The Keyway ROTARY CLUB OF WAGGA WAGGA SUNRISE Inc. DISTRICT 9700 PO Box 5430 Wagga Wagga 2650 NSW Meeting Venue: elements @ the gardens, Tom Wood Drive, Wagga Wagga, (02) 69255660 Meeting Time: Breakfast 7.00am for 7.15am, completed by 8.30am 29 th June 2016 Rotary Fellowship Month PROGRAM: International Fellowship of Cricket Loving Rotarians ATTENDANCE NO: 21 members. VISITING ROTARIANS: David Benn, Jim Gibson and John Gray (Wollundry RC above) APOLOGIES: Denis & Louise Blackett, Wendy Day, Fred & Rae Loneragan, Ndungi Mungai & Jeanette Ninnis, Karen Jamieson, Deidre & Phillip Tome, Marilyn & Ron Walter, Nicole Verus and, last minute apology Darren Verus, due to a lockdown at the Junee Jail. BIRTHDAYS: 20/ 6 Jeanette Ninnis COMING EVENTS/FUND RAISERS: 20 24 Jun Service - Raffle Riverina Truck Show tickets at Sturt Mall Tu 05 Jul Meeting at RSL Club 7:00am breakfast for meeting after 7:30am 1
Su 17 Jul Swap Meet Showground Tu 19 Jul Meeting -DG Michael Milston visit TBC Tu 02 Aug NB: Instead of morning meeting: Fundraiser- Ethel Forrest Hospice Indian Tandoori Tavern 22 Aug-6 Sep Friendship Exchange from D9700 to D5610 South Dakota W 24 Aug Police Awards W 24 Aug NSW Police Officer of the Year Gala Awards Dinner Sa 10 Sep Truck Show Trivia Su 11 Sep MG Car Club Breakfast WW Beach Sa 24 Sep Truck Show Lake Albert District Club Changeovers still to come: Sa 2 Jul Murrumbidgee RC Mercure W 6 Jul Lockhart RC PRESIDENT S ANNOUNCEMENTS: Angela Metcalfe read The Four Way Test. President Dawn Smith (right, with Darren Verus & Alan Sharp) welcomed members to this week s meeting on this last Wednesday trialling a change of day for club meetings and thanked guest speaker David Benn, and fellow cricket loving Rotarians Jim Gibson and John Gray. She also thanked our host Adam McLean for putting the heaters on early so the room warmed up. 25th Changeover Dinner: was an enjoyable evening and those unable to attend were missed. Sandra Rootes and Francis Dizzy de Sailly were presented with Paul Harris Fellow pins for their contribution to the Club. John Wood and Alan Sharp were congratulated for recognition of their efforts on behalf of the Club. Fundraiser for The Forrest Centre Palliative Care Hospice @ Indian Tavern Tandoori Restaurant will be held on Tuesday 2 August instead of usual morning meeting. Cost will be $40. Bring additional funds for the raffles and auction items. The club is hoping to host 150 people on the night. Next meetings will be at the RSL Club on TUESDAYS 5th, 12th and 19th July. The front door of the club will be opened at 6:50am by staff doorman. Breakfast will be from the buffet and cost $20 for everyone. Members will eat informally in the bistro area before moving into the meeting room where tea and coffee will be served and the meeting can take place uninterrupted. (left: Max Chapman) 2
SECRETARY S REPORT: Alan Sharp District Changeover in Orange: Alan Sharp and Peter Gissing together with Norma and Judy attended the D9700 changeover in Orange where it snowed. Peter Gissing is continuing as a member of the District Leadership Team as Director of Service Projects for the coming year. Correspondence In: Letter of Appreciation from Ronald McDonald House, Wagga Wagga Men s Shed, Kurrajong Waratah. Correspondence Out : Notes of Appreciation for attending Changeover to Hon. member Noelene Hogan, ADG Bryan Short & Sally, PDG Henry Gardiner & Margaret. Letter of Appreciation to Garry Gurtner, BBQs Galore for his donation of a barbecue to the club to assist with the Police Officer of the Year event. DIRECTORS AND OTHTER REPORTS Service: Angela Metcalfe (right) Sunday 17 July will be the Swap Meet at the showground. Set up will be early on that morning. Please check your calendars for availability as the roster will be circulated next week. Riverina Truck Show and Kids Convoy: there are several fundraisers taking place soon: i. BBQ at Bunnings this Saturday 2 July The committee will man the barbecue from 8-12noon but assistance is needed from 12noon to 4pm. Joan Skews, David Brady, Dawn Smith, Alan Sharp? ii. Raffle tickets: latest sales $1,654; Total $10,200; Profit $3,200. There are currently about 5,000 tickets in books yet to be returned. if you have a book please return it as soon as possible as more tickets may