A woman walks into a butcher shop and asks the butcher how much a pound of tenderloin is. "$12 per pound," replies the butcher. "Are you sure? That can't be," says the lady. "Look, madam, it says right here on the card that it's $12 per pound." "But that seems so high compared to other butchers in the area." THE ROTARY CLUB OF DELORAINE INC. Chartered 5 th March, 1957 Assembly: Bush Inn Hotel ~~ Tuesday 6.15 for 6.30p.m. (Postal Address: P.O. Box 85, Deloraine Tas 7304) WEEKLY BULLETIN "Lady, maybe they gave you the price for a poorer cut of beef." "No, the butcher across the street said it was $9 per pound," she says. "Well, then, why don't you go buy it there?" asks the butcher. "Because they are all out." "Well, when I'm all out, I sell it for $8 per pound," retorts the butcher. BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2012-2013 Pizza Delivery Kid: "Here's your pizza, sir!" Grouchy Customer: "What's the usual tip?" Pizza Kid: "I'm new at this, but the other guys said if I got a quarter out of you, I'd be doing great." Grouchy Guy: "Is that so? In that case, here's five dollars." Pizza Kid: "Thanks, I'll put it in my college fund." Grouchy Guy: "College, eh? What are you studying?" Pizza Kid: "Applied psychology." President... Annette Viney Immediate Past President... Andrew Johnston President Elect & Club Service.. Isabelle Vescovo Secretary... Roy Axelsen Treasurer... Bev Ritchie Vocational Service... Marc Smith New Generations... David Andrews Community Service... Paul Bowman International Service... Rob van der Elst Membership & PR... Pamela Tankard Tasmanian Craft Fair... John Christie
ROTARY CLUB OF DELORAINE INC. COMMUNITY NEWS VOLUME 57 NO. 10 11 th SEPTEMBER, 2012 Tonight 18 th September, 2012 Chairman: Maree Matanle Meeting at Toast: Wayne Richardson Hagley Farm Sergeant: Michael Horne School Corporal: John Bennett Heads & Tails: John Lord 5.30p.m. for Meet & Greet: Bryan Pearce 6.00p.m. President s Table: Gerard Gelston Ian Knight Attendance: Tony O Mullane Tony O Mullane Programmes: 11 th September Club Assembly / Board Meeting 18 th September BBQ Dinner Meeting at Hagley Farm School, 5.30 for 6.00p.m. To meet with participants of the Edmund Rice Camp. Please remember to advise PP Ann of your apology, or if you are bringing guests. 25 th September Owen Tilbury My Vision for Tasmania Family of Rotary: Leave of Absence: PP Pat Woods to 1 st November, 2012 Rtn Daryl Blair to 31 st December, 2012 Induction Anniversary: PP Marc Smith (14 th September) Condolences: To Marilyn and John Christie, we extend to you our condolences on the death of your father and father-in-law Bulletin Information Information for Weekly Bulletins is sought from ALL Rotarians. Information should be given to one of the Committee Members (Lesley Dare, Mike Muller, Isabelle Vescovo or Geoff Woods), or emailed to PP Ann Axelsen on aaxelsen@tassie.net.au Information should be submitted by Sunday. MORNING TEA WITH THE RESIDENTS 9.30A.M. An invitation to come and join us and get to know our residents, and if you feel up to it, you can give us a hand in the garden and with cleaning the windows. The day will commence at 9.00a.m. and go through to 11.30a.m. Feel free to just come for a while, there will be no obligation to work only if you feel like it. A GREAT WEEKEND OF DRAMA The Deloraine Dramatic Society Festival of One Act Plays Friday 12 th and Saturday 13 th October at the Little Theatre, Deloraine. This is an amazing event with outstanding performances from theatre groups from all parts of Tasmania. There are parties each night with audience as well as participants invited. Organ Recital Sunday 16 th September 2.00p.m. An invitation to attend an Organ Recital at St. Andrew s Anglican Church, Westbury. Recital will be given by Roy Axelsen, and will be followed by afternoon tea. Admission price of $5.00 per person.
