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issue: Leader Rotary Foundation Support Our Leading Clubs New Members and Paul Harris Fellow recipients.

Exchange Attendance figure Leader: Rotary Foundation. Rotary International s masterpiece is the Rotary Foundation.

1 ROTARY INTERNATIONAL DISTRICT DISTRICT NEWSLETTER Rotary International for November 2003 District Governor President Jonathon Majiyagbe 42 clubs 1213 members Peter Chivers November is Rotary Foundation Month In this issue: Leader Rotary Foundation Support Our Leading Clubs New Members and Paul Harris Fellow recipients. Thought for the month Rotary International Exchange Rate From the District Governor Special Report New arrival Out and About From the Clubs Books for Pacific Islands Children Rotary Friendship Exchange Attendance figure Leader: Rotary Foundation. Rotary International s masterpiece is the Rotary Foundation. It transforms our dreams into splendid realities it is the most generous expression of Rotary generosity a generosity that not only brings benefits but also brings help and cooperation to solve the problems that affect mankind. The Rotary Foundation achieves the best mankind can possibly achieve. Paul VC Costa, President RI ROTARY FOUNDATION SUPPORT OUR LEADING CLUBS Top three Clubs Annual Programs Fund Giving and Top three Clubs Per Capita Annual Programs Fund Giving Congratulations to the following Clubs all of whom have been awarded banners: Top three Clubs Annual Programs Fund Giving: 1. RC of Cowra $ RC of Wagga Wagga Kooringal $3, RC of Leeton Central $2, Top three Clubs Per Capita Annual Programs Fund Giving : 1. RC of Leeton Central $ RC of Bathurst Macquarie $ RC of Blayney $81.89 NEW MEMBERS AND PAUL HARRIS FELLOW RECIPIENTS We welcome the following new members: Sergio Busnello RC of Yenda Neville Lane RC of West Wyalong (formerly Singleton on Hunter) Robert Russ John Glassford Peter Glasgow Craig Booth Paul Harris Fellow RC of Blayney RC of Coolamon RC of Temora RC of Murrumburrah-Harden Congratulations to: PP Ab Oliver OAM of RC of Cowra on receiving a PHF Sapphire pin for distinguished and notable service to the Cowra community and to Rotary, including his inspirational commitment to world peace and initiating and nurturing the nationally acclaimed relations and friendship that exist between the town of Cowra and the Japanese nation. John Roberson RC of Wagga Wagga Kooringal on receiving a PHF Sapphire pin in appreciation of his service to D9700 as Chairman of RAWCS the past three years. John Roberson receives his PHF PP Ab Oliver OAM receives his Sapphire Sapphire pin from PDG Ian Tooke pin from President Maurice Walsh THOUGHT FOR THE MONTH The only way to discover the limits of the possible is to go beyond them into the impossible.

