Rotary Club of Freshwater Bay, District 9450! 1

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

Letter From the Club

President

A roundup of the clubs activities. Page 1

West Side Story and

PolioPLus

Ticket sales available from Peter Symons for next weekend. Page 3

Rotary Foundation

Thought of the Week

This week’s thought is about Every Rotarian - Every Year.Page 5

District Governor’s Visit

Details of the official club visit by the District Governor - note date change.Page 2

RC Freshwater Bay

Foundation

Progress update on setting up our charitable foundation. Page 3

Rotary Acronyms

Part 3 of our series on decoding the acronyms. Page 3

Volume 2, Issue 6" 10th - 16th August 2009

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

Letter From the

Club President

Dear Fellow Rotarians,

Heartfelt Congratulations to

Jan Stewart for being

presented with a Paul Harris

recognition by the Rotary

Club of Heirisson for the

invaluable assistance that Jan

has given to both their club

and to the community

through her work at

Lotterywest. Alan Stewart

and Jan’s parents Jim and

Mavis Elliott were concealed

in the wings (so that no hint

of the surprise was exposed)

until the appropriate time to

see Jan presented with the

recognition by the District

R o t a r y F o u n d a t i o n

Chairman, PRID Ken. Well

deserved Jan we are

delighted for you.

Thursday, 6th August saw us

induct Enid Wall into the

club. Welcome Enid! All

members look forward to

getting to know and

working with you.

Renee Wirth and Nina

Morrow gave members

present an insight into their

recent Group Study

Exchange to D. 5830 in

Texas. Andrea Williams, the

www.climbforasmile.org.au

From L-R: Claire Forsdyke (D9450 GSE Committee Member & returned GSE Team

Member), Andrea Williams (GSE Applicant), Renee Wirth (returned GSE Team

Member), Dr Ken Collins (District Rotary Foundation Chairman), Nina Morrow

(returned GSE Team Member)

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applicant put forward to the

District Group Study

Exchange Committee by the

RC of Freshwater Bay for the

GSE to D. 1640 in Normandy,

France in May/June of 2010

told us a little about herself

and we wish Andrea every

success with her application.

We are delighted to have had

a number of St John

Volunteers (all wonderful,

dedicated, service minded

individuals) apply as

members of Group Study

Exchange Teams over the

past few years. They have

made wonderful Team

members and we are

privileged to have Daniel

and Claire Forsdyke as

members of our cub.

Hopefully, as time passes,

more of the younger GSE

team members will also join

us. It is another of the

fantastic programs of the

Rotary Foundation designed

to help bring about world

u n d e r s t a n d i n g a n d

peace.....this one by building

bridges of friendship

between different countries

and cultures.

Alan Stewart briefly

informed members of the

projects he hopes to have

transpire with the

Aboriginals in Wiluna. We

look forward to more on this

from Alan when he is in

Perth and can be the

‘Programme’ speaker.

Blankets from Bethesda

Hospital provided by Roh

have gone off to the

Aboriginal Women’s Refuge.

Mandy Symons is sourcing

other items (toiletries and

personal items) sought by the

Refuge via her hockey club.

More on this in the Bulletin.

Roh brought a project for

flooring in a Hospital in Sri

Lanka back with him on his

recent trip there. He is

raising the majority of money

needed and asked if the RC

of Freshwater Bay would

pick up a portion of the cost.

Bryant Stokes has provided

the majority of this money

with the Collins’ putting in

the remainder needed.

Sincere thanks Bryant for

your generosity – it is

genuinely appreciated.

Unfortunately, the student

sponsored by the Club for

the National Science Youth

Forum from Christ Church

G r a m m a r, B e n j a m i n

McAllister was not

successful.

Please ensure every member

(and Friends of the Club)

possible is in attendance for

the Official Visit of the

District Governor on

Thursday, 1st October, 2009.

Yours in Rotary Service,

Di CollinsCharter President

Official Visit of

the District

Governor

Would all members, spouses and ‘Friends’ of the Rotary Club of Freshwater Bay make a very special effort to be present for the Official Visit of the DG Geoff and his wife Margaret Simpson on Thursday, 1st October, 2009."

It will be a dinner meeting at 6:30pm for 7:00pm. " The Board are required to meet with DG Geoff for an hour from 5:30-6:30pm for a Club Assembly prior to the evening meeting.

