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Matika, School Principal
from Nepal Duty Officers Noel Graham & Erroll Goulding
Tuesday March 5 2013
The Board of Murwillumbah Central Rotary Club meeting date—
at Jack Heffernan’s house Monday April 8 at 6.00pm.
Tonight’s Muster
Roast Lamb Presidents of Rotary
International Continuing the column below
featuring the Past Presidents of
Rotary International and a
quotation attributed to them.
The president of Rotary
International for the years
2004-2005 was Glenn E. Estess Sr.
Glenn E. Estess Sr.
Rotary Club of Shades Valley,
Alabama, USA
RI Theme: Celebrate Rotary
“True humanitarian service is about having the courage, the vision, and the practical knowledge to commit to projects that might at first seem like dreams.”— 2005 RI Convention
A weekly news update for members and guests of
Rotary Club of Murwillumbah Central Inc. Rotary International Club Number 17900 100% PHF Club (2011) 100% EREY Club (2011)
Meeting—6.00 for 6.30 pm EST or DST, At Murwillumbah Golf Club Mail to—PO Box 33 Murwillumbah NSW 2484
In the spirit!
Invitation to GSE team launch
Letter from George Kettle, appreciation for NYSF
Photos from Murwillumbah Swimarathon
108108 YEARSYEARS
Some information about Nepal
Nepal, officially the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal, is a landlocked
sovereign state located in South Asia.
Capital: Kathmandu
Dialing code: 977
National anthem: Sayaun Thunga Phool Ka
Official language: Nepali Language
Government: Republic, Federal republic, Federation
Population: 30,485,798 (2011)
Nepal is the world's 93rd largest country by land mass[7] and the 41st most
populous country. It is located in the Himalayas and bordered to the north by
the People's Republic of China, and to the south, east, and west by
the Republic of India.
The mountainous north has eight of the world's ten tallest mountains, including
the highest point on Earth, Mount Everest, called Sagarmatha in Nepali.
It contains more than 240 peaks over 20,000 ft (6,096 m) above sea level. The
fertile and humid south is heavily urbanised.
Friends of Rotary Club of Murwillumbah CentralFriends of Rotary Club of Murwillumbah Central The businesses and individuals recognised here are special sponsors of our
club, by their contribution to the success of projects of the club or donations
towards charity objectives of the club. Soul Pattinson Pharmacy, Sunnyside Centre, Robert Nieh
Bakers Delight, Sunnyside Shopping Centre.
Budds Mitre 10, Wollumbin Street, Murwillumbah.
Northern Rivers Signs, Graham Dietrich, Dina Zambelli
Immortal Books, Murwillumbah Truck Centre.
D9640 District Governor—
Sandra Doumany
D9640 Assistant Governor—
Anne Egan
Club Office Bearers BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President—
Jack Heffernan
Vice President & Pres Elect—
David Vickers-Shand
Immediate Past President—
Noel Graham
Secretary —
Peter Sochacki
Treasurer—
Michael Grisedale
Membership Director—
David Vickers-Shand
Public Relations Director—
Denis Hallworth
Club Administration Director—
Denis Hallworth
Service Projects Director—
George Phillips
Rotary Foundation Director—
David Vickers-Shand
CHAIRMEN OF COMMITTEES
Club Program Chair—
Bryan Threlfall
Community Service Chair—
Judy Mason
International Service Chair—
Tony Hayes
Vocational Service Chair—
Richard Johnston
Youth Service Chair—
George Phillips
Social Activities Chair—
Ian Baker
Club Protection Officer—
Michael Grisedale
College of Presidents Chair—
Denis Hallworth
OTHER POSITIONS
Bike Ride 2011/12—
Michael Grisedale
Tony Worrad
Barry Lack
Noel Graham
Sergeants—
Noel Graham
John Stainlay
Heads & Tails—
Noel Graham
John Stainlay
District Office Bearers AN INVITATION:
What: D9640 GSE Team Launch to D3450 Hong Kong, Macau and
Mongolia
Where: Lismore Workers Club, Keen St, Lismore
When: Sunday 24th March 2013 – 11.00am for 12.00noon luncheon (NSW
EADST)
Cost: $15.00
RSVP: by Friday 8th March 2013, to Secretary Brian Wheatley, 02 6629
3404, 0429 129 573, [email protected]
Team Leader Terry Brown – RC Lismore
Team Members:
Mitch Lowe – Tourism Co-ordinator – RC Lismore
Renee Mason - Librarian – RC Boonah
Rebecca Crisp- Pharmacist – RC Stanthorpe
Simone Millar - Bank Customer Service Officer – RC Tweed Heads South
This is an opportunity to meet our GSE team representing District 9640
and hear the team's first presentation.
