WEEKLY BULLETIN THE ROTARY CLUB CLUB SURVEY BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF DELORAINE Chartered 5 th March, 1957

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1 CLUB SURVEY President Annette distributed this Survey at last weeks meeting. For those who were absent, those who took it home to complete (and have perhaps mislaid it), it would be much appreciated if you could please fill in and give to President Annette at next weeks meeting. (If there is insufficient room for your answers, please use an extra piece of paper) What are the club s strengths? THE ROTARY CLUB OF DELORAINE INC. Chartered 5 th March, 1957 Assembly: Bush Inn Hotel ~~ Tuesday 6.15 for 6.30p.m. (Postal Address: P.O. Box 85, Deloraine Tas 7304) WEEKLY BULLETIN What are the club s weaknesses? How can we contain weekly meeting costs? How do you feel about holding at least one meeting a month at Rotary pavilion? Do we need to consider changes in the running and content of the weekly meeting? What can we do to make the club more appealing to young people? What do we want to achieve in the next 3-5 years? BOARD OF DIRECTORS President... Annette Viney Immediate Past President... Andrew Johnston President Elect & Club Service.. Isabelle Vescovo Secretary... Roy Axelsen Treasurer... Bev Ritchie Vocational Service... Marc Smith New Generations... David Andrews Community Service... Paul Bowman International Service... Rob van der Elst Membership & PR... Pamela Tankard Tasmanian Craft Fair... John Christie

2 Tonight 21 st August, 2012 Chairman: David Andrews Tony O Mullane Toast: John Tabor Marc Smith Sergeant: Michael Horne Michael Horne Corporal: John Robertson Bev Ritchie Heads & Tails: Bob Loone Daryl Blair Meet & Greet: Tony O Mullane Peter McKenzie President s Table: Daryl Blair Paul Bowman Michael Horne Isabelle Vescovo Attendance: Programmes: Wayne Richardson Wayne Richardson 14 th August PP John Bennett Recent visit to W.A. Board Meeting 21 st August Martin Gilmore Editor The Examiner 28 th August Jane Bennett Activities with Tasmanian Statutory Organisations Family of Rotary: Birthdays: ROTARY CLUB OF DELORAINE INC. VOLUME 57 NO th AUGUST, 2012 PPs John Lord and Marc Smith (20 th August) Anniversary of Induction: Rtn Peter McKenzie (19 th August) Wedding Anniversary: Rtn Mike & Yvette Muller (14 th August) Leave of Absence: PP Pat Woods to 1 st November, 2012 Bulletin Information Information for Weekly Bulletins is sought from ALL Rotarians. Information should be given to one of the Committee Members (Lesley Dare, Mike Muller, Isabelle Vescovo or Geoff Woods), or ed to PP Ann Axelsen on aaxelsen@tassie.net.au Information should be submitted by Sunday. ShelterBox Australia Information from July 2012, enewsletter July was another great month for donations, as more Rotary Clubs dispersed their charity funds and the public gave generously. Our sincere thanks go out to all of those who contributed and you only have to read the reports below from Uganda and Russia, to see just how much your efforts are both needed and appreciated. July also saw the launch of the ShelterBox Australia App for Android phones. The app allows users to access the SBA website; blog; Facebook and Twitter pages all from one place. It also allows users to send an or image to the Communications Officer direct from their phone, or link to the donations page. There is a calendar of upcoming events, but perhaps the most useful feature is the "Find Us" application that uses Google Maps to help users find the nearest ShelterBox speaker and Demo box. The app is free to download from: or from Google Play at: DEPLOYMENTS: RUSSIA Flooding A ShelterBox Response Team (SRT) led by Australian SRT member, Andrew Clouting has returned from Russia after delivering life saving aid to flood survivors in the Southern region of Krasnodar. 150 ShelterBoxes and 50 tents were distributed. Andrew said, "I am proud to be part of ShelterBox who truly make a difference to displaced families. UGANDA - Mudslides Heavy rains resulted in a large landslide on the slopes of Mount Elgon in Bududa in eastern Uganda at the end of June, sweeping away three villages and leaving hundreds of families homeless. A ShelterBox Response Team (SRT) worked in conjunction with local Rotarians and the Ugandan Red Cross to distribute aid to those in need. A total of 115 boxes were distributed. PERU - Landslides and Flooding In March ShelterBox responded to two separate disasters in Peru. Heavy rains triggered landslides that caused widespread damage in the remote mountainous region of Apurimac. Whilst in the Loreto region, in northern Peru, the unusually heavy rains led to extensive flooding. In July ShelterBox sent a monitoring and evaluation team back to these regions to assess the situation three months on.

