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The Pelican News
ROTARY CLUB OF THE ENTRANCE INC. Chartered 26th April, 1972 District 9685
Facebook; Rotary Club of The Entrance Website: http://www.rotarytheentrance.org.au
PO Box 8173 Tumbi Umbi 2261
WEEKLY BULLETIN 2017 – 2018
Volume 46 Issue 32 March 20 2018
45 years helping the local community
RI President: Ian Riseley (RC of Sandringham. Vic) (Juliet)
District Governor: Peter Ward (RC of The Entrance) (Anne)
CLUB BOARD MEMBERS
President Secretary Treasurer Gordon Crawford Con Bartsos Gordon Crawford/ Clive Denmark President Elect (18-19): Robin Hearder Foundation: International: David Waterhouse Club Admin: Robin Hearder Youth: Alan Palmer Vocation/Community : Torben Nielsen Membership: Stephen Hammond-Parker Bulletin Editor: George Clifford Auditor: Community Audit Services
Address Correspondence to: The Secretary Rotary Club of The Entrance Bulletin Editor PO Box 8173 Tumbi Umbi: 2261 [email protected]
CATERING To assist with seating could you make your apology or book in any guests to
PE Robin Hearder by telephone call or SMS by noon on Monday on 4333 8087 or 0404 160 548
Child Protection – apply at WWW.check.ccyp.nsw.gov.au/Application/Applicants Use the name on your driver’s licence. Receive a number APPxxxxxx. Attend RMS office with number &
proof of ID. A WWC number ending with V will follow by E-mail eg. QQC1234567V
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Members and Guests present –Pres. Gordon Crawford, Alan Palmer, Torben Nielsen , Clive Denmark,D.G. Peter and Anne Ward, Martin Davies, David and Anthea Adermann, Stephen Hammond Parker and Jayne Motte. Apologies from Barbara Davies,Robin Hearder and Peter Lethbridge.Attendance 73.33% according to Torben. Meeting opened at 1830.President Gordon as Chair. Presidents report –
School uniforms offered to Rotary for donation, advised school in South Africa has been in touch with same name as on uniform. Assistance may be required with transportation. Next Board meeting.
Disability scooter currently on loan from Rotary no longer required, investigate service requirements and passing on to further needy individual. Torben asked about Rotary logo on chair.
President reported on visit to Camp Breakaway , and noted how deserving cause is to us all.
Redminder to register for District Assembly. Davis Adermann reminded about donating superfluous household items to Womens Refuge Shelters. Secretary report – Con reminder re collection of bowel kits for distribution to Pharmacies. Stephen Hammond-Parker advised of possible request for assistance from lady with candidate for Science Forum, not heard from Club. Followup required. Jayne Motte advised of Movie night at Avoca 10th May at $25 per head. Peter Ward commented on finding out from smaller organisations just what their requirements are in terms o assistance and financing. Check on status for Max required , Martin and Barbara to do. Stephen Hammond-Parke reminded members to check website. Alan Palmer advised Judy improving, and also requested assistance (advice) for acquaintance. Torben requested proceeds of next BBQ and S/W go to bushfire appeals Tathra. Agreed by show of hands. Discussion re exchange students and homestay requirements here. DG Peter Ward
Asked how members had found the Annual Conference , comments by members. Peter also commented on the Peace Conference and 50 Years of ROTORACT.
Peter also expanded comments on relations with other organisations, and utilising their strengths. Also on the needs for getting others engaged, perhaps through Associate memberships etc.
Peter also promoted the use of Rotary as resource managers for engagement with projects, and assets in the community.
David Adermann asked about feeless members, and other reduced commitment scenarios. Peter responded and also added the need for younger involvement. Offering choices about membership later. Stephen Hammond-Parker asked about certificate of appreciation for Mars and Santa Vittoria re BBQs. Alan to chair next meeting. Meeting closed approx. 2030.
