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 BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2013-2014 NEXT TCF MEETING Wednesday 16 th June 7.00p.m. at Rotary Pavilion President... Immediate Past President... Annette Viney President Elect & Club Service.. Michael Horne Secretary... Roy Axelsen Treasurer... Bev Ritchie Vocational Service... Marc Smith Youth Service... Community Service... Mike Muller International Service... Lesley Dare Membership & PR... Pamela Tankard Tasmanian Craft Fair... Maree Matanle
ROTARY CLUB OF DELORAINE INC. VOLUME 58 NO. 42 27 th MAY 2014 THIS WEEK NEXT WEEK Chairman: Rob van der Elst Sergeant: John Dare John Christie Corporal: Gayle Plunkett Peter Griffin Heads & Tails: Ian Knight Peter Willis Meet & Greet: John Lord Peter McKenzie President s Table: John Tabor Marc Smith Bryan Pearce Attendance: Cindy Watkins Cindy Watkins Programme: 27 th May Ian Howard Studio Be 3 rd June Alex and Emma Metal Minds 10 th June Adoption of Club Constitution and By-Laws Combined Board Meeting 17 th June Meeting transferred to Saturday 24 th June 24 th June (Saturday) Long Ride for Life Send off Community Complex Family of Rotary Induction Anniversary PP Ian Huett (29 th May) Birthday Rtn Geoff Woods (29 th May) Wedding Anniversaries PP Tony & Lyn Wadley (31 st May) PPs John & Lesley Dare (31 st May) PPs Peter Talbot & Lois Beckwith (2 nd June) Bulletin Information Information for Weekly Bulletins is sought from ALL Rotarians. Information should be given to one of the Committee Members (Tim Biggs, John Dare, Peter Talbot or Maree Matanle), or emailed to PP on aaxelsen@tassie.net.au Information should be submitted by Sunday.
DRAFT COMMITTEE LIST FOR 2014-2015 VOCATIONAL SERVICE Director: Peter Grifffin Marc Smith Mike Yard Bryan Pearce Gayle Plunkett Michael Bennett Ian Huett Wayne Richardson Paul Hartley Peter Willis COMMUNITY SERVICE Director: Cindy Watkins Lester Jones Robert Thomas Geoff Woods Steen Andersen Gerard Gelston John Lord Michael Plunkett Peter McKenzie Ross Scott Kevin Huett Malcolm Taylor John Robertson Bill Muldoon Chris Riley WILDWOOD Chris Riley Lester Jones PR and MEMBERSHIP Director: Tim Biggs Lois Beckwith Mike Muller Andrew Johnston John Bennett YOUTH SERVICE Director: Paul Bowman Pamela Tankard Neil Kelly Gayle Gerard Tony Wadley John Christie Pat Woods Annette Viney (MUNA) LEARN to SWIM Gayle Gerard Roy Axelsen INTERNATIONAL SERVICE Director: Lesley Dare Ian Knight John Tabor Peter Talbot Ros Albiston John Loone Aamir Mahmood ROTARY FOUNDATION Rob van der Elst SHELTER BOX Peter Talbot TASMANIAN CRAFT FAIR Director: Maree Matanle John Christie Marc Smith Annette Viney Cindy Watkins Ian Knight Peter Griffin Bev Ritchie Andrew Johnston Michael Horne John Dare ROTARY PRATT FOUNDATION John Lord John Dare Tim Biggs Robert Crowden Craig Brown FROM PRESIDENT ISABELLE It was good to hear how enthusiastic Josh Smith was about his recent Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) experience and how much it meant to him. Once he started talking about it, I wondered if he was going to stop!! Such is the impact RYLA seems to have on the participants. For me it was good to hear exactly what happens at RYLA, as up to now I just knew they all thought it was the best thing, but Josh explained what happened on each day. It seems a good combination of skill development, team bonding and giving them the confidence and belief in themselves to potentially become leaders in their chosen field. It was good to know that RYLA is worthy of our continued support. In relation to the Long Ride 4 Life fundraiser, I will bring tickets (which are in books of 10) to the meeting along with flyers and ask if you would consider taking a book, if you feel you could sell a book amongst your networks. Is there anywhere you can ask to have flyers put up? I was thinking the Rural Supply places might be happy to display the flyers as it may be of interest to that market. If this fundraiser is to be a success it needs the support of this community. Regards President Isabelle INNER WHEEL MAY MEETING Please Note Change of Venue Details..... Inner Wheel's next meeting and M & N Tea on 28 th May, will now be held at Stephanie Johnston's home at 3630 Meander Valley Road, Exton. An invitation is extended to partners, family, friends and Rotarians to join with us for this meal and meeting. A reminder to all Inner Wheel Members that you are booked in for this meeting, if you are unable to attend, or you are bringing guests, please ensure that you contact Robin Dixon on 6362 2160.