3 From PRESIDENT ANNETTE Kerrie Howe enlightened us last week about the Fox Eradication programme and other invasive species in Tasmania. She is not a local, but hails from Victoria and applied for her present job because she is passionate about saving our endangered species, that would be put very much at risk if foxes became prevalent in Tasmania. She also touched on other invasive species in Tasmania that need to be controlled. She asks us all to contact the if you see any evidence of foxes. I would like all members who have not returned their survey forms, to have them back to me by next week please. (If you have misplaced your copy, the survey is reprinted on the back page of this bulletin. I will be attending the National Model United Nations Assembly in Canberra this coming weekend and I know the 2 girls representing USA are looking forward to the experience. They have been working hard to prepare for the resolutions. President Annette LETTER OF THANKS Athol Wilfred Saunders 7 th May, 1916 to 30 th June, 2012 (Father of PHF Jan and Ian Atkins) A young man visiting a dude ranch wanted to be macho, so he went out walking with one of the hired hands. As they were walking through the barnyard, the visitor tried to begin a conversation, "Say, look at that big bunch of cows." The hired hand replied, "Not 'bunch,' but 'herd.'" "Heard what?" "Herd of cows." " S u r e, I ' v e h e a r d o f cows...there's a big bunch of 'em right over there."

4 COMMITTEE NEWS Vocational Service: Director Marc last seek sought assistance from Rotarians, with regards to Vocational Visits. Do you have a suggestion for a Vocational Visit? If so then contact PP Marc with details. Community Service: Director Paul advised the Club of a number of possible projects that have been discussed and considered by the Community Service Committee, these include:- To continue concept of walkway across the railway line to swimming pool; Pursuing idea of construction of swing for wheelchair bound children; Aged Care Deloraine renewal of bus; Offer incentives for businesses to decorate their windows and shop fronts for Christmas; Support country halls; Support Charities Deloraine House Christmas Hampers, Combined Churches Christmas Dinner; Great Western Tiers Cycle Challenge support Hat Day to be held in October. To make event bigger than a Club meeting night; Major repairs to the Rotunda $500 donation made to the New Horizons Club, proceeds of our share of the Great Western Tiers Cycle Challenge. Donation will be used to develop programmes for disabled athletes. INNER WHEEL AUGUST MEETING The August Inner Wheel Meeting will be held Wednesday 22 nd August at the British Hotel 6.30 for 7.00p.m. Guest Speaker will be A80 District Chairman Annette Emmett. Annette s husband Reg will also be attending the meeting. Inner Wheel Partners and Rotarians are invited to attend this meeting. Please advise Robin Dixon ( ) of your apology (and additional guests), by Monday 20 th August. A reminder that all Members are automatically booked in for a meal. 1,000 Cranes for Peace District Governor Partner s Project The Japanese legend of the peace cranes has its origins in the last days of the Second World War. When the atomic bomb fell on Hiroshima, Sadako Sasaki, a two year old girl, was just one of many who witnessed the awesome power of the explosion and was exposed to its radiation. Sadako survived the blast but was to suffer several years later from leukaemia. She believed the ancient Japanese folklore that if she was able to make 1,000 origami paper cranes she would be granted a wish. Her wish was to be well again. Even though weak from illness she folded cranes. Sometimes there was no paper and the cranes were folded from used paper wrappers. Despite folding many paper cranes, Sadako lost her battle, dying in Her mother placed some of the paper cranes Sadako made in the coffin with her little girl. As years passed the story was retold and children would fold cranes in Sadako s memory. A memorial was built in Hiroshima and paper cranes are still left hanging from the frame. This year our Rotary International President Sakuji Tanaka and his wife Kyoko have Peace through Service as Rotary s theme. President Tanaka is encouraging Rotarian s to think about peace when developing plans for this year. He is keen to promote discussion and ideas on peace at three international peace forums to be held in Berlin, Hawaii and Hiroshima in the next 12 months. Rotary International funds many programmes that support peace in our world, such as the provision of safe drinking water, improving education and seeking to ensure that there is enough food for all. Peace scholars are also being trained so that they can work to make a difference in areas of conflict. I hope that you would like to show your support for peace by making a donation of $10 for an origami peace crane. All monies received will be donated to the Rotary Foundation s Annual Giving. You may choose to write a brief message on your crane in support of peace or just write your name. Alternatively a longer message may be written out on paper which I can then use to make an origami peace crane. I will send all these peace cranes to Hiroshima to coincide with the third Rotary Peace Forum in May Buy one for yourself, buy one as a group or send a peace crane as a gift on behalf of a friend. Thank you for continuing to make a difference in our world. Kathy Wilcox If you would like to help with this project, please contact Kathy on jkwilcox@bigpond.net.au