From right Mitch Lowe, Simone Millar, Terry Brown, Rebecca Crisp and Renee Mason
Thought of the day
"Friends may come and go, but enemies accumulate."
- Thomas Jones
THE OBJECT OF
ROTARY
To encourage and foster
the ideal of service as a
basis of worthy enterprise
and, in particular, to
encourage and foster
1 The development of
acquaintance as an
opportunity for service
2 High ethical standards
i n b u s i n e s s a n d
p r o f e s s i o n s ; t h e
recognition of worthiness
of all useful occupations;
and the dignifying by each
Rotarian of his occupation
as an opportunity to serve
society
3 The application of the
ideal of service by every
Rotarian to his personal,
business and community
life
4 The advancement of
i n t e r n a t i o n a l
understanding, goodwill
and peace through a world
fellowship of business and
professional men united in
the ideal of service
NOTES
of the things
we think, say or do.
1 Is it the TRUTH ?
2 Is it FAIR to all
concerned ?
3 Will it build GOODWILL
and BETTER
FRIENDSHIPS ?
4 Will it be BENEFICIAL to
all concerned ?
Dear Noel Graham,
I have not actually met you Mr Graham, due to the confusion
before the NYSF madness kicked off. However I have written a
report for you to enjoy. It's two pages, however I could've
continued for much longer. Thank you so very much for
sponsoring me, I appreciate it a great deal. The NYSF is a truly
eye opening experience that cannot continue without Rotary’s
support. I can ensure that your donations and support for my
career have been put to great use. I have come away inspired and
motivated to contribute to the global (and local) scientific
community. I hope that in the future you will continue to
support the next generation scientists. Murwillumbah is a small
town, true. But it does surprisingly well in many aspects
(including academia and sport) due to the people and
communities that live here. The work of Rotary is amazing, keep up the good work.
Many Thanks to yourself and the Murwillumbah Central members.
George Kettle
440 Kyogle Rd Murwillumbah,
PO Box 947 NSW, 2484 28/1/13
The NYSF was an incredible experience and
I would love to share it with everyone. My
name is George Kettle and I was chosen to
attend the Perth session at Curry Hall. This
barely does any justice to the people involved
and the experience itself. However I would
like everyone to have an idea. I can't make it
too long, otherwise it could get boring. So
I've summed it up. Two weeks in two pages.
The first I had heard about the NYSF was
from a close friend, Maddison Sherrah. She
came back from the experience with a wealth
of stories and a cheeky grin. I never really
saw myself in her shoes, but after a few
encouraging talks from my Chemistry
teacher, I decided to take the challenge. So I
applied with four others from my class, each
of us nominated by Murwillumbah Central
Rotary Club.
With their support I hopped into the car on
my way up to Bond University for a
selection day. I remember talking to a
Rotarian on my way up to the Science-
medical building. She said, "One bit of
advice. When you walk in that door, wear
your biggest smile and talk to every single
person you lay eyes on." I've never been an
incredibly confident person, but I soon
realised that everyone in the room was
exactly like me and this is the brilliance of
the National Youth Science Forum. It was so
easy to talk to each and every person.
The speech was no longer a challenge and the
interview was surprisingly relaxing. The
Rotarians that interviewed me were not there
to interrogate me as I was expecting, but soon
we were having a simple conversation.
Towards the end of the day I was informed
on my selection and went home anticipating
a package that was to be sent to me.
It seemed like a whole year had passed since
selection day and orientation.
So on the 14th of January I was finally in the
Brisbane airport, where Admiral Joe Orange
(quite a funny joke seeing as Joe was another
student) waited to direct all the students to
the terminal gate. Time seemed to pass very
quickly and soon enough we were greeted in
Perth by the overly enthusiastic Staffies.
