Rotary Club of Holroyd (Inc) District 9675, Australia Chartered 26 th April, 1958 Welcome Bulletin No 57 Number 06 RI President Club President President Elect Gary Huang Jerry Duma OAM John Heslop District Governor Secretary Treasurer Barry Antees Narelle Wilson Mariya Gojan 18th August, 2014 25th August, 2014 Community Meeting Superintendant Matt Appleton Meeting Duty Roster Duty This Week Next Meeting Welcome Guests & 4 Way Test Alana Wilson Introduction John Heslop Appreciation Owen Manson International Toast Ukraine-Vera Liondas Club Meetings: Monday s at Merrylands Bowling Club, Oxford St, Merrylands 6pm for 6.30pm PO Address: PO Box 94, Merrylands NSW 2160 Web Site: www.holroydrotary.org.au REMINDER: If you cannot attend our Monday meeting or are bringing a guest, please advise Sofia O'Donoughue on 9893 9797 or 0420 389 547 prior to the day of the meeting. Sister Clubs: Rotary Club of Huntington, Indiana, USA, D6540 Rotary Club of George Town, Tasmania, AUS, D9830 Rotary Club of Gourock, Scotland, D1230
2014/15 2014 August 18th August 22nd August 25th September 6th September 12th September 14th September 15th September 18th September 29th October 7-10th October 10th October 12 th October 13th October 20th October 26 November 7 th November 14 th 16 th November 28th November 28-30 December 1st December 6th 2015 March 30th April 20th May 2nd June 27th Saturday Community Meeting Daffodil Day Men's Christian Conference Catering NOSH at Rumps & Ribs, Parramatta PetFest Tanya Ilkiw - Juvenile Diabetes 3801 Illawarra Flyer Club Assembly - Review strategic plan Australian Business Week at Cerdon College ARH Hat Day NOSH-Aaboll Cafe, Merrylands Road, Merrylands Doll and Bear Show Elizabeth Svoboda - Police Legacy PDG Keith Roffey-World Polio Week Graffiti Day Golf Day Cumberland Golf Club District Conference - Canberra RC of Sydney NSW Police Officer of Year Awards 3 day Pacific Cruise AGM Endeavour Energy Catering State Crime Command Awards David Williams - Anzac Traditions District Assembly for 2015-2016 Office Bearers Club Changeover luncheon
IT HAPPENED LAST MEETING: Monday, 11th August, 2014 Guests: Harold Pedley, Margaret Auld, Alexandra Noffs Apologies: Mariya Gojan Leave of Absence: Helen Wilson, Peter Wilson Raffle Winner: Jenny Connal International Toast The Rotary Club of Quevedo, Los Rios, Ecuador Quevedo is a city in the coastal region of Ecuador. Population is 150,000. Quevedo is located on the coast in the province of Los Rios, and is considered the ninth largest city in Ecuador. It is the main economic and commercial artery of the province, becoming one of the most important river ports in the country. The area surrounding Quevedo mainly produce bananas, corn, rice, and soybeans. The alluvial soils in the region generate excellent harvests year-round. Many banana producers complement their banana plantations with fields that produce corn, soy and rice in the wet season. In the city, this produce is often industrialized into super-market ready products, such as instant-meals, prepackaged products, noodles and other traditionally Asian foods. In recent years, the Quevedo agro-industrial complex has added value to its output by developing a strong presence in the organic product's niche both locally and overseas. Quevedo is known for its prominent Chinese immigrant population and has even been called the "Chinatown of Ecuador". This gives it a distinct appearance and cultural feeling in relation to other Ecuadorian cities. There are many chifas (Chinese food restaurants) throughout the city of highly variable quality. The Rotary Club of Quevedo, Los Rios Province, Ecuador meets each Friday at 9PM. Guests & Fellows a toast to the Rotary Club of Quevedo, Los Rios, Ecuador Guest Speaker Jenny Connal introduced Alexandra Noffs from the Holroyd Youth Services. Alexandra thanked our Club for the donation given to them last year, which has enabled many young people to "drop in" for help or counselling. They have facilities for games, showers & laundry. They were able to participate in a dance competition and are arranging a soccer competition. Paul Reid thanked Alexandra and presented her with another cheque for $5000 which was part of a grant from The Rotary Foundation to further help the troubled youth or youth in need of support in our district. Alexandra presented us with a plaque of appreciation. President Report: Jerry Duma Jerry said that the topic of discussion at the Board meeting tomorrow will be our Club dues, but he expects them to be $300. Jerry will be away for the next 3 meetings as he will be in Ukraine. Jerry thanked Robert, Amanda & Aaron for organising the Nosh last Friday, a great night was had by the 30 in attendance, great food, and best fried ice cream in the world! Vocational: John Heslop
