SPOKE The Rotary Club of Burwood Inc.

Weekly Club Bulletin

SPOKE The Rotary Club of Burwood Inc.

Weekly Club BulletinVol 78 Issue 629th August 2016

President Keith Weeding

A word from the Preso:

Presidents Meeting: The Presidents meeting was held at Sutherland Easts Club on Friday 19 th

August. A gathering of the presidents and/or representatives from our district 9635. Presentation of programmes was given by many clubs. Most are documented for you interest in our club bulletin.

Granville 60th Anniversary: This was a very relaxed but important evening for Granville Club celebrating its 60th anniversary. Burwood Rotary was represented by Mary and Alf Dimarco, Franzisca and Walter Bock, Janette and myself. It was interesting to hear the history of the Granville District, the Granville Rotary Club and the significant contributions Granville Club has made to local and overseas projects. PDG Alan Grady was awarded a PHF double sapphire pin for his contribution to the club and the community. Well done Alan. DG Stephen Humphreys gave a concise and congratulatory talk. Well Done Granville and Happy 60th Birthday.

Burwood Girls High “Big Night Out” Well, I wasn’t planning on attending, however Janette said we were. It was one of those times that I have experienced in Rotary when you are not expecting too much but then when you make the effort you are blown away by the experience. These are the things that happen in Rotary that makes it all worthwhile. I don’t look to get rewards from Rotary but when you make the effort it comes back more than twofold.

Rotary Anniversary: None on record

Next Week's Meeting : Sri Lankan School Building Project

Mohan, Sana and Peter Hamer

Next Week's Meeting : Sri Lankan School Building Project

Mohan, Sana and Peter Hamer

Wedding Anniversary:Lloyd & Christine Roever27th August

Rotary Grace: May Rotary friends and Rotary ways help us to serve our community here and abroad in many ways.

Additional Meetings tonight: Board Meeting

Mascot: One of the World's Oldest Airports Ted Plummer

Introduction: Pres Keith Thanks: Pres Keith Notes: Peter Moore

Mascot: One of the World's Oldest Airports Ted Plummer

Introduction: Pres Keith Thanks: Pres Keith Notes: Peter Moore

Meets at: Burwood RSL 96 Shaftesbury Road, Burwood Every Monday night - 6pm for 6.15pm

Happy Birthday:Colin Gray 13th August Janette Weeding 14th August

Also attending was Lourice and Fuad, Sana, Rob and Tim. I am so glad Janette made me go. What a spectacular evening. BGHS really went overboard in providing the entertainment. Burwood Rotary members had been given passes and we had the best seats in the house. We were provided with nibbles and drinks, including wine. It was a wonderful gesture from BGHS to show their appreciation for our contribution to the school. I was thrilled when I commented to a lady giving us drinks and nibbles that we were being spoilt. She said ”You guys are worth it”. I found out later that she was one of the deputies. It is great to know how much our contribution is appreciated. Acknowledgement was also made during the evening of the construction of the storage room by members of our club.

We were treated to some great music including singing by Pattie Amphlett (I know her as Little Patti). Pattie is a tutor at the school and presented a group of girls who sang songs from the 60’s. I particularly like the presentation of the 1812 Overture. There was so much more and it all was brilliant. So glad I went. I hope I have the opportunity of attending next year. Congratulations to the staff and students of BGHS.

From our Meeting on 22nd August:

Pres Keith opened the meeting at 625 Welcomed Visitors: Helen, Mary, Faye, Janette, Dennis and Pip Lovely from Granville Rotary

Apologies: Lloyd Rover; Dr Nirmal Ananda; Helen Isbister; Theo Kapeleris; Anna Hoyles

Pres report: Presidents meeting last Friday 19th August.

Notices from Pres. Meeting: (also in District newsletter) Granville 60th anniversary dinner to-morrow. Concord Rotary 60th anniversary 24th September. West Wollongong – Fund raiser for Pancreatic Cancer Sunday12 noon Centro restaurant. Sunday 25th September. 12 noon. Rotary Club of Sylvania: “Launching the Circle of Impact” guest speaker Margaret Cunneen Deputy Crown Prosecutor – Doltone House Sylvania Waters. Saturday 8th October 11:30am. Community Chest Treasure Trove- Holroyd Club. Police Officer of the Year Awards- Friday 4th November. Darling Harbour. Rotary Million Dollar Dinner –Monday 28th November The Epping Club 100th Anniversary of Rotary Foundation- Rotary Foundation has set a global target of US$300 million dollars this year. District 9675 and District 9685 aiming to raise US$1 million dollars this Centennial Year. Hat Day fund raiser for mental health 10th October. White Ribbon Day. Burwood Rotary Barbque in Burwood Park.Friday 25th November, 9:30am. Reminder Board meeting next week.

Secretary Mail Received: Sec Colin Thank you from the Exodus Foundation, Wed evening Burwood Girls High Ensemble program. Given us many free tickets. Need to RSVP tomorrow, Hawsbury Races at Rotary Health early bird rates

Other Directors reports:Burwood fest organised by FuadSam and Faye White Ribbon day to do a BBQ for Burwood Council. They will pay us. On 25th November Friday David and Helen's daughter Cycle Challenge looking for donations to Coffs Harbour, Rob NYSF Only one girl from BGNS accepted. three were not successful, Fuad Burwood festival is on later than usual, charging us too much to attend seeing as we are a charity donating all our profit back into the community. Trying to negotiating a better deal, We have some sponsorship already,

David Wright. Rotaract in coming president unfortunately has moved to Canberra, Melissa is now president, They also need sponsorship for PRISCA,. They are looking for sponsorship from local business, Sana. Reminder regarding the Bush Dance, only 120 tickets are available.