At first, everyone was a little spooked by the
non-stop chanting, and no one wanted to
participate. "Do you feel a Breeze?" bounced
Staffie Laura, "Nope... there is no breeze on
this bus whatsoever." replied everyone. Oh
how this changed from the first day to the
last. Soon after arrival I met my buddy, Sam
Maclntyre from Scotland. His accent was one
from the Gods and could soothe many a girl
on the Forum. This was apparent from the
N Y S F
National Youth
Science Forum
first night as we settled into a routine
of ice cream before bed. A welcomed
treat to allow each days excitement to
sink in.
The two weeks were full to the brim
as Tom Grace (session B director)
tried to fit everything and anything
into our schedules. I simply cannot
talk about every scientific
presentation I observed, but I would
like to mention the standouts.
The presentation by Peter Quinn on
the Square Kilometre Array informed
the students of the newest greatest
radio telescopes, setting new
standards for the future of astronomy
and physics.
Lyn Beazley was another scientist that
talked to us in general, kindly
showing us multiple scientific studies
being conducted at the moment. She
was an example of passion and
excitement, showing keenness that I
had never seen before. From our first
meeting with her, everyone had
fallen in love with a grin that shone
from ear to ear.
However the man that I could talk
most highly of was Tom Hatton, the
group executive for energy at CSIRO.
His speech on the last night at Curtin
University was one I will always
remember. He spoke to us as adults
and encouraged us to pursue whatever
career we wished. The relevance of
the content was incredible; he
addressed nearly every question or
doubt I had ever thought. I just had to
have his speech, so I introduced
myself and asked. That night I went
to my room, read over it and fell
asleep smiling to myself.
I flew over to Perth hoping for some
guidance in my career decision.
Though writing this now, I only have
more to choose between. The NYSF
introduces you to so many different
occupations and disciplines of science
that you taste all the endless
possibilities.
At first I thought engineering was a
black and white choice for myself,
however this has now changed to
Mathematics and Physics. Being in
the Engineering group on the forum I
was able to witness various forms of
science across the preferences I am
currently thinking of.
Not only has NYSF widened
the choices of careers, but I feel
that it has really opened a
confidence I never knew I had.
In our groups we would carry
out impromptu speaking,
speeches and debates which
have improved my speaking
and communication skills two
fold.
I've held off until now, but I really
must mention the fun times.
Everyone thinks, "Science camp,
how could that be fun?" Don't be
fooled by the title. Science camp=
crazy times! So I and 143 others
learnt. It really is remarkable how
Geoff Burchfield and his team
collect hundreds of strangers and by
the second day they claim to be the
best of friends. And it's true. I know
for certain that I will keep in
contact with the people I have met.
Over the course of the two weeks
everyone grows so close,
culminating to the last day where
everyone pulls an all-nighter to
make the most of the time left. Until
early in the morning I was dancing,
laughing and writing goodbyes. I
knew everyone so well I could
almost have written their eulogies.
Then when it was time to board the
buses, we all wiped our tears away
and said goodbye.
My new buddies account for only
half the friendships made on my
journey. The experience was
incredible to say the least and was
due to the donations, support and
effort of a few wonderful people.
My parents first and foremost for
providing me with the support to
travel across the country. I must say
though, they were probably happy to
have a 2 week timeout. Mrs Narelle
Sherrah, my accelerated chemistry
teacher, for pushing me to put
myself out there. Not excluding the
other Mt St Patrick Staff for
encouraging and congratulating me.
The Murwillumbah Central rotary
club for sponsoring my trip and
Meredith Graham for sending out
the countless emails to prepare
district 9640 and myself.
Without Rotary and the thousands
of Rotarians that contributed to the
NYSF, each session would not be
feasible. I have so much respect for
the work that has gone in to raising
the money, thank-you so much!
Then there is Tom Grace, Geoff
Burchfield, Rotary Mum and Dad
and all of the brilliant Staffies. What
an amazing experience it has been,
you are all incredible people. The
effort spent to control 400 plus
nerds, is no mean feat. Let alone the
awesome people, science labs and
factories you have enabled access to.
I urge you to continue recruiting
NYSF students in the future. If their
memories are half as meaningful as
mine, they will continue on to
become great contributors to
science.
I thank you all for accepting and
growing my passion for science.
In asking Tom Hatton for his
speech, I would now like to share
some words which I think are
important for any aspiring and
current scientist.
"It has taken a huge investment
from your parents and the
community. To take you from here
to becoming a practicing scientist
will take much more investment.
