RCDC
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ROTARY CLUB OF DIAMOND CREEK
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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 Governor
John McCrohan 1992-1993 Ron Gordon 1993-1994
John Gatt Rotary Club of Diamond Creek
Chris Doupe 1994-1995
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Cliff Wearne 1995-1996
Pat Mill
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r Rotary Club of Diamond Creek
Club Officers President Vice President President Elect Secretary Treasurer & Public Officer
Ern Wardell 1996-1997 Rod Mackenzie 1997-1998
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
Steve Sampson 1998-1999 Robin Chapple 1999-2000 Peter Marriage 2000-2001 Rob Lloyd 2001-2002 Bev Baker 2002-2003 Joe Di Natale 2003-2004 Geoff Swan 2004-2005
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 the Rotarians of Diamond Creek. Note: Thedevoured views andby opinions expressed in this newsletter are not necessarily those of the Club or its members
John Gatt 2005-2006 John Arthur 2006-2007 Linda Gidlund 2007-2008 Alan White 2008-2009 Pat Millar 2009-2010 Clyde Hulme 2010-2011
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Alan Jones 2011-2012
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Hi Dennis, I would like to thank you and Diamond Creek Rotary for all your hard work in running the town fair, it was great to be part of this amazing event. Thank you so much for providing the site, tent and riding tickets to include the Diamond Valley Riding Program in the fair. Unfortunately the heat kept many of our students at home but those that did visit really enjoyed the pony rides with the handymount activities, dancing to the music and climbing the rope structure. Many Thanks Again Robyn Griffiths and the Diamond Valley Riding team Suzie Vincent Thank you, thank you, thank you to All the hard working loyal members of Diamond Creek Rotary... Another excellent town fair... The team of men & ladies(& lets be honest, their not young) all put in a massive effort... Once again, well done Rotary!!!!! 3 cheers... November 24 at 11:02pm · Jay English Thanks for the free ride tickets(once we got it sorted), and the look on my kids faces during the fireworks show, it was worth every dollar we spent while there. Thank you to everyone who worked hard to make it happen. November 24 at 11:51pm · Travis Drake I was pretty impressed, an improvement on last year, weather and attraction wise. November 25 at 1:04am · Kerryn Webb Great day, always is. Love the new layout :-) November 25 at 7:24am via mobile · Tash Schick enchanted forest was excellent, thankyou! November 25 at 7:49am · Emma Reed My Mum did deom of Line dancing with her class. At the fair with the subport from me!. Cor it was so hot! :( :) November 25 at 8:12am · Sali Robinson Thank you Rotary, you alway do such a great job. Well done for another successful fair. November 25 at 9:31am via mobile · Cath Fisher Just got home with sore feet and a very tuckered out little dog. I love the new layout. Even though I searched and searched I couldn't find the lady who sells the lemon butter. But I still vote it the *best* Town Fair in many years. November 24 at 5:04pm
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THE PRESIDENTIAL CROSS CHAT XRAY STEVE
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s we head toward the serious part of the festive season we soon
realise how limited our time is as we start to try and squeeze in all of the various social, family and work related functions that seem to crop up at this time of the year, and if you are like me, cause you to step back and wonder if it is all worth the effort. Well – most of it is as we join up with family and friends that we may not have seen all year, or start to prepare for that “one day in December” where we bring great pleasure to our families, children and grandchildren (any great grandchildren out there????) and can sit back in convivial pleasure and let the festivities roll around you. something
we
all
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doing,
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It’s
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background, and the day allows us to relax a bit and enjoy the festive season. All I ask is that we don’t overindulge on the day, or the days following, and that we remember those less fortunate than us who may not have family or the wherewithal to celebrate the festive season. If you can help those people in any way please do so, and do it with the blessings of the festive season. Our Rotary club is also heading to the “end of year” break up but that doesn’t mean that we will be slowing down as we wind up for the year. Just to prompt your memories: Tuesday (4th) – dinner meeting - Foundation Night bring along your 5cent containers. This Sunday (9th) – children’s Christmas party – come one come all. Next Monday – (10th) Rotary Town Fair wrap up meeting. Tuesday (11th) – dinner meeting at Nandos – we need numbers to confirm the booking – also – it’s a partners night. Tuesday (18th) – final meeting – partners night. Please make the effort to attend these meetings and finish the year off on a high note.
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WHAT’S ON, WHO’S ON AND WHEN’S IT ON 4th December 2012 TUESDAY 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Foundation night Attend, Alan W. Chair, Linda Gidlund Cash Greg A, Welcome Sharraine Ballao, Regalia Phil C, Raffle Gift John E.
9th December 2012 SATURDAY 12 noon on Rotary Family Christmas Party
Eltham Lower Park Oval . Club BBQ Available BYO Drinks Food & chair's. Santa arrives 1.30 PM Please bring children's present to value $20.00 wrapped with child's name. All children and Grandchildren Welcome Please advise Geoff Swan of attendance and number of children .
11th December 2012 TUESDAY 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Nando Night partners night 5 cent results Attend, Tina E Chair, Linda G, Cash Sharraine B, Welcome Jacqui H, Regalia Warwick L, Raffle Gift Arthur L.
18h December 2012 TUESDAY 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Christmas Party Night partners night Attend, Rod M, Chair Bev B. Cash Greg A, Welcome Pat M, Regalia Raffle Gift Steve C.
LIFE’S EVENTS Dec 9
Ern Wardell—birthday
Dec 12
Rod Mackenzie joined Rotary 18 years ago Lynne and Rob Lloyd -anniversary
Dec 20
Eileen Gatt joined Rotary 6 years ago
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Life Education Victoria launched their new Van for this area at Yarrambat Primary School on Friday 30th November. There was a strong Rotary presence at the launch with the Rotary Clubs of Diamond Creek (Alan J and Pat), Greensborough and Preston attending. Two students from Yarrambat Primary School spoke about the benefits of Harold and his friends and values that Life Education teaches. Very impressive new DVD presentations were also shown. Joe Di Natale, former member of the Rotary Club of Diamond Creek, has been the link between the club and Life Education Victoria. In the past we have donated to them and also hosted Harold and the Life Education Van at the Town Fair. They are keen to come back and be part of the 2013 Fair. Life Education is a really valuable project for the club to be involved with and hopefully it is something that we can take up again. Alan Jones
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