Sergeant at Arms: Fred fined us

Pres Keith introduced Walter. Comments from some of our tourists. Pip was amazed at what Walter has done. Irene: RC Burwood is well respected there. Sana. Every thing is working as Walter and Peter are doing so much good work. Mary was impressed by the children. Walter and Peter H did a great job where the DIK containers were distributed. Dennis. Many people have nothing and they appreciate everything that we do.

Peter H showed photos of the trip including Celeste Morgan founder of Days for Girls at the Birthing centre. Our donated beds were at the Birthing Centre. Science being taught at school. Sewing classes running and we supplied the machines. Sew Aid is working well and running full time. Originally these were only the poorest people who were selected to participate but now they are employed and earning a living and this is helping their community to prosper. They made the bags for the recent Rotary Conference. They met a very tight dead line to supply. The School was helped by Rotary ( Walter) putting in a drip.feed tank supplying water to 190 children.

Days for Girls presentation at Mindanao at Median National Comprehensive High School. Handed out kits to girls who had attended. Than the ambassadors will be taught later on about the kits to teach and supply others. The Rotary Group attended fire dancing. Also. Native dancing which has a Spanish influence. Our goods are stored first and slowly distributed.

MinPRA MINDARA poverty relief. They went to hammer forge factory where the ham,,mers are sold internationally for up to 160 euro. Again very successfully helping the local community. They signed a sister club agreement for Rotary and Interact club. Had substantial donation from Alf and Mary Peter presented Keith with a token of appreciation form the Sister Rotary Club. Pres Keith thanked for presentation and in particular the work done by Walter and Peter H.

Meeting closed at 820Raffle won Irene Thanks Pip and Dennis and Rotarian partners

President’s reminders: Board meeting next week. Reports from chairpersons please.

RC Concord: 60th Anniversary Dinner 24th September featuring Tom Burlinson See online information

Upcoming Events at Burwood

Burwood Festival:Sunday 16th October. Bush Dance:5th November PRISCA 21st November

All correspondence to : The Secretary, PO Box 93 Burwood 1805 Editor: Peter Moore Email: mooreoptom@gmail.com

Burwood Rotary Program 2016 - 20174. July Changeover from president Peter to vice president Keith for the 2016-17 Rotary Year

11-Jul Transfered to Sunday night Rotaract Trivia Night, Sunday 7/07 Rotaract meeting18-Jul Club Assembly Club runner training 16/07

22-Jul 11th Annual Historical SocietyDinner with Greame Innes the Keynote Speaker25-Jul Joe Vytlingam “NBN and my journey on what how I got here” Board Meeting1-Aug District Governors Partner's night at Concord Golf Course Horses birthday8-Aug Transfer to Budha Ruksa Restaurant

8-15.August 2016 Burwood club visit to Gingoog in the Philippines15-Aug No meeting 14/08/2016 City to Surf22-Aug Mmbership Peter, Sana, Irene, Alf, Mary, Rosa, Shirley, Denise, Pip, Dennis, Vera, Walter - Philippive project29-Aug Month Mascot - One of the world's oldest airports - Ted Plummer Board Meeting

5-Sep Education Sana, Mohan & Peter on Sri Lanka School Building Project12-Sep Literacy Anna Perdriau - will banish your glossophobia forever19-Sep Month 24.Sep - Concord's 60th Anniversary

26-Sep Transplant Games

3-Oct Labour Day - No Rotary10-Oct Economic Rotary area combined day ???? Board Meeting17-Oct Development 16-Oct Burwood Festival24-Oct Month

31-Oct

5.November - Bush Dance & Lamb on the Spit7-Nov Rotary Blain Awardees Bree Rosengreen & Brydie Griffin 10th Nov Concord Golf day.

14-Nov Foundation Board Meeting21-Nov Month Rotaract PRISCA - Primary School Citizens Award Night28-Nov

5-Dec Burwood 78th Anniversary12-Dec Desease

19-Dec Prevention Burwood Rotary Christmas Night26-Dec Month Boxing Day - No meeting

2-Jan New Year's Day - No meeting

9-Jan Vocational No meeting

16-Jan Service

23-Jan Month Board Meeting

30-Jan 26-Jan Australia Day

6-Feb Peace

13-Feb Conflict

20-Feb Prevention Youth Night

27-Feb Month Burwood Business Award Night

6-Mar Board Meeting

Water 10-12 District conference

13-Mar &

20-Mar Sanitation

27-Mar Month

3-Apr Maternity

10-Apr & Board meeting

17-Apr Child Health Easter Monday - No Meeting

24-Apr Month ANZAC Day 25-April - No Meeting - ANZAC Breakfast ???

1-May

8-May Youth

15-May Service Pride of Workmanship

22-May Month Board Meeting

29-May

5-Jun

12-Jun Rotary Queen's Birthday weekend - No Meeting