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1 CONTENTS Rotary District What to Send: To whom and where 3 Profiles RI President John F Germ 6 Paul Harris RI Director Noel Trevaskis 8 District Governor Gerard Blizzard 9 District Governor Elect Tony Colman 10 District Governor Nominee Ross Carlyle 11 Registration for My Rotary 12 Rotary International 12 RI - South Pacific and Philippines 13 The Rotary Foundation 15 Rotary Months 15 District Leadership Group 16 Assistant Governors 16 Directors 18 Club Service & Administration 19 Finance 22 Community Service 22 International Service 24 Vocational Service 27 Youth Service 29 The Rotary Foundation 32 Membership Development & Retention 34 PR and Communications 35 Significant Projects Promoted by Clubs 35 District 9830 General 36 Conference & International Convention 37 Club Information 38 Rotaract Club Information 49 District A80 Inner Wheel Australia Inc. 51 Inner Wheel District A80 Clubs 52 PROBUS 54 Past District Governors Years & Themes 55 Past District Governors - Contact Details 57 District Officers Contact Details 59 District Governor Official Visits 73 District Dates 74 Rotary Acronyms 75 Club Meeting Days 77 INDEX 78 Rotary Down Under 81 The primary purpose of this directory is to provide a convenient and portable reference for contact details of District and Club officers. For full details of all programs please look at the District website - 1

2 ROTARY DISTRICT 9830 Welcome to Rotary International District 9830 covering the island state of Tasmania, Australia. DISTRICT GOVERNOR DG Gerard Blizzard (Fiona) Smithton (H) (M) DISTRICT GOVERNOR ELECT DGE Tony Colman (Liz) Salamanca (H) (M) DISTRICT GOVERNOR NOMINEE DGN Ross Carlyle (Penny) Sandy Bay (M) IMMEDIATE PAST DISTRICT GOVERNOR IPDG John Dare (Lesley) Deloraine (H) (M) DISTRICT SECRETARY PP Mary Duniam (Roy) Somerset (H) (M) DISTRICT FINANCE OFFICER PAG Mike Whitehouse (Gill) Kingston (H) (M) DISTRICT TRAINING OFFICER PDG Ken Moore (Lois) Burnie (H) (M) AUSTRALIAN HONOURS ADVISORY PANEL District 9830 Corresponding Liaison Member PDG Kevin Shadbolt (Anne) Latrobe (M)

3 DISTRICT 9830 Website: RI Website: RDU Website: Facebook : Twitter: WHAT TO SEND: TO WHOM AND WHERE ADDRESS ALL CORRESPONDENCE TO: DG Gerard Blizzard gerardblizzard@bigpond.com Post: PO Box 663, Smithton Tas 7330 CLUB NEWSLETTER: One copy each week to: 1. DG Gerard Blizzard: gerardblizzard@bigpond.com 2. DGE Tony Colman: afcolman@bigpond.com.au 3. DGN Ross Carlyle c.ross.carlyle@gmail.com 4. Your Group s Assistant Governor 5. District Governor s Newsletter Editor: PP Rod Oliver: r.oliver46@bigpond.com ADDITIONS Please advice any amendments and additions to information contained in this District Directory to both District Secretary Mary Duniam and Web Manager Reg Emmett: regemm@oz .com.au DISTRICT DUES, INSURANCE PAYMENTS & INVOICES District Finance Manager: PAG Mike Whitehouse 42 Auburn Road, Kingston. TAS mike.whitehouse@bigpond.com Contact Mike for bank details for direct deposit. District dues are payable in July and January DISTRICT GOVERNOR S NEWSLETTER: Items to: PP Rod Oliver. 45 Cormiston Road, Riverside. TAS r.oliver46@bigpond.com 3

4 DISTRICT WEBMASTER Items to: PP Reg Emmett 725 Acton Road, Acton Park, TAS INSURANCE CLAIMS AND QUERIES: PP Paul Swifte 7 Olive Grove, Lenah Valley. TAS 7008 (M) paul.swifte@gmail.com Policy details on LEGAL QUERIES: PP Ross Hart PO Box 1257, Launceston TAS ross.hart@raepartners.com.au RDU MAGAZINE: Contributions, subscriptions & advertisements Editor: Mark Wallace PO Box 779, Parramatta, NSW 2124 Phone: Website: editorial@rotarydownunder.com.au advertising@rotarydownunder.com.au ROTARY INTERNATIONAL DUES Payable in July and January. An invoice is sent to the club secretary in July and January. Invoices will be in US dollars and clubs will receive regular updates on conversion rates from US dollars to Australian dollars. Dues should be paid promptly to: Rotary International South Pacific & Philippines Office PO Box 1415, Parramatta, NSW 2124 ROTARY INTERNATIONAL CLUB & DISTRICT SUPPORT Mail and inquiries to: Barbara Mifsud Barbara.mifsud@rotary.org Phone: PO Box 1415, Parramatta NSW

5 THE ROTARY FOUNDATION DONATIONS All donations to The Rotary Foundation can be forwarded with a recognition/contribution form to: The Rotary Foundation RI South Pacific and Philippines Office PO Box 1415 Parramatta, NSW 2124 Enquiries to PDG Bruce Allen. Ph or Bruce.Allen@rotary.org For tax exemption, please ensure cheques are made payable to: The Australian Rotary Foundation Trust. MEMBERSHIP CHANGE ADVICE All membership changes, i.e. inductions, resignations, passed to higher service, etc. to be notified to District Secretary, District Newsletter Editor, Rotary Down Under and Rotary International. DISTRICT SECRETARY PP Mary Duniam (Roy) 2/20 Esplanade, Somerset rduniam@bigpond.net.au DISTRICT NEWSLETTER EDITOR PP Rod Oliver 45 Cormiston Road, Riverside, TAS r.oliver46@bigpond.com ROTARY DOWN UNDER Change notifications to RDU should be made online at Magazine Subs section or by mail to: Rotary Down Under P.O. Box 779, PARRAMATTA, N.S.W ROTARY INTERNATIONAL For notification to RI it is highly recommended that club secretaries and presidents register for the Members Access Portal at Refer to section on Registration for Rotary International Member Access section (page 14). Changes to club and membership data can then be made online using this facility. If this is not possible, then changes can be made by to: data@rotary.org or by post to: Rotary International South Pacific &Philippines Office P.O. Box 1415 PARRAMATTA, N.S.W

