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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 Alan Jones Vice President PP Clyde Hulme President Elect Steve Crosling Secretary & Attendance Eileen Gatt Treasurer & Public Officer 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 0414861558 Secretary Eileen Gatt 0427712688 Treasurer Greg Adams 0419355842 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.

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Note: The views and opinions expressed in this newsletter are not necessarily those of the Club or its members

District 9790

On the Cover

What is a Rotarian?

A Rotarian is a person who digs wells from which they will

never drink

A person who vaccinates children they will never meet

A person who restores sight for those they will never see

A person who builds houses they will never live in

A person who knows real happiness, which as Albert

Schweitser said, can only be found by serving others

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Life events

the program/up and coming calendar and who’s doin what

17th January 2012 Tuesday 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Leigh Marshall—Men’s Shed update

Attend Builder Clyde, Chair Sen Sarg Roger, Beans Greg, Door man Sharraine , Art Work Plumber Rob Prize Lady in waiting Eileen.

24th January 2012 Tuesday 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Club Ass and Australia what’s it like ?

Attend Miss Pat, Chair de Boss Alan, Beans Greg, Door man Builder Greg , Art Work Trekker Geoff Prize Sparky Ern.

31th January 2012 Tuesday 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Lachlan Wilkin & Neil Smith L2P Program.

Attend Cheer squad Bev, Chair Baby Chuck David, Beans Greg, Door man G’par Phil , Art Work Senior Brian Prize Xray Steve.

7th Feburary 2012 Scatter Meeting - Pick a club and off you go!

Jan 13 Ann Wardell—birthday

Jan 17 Bev Baker—joined Rotary 14 years ago

Jan 17 John Egan—birthday

Blast from the past - the year 1993 – 1994 RI President Robert R. Barth - Believe in What You Do - Do What You Believe In.

President Ron Gordon

This year saw a change in venue to the Hurstbridge Bowling Club where the welcome was warm and the facilities more suited to our needs. We were unable to find a similar venue in Diamond Creek. President Ron Gordon stressed the need for the Community to be aware of Rotary and the club set out to achieve this with exposure in the Diamond Creek News. Board meetings were held at Ellis Cottage and the warm fire and port are mentioned in despatches. A major achievement was the formation of a Probus Club for Diamond Creek with 70 members. John McCrohan became the first President. The 200kgs of clothing which had been collected for Fiji was transported at last as the excess baggage of a group of friendly travel agents. The arrival was welcomed and graphic reports and photos were sent by Isaac. The club raised and forwarded $1600 to the village for the water supply project and this was turned on in June. Involvement in the Blue Light Disco and the Fire Brigade continued in our second year.

GSE

Our first taste of Group Study Exchange was with the Brazilian team who spent five days with us, attending to their projects, sharing our homes and spending time enjoying the tourist interests of Melbourne.

The changeover was held on 5th July 1994 at The Dauphine Restaurant, Main Road, Eltham.

For more go to our history page

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from the president keeping up with the joneses! “Don't simply retire from something; have something to retire to. “ ~Harry Emerson Fosdick

 

past presidents Brian Bowen 1978-1979 Heidelberg North

Bob Eycken 1983-1984 Alperton UK

John McCrohan 1992-1993

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

Everyone needs a purpose in life. For some it is their families, for some it is a major interest or hobby such as golf or boating, politics or travel. Perhaps for some Rotarians, their purpose in life is Rotary! But for many people, particularly males, the purpose that they have always had has been their work!

However, often when retirement or retrenchment comes, they are not as fulfilled or as happy as they expected to be. This can be for many reasons – ill health, shortage of funds, lack of interests and most of all – absence of social interaction. Whilst working, contact and communication with others is taking place all the time, however when they retire often that interaction ceases.

This can lead to depression and a sense of isolation. It is widely recognised that men find it harder to talk about their feelings or even to take an interest in their health and well-being. This sense of isolation can lead to even more extreme problems such as alcohol or substance abuse or even suicide. But there is hope. One organisation which is gaining momentum in working with males is the Men’s Shed.

Joining a Men’s Shed gives the participants a sense of purpose and

activities in which to participate. The environment is non-threatening, and men have the opportunity to use their existing skills, to learn new skills and in many cases to give back to the community. But more importantly, they have the opportunity to talk to other men in a secure setting where they can open up if they feel the need.

Tonight’s Guest Speaker is Leigh Marshall, the co-ordinator of the newly established Men’s Shed in Diamond Creek. The inaugural meeting which was attended by several of us, was held in November and already the group is thriving. There is obviously a strong need for this in our local area and many local men have embraced it! This is a very worthwhile and positive community project and there may be opportunities for our Club to have some involvement with it.

Alan Jones

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what happened last week ? From the 20th December 2011 (O so long ago) Past President Clyde opened the meeting and conveyed thanks to the club from the Diamond Creek Combined Churches , for our efforts with the BBQ at the Christmas Carols on Sunday.

John Egan read out thanks from Ashley Woodcock to the club.

Greg Adams advised that $80,000 of the Club’s money had been placed in an investment account.

Greg Adams, as editor of the Bulletin, advised the club that a mistake was made in the bulletin printed May 17th and apologized, saying that there was no link between David Shave and Shave Human Resources at the time of printing as may have been implied.

David Palermo requested support from club members for the bike ride he will be doing in October next year.

PP Geoff Swan asked members to suggest locations for the WEEKEND MYSTERY TOUR on APRIL 27th-28th next year. Notify the Secretary of your favorite location and it could be chosen and bring your friends.

PP John Gatt advised the club of his and Eileen’s travels in the near future, including International Assembly in San Diego, a week of Home stay in Florida and International Convention in Bangkok in May.

Minutes of the Meeting of the Rotary Club of Diamond Creek on Tuesday 10th January 2012 at the Diamond Creek Tavern. Present: Alan Jones, Rod Mackenzie, Phil Chambeyron, Pat Millar, Alan White, Bev Baker, Linda Gidlund. Guests: Kerry Jones, Maureen Mackenzie, Gemma Chambeyron, Warwick and Carol Leeson. Apologies: Sharraine Ballao, Carol Founaris, Rob and Lynne Lloyd, Eileen Gatt, John Gatt, Jacqui Hodge, Peter Hodge, Greg Paull, John Egan, Ern and Ann Wardell. President’s Report: Alan Jones gave a brief report and thanked members for their efforts in the past six months. He spoke about the forthcoming six months. General Business: Rod Mackenzie thanked the Club for the flowers and kind wishes sent to him on the death of his mother. Next Meeting: Tuesday 17th January 2012 at Ashton Manor. Guest Speaker will be Leigh Marshall representing the Men’s Shed, Diamond Creek.

Tue

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Whilst searching for the Rotary Theme logo pertaining to the relevant year for our ‘Blast from the Past’ column

I found this one, (right)

The 1st one issued 1955 –56

We will have to ask DGE John about the theme for his year !

And this one (below) was when I was born

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Doesn’t look like much as changed ! Eh Mr. President

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Phone 03 9438 3044

Fax: 03 9438 4070 Email: sales@lpwarrenhomes.com.au

Rotary Grace Advance Australia Fair

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! In joyful strains then let us sing, "Advance Australia fair!"

O Lord and giver of all good

We thank you for our daily food

May Rotary friends and Rotary ways,

help us to serve you all our days.

The Diamond Creek Rotary Town fair 2012 starts in 251 days