BULLeTIN ROTARY NOMADS FOR 13 DECEMBER Rotary E-Club of Australia Nomads.

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1 ROTARY NOMADS BULLeTIN Rotary E-Club of Australia Nomads Helping Hands Across the Land FOR 13 DECEMBER 2017 In this Last Issue for 2017: Pres Elect Robin s Ramble + Jokers Wild Notice of AGM Nomads Christmas Meeting Nomads at Work + Club Visits Craft & book Club Report Craft Material Purchases Snake Bite Advice The Great Change-over Tag-Along Photo Competition Round 8 You Can t Ask That Rotary in W.A. New Uniform Items For Your Diary + Other Club Statistics Last Laughs & Quote of the Week President John Clements PHF Join our 13 December Online Meeting via ZOOM at pm 7.00pm 7.30pm 8.00pm WA QLD SA, NT NSW, ACT, VIC & TAS Service Hours, Make-ups & Apologies Janelle Books December is Disease Prevention & Treatment Month

2 It was great to hear from David Jenkin regarding his view on the refugee status. Makes you wonder who is telling the truth and who's just talking to the wind. As a mere tax paying subject I guess we will never know. Leave it to more intelligent people than us. Great big thanks to Glen Morgan for her 3 minutes of fame with introducing herself to the club. A lot of experience to be tapped into at some time. Welcome Glen. Bob Dahl was held up with long suffering meetings so was unable to catch up with us. Hope to see and hear from you next week Bob. Thanks to Camilla for bringing us up to date with the help her small team of Nomads was able to extend to the DIK packing project last weekend. Sounds like it was much appreciated. What can we say Marion, well presented behind the badge. No notes and yet you nailed it. Lee brought us up to date with where she is at in finding a suitable school for us to support with books Mendooran and Cassilis are in the running. Keep up the good work Lee. I'm not sure why John had Geoff and Sharon down to sing silent night, but as we all know there was a refusal by the parties concerned.(not that I blame them). If enough people think it is worth-while we can set up a royal commission to investigate this issue. On another note I would like everyone to look at their calendar's into next year especially around the camp oven festival and Mt Isa Rodeo. These events in particular are a source of income for us which is not coming out of our pockets so to speak. I know we have to travel there and this costs us, but we all know this and accept this as this is who we are and what we give our time for. Many hands make light work so they say. We know that those who attended last time had a ball. Hope we have some members who can help. This week s Zoom Meeting recording can viewed at : Robin Santa Bailey Jokers really Wild for Christmas Round 8 is well under way and Dennis has gone back to the bouncy music app to draw the names from the barrel. We all bop along to the tune waiting patiently for our name to be drawn. This week Janelle Books was lucky first and drew the 4 of Diamonds. John Clemmo will be disappointed he wasn t here to have his turn, but Pres Elect Robin stepped up for him but only managed a 10 of Spades. Next week the kitty jumps up to $ best of Santa s Luck to everyone. Here's how to Get Lucky and pay by EFT: -Transfer $30 to the club s General Account BSB ; Account Number In the transfer description please put your surname and JOK. For example "STCLAIR JOK"

3 Notice of Annual General Meeting Notice is given that the Annual General Meeting of the Rotary E-Club of Australia Nomads will be held on: Wednesday 13 th December 2017 at 7pm EST Our usual weekly on-line meeting will be held immediately after the AGM. Business to be conducted: - 1. Receive and consider our financial report and the audit report for the year ended 30 June Conduct elections (if needed) for the following positions: - a. President Nominee (Will be PE & President ) b. Vice-President c. Secretary d. Treasurer e. Up to 5 Directors Appoint an auditor for Mary Hunter

4 Sharon is keeping us busy for the Christmas meeting so get those creative ideas sparking and don t forget to wear your Santa Hat. The meeting on the 13 th December will have a Christmas decoration competition. For those who want to participate 1. If you have a lap top computer you can walk around and give a running commentary 2. If you have a stationary computer you can use your imagination. You get an extra point 3. If you are travelling away from home you get an extra point 4. Each person/couple scores each entry. 5. You need 3 x A4 sheets of paper. 6. Put a number 1 on one sheet, a number 2 on another sheet, and a number 3 on the third A4 sheet. 7. When judging 1 is OK, 2 is good, 3 is excellent. (Marion is going to score) Source : Birthdays listed in Members data base if yours is incorrect please let Faye or Geoff know so data base can be amended. December Birthdays Jim Barbey 9 Dec Paul Northrop 14 Dec Meg Fallon 17 Dec Neil Matthews 26 Dec January Birthdays lots of them Wayne Kemmis 05 Jan Greg Fallon 15 Jan Mary Hunter 19 Jan John Clements 23 Jan Phil Hughes 30 Jan

