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

From the PresidentFrom the Club President. Page 1

This Week’s MeetingFind out what is happening this week. Page 1

Kelmscott-Roleystone Fire Relief ConcertFundraising concert for disaster relief in our local community.Page 3

Wiluna GSE TeamThe Special Purpose GSE is ready to depart!Page 2

Interact ClubFind out what happened at the second meeting for the new Interact Club.Page 2

Last Week’s MeetingDid you miss last week’s meeting? Find out what happenedPage 1

Volume 3, Issue 34! 21st - 27th March 2011

PO Box 168, Nedlands, Western Australia, 6909 ! District 9455! ABN: 99 602 195 617

Letter from the PresidentThings have slowed down in recent weeks with uncertainty as to who is currently looking after various committees and projects.

In coming weeks we'll start putting together some much needed guidelines to clarify reporting structures and other communication frameworks. It is my fervent hope that this will help support club members in bringing forward their ideas, or discovering existing projects and programs that align with your passions that you can get involved with.

In April we will have a club of club forums in the regular meeting time to bring forward new projects and events to discuss.

In the next couple of meetings, we will also briefly discuss 1 new project idea, to start getting the ball rolling with a few new initiatives, and will have brief overviews about what the different district and international projects involve, especially from a time, cost and personal involvement perspective. I hope this will help everyone get a grasp on

what commitment projects such as Interact, RYDA, GSE, RYPEN etc have versus some of the other projects we have done. Many projects only involve 1 or 2 people, and in some cases for extremely short amounts of time (eg sourcing a candidate) once a year. I hope once this is clearer, our list of potential projects won't look quite so onerous!

Yours in Rotary,Simone

Last Week's MeetingA fascinating presentation was given by Geoff Hourn about his time in Gardez, Afghanistan in 2004-2005 as the Regional Director for the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS).

The UNOPS team oversaw the elections in Afghanistan, and provided assistance wherever it was needed, such as building roads and setting up other infrastructure.

His photos were incredible, of towns that haven't really changed since the middle ages, remnants of car bombs (including blood stains) outside the walls of the compound where he worked, and the local people.

This Week's MeetingMike Sheldrick will be addressing us about the Global Poverty Project, and their work in making the final push to end polio now.

Bill Gates has asked the Global Poverty Project team to work closely with Rotary to end polio, and a great opportunity is coming up in October, as the CHOGM meeting will commence in Perth on World Polio Day (October 24th).

Mike Sheldrick would like to explore ideas for our club to work with the Global Poverty Project, to raise funds for and awareness of polio eradication, in October. So please don't miss this great opportunity to be a part of something that will reach many Heads of Government!

Shelter BoxesThere is a desperate need for more Shelterboxes in many areas of the globe, particularly Japan. These can be purchased for $1,000 each tax deductibly.

Over the course of the President Elect Training Seminar (PETS) weekend,

enough money was raised to completely fund a ShelterBox. Many of the funds were donated as “fines” levied for using Rotary acronyms over the course of the weekend, plus there was an additional fines session at the Saturday night dinner, a raffle and an impromptu auction.

A 2nd ShelterBox is being donated by Hollywood Hospital to match the one donated on behalf of our District.

ShelterBox in JapanMy Fellow Rotarians, We have all seen the devastating earthquake and the ensuing Tsunami hit Japan.

The thousands of lives lost, homes destroyed, livelihoods washed away, millions of persons displaced.

A truly cruel and catastrophic disaster on a monumental scale. I know that we have in recent times put our hands into our pockets to help, and our pockets are much lighter than they have been for a long time.

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But I now ask you again to help out for humanity sake and help our fellow Rotarians and world citizens by purchasing ShelterBoxes which are in great need right now.

Thousands of Japanese are homeless and displaced; You Can Help by:• funding a whole

ShelterBox (AUD$1,000);  or

• contributing to a RAWCS fund (Project WR104) which will pool donated m o n e y t o b u y ShelterBoxes.

