1 15 November 2016 Rotary Club of Traralgon Serving Through Rotary for 75 Years District 9820 Victoria BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR 2016/17 President Endel Vallak Immediate Past President Lorraine Paulet. President Elect Steve Briggs Club Administration Steve Briggs Vice President Norm Butler Community Services John Caruana Secretary Janet Wallis International Services Wayne Abblitt Treasurer Helen MacDonald Vocational Services Chris O’Brien Youth Services Ray Smith Membership Gavan Hodgson Rotary Foundation Peter Wallis Assistant Secretary Richard Jeffery Assistant Treasurer Peter Wallis The Club meets on the 1 st , 3 rd and 5 th Tuesday each month at the Traralgon Golf Club Apologies to the Secretary on 0417 030 768 or [email protected]by 7.00 pm on Mondays please This Meeting 29 November 2016 Next Meeting 6 December 2016 Program: Travel Adventures District Governor’s Visit Speaker: Endel Vallak, Janne Speirs, Norm Butler Lynne Westland Chairman: Endel Vallak Endel Vallak Greeters: Simon Schembri & Glenn Setches Jade Smith & Ray Smith Cashiers: Gavan Hodgson & Richard Jeffery Ian Keith & Brian Lythgo Bulletin: Ron Elliott Sergeant Darryl Marks Lorraine Paulet Other Business Annual General Meeting Short Talk: President Endel’s Message 29 November 2016 Good evening to one and all once again First of all, I would like to congratulate and once again welcome our newest member, Geraldine Jones to our club, we all hope you enjoy your time within the Rotary origination and especially the Traralgon Rotary Club. The past two weeks the club has seen a lot of work completed in one form or another. I would like to send a big thanks to everyone who has assisted in one way or another, both in sponsorship and prizes for our golf day on the 20th, also the BBQ on Saturday that was held over at Moe for the Latrobe Valley Community Choir and the School of Hard Knocks. Also over the past week, the Morwell Rotary had a very interesting and informative dinner meeting on Thursday the 24th. The guest speakers being Stuart Tripp and Emily Beecroft, are two locals who have made us as a local community proud of their endeavours at the Rio Paralympic Games. Well done Going back to our golf day, everyone that attended the day, had a great time with both the weather being just right and a reasonable field showing up for the day. I would like to see that we commence planning now for a bigger and better day next year. The prize for the $10,000 hole in one, attracted comments of players not realising that this prize was on offer. This prize will be available once again next year. To conclude, our next meeting, being on the 6th December, will be the District Governors meeting. It is a partners evening also, so please, come along for a great night. Dates to remember December the 6th, District Governors visit, partners night December the 20th, our last meeting for the year, Christmas breakup at Narkoojee
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15 November 2016
Rotary Club of Traralgon Serving Through Rotary for 75 Years
District 9820 Victoria
BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR 2016/17 President Endel Vallak Immediate Past President Lorraine Paulet. President Elect Steve Briggs Club Administration Steve Briggs Vice President Norm Butler Community Services John Caruana Secretary Janet Wallis International Services Wayne Abblitt Treasurer Helen MacDonald Vocational Services Chris O’Brien Youth Services Ray Smith Membership Gavan Hodgson Rotary Foundation Peter Wallis Assistant Secretary Richard Jeffery Assistant Treasurer Peter Wallis
The Club meets on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Tuesday each month at the Traralgon Golf Club Apologies to the Secretary on 0417 030 768 or [email protected] by 7.00 pm on Mondays please
This Meeting 29 November 2016
Next Meeting 6 December 2016
Program: Travel Adventures District Governor’s Visit Speaker: Endel Vallak, Janne Speirs, Norm Butler Lynne Westland Chairman: Endel Vallak Endel Vallak Greeters: Simon Schembri & Glenn Setches Jade Smith & Ray Smith Cashiers: Gavan Hodgson & Richard Jeffery Ian Keith & Brian Lythgo Bulletin: Ron Elliott Sergeant Darryl Marks Lorraine Paulet Other Business Annual General Meeting Short Talk:
President Endel’s Message 29 November 2016 Good evening to one and all once again First of all, I would like to congratulate and once again welcome our newest member, Geraldine Jones to our club, we all hope you enjoy your time within the Rotary origination and especially the Traralgon Rotary Club. The past two weeks the club has seen a lot of work completed in one form or another. I would like to send a big thanks to everyone who has assisted in one way or another, both in sponsorship and prizes for our golf day on the 20th, also the BBQ on Saturday that was held over at Moe for the Latrobe Valley Community Choir and the School of Hard Knocks. Also over the past week, the Morwell Rotary had a very interesting and informative dinner meeting on Thursday the 24th. The guest speakers being Stuart Tripp and Emily Beecroft, are two locals who have made us as a local community proud of their endeavours at the Rio Paralympic Games. Well done Going back to our golf day, everyone that attended the day, had a great time with both the weather being just right and a reasonable field showing up for the day. I would like to see that we commence planning now for a bigger and better day next year. The prize for the $10,000 hole in one, attracted comments of players not realising that this prize was on offer. This prize will be available once again next year. To conclude, our next meeting, being on the 6th December, will be the District Governors meeting. It is a partners evening also, so please, come along for a great night.