5 The Nomads Bob Lemon, Allen Hunter, Terry Barker and Camilla Barker packing school equipment for PNG.

6 Nomad Kate Field presented 4 hand crafted crocheted rugs to Manager Ian Murphy and Karen of Pinaroo Nursing Home Roma. Karen said, I would like to thank you and your clever craft ladies for the beautiful knee rugs you donated to us. They are all being used in the movie lounge, and we have had some very happy residents using them. Thank you again for you generosity. Rotary Nomads in many parts of Australia have responded to Ian Riseley s call to Plant a Tree a full pictorial round-up can be viewed at : Tree Planting by the Rotary Nomads Nomad Marlene sent this pic in from her visit to the Rotary Club of Chinchilla, who were celebrating their 60 th Birthday. Spot the Nomads!!

7 On Tuesday 5 December there were 4 members present and 5 apologies. We welcomed Janelle to her first meeting. We had interesting discussions on the following: It s in the Bag. Lorelle reported on the success of this project. 144 bags were packed by 20 ladies at Bostock House. 9 bags have since been dropped off. This project will definitely be done again next year. As there is stock left, a request had been put in to District for a room to be made available at Bostock House for storage of these items and craft items. It will be raised at DLT meeting in February. Rugs. Camilla has a supply of squares donated by members to be sewn together. These will be done over time. Some rugs will be for adults and some for children. Camilla will show ladies how she sews them together at Murwillumbah Muster. Angle Gowns. Camilla has been in contact with Wendy from Angel Gowns re delivery of items. There are 8 rugs, bonnets and booties ready to be sent. This will be done in the New Year. A decision was made to continue with this project and forward items yearly. District Grant for Craft. A discussion was held and areas the grant could be used for are It s in the Bag for purchase of items that were in short supply this year. o Wool for making squares o Crafters Expo which will be held again in o Days for Girls to purchase items needed. Craft at Bostock House. Facilitated by Lorelle and Marlene will be held again next year on the last Wednesday of each month. A general discussion was held as to craft being done by each member and books being read at present. What an enjoyable and busy meeting we had. Camilla Barker The Board recently discussed reimbursing members for the costs of material purchases associated with our Board approved craft projects eg knitting rugs, Angel gowns, Trauma Teddies etc. Annette Bailey is collating the claims for our Treasurer so if you want to make a claim please forward the purchase receipts with details of the purchases to Annette at baleslark@gmail.com

8 RFDS updated guidelines for treating snake bites Do NOT wash the area of the bite or try to suck out the venom. It is extremely important to retain traces of venom for use with venom identification kits Do NOT incise or cut the bite, or apply a high tourniquet. Cutting or incising the bite won't help. High tourniquets are ineffective and can be fatal if released Do bandage firmly, splint and immobilise to stop the spread of venom. All the major medical associations recommend slowing the spread of venom by placing a folded pad over the bite area and then applying a firm bandage. It should not stop blood flow to the limb or congest the veins. Only remove the bandage in a medical facility, as the release of pressure will cause a rapid flow of venom through the bloodstream Do NOT allow the victim to walk or move their limbs. Use a splint or sling to minimise all limb movement. Put the patient on a stretcher or bring transportation to the patient Do seek medical help immediately as the venom can cause severe damage to health and even death within a few hours Get the full story here : Snake Bite

9 A tag-along for the days before the changeover muster in Murwillumbah actual dates will be added to the program in coming weeks. Thanks Sharon for a wonderful effort putting this together: PLEASE CONFIRM whether you plan to attend the tag-a-long by 15 th January. The tag-a-long will start on the Sunday 3 rd June and end at Murwillumbah on Tuesday 12 th June. Sharon needs to know numbers in order to firm up accommodation booking details / options. 1. Day 1 Meet at Coonabarabran. Stay at John Oxley Caravan Park (dog friendly) Cost Powered $28.00, Unpowered $ Fires allowed. 2. Day 2 Visit the Warrumbungles. 3. Day 3 Travel to Tamworth 216km (2.7 hrs drive averaging 80km/hr). Tamworth, stay at the uniting church at Hallsville (I have contacts will try to arrange). 4. Day 4 Tamworth Visit the Dag sheep station (at Nundle) for lunch cost $30.00 for a buffet and entertainment provided. Visit the wool mill at Nundle tours daily at 2 p.m. 5. Day 5 Travel to Armidale 111km (2.0 hrs drive based on 80km per hr average, so will take longer up the Moonbi mountain). Armidale Showgrounds (dog friendly). Cost $25.00 powered, $20.00 unpowered. 6. Day 6 Armidale Showgrounds visit surrounds (a work in progress). 7. Day 7 Travel to Nymboida Canoe Centre 159km (2.5 hrs drive) this road is good, scenic and a bit curvy. Nymboida Canoe Centre Nymboida Canoe Centre (dog friendly) Cost $12.00 per person per night. There are 16 powered sites. Visit Russell Crowe Museum of Interesting Things, Nymboida. 8. Day 8 Nymboida Canoe Centre, River Tunnel road to Glen Innes (day trip). This is where the tunnel is. For those with high clearance vehicles you can opt to try to car pool with others, or do something else (e.g. go via Grafton to Glen Innes). 9. Day 9 155km (2hr drive) Coraki Riverside Caravan Park (dog friendly). 11. Murwillumbah

