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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. Letter from the Club President Find out what is happening around the club. Page 1 Bunnings Sausage Sizzle Details of running a sausage sizzle at Bunnings Claremont. Page 2 Rotary Foundation Thought of the Week This week’s thought is about Matching Grants. Page 4 Storage at Bethesda Hospital for Club Property Storage has been arranged at Bethesda. Page 2 RC Belmont’s 50th Anniversary PRIP helps RC Belmont celebrate 50 years. Page 2 Manna Kids Health in Eating Facility Come and see the results of one of our Matching Grant projects this Wednesday. Page 2 Volume 2, Issue 46 17th - 23rd May 2010 PO Box 168, Nedlands, Western Australia, 6909 District 9450 ABN: 99 602 195 617 Letter From the Club President Dear Fellow Rotarians, Members from the Rotary Clubs of Cambridge, Hillarys and Mosman Park, together with our own members and guests totalled 60 to hear a firsthand account from Past Rotary International President Glen Kinross on his personal story of serving as President of Rotary in 1997-98. It is seldom a club in Western Australia is privileged to hear a Past President address a club. Glen is our last Australian to serve in this capacity and we had to ‘coax’ him out of ‘retirement’ to travel to Perth for the RC Belmont’s 50 th Anniversary, so naturally we couldn’t miss the opportunity of asking him to speak at the RC Freshwater Bay. ‘Show Rotary Cares’ was Glen’s Theme and his emphasis was to build low cost shelters for people who’d never had a home, lived on streets, in rubbish dumps, under bridges and so on. Over 4,000 were built worldwide in his year as President (they are still being built) and Ken, as a Rotary Foundation Trustee, worked closely with RIP Nominee Kalyan Banerjee (from India) and the District Governors throughout Australia to bring 32 Rotary Foundation Matching Grants and around 800 low cost shelters to fruition to support the thrust of our ‘Caring’ President Glen. As well as the Low Cost Shelters, Glen’s other emphasis were Poverty, Hunger, Numeracy and Literacy. Those present heard a tiny amount of the personal cost in time, energy and dedication that it takes to lead an organisation such as Rotary. Ken and I were privileged to closely share the year Glen was our President as Ken was serving as a Rotary Foundation Trustee, so we know only too well the physical toll it took on him as well as the mighty job he did, as indeed all of our Australian Presidents have done, to make a significant impact on the less fortunate in our world. Sadly, just five weeks after handing over as RI President, Glen’s wife Heather suffered a heart attack and after surgery, a further cardiac arrest, and living in a coma for some weeks, passed away in the October, so they were never able to look back together and survey the journey they’d been on and bask in the fruits of their labour. Thank you PRIP Glen for gracing us with your presence and I know Photo: (L-R): PRIP Glen Kinross, PE Simone Carot Collins, Marcos Carot Collins
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Rotary Club of Freshwater Bay, District 9450 1
New HorizonsThe Official Bulletin of the Rotary Club of Freshwater Bay Inc.
Letter from the Club PresidentFind out what is happening around the club. Page 1
Bunnings Sausage SizzleDetails of running a sausage sizzle at Bunnings Claremont.Page 2
Rotary Foundation Thought of the WeekThis week’s thought is about Matching Grants.Page 4
Storage at Bethesda Hospital for Club PropertyStorage has been arranged at Bethesda. Page 2
RC Belmont’s 50th AnniversaryPRIP helps RC Belmont celebrate 50 years.Page 2
Manna Kids Health in Eating FacilityCome and see the results of one of our Matching Grant p r o j e c t s t h i s Wednesday.Page 2
Volume 2, Issue 46 17th - 23rd May 2010
PO Box 168, Nedlands, Western Australia, 6909 ! District 9450! ABN: 99 602 195 617
Letter From the Club PresidentDear Fellow Rotarians,
Members from the Rotary Clubs of Cambridge, Hillarys and Mosman Park, together with our own members and guests totalled 60 to hear a firsthand account from Past Rotary In terna t iona l President Glen Kinross on his personal story of serving as
President of Rotary in 1997-98. It is seldom a club in Western Australia is privileged to hear a Past President address a club. Glen is our last Australian to serve in this capacity and we had to ‘coax’ him out of ‘retirement’ to travel to Perth for the RC Belmont’s 50th Anniversary, so naturally we couldn’t miss the opportunity of asking him to speak at the RC Freshwater Bay.
‘Show Rotary Cares’ was Glen’s Theme and his emphasis was to build low cost shelters for people who’d never had a home, lived on streets, in rubbish dumps, under bridges and so on. Over 4,000 were built worldwide in his year as President (they are still being built) and Ken, as a Rotary Foundation Trustee, worked closely with RIP Nominee Kalyan Banerjee (from India) and the District Governors throughout Australia to bring
32 Rotary Foundation Matching Grants and around 800 low cost shelters to fruition to support the thrust of our ‘Caring’ President Glen. As well as the Low Cost Shelters, Glen’s other emphasis were Poverty, Hunger, Numeracy and Literacy.
Those present heard a tiny amount of the personal cost in time, energy and dedication that it takes to lead an organisation such as Rotary. Ken and I were privileged to closely share the year Glen was our President as Ken was serving as a Rotary Foundation Trustee, so we know only too well the physical toll it took on him as well as the mighty job he did, as indeed all of our Australian Presidents have done, to make a significant impact on the less fortunate in our world. Sadly, just five weeks after handing over as RI President, Glen’s wife Heather suffered a heart attack and after surgery, a further cardiac arrest, and living in a coma for some weeks, passed away in the October, so they were never able to look back together and survey the journey they’d been on and bask in the fruits of their labour.