6 RI PRESIDENT JOHN F GERM JOHN F. GERM PRESIDENT ROTARY CLUB OF CHATTANOOGA TENNESSEE, USA John F. Germ is board chair and chief executive officer of Campbell and Associates Inc., consulting engineers. He joined the firm as an engineer in 1965 after four years in the U.S. Air Force. He serves on the boards of several organizations, including the board and executive committee of the Public Education Foundation, Orange Grove Center Inc., and as board chair of Blood Assurance Inc. He also is founder and treasurer of the Chattanooga State Technical Community College Foundation and president of the Tennessee Jaycee Foundation. He was Tennessee Young Man of the Year in 1970; Engineer of the Year, 1986; Volunteer Fundraiser of the Year, 1992; and Tennessee Community Organizations Volunteer of the Year, He is a recipient of the Boy Scouts Silver Beaver Award and the Arthritis Foundation Circle of Hope Award. In 2013, the White House recognized him as a Champion of Change. Germ joined Rotary in 1976 and has served Rotary as vice president, director, Foundation trustee and vice chair, aide to the Foundation trustee chair, chair of Rotary s US$200 Million Challenge, RI Board Executive Committee member, RI president s aide, Council on Legislation representative and chair, membership zone coordinator, chair of numerous committees, area coordinator, RI training leader, and district governor. Germ has received RI s Service Above Self Award and The Rotary Foundation s Citation for Meritorious Service and Distinguished Service Award. He and his wife, Judy, are Benefactors and members of the Arch Klumph Society of The Rotary Foundation. They have four children and six grandchildren. 6

7 PAUL HARRIS Paul Harris First President National & International Association of Rotary Clubs 1910 Paul Percival Harris, the founder of Rotary was born in Racine, Wisconsin, USA on 19 April Paul was the second of six children to George N Harris and Cornelia Bryan Harris. A man with varied knowledge and experience, he received a Bachelor of Physical Culture and honorary LL D degree from the University of Vermont and LL B from the University of Iowa. Paul Harris worked as a newspaper reporter, a business teacher, an actor in a stock company, a cowboy and as a salesman for a marble and granite concern before finally settling in Chicago in 1896 to practise law. In July 1910, he married Jean Thomson, a Scottish girl and a co-member in Chicago Prairie Club. One evening Paul went with a friend to his suburban home. After dinner, as they strolled through the neighbourhood, Paul s friend greeted by name various tradesmen at their stores. This reminded Paul of his New England village and it occurred to him: Why not in Chicago have a fellowship composed of just one man from each of many different occupations, without restriction as to their politics or religion, with broad tolerance of each other s opinion. In such a fellowship could there not be mutual helpfulness? On 23 February 1905, Paul Harris formed the first club with three young businessmen: Silvester Schiele, a coal merchant; Gustavus Loehr, a mining engineer and Hiram Shorey, a tailor. Paul Harris was the first President of the National Association of Rotary Clubs (in 1910) and also of the International Association of Rotary Clubs (the name later changed to Rotary International) in the year Paul was active in Rotary until his death on 27 January Today the seed he sowed in 1905 has blossomed into a large tree covering over 200 countries with over 32,000 clubs with a membership of 1.2 million Rotarians world-wide. 7

8 RI DIRECTOR ZONE 7 & 8 Noel Trevaskis OAM and Sue Trevaskis Noel is a member of the Rotary Club of Bega, District Noel was the District Governor of District 9710 in , and a past Board member and Chairman of Australian Rotary Health. He has also served as a Board member and Deputy Chairman of the Southern Tablelands Community College, a College assisting people with intellectual disabilities and special needs. He was a Rotary Coordinator and was Chairman of the RI Membership Development Committee for our two Zones as well as being a member of the Rotary International membership Committee. He is a recipient of a Key Rotarian Award from his District, the Service Above Self Award, and the Medal of the Order of Australia. He was an advisor to University researchers at the Centre for Mental Health Research Health at the Australian National University. Noel recently retired after a lifetime working in the agricultural industry mainly in sales and marketing. Although now retired from full time work he does do some consultancy work to agribusiness. Sue is a Nurse and works for an Aged Nursing Care Facility where she works with people with dementia and does palliative care. Sue has always had a real passion to help and work with people who have disabilities and the aged. Sue also volunteers at a local hospital as a support person for patients with dementia. While Sue is not a Rotarian, she is involved in the Rotary Youth Personal Enrichment program for District 9710 as well as supporting Australian Rotary Health. They enjoy time with their family and their garden. Noel is a keen sportsman enjoying golf and is a close follower of cricket and rugby. Noel and Sue live at Tura Beach on the Far South Coast of NSW. They have five children and eleven grandchildren. 8