Information from the District E Letter USEFUL THINGS TO KNOW: SEPTEMBER IS NEW GENERATIONS MONTH: The Youth Exchange Programme (YEP) is an International exchange for young people between the ages of 15 18. The exchange is for a 12 month period during which time the student is hosted by 3 4 families, therefore experiencing different lifestyles. It is a reciprocal educational exchange, therefore students must attend school. Spending time abroad as a Rotary Exchange Student is a great opportunity for students to experience a new culture, a new language, to be an ambassador for Rotary & Tasmania and to build lifelong friendships. Find out more at: http://www.rotary9830.org.au/yep.htm From PRESIDENT ANNETTE Last week PP Paul updated us on pending Community Service projects and the members need to get behind the committee and invite guests to Hat Night on the 12 th October. Rtn Rob also updated us on International Service projects and he answered question from club members. This week we are looking at the results of the survey (reprinted in this Bulletin) and Rtn John Christie will give us an insight into what is required of the Craft Fair Director. We are in need of a new Craft Fair Director to work alongside Rtn John for the remainder of this year and next year. President Annette VOCATIONAL VISIT Tuesday 2 nd October Visit to the Mercure Hotel, Launceston. An opportunity to see how a hotel runs behind the scenes. This will be a partners night, and all Rotarians are booked in as a double, unless they advise PP Ann otherwise. INNER WHEEL SEPTEMBER MEETING The next Inner Wheel Meeting will be held on Wednesday 26 th September at the British Hotel 6.30 for 7.00p.m. Guest Speaker will be Kathy Hall on her Holiday Disasters. Please advise Robin Dixon (6362 2160) of your apology (and additional guests), by Monday 24 th September. A reminder that all Members are automatically booked in for a meal.
TASMANIAN CRAFT FAIR Next Meeting Wednesday 19 th September 7.00p.m. at Rotary Pavilion COMMITTEE NEWS NEW GENERATIONS: EDMUND RICE CAMP TUESDAY 18 TH SEPTEMBER Our dinner meeting is transferred to the Hagley Farm School, to meet with participants of this Camp, which the Club has supported. This Dinner will take the form of a BBQ 5.30 p.m. to eat at 6.00p.m. Please note that as this is a normal Rotary Dinner, that you will still need to advise PP Ann of your apology, or if you are bringing guests. VOCATIONAL SERVICE: A reminder of our Vocational Visit to the Mercure Hotel on Tuesday 2 nd October. An opportunity to see behind the scenes of a hotel, and to enjoy a meal. This will be a partners night, and unless you advise PP Ann of apologies, you will be booked in as a double. A reminder that applications are being sought for Team Members for the Group Study Exchange. Applications close on 30 th September. If you would like more information with regards to this, please contact Vocational Service Director Marc, or PP Peter Griffin. NEW GENERATIONS: The Rotary Youth Driver Awareness programme will again be held this year. It will take place from 15 th to 26 th October. Deloraine High School has 50 students who have indicated that they will be participating, and this will be on Tuesday 23 rd October at Symons Plains. Rotarians are required to assist on this day (9.00a.m. 3.30p.m.) If you can assist, or require additional information, then please see New Generations Director Andrew or RYDA rep Rtn Maree. Do you know of anyone that could be approached to assist with the manning of the gates at this years TCF? Please let PP Ann have their names ASAP. Information from the District E Letter Run for Your Heart: On Sunday 7 th October the Rotary Club of Launceston, in conjunction with the Clifford Craig Medical Research Trust, is conducting Run for Your Heart. Venue - Aurora Stadium at York Park 9.30am Children s 800m Fun Run & Walk 10.00am - 5km Fun Run & Walk Entry Fees Adult $20.00, children under 16 (5km) $10.00, Family (2 adults and 2 children under 16 years) $50.00, Children 800m $5.00 For further details, entry form and to register online go to: http://cliffordcraig.org.au/ Polio Australia: This not-for-profit organisation (not connected to Rotary) develops and disseminates information for Australian polio survivors and ensures appropriate and consistent service is provided across the country. Polio Australia has requested that information be sent to Rotary and Rotaract clubs, about a Touched by Polio Art Exhibition that is planned for Tasmania in November/December. This project may appeal to clubs who are interested in doing more projects in their local community. The purpose of the exhibition is to raise both awareness and funds in support of Australia's post polio community. However, it could provide a chance for clubs to publicise Rotary s End Polio Now campaign and possibly raise some funds through donations. Further details are available at: http://rotary9830.org.au/infofiles/ news/polioaustralia-touchedbypolio.pdf If your club is interested please contact Mary-ann Liethof by 5 th October on email: mary-ann@polioaustralia.org.au Sound Bite of Rotary Information: "On 1 July 1989 for the first time world-wide, women could legally join a Rotary club. On 1 July 1999 Una Hobday from Western Australia became the first woman in Australia and New Zealand to become a District Governor. She has been exemplary and a positive role model. Una is now an active member of the Rotary Club of Hobart."