Cost of the dinner is $25.00 and it is BYO wine." NB: this date has been changed from 3rd September, 2009. " Please put this date in your diary.

Anawim

Aboriginal

Women’s

Refuge

Jan Stewart has sent a project through to the club for

Enid Wall being inducted by Dr Ken Collins

Jan Stewart being presented with a Paul Harris recognition by the Rotary Club of

Heirisson - received from PRID Dr Ken Collins

From L-R: PRID Dr Ken Collins, Jan Stewart and her parents Jim and Mavis Elliott,

Alan Stewart

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assistance for Anawim Refuge.

Items sought are:- blankets (provided by Roh),- pyjamas,- underwear,- large stripy bags- shampoo and conditioner- toothpaste and toothbrushes- deodorant- ponchos- hair brushes- tampons and pads

Bev Garrett, a staff member at Bethesda has kindly purchased 4 pillows and will seek donated items via her Church.

The Friendlies Pharmacy in Claremont has provided a supply of toothbrushes.

Mandy Symonds has contacted her Hockey club friends and is providing donations via boxes she is putting out at the hockey games for a couple of weekends.

Projects Director Rob Rohrlach is working with PRID Ken in this. Well done and a huge thank you to everyone concerned."

West Side Story

and PolioPlus

Peter Symonds has between 60-70 tickets sold with $10 per ticket coming back to PP."

The Midnight Youth Theatre are performing West Side Story at The Playhouse Theatre, 3 Pier St, Perth on Saturday "15th (7:30pm) and Sunday 16th (6:00pm) August."

Available tickets for Saturday are sold out. " Some tickets still can be purchased via Peter for Sunday evening performance.

We are all looking forward to hearing Richard Symonds perform again."

Great job Peter for organising the tickets and to members for purchasing and selling them.

Global Poverty

Project

The launch of this was held last Sunday, 2nd August and was attended by Ken and Di Collins. " Australian Youth of the Year for 2004, Hugh Evans gave a very polished presentation on Global Poverty."

The interesting thing is that everything Hugh mentioned, Rotary is doing! " All that is needed is for Rotarians to become more educated and motivated to go the extra mile with its many projects and programs to alleviate global poverty."

It can and is achievable and could happen in our lifetime if governments worked with organisations such as Rotary to make it happen."

Climb for a

Smile

Roger Marston, Andrea Hayward and Elizabeth Baines are working on this." We look forward to hearing more from these members."

As well as participants, helpers on the day are required from around 8:00am until finish (1-2:00pm) or any period of this time that members can contribute to assist with the running of the event."

Weight

Disposal

Challenge

Daniel Forsdyke has registered the Club for this project. " Daniel and Simone Carot Collins will learn more about ‘Weight Disposal’ during the next month or so.

Daniel and Simone will then be able to present to the club how each member can become involved in this challenge.

Jan Stewart

PHF

Congratulations, well deserved Jan, from all members of the RC of Freshwater Bay.

Jim Elliott, Jan’s father was a long time Rotarian with the RC of Mt Hawthorn. " He is extremely proud that Jan is a Rotarian now and Jim, Mavis and Alan were all pleased to be present to witness " Jan presented with her Paul Harris Fellow recognition and seeing Jan as in her own words ‘speechless’."

Rotary Club of

Freshwater Bay

Foundation

President Kerry McAuliffe (RC of Perth) is seeking around for a Solicitor who will do the application for the Club Foundation ‘Pro Bono’ which will keep costs to set it up to a minimum."

Rtn Bryant Stokes and PRID Ken Collins have accepted the invitation to serve as Trustees of the Foundation, Run. Rtn Bill Hassel’s letter of invitation is awaiting his return from overseas and when responses are received from him and Jan Stewart, President Kerry will proceed with the next step in the process."

Board Meeting

Next Board Meeting will be on Wednesday, 12th August, 2009 at 5:30pm at the Collins’ residence."