John advised that he had spoken to Bernard Collimore from Cerdon College re Australian Business Week. They have about 100 girls participating, and John is seeking a couple of volunteers to be judges on the Friday. Welfare: Sofia O'Donoughue Sofia welcomed Jill & Norma back and said it was nice to see them on the improve. She also advised that Noel Hammond is back at home and would welcome visitors, but if you go wait as it takes him a while to get to the door. Secretary: Narelle Wilson Doll & Bear Show applications Bank statements Cheque from Greystanes Community Centre Receipt from Royal Flying Doctor Service Youth: Jenny Connal We had 3 applicants for NYSF and she is happy to announce that 2 were accepted. 1 from Cerdon College and 1 from Merrylands High Fund Raising: Rod O'Donoughue The Mens Conference at Kings School is on 6th September and help is needed from all members if possible. PetFest is on 14th September As a feature of our Golf Day, Paul has arranged a prize of a Hyundai i30 to the value of $32,000 as a prize for a hole in one on the 5th hole. Social Events: Robert Feil The next Nosh will be next Friday, 12th September at Ribs & Rumps in Parramatta. Speakers: Owen Manson 15th September will be Tanya Ilkiw from Juvenile Diabetes 13th October will be Elizabeth Svoboda from Police Legacy 20th October will be PDG Keith Roffey on Polio John Melbourne spoke on a show he saw on TV recently, which featured concerns of bad practices going on at some of the orphanages. Julia Reid spoke of a young 18 year old guy who has started business in Merrylands Mall. It is Coffee Choo, which has great coffee & is wonderful to see such a young fellow trying so hard. Doll & Bear Show - 12th October, 2014 Bill Auld requested that any members who are able to help or to obtain trolleys to assist traders with their wares for the Doll & Bear Show to please help out. The more we have the easier and quicker we can get the goods in and out on the day.
WELCOME CONFERENCE DELEGATES DGs Rowley and Barry would like to warmly welcome you to the combined 9675 & 9710 District Conference. A joint Conference combining Clubs from Coogee to Canberra, from Parramatta to Pambula, from Liverpool to Jerrabomberra and so many more over 100 Clubs come together at the national Convention Centre in Canberra to: Learn together of wonderful Rotary projects Be inspired by some outstanding key note speakers Network with Rotarians and like-minded professionals Meet old friends and make new ones Show your support for Rotary Take the opportunity for a short holiday Have great food and fellowship in the nation s capital Happy Birthday August 24th Amanda Frost Happy Anniversary None this week
Rotary Anniversary None this week Get Well Soon Wishing Jill Williams all the best New Grandparents Jerry & Mary Duma
The Object of Rotary The object of Rotary is to encourage and foster the ideal of service as the basis of worthy enterprise and in particular, to encourage and foster: 1. The development of acquaintance as an opportunity for service. 2. High ethical standards in business & professions; the recognition of all useful occupations; & dignifying of each Rotarians occupation as an opportunity to service society. 3. The application of the ideal of service in each Rotarians personal, business and community life. 4. The advancement of international understanding, goodwill and peace through a world fellowship of business and professional persons united in the ideal of service. The Four-Way Test Of the things we think, say or do: 1. Is it the TRUTH? 2. Is it FAIR to all concerned? 3. Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS? 4. Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned? The Rotary Grace Oh, Lord and Giver of all good, We thank thee for our daily food May Rotary friends and Rotary ways, Help us to serve thee all our days. Local Rotary Clubs Parramatta City Novotel, 365 Church St, Parramatta, Monday 12.30 for 12.45pm Parramatta - Parramatta RSL Club, Monday 5.45 for 6.15pm Wetherill Park Club Marconi, Tuesday 7.15 for 7.30am Blacktown City Blacktown Workers Club, Tuesday 6.00 for 6.30pm Granville Auburn Tennis Club, 181 Chisholm Road, Tuesday 6.00 for 6.30pm Parramatta Daybreak The Lighthouse Restaurant, Friday 7.15 for 7.30am National Anthem Australians all let us rejoice, For we are young & free We ve golden soil and wealth for toil, Our home is girt by sea, Our land abounds with nature s gifts, Of beauty rich and rare, In history s page, let every stage, Advance Australia Fair. In joyful strains, then let us sing, Advance Australia Fair. Beneath our radiant Southern Cross, we ll toil with heart and hands To make this Commonwealth of ours renowned of all the lands For those who ve come across the seas we ve boundless plains to share, With courage let us all combine to Advance Australia Fair In joyful strains, then let us sing, Advance Australia Fair.