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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

Rotarians and friends

Although I have never seen the TV series, we were certainly “Packed to

the Rafters” on Monday night. I could continue in the same vein with

“there wasn’t enough room to swing a cat” but that’s going a little too far.

Having said that, there did seem to be more than usual attend our

meeting. Was this because the word was out that we have a President

Elect and not only that we have filled all bases and have a President

Nominee. Congratulations to John who has accepted the position as

President Elect and Barb who has put her hat in the ring for President

Nominee. I believe it’s one of the signs of a strong Club to have these two

positions filled ahead of time. Not that I was concerned, but am practical

enough to realise that two years of me as

President would not have been the way

forward. So, congratulations again and we

can look forward to two bumper years to

come.

One of the reasons for a full house was the

presentation of two prizes from The

Mandurah Districts photo competition. Olivia

Plant, who lives in Canning Vale was the winner

of the Youth in Focus prize and DGN Patricia

Schraven asked if the award could be

presented at our meeting, being

somewhat closer to Olivia than

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Mandurah. Olivia brought the whole family and

we had two Mandurah Districts Rotary members

presenting the prize. Then, of course, our very

own Jeff Spickett was the winner in the Open

Section. Thankfully only Evadne was representing

the family, although at one stage it did look as if

the Spickett clan were to attend (without Jeff

knowing). Carole had emergency seating in the

general main section of the Kardinya just in case.

All’s well that ends well, and we got by, the awards

were made and I think everyone went home

happy.

Our guest speaker Phillip Payne was interesting.

We tend to read about the economic advantage

that overseas students bring to W.A. and the

figures, as presented, were eye opening.

I think we are all up to date with the date and

arrangements for this year’s Christmas Dinner on

14 December. A little bit of a heads up, we will,

once again, be asking that you donate canned,

dried or packet food etc. for those less fortunate

this Christmas. Details will be announced soon,

more than likely after the November board

meeting.

Next week we will hold the Melbourne Cup Sweep.

Ian is the bookie for this event and also possibly

the bag man. We have sold all 24 horses in the $2

and $5 raffles. My confession is that I have never

been to a horse race, if you do not count the trots.

Finally our thoughts go out to Bev and Charles. I

for one put in my $2 when Mick was looking for

past motorcyclists. He should have doubled the

fine for those with an accident. I would have had

to put in $4, so better he didn’t.

I do believe that Jeff was interviewed by Kerry

Scott on Radio Fremantle on Monday. If you wish

to catch up on the interview it is in the archive

section on their website.

Yours in Rotary

Neil

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Next Week’s

Guest Speaker 02 November

MATTHEW SCANLON

Matthew is Program Coordinator

at Carine Senior High School and

Chairperson, Fair Game Australia,

a health charity with an innovative

approach to reducing inequality

for under-serviced communities

around Australia - including

Aboriginal and Torres Strait

Islanders - via recycled sports

equipment.

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“International education has been identified as a key

component of the WA Government’s plan to grow and

diversify the State’s economy. While the financial impact

of international education is significant, the benefits of

welcoming an increasing number of international

students to WA go well beyond the purely economic.

International students bring diversity and a cultural

richness to our community, helping to build the State’s

links and relationships with other countries, especially

our trade partners.”

— Philip Payne, CEO, StudyPerth

Source: StudyPerth Philip Payne and speaker chair Kerry Parsons

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it was indeed a full house on Monday night with the presentation of awards from The Mandurah Districts Photography Competition

Certificates, books, and

vouchers were awarded to Olivia

Plant, Winner Youth Section - Landscape for

"Tree of Memories" and to Jeff Spickett, Winner, Open

Section - "Yellow Vista"

Presenting the awards were Gareth Talbot

and Marg Manfield of the Rotary Club of

Mandurah Districts

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Jeff’s winning photo “Yellow Vista”

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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

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BIRTHDAY

Donna Van Trier

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BIRTHDAY

Helen James

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INDUCTIONS

Carole Maxwell

and

Jeff Spickett, 2005

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ANNIVERSARY

Trish & John

Sharp

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ANNIVERSARY

Jacquie & Ian

Pittaway

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ANNIVERSARY

Judy & Winston

Marsh

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ANNIVERSARY

Patty & Jim

Trotter

BIRTHDAYS

Jim Trotter

Freya Taylor

23 24 25 26 27

BIRTHDAY

Selwyn Castles

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29 30

INDUCTION

Fred Soale, 2015

November 2020- ROTARY FOUNDATION MONTH

Wo rld In terac t Week , 2 -8

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VISITING ROTARIANS AND GUESTS, 26 OCTOBER

Philip Payne, Guest Speaker

Marg Manfield, RC Mandurah Districts

Gareth Talbot, RC Mandurah Districts

Evadne Spickett

Ray Purdon, guest of Carole Maxwell

Jemma Langoulant

Jason Langoulant

Tiffany Langoulant

Olivia Plant

Kerry Scott, Fremantle/Curtin Radio

FAMILY OF ROTARY

Our thoughts and best wishes go to Bev and Charles after being “involved in an

accident on his motorbike on Friday. He is currently in Royal Perth trauma ward having

undergone surgery yesterday for a broken hip and also required plastic surgery to his face to

repair bad lacerations to the sides of his mouth. Thankfully his spine and neck are ok — we just

have a long road to recovery ahead of us.”

CONGRATULATIONS

John Sharp and Barb Kitto for accepting the office of President Elect and President

Nominee, respectively

ESCORTED TOURS

Escorted tours for travel in WA in November 2020 are being looked into/ investigated

and an email was sent out to members to see if anyone is interested in joining either

or both of these departures. Please contact Bev for further information on these, or

to indicate your interest.

