RCDC
11th
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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
Tonight's meeting an update on your District web site.
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 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 At a recent dinner meeting I joined in a conversation where the topic was the relevance of Rotary, and in particular the Rotary Club of Diamond Creek, to younger members. Admittedly I joined half way through this discussion so I may have missed some pertinent points in the beginning but it none the less started me thinking about our club and its’ future. We recently examined some of the activities that our club had been involved in as well as some planned projects which I am sure creates a sense of accomplishment for the older and longer serving members but the impression I got from the discussion was that there was something missing for younger members or prospective younger members. Does anyone else have the same feeling? I am sure that we do a great job in getting the message out there about the Rotary organisation and the Rotary Club of Diamond Creek, but are we reaching the right audience? Our club is recognised at District level for it’s performance and community involvement and would certainly seem to be attaining the criteria that Rotary International would expect of a club but somehow we are falling into the perceived impression of Rotary being for “the oldies”. Is this what is happening? At our meeting this coming Tuesday we will be looking at e-media, and whilst it may be nice to have a “snappy” web site, “out there” face book or whatever else that may develop electronically we have to be very careful about the demographics. In other words – what is our market, and where are they? Or more to the point – who are they? I know that in the past our club has conducted a number of membership drives that have had some limited success, and I certainly don’t want to dampen the enthusiasm of our current Membership Director and his hard working team but maybe we need to sit down, talk with our younger members and devise some new strategies.
Us oldies
have a pretty fair idea of what Rotary means to us and what Rotary does but how about some feedback from the younger members?
What can “us oldies” tell young
prospective members about Rotary that will make them want to jump up and leap in? And perhaps more importantly what will it be that keeps these younger members involved in our club and involved in Rotary? This Tuesday’s meeting will be a great forum for the new meeting the old, and I have already seen some of the ideas and suggestions but I would like all members to also focus on how we can effectively use these tools. There is a large market out there – we just have to find the right to reach it! And finally – a challenge for our young(er) members: Tell us what you want from Rotary. We may not agree but we will never find out if you don’t tell us. In fact – how about leaving a message on our face book page!!!!!
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WHAT’S ON, WHO’S ON AND WHEN’S IT ON 11th SEPTEMBER 2012 TUESDAY 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Hi Tec night where Mi3taK3s are made at high speed 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.
25th SEPTEMBER 2012 TUESDAY 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM CLUB ASS. Attend, Alan J, Chair, Steve C, Cash Greg A, Welcome Roger K, Regalia Rod M, Raffle Gift Pat M.
2nd OCTOBER 2012 TUESDAY 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM SQUIZ SQUIRRELL—Partners Night - and bring that guest that you have been meaning to ask along. A Conference preview. Attend, David P, Chair, Warwick L, Cash Greg A, Welcome Ern W, Regalia Alan W, Raffle Gift Geoff S.
LIFE’S EVENTS Sept 10
Irene Adams birthday
Sept 16
Emily and David anniversary
Sept 22
John Gatt birthday.
Oct 5
Roger Knight joined this Club
TONIGHT: THE MAN BEHIND THE ANY KEY .
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Hi All at Rotary, Well our trip is nearly over, and we are making our way home. This Pic: we got to ride on the Engine along Lake Baikal in Russia. The largest inland Lake in the World. 400miles long and 50 miles wide by 1 1/2 miles deep. We are currently in Seoul and will be home soon. See you all next week. Regards, Geoff & Glenda Swan. The Travellers.
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UPCOMING EVENT NOT TO MISS Club Meeting 2nd October
From car bombings to meeting Yasser Arafat and making it to the summit of Mount Everest, Mark ‘Squiz’ Squirrell has experienced more than many can dream about. When he headed to the East Timor Crisis in 1999 he was setting out on the adventure of a lifetime. It was a journey that would see him navigate some of the globes most brutal war zones to deliver emergency aid and conquer the worlds tallest mountain. Awarded the coveted “Green Beret” in his role as a commando with the Australian Special Forces, Squiz burned with a passion to put his skills to good use. His enthusiastic innocence was lost as the harsh reality of life in the emergency zone hit home. His aid work took him to countries such as Sudan, Palestine and Afghanistan where he met child soldiers, negotiated with rebels and narrowly escaped imprisonment. To raise awareness he ran the Athens marathon dressed in an Afghan burkha and put together an adventure team, comprising an Israeli and Palestinian. To top it off, Squiz battled thin air, freezing temperatures and malfunctioning equipment to raise the United Nations World Food Progamme flag on top of the world. Whether you enjoy vicariously riding the rapids of someone’s hazardous voyage through life, or whether you want to be inspired by the determination of a man who dared to dream,
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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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