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1 The Rotary Club of Deloraine Inc. Chartered 5 th March, 1957 Assembly: Bush Inn Hotel~~ Tuesday 6.15 for 6.30p.m. (Postal Address & Phone Number: P.O. Box 85, Deloraine 7304 / ) WEEKLY BULLETIN District Governor Ross Carlyle Assistant Governor Group 6 Gayle Plunkett BOARD OF DIRECTORS President... Maree Matanle Immediate Past President... Gayle Plunkett President Elect & Club Service... Anne Forsyth Secretary... Roy Axelsen Treasurer... Bev Ritchie Vocational Service... Stephanie Johnston Youth Service... Lois Catchlove Community Service... Rob van der Elst International Service... Paul Hartley Membership & PR... Peter Griffin Tasmanian Craft Fair... Lesley Dare

2 Rotary Club of Deloraine Inc. Volume 63 No th MARCH, nd Anniversary of our Charter THIS WEEK NEXT WEEK At Empire Hotel Chairman: Andrew Johnston Reserve Chairman : Tony Jones Toast: Meeting at John Tabor Sergeant: Bowls Club Michael Bennett Corporal: 5.30pm Stephanie Johnston Heads & Tails: Rob van der Elst Meet & Greet: Tony Jones President s Table: Tony Wadley Paul Hartley Attendance: Programme: March Tuesday 5 th Tuesday 12 th Tuesday 19 th Merrilyn Young / Andrew Dare / Don Collins Meeting at Deloraine Bowls Club Taiwanese Friendship Exchange Empire Hotel (6.00pm) Combined Meeting with Inner Wheel (Bush Inn) Bulletin Information Information for Weekly Bulletins is sought from ALL Rotarians. Information should be ed or given to PP Ann Axelsen aaxelsen@tassie.net.au Information should be submitted by Sunday. APOLOGIES Rotarians are reminded that they are automatically booked in for a meal each week. If you are unable to attend, or are bringing guests, apologies etc. should be advised to: PP Ann Axelsen by noon each Tuesday Phone or

President s Message This month is a very busy one for our Deloraine Club as we have a Friendship Exchange with Taiwan, beginning next Tuesday and this is a reminder that we will meet them at The

Following on from our Taiwanese friends, we will have a Professional Development Exchange visit from District 9980 (NZ), which extends from Timaru to Bluff in the South Island.

3 President s Message This month is a very busy one for our Deloraine Club as we have a Friendship Exchange with Taiwan, beginning next Tuesday and this is a reminder that we will meet them at The Empire Hotel that evening with a welcome dinner. Following on from our Taiwanese friends, we will have a Professional Development Exchange visit from District 9980 (NZ), which extends from Timaru to Bluff in the South Island. Their programme is being finalised in the next few days but I can say that they will give a presentation at our Rotary meeting on Tuesday 26 th March and on Thursday 28 th March, we will have a farewell BBQ out at Huntsman s Lake but I ll have more to say about that later. A reminder to all Rotarians that the District Conference will be from Friday 12 th April to Sunday 14 th April. It is being held at the Elwick Function Centre and promises to be a great event. It is not too late to register for it. President Maree A DAY AT THE CREEK

Rotary Function Centre A meeting of the Rotary Function Centre Committee, and any Rotarians interested in attending, will be held on Friday 8 th March, commencing at approximately 5.

4 Rotary Function Centre A meeting of the Rotary Function Centre Committee, and any Rotarians interested in attending, will be held on Friday 8 th March, commencing at approximately 5.00pm at the Centre. It is hoped that this meeting will only be for an hour!!! The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the future direction of the Rotary Function Centre management, reporting to Board, etc. Strategic plan, action list for moving forward, with regards to the Club s ownership and management of the facility. Michael Plunkett M: Assistance required National Square Dancing Convention Assistance will be required from Rotarians, family and friends from Tuesday 23 rd to Sunday 28 th April for the National Square Dancing Convention. We will be required to assist with car-parking and refreshments (tea / coffee etc.) Assistance will mainly be from approximately 6.00 to 9.30pm. There are about 570 registrations for this Convention. More details will be made available at forthcoming meetings, and lists will be circulated, but in the meantime you can contact Ann Axelsen ( ) to advise of your availability. INNER WHEEL March Meeting The March meeting will be held on Tuesday 19 th and will be a combined meeting with the Rotary Club at the Bush Inn 6.15 for 6.30pm. Cost is $26.00 per person. A reminder to all that apologies should be given to Geraldine King

