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 District Governor Tony Colman Assistant Governor Zone 4 Michael Plunkett BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2017-2018 President... Gayle Plunkett Immediate Past President... Bill Muldoon President Elect & Club Service... Maree Matanle Secretary... Michael Horne Treasurer... Bev Ritchie Assist. Treasurer... Michael Plunkett Vocational Service... Steen Andersen Youth Service... Lois Catchlove Community Service... Paul Bowman International Service... Anne Forsyth Membership & PR... Annette Viney Tasmanian Craft Fair (2017)... Tim Biggs Tasmanian Craft Fair (2018)... Lesley Dare
Rotary Club of Deloraine Inc. Volume 62 No. 06 29 th August, 2017 THIS WEEK NEXT MEETING 5 th September Chairman: Tim Biggs Tony Wadley Reserve Chairman : Tony Wadley Paul Hartley Toast: Annette Viney Bev Ritchie Sergeant: Roy Axelsen Peter Griffin Corporal: Rob Van der Elst Marc Smith Heads & Tails: Lester Jones Rob van der Elst Meet & Greet: Maree Matanle Paul Bowman President s Table: Lois Beckwith Christina Robertson Marc Smith Merrilyn Young Attendance: Programme: August Tuesday 29 th September Tuesday 5 th Merrilyn Young / John Tabor Club Assembly My-Rotary Bulletin Information Information for Weekly Bulletins is sought from ALL Rotarians. Information should be emailed 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 12.00 noon each Tuesday Phone 6362 3160 or 041 111 6480.
President s Message Last week we heard from Jacqui Stacey about Winter Fire and the future. This event has brought a very bright spot and warm addition to the winter period. Over only a couple of years it has grown and been a delight to children and adults alike. For those of us who had great fun on Cracker Night, or whatever name each region took for Guy Fawkes Night, it also brings back lovely childhood memories. Help is needed however. As a Club we will talk about this at our Assembly this week. On the other things which we need to talk about - the week with no meeting and an alternate social event and whether this is to continue now the trial period is finished; after that, the discussion on being able to have a night at the pavilion once a month and the form that will take; how that may or may not affect other meetings and particularly the Bush Inn as caterer and our long term relationship with them; and, other groups to cater for our meeting at the pavilion and the balance of that potential to help them fundraise through that. Other issues might also be of concern to each of you so please feel free to let me know before the meeting or bring up the subject in open discussion. This week we also welcome two new Friends of Rotary and we also wish to advise some news about new Honorary Members. Congrats to Bryan Pearce for his and Belinda's spot on Gourmet Farmer last Thursday, and seems like again later, so if you missed it watch out for the next instalment. On that TV note we need 4 Rotarians in Rotary gear for Wednesday morning at 9.15am at the Showgrounds. Bendigo Bank are filming an advertisement and we have been invited to join other local groups to be part of it. Let me know if you can be there. Yours in Rotary, Gayle If you were not present at last weeks Dinner Meeting, you missed the unveiling of the lost President s Chain of Office, which President Gayle displayed when she presented a cheque to the Deloraine A & P Society. (See next page!!)
The next TCF Committee Meeting will be held on Monday 4 th September, 2017 at Rotary Pavilion 7.15p.m. INNER WHEEL September Information The September Inner Wheel meting will be held Wednesday 27 th September, at the British Hotel - 6.00 for 6.30p.m. Rotarians and partners are invited to attend Inner Wheel meetings, please advise Robin Dixon. A reminder that Members are automatically booked in for Meetings, and should advise Robin Dixon of any apologies 0427 622 161. Arts Deloraine Roman Rudnytsky will be performing a recital at Gallery 9 on Friday 1 st September commencing at 7.30pm. Adults $25 Arts Deloraine Members $15 Tickets available from The Alpaca Shop Family of Rotary Induction Anniversary: PP Paul Bowman 30 th August This Week s Meeting This week the programme will be Club Assembly One of the items for discussion will be the pattern of Club / Board Meetings. The trial period of 3 meetings per month is now complete and we will need to discuss the future pattern. Another item for discussion, as noted in President s Message: Meetings at Pavilion and catering? Any other matters of concern to Rotarians?? Presentation At last weeks meeting a presentation was made to the Deloraine A & P Society. This was in the form of a pre -payment for the use of the Showgrounds for the next 4 years. This will allow the Show Society to seek funding to upgrade the amenities block.