10 Photo Competition Guidelines 1. Two members will be chosen each week to be the competitors for that week and will submit up to two photos for the chosen Subject of the Week. 2. Maximum of 2 pictures to be submitted by each of the two selected contestants to Faye : faye.canberra&iinet.net.au for the BulleTin and Robin : baleslark@gmail.com for the judging. 3. Each week all Photos submitted by the two selected contestants will be published in the BulleTin 4. Weekly Winner to be announced in the Bulletin. PHOTO COMPETITION ROSTER Round Entries Submission Competitors Subject Dates 9 06 Dec 12 Dec 2017 Mary Hunter V Jim Barbey Stones Final 2017 Round January 2018 Meg Fallon V Kate Field Flower First Round for Jan 23 Jan 2018 Geoff St Clair V Sharon Collins Fruit Jan 30 Jan 2018 Annette Bailey V Don McQueen Bridges This week s Winner is Barbara Gard

11 Dennis Wade Runner-Up Question : What is Rotary doing in Western Australia? Answer : Many Nomads have visited Broome in Western Australia but has anyone been there for the Rotary Club of Broome s biggest fund-raiser The Dragon Boat Races. Held in September each year the Broome Dragon Boat Regatta is one of the major events on Broome s sporting calendar and is also Broome Rotary s biggest annual fund-raising event. It looks like a lot of fun and competitive too.

12 Christmas Meeting and AGM 13 December 2017 Christmas Holiday Break (No Meetings) 20 and 27 December and 17 January 2018 Back to Work First Meeting of the New Year 17 January 2018 For full details see below and see: MUSTERS Jodi Lee Trek South Australia 2018 Heysen Trail 18/05/ /05/2018 Barossa SA Murwillumbah Changeover NSW 12/06/ /06/2018 Mount Isa Rodeo Mt Isa QLD 08/08/ /08/2018 Australian Camp Oven Festival Millmerran QLD 02/10/ /10/2018 SERVICE WORK/FUNDRAISING Bentleigh Markets - Melbourne Vic 17/12/ /12/2017 Dine Out For RFDS National Jan 2018 May 2018 Bentleigh Markets - Melbourne Vic 21/01/ /01/2018 Bentleigh Markets - Melbourne Vic 18/02/ /02/2018 Millmerran Show Qld 02/3/ /3/2018 Motofest Vic 10/03/ /03/2018 Bentleigh Markets - Melbourne Vic 18/03/ /03/2018 Bentleigh Markets - Melbourne Vic 15/04/ /04/2018 Rum, Rump and Rhythm Festival Qld 19/05/ /05/2018 Bentleigh Markets - Melbourne Vic 20/05/ /05/2018 Bentleigh Markets - Melbourne Vic 17/06/ /06/2018 Bentleigh Markets - Melbourne Vic 15/07/ /07/2018 Craft Expo Qld 09/03/ /03/2019

13 DISTRICT EVENTS District Conference Cleveland, QLD 09/03/ /03/2018 District 9710 Conference Mittagong NSW 23/03/ /03/2018 District 9630 Changeover 07/ /07/2018 District Conference 01/03/ /03/2019 District Conference (Combined District 9500/9520) South Australia 05/04/ /04/2019 LOCAL GET TOGETHERS Tag-Along Tour to Changeover Coonabarabran - Murwillumbah TBA TBA MEETING NUMBER DATE 13/12/ /01/ /01/ /01/2018 LAST MEETING for 2017 HAPPY 2018 Back to Work DOT POINTS Steve ZOOM Wendy / Steve Wendy / Steve Wendy / Steve Wendy / Steve CHAIRPERSON Ray Roberts + 4 WAY TEST PROGRAM AGM Special Christmas Meeting Sharon Collins + Marion Curtis If you can t do the item allocated to you please arrange a swap and let Marlene know. Rotary Australian Nomads Presidents & President Elects 2015 Inauguration Charter Greg Fallon Greg Fallon Geoff St Clair John Clements President Elect Robin Bailey Wendy Thomas 3 December 2014

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