Family of Rotary Anniversary: Rotary Club of Deloraine 5 th March (1957) Condolences: President Maree and fellow Rotarians extend their condolences to Anne Haines and family on the death of PP Henry

INES TASMANIAN BUCKET LIST Ines leaves us on 6 th July, 2019 and whilst she has seen quite a bit of Tasmania since her arrival last year, she still has a number of sites/places that she wishes to see

5 Family of Rotary Anniversary: Rotary Club of Deloraine 5 th March (1957) Condolences: President Maree and fellow Rotarians extend their condolences to Anne Haines and family on the death of PP Henry Haines 21 st February. Henry Haines inducted into the Club 28 th January, Held most positions, President 1971/72. Resigned in the 1984/85 years. Was made a Paul Harris Fellow in INES TASMANIAN BUCKET LIST Ines leaves us on 6 th July, 2019 and whilst she has seen quite a bit of Tasmania since her arrival last year, she still has a number of sites/places that she wishes to see and experience. She has spent some time researching her bucket list and this is printed below, along with the vacant weekends available for such travel before she returns to Austria. If any Deloraine Rotarians, or other Rotarians, are able to assist Ines to undertake the following activities would you please inform either Anne Forsyth ( ) or John Dare ( ), or Ines herself ( )? BUCKET LIST: Hiking Quamby Bluff Visiting Liffey Falls Visiting, walking in or hiking through: Bay of Fires Freycinet Wineglass Bay Bicheno Bruny Island Visiting Strahan and experiencing the Franklin-Gordon River Dates Available: March: May: June: 9 th, 10 th, 16 th, 17 th, 23 rd, 24 th, 30 th & 31 st 25 th & 26 th 8 th, 9 th, 15 th, 16 th, 22 nd & 23 rd We all thank you for your assistance in this matter and hope to broaden Ines already fabulous experiences in Tasmania further.

WHAT S HAPPENING and WHEN?? (Please note details are subject to change) MARCH Tuesday 5 th Tuesday 12 th Tuesday 19 th Saturday 23 rd Tuesday 26 th Bowls Night at the Deloraine Bowls Club start 5.

6 WHAT S HAPPENING and WHEN?? (Please note details are subject to change) MARCH Tuesday 5 th Tuesday 12 th Tuesday 19 th Saturday 23 rd Tuesday 26 th Bowls Night at the Deloraine Bowls Club start 5.30pm Taiwanese Friendship Exchange Group at Empire Hotel 6.00pm Apologies etc. to Ann by midday Monday 11 th Combined meeting with Inner Wheel Club of Deloraine My Five - Merrilyn Young P.E.T.S. (North) Presidents-Elect Training Seminar Mayor Wayne Johnston Way forward for the Council APRIL Tuesday 2 nd Caroline Brown Cider Making Operations (Samples will be available) Tuesday 9 th Principal Deloraine High School Friday 12 th to Sunday 14 th District Conference at Elwick Function Centre, Glenorchy Tuesday 16 th Dinner Meeting at Bush Inn Tuesday 23 rd Dinner Meeting at Bush Inn Tuesday 23 rd to Sunday 28 th National Square Dancing Convention to be held in Deloraine. Rotary to assist with parking / refreshments Tuesday 30 th Jan Davis The Protected Cropping Industry MAY Saturday 11 th District Training Assembly (Rotary Function Centre ) Saturday 18 th and Sunday 19 th M.U.N.A. - Model United Nations Assembly JUNE Sunday 30 th District Changeover - Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania

Tertiary Scholarships Emma Taylor Is dedicated, enthusiastic, committed and always meets deadlines. Will be studying for a Bachelor of Health Science (Nutrition) off campus through UTAS.

