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Transcript of Rotary Club of Diamond Creek Bulletin 4/09/12
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4 t h S e p t e m b e r 2 0 1 2
RCDC
ROTARY CLUB OF DIAMOND CREEK
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RI President
Sakuji Tanaka Rotary Club of Yashio, Saitama, Japan
Governor
John Gatt Rotary Club of Diamond Creek
AG
Pat Miller Rotary Club of Diamond Creek
Club Officers
President Steve Crosling
Vice President Alan Jones
President Elect Bev Baker
Secretary Greg Paull
Treasurer & Public Officer Greg Adams
Directors and Standing Committees
Club Administration PE Bev Baker
Membership Phil Chambeyron
Public Relations PP Alan Jones
Service Projects PP Alan White
Rotary Foundation PP Linda Gidlund
Who ya gunna call !
President Steve Crosling 0417 595 282
Secretary Greg Paull 0427 712 688
Treasurer Greg Adams 0419 355 842
Editor: Greg Adams
Art Director: Greg Adams
Advertising : Greg Adams
Bottle washer : Greg as well
Editorial: send to [email protected]
Caution: The Bulletin contains no calories, vitamins,
minerals or proteins. In fact, it is devoid of nutritional value.
Nevertheless, it is a supplement much sought after and
regularly devoured by the Rotarians of Diamond Creek.
rotary club of diamond creek inc.
RCDC
V o l u m e 2 1 I s s u e 1 0
Note: The views and opinions expressed in this newsletter
are not necessarily those of the Club or its members
District 9790
past presidents
Brian Bowen 1978-1979 Heidelberg North
Bob Eycken 1983-1984 Alperton UK
John McCrohan 1992-1993
Ron Gordon 1993-1994
Chris Doupe 1994-1995
Cliff Wearne 1995-1996
Ern Wardell 1996-1997
Rod Mackenzie 1997-1998
Steve Sampson 1998-1999
Robin Chapple 1999-2000
Peter Marriage 2000-2001
Rob Lloyd 2001-2002
Bev Baker 2002-2003
Joe Di Natale 2003-2004
Geoff Swan 2004-2005
John Gatt 2005-2006
John Arthur 2006-2007
Linda Gidlund 2007-2008
Alan White 2008-2009
Pat Millar
2009-2010
Clyde Hulme
2010-2011
Alan Jones
2011-2012
The BBQers at
the Eltham Toy Library Market fund raising day. Thank you to Alan White, Steve Crosling and Michael Zhao. Michael, a Toy Library volunteer spent the whole morning cooking snags. And yes he has been invited to our meeting on Tuesday night – he was very interested in Rotary.
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THE PRESIDENTIAL CROSS CHAT
XRAY STEVE
Our meeting last Tuesday was our monthly club assembly which covered a lot of
ground over a range of issues that were initiated at the Board meeting held on the
previous Monday evening. To give you some idea of what was discussed, particularly if
you were an apology at the Tuesday night meeting some of the topics discussed were:
Funding request for bushfire family.
Diamond Valley Special School: Greg Adams to follow up. Board voted to
fund up to $2000.
AquaBox. Per Alan Jones. Board voted to sponsor one AquaBox - $750
New Zealand visitors -BBQ at Rob Lloyds – Saturday 22nd September. Please
advise Rob if you can attend
Membership – mail drop – Alan Jones and Phil Chambeyron to organise – trial
run at Yarrambat Post Office.
The 3 year leadership and succession plan is well under way with particular
emphasis in committee protocols and guidelines.
Combined Services Dinner – to be held on 9th
October.
Club Shirts – Arthur Lewin has organised our new club / conference shirts and
will have samples available for size trialling.
Kangaroo Ground Primary School – Arthur Lewin is to follow up and advise
what, if any, commitments are required from our club.
Police & CFA Awards – need a coordinator – please talk to Rod Mackenzie for
some background on this event and think about volunteering. This will give
our club some fantastic local exposure.
Rotaract meetings – Jacqui Hodge. We still need some volunteers to attend
Rotaract meetings and represent the Rotary Club of Diamond Creek.
Simplified Grants – Greg Adams discussed the basics of this system and
explained that there are still funds available at a District level. Need a couple
of ideas for projects that need some funds.
RYLA. Board voted to provide up to $3000 to sponsor successful applicants.
Linda Gidlund spoke about RYLA and the need for members to support this
program.
Foundation. Linda Gidlund briefly described the structure of Foundation and
what our club can do, particularly with respect to our ongoing involvement
with the Goroke Hospital project. More to follow in Foundation Awareness
Month – November.
Mernda Probus. This is currently being coordinated by Ern Wardell.
Tenderfoot School. Greg Adams discussed our ongoing involvement in this
project.
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4th SEPTEMBER 2012 TUESDAY 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
THE MAN BEHIND THE BADGE — ERN WARDELL
Attend, Alan W , Chair, Rod M, Cash Greg A, Welcome Pat M,
Regalia David P, Raffle Gift Roger K.