NEWS FROM P.E. MICHAEL COMMITTEES 2014/2015 Club Service and Committees for next year Enclosed with this bulletin (towards the back) is a first draft of Club Service tasks and Committees for next year. Please let me know if there are any duplications or omissions, or if you would prefer to swap to a different task/committee. P.E. Michael DISTRICT LEARNING ASSEMBLY HELD SUNDAY 25 TH MAY There were about 200 Rotarians from around the state who attended the District Learning Assembly at Archers Manner last Sunday. Thanks to the 8 members of our club for taking time on their weekend to attend. It was good to see three of our members in positions at District level. Congratulations to John and Lesley Dare who are preparing to move into the District Governor Elect position. Lesley continues with her Friendship Exchange position. Annette Viney is preparing to become Assistant Governor for Group 4. There were 2 good guest speakers talking about how to sell ourselves better and that seems to be the big challenge into the future. I found out some interesting things about our e-rotary Down Under magazine. One of them was that the biggest audience of that magazine is people in their thirties and 75% of the readers aren t members so our message is getting out there and they may join later when they have less commitments and more time. How to get the most from Clouds and Dropboxes Rtn Mike Muller is prepared to offer tuition to anyone interested in learning more about Clouds and/or Dropboxes. If you are interested turn up at the MVEC/Digital Hub room (62 Emu Bay Road) on Wednesday (28 th May) at 2.00p.m. If you have a laptop or tablet, bring it along but this is not a necessary requirement, there are computers available for you use, practice on!! DRAFT COMMITTEE LIST FOR 2014-2015 Apologies Club night set-up Wayne Richardson Paul Hartley Steen Andersen Sergeants Michael Bennett Gayle Plunkett Peter Willis Photographers Marc Smith Lesley Dare Club Property Tim Biggs CLUB SERVICE DIRECTOR ROB VAN DER ELST PUBLIC OFFICER TONY WADLEY Attendance Ros Albiston John Tabor Lois Beckwith Heads and Tails Bill Muldoon Mike Yard John Lord Programme Ross Scott Tony Wadley Fellowship Lesley Dare Lois Beckwith Rotary Information Roy Axelsen Annette Viney Bulletin Tim Biggs Peter Talbot Club History Geoff Woods Pat Woods Roy Axelsen Family of Rotary Gayle Gerrard Bev Ritchie Rotary Pavilion Ian Knight Bill Muldoon Michael Plunkett Gayle Plunkett John Dare Pavilion Caretaker Please note, that the first named (and in bold type) is the Chairman/ Convenor of each Committee.
DISTRICT NEWS MESSAGE TO MEMBERS: This was a message that a club president sent to all club members last week and is worth sharing: "Help needed, Tonight our newest members XXX & XXX are bringing guests who are interested in becoming members. As this is now the age group who will build our club, I am asking if members can find it within their heart to personally welcome both people tonight and even acknowledge them before leaving the meeting. A friendly club environment will be a winner as we grow the club to viable numbers" Reports from the club president concerned indicate that members took notice and the visitors felt welcomed. Special Tasmanian Group Charter Helloworld Burnie in conjunction with The Somerset Rotary Club extends an invitation to all interested people to experience the amazing Mekong, fascinating Vietnam, Cambodia and the Mekong River with Avalon cruises. Be immersed in vivid Vietnam, the mighty Mekong and the incredible temple ruins of Ankor Wat. Visit Ho Chi Minh City, the Cu Chi Tunnels, Phnom Penh museum and killing fields of the sobering Khmer Rouge regime and so much more. We are leaving Ho Chi Minh City on the 3 rd of October for 14 days arriving in Bangkok Thailand on the 15 th of October where we spend one night. The tour includes hotel accommodation, a 7 day cruise with the services of an Avalon cruise director and 31 meals and guided sightseeing. You can experience all this and more with friends in Rotary and other fun loving people. The cost is $4,475.00 pp based on twin / double. Airfares ex Melbourne are approximately $1,000.00 subject to availability at time of booking. More information is available including the full itinerary from Rotary Somerset Contact Dennis on 0419628783 Or Contact Jane Cooper at helloworld Burnie 6432 2322 or email burnie@helloworld.com.au (formerly Harvey World Travel Burnie) YOUTH SERVICE REPORT RECEIVED FROM YOUTH EXCHANGEE LILLIE WALKER The following report has been received by the District, and forwarded onto our Club, from our Youth Exchangee Lillie Walker. Whilst it relates to April, it is still good to reprint and to advise Rotarians of what Lillie is doing, and how she is enjoying her time in Belgium. Hello! Wow I can't believe it s the Easter holidays in less then a week! I am changing host family at the end of the first week.. I love the family that I am in now, but I have to change because the boy that was coming to this family next has to change because his current family does not want him anymore. I am sad to leave, but also excited to meet my next family! Apparently my host mother does not speak anything but French and the father is hardly at home because he works a lot. So it will be a challenge for me, but it will be good, I think it will make me learn French more quick. Last week I went to London with my year from school, it was absolutely amazing! I got to see all of the major tourist sights and look around the city! Lillie NEXT WEEKS GUEST SPEAKERS At next weeks meeting, Alex and Emma will talk to the Club with regards to Metal Minds Robotics, and here s a little bit about them. Metal Minds Robotics Team, fresh from success with the national championships, fourth overall, third place Inspire Award and first place control award are now to represent Australia in the Asia Pacific Invitational. The API is held at Macquarie University Sydney. There will be 40 teams from all the world competing in "Block Party". "Block Party" is a robotic challenge where students aged 14-18 have designed, built and programmed a robot to run autonomously for 30 seconds and two minutes human controlled to compete several challenges. Climb onto a bridge, collect 2 plastic blocks, raise a flag and hang from a pull-up bar. Metal Minds robot was the only one during competition to hang from the pull up bar. The team dynamic is based on "FIRST", For Inspiration and Recognition in Science and Technology and an underlying ethos of Gracious Professionalism. Metal Minds was formed from a group of like-minded friends. Harry Heathcote started the team by asking friends if they wanted to be involved.
