RCDC
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2012
ROTARY CLUB OF DIAMOND CREEK
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past presidents Brian Bowen 1978-1979 Heidelberg North
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Bob Eycken 1983-1984 Alperton UK
RI President Sakuji Tanaka Rotary Club of Yashio, Saitama, Japan
John McCrohan 1992-1993
Governor
Ron Gordon 1993-1994
John Gatt Rotary Club of Diamond Creek AG Pat Miller Rotary Club of Diamond Creek Club Officers President Vice President President Elect Secretary Treasurer & Public Officer
Steve Crosling Alan Jones Bev Baker Greg Paull 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
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
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 ferrarigreg@gmail.com
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. Note: The views and opinions expressed in this newsletter are not necessarily those of the Club or its members
Joe Di Natale 2003-2004 Geoff Swan 2004-2005 John Gatt 2005-2006 John Arthur 2006-2007
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.
Linda Gidlund 2007-2008 Alan White 2008-2009 Pat Millar 2009-2010 Clyde Hulme 2010-2011 Alan Jones 2011-2012
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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: 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.
Greg Adams to follow up. Board voted to
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WHAT’S ON, WHO’S ON AND WHEN’S IT ON 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 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 Possumšs 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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DA GLEN & F F GEO
ND ROU A G N NI SWA
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 . rotary club of diamond creek inc RCDC
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Advance Australia Fair
Rotary Grace
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!"
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.
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