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No. 42561 - Tuesday, July 31, 2012 - A002977L

Weekly bulletin of the Rotary Club of Bendigo Inc. - Chartered 30th July 1925 - District 9800

PRESIDENT’S REPORT the title, this program is as much about acquiring Rotary Knowledge in an accelerated timeframe, ideal for those newer members. For those interested in attending this program, the fee will be covered by the club.

Welcome and intro of our guests

Zsofia (Zsofi) Szabo, our Youth Exchange Student from Hungary Colin Clarke, Rotary Club of Kangaroo Flat We hosted the District Governor Dennis Shore and his wife Lynda at our meeting today - we had a very solid turnout to showcase our club, so a big thanks to those who were able to make it, and special mention to Hugh Wheeler who flew in from Fiji that morning to make the meeting!. Thanks also to Sergeant (Greg) Bickley for a great job the past two weeks.

On item that popped out of the DG’s presentation was Rotary Leadership Institute - now coming to Bendigo (if sufficient numbers confirmed) run over three half day Sunday Morning sessions, first 19/8, then 9/9 then 30/9. Let me know ASAP if you are interested - whilst I applaud the use of the word leadership in

DG Dennis Shore, Rotary Club of Hawthorn and Lynda Shore.

Messages (from We Care / Members)

Val Broad – now in rehab at St John of God Bendigo and very appreciative of the wishes of the Club and members. Rosalie made a visit earlier in week and reported Val to be in good spirits.

Coxxy (that is Alan Cox) – now at No 16 Stella Anderson on Barnard Street, a number of Alan’s Rotary friends are keeping in touch.

Zsofia gave her first talk to the club and recounted the last week at school which is still all a bit new, and not yet knowing too many. Zsofia enjoyed her host

COMING UP 7-Aug

Rosy Penelli and Kurt Walder

Australian Fleece Competition Recipient charity: epilepsy

14-Aug

Andrew Skewes, Director

La Trobe University Bendigo Campus

21-Aug

Stan Liacos, Dir. City Futures

City of Greater Bendigo

28-Aug

Zsofia Szabo

Hungary

Report from AFC 2012, Recipient's reply Developing La Trobe’s Bendigo Campus, and Bendigo as a university town Bendigo’s major projects – the last five years, today and the next five years Incoming Exchange Student

brother’s birthday on Saturday. Well done Zsofia on 2010/2011 for those families in need following the your first talk and I’m sure it won’t take you too long devastating Rochester Floods and another $9,668 last year. Gordon thanked the combined clubs, and advised to settle in at school. the fund would be left open for further donation in ROTARY BUSINESS case of any future events.

Fellowship – Bill Gray announced to members our first fellowship event for the year - mark 26th August Vibe Alive – Indigenous Youth Festival – Note the 2012 (Sunday Afternoon) in your diary. Andrew and Club have decided to withdraw our offer to cater the the committee have arranged a “sit down” luncheon two morning crew breakfasts at this event due to a at Domaine Asmira, Gibb Road, Toolleen for 12.15, number of circumstances. Thanks for those members followed by a visit to Jasper Hill Winery thereafter. who offered to help out.

Bill informed the members that Jasper Hill is open Backyard Blitz in Charlton – an initiative of RC one day per year - so some great manoeuvring by of Kangaroo Flat and all Cluster Clubs encouraged to participate on Saturday 13/10/12 to help out some Andrew I believe to fit us in. families in Charlton struggling to get back to normal Combined Night Meeting (with Bendigo Strathdale) after the floods in 2011. Would be great if we have a - at All Seasons Tuesday 18 September 2012 a car or two (or even a bus) of keen volunteers. More 6.30pm for 7.00pm start “Villian or Hero” - a true later. story presented by novelist Robin DeCrespiney who provides some background to her recently released NEXT WEEK book through Penguin “The People Smuggler”. More Our guest speaker next week is Rosey Panelli, Epilepsy Australia whom are this year’s beneficiary from the info later - mark this one in your diary!

Vocational Service - John Krakowiak advised the Bendigo Fleece Competition run at the Sheep & Wool meeting that Literacy Week is near, and the Club Week in Bendigo- our own Kurt Walder will provide would again seek volunteers to come along with a the background to the competition and introduce our book and read to the young children at a local school guest. (most likely Kennington again). This was a great GUEST SPEAKER SUMMARY success last week and I encourage members to see District Governor Dennis Shore was introduced by John and support this initiative.