ShelterBoxes can be purchased through Rotary Australia World Community Service Western Region, by going onto our website www.western.rawcs.org.au

I ask you to email myself or our Treasurer Peter Wickens to inform us of your donation towards the ShelterBoxes. District Disaster Chair (I really wish we didn’t need one) Ron and Glenys Geary,Rotary Club of BelmontDistrict Governor 2003-04,Rotary International District 9455,Chair Western Region,Rotary Australia World Community Service

Wiluna GSE Team to DepartAfter a very lengthy period since Alan Stewart first suggested to Ken Collins that it would be beneficial for a team of Aboriginals and health workers from Wiluna to visit Fiji to learn more about village life, the exchange is finally going to happen. Almost 2 years ago, Ken met with the Manger of the Rotary Foundation and the then incoming Chairman of the Rotary Foundation Trustees to obtain permission to put together a unifocus

Group Study Exchange Team, funded by the Rotary Foundation, with the money coming from District funds.

As Fiji is a part of a Rotary District in New Zealand, Ken and Alan met with the District Governor from NZ to obtain her permission for the E x c h a n g e . F u r t h e r permission was also obtained to increase the size of the team from the usual Team Leader plus 4 members to the Team Leader plus 7 members. Due to a series of deaths, which is observed differently in the indigenous community to the western culture, the departure of the team has been delayed several times.

After a presentation by this unique team at the District Conference this Saturday afternoon, the GSE Team will depart for Fiji on Sunday morning, 27th March, returning on 29th April. The Team leader is PDG Hugh Lavery, who has an association with Wiluna and the aboriginal community. The rest of the team consists of 7 Martu Aboriginal Leaders from Wiluna: Clinton Farmer, Stewart Long, Greg Newland, Apisalome Waqa (who is of Fijian descent), Tracey Wo n g a w o l , R o x a n n e Anderson, and Annie Koroicure.

The team will be accompanied by a Cultural advisor and Cultural Liaison person. It is also intended for a professional photographer/journalist (from Fiji) to join the team for the majority of the expedition.

The team will arrive in Nadi and then travel to some 7-8 communities over the period, spending between 3and 4 days at each communities.

Invitation to GSE Farewell DinnerGroup Study Exchange (GSE) to District 1880 Bavaria.

Where: Mount Lawley Golf Club

When: Monday 23rd May 2011, 6:30 for 7:00PM

Cost: Approx. $30/head, Cash Bar

This event may be your only chance to hear the group presentation before they depart for Germany. The Group will be in Germany between the 29th May and 27th June 2011.

Should you wish to attend either as an individual or as a club please let me know by email to:rtconst@amnet.net.au

Ray SwincickyGSE CommitteeRotary District 9455Mobile 0418 909 884

Interact ClubA second meeting took place on Thursday, 17th March.

A couple of new boys from Scotch College came along, although a few of the MLC girls had other commitments and were not in attendance.

Under the guidance of Hamish Mackie, who has taken on the responsibility of looking after Interact, all present briefly introduced themselves. The young folk then formed into a couple of groups and talked about potential projects and fundraising activities. Much enthusiasm was evident.

There are definitely enough interested young people to form a club and the next meeting will take place on Thursday, 31st March at Christ Church Grammar

School.

Members interested in being involved are encouraged to do so.

Volunteer Grant UpdateA marquee has been ordered from Canopy Outdoor, complete with Rotary logos and the name of the Rotary Club of Freshwater Bay. It is nearing completion and will be dispatched on 30th April.

Congratulations Roger & Celine MarstonCongratulations to Roger and Celine Marston, who are the proud parents of a 4.014kg son, Grayson Charles, born at St John’s Murdoch on 16th March.

Roger Marston was a Charter Member of the club, and later became a Friend of the Club since his work with Rio Tinto made it too difficult for him to particpate in club activities.

District Governor for 2013-14The District Nominating Committee for the selection of District Governor Nominee for 2013-14 has selected Hank de Smit of the Rotary Club of Mount Lawley for the role. In accordance with the Bylaws, clubs have two weeks to propose a challenging candidate. Any challenging candidate proposed by a club must have been nominated by the club when nominations were first called for this position. The period for submission of a challenge to this Nominating Committee selection is 4 April 2011.

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Any Rugby Fans?With 175 days to go to the start of the start of the 2011 Rugby World Cup we want to remind you of the wonderful opportunity New Zealand Rotarians are extending to their fellow Rotarians who are planning to visit for this great event.

Rather than stay in commercial accommodation, why not stay with New Zealand Rotarians and experience true kiwi hospitality? Bed and breakfast for NZ$150 (which includes the donation to polio plus) is a real bargain but more importantly it’s a way to “bridge continents”. You’ll make lifetime friends and get a real sense of New Zealand.

