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On the Cover
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Bulletin V ol um e 20 I ss ue 3 9 8t h M a y 20 12 RI President Kalyan Benerjee Rotary Club of Vapi Governor David Anderson Rotary Club of Yea AG Pat Miller Rotary Club of Diamond Creek Club Officers President Alan Jones Vice President PP Clyde Hulme President Elect Steve Crosling Secretary & Attendance Eileen Gatt Treasurer & Public Officer Greg Adams
Australian Rotary Health Supporting healthier minds, bodies and communities through research, awareness and education. Our guest speaker tonight will bring us up to date on this fantastic research fund.
May is Rotary Bowelscan Month
Directors and Standing Committees Club Administration PE Steve Crosling Membership John Egan Public Relations PP Bev Baker, Service Projects PP Alan White Rotary Foundation PP Linda Gidlund
Who ya gunna call ! President Alan Jones Secretary Eileen Gatt Treasurer Greg Adams
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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
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the program/up and coming calendar and who’s doin what 8th May 2012 Tuesday
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Australian Rotary Health John Leadbeater
Attend: bank on Tina, Chair: on the busses John Beans: Greg, Door man: newbie Carol Art Work: RYPEN, RYLA LLINDA Prize: Uncle Aurfer.
15th May 2012 Tuesday
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Donydji Program Jon Baly
Attend: Themorter Road, Chair: 1st Mate Jacqui Beans: Greg, Door man: newbie (spell it rite) Warwick Art Work: Miss Pat Prize: Greg the builder
22nd May 2012 Tuesday 29th May 2012 Tuesday
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Rotarian behind the badge Greg Paull
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Club Ass
2nd June 2012 Saturday 7.00 PM - 11.30 PM
20th Birthday bash
life's events May 9 Linda Knight—birthday May 10 Lillias and Cliff anniversary May11 Peter Hodge joined Rotary 1 year ago May 25 Ann and Ern—anniversary May 25 Geoff Swan birthday
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from the president keeping up with the joneses! “Man is always inclined to be intolerant towards the thing, or person, he hasn't taken the time adequately to understand... “- Robert R. Brown All of us are guilty at one time or another of making judgements, sometimes snap judgements. But as Rotarians we spend a lot of time thinking about the needs of others, particularly those who are disadvantaged. We try to put programs in place that will better their lives and give them a healthier future. However it is also important for the future of our club that we learn to understand our own members. Recently I was asked about the retention rate of members at the Rotary Club of Diamond Creek. One of the comments that I made in my response was: “I believe that each member is not a membership number, but a real person - a person with a family, a job, and specific skills and abilities unique to themselves.” This is why I think it is very important that as a club, we get to know our members, understand their circumstances and be able to show empathy if needed. This can only make for a better Rotary Club. It is not just a case of getting to know our members, but we should also know and appreciate their immediate family. Often we mention “partners”, however the partner does not have to be a spouse, the partner can be a child, a sibling, a grandchild or anyone else. Family support is really valuable and a supportive family can make or break a person in any organisation. At the very least, family involvement increases the club’s manpower (essential for events like the Town Fair), however more importantly the backing of family members strengthens the club and enhances fellowship and friendships.
also have a greater understanding of their talents and capabilities. When asking a member to take on a role, it is important to match them to something according to their interests and skills. We want our members to be challenged, but we also want them to be comfortable with that challenge! We do not want them to feel overwhelmed and leave the organisation. This year we have been fortunate in that many of our Board and Committee Chairs have had real passion for their area of responsibility and this has made them a joy to work with. It is also important that we understand when a member needs to step back from a role. We all have lives outside of Rotary and sometimes those lives mean that a person cannot undertake a role at a certain time. It is important that we do not try to foist something upon them, but to be supportive because in time, they may be able to assume another position. Circumstances at this time have made me think strongly about succession planning in the club. As we reflect upon the past twenty years of our club, it is important that we also look to the future and ensure that there is strong leadership to grow and develop the club’s potential. So often we speak about gaining new members, but retaining the existing members is paramount for our ongoing success. We can only do this by knowing and understanding the people who make up the membership of the Rotary Club of Diamond Creek.
past presidents Brian Bowen 1978-1979 Heidelberg North Bob Eycken 1983-1984 Alperton UK John McCrohan 1992-1993 Ron Gordon 1993-1994 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 Joe Di Natale 2003-2004 Geoff Swan 2004-2005 John Gatt 2005-2006 John Arthur 2006-2007 Linda Gidlund 2007-2008 Alan White 2008-2009 Pat Millar 2009-2010 Clyde Hulme 2010-2011
Alan Jones
By getting to know our members, we
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as it happened Sergeant Rob introduced our stand-in President Rod McKenzie. President Alan was unable to attend. John Egan led the Grace. introduced the toast.
Pat Millar
Guest Bob Eycken from the Rotary Club of Mansfield (ex RC Diamond Creek) introduced himself. John Gatt introduced Christopher Knight our guest, Christopher's Mum, Linda Knight and our ex PP Clyde Hulme who was visiting for the night. Apologies: Tina, Geoff, Sharraine, Alan J. Make-ups - The Board Members who attending the Board Meeting. Rob Lloyd, John and Eileen Gatt and Pat Millar for attending the combined Presidents Meeting for Group 1 (27/4/12). Pat Millar AG visit to Whittlesea (23/4/12). Belated make-up for Roger Knight and Pat Millar for attending Rotary Club of Preston (18/4/12). Rob Lloyd reported that Brian Bowen was not well and he has had his driver's licence revoked. Rob will organise with Betty to bring him to the meetings he would like to attend and a roster will be be organised for Brian to be taken home. Ern reported that a Probus meeting was being held on the 2nd May. They had 79 applicants. Meeting will be held at 12.30pm with members to pick the Committee and President. The expect that early June everything will be settled. John McCrohan and John Lewis (RC Eltham and Probus Chair) to assist. The Probus Club will be a vehicle for meeting people in the community. Rob Lloyd stated that there would be a Conference meeting on Monday 7th May at McDonalds in Diamond Creek for 7.00 start. There will be Defibulator training on either the 23rd or 30th of the month.