Emma is highly interested in the human body s ability to thrive and wants to help prevent people from becoming ill instead of curing them once they are already unwell.

7 Tertiary Scholarships Emma Taylor Is dedicated, enthusiastic, committed and always meets deadlines. Will be studying for a Bachelor of Health Science (Nutrition) off campus through UTAS. With the hope of completing a doctorate of nutrition in the future. Emma is highly interested in the human body s ability to thrive and wants to help prevent people from becoming ill instead of curing them once they are already unwell. Through school years, Emma has been participated in Swimming, Hockey, Equestrian. Sarah Larcombe Will be studying a Bachelor of Veterinary Biology at Charles Sturt University in Wagga Wagga, NSW. Whilst Sarah was relatively successful in her academic achievements, she counts her greatest accomplishment as being the guest speaker at the ANZAC Ceremony hosted by the Deloraine High School, in Sarah has been working part time at the Westbury RSL Club, a member of the Deloraine Amateur Basketball Club, Pony Club. Sarah states:- By accepting me as a recipient of the grant, you will be supporting a student who is dedicated to her studies and who will represent the Meander Valley as a member of community and, in the long -run, a successful graduate. I thank you greatly.

TAIWAN FRIENDSHIP EXCHANGE Tuesday 12 th March The team will arrive about 5.30-6.00pm for our Rotary Meeting at the Empire Hotel.

8 TAIWAN FRIENDSHIP EXCHANGE Tuesday 12 th March The team will arrive about pm for our Rotary Meeting at the Empire Hotel. A special Thai Banquet has been arranged (same price as usual) guests are welcome. Please advise PP Ann of apologies, guests etc. Wednesday 13 th March Visit to Ashgrove, 9.00am bus pick up Train Park Walk Alum Cliffs or Honey Farm Visit at 11.00am Lunch Mole Creek Pub Floral Arrangement Presentation 2.30 at Rotary Function Centre Alternative Pearn s Steam World and back for afternoon tea Thursday 14 th March Visit to Liffey Falls and the Plateau 9.00am departure Train Park Lunch at Lois and Peter s, Fish tasting lunch and demonstration by Rotarians Tony and Bill Visit to Giant Steps 2.00pm A walk around town to explore Visitor Information Center and shops pick up 5.30 Train Park

District Conference Program Outline Friday 12 th to Sunday 14 th April, 2019 Register Now Please assist the committee by logging on to Trybooking.com and submitting your Conference registration.

... Bridget Teirney Bridget is a civil engineer with ten years of experience in the water and sanitation sector, working across service planning, technical support and service delivery.

sanitation. Recently Bridget led a citywide study in Lusaka, Zambia, developing a Faecal Sludge Management Plan for the Lusaka Water and Sewerage Company.

9 District Conference Program Outline Friday 12 th to Sunday 14 th April, 2019 Register Now Please assist the committee by logging on to Trybooking.com and submitting your Conference registration. $250 - Full Conference $125 - Rotaract and RYE students $90 - Dinner Dance only Some of the Guest Speakers.... Bridget Teirney Bridget is a civil engineer with ten years of experience in the water and sanitation sector, working across service planning, technical support and service delivery. A project manager for the NGO Water and Sanitation for the Urban Poor, based in London, she works with local utilities in developing countries to provide for millions who lack access to water and sanitation. Recently Bridget led a citywide study in Lusaka, Zambia, developing a Faecal Sludge Management Plan for the Lusaka Water and Sewerage Company. Slava and Sharon Grigoryan Entertainment On Friday evening and again on Sunday morning Slava and Sharon will play for us. Slava is a virtuoso classical guitarist, heard regularly on ABC FM. Sharon is the cellist in the superlative Australian String Quartet. John Sautelle John is passionate about supporting people, leaders and organisations navigate change. He is the author of Choose Your Stories, Change Your Life which details the developmental change process he has evolved over the past 18 years drawing on the latest research in psychology, neuroscience and adult development. In his professional work around the world John helps create confident, future-fit leaders and teams capable of navigating an increasingly complex world. John supports senior leaders tap into heart, body, mind and spirit to grow themselves and their impact in sustainable and life-giving ways. He is a highly engaging conference presenter.