Bookings are coming in steadily but we have plenty of hosts available in all venues. And we can even find hosts in locations other than game venues if you want to go somewhere else between games.

Have a look at the website www.rotarynzrugbyhosting.co.nz and see how easy it is take advantage of combining some great games with the chance to meet some new Rotary friends.

If you have been thinking about the trip of a lifetime, now is the time to act. More tickets are being released, New Zealand Rotarians are keen to open their homes to Rotarian visitors and this is the opportunity to have the trip of a lifetime and support our charity.

You will be aware that the Christchurch earthquake has caused RNZ 2011 Tournament Owner, Rugby World Cup Limited, the New Zealand Government and the New Zealand Rugby Union, to assess to critical Tournament facilities and services in Christchurch . These include Stadium Christchurch itself, accommodation, training

facilities, the transport network and other key infrastructure. In the event that this review causes one or more matches to be rescheduled, or staged at a different venue, Rotary hosting bookings in Christchurch can be either changed to another venue or refunded. We will do what it takes to ensure visiting Rotarians enjoy their time in New Zealand, no matter what.

Allan Brown Convener - Rotary New Zealand Rugby Hosting Programme

Kelmscott-Roleystone Fire ReliefAttached to the bulletin is a flyer for the forthcoming Clara Helms Kelmscott-Roleystone Fire Relief 'WoW' Concert, which is now for 'Public Release'

• Please forward to YOUR Social networks ASAP, with your personal note seeking support for the Concert attendance.

• Please reproduce some copies to leave on your front counter and to display in local shop windows.

• If you have contacts within the Media (Main Stream Media, Local Press, Community Radio, etc, etc) please inform them and seek their support.

We are seeking donations of Goods (new) or Services, which we can use in Live & Silent Auctions, on the night, to raise more funds for the Fire Victims. If you have 'suppliers' with whom you do business, please ask them to donate some goods or services and 'if' they say no, think about changing your supplier!

All ticket sales are being managed by the Staff of the Australian Technical College (ATC). Tickets may be ordered by calling the ATC on 1300 303 677 and paid for via Credit Card.

Please promote ticket sales within your own Club and Community and then email names/numbers to Samantha O'Neill (Sam) at the ATC on soneill@atcperth.edu.au for seat allocations.

10 Rotary Volunteers are required to assist on the day (Saturday 2nd April). If YOU can help please email Rod Slater from the Rotary Club of Perth at rod@eurogroup.com.au to volunteer your services

100% of revenue raised from Ticket Sales and Auctions will go to the Lord Mayors Disaster Relief Fund to directly aid the victims of the recent Kelmscott/Roleystone Busg Fire Victims.

Please support our sponsors who will cover ALL operational costs associated with this event.

Come along on 2nd April 2011 and enjoy a wonderful evening of song and a complimentary supper!

Club ForumA big thank you to Bill and Sue Hassell for hosting the club forum on Sunday.

Outcomes from the meeting will be included in the next bulletin.

Historic Moments: Origins of Group Study ExchangeBy Susan Hanf and Lauren Kalal  Rotary International News 16 March 2011 

In January 1964, the RI Board of Directors and The Rotary Foundation Board of Trustees approved Group Study Exchange   as an official Rotary program. Thirty-four teams from 17 pairs of districts participated in the first round of exchanges during the 1965-66 and 1966-67 Rotary years.

But young people had been traveling the globe with support from Rotary clubs well before this decision. In 1950, six young men from England went to New Zealand, led by English Rotarian Geoff Morton and financed by clubs in Yorkshire. They traveled the country, staying with Rotarians along the way.

Rotarian Ralph Vernon proposed a similar endeavor in 1955 to clubs in northern New Zealand, who wanted to commemorate Rotary’s golden anniversary with a districtwide effort. District 39 (now districts 9910, 9920, 9930, and 9940) created the Rotary Overseas Travel Award

Group Study Exchange team members visit a nuclear research project near Geneva, circa 1967. From the November 1967 issue of The Rotarian.

