Youth—Simone Wong,

District Youth Secretary Duty Officers—Judy Mason, Len Mason

The Board of Murwillumbah

Central Rotary Club

next meeting date—

at Michael Grisedale’s house

Monday July 15 at 6.00pm.

Tonight’s Muster

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A weekly news update for members and guests of

Rotary Club of Murwillumbah Central Inc. Rotary International Club Number 17900 100% PHF Club (2012) 100% EREY Club (2012)

Meeting—6.00 for 6.30 pm EST or DST, At Murwillumbah Golf Club Mail to—PO Box 33 Murwillumbah NSW 2484

108108 YEARSYEARS

Tuesday July 16 2013

It’s not too late to come to either or both the above events. On Saturday come to the Sausage Sizzle and Cake Stall outside Mitre 10 in Wollumbin Street anytime

between 8.00am and 12 noon. The best cakes are for the early starters!

On Sunday be at Knox Park at 9.00am to get the map and question sheet. This will be a great social day with

plenty of time at Sheepstation Creek Picnic Area to talk and relax.

The route home can either be to retrace the route we came by going back through Kyogle, or by going through

the Border Ranges National Park

along the Tweed Range Scenic

Drive. This is more direct and you

may stop at other points of interest

in the National Park. Have fun.

In the spirit!

Mt Warning AM movie night Friday July 26

Invitation to serve on District Committees 2014-2015

Ten Pin Bowls July 19

D9640 District Governor—

Tony Heading

D9640 Assistant Governor—

Anne Egan

Club Office Bearers BOARD OF DIRECTORS

President—

David Vickers-Shand

Vice President & Pres Elect—

Judy Mason

Immediate Past President—

Jack Heffernan

Secretary —

Peter Sochacki

Treasurer—

Michael Grisedale

Membership Director—

Len Mason

Public Relations Director—

Denis Hallworth

Club Administration Director—

Denis Hallworth

Service Projects Director—

Judy Mason

Rotary Foundation Director—

Anni Brownjohn

CHAIRMEN OF COMMITTEES

Club Program Chair—

Richard Johnston

Community Service Chair—

Jack Heffernan

International Service Chair—

David Vickers-Shand

Vocational Service Chair—

Bob Shepherd

Youth Service Chair—

Diedri Shepherd

Social Activities Chair—

Bob Shepherd

Club Protection Officer—

Michael Grisedale

College of Presidents Chair—

Denis Hallworth

OTHER POSITIONS

Bike Ride 2011/12—

Michael Grisedale

Tony Worrad

Barry Lack

Noel Graham

Tweed Banana Festival—

Michael Grisedale

Sergeants—

Noel Graham

Ian Baker

Heads & Tails—

Noel Graham

Ian Baker

District Office Bearers FROM WHERE I SIT by David We had a invigorating look at Membership Increase and Retention last Tuesday.

It was a pity that more Members didn‘t see Margarita Rickard‘s presentation, but

those who did, garnered some good ideas, which Membership Director Len, Bob

Shepherd and I will talk about over the next weeks.

There was a guest attended in the shape of Warren O‗Brien, whom I am

reasonably sure will turn his Guest Status into Membership. And Tonny van t‘Riet

attended from RC Murwillumbah, to talk about The Performing Arts Festival,

which is imminent, and at which we have for many years presented one of the

major awards. And will do so this year as well - just another of the many projects

we have for the younger members of our Community.

It was a graceless sort of Tuesday. What does that mean? Well, those who were

there know. Those who return this week will find out then. It seemed to be

acceptable, and the remaining Members will have a chance to say what they think

on Tuesday.

This week, another District Officer comes calling, this time Simone Wong,

District Youth Service Chair, and Immediate Past President of RC Mount

Warning AM. She will talk to us about the many Youth Services projects in which

we can involve ourselves on an ongoing basis. And as you know, we have one on

foot right now, which is the National Youth Science Forum, at which we are

sponsoring two young ladies from Murwillumbah High School, Erin Ganser and

Emily White. In addition we have part sponsored George Kettle to attend the

International Youth Science Forum in London later this year..

The Rotaract Club, which we sponsored, meets on the second and fourth

Wednesdays each month at the Murwillumbah Golf Club. It is a light-hearted

meeting, and well worth the effort of some more Members to attend as Guests.

Attendance at the Rotaract meeting qualifies as a make-up if you have missed our

own meeting. President Ema Marks is working hard, and deserves as much help

and encouragement as we can give.

