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No. 42567 - Tuesday, September 11, 2012 - A002977L
Weekly bulletin of the Rotary Club of Bendigo Inc. - Chartered 30th July 1925 - District 9800
PRESIDENT ELECT’S REPORT
What a great meeting highlighted by an impromptu speech from Colin Burns, as our scheduled guest speaker Jeff Rigby could not make it. We had an update from Zsofi, a presentation to Julie Priest (a guest speaker some months ago) for her Nepal Health Promotion Project and of course Ian (Bear) Coates for an entertaining Sergeants Session. Wonderful to see Val Broad back at the club, and also Geoff McLeod whom has been overseas for a number of months. Barry Penna was noted with the shades on following some recent eye surgery. Sounded like a fantastic vocational visit last Tuesday to the Tramways which was very well attended, thanks to Tom and Jos for hosting, and I believe any surplus funds were donated to Tram No 8 restoration! A few more vocational visits are planned – Peter Readings new SIGN-A-RAMA premises and Reillys of Bendigo – details later.
Zsofi gave a quick update of her recent weeks attending an AFL match in Melbourne, down to Castlemaine to visit friends and also getting far more comfortable at school and now enjoying the experience - Girton perhaps can be a bit daunting for newcomers at first, particularly when everyone is peaking a foreign language, ie English!. Sounds like Zsofi is getting to know and love the school - as the vast majority of our Exchange Students end up doing.
PRESIDENT Brian Figg
SECRETARY Kaye Graves
Rotary Business
Rotary District 9800 GSE Farewell (off to Cambridge) - Rockbank 30/9/12 12.45pm $25 per head.
The Club is sponsoring Elizabeth Nuttall and would be great to have some club presentation at the farewell lunch. Myself and Hugh Wheeler are heading down – certainly room in the car for other members to join us. Leaving Bendigo at 11.00am back around 4.00pm. See me if you would like to come along. Honorary Membership
The Board were delighted that their offer of Honorary Membership to Warren Cambridge, whom we know has not been in the best of health, was very warmly received. Warren maintains a strong interest in the club via the Fossicker and staying in contact with some of his Rotary friends. Warren advised me that his health has improved and he is hopeful of getting along occasionally to Club Meetings. Probus Club of Sandhurst
Commerative function on Tuesday 2 October 2012 – I am unable to attend, and would appreciate a stand in representative. There is no cost to attend. Please contact / see me if you can attend. Art Show Committee
Myself and Past President Wayne Smith attended a 2012 wrap up event last Wednesday at The Club – 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
we were both really impressed with the teamwork, expertise and experience of the committee required to bring this event together. All are congratulated and commended for the enormous effort and organisation required to “bring home the bacon” as this is the Club’s major fund-raiser.
Planning already underway for 2013. I believe Graeme as Art Show Chair is close to presenting a cheque to the Club – planned for next Tuesday Night’s joint meeting with Bendigo Strathdale at All Seasons. Men’s Health Week (KAYE GRAVES)
Close to 400 attended the Thursday evening Capital Theatre event – with many Rotarians providing a healthy dinner option for attendees, tea/coffee inside, collecting the entry fees and gate security!. Thanks to all those helpers who helped out during the afternoon SPECIAL PRESENTATION and evening - superbly coordinated by Mike Hughes. (VAL BARKER) International Fellowship Event (IAN COATES) Our special guest Julie Priest was invited forward Reminder re the upcoming Combined Night Meeting by Val. Julie had previously given an inspiring (with Bendigo Strathdale) - at All Seasons Tuesday presentation to the Club in May 2012 about her Nepal Health Promotion Project. Subsequently through the 18 September 2012 a 6.15pm for 6.45pm start. network of Rotary, and particularly some great work “Villian or Hero” - a true story presentation by novelist from Garry Gunnell, the club has sourced financial Robin DeCrespiney who provides some background support of $5,000 towards this project through the to her recently released book through Penguin “The Planet Wheeler Foundation via Rotary Australia People Smuggler”. A great opportunity to share World Community Service. Rotary with another Club and also bring along your Some background on Planet Wheeler (not the Hugh partner. Wheeler!) Foundation – established by the Wheeler Cost is $25 pp for two course meal with tea/coffee. Family the original people behind the Lonely Planet We have 34 going at present - RSVPs to be finalised Guide which eventually sold to BBC Discovery in next few days (let Brian Figg know if you are a late Channel. The Family now use funds to support acceptor and we’ll squeeze you in!). international projects and are pleased to support Thanks Bear for coordinating RSVPs. Julie’s Nepal Health Promotion Project. COMING UP 18-Sep
Robing de Crespigny
Villian or Hero” - a true story presentation by novelist Robin DeCrespiney
25-Sep
Karen Quinlan
Bendigo Art Gallery
2-Oct
Wayne Smith
Treasurer
9-Oct 16-Oct
Zsofia Szabo David Lloyd, Manager
Hungary The Capital
23-Oct
Bendigo Youth Choir (TBC)
30-Oct
Vocational Day
Joint meeting with the RC of Bendigo South at All Seasons. 6.45 pm start. Fashion as Art, Exhibitions, and the new Gallery Extension Silverpot to Samoa: RCBs finances, explained Incoming Exchange Student Our new theatre and what it means for cultural programming in Bendigo History of RC Bendigo Club Projects
The Rotary Club of Bendigo is delighted to present a cheque of $5,000 towards this project and we look forward to hearing from Julie on the project progress and outcomes.
fulfilment comes by contributing and making a difference.