Rotary

Acronyms

PACE Pacific-Australia Cultural ExchangePAG"Past Assistant GovernorPDG"Past District GovernorPE"President ElectPEAK"President Elect Action

KitPEPS President Elect Planning Seminar (pre PETS)PETS"President Elect TrainingPHF"Paul Harris FellowPHF+"Paul Harris Fellow Multiple RecognitionPHSM"Paul Harris Sustaining MemberPOLIOPLUS"Program of The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International to immunize the children of the world against poliomyelitis;" plus whooping cough, red measles, diphtheria, tetanus and tuberculosis.POOTYA"Police Officer of the Year AwardPP"Past PresidentPPE"Preserve Planet EarthPR"Public RelationsPRIME"Program of Rotary Music ExchangePRIP"Past Rotary International PresidentPROBUS"(Retired) Professional and Business (Club)PYHO"Paint Your Heart OutRAM"Rotary Against MalariaRAOAF"Rotary Australia Overseas Aid FundRAWCS"Rotary Australia World Community ServiceRBL"Rotary Basic Library

RC Rotary Club of …RCC"Rotary Community Corps (formerly Rotary Village Corps)RDU"Rotary Down Under"""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""" RFE"Rotary Friendship Exchange"""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""" RI"Rotary International"""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""" RIBI"Rotary International in Great Britain & IrelandRI-SPPO Rotary International – South Pacific and Philippines Office""""""""""""""" RITS"Rotary International Travel ServiceRNZWCS"Rotary NZ World Community Service"""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""" ROAR"Rotary Organisation of Amateur Radio"""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""" ROMAC"Rotary Oceania Medical Aid for ChildrenROTEX"Organisation of ex-Rotary Exchange StudentsROVE"Rotary Overseas Vocational ExchangeRtn"RotarianRV"Rotary Volunteer RVC"Rotary Village Corps (now Rotary Community Corps)RVIA"Rotary Volunteers in Action

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RYDA"Rotary Youth Driver AwarenessRYE"Rotary Youth Exchange (formerly Youth Exchange Program)RYLA"Rotary Youth Leadership AwardRYPEN"Rotary Youth Program of EnrichmentRYSAP"Rotary Youth Self Achievement ProgramSWSL"Save Water Save Lives3H"Health, Hunger and HumanityTR"The RotarianTRF"The Rotary FoundationVCG"Voluntary Corps GroupWCS"World Community ServiceYAYA"Youth and Young Adults

Sourced from: http://www.rotarydownunder.com.au/RDU/08November/News/rotary_acronyms.htm

August is Membership and Extension Month. The new online version of Rotary Basics is an indispensable tool for introducing new and prospective club members to the fundamentals of Rotary, providing knowledge that will make them better informed and proud to be a Rotarian.See the online Rotary Basics

Rotary

Foundation

Seminar

Sunday, 23rd August, 2009." From 8:30am until 1:00pm at the Northlake Campus, Winterfold Rd, Kardinya."

For those who would like to stay on and participate in a workshop on the various programs of the Rotary Foundation (eg how to complete Matching Grant applications etc.) there will be a cost of $10.00 for lunch.

It is a three district seminar which will be an excellent forum in which new (and old) Rotarians can learn more about the Rotary Foundation, Rotary’s greatest tool to bring about world understanding and peace.

Rotary

Foundation

Dinner,

Monday 16th

November,

2009

The International President of Rotary, John and his wife June Kenny from Scotland are coming to Perth specifically for RIP John to present an address on the Rotary Foundation.

Please mark this date in your diary now as it is the first time the President himself will have presented this Annual Address. " It will be the 12th Annual "RF Address, named the Dr. Ken Collins Address in honour of PRID Ken as he is the only Western Australian to serve as a Trustee of the Rotary Foundation and as a member of the International Board (Rotary’s two major Boards).

Most presenters of the Address have either been, gone onto become or are potential Presidents of Rotary International, hence they are the very cream of Rotary’s Senior Leaders."

It will be held at the Golden Nugget Room, Gloucester Park, East Perth, 7:00pm for 7:30pm. " Cost $45.00 for a two course meal."

Quiz Night

A quiz night is planned to raise some necessary dollars for the club’s Charity account.

Can all members start thinking about and seeking

out prizes for the event?" You may know businesses who would be happy to donate items, or you may have new, unwanted unopened items sitting in your cupboards which you have either purchased or been gifted – all would make excellent items for a Quiz night." Simone will coordinate this function.

Rotary WA

Cord Blood

Bank

Hi All

Rotary should receive a good plug on Channel 10’s Western Front this week, on Sunday just before the football, when they feature Hon Troy Buswell handing the three DG’s $150,000 on behalf of the Meve Charity Home project and Department of Housing and Construction.

Over the next few weeks “Climb for a Smile” should also get a plug on the same show.

Rotarians, if you get the chance to thank Channel 10 for their support and we may get more."