WHA TS HAPPENING and WHEN?? SEPTEMBER Tuesday 11 th Club Assembly / Board Meeting Tuesday 18 th BBQ with Edmund Rice participants at Hagley Farm School Wednesday 19 th Tas Craft Fair Meeting Tuesday 25 th Owen Tilbury My Vision for Tasmania Wednesday 26 th Inner Wheel Meeting OCTOBER Tuesday 2 nd Vocational Visit to Mercure Hotel Launceston Tuesday 9 th Margaret How (TBC) / Board Meeting Friday 12 th ARHRF Hat Day Tuesday 16 th Dr Frank Madill Sanders DFC Bomber Command Wednesday 17 th Tas Craft Fair Meeting Tuesday 23 rd Rotary Youth Driver Awareness at Symons Plains (9.00a.m 3.30p.m.) Tas Craft Fair Briefing NOVEMBER Friday 2 nd Monday 5 th Tasmanian Craft Fair MARCH 2013 Friday 15 th Sunday 17 th District Conference MAY Saturday 18 th & Sunday 19 th Model United Nations Assembly LETTER OF THANKS DELORAINE JUNIOR BASKETBALL CLUB INC. Grand Final Day Sponsorship Deloraine Junior Basketball Club Inc., President, Committee and Members would like to thank you for your kind donation. Your donation of $60.00 sponsored: Grade 9/10 Gils Most Valuable Player and Most Valuable Player Runner Up Awards Carolyn Bussey Secretary COMMITTEE NEWS FUNNY HAT NIGHT Friday 12 th October Community Service are organising a Funny Hat Night, which will be held at Rotary Pavilion on Friday 12 th October. This will raise funds for the ARHRF. Invitations are being sent to various groups inviting them along. This is to be a fun night, and to raise awareness of Mental Health. Please let others know about this evening, and invite them along. Peace Cranes A reminder to all that this year the District Governor Partners Project is to provide 1,000 Peace Cranes. These will be sent to Hiroshima to coincide with the third Rotary Peace Forum in May 2013. You can show your support for peace by making a donation of $10 for an origami peace crane. All monies received will be donated to the Rotary Foundation s Annual Giving. You may choose to write a brief message on your crane in support of peace or just write your name. Alternatively a longer message may be written out on paper which I can then use to make an origami peace crane. To make a contribution, contact Kathy Wilcox. POETRY A reminder to Rotarians, that if you are a budding poet and have written some poems, or you have a favourite poem that you would like to recite or read. There is an opportunity for this to happen at our Dinner Meetings. Just let the Chairman for the evening know (or alternatively, let the Bulletin editor know and it can be listed under the Duties Roster ).
CLUB SURVEY RESULTS WHAT ARE THE CLUB S STRENGTHS? The friendliness of the members The good financial position Experience of members WHAT ARE THE CLUB S WEAKNESS? Flexibility of the running of the meeting, formality, adoption of new strategies ie: technology Marketing ourselves in the community Rely too much on Craft Fair for our income Involving all members in club meeting & project decisions HOW CAN WE CONTAIN WEEKLY COST? Half felt cost was okay Half were in favour of looking at ways to contain costs, especially as the cost could be a barrier for younger members MEETINGS AT ROTARY PAVILION General consensus is that it is a good idea Would be a way of possibly containing costs with other groups in the community catering. Cost needs to be less than at present CLUB SURVEY RESULTS WHAT CAN WE DO TO MAKE THE CLUB MORE ATTRACTIVE TO YOUNG PEOPLE? More general fellowship Less formality and protocol Time required to commit Target 40-50 year olds, follow up participants of Rotary projects eg: MUNA, RYLA, NYSF, Group Study Exchange Ask young people what they want New club less formal for younger members WHAT DO WE WANT TO ACHIEVE IN THE NEXT 3-5 YEARS? Look at other fundraising avenues Continue support of the community, engage the community in our events Increase community projects, working bees and highlight our involvement in the community Have more interclub meetings and vocational visits Continue the Craft Fair, work with other community groups eg: Apex & Lions Encourage younger members. Survive, modernise DO WE NEED TO CONSIDER CHANGES IN THE RUNNING AND CONTENT OF THE WEEKLY MEETINGS? Most members are happy with the way the meeting runs & content Maybe can change meeting format to give guest speaker plenty of time and keep meeting on time. Less formality and protocol JClub joke and fines, need to be able to screen suitability, some unfavourable fines while eating a meal. Do we need the Toast and the National Anthem? OXYMORONS 25. Why doesn't glue stick to the inside of the bottle? 26. Why do they call it a TV set when you only have one? 27. Christmas - What other time of the year do you sit in front of a dead tree and eat candy out of your socks? 28. Why do we drive on a parkway and park on a driveway? I dunno, why do we?