2 ROTARY INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE RATE All Clubs please note that as from 1 st November 2003 RI exchange rate moves to $AUD1.45 (Formerly $AUD1.52) FROM THE DISTRICT GOVERNOR. Amidst my aspirations for D9700 is my desire that all our Rotarians and Rotary Clubs have a good understanding about and unstinting loyalty towards contributing to the Rotary Foundation. I have in fact asked our Assistant Governors to address all Clubs on this topic very shortly so that all of us should have a better knowledge of the Foundation, its objectives, programmes, administration, procedures etc., and importantly how your Club can benefit from it. Whilst the quote in our Leader herein beautifully describes The Foundation as RI s masterpiece, a working paper from the Foundation goes on to say : To experienced Rotarians, The Rotary Foundation is one of the jewels in the crown. The work it funds pursues the fourth object of Rotary - The advancement of international understanding, goodwill, and peace through a world of fellowship of business and professional persons united in the ideal of service. The paper also goes on to say The strength of the Rotary Foundation lies in you as one of the 1.2 million Rotarians in the world the future will be the extent of your vision and your willingness and commitment to continue to contribute the funds to finance the Programmes of the Rotary Foundation. Whilst I acknowledge the support generally throughout our District to the Foundation for the Polio Plus programme, particularly by some Clubs, has really been nothing less than inspirational, I nevertheless ask that you take the opportunity of your Assistant Governor s address on the Rotary Foundation to acquaint yourself to the fullest extent about it, wherein hopefully we will all have a greater spontaneity about contributing to its work and reaping the rewards it extends to us. Meanwhile the website gives The Rotary Foundation download wherein there is much information about it. Special report: DG PETER AND PEGGY WELCOME AND CELEBRATE THE ARRIVAL OF THEIR FIRST GRAND DAUGHTER The stork dropped off a 6lb bundle of joy in Kempsey to Glen and Margot Jasprizza a little girl, Grace Shannon, a sister for Josh and Nick and first grand daughter for DG Peter and Peggy both of whom are over the moon. Our congratulations to both the parents and grand parents. CLUB/DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION SOFTWARE NOW AVAILABLE AS FREE DOWNLOAD FROM RI WEBSITE. As recently announced, Rotary International has purchased the Rotarian rights to the Clubmate software product. The software is called the RI Club Administration Software (RI-CAS) and the RI District Administration Software (RI-DAS). Rotarians can now download either software package at no cost from the Member Access area of the RI Website at Rotarians may also order a CD-ROM copy of the software for US$19 by simply calling or by selecting the shop link at The order numbers are 008-CASR and 009-DASR.The charge for the CD-ROM version of the software covers its production and shipping costs only. In need more can be gleaned from the RI-CAS and RI- DAS online support forums which have been established in the Member Access section of the RI Web site at OUT AND ABOUT AN OPPORTUNITY TO MEET WORLD PRESIDENT OF ROTARY IN WAGGA WAGGA From RC of Wollundry Wagga Wagga Bulletin: Glen Estess is the incoming World President of Rotary in He is from Alabama in the USA, and will be in Wagga Wagga for the 38 th Rotary Zone Institute, which is a training school for District Governors. The Zone Institute will attract incoming DG s, DGE DGN, PDG from all over Australia and is held at the Country Comfort Motel and the Wagga Civic Theatre.As we go to print there are 526 registrations. Grassroots Rotarians will be able to meet Glen Estess at a BBQ, to be held at the completion of the Zone Institute on Sunday 16 th November at 1.00p.m. For catering, numbers attending need to be advised to either: David Byfield (B) (H) John Studdert ROTOVANNERS TAKE TO THE AIR AT TEMORA Ted Leary of RC Temora submits the following: All are urged to make their on site camp bookings ASAP for the forthcoming air show at Temora Aerodrome on weekend of 15/16th November for the big World Famous Museum Flying weekend.the Roulettes will again be present.the camping sites are in the middle of the action. The Caravan park at the Aerodrome is operated by the Local Aero Club. Facilities are very good but bookings are necessary to ensure powered sites are available. On Saturday night RC of Temora will transfer its dinner to the aerodrome to join the Rotovanners in fellowship with a BBQ dinner.the Aero Club Clubhouse has been placed at our disposal for the weekend.

There are a few on site caravans owned by the Aero Club available for non caravan owners. These are far from new but are basically comfortable and your booking will need to be quick to secure one.