The Banana Festival draws closer. Queen Candidate Tammy Dundon has two

events this weekend - a Cake Stall at the Sausage Sizzle on Saturday morning, and

a Car Observation Rally on Sunday, departing Knox Park at 09.00 (9am). And

we‘re back at Tweed Ten Pin Bowl on Friday night July 19 at 7.00pm for the

return match. Now that our members have recovered the use of their legs and their

backs are stronger for the exercise we may perform much better. More activities

to come.

We are raffling a motor cycle! We thought it wasn‘t possible. But Denis, Michael,

and the writer have proved it can be done. See us for access to the Banana Festival

Office, to put the motor cycle on show and garner some ticket sales. Any time you

can give to sit outside the Banana Festival office is worthwhile. In the first week

we have sold nearly three books, nearly 60 tickets or in value nearly $300. It is

surprising who buys tickets, people who do not seem likely buy one for their son

or husband because they live on a property of a few acres and see the value of

having a farm bike. David and Denis have keys so we are able to sell when the

Festival office is closed.

In all these projects, and others as we go, this small Club is Leading the Way, to

ENGAGE ROTARY AND CHANGE LIVES. Let‘s keep it going.

Thought of the day

"How can I lose to such an idiot?"

- A shout from chessmaster Aaron Nimzovich (1886-1935)

THE OBJECT OF

ROTARY

To encourage and foster

the ideal of service as a

basis of worthy enterprise

and, in particular, to

encourage and foster

1 The development of

acquaintance as an

opportunity for service

2 High ethical standards

i n b u s i n e s s a n d

p r o f e s s i o n s ; t h e

recognition of worthiness

of all useful occupations;

and the dignifying by each

Rotarian of his occupation

as an opportunity to serve

society

3 The application of the

ideal of service by every

Rotarian to his personal,

business and community

life

4 The advancement of

i n t e r n a t i o n a l

understanding, goodwill

and peace through a world

fellowship of business and

professional men united in

the ideal of service

NOTES

of the things

we think, say or do.

1 Is it the TRUTH ?

2 Is it FAIR to all

concerned ?

3 Will it build GOODWILL

and BETTER

FRIENDSHIPS ?

4 Will it be BENEFICIAL to

all concerned ?

TRANSFER MEETING Our meeting of Tuesday July 23 has been transferred to this meeting on

Wednesday July 24 at Kathmandu Kitchen,.Kingscliff.

There are two ways to build a successful company. One is

to work very, very hard to convince customers to pay high

margins. The other is to work very, very hard to be able to

afford to offer customers low margins. They both work.

We're firmly in the second camp. It's difficult—you have to

eliminate defects and be very efficient. But it's also a point

of view. We'd rather have a very large customer base and

low margins than a smaller customer base and higher

margins.

~ Jeff Bezos, CEO of Amazon

GOLF AND WHAT IT ALL MEANS Golf can best be defined as an endless series of

tragedies obscured by the occasional miracle,

followed by a good bottle of beer.

Golf ! You hit down to make the ball go up. You

swing left and the ball goes right. The lowest score

wins, on top of that, the winner buys the drinks.

If you find you do not mind playing Golf in the

rain, the snow, even during a hurricane, here's a

valuable tip ........ your life is in trouble.

Golfers who try to make everything perfect before

taking the shot rarely make a perfect shot.

A 'gimme' can best be defined as an agreement

between two golfers ...neither of whom can putt

very well.

An interesting thing about Golf is that no matter

how badly you play, it is always possible to get

worse.

Golf's a hard game to figure.One day you'll go out

and slice it and shank it, hit into all the traps and

miss every green.The next day you go out and for

no reason at all you really stink.

If your best shots are the practice swing and the

'gimme putt', you might wish to reconsider this

game.

Golf is the only sport where the most feared

opponent is you.

Golf is like marriage, If you take yourself too

seriously it won't work, and both are expensive.

The best wood in most amateurs' bags is the pencil.

David Letterman's Top Ten Reasons Why Golf Is

Better Than Sex...

#10... A below par performance is considered damn

good.

#09... You can stop in the middle and have a

cheeseburger and a couple of beers.

#08... It's much easier to find the sweet spot.

#07... Foursomes are encouraged.

#06... You can still make money doing it as a

senior.

#05... Three times a day is possible.

#04... Your partner doesn't hire a lawyer if you play

with someone else.

#03... If you live in Florida , you can do it almost

every day.