5 Information from the District E Letter DISTRICT CONFERENCE 2013: Early Bird Registration is now available. Register online by 1 st November to get the Early Bird rate and to be included in a draw for a free registration. Register at: CONFERENCE BIKE RIDE: A bike ride at the Conference on Sunday 17 th March, will raise funds for Australian Rotary Health. There is a choice of two rides and any rider raising $1,000 or more will receive an ARH yellow jersey signed by prominent Australian cyclist Ritchie Porte. Get further details and register interest at: Rotary Information: "On the 1 st of July, 1989, for the first time, women could be invited to join a Rotary club. Look around your club now and judge the balance of your club with regard to gender, ethnic background as representing your local community and a range of vocations professions and businesses. A glance around might alert members to some gaps and prospects for new members." A former sergeant in the Marine Corps took a new job as a high school teacher. But just before the school year started, he injured his back. He was required to wear a plaster cast around the upper part of his body. Fortunately, the cast fit under his shirt and wasn't noticeable. On the first day of class, he found himself assigned to the toughest students in the school. The smart-aleck punks, having already heard the new teacher was a former Marine, were leery of him and he knew they would be testing his discipline in the classroom. Walking confidently into the rowdy classroom, the new teacher opened the window wide and sat down at his desk. When a strong breeze made his tie flap, he picked up a stapler and stapled the tie to his chest. Dead silence. He had no trouble with discipline the rest of the year. COMMITTEE NEWS New Generations: Edmund Rice Camp being held in September at the Hagley Farm School. We will meet with this group on Tuesday 18 th September, which will be a BBQ meal at Rotary Pavilion. An invitation for Rotarians to attend a presentation Dinner at the Hagley Farm School on Thursday 20 th September. If you can attend, or require additional information, please contact New Generations Director David Andrews. International Service: Last weeks Committee meeting has been postponed, and will now be held at the conclusion of our Dinner Meeting next Tuesday (21 st August). Treasurer: A reminder from Treasurer Bev, that if you have not yet paid your subs, please do this by 31 st August. If you have misplaced your invoice, subs for this year have been set at $ and if you prefer, they can be paid in 2 installments of $80.00 one now and the other in December/January. TASMANIAN CRAFT FAIR Meeting tomorrow night Wednesday 15 th August 7.00p.m. at Rotary Pavilion During a wedding reception the mother of the bride managed to keep from crying until she glanced at the grandparents. The grandmother had reached over to the grandfather's wheelchair and gently touched his hand. That was all it took to start the mother's tears flowing. After the wedding, she went over to the grandmother and told her how that tender gesture triggered her outburst. "Well, I'm sorry to ruin your moment," Grandmother replied, "but I was just checking to see if he was still alive."

6 WHA TS HAPPENING and WHEN?? AUGUST Tuesday 14 th Wednesday 15 th Craft Fair Meeting Saturday 18 th & Sunday 19 th Tuesday 21 st Friday 24 th Tuesday 28 th PP John Bennett Recent visit to W.A. Board Meeting National MUNA Canberra Martin Gilmore Editor of The Examiner TASTA Hobart Jane Benentt Activities with Tasmanian Statutory Organisations SEPTEMBER Tuesday 4 th Ian Whitehouse An overview of electronic communication and commerce for business Tuesday 11 th Board Meeting Tuesday 18 th BBQ at Rotary Pavilion with Edmund Rice Camp participants Wednesday 19 th Tas Craft Fair Meeting OCTOBER Tuesday 9 th Board Meeting Friday 12 th ARHRF Hat Day Wednesday 17 th Tas Craft fair Meeting NOVEMBER Friday 2 nd Monday 5 th Tasmanian Craft Fair MARCH 2013 Friday 15 th Sunday 17 th District Conference The couple's young daughter had adopted a stray cat. To her mother's distress, the cat began to use the back of their new sofa as a scratching post. "Don't worry," her husband reassured her. "I'll have him trained in no time." They watched for several days as he patiently "trained" their new pet. Whenever the cat scratched, he deposited the cat outdoors to teach him a lesson. The cat learned quickly. For the next 16 years, whenever he wanted to go outside, he scratched the back of the sofa. COMMUNITY NEWS Open to the public from 30 th November, 2012 to 17 th February, To be held Mezzanine Gallery, Country Club Tasmania. Entries: The exhibiting artist should be a financial member of the Launceston Art Society or Meander Valley Art Society. Entry is only open to adult (over 16 years) members of the societies. Entries close with the Exhibition Co-ordinator on Friday 19 th October, No late entries accepted. Artwork will be for sale, and any unsold will be hung at the Deloraine Creative Studios from 18 th February, Entry forms available from the Launceston Art Society ; Meander Valley Art Society or contact Meander Valley Council. Organ Recital Sunday 16 th September 2.00p.m. An invitation to attend an Organ Recital at St. Andrew s Anglican Church, Westbury. Recital will be given by Roy Axelsen, and will be followed by afternoon tea. Admission price of $5.00 per person. I'm not arguing. I'm explaining why I'm right. I sat up all night thinking about the sun. Then it dawned on me. You're never too old to l e a r n s o m e t h i n g stupid. Whenever I fill out an application, in the part that says "In an emergency, notify:", I always put "A doctor."