9 DISTRICT GOVERNOR GERARD BLIZZARD District Governor Gerard Blizzard (Fiona) Smithton President Rotary Club of Smithton: ; ; Assistant Governor District Vocational Service Director District Youth Exchange Committee District Secretary Gerard has lived all his life in the Circular Head area and joined the Rotary Club of Smithton in He has held a number of positions within the club and been a member of most committees over this time. Gerard has had 12 years in various roles on the club s board and he was awarded a Paul Harris Fellow in Gerard and Fiona have enjoyed hosting Youth Exchange students over the years with five students calling their place home. Gerard and Fiona were married in 1993 and have three children, Scott, Simon and Megan and two grandchildren, Tori and Brodie. They enjoy spending time with family and friends and have enjoyed travelling both within Australia and overseas. They both enjoy reading and Gerard spends quite a few hours in his vegie patch. Gerard has been very active within the sporting environs of Circular Head in playing, coaching and administrating several sports. He worked with Roberts Ltd for 31 years, mainly as the Rural Finance Manager in the Circular Head Region. Fiona is a Travel Consultant, with Roberts Ltd for 25 years and presently Smithton Travel. Gerard and Fiona are looking forward to serving the District, renewing old acquaintances and developing many new friendships. 9

10 DISTRICT GOVERNOR ELECT TONY COLMAN District Governor Elect Tony Colman (Liz)Salamanca Charter member Lindisfarne Club President Joined Salamanca Club President 2012 PHF 1997 Sapphire 2010 AG , and District Officer YEP Chair for 2 years. Tony was educated at Albura Street Primary School, Brighton Area School, Robert Cosgrove Secondary School and Hobart Technical College. At 16 he began a five year apprenticeship as a French Polisher at F H Valance & Son, Hobart, and then two years as foreman before beginning his own business, Ashmore Antiques in Richmond in 1969; antique furniture restoration and retail Tony established the Heritage Furniture Restoration Unit at the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery. He is still working as a conservator of wooden objects, specializing in interiors of private and commercial buildings, churches, furniture and furnishings. Tony has managed and restored three Hobart Trams (1916, 1917, and 1942) for the Hobart City Council. Tony is a Past President of the Tasmanian Antique Dealers Association and is a Commonwealth Valuer for the Australian Cultural Gifts Programme. Tony married Elizabeth Henderson in 1972 Liz s Father and Grandfather were both active Rotarians. She has a brother an active Rotarian. Tony and Liz have two children, Richard and Angela and two granddaughters, Sophia and Lucy. Tony s interests include social history, reading, vintage cars, coarse rugby, old pubs and Liz s cooking. Liz is a retired teacher. She has always supported Tony in his Rotary service and was awarded a Paul Harris Fellowship from the Salamanca Club. She enjoys time to be involved with Sophia and Lucy and catching up with the family and friends. Her interests include cooking/entertaining, reading, knitting, sewing and any professional development related to food trends! She enjoys outings as a member of the Red Hat Society! Tony and Liz look forward to serving D

11 DISTRICT GOVERNOR NOMINEE Ross Carlyle (Penny) Sandy Bay President Team Leader, PDE Montana, April-May 2016 Ross has lived in Sandy Bay for the past 13 years and has been a member of the Rotary Club of Sandy Bay since Penny and Ross married in 1977 and have three adult children and two grandchildren. Ross first joined the Rotary Club of North Launceston in and was a member for over 3 years prior to taking a career opportunity in Melbourne. After returning to Tasmania in 2003, Ross subsequently joined the Rotary Club of Hobart briefly before transferring to Sandy Bay. At Sandy Bay he has served as a Director in portfolios including Administration, Community Service, Vocational & New Generations, International & Foundation, and as Vice President and Sergeant-at-Arms. This year Ross is AG for Group 3, and on the District Membership Committee. Ross s professional life has been mostly as a corporate retailer holding General Management/Senoir Executive positions with Gunns Kilndried Timber Industries Ltd., Burns Philp Ltd., Dahlsens Building Centres Pty Ltd., and Mitre 10 Australia Ltd. More recently he established and operated The Paint Shop in Hobart growing it from a Greenfield site to the largest PaintRight store in Australia. Ross sold the business and retired in late Ross is active as a Company Director (GAICD). He is a former Group Leader of 1 st Eaglemont Scouts, a former Director of PaintRight Ltd, and a former Director of North Hobart Cricket Club. The family: Penny is a secondary maths/science teacher and plans to retire in the not too distant future. Beth is a cellist and lives in England with her husband and two daughters. Andrew is a chemical engineer/business analyst and has been President of Sandy Bay Rotaract Club and District 9830 Rotaract Representative. Catherine (daughter) is doing business studies and has been Treasurer of Sandy Bay Rotaract Club. Penny and Ross enjoy travelling, bushwalking, contemporary arts, wine, time at the shack, and catching up with family. 11

12 REGISTRATION FOR MY ROTARY For full information on the resources available on as well as registration for My Rotary go to: All Rotarians are encouraged to register for My Rotary to access a wide range of information, including details of your club and district, and to make connections with other Rotarians based on your areas of interest. Club officers can also perform club administration and use tools to help set and achieve club goals. As of , current Club Secretaries should advise RI of incoming office bearers on or before 1 February each year and be done via on My Rotary. With My Rotary, club officers can: View and change club membership data. Pay club dues. Search club and district data. Update club data. View reports of Rotary Foundation contributions. Set, track and achieve club goals To register for My Rotary: Go to Click on the sign in / Register button followed By the create account button Enter your first name, last name and your address (as reported in the RI database) Answer if you are 18 years or older Click on the link in the that will be sent to you to activate your account Elect your own password and secret question Once registered, you can change your login and password. For registration and website navigation assistance contact your Club and District Support team at Rotary International s Parramatta office: risppo@rotary.org 12