But that comes with an obligation
to pay back to society through
service. But keep in the forefront of
your mind the great challenges your
world is facing.... Don't indulge
yourself by only working on things
that are easy or interesting only to
yourself. Work on things that
matter. Use your scientific
creativity and innovation in the
service of society. The future needs
you."
These were the words which proved
NYSF to be most inspirational. I
hope there is the chance for Tom
Hatton to speak to future NYSFers.
His speech has impacted my life and
I can assure the NYSF and all its
sponsors that their investment is
well spent. Thank you to everyone
for confirming my decision as an
aspiring scientist.
Action at the Pool, as
Carli Worrad, member
of Murwillumbah
Central team starts her
laps in lane 8.
Some of the 240 swimmers at
the Murwillumbah Swimarathon
on Saturday February 23.
The very successful event held
on Rotary’s 108th birthday,
raised $5000.00 for polio
eradication.
The local event was part of a
global event with 280 Rotary
Clubs participating worldwide.
The appearance of the Hospital team in theatre garb stunned other swimmers.
The latest results on the 3 main award categories as at March 1. 1. District Competition - Based on
the entries received - we can confirm
the final five districts which had the
most clubs participate-
District 9320 South Africa,
District 2980 India,
District 2450 Egypt,
District 9550 Australia
District 3170 India
we will now need to collate the
positions for each of the 3 categories
- number of swimmers, amount
raised and number of events , which
will take a few weeks until all the
money is gathered in -
2. Event with Most swimmers - The
current top 5 is
i) Rotary Clubs of Murwillumbah
D9640 Australia
ii) Rotary Club of Belgaum , D3170
India
iii) Rotary Clubs of East London
Sunrise D9320 South Africa
iv) Rotary Club of Limavady D1160
Ireland
v) Rotary Club of Cabarrus County
D7680 USA
So Great to see it split across 5
continents!! , and well done to the
new clubs Murwillumbah and
Cabarrus county for first time
events!
Now there are still some clubs yet to
confirm so positions could yet
change
3. The End Polio Now Bill Gates
signed Bottle challenge - to the event
that raises the most money for End
Polio Now
Here are the current top 10 - they
could all change - PLEASE keep
your figures coming in and I'll
update the standings over the next
few weeks
i) Rotary Club of Kwinana D9465
Australia
ii) Rotary Club of Perth Ontario
D7040 Canada
iii) Rotary Club of Hamilton D9600
Australia
iv) Rotary Clubs of Murwillumbah
D9640 Australia
v) Rotary Club of Los Olivos D5240
USA
vi) Rotary Club of Waynesboro
D7360 USA
vii) Rotary Club of Mareeba D9550
Australia
viii) Rotary Club of Rockingham
D9465 Australia
ix) Rotary Club of La Jolla Sunrise
D5340 USA
x) East Sutherland Rotary Club
D1010 Scotland
The Hospital team swabbed the triathletes and declared all failed the test. By the look
of the samples, it is surprising they were able to stand up, let alone compete.
Within hours of the news that
Tesco's 'all beef hamburgers'
contained 30%horse meat these
quips hit the internet.
I'm so hungry, I could eat a horse."
Anyone want a burger from Tesco?
Yay or neigh?
Not entirely sure how Tesco are
going to get over this hurdle.
Waitress in Tesco asked if I wanted
anything on my Burger. So I had a
£5 each way!
Had some burgers from Tesco for
my tea last night.... I still have a bit
between my teeth.
A woman has been taken into
hospital after eating horse meat
burgers from Tesco - Her condition
is said to be stable.
Tesco are now testing all their
vegetarian burgers for traces of
unicorn.
"I've just checked the Tesco burgers
in my freezer...AND THEY'RE
OFF".
Tesco now forced to deny presence
of zebra in burgers, as shoppers
confuse barcodes for serving
suggestions.
Said to the missus these Tesco
burgers given me terrible trots.
To beef or not to beef... That is
equestrian.
A cow walks into a bar. Barman says
'why the long face?' Cow says
'Illegal ingredients, coming over
here stealing our jobs!'
I hear the smaller version of those
Tesco burgers make great horse
d'oeuvres.
These Tesco burger jokes are going
on a bit.
Talk about flogging a dead..
agggghhh NO! NO NO NO!
