Current President Jean’s Report To begin my first report I must congratulate PP John on surviving a challenging year for our Club and thank him for his leadership and support throughout the year. My deepest appreciation to all members for stepping up to the mark as I tapped them on the shoulders to take on roles for 2013/2014. I would also like to thank all those who attended the Changeover Dinner for making it great fellowship night. Congratulations to John Liersch on becoming our latest Paul Harris Fellow. John’s dedication to Rotary has always been strong and this recognition is well deserved I am looking forward to a great year as we look at the programs we know are valued by our members and the community, and following my challenge to the new Directors to think outside the box, I am sure we are going to be facing wonderful new challenges. Strengthening our Club through new members, and working with our fellow service organisations whilst ensuring a great year of fellowship will be part of those challenges. Our first challenge is trying to get enough members to the Fireside Meetings with a number of Rotarians away (lucky devils). These members should be all refreshed and charged up for some hard work when they get back. Second challenge is being ready for DG Ken’s visit on the 17 th July. With this in mind our first Board Meeting will be held over until the 24 th July. Past President John’s Report It is great to see the development in Ryohei over the last 12 months, he has gone from a very shy boy to a confident man while he has been staying with us. It was a big thing for him to come to Warracknabeal for 12 months and to see him blossom is a real highlight of the year for me. I probably thought he could speak English when he left Japan but then him turned up here and heard us. A big thank you to my secretary Wendy and treasurer Julie. An average President is made look good by a fantastic secretary. I would also like to thank my directors for really make the year what it was. We had several great nights. The Japanese night, the Aussie night at the Martin’s and the Fijian nights all come to mind as does Ray’s fellowship nights. We are lucky to have a chef like Johnny G. He never disappoints us with what he serves up. A great chef cooking in a great venue. The guys behind the bar, they are all volunteers and they do a great job. Last but not least, Nola thank you for the year and helping out with the breakfasts and providing support when things weren’t going to plan. Congratulations Jean and thank you for stepping up when I was panicking about not having an incoming President. I hope you and your directors have a great year. Club Meets: Community Centre Anzac Park, Scott Street WARRACKNABEAL Wednesdays 6-6.30pm Most Meetings Email: [email protected]PO Box 141, Warracknabeal 3393 www.clubrunner.ca/warracknabeal Vol 55, Issue 01 July 3 rd , 2013 Apologies & Guests must be phoned or emailed to Sue Watts Ph.: 0427941302 or [email protected]It is every Rotarians responsibility to contact the Attendance Officer if you are unable to attend a meeting or are bringing a guest along to enjoy the night. This is to be done by Tuesday 12noon at the latest or by 7.00pm Tuesday to John Giuliani on 0435 651 055. All reports, photos and trivia to be emailed by Friday to the Bulletin for inclusion, send to [email protected]
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Current President Jean’s Report To begin my first report I must congratulate PP John on surviving a challenging year for our Club and thank him for his leadership and support throughout the year. My deepest appreciation to all members for stepping up to the mark as I tapped them on the shoulders to take on roles for 2013/2014. I would also like to thank all those who attended the Changeover Dinner for making it great fellowship night. Congratulations to John Liersch on becoming our latest Paul Harris Fellow. John’s dedication to Rotary has always been strong and this recognition is well deserved I am looking forward to a great year as we look at the programs we know are valued by our members
and the community, and following my challenge to the new Directors to think outside the box, I am sure we are going to be facing wonderful new challenges. Strengthening our Club through new members, and working with our fellow service organisations whilst ensuring a great year of fellowship will be part of those challenges. Our first challenge is trying to get enough members to the Fireside Meetings with a number of Rotarians away (lucky devils). These members should be all refreshed and charged up for some hard work when they get back. Second challenge is being ready for DG Ken’s visit on the 17
th July. With this in mind our first Board Meeting will be
held over until the 24th July.
Past President John’s Report
It is great to see the development in Ryohei over the last 12 months, he has gone from a very shy boy to a confident man while he has been staying with us. It was a big thing for him to come to Warracknabeal for 12 months and to see him blossom is a real highlight of the year for me. I probably thought he could speak English when he left Japan but then him turned up here and heard us. A big thank you to my secretary Wendy and treasurer Julie. An average President is made look good by a fantastic secretary.
I would also like to thank my directors for really make the year what it was. We had several great nights. The Japanese night, the Aussie night at the Martin’s and the Fijian nights all come to mind as does Ray’s fellowship nights. We are lucky to have a chef like Johnny G. He never disappoints us with what he serves up. A great chef cooking in a great venue. The guys behind the bar, they are all volunteers and they do a great job. Last but not least, Nola thank you for the year and helping out with the breakfasts and providing support when things weren’t going to plan. Congratulations Jean and thank you for stepping up when I was panicking about not having an incoming President. I hope you and your directors have a great year.