10 ROTARIAN CODE OF CONDUCT As a Rotarian I will: 1. Act with integrity and high ethical standards in my personal and professional life; 2. Deal fairly with others and treat them and their occupations with respect; 3. Use my professional skills through Rotary to mentor young people, help those with special needs, and improve people s quality of life in my community and in the world; 4. Avoid behaviour that reflects adversely on Rotary or other Rotarians. REPORTS & USE OF BULLETIN A reminder to Directors that the Bulletin is a medium for you to inform and to keep members informed of what is happening with regards to your portfolio. If we give a donation to someone or an event, then provide a brief report (and a photo if possible). If there s an event / social outing coming up or being planned, please pass on details that can be included in Bulletin. If you need feedback on something then give Rotarians the information in plenty of time. The Bulletin is your tool to keeping Rotarians as up-to-date as possible. Please use it. Photos of functions, presentations etc are also required. Information should be sent by Sunday to: aaxelsen@tassie.net.au

11 COMMITTEES CLUB SERVICE: Anne Forsyth Public Officer - Tim Biggs Apologies Attendance Bulletin Club Night Set Up Ann Axelsen Merrilyn Young Ann Axelsen Greg Burgess Andrew Dare Anne Forsyth Heads & Tails Club History Sergeants Programme Lester Jones Roy Axelsen Michael Bennett John Dare Rob van der elst Photographers Family of Rotary Fellowship Rotary Function Centre Marc Smith Merrilyn Young Ann Axelsen Bill Muldoon Lesley Dare Gayle Plunkett Greg Burgess Steen Andersen Club Property Rotary Information Club Protection Officer Ann Axelsen Steen Andersen Michael Plunkett Michael Plunkett Anne Forsyth Gayle Plunkett Webmaster Michael Plunkett Greg Burgess Rotary Function Centre Caretaker: Ann Axelsen ( ) VOCATIONAL SERVICE Director: Stephanie Johnston John Dare* Annette Viney Merrilyn Young Andrew Johnston Wayne Richardson YOUTH SERVICE Director: Lois Catchlove Tony Wadley John Tabor Tony Jones Model United Nations Assembly (MUNA) Annette Viney COMMUNITY SERVICE Director: Rob van der Elst Paul Bowman Marc Smith Michael Bennett Lester Jones Roy Axelsen Bev Ritchie Andrew Dare Joanne Jones Sandra Thomas Don Collins INTERNATIONAL SERVICE Director : Paul Hartley Lois Beckwith Greg Burgess Tim Biggs Christina Robertson MEMBERSHIP & PR Director: Peter Griffin Steen Andersen Bryan Pearce* John Dare TASMANIAN CRAFT FAIR Director: Lesley Dare Andrew Johnston Stephanie Johnston Anne Forsyth Bill Muldoon Gayle Plunkett Greg Burgess John Dare* Maree Matanle Merrilyn Young Michael Bennett Michael Plunkett Paul Bowman Paul Hartley Peter Griffin Rob van der Elst Tony Wadley Lois Catchlove * Denotes Excused Membership Rotary Pratt Foundation Robert Crowden Marc Smith Michael Plunkett Greg Burgess Andrew Johnston Formatted and Printed by Type It Copy It, Deloraine

Assembly: Bush Inn Hotel~~ Tuesday 6.15 for 6.30p.m. (Postal Address & Phone Number: P.O. Box 85, Deloraine 7304 / ) WEEKLY BULLETIN

The Rotary Club of Deloraine Inc. Chartered 5 th March, 1957 Assembly: Bush Inn Hotel~~ Tuesday 6.15 for 6.30p.m. (Postal Address & Phone Number: P.O. Box 85, Deloraine 7304 / 6362 2325) WEEKLY BULLETIN