13 ROTARY INTERNATIONAL ROTARY INTERNATIONAL HEADQUARTERS Rotary International Headquarters One Rotary Centre 1560 Sherman Ave. Evanston, IL USA USE OF ROTARY NAME AND EMBLEM The Rotary name and gearwheel emblem, including the emblems and logos of Rotary International and The Rotary Foundation programs and projects are known collectively as the Rotary Marks. The word Rotary in connection with or in the name of an activity of a club or a group of clubs must relate directly to that club or group of clubs. The activity is not permitted to be related directly or indirectly to Rotary International. The word International is not to be used in connection with or in the name of the club. Clubs, Districts and Rotary entities are welcome to use the Rotary emblem, in association with your Club or District projects and are requested to name accordingly. Guidelines on the use of Rotary marks are provided in the Brand Centre at: and District website at: RI SOUTH PACIFIC & PHILIPPINES OFFICE MAIL ADDRESS: STREET ADDRESS: Rotary International Rotary Centre South Pacific & Philippines Office Level 2, PO Box Phillip Street PARRAMATTA PARRAMATTA NSW 2124 NSW 2150 Administration: Regional Head:- Frank Pezzimenti Ph: ; Frank.Pezzimenti@rotary.org Administration Coordinator: Lalitha Warren Ph Lalitha.Warren@rotary.org Administration Support / Reception: Skye Knight Ph skye.knight@rotary.org Admin. also handle all enquiries about Rotary International and The Rotary Foundation literature, videos and CDs. 13

14 CLUB & DISTRICT SUPPORT Coordinator: Barbara Mifsud Ph Correspondent: Mary Jayne Desmond Ph MaryJayne.Desmond@rotary.org o Admission of new Clubs (Rotary, Rotaract, Interact, Rotary Community Corps, Satellite clubs) o Applications for change of name, change of club & district locality, merger of clubs o Applications for club & district incorporation o Licensing inquiries use of Rotary name and other marks / logos o Use of Rotary mark and brand centre guidance o District dispute inquiries o Special club anniversary certificate recognition (50 th, 75 th, 100 th ), other special years by request o Special member anniversary recognition ( 50 th ) on application o enquiries including My Rotary guidance, Rotary Club Central o Guide district governors, clubs and Rotarians on procedural, constitution and incorporation matters o Assist the district governors, clubs and Rotarians in their communications with world headquarters o Maintain historical records of clubs FINANCE Finance Supervisor: Grace Ramirez Ph Grace.Ramirez@rotary.org Coordinator (Aust & NZ) Sally Furto Ph ; Sally.Furto@rotary.org Coordinator: (TRF Finance) Melissa Asanza Ph Melissa.Asanza@rotary.org Coordinator (Philippines) Rosalyn Ong Ph Rosalyn.Ong@rotary.org o Collect per capita dues and other payments to Rotary International 14

15 o Process Semi Annual reports on club membership and inquiries on SAR payments o Assist clubs & districts with inquiries on: club remittances and balances, reinstatements after payment following termination o Process The Rotary Foundation contributions o Make payments to Rotarians travelling at RI or Rotary Foundation expense o Make payments to Rotary Foundation Scholars o Make Global payments on behalf of TRF and Rotary International ( SPAs) THE ROTARY FOUNDATION Supervisor: PDG Bruce Allen Ph ; Bruce.Allen@rotary.org Fund Development Officer: Mark Anderson Ph Mark.Anderson@rotary.org TRF Administration: Krissy Aure-Canson Ph MariaKristenne.Aure-Canson@rotary.org o o o o o o Fund Development Paul Harris Fellow Recognition processes applications and issue regalia & certificates Maintain record of club recognition points Issue benefactor recognitions, bequest and major donor recognition Provide assistance and clarification on all Rotary Foundation matters Assist with The Rotary Foundation contribution inquiries ROTARY MONTHS July August September October November December January February Projects Membership and Extension Basic Education and Literacy Economic and Community Development The Rotary Foundation World Interact Week Disease Prevention and Treatment Vocational Service Peace and Conflict Prevention/Resolution 15

16 March April May June Rotary Anniversary World Rotaract Week Water and Sanitation Maternal and Child Health Youth Services Rotary Fellowships DISTRICT LEADERSHIP GROUP District Governor Gerard Blizzard District Governor Elect Tony Colman District Governor Nominee Ross Carlyle Immediate Past District Governor John Dare District Finance Manager Mike Whitehouse District Secretary Mary Duniam District Training Officer Ken Moore Assistant Governor Group 1 Mike Patten Assistant Governor Group 2 Glen Woolley Assistant Governor Group 3 Ross Carlyle Assistant Governor Group 4 Michael Plunkett Assistant Governor Group 5 Lex Van Dongen Assistant Governor Group 6 Ian Hart Assistant Governor Group 7 Judy Hicks Assistant Governor Group 8 Leigh Newman Assistant Governor Group 9 Richard Horswill Director Admin and Club Service Robin Thompson Director Community Service Alex Brownlie Director International Service Dale Luck Directors PR and Communications Alan Harris Melissa Carlton Director Membership Development & Retention Garry Sargent Director The Rotary Foundation James Wilcox Director Vocational Service Else Phillips Director Youth Service Gill Whitehouse District Protection Officer Sue Hepburn District Newsletter Editor Rod Oliver District Webmaster /Facebook Administrator Reg Emmett 16

17 ASSISTANT GOVERNORS ASSISTANT GOVERNOR Group 1 Clubs: D Entrecasteaux Channel, Hobart, Huon Valley, Kingston, Sandy Bay and Rotaract Club of Sandy Bay AG Mike Patten (Margot) Lindisfarne (H) (M) mike.c.patten@gmail.com ASSISTANT GOVERNOR Group 2 Clubs: City Central Hobart, Lindisfarne, Moonah, North Hobart, Salamanca and Sullivans Cove. PP Glen Woolley (June) Howrah (H) (M) gjwooll@bigpond.com ASSISTANT GOVERNOR Group 3 Clubs: Brighton, Claremont, Derwent Valley, Glenorchy, and Oatlands PP Ross Carlyle (Penny) Sandy Bay c.ross.carlyle@gmail.com (M) ASSISTANT GOVERNOR Group 4 Clubs: Deloraine, Evandale, Longford, Westbury, and Youngtown. PP Michael Plunkett (Gayle) Deloraine (H) (M) michael@smartrate.com.au ASSISTANT GOVERNOR Group 5 Clubs: Central Launceston, George Town, Launceston West, Tamar Sunrise, West Tamar, and Rotaract Club of Tamar Valley. PP Lex Van Dongen (Sue) lex@eagledreaming.com.au Launceston West (M) ASSISTANT GOVERNOR Group 6 Clubs: Kings Meadows, Launceston, Scottsdale, South Launceston, and St. Helens. PP Ian Hart Kings Meadows ir_hart@internode.on.net (M)