Apologies & Guests must be phoned or emailed to Sue Watts Ph.: 0427941302 or [email protected] It is every Rotarians responsibility to contact the Attendance Officer if you are unable to attend a meeting or are bringing a guest along to enjoy the night. This is to be done by Tuesday 12noon at the latest or by 7.00pm Tuesday to John Giuliani on 0435 651 055. All reports, photos and trivia to be emailed by Friday to the Bulletin for inclusion, send to [email protected]
Club Service Chris Gunn Rotary Foundation/Rotary Information Martin Monk Sergeant at Arms Bernie O’Connor Corporals Leo Casey, John Aitken Programs Gavan Inkster, Ray Duffield, John Tonkin M/ship Development Ian Penny, Lindsay Smale, Robin McCullough Pastoral Officer Graham Addinsall Mentoring Committee Robert de Vries, Ian Penny, Chris Gunn Club History Robin McCullough Public Relations Jean Wise Public Officer Wendy Hewitt Attendance Julie O’Brien Risk Management Jean Wise Special Projects Leo Casey Inter Club Projects Robert de Vries Treasurer Julie O’Brien Secretary Wendy Hewitt Bulletin/Club Runner Sue Watts, Helen Peters
COMMITTEES
Community: Ian Penny (D), Leo Casey (2IC), Chris Gunn, Ray Duffield, John Aitken, Martin Monk, Julie O’Brien International: Peter Martin (D), Helen Peters (2IC), Gavan Inkster, Lindsay Smale, Leora Duffield Vocational: Chris Hewitt (D), Rob de Vries (2IC), Graham Addinsall, Tony Gregson, Ben Bentley Youth: Judy Carran (D), Sue Watts (2IC); Daniel Carr, Bernie O’Connor, Jess Boyd, Wendy Hewitt Fellowship: John Liersch (D), John Tonkin (2IC), Robin McCullough, Calvin Muller, John Hadley, Jack Pickering District Committee Representatives: District Rural Support Group - Jean Wise District Rural Support Group - Calvin Muller Probus - Ray Duffield
Honorary Members: Stan Avery PHF, Gwen Hewitt, Margaret Thorburn, Olive Hewitt, Ruth Shaw
APOLOGIES
DG Ken McInerney & Sandra
PDG Helen Trigg & Richard
Sue & John Campbell - Rotary Club of Wyndham Rotary Club of Nhill
Probus Club of Birchip
Probus Club of Hopetoun Former Rotarian Lee Carey Warracknabeal Rotarians Tony Gregson
Wendy Hewitt
Julie O'Brien John Aitken & Marie Daniel Carr Rob de Vries & Pam John Tonkin
ATTENDEES
Yarriambiack Shire Council Mayor Kylie Zanker
Peter Walsh MLA
AG David Farmer Yarriambiack Shire Council CEO Ray Campling
Lions Club - Brim Graham Sturrock & Aaron Boyd
Lions Club - W'beal Roy & Shirley Liersch
Entertainer John Butcher
Exchange Student Ryohei Inaba Honorary Members Olive Hewitt
Margaret Thorburn
Stan Avery
Gwen Hewitt
Ruth Shaw Probus Club - Minyip President Betty Barry
Probus Club - W'beal Ladies Avril Hein & Theresa Glen
Probus Club - W'beal Mens John King & Brian Wardle
Rotary Club of Dimboola Bill & Jeannette Hutchinson
Rotary Club of Horsham John Glover Col & Loloma Puls
Rotary Club of Horsham East Steve Holmes
Gary & Jenny Brown
Penny Flynn
Rotary Club of St Arnaud Greg Fithall
Mal & Tanya Jones
Rotex President Aishia Dennes
Warracknabeal Herald David Ward
Warracknbeal Apex Craig Byron
Rotary International’s new President Ron D. Burton By John Rezek – The Rotarian With his congenial manner and his inclination to keep things simple, Ron Burton has a natural ability to put people at ease. But don’t let the easygoing demeanour of Rotary International’s new President lull you into thinking he doesn’t get serious when it’s time for business. “If you ask my opinion, you’re going to get it,” Burton says, his neighbourly look morphing into a serious gaze. “When I feel strongly about something, I will argue like crazy for my position. I suppose that’s sort of an ego thing, but if I discern that someone has a vested interest or may be looking at a personal economic benefit, I have a simple suggestion: Apply The Four-Way Test.” An uncompromising sense of ethics may be the only personal quality the former President of the University of Oklahoma Foundation Inc. is willing to wear on his sleeve. “Like most people, I don’t like to be told I’m wrong,” he says. “But I can be convinced that there’s another way to look at something, and sometimes I’ll change my mind. If it’s an ethical issue, though, you’re not going to tell me I’m wrong. It’s not going to happen. I’ve dealt with too many people over the years who wanted to misuse funds. I’ve looked them in the eye and said, ‘I’m not going to jail for you or anyone else’.”
Full story in Rotary Down Under Issue 552 www.rotarydownunder.com.au
Congratulations goes to
John Liersch on becoming a well deserved
Paul Harris Fellow
03/07/2013
Wednesday 17th July Club Assembly and
DG Ken McInerney’s Visit. Community Centre Meeting
6.30pm Board to meet DG at 6pm
Youth: Thursday 11th July Royal Hotel 6.30pm International: Peter & Bronwyn Martin’s on Thursday July 11th, 6.30 - 7.00pm 1006 Martins Road, Brim If lost ring 53904296 for roadside directions!! Fellowship: Empress King Garden on Wednesday July 10th at 6.00 - 6.30pm. (We will be thinking outside our noodle box) Community: Ian & Lorraine's 120 Craig Ave. 7pm Wednesday July 10th Vocational: Chris & Glenda’s 546 Birchip Road. 7pm Wednesday July 10th NB: All Directors please record and send through your apologies via Email please.