Colin presented to me on behalf of the Club a Certificate of Appreciation from the Rotary Club of Apia. Such is Colin’s heartfelt connection with Samoa he asked me to read out the letter - a copy of which and the Certificate are attached to this Fossicker. The Club will formerly respond with a letter of acknowledgement and thanks.
I love one quote attributed to Mr C Burns - “I know that Rotary changes lives, because it changed mine”.
Rebuilding Samoa (COLIN BURNS)
Guest Speaker - Colin Burns
Colin was also the District Chair for RAWCS (Rotary Australia World Community Service) and last night stepped down due to his impending move to Perth.
A big loss for our Club, the District but not I am certain Rotary! - I’m sure a keen Perth based Club will quickly latch on to Colin when he knows where his “digs” are, and invite him to join and no doubt we will hear that club sending a team off to Samoa!!
No doubt I didn’t capture all of Colin’s enthralling Colin gave a moving and inspiring talk to the Club, talk - we will have an opportunity to see Colin from the job opportunity that has presented itself, and what time to time over the coming months. Rotary means to him. Thanks Colin for your impromptu talk - you are an Colin over recent months has been doing some work inspiration to the Club and Rotary. in Victoria for Iluka Resources, a major mineral sands miner, and has been offered senior role overseeing the establishment of a number of mines in WA, most within a vicinity of 300km of Perth. Colin and Sandra have now started looking for a place in Perth. Iluka Resources mine mineral sands from ancient inland sea beds to mainly produce Zircon (used for ceramic coating on tiles), Ilmenite and Rutile (a titanium dioxide product used as a whitening agent for paint and is even that white middle coating on your Smartie! in between the coloured bit and the chocolate - hopefully I forget that when next eating Smarties).
Colin then spoke of his passion for Rotary - and emphasised just that the Rotary gives its members with passion the opportunity and forum to do things and projects that make a significant difference. Obviously Rebuilding Samoa and helping it’s people has been a passion of Colin’s for many years and one of his major joys comes from introducing members whom have not been, to experience the fulfilment of participating in such projects - and those same members wanting to return again and again.
Before stepping away from the podium, I took the opportunity to present Colin Burns with his Paul Harris Fellow Ruby Pin in recognition of his continued voluntary donations to the Rotary Foundation. Not to miss an opportunity, Colin advised the he makes the Foundation his sole choice of charitable donation.
His best year in Rotary was his year as President in Remember next week September 18 - a NIGHT 2003/2004 - the major challenge during that year was meeting at All Seasons as a joint meeting with the relocation of the Art Show which successfully Bendigo Strathdale. came to fruition despite some difficulties. Colin reminded us all that Rotary is a volunteer Enjoy your week. organisation - you can’t be sacked for not doing something or stuffing up!, but enjoyment and President Brian Figg.
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NOTE - NEXT WEEK JOINT MEETING - SEPTEMBER 18 with Rotary Club of Bendigo South at All Seasons
Robin de Crespigny ‘The People Smuggler’ author of
- a true story presentation “Villain or Hero” From Penguin: With enormous power and insight, The People Smuggler tells a story of daily heroism, bringing to life the forces that drive so many people to put their lives in unscrupulous hands. It is an utterly gripping portrait of a man cut loose from the protections of civilisation, attempting to retain his dignity and humanity while taking whatever path he can out of an impossible position. Anniversaries BIRTHDAYS:
September 18 to September 25 Norma Martin Sept. 19, Geoff McLeod Sept. 22. Neil Burdon Sept. 19, John Cartwright Sept. 24
ROTARY INDUCTIONS: WEDDING Jack and Joyce Svanosio Sept. 20, Ken GilANNIVERSARIES: christ and Kaye Graves Sept. 22, Jim and Maureen Mahoney, Barry and Carol Penna Sept. 24. ROSTER
Chairman Sergeant at Arms Corporals Cashiers Regalia Reception Grace Four Way Test
SEPTEMBER 18 N/A N. Hobley G. Clarke I. Coates V. Barker J. Bruce J. Mahoney N. Burdon C. Burns D. Buttolph J. Cartwright
SEPTEMBER 25 B. Ackerman N. Hobley J. Gallagher K. Gilchrist D. Coia N. Cox J. Mahoney T. Dobeli B. Doherty B. Figg J. Flood
OCTOBER 2 N/A N. Bannan M. Horne L. Hughes D. Watts B. McMahon J. Mahoney B. Gray G. Gunnell A. Hampton N. Hobley
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
Rotary District 9800 Group Study Exchange Farewell A joint project between the Hobsons Bay Cluster & the Port Phillip Cluster
Join us to Farewell our RD9800 team as they embark to RD1080 in the Cambridge-Norwich area in the UK Steven Bourke – sponsored by the Rotary Club of Central Melbourne Sunrise Kirsten Brewer – sponsored by the Rotary Club of Brighton North Virginia Loftus – sponsored by the Rotary Club of Camberwell Elizabeth Nuttall– sponsored by the Rotary Club of Bendigo Karen Lillywhite – sponsored by the Rotary Club of Chadstone- East Malvern Team Leader Julie Mason. Rotary Club of Wyndham
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