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Volume 20Issue16 25th October 2011 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 Vice President President Elect Secretary & Attendance Treasurer & Public Officer
Alan Jones PP Clyde Hulme Steve Crosling Eileen Gatt Greg Adams
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 25 October 2011 Tuesday
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Club Meeting Cake Decorating joint meeting Greensborough
Attend LINDA G, Chair de Boss Alan, Beans Greg, Door man Builder Greg , Art Work Skipper Pete, Prize Uncle Arthur
1 November Tuesday NO MEETING CUP DAY but Cup day at Kerrys & President Alan’s Place 8 November 2011 Tuesday
6:30 PM Club visit to Parliament House Partners welcome
15 November 2011 Tuesday
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Club Meeting Linda’s presentation Partners welcome
Attend BB Tina, Chair Ronstadt Linda, Beans Greg, Door man Uncle Arthur , Art Work iXray Steve, Prize Baby Chuck Dave
22 November 2011 Tuesday
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Club AGM with special guest Pierre Andipatin
Attend Builder Greg, Chair de Boss Alan, Beans Greg, Door man SS Roger , Art Work Lucky Phil, Prize Renault Brian
29 November 2011 Tuesday
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Club Ass.
Attend Sparkie Ern, Chair de Boss Alan, Beans Greg, Door man Uncle Arthur , Art Work Cheer squad Bevl, Prize Beans Greg
Life events Oct 26 OBE Robin Chapple joined Rotary 43 Years ago Oct 30 Lexie Crosling—birthday Nov 1 Pam White—birthday Nov 7 Lynne Lloyd Birthday Nov 8 Beans Greg joined Rotary 6 Years ago Nov 20 Maureen Mackenzie—birthday
Classification Automo ve Parts Consultant
Electrical Equipment Hiring
Banking ‐ Savings
Financial Services
Banking ‐ Retail
Gas Plumbing
Building Construc on
Industrial Cleaning
Building Construc on
Law Enforcement
Building Construc on
Leisure Goods
Building Construc on
Mobile communica ons Equipment Sales
Building Contrac ng
Nursery Wholesale
Building Maintenance
Nursing Services
Community Services
Public Prac ce Accoun ng Service
Consultant Training Development
Radiography Services
Dog Boarding Kennels
Stock Market
Educa on ‐ Work Training
Travel Services
Educa on ‐ Work Training
Vehicle Manufacture
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past presidents
from the president keeping up with the joneses!
Brian Bowen 1978-1979 Heidelberg North
Whether you are talking about education, career, or service, you are talking about life. And life must really have joy. It’s supposed to be fun. ~ Barbara Bush
John McCrohan 1992-1993
Bob Eycken 1983-1984 Alperton UK
Ron Gordon 1993-1994 Chris Doupe 1994-1995
Two weeks ago at our Club meeting, in discussion groups, we asked what people look for in Rotary. Amongst its responses, each group had comments like: · · · · · ·
To make new friends Friendship Enjoyment Social contact Fellowship Meet new people
Rotary, we do overlook this very important factor. Twenty four Greensborough members and family will be joining us, so come along for a night of fellowship and fun!
Alan Jones
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
Tonight’s meeting should bring out all of those things. It is Vocational month and we will be seeing the vocation of Zillis Hardiman from the Rotary Club of Greensborough. Zillis is the Manager of the Greensborough Cake Decorating Shop. She will be talking to us about her vocation and then we have a fun activity planned. Not only will members have the opportunity to participate in this, we also have the benefit of the Greensborough Club joining us, giving us the chance to get to know their members on an informal basis.
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
Sometimes, we are so busy focusing on the business of
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so what happened last week ? Minutes of the RCDC Meeting "Pride of Workmanship Night" President Alan opened the meeting, Roger Knight started off with Grace and Greg Adams did the toast. President Alan asked that the guests on the tables be introduced, Arthur started off, then Rod McK, Clyde and Jackie, 38 people in total. Apologies were Phil C, Stephen, Tina, David, John & Eileen & Phil M. President Alan, John & Eileen went to RC Kinglake Ranges meeting on the 12/10/11 to present a cheque from RC Diamond Creek for their Polio Plus Project. Rob Lloyd spoke about the FSE (Friendship Exchange) from Sweden. Mentioned that the RC's of Coburg, Diamond Creek and Yea/Albury would be showing them around.