3 There are a few on site caravans owned by the Aero Club available for non caravan owners. These are far from new but are basically comfortable and your booking will need to be quick to secure one. Costs: Powered caravan site for 2 people $11.25 per night Onsite caravan for 2 people $13.75 per night. Phone Ted for your booking: ted andviv@bigpond.com RC OF COWRA RAISES $20,000 FOR POLIO PLUS Saturday 11 th October was an evening of glamour and glitter at the Rotary Spring Ball as over 200 people dined and danced the night away to the sounds of the Shuffle Kings at the Cowra Showground Pavillion, The evening was an unquestioned success, not only from the point of view of those attending but also having raised the target of $20,000 toward Rotary International s Polio Plus Campaign. Tribute was paid to many Sponsors, supporters and organizers who contributed generously to the resounding success of the evening with appreciation expressed for their effort and involvement not only by Rotary but also by the international community that will benefit from this great project. Great effort RC of Cowra. RC OF SOUTH WAGGA WAGGA RAISES $11,800 FOR CANCER PATIENTS Another entertaining day was had by all at RC of South Wagga Wagga annual fund raising golf day. This year their nominated charity was the Cancer Patients Assistance Society and the money raised, $11,800 which is a fantastic effort will go towards the new Hostel for Cancer Patients in Edward St Wagga Wagga. In asking President Des Hamilton how they can raise so much from a golf day he volunteered the following information. We sell sponsorships We ask business houses to sponsor a team of 4 $25 / head. There are 18 holes so we have 2 teams to start at each hole. We sell exclusive advertising on each tee and each $100. We sell advertising anywhere on the course except where exclusive tees or greens are sold for $50. We run nearest the pin for $10 per team. Guess the number of golf balls in the boot of a car for a gold coin per guess. We have have a row of bottles of wine on the practice putting green. At a gold coin per shot if you hit a bottle it is yours. We have Carlton United as a sponsor and we have a drinks cart going around the course during play.. It is a shotgun start with 2 teams starting on each whole so that we all finish together. It is always a very successful day and over the past 5 years that we have run it has raised an average of $10,000. Good one South Wagga Wagga. It is easy to see why everyone enjoys themselves so much at this annual event. COOTAMUNDRA ANTIQUE FAIR A GREAT SUCCESS To the Headline of Treasure Trove at Town Hall the Cootamundra Herald reports: Cootamundra s second Antique Fair hosted by the local Rotary Club, saw residents and visitors converge on the Town Hall to explore the many treasures. Special Guest, Rotary District Governor Peter Chivers opened the Fair and took the opportunity to convey what Rotary is all about. DG Peter said In a few words it s International Fellowship united to provide humanitarian service, to encourage high ethical standards in vocation as well as build peace and good will in the world. He continued by alluding to the unrest throughout the world, poverty, the personal suffering of many and linked all of this to the dedicated humanitarian Rotary programmes world wide and also to the important contributions that Rotary Clubs make locally within their own community.he added that the Rotary Club of Coootamundra does have an emphasis on its local community. He congratulated President David Moore and the committee for staging the Antique Fair. Deputy Mayor Lynne Magee also addressed the Official opening, thanking the Rotarians of Cootamundra for their ability to raise funds for charities and the good work they do in other areas, but also for hosting weekends such as the Antique Fair weekend to enhance the community. I thank them all for all the hard work and dedication that they all put in she said. Pictured at the official opening of the Antique Fair are President Davds Moore, District Governor Peter Chivers, Deputy Mayor Lynne Magee and Antuque Fair Co-ordinator Allan Grocott.

