RCDC
11th
Decemb er
2012
ROTARY CLUB OF DIAMOND CREEK
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District 9790
rotary club of diamond creek inc. past presidents
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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
Printed by Coventry & Co. Real estate Greensborough contact Irene Adams 0416000453
Alan Jones 2011-2012
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THE PRESIDENTIAL CROSS CHAT XRAY STEVE
Last
Sunday was the Rotary
Club
of
Diamond
Creek’s
course Uncle Arthur for organising it all.
children’s Christmas party held
The meeting Tonight is at Nandos
at the Eltham Lower Park on a
restaurant
windy
sunny
where the much anticipated 5 cent
It was fantastic to
challenge will be finalised. I know
but
afternoon.
lo v e ly
in
that
there with their children and
speculation on who had the most 5
grandchildren – a truly multi-
cent pieces and who “guesstimated”
generational experience.
the correct amount but nothing
BBQ
was
manned
by
a
has
been
Creek
see so many of our members
The
there
Diamond
much
has been leaked by the officials.
number of willing chefs and the
You will have to be there to find
Rotary
out!
tent
provided
a
comforting wind break so that a great afternoon was had by all.
N ext
Sunda y
the
com bined
churches of Diamond Creek will be
Of course the highlight of the
hosting the Carrols by Candlelight
afternoon
of
service in Diamond Creek and the
Santa – I wouldn’t say that we
Rotary Club of Diamond Creek has
are an affluent club but Santa’s
been asked to provide the BBQ for
“sleigh” was a BMW cabriolet
the evening.
with one very willing “reindeer”
We need volunteers.
was
the
arrival
driver – and the look of pleasure on the children’s faces was worth all the effort. A very jolly Santa, ably assisted by a very cute elf, soon
had
all
the
children
laughing and ripping open their presents.
And it goes without
Come along, cook a few snags and listen to some stirring traditional Christmas Carrols.
If you want to
see what Rotary in the community is all about then you won’t get a better chance than this.
saying that the children loved
And
speaking
of
Rotary
in
the
their Christmas stockings.
All
community – tonight is the Town
the effort made it a great day
Fair wrap up meeting. Come along
and so a special thankyou to
and find out what a terrific job
Santa and his helpers, and of
Rod Mackenzie and his team did. This is what it’s all about!!!!
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WHAT’S ON, WHO’S ON AND WHEN’S IT ON 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.
Rotary We’re Back 15h January 2013 TUESDAY 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
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LETTER FROM SANTA…
Dear Diamond Creek Rotary Members Today I had a pleasant visit with some of your children and grandchildren at Eltham Lower Park. They have been such good children this year, though I had a few doubts about some of the oldies who were there! Whilst the joy and celebrations of Christmas were taking place at the park, I couldn’t help but reflect upon those who are less fortunate and the role that Rotary takes to fill this void. As recently as 5th December, an intense typhoon carved a path of destruction through the Philippines, leaving many families in desperate need of emergency shelter. Disasters such as this are all too common throughout the world. Once again, Rotary will come to the fore with assistance. Already, a Shelter Box Response Team is being mobilised to respond. Whilst our children were having fun in the park, many of the children in the Philippines are fighting for survival. Many regions remain isolated due to power outages, lack of communications and damaged roads and bridges. Thousands of people are reported to be in need of temporary shelter having lost their homes to the typhoon. Shelter Box have now deployed to over 90 countries and currently have 7 separate deployments over 4 continents. Globally, ShelterBox focuses on being prepared to respond quickly, anywhere in the world. If you are thinking of making a donation to a worthwhile cause this Christmas, please consider Shelter Box – any size donation can help. Whatever you can do can help to make a difference. If you would like to know more, see Santa’s helper Elf , Alan Jones. Have a wonderful Christmas Santa
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Name Club
Crosling, Steve
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Find out the winner tonight at Nando’s
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