There were no fines, however a bowl was on the table for Rotary Foundation donations instead. Raffle was a bottle of wine and Brian Bowen got the prize. The raffle total was $138.00. Next week the 24/10/11 is a combined meeting with RC of Greensborough for an evening of cake decorating. Ern will send out email and their will be a prize for the best apron. President Alan introduced Jackie Hodge to start the "Pride of Workmanship" proceedings. Keynote Speaker Ken Crompton was very well received and he spoke very highly about good vocational in the community, the highest level of achievement and well done to the Rotary Club and all the recipients. The Bio's of the Keynote Speaker Ken Crompton and
the recipients, Lynette Hind, Jon Baly, Kassie Briggs, Ainsley Wassell and Mark Vassallo are very well described in the Bulletin. Jackie handed back to President Alan and he thanked her for organizing the night, Alan also thanked Ern for getting the room all decked out with the regalia and Greg for the bulletin and its contents. Next meeting - Cup Cake Challenge with RC Greensborough. Rod McKenzie was very resplendent with his tweety bird tie - pity their was no fine session (One for you Rob). Cheers Pat.
Rod McK decided to discuss the Town Fair Meeting at a later date. President Alan gave a short explanation to the nonrotarians what the Town Fair was all about. He also asked for numbers for the Cup Day fun fest. Announced the Board Meeting for the 24th October. Stated that The Diamond Valley Rotaract Club had sent a note of thanks for our support for their Conference.
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welcome members from the Rotary Club of Greensborough And the world of cupcake design
Is that one for the Senior Sargent
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Why join Rotary ? CLUB DISCUSSION Tuesday, 11 October 2011 1. List what a new member would like to gain from their Rotary experience. New friends Fellowship Community Service Networking Interac on with the community Enjoyment Giving back to the community Looking for something to do Voca onal assistance from other Rotarians On a world scale, helping humanity 2. What makes the Rotary Club of Diamond Creek different from other service opportuni es or community organisa ons in our area? Rotary has an extremely wide focus – community to world projects e.g. polio Calibre of members Apex has an age limit and Lions are more prac cal in community service Weekly mee ngs Friendly members More ac vity Hands on Club We don’t have “THE” in front of our name! 3. Are we mee ng the following needs? If not, how do we do so? Leadership Development Yes! We follow the leadership plan Many of our members progress to District – District Governors, District Secretary District Chairs etc Ci zenship in the Community Town Fair Pride of Workmanship Bowel Scan President involved in community Public Speaking Skills Not needed – comes naturally with the roles Can a end Leadership Ins tute Can improve – 60 second speeches from members Ci zenship in the world Polio Plus RAM Shelter Box Aqua Box Need a steady involvement – matching grants and Rotary Founda on Family Programs Town Fair Not sure The opportunity to serve Rotary Do we engage new members? Is a mentor role happening? rotary club of diamond creek inc. bulletin
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Need to look at the skill set of new members Survey exi ng members 4. The following could be limita ons on reasons why people don’t join Rotary or don’t become more involved. Can you think of other reasons? How do we overcome them? Cost Time Family commitments Work Commitments All are reasons why people don’t join. Other reasons are: Not asked to join! Educa on about Rotary Ways to overcome them are: Flexibility with a endance Invite people to dinner Bring Rotary into the 21st Century Talk to people and explain who can be a part of the club Sell the benefits of Rotary Follow up individual needs of Rotarians Family format French model One main mee ng a must – can have splinter groups 5. How would you rate the level of our Club’s involvement in the following types of ac vi es: (Excellent / Good / Insufficient). Membership Development Insufficient Good Insufficient Member Orienta on and Educa on Good Excellent Fair Local Service Projects Excellent Excellent Good Interna onal Service Projects Excellent Good Insufficient except this year’s for kids; need more members; enthusiasm shown for RAWCS Club Public Rela ons Is not as well planned as could be Town Fair Good re: Town Fair Fundraising Excellent Excellent Excellent rotary club of diamond creek inc. bulletin
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The Rotary Founda on Excellent Excellent Good Fellowship Excellent Excellent Good 6. Rotary has an extensive program. What kinds of projects would you like to see us involved with? Matching Grants More Founda on Projects RAWCS 7. Which of the following changes would improve our Club Mee ngs? Tick all that apply Be er speakers √ Increased variety of program topics √ (Person behind the badge) More involvement of family More service opportuni es More focus on fellowship Increased emphasis on voca onal informa on Be er me management √ More leadership opportuni es 8. What response does your spouse/partner/ family have to your involvement in Rotary? (Tick those that apply) Feels proud of my involvement Wants to know more / be more involved Wants to meet / interact with other Rotary partners Would be interested in becoming a member Thinks Rotary takes up too much of my me Thinks Rotary is too expensive
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