RCA CHRISTMAS DINNER

Our Christmas Dinner Meeting this year will be held at the home of Kerry

and Abby Parsons Monday, December 14, 2020.

A Christmas Buffet Dinner catered by All seasons Catering will be

provided.

Wine (red and white) will be supplied. Soft drinks will also be provided.

Beer and speciality drinks – BYO

More information will be published in weeks to come.

Christmas Programme will be prepared by Giovanna in coordination

with Abby

ANNOUNCEMENTS & ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

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Rotary History

On 1 August 1912, the Rotary Club of London, Greater London, England, became the first Rotary club in Europe. Although Rotary had already become international in April of that year with the chartering of the Rotary Club of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, the club in the United Kingdom earned Rotary the distinction of being an intercontinental organization. After the London members organized the club, it took a year to receive its charter. Correspondence between General Secretary Chesley R. Perry and charter member Arthur P. Bigelow reveals some of the club members’ questions about joining and paying dues to what was then the National Association of Rotary Clubs, made up of only U.S. clubs. Perry encouraged them to “forget that the word ‘national’ is in the name,” noting that if Winnipeg, London, and others were to join, the association would “simply have to change its name to the Inter-National Association.” Beyond London The London club, along with four U.S. clubs chartered on the same day, increased the worldwide club total to 50. Within a short time, Rotary grew to have eight clubs in England, Ireland (including what is now Northern Ireland), and Scotland. The seven clubs after London and their RI charter dates were: • Glasgow, Strathclyde, Scotland: 1 April 1913 • Belfast, Antrim, Northern Ireland: 1 May 1913 • Dublin, Dublin, Ireland: 1 May 1913 • Edinburgh, Lothian, Scotland: 1 May 1913 • Manchester, Greater Manchester, England: 1 May 1913 • City of Liverpool, Merseyside, England: 1 August 1913 • Birmingham, West Midlands, England: 1 April 1914

Rotary’s presence didn’t extend to mainland Europe until the Rotary Club of Madrid, Spain, received its charter in January 1921.

A unique approach R.W. Pentland, of the Edinburgh club, used his appointment to the 1913-14 Rotary Board of Directors as an opportunity to improve connections among clubs. He gathered club officers in Liverpool in October 1913, seeking to enhance camaraderie and unity and to standardize practices among the Rotary clubs in the United Kingdom. The following May, club representatives met in London and created the British Association of Rotary Clubs (BARC). Pentland reported on the new association to 1913-14 Rotary President Russell F. Greiner, who supported its creation. At the 1914 Rotary Convention, delegates approved a resolution to recognize the British association and its efforts to promote Rotary interests. Clubs could become members of both BARC and the International Association of Rotary Clubs (now Rotary International) through two separate processes, and BARC clubs were actively encouraged to apply for affiliation with the International Association, but that wasn’t required for several years. After more than a year of discussions between the two associations, delegates at the 1922 Rotary Convention in Los Angeles, California, USA, changed the RI Constitution to make provisions for national or territorial units that would operate as administrative units of Rotary International. In particular, they would be empowered to approve applications and issue charter certificates for clubs in the designated territory. The clubs of Great Britain and Ireland, through the BARC, applied for and received such status. After only five years, delegates again changed the constitution to stop creating territorial units but allowed existing units to remain. Rotary International in Great Britain and Ireland (RIBI) is the only territorial unit that remains in Rotary today.

Rotary becomes intercontinental

Members of the Rotary Club of London, Greater London, England — with family,

friends, and entertainer Harry Lauder of the Rotary Club of Glasgow, Strathclyde,

Scotland (front row, second from right) — gathered in London before traveling to

the 1922 Rotary International Convention in Los Angeles, California, USA.

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RCA Board and Officer Positions 2021-2022

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HOSTING ROSTER DUTIES OF HOST

Welcome each Rotarian and Guest to the

meeting

Advise President of arrival of Speaker and

special guests

Issue badges and indicate location of

Attendance Officer

At conclusion of meeting, collect members’

badges for the box

Ensure all guest badges have been

collected

MOST IMPORTANT

If you are unable to be Host on the night

allocated, it is your responsibility to

provide a replacement

SEPTEMBER

07 Mick Donnes

14 Martin Houchin

21 Greg James

28 Public holiday - no meeting

OCTOBER

05 Shelley Konig

12 Gail McCulloch

19 Winston Marsh

26 George Lewkowski

NOVEMBER

02 Giovanna McKay

09 Keith McNaught

16 Bev Moffat

23 Abby Parsons

30 Kerry Parsons

DECEMBER

07 Ian Pittaway 14

Rod Rate (Christmas Meeting)

Guest Speaker Chair shall:

Read the Bulletin in advance and then contact Program Officer for CV of speaker

Arrive at Dinner Meeting venue at least 30 minutes before starting time

Greet the Speaker at entrance

Introduce the Speaker to President and at least four Rotarians

Assist Speaker to setup his/her audio/visual and any other aids

Show Speaker the Menu; order and pay for Speaker’s meal (to be reimbursed by

Attendance Officer); and show Speaker where to sit down for dinner on

President's table and where to speak

Advise Speaker to speak for 20 minutes including questions

Introduce Speaker by name and topic when requested by Sergeant or President

Formally introduce Speaker by written CV addressing name, vocation,

qualifications, family (if appropriate), interests and lastly topic

Chair the speaker session allowing one question per Rotarian or Guest

Terminate session with presentation of gift (from Secretary)

Escort Speaker to door after meeting

Rotarians asking Questions

Upon recognition by the Speaker Chair, Rotarians:

should stand and introduce themselves

may ask one question and refrain from prefacing question with a statement

The Speaker shall be afforded all courtesies of a guest

GUEST SPEAKER CHAIR DUTIES