Anzac Day was very wet and we had 11 members attending, Rod said that he was pleased, particularly in light of the hand we had in the event. The Rotary Club has quite a history concerning the War Memorial and the subsequent Anzac Day ceremonies. There was also a very large attendance given the weather was so awful. Unofficial Incoming Board Meeting on Monday 14th May at McDonalds for 7.30pm. PUN - "Roger Knight said anyone that does the Sarge should be Knighted!!" Roger then went on to introduce the guest speaker - his son Christopher who will graduate from the Police Academy on the 22 June, 2012. Christopher worked at Safeway in Eltham at night before he took on the Prep course at Victoria Police. Christopher has to do 33 weeks in total of which 24 weeks are in the Academy and 12 weeks, spent doing exams, the Law Defensive firearms course (which takes a week to qualify). At the end of the 12 weeks, Christopher was sworn in as a Constable and a pay rise. Victoria Police is the only one that pay you to train. He has had placements at Heidelberg, Diamond Creek. also on road assignments and drug & alcohol. Christopher would like to get experience in all types of policing, then specialise. Well done Christopher. Rod finished with a saying for the day " It's your attitude that determines your altitude." Raffle $54.00
Fines $41.00
Rod has not forgotten the Presidential role on how to be the head honcho and run a meeting, well done Rod as stand-in President. Cheers Pat.
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Present Alan Jones, Rod Mackenzie, Eileen Gatt, Bev Baker, Linda Gidlund, Greg Adams ,Alan White, John Egan. Apologies: Steve Crosling Treasurer’s Report General Report .No formal report, nothing has changed from the last Board meeting. BAS statement done. Town Fair may use Pay Pal for reason of cost at 2%.Banks will contact club office holders. Greg Adams suggested that he set up a Pay Pal account for the Town Fair with the idea of using it for the District Conference in March. Moved. Rod Mackenzie Seconded Alan White Changemaker Award, Presidential Citation & Club of the Year Presidential Citation – Alan Jones has presented the form Governor’s Citation – Alan Jones is waiting for the DG to give us the form to fill in in May. Club of the Year – Alan Jones Club Administration Club Leadership Plan: Alan reports that PE position not filled .The three year plan is to be generated by Bev Baker and Alan White with Rod Mackenzie as back up and to be ratified at AGM. President Elect position needs to be filled. A club member has been approached. Three year plan- Alan Jones wants three people to work on the plan. District Assembly. Alan White attended and thought it was quite good.Bev Baker felt it was a very positive PR group. Thank you to Linda Gidlund and Bob Eycken for presenting Shelter Box. General discussion on Risk Management Officer rather than Protection officer. Will wait for job description from District do will follow up. Diamond Creek Changeover – Tuesday 26th June Diamond Creek’s 20th Anniversary – Saturday 2nd June Function: All invites have been sent. Homestay available for PDG's New Polo Shirts: Arthur will continue investigating. Vocational Wall of Hands – progress? Jacqui Hodge needs help, club to be asked. New Generations Youth Exchange 1Beatriz – Still require another host family.Plenty Valley Chiristian College to be asked. Outbound Youth Exchange for next year -Interviews to be arranged. Roster of Diamond Creek Members at Rotaract Meetings- a Diamond Creek member should attend every third meeting. New Interact Club – potential at St Helena Secondary College Alan Jones will follow up. The Science Experience. Sharraine will follow up. International Service District Governor’s Project – Goroka General Hospital – Alan J Donation from Diamond Creek DG will give a date Ongoing projects at Goroka. Sister Club Agreement – Rotary Club of Patan Durbar Square, Nepal Alan Jones is investigating this literacy project with DIK. Public Relations Placement of Large Metal signs in Diamond Creek – Warwick to follow up Materials for displays, expos etc.Alan Jones will look at library for displays. Advertorial pages in Leader Press for 20 th Birthday. Not yet followed up. Advertisement to be in issue two weeks prior, so action needed now. Alan Jones to follow up . Close of Meeting 9.30pm
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Wear a hat to the meeting and make a $5 donation to Rotary Health. Prizes for: “Most Unique Hat” & “The Hat that Closely Depicts Your Personality”
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Please make welcome our Guest Speaker President Elect John Leadbeater
Cool Hat eh Mr President !
Australian Rotary Health is one of the largest independent health research funds in Australia. Since its establishment in 1981, Australian Rotary Health has provided almost $29 million in funding for health research in Australia. Why research? Because we’re committed to supporting health for all Australians, present and future. Most of the advances of modern medicine have improved or saved countless lives. These advances couldn’t have been made without the help of medical researchers. The funds we provide are vital in supporting the research that seeks to cure or prevent ill health in your community. By supporting Australian Rotary Health, you’re putting your name to a cause that’s fighting against a large number of health problems including arthritis, diabetes, kidney disease, spinal injury, mental illness and a number of different types of cancer.
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The Diamond Creek Rotary Town fair 2012 starts in
145 days
Conference 2013 starts in
318 days
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