Rotary Merchandise Recently PR & Membership Director Annette, provided information with regards to Rotary Deloraine Merchandise. If Rotarians missed out on placing and order, or you wish to order other items, please see PP Annette. If she receives enough interest, another order can be placed. These items should be worn at all possible functions, to promote Rotary. Rotary Youth Driver Awareness (RYDA) Northern RYDA will be held at Symmons Plains in October. PP Annette requires assistance from 3-4 Rotarians on Tuesday 24 th October. All that will be required of Rotarians, is to lead the groups of students to the various sessions, between 9.00a.m. and 2.00p.m. Polo Shirt Questionnaire Rotarians may remember that last week President Gayle made mention of a Club Questionnaire/ Survey. The objective was to send it with this weeks Bulletin for Rotarians to look at and fill in. You will note that it is not attached!!! Please keep a look out for this in the coming week. If you could then complete and hand back to President Gayle by mid September.
Group Forum Wednesday 20 th September Venue: Time: Cost: Drinks: Launceston Golf Club Opossum Road, L ton 6.30 for 7.00p.m. $35.00 per head 2 course meal (alternate drop) Available at Bar prices Please note that this will take the place of our usual meeting of Tuesday 20 th September. As is our usual practice ALL Rotarians will be noted as attending, unless you advise PP Ann of your apology by Thursday 15 th September. SUBS 2017/2018 Have you paid your subs for 2017/2018 yet? Total amount due is $220 Invoices have been issued and payment can be made via EFT (please remember to put your name), or you can give Treasurer Bev (or Assistant Treasurer Michael) cheque or cash. A NIGHT AT YARNS A Musical Evening and supper to support the Deloraine and Districts Folk Museum Saturday 8 th September, 7.00p.m. Featuring performances by:- Meander Men, Jemma Mitchell and Patrick Gambles. Enjoy the Yarns Theatre (rarely open for concerts) and a home cooked supper for just $15.00. Support our museum to preserve our local history and heritage. Tickets at the Visitor Centre. The Folk Museum is raising funds for interpretive signage and new acquisitions.
National MUNA Friday 18 th to Sunday 20 th August saw 68 students from around Australia representing 26 countries assemble in Canberra for the National MUNA. The Tasmanian team of Alexandria Battaglia and Paul Bobenhausen representing Syria entered into the debates of the resolutions with conviction. The adjudicators mentioned that they represented their country well. They found it daunting at first but really enjoyed the experience and are keen to continue with the UN experience and would like to return to Canberra next year. They visited ANU on the Friday afternoon giving them an insight into the University.