18 ASSISTANT GOVERNOR Group 7 Clubs: Devonport, Devonport North, Devonport South East, Latrobe, Ulverstone, Ulverstone West and Rotaract Club of Central Coast. AG Judy Hicks Latrobe judy-hicks@bigpond.com (M) ASSISTANT GOVERNOR Group 8 Clubs: Burnie, Queenstown, Smithton, Somerset, and Wynyard. AG Leigh Newman (Lesley) Somerset (H) (M) crispnclean@bigpond.com ASSISTANT GOVERNOR Group 9 Clubs: Bellerive, Howrah, Sorell, Spring Bay, and Tasman Peninsula. AG Richard Horswill (Christine) Lindisfarne (H) (M) horswill.richard@gmail.com ASSISTANT GOVERNORS are appointed to assist Clubs in their group where possible by: Making regular visits to clubs. Conducting quarterly meetings with club presidents and secretaries. Keeping the District Governor informed on the activities and progress of clubs. Encouraging clubs to respond to the District Governors requests and recommendations. Liaise with clubs to conduct group forums. Encourage club members to attend District events and training programs. DIRECTORS DIRECTOR ADMINISTRATION & CLUB SERVICE PAG Robin Thompson (Glenys) Scottsdale (H) (M) Robin.Thompson@dpipwe.tas.gov.au DIRECTOR COMMUNITY SERVICE PP Alex Brownlie (Penny) Salamanca (H) (M) alex.brownlie@ghd.com 18

19 DIRECTOR INTERNATIONAL SERVICE PAG Dale Luck (Cynthia) Salamanca (H) (M) DIRECTOR VOCATIONAL SERVICE PAG Else Phillips Kingston (H) (M) DIRECTOR YOUTH SERVICE PAG Gill Whitehouse (Mike) Salamanca (H) (M) DIRECTOR THE ROTARY FOUNDATION PDG James Wilcox (Kathy) Longford (H) (M) DIRECTOR MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT & RETENTION PP Garry Sargent (Jo) Claremont (M) DIRECTORS PUBLIC RELATIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS PP Melissa Carlton and PAG Alan Harris Salamanca Central Launceston (M) (M) DISTRICT COMMITTEES The District Governor is an ex-officio member of all District Committees. CLUB SERVICE AND ADMINISTRATION DIRECTOR: PAG Robin Thompson Scottsdale The District Club Service and Administration Director is concerned with the effective operation of the District and Rotary clubs. An aspect of the role is concerned with governance and includes compliance with State legislation, RI requirements and policies as well as the District and Clubs constitutions. The Director works closely with the District Governor, the District Secretary and the District Finance Manager. 19

20 ABUSE AND HARASSMENT PREVENTION The welfare of our members and the public is foremost in our consideration. It is essential that we be aware of our responsibilities under State and Federal law. The District child protection procedures are listed on the District website: Child protection must be foremost in our consideration. It is essential that we be aware of our responsibilities under State and Federal law. The Tasmanian Department of Justice has established a new Working with Children Unit. The registration timeline for Clubs is 1 April, The District has established a Committee to oversee the roll out of this new system which will eventually replace the Police Check System. Members of Rotary intending or required to work as volunteers with children will need to apply for this new type of registration [WWC card] Application must be made online. It is strongly recommended that as a minimum club presidents, board members and especially members involved or likely to be involved with youth activities familiarise themselves with the information available on the Working with Children website at where application can be made. Having all members (and their partners) registered is an advantage for a Club. DISTRICT PROTECTION OFFICER AND POLICE CHECKS: District Protection Officer PP Sue Hepburn Salamanca Committee Members: PP Mike Woods Salamanca AG Mike Patten Lindisfarne Rtn John Cole Lindisfarne Police Check Form Signatories: PDG Paul Grubb PAG Terry Lobban PDG Lew Pretorius AG Mike Patten Claremont Bellerive Central Launceston Lindisfarne CONFLICT RESOLUTION AND SUPPORT This support will provide objective mediation at times when clubs are having difficulty resolving interpersonal disputes, disagreements and the like. Facilitators who are experienced Rotarians are available to call on to provide impartial and constructive assistance 20

21 Mediator North/North West : Mediator South : Mediator North/North West : PAG Matthew Verney PAG Mike Whitehouse PP Caroline Brown COUNCIL ON LEGISLATION Assist Clubs in gaining an understanding of the legislation, formulating resolutions and amendments for the Council on Legislation. Represents the District at the Council of Legislation held every third year. District Representative: PDG James Wilcox Longford District Alternative: PDG Lew Pretorius Central Launceston EMERGENCY RELIEF FUND Responsible for the initial coordination of emergency relief requirements throughout the District and chaired annually by the Immediate Past District Governor. District Chair: IPDG John Dare Deloraine Committee Members: DGE Tony Coleman Salamanca PAG Matthew Verney Devonport HISTORY COLLATOR Collates and maintains history of District 9830 PP. Heather Chong Hobart INSURANCE The District, Clubs, Rotarians, their partners and volunteers are covered by the Rotary National Insurance Program. Insurance is available for officially constituted Rotary activities. For details or questions on whether a particular event is covered, please contact the District Insurance Officer. Policy details are on the District website: District Insurance Officer: Paul Swifte Hobart LEGAL ADVISOR For assistance to Clubs with legal inquiries regarding Rotary matters. District Legal Officer: PP Ross Hart Launceston PROTOCOLS & RESOLUTIONS COMMITTEE Provides assistance with protocols and assists the District Governor to prepare resolutions for District Conference Chair: PDG James Wilcox Longford Committee: DG Gerard Blizzard Smithton IPDG John Dare Deloraine 21