Thank you PRIP Glen for gracing us with your presence and I know
Photo: (L-R): PRIP Glen Kinross, PE Simone Carot Collins, Marcos Carot Collins
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everyone gained significantly from your address and those who were not present missed an excellent meeting. The world is a better place for the service you have rendered to mankind.
Ken and I will be leaving for overseas on 22nd May, enjoying some private travel prior to attending the Rotary International Convention in Montreal. We’ll be back just before Changeover on 1st July.
Simone will be chairing meetings in my absence and also collecting numbers for our Changeover Dinner. Please put the date in your diary and invite friends and family to join with us to welcome in our new President and Board.
Yours in Rotary Service,
Di CollinsCharter President
Storage at Bethesda for Club PropertyRoh has shown us an area where we are able to put a cabinet to house the club property. A lockable storage cabinet for the Club’s property has been purchased, with the approval of the Board, at a cost of $269.00 which Rob Rohrlach will pick up and take to Bethesda on Wednesday. Di will have all the property stored in the hospital before she and Ken leave for overseas on Sat. Again, thanks to Rob for his valued assistance.
Bunnings Claremont Sausage SizzleOnly one member has indicated availability to assist with a sausage
sizzle in August. We need a number of members to express an interest before booking a date for this. A Saturday is the day suggested. Would appreciate your feedback please to PRID Ken as he will be overseas from the end of the week so a date needs to be set this Wed/Thurs prior to his departure if we wish to take advantage of this.
Manna Kids Health in Eating Facility6.00pm Wed. 19th May, Maddington Primary School, Albany Hwy, Maddington is the time and place for members to take a look over the project funded jointly by the RC Freshwater Bay and Arden Arcade, California. Finger food provided and wine can be taken. Numbers are required so once again, please RSVP to Ken or Di.
Beanies and scarves for WilunaAlan Stewart phoned to say the children love the beanies and scarves in football colours.
He has also sent a photo (a bit fuzzy) to show children in the items. Alan will take another couple of bags with him to Wiluna on Monday.
Knitted Toys from Margaret BrawleyMargaret has been collecting knitted toys and is busy making more of the beautiful ones she enjoys doing.
A huge Thank you to Margaret.
Books, Books and more BooksAn offer of 300 plus books has been received, so Rajah and Jes are continuing to collect and sort books bound for Madurai.Well done Rajah and Jes.
Warren and Rosemary MilnerWill be overseas for several months returning after the birth of a new grandchild.Enjoy your travels, work and the new little bundle of joy.
RC Belmont’s 50th AnniversaryThe RC Belmont received its Charter on 13th May, 1960 and celebrated their 50th Anniversary with a dinner on Friday, 14th at Burswood.
HE Dr Ken and Mrs Julie Michael, PRIP Glen Kinross who gave the major address, the Mayor of Belmont, PRID Ken and Di Collins, the DG of D 9470 Ian and Robyn Jones were amongst the attendees.
One remaining Charter Member, Stan Peron was presented with a letter from R I P J o h n K e n n y congratulating him on 50 years Service through Rotary, another is to be presented to PDG Norm Bell who is now in the RC Ascot.
PDG Ron Geary who organised the function, being a strong supporter of the PolioPlus program also organised for the RC Belmont to present PRIP with a cheque for $50,000 for PolioPlus.
Photo: The Children at Wiluna
Photo: Charter member of RC Belmont Stan and Jean Peron with Glenys Geary
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RC Freshwater Bay Changeover Dinner
The first Changeover Dinner of the Rotary Club of Freshwater Bay. When: Thursday, 1st July, 2010. Venue: Nedlands Golf Club, Melvista Ave, Nedlands 6009. Time: 6:30pm for 7:00pm. Cost: $45ppNote: Please advise of any special dietary requirements
Visit to Manna Industries ‘Kids in the Kitchen’
When: Wednesday, 19th May, 2010. Venue: Maddington Primary School, Albany Highway, Maddington. Time: 6:00pm Note: This is in place of our regular meeting
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BoardRotary Year 2009-10Di Collins — [email protected]
Ken Collins — Vice President / Membership [email protected]@rotaryfreshwaterbay.org.au
Simone Carot Collins — President Elect / Club Administration [email protected] [email protected]
Rajah Senitharajah — [email protected]
Daniel Forsdyke — [email protected]
Rob Rohrlach — Projects [email protected]
Claire Forsdyke — International [email protected]
Toni James — PR & Marketing Committee [email protected]
Club DetailsRotary Club of Freshwater Bay Inc.PO Box 168, Nedlands, Western Australia, 6909
MeetingsWednesday 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/freshwaterbayrotary
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
19th May TBA
26th May Clive Boddy
2nd June TBA
Welcoming Roster
Program for May/JuneDate Details
19th May Vocational Visit: Manna Industries “Kids in the Kitchen’ in Maddington
26th May Club Assembly
2nd June Colin Arthur - Treemission
The Rotary FoundationWeek 46: This week’s Rotary Foundation Thought is about Matching Grants and how one project brought clean water and hope for a better future.
Matching Grants assist Rotary clubs and districts in
carrying out humanitarian projects with clubs in other countries.
A recent Foundation Matching Grant allowed Rotarians in India to provide 36 hand-pump wells to rural villages in Andhra Pradesh state where there is a severe shortage of water.
Access to clean water will improve the quality of life for
those living in these villages by helping to prevent disease and alleviate poverty.
Every Rotarian, every project, and every contribution makes a difference every year.
Date Name
2nd June TBA
Introduction
Date Name
2nd June TBA
Vote of Thanks
New Horizons: Winner of the District 9450 Bulletin Award for 2009/10