CHANGEOVER The date has been set for our Changeover Dinner, please make a note of this. Also note that ALL Rotarians will be booked in as a double for this night, and you MUST advise PP Ann of your apology, or if bringing guests by Tuesday 1 st July. (Please note that if you do not advise your apology, you will be required to pay for your missed meal!!!) Changeover will be held: CLUB CHANGEOVER Friday 4 th July 6.00 for 6.30p.m. Deloraine Bowls Club $27.00 per person Also PHFs please note that this is an opportunity for you to wear your PHF Medallions. A LITTLE BIT OF TRIVIA FOR YOU... The average purity of an ecstasy tablet bought in Australia is 34 per cent. In Australia, 74 per cent of armed robbers, when robbing a truck or location with armed guards, take the guards guns as well as the cash. The bikini worn by Ursula Andress in the 1962 Bond movie Dr No fetched $61,500 at auction. Supermodel Naomi Campbell served 200 hours community service for kicking and spitting at a police officer at a London airport. In 1932, Francis de Groot, who cut the ribbon to open the Sydney Harbour Bridge, was later taken to a mental asylum and declared insane. He wasn t Persians believed the world hatched from an egg on the first day of spring, when they celebrated their New Year. They used to exchange naturally dyed eggs for good luck. The High Roller in Las Vegas is the world s tallest Ferris Wheel. It s 168m high and can fit 1,100 people at a time. Ugandan dictator Idi Amin spent nine years as that nation s light heavyweight boxing champion, from 1951 to 1960. MAY Tuesday 27 th Ian Howard Studio Be JUNE Sunday 1 st Wednesday 4 th International Convention to be held in Sydney Tuesday 3 rd Alex and Emma Metal Minds - Youth Service Tuesday 10 th Club Constitution/By-Laws Adoption of Amendments Joint Board Meeting Tuesday 17 th Meeting transferred to Saturday 21 st June Long Ride 4 Life Saturday 21 st Long Ride 4 Life Tassie send off at Community Complex, 7.00pm Cost $20 Tuesday 24 th Joshua Flowers - Australian Fly Fishing Champion (TBC) JULY Tuesday 1 st Friday 4 th Tuesday 8 th Tuesday 29 th AUGUST Tuesday 12 th WHA TS HAPPENING and WHEN?? Meeting transferred to Friday 4 th July Changeover Dinner Changeover Dinner at the Bowls Club 6.00 for 6.30p.m. All Rtns booked in as a double @ $27pp Club Committee Meetings Board Meeting DG Ken Moore s Official visit. This will be a partners night Group 4 Forum at Perth (6.00 for 6.30pm) LETTER OF THANKS A letter of thanks has been received from Libby Paterson. A friend of Libbys (Anna Davies) moved to Tasmania in February 2014, by early May she was critically ill from a melanoma and was moved to the Deloraine Hospital Palliative Care Unit. Sadly she died on 12 th May, supported by staff, family and friends. Libby noticed that the local Rotary Club had funded the extension and facilities of the Palliative Care room. She writes to you and all your good members past and present we say THANK YOU. It was a wonderful facility that we utilised extensively: resting, sleeping overnight, heating food, chilling drinks, etc. It made an enormous difference that we could all be physically close to our friend without all being on top of each other. For your great deeds, fantastic sponsorship and thoughtful installations, the Davies family and I will be eternally grateful.