In Gear ROTARY CLUB OF BEAUMARIS WEEKLY BULLETIN Number 33, 3 April 2017 Next Meetings THURSDAY APRIL 6 YOUTH PROTECTION WORKSHOP (KEN MIRAMS) CHAIR: JIM O'BRIEN AV : ROSS PHILLIPS CASH DESK: LYNDA DOUTCH AND JAMES GLENWRIGHT HOST: DAVID LEA THURSDAY APRIL 13 FELLOWSHIP EVENT: BOOK OF MORMON THEATRE TRIP THURSDAY APRIL 20 CLUB MEETING: SONS AND DAUGHTERS CHAIR: TONY PHILIPS AV : ADRIAN CULSHAW CASH DESK: PETER FLUDE AND MIKE HEDE HOST : JOHN MANKS THURSDAY APRIL 27 CR: ALEX DEL PORTO, BAYSIDE MAYOR CHAIR: CLEM QUICK AV: GREG EVERY CASH DESK: MARTIN FOTHERGILL AND FRED HOFMANN HOST: CHRIS MARTIN 2016—2017 Serving the Community since 1985 Presidents Report No meeting last week as it was the District Conference at Geelong. Eight- een members and partners ventured down the highway to spend the time playing our golf, enjoying plenty of fellowships, and undergoing that special experience of a District Conference. So we returned with improved swings, expanded waistlines, and stimulated brains. As with all conferences there was the good, the not-so-good and the inspirational. Overall a successful conference and one enjoyed by all – see a more detailed report later in this edition of In Gear. Our own Ken Mirams was one of the Rotary speakers (something he man- aged to keep quiet about). Ken spoke about our work on Sabu and the Solar Project in particular and did an excellent job. Our meeting this week has been set aside for a training seminar on the District 9810 Youth Protection Policy. As previously advised, the issue of youth protection is very relevant to Rotarians and it is important that all members are aware of the policy and their responsibilities when participat- ing in a youth program. And this applies to partners as well which is why they are invited to come to the meeting. Ken Mirams has prepared a short presentation on the policy and this will be followed by an interactive session that will help illustrate how the policy gets applied. Other important events coming up are: On Thursday 13 April, we are off to the theatre to watch The Book of Mormons – no meeting at the VGC. On Thursday 20 April, we have the Sons and Daughters night to which you are requested to invite a son or daughter (or niece or nephew or any- one else under the age of fifty) to showcase Rotary and seek their input as to how Rotary can become relevant to their contemporaries. On Thursday 4 May, we are hosting the official opening of our indige- nous art exhibition “The Art of Kakadu”. This event, organized by a team led by Bob McArthur and in cooperation with the Mercure Kakadu Crocodile Contents 1 Presidents Report 2 Notices 3/6 Conference Report. and Photos 7 Bayside Mayoral Charity Golf Day 8 RI PE Ian Riseley Function 9/10 District Golf Day details 11 Club Structure / Photo of Week Unless stated otherwise venue is Victoria Golf Club 6.30 for 7.00
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In Gear R O T A R Y C L U B O F B E A U M A R I S W E E K L Y B U L L E T I N Number 33, 3 April 2017
Next Meetings
THURSDAY APRIL 6
YOUTH PROTECTION WORKSHOP (KEN MIRAMS)
CHAIR: JIM O'BRIEN
AV : ROSS PHILLIPS
CASH DESK: LYNDA DOUTCH AND JAMES GLENWRIGHT
HOST: DAVID LEA
THURSDAY APRIL 13
FELLOWSHIP EVENT: BOOK OF MORMON THEATRE TRIP
THURSDAY APRIL 20
CLUB MEETING: SONS AND DAUGHTERS
CHAIR: TONY PHILIPS
AV : ADRIAN CULSHAW
CASH DESK: PETER FLUDE AND MIKE HEDE
HOST : JOHN MANKS
THURSDAY APRIL 27
CR: ALEX DEL PORTO, BAYSIDE MAYOR
CHAIR: CLEM QUICK
AV: GREG EVERY
CASH DESK: MARTIN FOTHERGILL AND FRED HOFMANN HOST:
CHRIS MARTIN
2016—2017
Serving the Community since 1985
Presidents Report No meeting last week as it was the District Conference at Geelong. Eight-een members and partners ventured down the highway to spend the time playing our golf, enjoying plenty of fellowships, and undergoing that special experience of a District Conference. So we returned with improved swings, expanded waistlines, and stimulated brains. As with all conferences there was the good, the not-so-good and the inspirational. Overall a successful conference and one enjoyed by all – see a more detailed report later in this edition of In Gear.