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CLUB PROGRAM FOR 2018 PE Robin Hearder
Other Important dates
April Wed 4th Bunnings BBQ 8.00-4.00 Tuggerah
Sat 7th PETS (Robin)
Tues 10th Pride of Workmanship – partners 6.30 for 7.00 Mingara
Wed 11th Bunnings BBQ 8.00-4.00 Tuggerah
Sat 14th Spin & Win 10.00am – 12.30 Bateau Bay
Tues 17th Social Breakfast for Entrancers 9.00am Barbara & Martin Davies
Tues 17th Board Meeting 6.00 for 6.30 Mingara
Wed 18th Bunnings BBQ 8.00-4.00 Tuggerah
Sat 21st Spin & Win 10.00am – 12.30 Bateau Bay
Tues 24th Hugh Gynot – Conversation M.O.D.E. 6.00 for 6.30 Mingara
Wed 25th ANZAC Day Public Holiday
Sun 29th District Assembly All incoming Officers
and Directors 8.30 – 4pm King’s School
June
Tues 19th Club Changeover 6.00 for 6.30 Mingara
July
Sat 7th District Changeover Hornsby RSL
SPIN & WIN ROSTER Please note: Spin & Wins times are now 10.00am
to 12.30pm
Special Note special start for the Easter Eggs is about 30min earlier. Saturday March 24 Clive Denmark Easter Eggs Torben Nielsen
Day Date Activity Time Venue
March
Sat 24th Spin & Win 9.30am – 12.00 Bateau Bay
Tues 27th Sarah Fraser RYLA 6.00 for 6.30 Mingara
Fri 30th Good Friday – Public Holiday
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"Often when you think you’re at the end of something, you’re at the beginning of something
else." (Fred Rogers)
BUNNINGS BBQ ROSTER
MARCH as at 28th Feb
First Shift – Morning
Times: Day Manager 7.30 am to 1pm Others 8am to 1pm
Date Day Manager 2IC Helper
Wed 21/3/18 Martin Davies Clive Denmark Con Bartsos
Second Shift – Afternoon
Time: 12 Noon to 4pm Date Day Manager 2IC Helper
Wed 21/3/18 Gordon Crawford David Adermann Peter Lethbridge
BUNNINGS BBQ ROSTER
APRIL as at 28th Feb
First Shift – Morning
Times: Day Manager 7.30 am to 1pm Others 8am to 1pm
Date Day Manager 2IC Helper
Wed 4/4/18 Martin Davies Clive Denmark Peter Lethbridge
Wed 18/4/18 Clive Denmark Martin Davies Peter Lethbridge
Second Shift – Afternoon
Time: 12 Noon to 4pm Date Day Manager 2IC Helper
Wed 4/4/18 David Waterhouse Gordon Crawford Robin Hearder
Wed 18/4/18 Robin Hearder Gordon Crawford Torben Nielsen
It looks like some intense
concentration was needed on Con’s
part – obviously Alan and Judy were
also engrossed but not so the smiling
and photogenic one
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Would you consider this man to be one of sober habits?
Some of the
messages spelt out at
the conference.
Apparently luddites
are on the way out.
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Some happy faces but with that suspect fellow again
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TATHRA Fires
DG Peter Ward has received the following message from DG Steve Hill, from District 9710 covering the area of Tathra. Please share this with your club members:
Good afternoon all
Many clubs and Districts have rung me offering support to the victims of the recent Tathra
Fires. In consultation with the IPP of Bega Rotary club we decided not to set up a Rotary
account for donated monies but to utilise the local Council Mayoral account that has been
set up.
Any clubs or persons wishing to donate can do this through:
Bega Valley Shire Council Mayoral Appeal fund
ANZ Bega
BS 012525
Account Number 837535154
For information we do have several Rotarians living in Tathra that are members of the RC
of Bega. They are all fine as are their families and none of them lost their homes.
Steve Hill
District Governor 2016 - 17
District Governor 2017 -18
District 9710
As discussed here are the Rotary bookings at Bateau Bay Square for the remainder of 2018:
SPIN & WIN dates for 2018
March 17 and 24 April 21 and 27
May 12 and 19 June 9 and 15
July 14 and 28 August 11 and 31
Sept 8 and 28 Oct 13 and 27
Nov 10 and 23 Dec 1 and 8
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CAMP BREAKAWAY
President Gordon and Vanessa from Tasmania. It was her family we sponsored
An idealic spot for a camp
President Gordon with Vanessa and Denise Pastor, a staff member
A fifth grader looked downcast, so her teacher asked, "What's the
problem, Carol? I hope it's not homework again."