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BoardRotary Year 2010-11

Simone Carot Collins — President

president@rotaryfreshwaterbay.org.au

Di Collins — Secretary / Vice President

secretary@rotaryfreshwaterbay.org.auvicepresident@rotaryfreshwaterbay.org.au

TBA — Club Administration Director

clubadmin@rotaryfreshwaterbay.org.au

Toni James — Treasurer

treasurer@rotaryfreshwaterbay.org.au

TBA — President Elect / Projects Director

projects@rotaryfreshwaterbay.org.au

Claire Forsdyke — International Director

foundation@rotaryfreshwaterbay.org.au

Ken Collins — Membership Director

membership@rotaryfreshwaterbay.org.au

TBA — New Generations Director

newgenerations@rotaryfreshwaterbay.org.au

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

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

Email president@rotaryfreshwaterbay.org.auPhone 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 daniel.forsdyke@rotaryfreshwaterbay.org.au

Date Name

23rd March Max Hipkins

30th March Rob Pearce

6th April Max Hipkins

13th April Paddy Ramanathan

Welcoming Roster

Program for March/AprilDate Details

23rd March Mike Sheldrick - Global Poverty Project

30th March Marie Kormandy - Computer Assisted Literacy

6th April Calum Foulner - RYLA and The Communities Moving Forward project

Date Name

23rd March Bronwen Tyson

30th March Wilma McBain

6th April TBA

Host - Introduction & Thank You

New Horizons: Winner of the District 9450 Bulletin Award for 2009/10

program, and John Ledgerwood, of the Rotary Club of Hamilton, led the first team on a trip to Great Britain.

The program was so successful that district leaders in New Zealand decided to continue it after the anniversary celebrations had ended. Over the next few years, teams from New Zealand traveled to Canada, India, Japan, Sri Lanka, and the United States. New Zealand Rotarians welcomed

visitors from these countries as well as from Pakistan.

In the early 1960s, the Trustees began considering programs for non-Rotarians that would promote international goodwill and understanding. One plan was for small groups of young business and professional men to travel from one Rotary district to a district in another country.

Harold T. Thomas, a New Zealand Rotarian who served

as RI president in 1959-60, shared information about the Rotary Overseas Travel Award with the Trustees. Soon after the Board and Trustees approved Group Study Exchange, Vernon and other Rotarians with experience in group exchanges and vocational training were invited to finalize the details of the new Foundation program.

In the nearly five decades since, more than 70,000 young men and women have

traveled the globe as part of Group Study Exchange teams.

For more information:1 See Rotary History

and Archives2 Visit the Rotary

Global History Fellowship website

3 Read more Historic Moments

  Date:   Saturday  2nd  of  April  2011       Time:   7:00    11:00pm       Venue:   South  Perth  Church  of  Christ         Cnr  of  Murray  Street  &  McNab  Loop,  Como         Parking  available  onsite       Tickets:     Rows  1    5   $75           Rows  6    9   $60           Rows  10    14   $45  

Tickets  can  be  purchased  by  contacting  the  Australian  Trades  College  WA    on  1300  303  677  or  through  your  local  Rotary  Club.  

Please  send  any  ticket  queries  to  soneill@atcperth.edu.au    

Complimentary  Supper  will  be  provided  during  intermission  courtesy  of    Katrina  Sykes  Catering  and  Friendlies  Chemist  Claremont  

Clara  Helms  Kelmscott-­‐Roleystone  Fire  Relief  

www.eurogroup.com.au  

 And  Charity  Fund  Raising  Auction  

Presented  by:  

www.atcperth.edu.au  

In  conjunction  with:  

www.rotaryperth.org.au

STARRING  Local  Resident  Clara  Helms  

Soprano,  Actress,  Dancer  PLUS    

Talented  Supporting  Artists  

This  event  is  enthusiastically  supported  by:  City  of  Armadale,  Dr  Tony  Buti  MLA,  Mr  Don  Randall  MP,  Mr  Ken  Wyatt  MP,   Mr   Tony   Simpson   MLA,   Hon.   Alannah   MacTiernan,   Armadale  Redevelopment  Authority,  Rotary  Districts  9455  &  9465,  Members  of  the  John  Curtin  Youth  Leadership  Academy  

Event  Sponsors:   Clara  Helms,  accompanied  by  Musical  Director  David  Wickham,    will  sing  beautiful  songs  in  various  languages  

ALL  Proceeds  to:  Lord  Mayors  Disaster  Relief  Fund  to  aid  the  fire  victims  

CLAREMONT