Our own Ken Mirams was one of the Rotary speakers (something he man-aged to keep quiet about). Ken spoke about our work on Sabu and the Solar Project in particular and did an excellent job. Our meeting this week has been set aside for a training seminar on the District 9810 Youth Protection Policy. As previously advised, the issue of youth protection is very relevant to Rotarians and it is important that all members are aware of the policy and their responsibilities when participat-ing in a youth program. And this applies to partners as well which is why they are invited to come to the meeting. Ken Mirams has prepared a short presentation on the policy and this will be followed by an interactive session that will help illustrate how the policy gets applied. Other important events coming up are:
On Thursday 13 April, we are off to the theatre to watch The Book of Mormons – no meeting at the VGC.
On Thursday 20 April, we have the Sons and Daughters night to which you are requested to invite a son or daughter (or niece or nephew or any-one else under the age of fifty) to showcase Rotary and seek their input as to how Rotary can become relevant to their contemporaries.
On Thursday 4 May, we are hosting the official opening of our indige-nous art exhibition “The Art of Kakadu”. This event, organized by a team led by Bob McArthur and in cooperation with the Mercure Kakadu Crocodile
Contents
1 Presidents Report 2 Notices 3/6 Conference Report. and Photos 7 Bayside Mayoral Charity Golf Day 8 RI PE Ian Riseley Function 9/10 District Golf Day details 11 Club Structure / Photo of Week
Unless stated otherwise venue is Victoria Golf Club 6.30 for 7.00
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Hotel, to be held in the Artrium space at the Bayside City Council offices in Royal Avenue, will take the place of our regular meeting at the VGC. It is unfortunate that the event is on the same day as the District 9810 Golf Day. However, golfers can attend both if they forego the golf day dinner.
And do not forget that the Farmers Market is on again this coming Saturday 8th April. The raffle will be in aid of Rotarians against Ma-laria (RAM). This disease is a significant killer (especially of chil-dren) in our near neighbours in the South Pacific. Coincidentally Rotary was praised last week on Radio National Breakfast for sup-porting the research team that has recently made a breakthrough in the development of an effective long-term vaccine. Having it availa-ble for general use may take several more years so in the meantime RAM needs plenty of support to continue its preventative work, in-cluding the distribution of mosquito nets which will be on display on Saturday.
Yours in Rotary Malcolm
Cyclone Debbie RAWCS Project
now Registered
This information was forwarded on to us from District
On March 28, Cyclone Debbie a category 4 cyclone devastat-ed areas from Bowen South to Mackay region, these commu-nities which are located in Rotary D9550 and Rotary D9570 need assistance. On behalf of DG Craig from D9570 and I, we have set up an appeal to assist those in need following the aftermath of the cyclone. Please see below details below with links to the RAWCS website for clubs or individuals wanting to make tax deductible donations. If you could distribute through to your clubs and your contacts, this would be greatly appreciated. Rotary Down under will also be sending out a newsletter with
Hocking Stuart Sandringham 62-64 Station Street
Telephone: 03 9521 9800
Discounted agents fees are available from Hocking Stuart for RCOB Members.
237 Bay Road, Cheltenham VIC 3192
03 8535 7980
this information. Thank you, Debbie, and the crew for your fol-low up on this and thank you Michael Willis from RAWCS in making it happen so quickly. I have also attached FYI an im-mediate response and update from Rotary D9550 Disaster Management Co-ordinator for this Appeal PP Bruce Scott. Project Cyclone Debbie Rotary Appeal D9550 and 9570 (DCDF) with number 66-2016-17 on the RAWCS National website. Please use this number on all documentation to your Regional Coordinators, Regional Treasurers or National Treasurer.
The specifics of the project can be found at: https://directory.rawcs.com.au/ProjectDisplay.aspx?ProjectNo=66&YearRegistered=2016-17
The RAWCS website is located at www.rawcs.org.au.
ATO rulings applying to Deductible Gifts Recipients (refer -
Income tax: tax deductible gifts - what is a gift - TR 2005/13). The sponsoring Club is Rotary Club of District 9550 and 9570 This is a National Region project registered for project funding. Tax deductibility is granted through "Rotary Australia Disaster Funding Appeals" – ABN 54 563 288 318. If you have a website for your Club or District you can insert the hyperlink below. This will take donors directly to our secure donations page.
Thank you and should you require further information please do not hesitate to contact me on the details below or
Rotary D9550 Disaster Management Co-ordinator PP Bruce Scott mobile 0481055753 Email [email protected]
from the second song and the dance floor never emptied until the last number. Saturday Night Dress-up: It was disappointing to see only half the attendees making a real effort but those that did were very good. Beaumaris was able to secure third place against some very tough competition. See photo-graphs. General Comments: The conference, though successful in terms of what it set out to achieve, may need to be re-vamped in duration, format and cost to reverse the falling attendances. Other districts are trying different approach-es and it would be interesting to see if these alternatives have been successful. The conference in 2018 is on the first weekend in March at BENDIGO. President Malcolm You can find the official photos on:
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Report to Members on District Conference 9810 31-March – 2 April 2017 Attendance: Number of attendees was around 300. This continued a downwards trend over recent years Howev-er this number filled the chosen venue quite well. Venue: The Conference Centre, Cunningham Pier Gee-long This was an interesting, uniquely located and generally effective venue. Cabaret seating (tables of eight) worked well and encouraged mingling with other Rotarians. Sound system worked fine but line of sight to stage was awkward and speakers were not always clearly seen be-cause of the stage and backdrop setup.