22 DISTRICT AUDITOR PDG Lou Johnson Launceston West DISTRICT FINANCE MANAGER: PAG Mike Whitehouse Kingston District dues, insurance payments and invoices for items covered by the approved District budget to be forwarded to the District Finance Manager. No expenditure or payments will be made until approved by the District Governor and the District Finance Manager. DISTRICT FINANCE COMMITTEE: District Finance Manager Mike Whitehouse Kingston District Governor Gerard Blizzard Smithton District Secretary Mary Duniam Somerset DISTRICT NEWSLETTER EDITOR PP Rod Oliver (Diane) Launceston (H) (M) DISTRICT WEBMASTER PP Reg Emmett (Annette) Howrah (H) (M) District Website: COMMUNITY SERVICE DIRECTOR: PP Alex Brownlie Salamanca The District Community Service Director is responsible to the District Governor for managing the Community Service committees in their role to assist clubs in supporting communities, locally, nationally and internationally. AUSTRALIAN ROTARY HEALTH (ARH) Promotes better understanding of the work of Australian Rotary Health and encourages clubs to support and engage in programs available. Chair PP Biddy Fisk Sandy Bay Committee: PP Lindsay Morgan Ulverstone West PAG Lorraine Walker D Entrecasteaux Channel Rtn David Annear West Tamar ARH Director PDG Kevin Shadbolt 22

23 PROBUS Rotary clubs throughout Tasmania have sponsored the formation of 66 PROBUS clubs. PROBUS clubs are autonomous social clubs of retired/semi retired business and professional people. Chair & Northwest Coordinator: PP Elizabeth Anderson Ulverstone South Coordinator PP Malcolm Wells Kingston EMERGENCY MEDICAL INFORMATION BOOKLET Clubs are able to obtain these booklets and make them available to people in the community to record their medical history for use by emergency services personnel. Coordinator PP Craig Stringer Claremont SECOND BITE Second Bite is committed to making a positive difference to people by identifying sources of nutritious surplus fresh food and produce that would otherwise go to waste and facilitating its safe and timely distribution to agencies and people in need. Chair: PP Charles Cook Sandy Bay Committee: PAG Graeme Snare Devonport BOWEL SCAN Is a public awareness program seeking to increase community knowledge of bowel cancer and its symptoms. The project involves the distribution to the public of a simple test kit on which is collected a small specimen for analysis. Chair: PP John McDonald Hobart PP Neil Bester Kingston PDG James Wilcox Longford PP Martin Yates South Launceston PP Stephen Love Scottsdale PP Julie Pinel Devonport South East Rtn Norm Whiting Wynyard PP Tony Boys Wynyard PP Peter Morgan Lindisfarne POLICE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES OFFICER OF THE YEAR AWARD It is proposed in conjunction with the Tasmanian Police to develop an awards program which provides state wide recognition to sworn and unsworn officers for excellence in the Police Service and Emergency Services. This is a program that not only provides recognition to officers but also builds a close working relationship between Rotary, Police and Emergency Services which in turn demonstrates the recognition of outstanding service to the community. 23

24 Chair PDG Michael Perkins Spring Bay Committee Rtn Peter McKenzie Deloraine Rtn Jillian Freeman Hobart EMERGENCY FODDER RELIEF Rotary Tasmania and the State Government has signed an MOU for Rotary to be the lead organisation for fodder collection and distribution in the event of a fire or flood disaster as defined by the State Government. Chair PAG Robin Thompson Scottsdale Committee PAG Lyndon Isles Longford PP Nigel Pedley Smithton PP James Dunbabin Sorell PP Graham Dent Westbury PP Kerry Vincent Sorell INTERNATIONAL SERVICE DIRECTOR: PAG Dale Luck South Launceston The District International Service Director is responsible to the District Governor for supervising the International Service committees in their role to assist clubs in supporting a range of national and international projects. INTERPLAST This program provides surgical and allied health services in developing countries in the Asia Pacific region by providing free medical treatment and training. Chair: PP Lou Mason Tamar Sunrise Committee Mary Dwyer Hobart PP Paul Hanson Central Launceston ROTARY FRIENDSHIP EXCHANGE/MISSION Promotes and organises international exchanges for Rotarians and their partners with other Rotary districts in different countries. Chair: PAG Lesley Dare Deloraine Committee: Rtn Paul Billett South Launceston Rtn Judy Billett South Launceston Rtn Peter Chalk Devonport North AG Richard Horswill Lindisfarne PP Margaret Gabbedy Somerset PP Rod Oliver Launceston 24

