions for the weekly bulletin are sought from members of the club.

Why not use the bulletin to update the club on the projects your committee is working on or promote the clubs next fundraising event.

Please forward articles and photos to [email protected]

Date Name

4th March Jen Martins

11th March Wilma McBain

17th March Bronwen Tyson

24th March Judith Dowson

31st March Rob Rohrlach

Welcoming Roster

Program for MarchDate Details

4th March Fundraising Brainstorm

11th March Viviana Boyle - Rotaract

Wednesday 17th March Committee Meetings

Wednesday 24th March Anne DeSouza - Indigenous Aviation Training Scheme

The Rotary FoundationWeek 35: This week’s Rotary Foundation Thought is about making a Major Gift to the Annual Programs Fund of The Rotary Foundation.

Tom and Fran Bayless of Ohio are passionate about Rotary and support the

Foundation in many ways. Tom made his wife, Fran, a Paul Harris Fellow to celebrate the birth of their first child. Their children became Paul Harris Fellows on special birthdays.

Following open heart surgery, Tom and Fran decided to became major donors to the Foundation in celebration of her recovery. Said Fran, Anything we can

do, we should do. . . Where does your backyard end?”

Our investment in time, talent and financial resources are an investment in making the world a safer and healthier place for our children and grandchildren.

Date Name

11th March Clive Boddy

Introduction

Date Name

11th March Simon Carot Collins

Vote of Thanks

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