A man suffered a serious heart
attack while shopping in a store.
The store clerks called 000 when
they saw him collapse to the
floor.
The paramedics rushed the man
to the nearest hospital where he
had emergency open heart bypass
surgery.
He awakened from the surgery to
find himself in the care of nuns at
the Catholic Hospital. A nun was
seated next to his bed holding a
clipboard loaded with several
forms, and a pen. She asked him
how he was going to pay for his
treatment.
"Do you have health insurance?"
she asked.
He replied in a raspy voice, "No
health insurance."
The nun asked, "Do you have
money in the bank?"
He replied, "No money in the
bank."
Do you have a relative who could
help you with the payments?"
asked the irritated nun.
He said, "I only have a spinster
sister, and she is a nun."
The nun became agitated and
announced loudly, "Nuns are not
spinsters! Nuns are married to
God."
The patient replied, "Perfect.
Send the bill to my brother-in-
law."
ROTARY GRACE
Oh Lord and giver of all good
We thank thee for our daily food
May Rotary friends and Rotary ways
Help us to serve thee all our days
NEXT WEEK’S MUSTER
Matika,
School Principal
from Nepal Duty Officers
Noel Graham & Erroll Goulding
Apologies and guests must be phoned or faxed to Noel Graham Farm Machinery by 2.00 pm on the day of the meeting or meal paid for. Phone 6672 2555 or fax 6672 2063.
Any late apologies or invitees (after 2.pm) must be phoned direct to Hot Wok Restaurant 6672 4041.
Rotary websites
Club www.murwillumbah-central-rotary.org.au This is the new web site. www.murwillumbah-central-rotary.org (old site) District—www.rotary9640.org Australia—www.rotary.org.au International—www.rotary.org
Meeting Make-up locations Murwillumbah Monday 6.00pm
Greenhills Reception Lounge Mt Warning AM Wednesday 6.45am
Imperial Hotel
South Tweed Monday 6.30pm South Tweed Sports Club
Tweed Coast Contact for details
Kingscliff Tuesday 6.15pm Cudgen Leagues Club
Coolangatta Tweed Thursday 6.00pm
Twin Towns Services Club Mullumbimby. Thursday
1st & 3rd—7am Sandbar Café, Brunswick Hd
2nd & 4th—7pm Brunswick Bowls Club
On-Line - Rotary Eclub Next Gen Qld Australia
www.rotaryeclubnextgen.org
Coming programs details
Mar 12—Yuzuke Sakabe, Chiropractor—aging with ease
also RYLA awardees
Mar 19—
Mar 26—Rotary Eclub, Chris Lloyd, AusE SafarE.
Apr 2—
Apr 8—GSE Dinner at Greenhills Lounge w/- M’bah Club
Apr 9—No Meeting, transferred to Apr 8
Apr 16—
Apr 23—
Apr 30—No meeting, transferred to May 1
May 1—Group 4 Cluster dinner, Andrew Csabi Guest Speaker.
May 7—
May 14—No meeting, transferred to May 18
May 18—75th Anniversary Dinner Mbah Club, Civic Centre
Duty Officers
Mar 12—Kevin Damsma & Ian Baker
Mar 19—David Vickers-Shand & Bryan Threlfall
Mar 26—John Stainlay & Peter Sochacki
Apr 2—Diedri & Bob Shepherd
Apr 9—Not required
Apr 16—George Phillips & Richard Johnston
Apr 23—Len & Judy Mason
Apr 30—Not required
May 7—Tony Hayes & Denis Hallworth
May 14—Not required
May 21—Noel Graham & Kevin Damsma
May 28—Ian Baker & David Vickers-Shand
Jun 4—Bryan Threlfall & John Stainlay
Jun 11—Peter Sochacki & George Phillips
Birthdays— March 5 David Vickers-Shand
March 10 John Norris
Anniversaries— None this week
The Club Song
We’ve come to introduce you to the Murwillumbah Central boys,
The way you know that we’re around is when you hear the noise,
There’s tenors, basses, inbetweens, and some just here for show,
But all the same we’ll sing to you, so boys just ‘Let ‘er go’.
When Governor Georgie, gave us our charter,
He kissed our Rotaryannes to make it right,
We’ve come to greet you, because we’re after,
All the fun and fellowship that’s going tonight.
So put it there!