25 ROTARY OCEANIC MEDICAL AID FOR CHILDREN (ROMAC) ROMAC provides medical treatment for children from developing countries in the form of life saving and/or dignity restoring surgery not accessible to them in their home country. Chair: Rtn. Jill Sward Kingston ROTARY AUSTRALIA WORLD COMMUNITY SERVICE (RAWCS) The D9830 RAWCS Committee assists Rotary clubs to develop, register and manage world community service projects according to RAWCS guidelines. Project teams can participate on the District committee. Chair: Rtn Jillian Freeman Hobart Committee: PDG Lew Pretorius Central Launceston IPDG John Dare Devonport North PROJECT VOLUNTEERS Teams of local Rotarians and volunteers travel to other countries to carry out work directly on a project. PDG Lew Pretorius Central Launceston ROTARIANS AGAINST MALARIA (RAM) Supports anti-malaria projects in selected countries in the Asia/Pacific region. A position is open for volunteers DONATIONS IN KIND (DIK) Involves the collection, sorting packing, dispatch and distribution of donated items to countries in need of these goods. District Specialists (DIK) A position is open for volunteers SAFE WATER / SAFE SANITATION A program to supply clean water and safe sanitation to people in developing countries. Chair Rtn. Diana Butler South Launceston PP John Wettenhall Launceston ROTARY AUSTRALIA BENEVOLENT SOCIETY (RABS) RAWCS has established the Rotary Australia Benevolent Society to assist Rotary Clubs and Rotary Districts within Australia to respond to needs within their own communities and to gain tax deductibility for donations made to their particular project. RABS is a public benevolent institution (PBI) with full Australian Taxation Office certification. RABS Projects can be registered by Australian Rotary Clubs and Rotary Districts and a Rotary Club can only register one RABS project at a time. 25

26 Chair PP Becc Gibson Bellerive IPDG John Dare Deloraine PAG Mike Whitehouse Kingston FOOD PLANT SOLUTIONS Food Plant Solutions (FPS) Solutions helps local communities in developing countries to better understand the value of traditional food plants as a way to combat hunger and malnutrition and achieve sustainable food security. FPS focuses on food plants with the highest nutritional value and empowerment of people to making greater use of their traditional foods. It s a self-sustainable solution to hunger and malnutrition. Food Plant Solutions (formerly Learn-Grow) is one of only 22 Rotarian Action Groups recognised by Rotary. It is the first and only action group to be established and based in District 9830 and one we should be proud of and support it by: Having one member of each club becoming a RAG member (and therefore an Ambassador) of Food Plant Solutions. Being active as volunteers. Raise funds or encourage donations for Food Plant Solutions. Promote the inclusion of FPS programs into new or existing aid projects that your club has. Promote Food Plant Solutions with people or organizations that can help to develop the project further. Food Plant Solutions is a registered RAWCS Project No For more information or to join: info@foodplantsolutions.org FPS RAG Chair Una Hobday PDG Hobart Project Administrator Karalyn Hingston Devonport North Committee PP John Phillips Devonport North Rtn Rick Campbell Devonport North Pres Kevin Matthews Devonport North Rtn Kath Downie Ulverstone John McPhee, Bruce French & Paula Febey NEPAL PROJECTS Chair PP Winston Quaile PP Satish Kumar PDG Kevin Shadbolt Launceston West Wynward Latrobe 26

27 NEPAL DISASTER APPEAL PDG Bruxe Buxton PDG Ken Moore PDG Kevin Shadbolt Devonport North Burnie Latrobe VOCATIONAL SERVICE DIRECTOR: PAG Else Phillips Kingston The Director Vocational Service is responsible to the District Governor for supervising the Vocational Service Committees in their role to assist clubs in promoting high ethical standards in business and professions, and fostering the ideal of service in all vocations. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT EXCHANGE (PDE) (PDE) A unique cultural and vocational exchange opportunity for business people and professionals between the ages of 25 and 40 who are in the early stages of their careers. Team members experience the host country's culture and institutions, observe how their vocations are practiced abroad, develop personal and professional relationships, and exchange ideas. The team is led by an experienced Rotarian selected from club nominations. NEW GENERATIONS SERVICE EXCHANGE (NGSE) Turning New Generations into the Next Generation of Rotary open to young adults 18 30, but over the age of majority in the host country must include a strong humanitarian or vocational service component such as participating in a service project, an internship or vocational training flexible and may be organized for individuals or groups, be reciprocal or one way and last as long as six months must be funded locally NGSE gives the freedom to develop flexible exchange experiences that meet the needs of young adults while promoting international understanding, a commitment to service, and an understanding of Rotary as young people move from their university studies through the first years of their professional life. 27

28 Chair PAG Dennis Dwyer Longford Committee: PP Danny Gibson Tamar Sunrise Rtn Bobby Gray Devonport North Rtn Lisa Abblitt Devonport North PP Alex Brownlie Salamanca PP Corey Hogarth Longford ROTARACT A Rotary sponsored service club for young men and women aged 18 to 30. Rotaract clubs can be community or university based, and they are sponsored by a Rotary club. District Rotaract Representative: Samara Priest Rotaract Club of Central Coast ROTARY RECREATIONAL & VOCATIONAL FELLOWSHIPS The Rotary Fellowships program is a structured program of Rotary International that comprises more than 100 independent fellowships. Rotarians share their favourite activities and professional interests through organised recreational, vocational, and health/medical related groups. Geoff Rosan Hobart ROTARY YOUTH LEADERSHIP AWARDS [RYLA] A District week long leadership seminar for outstanding young people between 18 and 28 years of age. Chair: PP Jenny Simms Ulverstone West Committee Rtn Carrie Smith Ulverstone West Trina D orazio Southern Rep Pres Paul Swifte Hobart Rtn Mark Van Dongen Central Launceston Rtn George Lockwood Youngtown Venue: Camp Clayton Date: 7 th to 13 th May 2017 TRY A SKILL Try a Skill is an interactive program that allows year 9 students to try various skills and trades. The displays are entertaining, informative and offer access to some of the basic skills involved with a range of fields. Coordinator PP Brett Williams Devonport 28