Dates to remember
December the 6th, District Governors visit, partners night December the 20th, our last meeting for the year, Christmas breakup at Narkoojee
Meeting Report 1 November 2016 Call to order was given by Gavan Hodgson
President Endel inducted Geraldine Jones as a member of the Traralgon Rotary Club. She was welcomed by all members present.
An amusing fine session was conducted by Gavan Hodgson
Guest Speaker: in recognition of the Rotary Foundation Centenary, Peter Wallis, spoke on the important work of the Rotary Foundation, quoting some statistics of the good work of the Foundation throughout the world.
The beginning of the Foundation was found in a proposal by outgoing Rotary President Arch Klumph who suggested Rotary set up an endowment “for the purpose of doing good in the world.” Eh said “We are determined that the Endowment fund shall not be unpopular … We truly believe that when each and every individual Rotarian understands theis matter thoroughly and correctly, there will be few, it any, who do not participate, even though the sum may be extremely modest in amount (Arch Klumph 1928)
In 1929 the Foundation made its first gift of $500 to the International Society for Crippled Children. When Rotary founder Paul Harris died in 1947, contributions began pouring in and the Paul Harris Memorial fund was created.
The good work of the Foundation includes Ambassadorial Scholarships; Group Study Exchange; Rotary Health, Hunger *& Humanity (3-H) Grants; The Polio Plus program; Rotary Peace Fellowships; District and global grants
The Impact of our Foundation
Since 1917 the Foundation has raised $3.8 billion and spent $3.4 billion
$269 million was donated (2015 ~ 2016) $266 million was spent (2014 ~ 2015)
2.5 billion children have been immunised 1000 Rotary Peace Fellows
Charity Navigator's Assessment The Rotary Foundation Score (out of 100) Rating
Accountability & Transparency 100.00 Exceptional Exceptional = Exceeds industry standards and outperforms most charities in its
cause. TRF rated number four of the 8000 charities in the USA - as of 1st November 2016.
Reference: District 9820 TRF Seminar 06.11.16 - PDG Murray Verso Presentation
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District 9820 Conference 2017 Come and join us! Wrest Point Convention Centre Hobart Tasmania
Our theme is ‘Children Are Our Future’ and our guest speakers will inspire and amaze you. More information will be available throughout the year.
Make a note in your diary now and start planning for our fantastic 2017 Rotary D9820 Conference.
The Wrest Point Convention Centre is located on the stunning Derwent River, opposite the famous Constitution Deck. Take a few days before or after the conference, there is so much to see and do. The region is famous for its wineries and cheese tastings. There is the infamous town of Richmond with its heritage bridge, Wine Glass Bay and the historic village of Port Arthur are places not to be missed. There is also the Tahune Air Walk, Mona Art Gallery and for the more adventurous Rotarians, you can hike up or around Cradle Mountain or visit the magnificent waterfalls and nature walks on offer. The Conference will be held in the world class auditorium at Wrest Point and will include the Saturday morning at Salamanca Market.
District Governor Lynne Westland and husband Trevor say: We look forward to seeing you there …… ‘Come and join us’!
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District Gala Foundation Dinner Dance 26 November 2016
The District Gala Dinner was attended by nearly 100 people, who enjoyed a relaxed and informative evening at the Cardinia Cultural Centre. Speakers gave tribute to the work of Rotary through the foundation. District Governor Lynne Westland was assisted by Past District Governors to cut the centenary birthday cake. A silent auction and live auction conducted by Rob Wilson saw some great prizes and some significant bargains sold to help Foundation Funds. Members were encouraged to enjoy the rest of the evening dancing to the Baker Boys.