4 VALE PP FRANK ADAMS RC OF CONDOBLIN The Condoblin Community was deeply saddend by the sudden passing of PP Frank Adams as were his Rotary colleagues. Frank was a Foundation member of RC of Condoblin which was chartered in 1953 and his history as a Rotarian extended beyond that prior to his taking up residence in Condoblin. Fitting tributes were paid to Frank at his memorial service at the local Keith Memorial Presbyterian Church. He will be sadly missed and we extend our deepest sympathy to his family. AN APPEAL FOR BOOKS FOR CHILDREN IN STRUGGLING PACIFIC ISLANDS Chairman of D9700 Rotary Foundation Committee PDG Nevin Hughes has forwarded the following appeal which has come from Fiji seeking books for children throughout the struggling Island Countries in the Pacific. The South Pacific countries are in need of children s books. This is a pressing need. Low-cost reading materials suitable for all levels of the Primary schools are available including some science books. Is there a Rotary Club or some Rotary Clubs that could sponsor the purchase of these books for distribution to the outer Pacific Islands of Vanuatu, Solomon Islands, Fiji, Samoa, Tonga. Kiribati, Nauru. The costs range from Fiji Dollars 1.00 to Fiji Dollars $5.00.There are also big books for early reading at Fiji Dollars 8.75 each. Big orders can get discounts. Can you please assist Your Club may wish to repond to this appeal. If so please communicate direct with PDG Nevin Hughes (H&B) (F0 hugs@westserv.net.au ROTARY FRIENDSHIP EXCHANGE. a one-on--one experience for Rotarians in international goodwill and understanding. Those who have experienced the fellowship, friendship and joys of Rotary Friendship Exchange will understand what the under mentioned is all about. The message it conveys was ed to all clubs recently and we repeat it here in the hope that there will be a strong response to the opportunity available to visit British Columbia and experience first hand the happy times, fellowship and satisfaction to be experienced from Rotary Friendship Exchange. The message comes from PP Keith Rawsthorne Chairman of the D9700 Friendship Exchange Committee. Dear Fellow Rotarians, As Chair of D9700 Rotary Friendship Exchange (RFE) Committee, I want to gain your interest in RFE. If your club has not been involved in RFE I can tell you from having experienced two exchanges (to D1020, D1070 and D1220 in the UK and to D5030 and D5100 in the US) it is just a great way to travel, meet people of similar ideals and principles as yourself (and save a packet of money). Of course the most important and pleasing feature of RFE is the promotion and experience of Rotary friendship and goodwill through people-topeople contact across national boundaries. It works this way. In response to an invitation from another District a team of 8-14 people from this District (D9700) is formed to respond to that invitation. The host District "home hosts" our team for a period ranging from one to four weeks and the team moves from Club to Club within the District, staying in each Club about three or four days. Ideally the team hires transport at their arrival point in the District and takes itself from Club to Club in the host District. A team leader is elected before leaving Australia to liaise with the host District and to handle finance, etc. Usually members buy their own fares but make a contribution to the team bank so that the leader can arrange for transport and other incidental costs within the host District. Naturally the host Clubs will want to show off their locality with guides and itinerary - just as we do here when we host. You don't need to know your team members to start. Part of the fun is getting acquainted with delightful people with lasting friendships being made. It is optional to take extra holiday time before or after the RFE Exchange. Currently we have an invitation for a team from D9700 to visit British Columbia, Canada and possibly nearby Idaho in the US in May, Having been to Oregon/Washington in the northwest of the US, on our first RFE, I can certainly recommend this location. Firm friendships were formed and many of our hosts have since visited various team members in Australia on return visits. May, 2004 may seem a long way away but it is necessary now to gather a team because the hosting Districts are anxious to make their plans and arrangements to welcome us and see we have a good time. Therefore we urgently seek Expressions of Interest in this exchange from Rotarians and their partners or Rotarians on their own. If you are interested or need further information, please contact me via (kedor@westserv.net.au) or by phone ( ) as soon as possible and I will give you more details or forward a registration form to you. Yours in Rotary Friendship, PP Keith Rawsthorne For more information on RFE see page 97 of your D9700 Directory.

5 Club Jun-03 New Lost Oct Mtgs %age Rank Bathurst Bathurst Daybreak Bathurst East Bathurst Macquarie Blayney Boorowa Canowindra n/a Condobolin n/a Coolamon Cootamundra n/a Cowra Forbes Forbes Ipomoea Grenfell Griffith Griffith Central n/a Griffith East Hay n/a Henty Junee Lake Cargelligo Leeton n/a Leeton Central n/a Lockhart Molong 9 9 n/a Murrumburrah Harden Narrandera Oberon n/a Orange Orange Calare Orange Daybreak n/a Orange North n/a Parkes South Wagga Wagga Temora Wagga Kooringal Wagga Wagga Wagga Wagga Sunrise West Wyalong Wollundry Wagga n/a Yenda n/a Young Total (42 clubs)

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