WHAT S HAPPENING and WHEN?? (Please note details are subject to change) AUGUST Tuesday 29 th SEPTEMBER Tuesday 5 th Tuesday 12 th Thursday 15 th Tuesday 19 th Wednesday 20 th Tuesday 26 th OCTOBER Tuesday 3 rd Tuesday 17 th Club Assembly My-Rotary TBA / Board Meeting Apologies required for Group Forum Meeting transferred to Group Forum on Wednesday 20 th Groups 4, 5 & 6 Group Forum Evan Roley CEO Moon Lake DGs Official visit Craig Stringer Rotarians Against Malaria (RAM) NOVEMBER Friday 3 rd to Monday 6 th Tasmanian Craft Fair Saturday 4 th TCF Awards Dinner Bookings online via Trybooking DECEMBER Saturday 9 th or Sunday 10 th Christmas Function Details TBA 2018 APRIL Friday 6 th to Sunday 8 th District Conference - Grand Chancellor (Hobart) MAY Sunday 20 th District Assembly As mentioned last week by Jacqui, Arts Deloraine are seeking members or at least someone to assist the Committee with Winter Fire. If you would like to volunteer, or require additional information, please contact Jacqui on 6362 4335 or 0428 237 078. Or you can email: jaqsta4@bigpond.com or artsdeloraine@gmail.com
August is Membership Month PR and Membership Director Annette has circulated a sheet of paper for Rotarians to suggest names of people to be approached as prospective Rotarians. August is Membership month and we are all encouraged to invite along guests to our meetings (although this should be happening throughout the year). Why Our Service Organisations are Dying (and how to fix them) This article has been written by Michael Brand and here is the final part... Let Them ReThink You It s not Come do what we do, it s What do you want to do? Can our club be an incubator for young creative to develop new and interesting ways to address our traditional issues? One aspect of emerging generations is their desire to have an impact now. It means they will not wait 5 years to be elected Chair of the Fundraising Committee before seeing their ideas in action. If it s not happening today, they ll walk away. Victor Hwang in his book, The Rainforest, metaphorically notes that most of us were trained to manage farms. By this he means our approach to anything is that we know what we want to grow, know when to plant the seeds, plant in straight lines, kill anything that looks like a weed, know when to harvest and can anticipate roughly our yield. The Rainforest, by comparison, is a chaotic environment where all sorts of genetic mutations are taking place and everything looks like a weed. Hwang s point is that we need more Rainforests. But that means relinquishing some measure of control. Not always easy when we have 60-80-100 years of tradition behind us. Yet, by allowing emerging leaders to reinvent our club we can navigate a path to securing our survival. Inventing The Future Service clubs are an American innovation that have evolved into a worldwide institution. While vibrant across the globe, the loss of membership represents a loss of social capital and civic engagement. Today potential members are constrained by lack of time. In addition, they may not see much use in an organisation whose prestige and vitality are in question. It is imperative we reinvent. That may involve passing the torch and allowing an emerging generation of leaders to reinvent our clubs according to their needs. The alternative may be irrelevance and obscurity.
District Information Building Future Leaders Building Future Leaders is a three part program for Rotarians by Rotarians. Each module provides insights into Leadership and applies them to a Rotary perspective. The program caters for both long term members of Rotary and for new Rotarians who want to know more about Rotary. Working with experienced presenters the participants work in groups to take a closer look at the Rotary World and together learn more about The Rotary Foundation and how to implement Rotary Projects. Along the way there are opportunities to develop leadership skills and look at how to bring about change. Module 1 is being offered in Hobart 23 rd September and in Deloraine on 24 th September so that everyone has an opportunity to participate. If you think you might be interested in participating go to: www.rotary9830.org.au/district-info/leadership-institute/ September Basic Education and Literacy Month September is Basic Education and Literacy Month. How will your club acknowledge this? Guest Speakers, Vocational Visits, publicise your programmes of visiting schools for reading programmes? Clubs which we have already visited have really taken on the challenge Liz is promoting donation of books to needy causes; District 9830 Books for Literacy. Promote your contributions. What's the difference between an optimist and a pessimist? An Optimist only wears a belt. A Pessimist wears a belt, suspenders, and carries safety pins.
MY ROTARY EMBLEM It grants me a great and honourable privilege. Anywhere I go, each wearer of this noble badge is my friend. Into their surroundings I may go with assurance of a warm welcome. It requires of me that I think in harmony with the principles of Rotary, the highest in the land and broad enough to encompass every daily activity. It requires that I dispel the prejudices of race, creed and political views. I must be patient, liberal, just and upright, all to a noticeable degree. It reminds me that it moves in a realm to itself. It is looked upon with unimpaired respect wherever it appears. Its wearer enjoys a distinction that only the violation of its principles can mar. All this speculation makes me wonder if I deserve to wear it. Am I equal to all it implies? THE FOUR WAY TEST First Second Third Fourth Is it the TRUTH? Is it FAIR to all concerned? Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS? Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?