11th SEPTEMBER 2012 TUESDAY 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Not sure yet
Attend, John E , Chair, Rob L, Cash Greg A, Welcome Bev B,
Regalia Sharraine B, Raffle Gift Phil C.
18th SEPTEMBER 2012 TUESDAY 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
GROWING OLD OUTRAGEOUSLY— KAYE EVENS
Attend, Ern W , Chair, Tina E, Cash Greg A, Welcome Linda G,
Regalia Jaqui H, Raffle Steve C.
LIFE’S EVENTS
Sept 2 Alan White joined this club 19 years ago.
Sept 3 Kerry Jones birthday
Sept 7 Peter Hodge birthday, Pat Millar birthday.
Sept 10 Irene Adams birthday
Sept 16 Emily and David anniversary
Sept 22 John Gatt birthday.
TONIGHT THE MAN BEHIND THE BADGE SPARKIE ERN
WHAT’S ON, WHO’S ON AND WHEN’S IT ON
under the spotlight
What’s one thing most people would be surprised to know about you?
A speedway driver at Tracey’s Speedway
What’s the smartest thing you’ve been told?
My father once told me if you don’t have a go you will never know
Continued on page 5
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How would someone you love describe you?
Generous to family and things he is passionate about,
grumpy old bugger ( sometimes) !
What’s the oldest item in your wardrobe that you still wear?
I did have pair of white combination overalls that I raced in until we moved
What do you look or feel really good in?
Casual clothes
What’s one simple thing you’re really good at?
Giving of my time (Ann suggested that) and a short nap sometimes
What do you least like to do? Gardening, I find it a chore
What’s the one talent you wish you had?
SING. My mother’s 10 brothers and sisters could all sing in the church choir, but singing (or playing an instrument)
is not in my genes.
One thing you refuse to eat? Quiche ( Real men call it egg and bacon Pie !) Ed. )
I’m glad I’m around to see my grandchildren grow up
What was your best break in life? Being healthy, my best mate of 57 years died too young
What was your happiest birthday party? Everyone Celebrating with family and friends
Who’s your most memorable character?
Douglas Bader, real character who lost his
legs at war and got back into a fighter
plane again Reach for the Sky a book and
a film
Currently, you are reading what ?
Lou Richards Wonderfull life
If you were an animal what would you be ?
Magpie
Are you a dog or a cat person? Dog
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FROM YOU FOUNDATION
REPORTER
Checking in on Possum¹s Project
Gday Diamond Creek,
I will be travelling to Goroka on the 24th
September for meetings in Goroka with
the Hospital, the Provincial Health
Administration and the Rotary Club of
Goroka.
This will include discussing and refining
their wish list and deciding on the best
approach including seeking matching
funds from the Foundation and/or Aus
Aid.
The amount in the account is
approximately $35,400. The response
from the District was one of the most
pleasing aspects of the year as DG. When
I travel to Goroka I plan to take with me
our first contribution a portable
ultrasound machine.
I am also waiting on the Rotary Club of
Goroka to receive a TE number which will
permit it to receive containers through
the Port of Lae which will allow the
release and delivery of containers
addressed to the Club to be speeded up.
Once I receive that number, we will be
packing a container at the DIK store for
shipping. This will contained a number of
items in the Essendon DIK store we have
identified as suitable for and have been
reserved for the Goroka Hospital, now
called the Eastern Highlands Provincial
Hospital. The container will also include
those many mothers and baby packs
which were organised by Ruth Little at
the RC of Rosanna as well as those
contributed by others around the District.
Regards PDG David"
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Hi All at Diamond Creek,
We boarded the Golden Eagle on the Trans Siberian Railway last
Sunday, behind a P36 Steam Locomotive. Top speed is 125 Klms towing
245 tons of train. We are now adjusting to our compact cabin, and the
rocking motion of the train.
There are 75 passengers on the train. There are 7 of us Aussie's,
Americans, Canadians, a few Germans and 1 Dutch. A good mixture of
nationalities.
At each stop we have been doing tours with local guides and learning a
lot about the Russian culture and History.
Our first stop after Moscow was Kazan, then Yekaterinburg, and
Novosibirsk the fourth largest city in Russia. Today is a day on the train
traveling across Siberia to Irkutsk, which is know as the Paris of Siberia.
We are having a great time. All the best to all at Diamond Creek RC.
Bye for now,
Geoff and Glenda. The Travellers.
GEOFF & GLENDA SWANINGAROUND
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Phone 03 9438 3044
Fax: 03 9438 4070
Rotary Grace
O Lord and giver of all good
We thank you for our daily food
May Rotary friends and Rotary ways,
help us to serve you all our days.
Advance Australia Fair
Australians all let us rejoice,
For we are young and free;
We've golden soil and wealth for toil,
Our home is girt by sea;
Our land abounds in Nature's gifts
Of beauty rich and rare;
In history's page, let every stage
Advance Australia fair!
In joyful strains then let us sing,
"Advance Australia fair!"