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On the Cover
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Sensational Entertainment The FourFathers
Vol ume 20 I ssue33 27t h Ma rch 2012 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
John Handsaker, Charles Rattray, Terry Hubbard and Russell Hogg. The FourFathers live in and near Yea. They met many years ago through their interest in Rotary International, and today share their friendship, love of music, fun and life. The FourFathers were first asked to sing publicly at several Christmas functions during December, 2006. Since then they have performed regularly at community and aged folk concerts, community Christmas carols and church services and many other private functions. After receiving regular requests from their audiences for CD's, The FourFathers decided to produce their first CD "Cool Water" for Christmas, 2009. The FourFathers are all members of The Rotary Club of Yea Inc, They all have a strong commitment to community service both locally, nationally and internationally. All profits from the sale of their CD's and singing engagements are donated to various Rotary and other community service projects. The Fourfathers mainly sing three or four part a cappella harmony, and sometimes use a guitar as accompaniment. They have a wide variety of songs in their repertoire including old time, modern, sacred hymns, carols and various barbershop style items.
They performed at the opening ceremony of the Conference 2012.
Those blokes can sing EH ! Mr President
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 27th March 2012 Tuesday
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Club Ass.
Attend: Cheer squad Bev, Chair: Cptn Peter, Beans: Greg, Door man: SS Roger the dodger Art Work: Uncle Arthur Prize: Travel Alan.
3rd April 2012 Tuesday
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Wes Lloyd—Grand Prix
Attend: Sausage checker Rod, Chair: Lutenet Alan, Beans: Greg, Door man: Li’tl Patty Art Work: Builder Greg Prize: Baby chuck David
10th April 2012 Tuesday
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Josh Wood up date
Attend: Shazza Sharraine, Chair: Xray Steve Beans: Greg, Door man: On the Busses John Art Work: Banker Tina Prize: Little John.
Life events Mar 28 John Gat joined Rotary 21 Years ago Mar 28 Cliff Wearne Birthday Mar28 Glenda and Groff—anniversary Mar 29 Jacqui Hodge joined Rotary 2years ago Mar 29 Betty Bowen—Birthday Mar 30 Tina Elmar—joined Rotary 1 year ago
Blast from the past - the year 2010- 2011 We have effectively organised last year's town fair twice as due to the rain we had to postpone it and the committee rose to the occasion and rescheduled it to November and it was bigger and better than ever. The local community love their town fair and will support it whenever its run. The end polio now raffle drawn on the original morning of the town fair by District Governor Alan Anderson raised over $10,000.00 We were also active again with the carols by candlelight again last Christmas we also again supported Bowel scan a great project. We gave financial support to Ahmed Kelly, Royal District Nursing Service, Second Bite, EPIC, Prostate Cancer Council, ROMAC, ARH and the Diamond Valley Community Garden. Some of the rotary projects we have supported during the year include Aquabox, ShelterBox (we are the district ShelterBox representatives) the district Governors' partners charity was supported again by the club, we increased our sponsorship of the Tender Foot Self Help School in Kangemi, Kenya and now sponsor 4 children. We supported the youth programs again last year being RYLA, RYPEN.
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from the president keeping up with the joneses!
Wherever a man turns he can find someone who needs him. “ ~Albert Schweitzer “
As Rotarians, we see so much around the world and in our local community where we are needed. But sometimes, that need is even closer to home with people within our own circle. Often someone within our Club will need a helping hand. This may be with a Rotary Project or it may be at a more personal level. That is what is so special about most Rotarians – they see a need and they simply step in. I saw just that on the weekend at the District Conference. There were times when some members needed back up or support and I would like to thank those members who volunteered to help. It is not just their physical help that aids the situation, but the mere fact that they see a need, offer their assistance and step in, is just so gratifying. But always step in for the right reason! Do it because you can assist. Our Rotary Club is much bigger than the individual – be genuine about what you do and don’t do it for your own gratification. Whenever you do step in, make sure that you keep the person responsible in the loop. Remember everyone does it at their own level but sometimes a small contribution can make all the difference. This is what makes Diamond Creek such a special club. We have a number of members who will go that extra mile. District Governor David Anderson stated on the weekend that although we are just a medium sized club, we still achieve a lot. It was also great to
past presidents Brian Bowen 1978-1979 Heidelberg North Bob Eycken 1983-1984 Alperton UK John McCrohan 1992-1993
chat to members from other clubs who complimented us on what we do! We don’t do it for recognition – we do it because our membership is made up of some people who will go the extra mile. A number of our members do more than just attend the club meetings. Not only do they take on numerous roles within our own club, some get involved at District level, some get involved at community level such as being the Rotary Representative on other organisations such as the Men’s Shed or L2P or many others. Sometimes our members get involved in activities that are outside our Rotary criteria but they see a need and step in. This is why we achieve so much and this is why some of our members could only be described as extraordinary. It is times like this when I reflect upon the things that they do, that I am indeed proud to be the President of the Rotary Club of Diamond Creek.
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
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Scatter Meeting discussion A few thoughts to ponder. could we improve our club ?
Of the clubs you visited :
Good bits and bad Like Friendliness, did they make you welcome and was everyone at the meeting 'Happy’ ? Was everyone engaged and heard ?
Cost?
Protocol, Was the format of the meeting ‘traditional’ or new. Grace,
National Anthem
Sargent Fines ,
Did they hold a raffle ?
Any ideas we could adopt ?
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A conference with a difference it was !
Now What numbers did that little smart a.. Say ? 1 2 and 8
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Phone 03 9438 3044
Fax: 03 9438 4070 Email: sales@lpwarrenhomes.com.au
The Diamond Creek Rotary Town fair 2012 starts in
165 days Rotary Grace
Advance Australia Fair
O Lord and giver of all good
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!
We thank you for our daily food May Rotary friends and Rotary ways, help us to serve you all our days.
Conference 2013 starts in
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