$5,533,000 collected

$467,000 to go!"

John IriksChairmanRotary WA Cord Blood BankPO Box 85, Kwinana WA 6966Mobile: 0417 904 419

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New clubs

hold key to

membership

growthRotary International News -- 6

August 2009

In many districts, start-up clubs are helping to bridge the age gap that sometimes inhibits younger prospective members from joining. Below are some more examples of newer clubs that are creating their own niche in the Rotary world and helping to build membership:1 On the outskirts of

Amsterdam, 21 people gather at De Houten Vier restaurant each week. The newly chartered Rotary Club of A m s t e r d a m - A r e n a exemplifies the diverse membership that Rotary International leadership has stated is necessary to keep the organization strong. Read more.

2 Three former members of the Rotaract Club of R u s h d e n , N o r t h a m p t o n s h i r e , England, came up with the idea to launch a new Rotary club after they had turned 30 and could no longer qualify for Rotaract. The Rotary Club of Rushden Higham has an average age of 32, and all but four of its members are female. Read more.

3 A five-year-old Japanese Rotary club is expanding its membership by recruiting Foundation and RI program alumni. The Rotary Club of Kanagawa Shonan, Kanagawa, which began as a gathering of young professionals, was chartered on 15 December 2004 with 23 former Ambassadorial Scholars, Group Study Exchange team members, and Rotary Youth Exchange students. Read more.

4 The Rotary Club of Duluth Superior Eco, which spans the border between Minnesota and Wi s c o n s i n , U S A , is"focusing its energies on helping the environment while reaching out to younger members. Read more.

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Rotary Club of Freshwater Bay, District 9450! 5

BoardRotary Year 2009-10

Di Collins — President

president@rotaryfreshwaterbay.org.au

Ken Collins — Vice President /

Membership Director

vicepresident@rotaryfreshwaterbay.org.au

membership@rotaryfreshwaterbay.org.au

Simone Carot Collins — President Elect /

Club Administration Director

presidentelect@rotaryfreshwaterbay.org.au

clubadmin@rotaryfreshwaterbay.org.au

Rajah Senitharajah — Treasurer

treasurer@rotaryfreshwaterbay.org.au

Daniel Forsdyke — Secretary

secretary@rotaryfreshwaterbay.org.au

Rob Rohrlach — Projects Director

projects@rotaryfreshwaterbay.org.au

Claire Forsdyke — International Director

foundation@rotaryfreshwaterbay.org.au

Toni James — PR & Marketing

Committee Director

publicrelations@rotaryfreshwaterbay.org.au

Club Details

Rotary Club of Freshwater Bay Inc.

PO Box 168,

Nedlands,

Western Australia, 6909

Meetings

Thursday 5:45pm to 6:45pm

Cafe, Bethesda Hospital

Queenslea Drive

Claremont

Email president@rotaryfreshwaterbay.org.au

Phone!08 9385 0471

Fax 08 9385 0472

Website www.rotaryfreshwaterbay.org.au

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

Chartered 19 December 2008

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Contributions 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

13th August Rajah Senathirajah

20th August Judith Dowson

27th August Rob Rohrlach

Welcoming Roster

Program for August

Date Details

12th August Board Meeting

13th August Judith Dowson - Life and Times

20th August Committee Meetings

23rd August Multi-District Rotary Foundation Seminar - 8:00am. North Lake Senior Campus, Kardinya

27th August Susan Marie - UWA Extension Program

The Rotary FoundationWeek 6: This week’s Rotary Foundation Thought is about bringing smiles to those in need. Mother Theresa said “Peace Begins with a Smile” Rotarians around the world put that into action every

day. One example of this is a Rotary Foundation Volunteer Service Grant that helped Dr. Marco Antonio Bulas, of the Rotary club of Tehuacan Manantrails, Mexico and Rotary volunteers from the Rotary Club of Loveland, Colorado, USA carry out project Sonrisas Sin Fronteras (Smiles without Borders).

The Rotary volunteers and a team of 23 university dental

students provided dentures for 22 patients. “All of the team watched with great satisfaction as each patient was over come with joy and happiness” commented Ronnie Hogan, a member of the Loveland club. Every Rotarian, Every Year can bring a smile to the face of someone in need.

Kirsty Gusmaowill talk at a

breakfast meeting on

17th September. All

the required

information for this

event can be found

on the flyer.