Chairman for the day Hugh Wheeler and received a Camp Getaway - Past President Wayne Smith warm welcome from members present.

read out a letter received from Paul Kirkpatrick Dennis gave a concise and very pertinent presentation acknowledging the marvellous donation of $10,000 and listed 13 challenges for the Club to take on board:from our club toward the kitchen redevelopment. The 1. Live this year’s theme “Peace through Service” club receives “credits’ for this donation - meaning we 2. Membership - provide Vision and Mission, and a can utilise for an event/camp we may wish to sponsor/ roadmap to existing and new members. donate.

3. Implement your Plan and utilise the Club Visioning Combined Rotary Club of Bendigo Disaster Relief Exercise (Dennis even mentioned the Rotary Club Fund - I provided an update to members following of Melbourne were doing this!). receipt of a letter from Past District Governor 4. Rotary and the Community - Dennis has set a Gordon McKern. The fund provided $142,014 during date of 21/4/13 to be “Rotarians at Work Day”

PRESIDENT Brian Figg

SECRETARY Kaye Graves

TREASURER Wayne Smith

PAST PRESIDENT Wayne Smith

BOARD MEMBERS: Vocational Service - John Krakowiak President Elect - Tom Seddon New Generations - Phil West Club Service - Garry Gunnell Rotary Foundation - Hugh Wheeler Community Service - Libby Hughes International Service - Valerie Barker Editor: Noel Hobley noelhobley@bigpond.com - Distribution: The Terrace theterrace@phs.org.au Correspondence: PO Box 131, Bendigo, 3552

across communities in Victoria, doing a hands on local project to promote the powerful message of Rotary to the public.

5 Participate in other Signature Programs - City to Surf volunteering, Celebrating Women in Rotary were examples (though we have some closer to home).

6. Rotary Foundation - continued support from Clubs and Members essential for the Foundation to continue to thrive.

7. Peace Youth Forum - upcoming in three world locations, with District 9800 looking to send representatives to Hiroshima. Dennis was proud to mention that the District has sponsored a Rotary Peace Scholar every year since inception of program - the only District in the world to do so.

8. Rotary International Presidential Citation - Dennis encouraged the Club/ President to aim for this.

9. Rotary Leadership Institute - in three half days learn the ins and outs of Rotary which could Anniversaries BIRTHDAYS:

August 7 to August 13 Jack Svanosio Aug 7, Glenn Reilly Aug 8, Jack Gallagher Aug 11.

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ROTARY INDUCTIONS: WEDDING Nil ANNIVERSARIES: ROSTER

Chairman Sergeant at Arms Corporals Cashiers Regalia Reception Grace Four Way Test

take 3-5 years otherwise!. A local “chapter” is proposed for Bendigo on Sunday 19/8/12 first half day dependant on numbers (then 9/9 and 21/10).

Contact President Brian if you are interested ASAP - would be great to see 4-5 members register.

10.Make your club a “Welcoming Club” for visitors, guests and members.

11.Look within - support Rotary and Club core values.

12.Support your President during their year.

13.Promote and attend the next District 9800 Conference in Albury early March 2012.

Dennis was warmly applauded for the quality and length of his presentation, and I know afterwards I received very strong positive feedback from members.

Thank you Dennis and Lynda for visiting our club.

Yours in Rotary Brian Figg President

OS Please note Barry Ackerman will be taking leave from August 11 to September 20. Barry will be going overseas and unavailable for club meetings and functions.

AUGUST 7 K. Walder T. Seddon P. Hyett D. Ionescu A. Hampton N. Hobley J. Mahoney M. Horne L. Hughes M. Hughes K. Richmond

AUGUST 14 D. Ionescu T. Seddon G. McLeod B. McMahon C. Martin N. Kilby N. Phillips J. Krakowiak B. Penna F. Lean R. McDonald

AUGUST 21 T. Seddon N. Whitfield R. Paulsen B. Perrin C. Martin I. Monotti B. Penna C. Nankervis G. Newton M. O’Rourke M. Paulsen

A Notice for Chairman - To assist the President and as a courtesy to guest speakers, when the president calls for visiting Rotarians and guests to be introduced, the Chairman for the day is asked, please, to stand and introduce the guest speaker by name with the comment that he/she will be more formally introduced later in the meeting.

Members are reminded that if for any reason you are unable to fulfil the duty for which you are rostered it is your responsibility to arrange a replacement

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