#02... You don't have to cuddle with your partner

when you're finished.

And the NUMBER ONE reason why golf is better

than sex.....

#01... When your equipment gets old you can

replace it!

The wonders of modern travel!!!!

Why Men Are Like Computers:

10. They have a lot of data but are still clueless.

9. A better model is always just around the corner.

8. They look nice and shiny until you bring them home.

7. It is always necessary to have a backup.

6. They‘ll do whatever you say if you push the right buttons.

5. The best part of having either one is the games you can play.

4. In order to get their attention, you have to turn them on.

3. The lights are on but nobody‘s home.

2. Big power surges knock them out for the night.

1. Size does matter.

A man rubbed a lamp and a genie came out.

The man asked to be stronger than any other man. He was given

the strength to crush bolders.

He asked for the worlds fastest sports car and a ferrari appeared

in front of him.

He then asked to be smarter than any other man on the earth. He

was turned into a woman.

It is only two weeks into the term that, in a calculus class, a

student raises his hand and asks: ―Will we ever need this stuff in

real life?‖

The professor gently smiles and says: ―Of course not – if your

real life will consist of flipping hamburgers at MacDonald‘s!‖

ROTARY GRACE

Oh Lord and giver of all good

We thank thee for our daily food

May Rotary friends and Rotary ways

Help us to serve thee all our days

NEXT WEEK’S MUSTER

Transfer to Wednesday

Jul 24 with Coolangatta

Tweed at Kathmandu

Kitchen, Kingscliff (see

advert inside)

Duty Officers Not required

Apologies and guests must be phoned or faxed to Noel Graham Farm Machinery by 2.00 pm on the day of the meeting or meal paid for. Phone 6672 2555 or fax 6672 2063.

Any late apologies or invitees (after 2.pm) must be phoned direct to Hot Wok Restaurant 6672 4041.

Rotary websites

Club This is the new web site. www.murwillumbah-central-rotary.org.au Club (Facebook) http://www.facebook.com/murwillumbah.central.rotary District—www.rotary9640.org Australia—www.rotary.org.au International—www.rotary.org

Meeting Make-up locations Murwillumbah Monday 6.00pm

Greenhills Reception Lounge Mt Warning AM Wednesday 6.45am

Imperial Hotel

South Tweed Monday 6.30pm South Tweed Sports Club

Tweed Coast Contact for details

Kingscliff Tuesday 6.15pm Cudgen Leagues Club

Coolangatta Tweed Thursday 6.00pm

Greenmount Resort Mullumbimby. Thursday

1st & 3rd—7am Sandbar Café, Brunswick Hd

2nd & 4th—7pm Brunswick Bowls Club

On-Line - Rotary Eclub Next Gen Qld Australia

www.rotaryeclubnextgen.org

Coming programs details

Jul 23—Transfer to Wednesday Jul 24 with Coolangatta Tweed at

Kathmandu Kitchen, Kingscliff (see advert inside)

Jul 30—

Aug 6—Festival of Performing Arts Awards Concert—6.15pm

Aug 13—

Aug 20—

Aug 27—

Sep 3—

Sep 10—

Sep 17—

Sep 24—

Oct 1—

Oct 8—

Oct 15—

Duty Officers

Jul 23—Not required

Jul 30—Peter Sochacki, John Stainlay

Aug 6—Anni Brownjohn, Noel Graham

Aug 13—Denis Hallworth, Jack Heffernan

Aug 20—Judy Mason, Len Mason

Aug 27—Bob Shepherd, Diedri Shepherd

Sep 3—Peter Sochacki, John Stainlay

Sep 10—Anni Brownjohn, Noel Graham

Sep 17—Denis Hallworth, Jack Heffernan

Sep 24—Judy Mason, Len Mason

Oct 1—Bob Shepherd, Diedri Shepherd

Oct 8—

Oct 15—

Oct 22—

Birthdays— July 16 Barry Lack

July 22 Jim Grennan

Anniversaries— July 20 John & Jan Norris

The Club Song

We‘ve come to introduce you to the Murwillumbah Central boys,

The way you know that we‘re around is when you hear the noise,

There‘s tenors, basses, inbetweens, and some just here for show,

But all the same we‘ll sing to you, so boys just ‗Let ‗er go‘.

When Governor Georgie, gave us our charter,

He kissed our Rotaryannes to make it right,

We‘ve come to greet you, because we‘re after,

All the fun and fellowship that‘s going tonight.

So put it there!