Theme: Building Networks – Realising Dreams was the theme and most presenters used it to good effect. Speakers: The presentations covered a wide range of topics with a slight emphasis on international projects, with India and Africa being the main foci. Typically for a conference the quality of presentation and relevance of content was variable though the general standard was high. Paradoxically the most inspirational presenters were those who shared their life stories that did not involve Ro-tary directly. However, their common theme was the need to challenge yourself to realise your Rotary dreams. Food and refreshments: Generally satisfactory but not quite up to the best offered at other conferences. Saturday Night Dinner: The Pier venue proved to be a very good venue for the evening. The food and beverag-es were good. The live music was by a group led by Mel-bourne musician Jules Boult who is into Delta Blues mu-sic. It proved very popular; people were up and dancing
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Join members of the Rotary Clubs of Hampton & Sandringham to hear Rotary International President Elect Ian Riseley discuss
“The answers to life, the universe and everything” TUESDAY 18TH APRIL
MILANOS, Beach Road, Brighton Beach
6.45pm for 7.15pm Cost $45 per head Includes glass of bubbles on arrival & 2 Course dinner Bookings: Trybooking: https://www.trybooking.com/PCFY You name & club on the booking form Booking closes Friday 14 April
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ROTARY DISTRICT 9810 GOLF DAY -4th MAY 2017
This event is for D9810 members and partners only and is not only aimed at the more serious golfers but also those who do not have an official handicap but enjoy a fun filled day of social golf. It is the aim of District Governor Carol that ladies are encouraged to join in the fun of the day.
TOTAL COST PER PLAYER: $55 INCLUDES: MAJOR PRIZE District Governor’s Shield including $500 Ford Davis Memorial Award Donated by the Rotary Club of Forest Hill
Also includes…. Trophies, Green Fees, Sandwich lunch on arrival Gourmet Buffet Dinner in the Club Dining Room Drinks at bar prices
Rotarians and partners who are not playing golf are welcome to attend the Buffet Dinner commencing at 6pm ($20 per head bookings are essential). Competition is a 2 Ball Ambrose event and single players will be allocated to a team. Registrations open at 11am with a shotgun start at 12.15pm. Golf carts are available via the Pro Shop - please call 9798 2436 Direct for reservations. To enter please fill out the entry form on the attached flyer and return it with the registra-tion fee by 27th April 2017 to the Rotary Club of Noble Park P.O. Box 59 Noble Park 3174. Any enquiries please contact: John Williams 0408 228 865 [email protected] Val Glenn 0488 444 147 [email protected] Kevin Harrison 0407 772 225 [email protected]
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CLUB STRUCTURE 2015 / 16 UPDATED 17/10/2016
BOARD CLUB SERVICE TEAM
President Malcom Sawle President Elect / Director Chris D'Arcy
President Elect Chris D’Arcy Auditor Tony Phillips
Secretary James Glenwright Program Adrian Culshaw
Treasurer Richard Jones Meeting Attendance Chris D'Arcy
Projects Robert McArthur Communications David Lea
Independent Kerrie Geard Social Media Tim Dark Bridget Hage
Past President Trish Smyth Fellowship David Langworthy
COMMITTEE CHAIRS Photographer Max Darby, Megan Glenwright
Foundation Mike Hede Almoner Lois Lindsay, Charmaine Jansz Membership Lynda Doutch Chair /Host /Cashiers /AV Roster
Public Relations Peter Flude Youth Protection Officer } International John Sime Compliance Officer } Ken Mirams, Geoff Abbott
Youth Service Chris Martin Archivist John Beaty
Community Chris Werner
Fundraising Heather Chisholm
TEAM MEMBERS
International Community Youth Fundraising
Fred Hofmann Geoff Abbott David Rushworth Jim O’Brien
Ken Mirams Tim Dark Tony McKenna * Antony Nixon
John Manks Mary Sealy Vivienne Zoppolato Roger Frewen
Geoff Stockdale Richard Shermon Lois Lindsay Geoff Stringer
Ross Phillips Tony Phillips David Hone#
Clem Quick Martin Fothergill (Golf)
John Van Dyk Membership
Mary Cunnington Megan Glenwright
Max Darby
Martin Fothergill Public Relations
Greg Every
# Indigenous Project * District
FIRE MOUNTAIN
Patience was key to get this photo of the Matter-horn in Switzerland at sun-set. Your Shot photogra-pher Sylvia Michel said, "The sun shined into the clouds like it would burn. After one minute it was all over."
PHOTOGRAPH BY SYLVIA MICHEL, NA-TIONAL GEOGRAPHIC YOUR SHOT