29 YOUTH SERVICE DIRECTOR: PAG Gill WHITEHOUSE Salamanca The District Youth Service Director is responsible to the District Governor for planning, organising, assisting and supporting clubs in the implementation of programs that support the youth of our community, including building strong relationships with schools. INTERACT Interact is Rotary International s service club for young people aged Interact Clubs are self-governing and selfsupporting but are sponsored by individual Rotary Clubs, which provide support and guidance. NATIONAL YOUTH SCIENCE FORUM (NYSF) Two programs are on offer to all Tasmanian students entering year 12 with an interest in science. Both offer a unique opportunity for students to test drive careers and learn about study options in the fields of science, engineering and technology. Successful students will be offered places in the well established 12-day NYSF program in Canberra. endorsed by NYSF and organised through the University of Tasmania in each year. More information available on line at Students apply on line at by 31 st May 2017 and then approach clubs for nomination for District selection in August. All club-nominated students are given equal consideration for both programs through the one selection process. Chair: PAG Dennis Bordin Claremont Committee: PAG Lorraine Dyson Claremont PP Henk Kortekaas South Launceston PP Greg Walker Claremont Rtn Sandra Jones Latrobe MODEL UNITED NATIONS ASSEMBLY (MUNA) A District program that simulates the workings of the United Nations Assembly. Pairs of students representing UN countries in debates on matters of world political and social concern. MUNA aims to build bridges of goodwill for world peace and understanding through a personal involvement in the acceptance of situations that reflect the opinion of the participants adopted countries. 29

30 Coordinator: AG Annette Viney Deloraine Host Club: Rotary Club of Deloraine Date: 20th & 21st May 2017 ROAD SAFETY EDUCATION PROGRAM Facilitation and delivery of a Road Safety Program to secondary school students. The program is presented by professionals and supported by Rotarians. Southern Chair: PP Marion Cooper Sandy Bay Northern Chair: PAG Annette Viney Deloraine NorthWest Chair: Rtn Peter Chalk Devonport North PP Kay Kidd Devonport North PDG Bruce Buxton Devonport North ROTARY YOUTH PROGRAM OF ENRICHMENT (RYPEN) A District project that comprises a camp-style weekend seminar for young people between the ages of 14 and 17 years. The seminar promotes leadership, communication of ideas, problem-solving and social experiences which aim to assist participants in forming their own values and moral standards. RYPEN North: Camp Clayton 19 th 21 st May 2017 Chair: PP Robyn Lamprey Ulverstone PP Mike Holland Ulverstone RYPEN South Lea Scout Camp 7 th, 8 th & 9 th April 2017 Chair & Programme Coordinator: Rtn Tony Moore North Hobart Secretary Rtn Melissa Harvey Salamanca Catering PP Mandy Ochsendorf City Central School Liaison Rtn Brenda Tsaiousis Hobart Clubs & Venue Liaison PAG Gill Whitehouse Salamanca Camp Kit and Certificates Rtn Kate Hobart Moonah Committee PP Mike Woods Salamanca Rtn James Graham Salamanca PP Sue Hepburn Salamanca 30

31 SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING CHALLENGE An outreach program, conducted by the universities of Newcastle and Tasmania in association with Rotary and Engineers Australia, involving years students engaging in a number of activities related to science, technology and engineering. Chair Rtn Terry Kay Hobart Committee Rtn Christine Moane Hobart Rtn Sandra Thaow Hobart PP Henk Kortekaas South Launceston PP Peter Scott Devonport South East Regional Challenges will be held in the South, North and North West on dates to be advised. THE SCIENCE EXPERIENCE Provides year 10 students with an opportunity to participate in hands on science studies and related activities at the University of Tasmania and displays to students that science and technology can be an interesting career choice. Chair PP Liz Bulman Youngtown University of Tasmania Hobart Campus 23 rd - 25 th January 2017 Launceston Campus 18 th - 20 th January 2017 Cradle-Coast Campus 17 th - 19 th January 2017 (Best to apply before 21 st December 2016) ROTARY YOUTH EXCHANGE PROGRAM An international exchange program for young people between the ages of 15 and 18 years. (website Chair: PDG Ian Shuey (Liz) Hobart Committee: Inbound Coordinator/Mentors: PAG Paul & Cheryl Jack Kingston Outbound Coordinator: PP Liz Bulman Youngtown Orientation Trainer: PAG Matthew Verney Devonport Administration: PAG Kim Pitt Kingston Counsellor: Rtn Merilyn Briggs South Launceston Tassie Tour Coordinator: PAG Gillian Whitehouse Salamanca Uniforms: PP Elizabeth Anderson Ulverstone Social Media Coordinator: Rtn Kylie Reardon Sorell General Rtn Lillian Smith Claremont PP Mike Woods Salamanca 31

32 Youth Exchange Orientation Camps o Aug The Lea o Oct 23 Longford o Dec 2 4 Forth Scout Camp WINDEWARD BOUND YOUTH LEADERSHIP CHALLENGE Chair Rtn Sarah Kay Hobart Committee PP Geoff Squibb Hobart Rtn Marcus Badcock Hobart Rtn Allison Bradley Hobart PP Claudia Stern Hobart THE ROTARY FOUNDATION DIRECTOR: PDG James Wilcox Longford The mission of The Rotary Foundation is to enable Rotarians to advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through the improvement of health, the support of education, and the alleviation of poverty. The Rotary Foundation District Director is responsible to the District Governor for supervising The Rotary Foundation committees in their role to assist clubs to benefit from the programs offered and to encourage clubs to support The Rotary Foundation. ANNUAL GIVING/ENDOWMENT FUND The Annual Programs Fund is the primary source of funding for Foundation grants and programs. Half of annual contributions are returned to the District as District Designated Funds for use by the District three years after the contribution was made. Contributions made to the Endowment Fund by individuals are invested in perpetuity. This fund enables individuals to combine their gifts into a significant force to address the world s greatest needs for generations to come. A percentage of the total fund is spent annually to support educational and humanitarian programs and projects throughout the world. PDG James Wilcox Longford 32