"Well, uh, yes, it is." replied Carol. "I was stupid and made my homework
paper into a paper aeroplane."
"Carol, you're right, that wasn't a very bright thing to do,"said the teacher,
"but this once I'll let you just unfold the paper and hand it in."
"Oh, but that won't work," said Carol, looking even sadder. "You see, the plane was hijacked.".
The rain was pouring down. There, standing in front of a big puddle outside the pub was an
old Irishman, drenched, holding a stick, with a piece of string dangling in the water..
A passer-by stopped and asked, "What are you doing?"
"Fishing" replied the old man.
Feeling sorry for the old man, the gent says, "Come in out of the rain and have a drink with
me."
In the warmth of the pub, as they sip their whiskies, the gentleman, being a bit of a smart
ass, cannot resist asking, "So how many have you caught today?"
"You're the eighth", says the old man.
Tact is the art of making a point without making an enemy. ( Sir Isaac Newton)
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SENIORS WEEK EVENT
WYONG DISTRICT MUSEUM & HISTORICAL SOCIETY invites you to MORNING TEA AT ALISON HOMESTEAD
Wednesday, 11th April 10am - 12pm
Delicious devonshire tea in a relaxing country atmosphere.
View a selection of historical DVDs depicting the early days of Wyong and surrounds.
From 11am, Special Guest Speaker, local historian, Phillip Morley, will chat about the history of the
Homestead and the families who owned it.
Cost $5 per person which includes a Museum tour after morning tea.
Bookings essential.
1 Cape Rd, Wyong Ph: 4352 1886 E: [email protected] W: www.alisonhomestead.com.au
The three things you need to make friends over the age of 30
This article from 2012 was referenced in something I was reading last week:
As external conditions change, it becomes tougher to meet the three conditions that sociologists since the
1950s have considered crucial to making close friends: proximity; repeated, unplanned interactions; and a
setting that encourages people to let their guard down and confide in each other, said Rebecca G. Adams,
a professor of sociology and gerontology at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. This is why so
many people meet their lifelong friends in college, she added..
But making friends in your thirties seems to be something that’s difficult for many people. Not that I’m
overly-concerned about it, to be honest. A good Stoic should be self-contained.
The article makes a good point about differences that don’t seem to matter when people are younger. For
example, coming from a wealthy family (or having a job that pays well) seems to somehow play a bigger
role.
Ultimately, though, there’s more at work here than just life changes happening to us.
External factors are not the only hurdle. After 30, people often experience internal shifts in how they
approach friendship. Self-discovery gives way to self-knowledge, so you become pickier about whom you
surround yourself with, said Marla Paul, the author of the 2004 book The Friendship Crisis: Finding,
Making, and Keeping Friends When You’re Not a Kid Anymore. “The bar is higher than when we were
younger and were willing to meet almost anyone for a margarita,” she said.
Manipulators, drama queens, egomaniacs: a lot of them just no longer make the cut.
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A common mistake that people make when trying to design something completely foolproof is to
underestimate the ingenuity of complete fools. - Douglas Adams
The one thing that unites all human beings, regardless of age, gender, religion or ethnic background,
is that we all believe we are above-average drivers. - Dave Barry
Let me ask you something -if someone's lying, are their pants really on fire? - Jerry Seinfeld
The only way of finding the limits of the possible is by going beyond them into the impossible.
Arthur C Clarke
Fertilizer does no good in a heap, but a little spread around works miracles all over. - Percy Ross
The early bird gets the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese. - Steven Wright
I wish there was a knob on the TV to turn up the intelligence.
There's a knob called 'brightness' but it doesn't work. - Gallagher
Life isn't about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself. - George Bernard Shaw
Sometimes I think the surest sign that intelligent life exists elsewhere in the universe is that none
of it has tried to contact us, Bill Watterson
THE FOUR WAY TEST
Of the things we think, say or do: Is it the TRUTH?
Is it FAIR to all concerned? Will it build GOODWILL and better FRIENDSHIPS?
Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?
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