need to be printed. It will be money wasted if a re-print is not required. Roster times are being circulated for 13, 14, 16 July and the last week of July. Please check both pages. Garden and Outdoor Festival: John Wood (left) advised that prospectuses for sites at the festival are available and have been distributed according to his list. If members could take copies to distribute to contacts that would be helpful. A barbecue has also been donated by BBQs Galore to Garden Festival. (No wonder Garry s generosity and support were recognised with a PHF!!!) Membership/ Vocational Service: Bob Martin Meeting on 2 August will be in the evening as a Fundraiser for The Forrest Centre Palliative Care Hospice at the Indian Tavern Tandoori Restaurant. Promotional posters will be available next week. 3
This is the perfect opportunity to invite friends or prospective members to a social evening out supporting a worthy cause. Club Administration: Deidre Tome Reminder - Meetings will be held on Tuesdays for July at the Wagga RSL Club. Doors open at 6:50am on Dobbs Street. Next week s meeting will be a presentation on GTES by Acting Manager and club member Wendy Day. GTES is a sponsor of the 2016 NSW Police Officer of the Year awards. SOCIAL NEWS: Inner Wheel Club of Wagga Wagga s Millinery Soirée at The Grange Community Centre. Deidre Tome reminded members the International Millinery forum was holding its soirée next week, Wednesday 6th July from 6-8pm, with proceeds going to the Forrest Centre Palliative Care Hospice. One of the speakers is the milliner for the Miss Fisher s Murder Mysteries series on ABC TV. If you or your significant other is interested, tickets @ $25 are available by contacting Deidre Tome 0416 263 570 or Joan Morgan of Inner Wheel ph 6928 8222. Carole King The Songbook of her Life, starring local girl Michelle Brasier, is being performed this Saturday 2nd July at the Civic Theatre. In lieu of drinks for the first Friday of the month, any interested takers can purchase tickets from the theatre and join Deidre Tome, Leah and Phillip as well as Max Chapman and Sue for drinks at interval and coffee after the show. Peter Brown (below, with Joan Skews & David Gilbey) advised that June was holding a Biggest Morning Tea for the Cancer Council of NSW at 11am this morning and thanked members who had purchased raffle tickets for the holiday. David Gilbey promoted the next Raw Roar poetry slam, a special Pride night, this evening from 7pm at Romanos. Bidgee Dragons movie fundraiser: Denise Flockton advised that the Dragons were holding a movie night on Thursday 14 July for those not attending the launch of the French Film Festival. It is the premiere screening of the long awaited Ghostbusters 3 at 7:00pm at Forum 6 Cinemas. Synopsis - A paranormal researcher (Melissa McCarthy), a physicist (Kristen Wiig), a nuclear engineer (Kate McKinnon) and a subway worker (Leslie Jones) try to rid New York of ghosts that can possess humans. Australian actor, Chris Hemsworth stars as their receptionist. Tickets are $20 and available from Denise Flockton or Deidre Tome. MEMBERS NEWS: President Dawn read a letter of resignation received from Vicki Lamrock. The club has accepted this resignation with regret. SERGEANT-AT-ARMS: Dennis Blackett With a Federal election this weekend, Dennis tested out knowledge of Australian politics. Fines for those who did not know: 4
number of members in the House of Representatives (150) number of senators (76) how many PMs will Australia have had if Bill Shorten becomes Prime Minister after the election (30 Malcolm Turnbull is no 29) number of Opposition Leaders who became Prime Minister (13) previous PMS becoming Opposition leaders (10) past Opposition Leaders who never became Prime Minister (13) Deidre Tome for not being able to use her glasses when he left his at home. Thankfully, Sue Hartwig was able to help out. John Wood, Alan Sharp, Dizzy Desailly and Sandra Rootes Fines Total: $ 67.15 (above: Dennis Blackett) PROGRAM: Australian Festival of the International Fellowship of Cricketing Rotarians (IFCR) Guest Speaker: David Benn, Chairman of the local organising committee with Jim Gibson and John Gray June is Fellowships month according to the Rotary calendar so Deidre Tome introduced David Benn, Chairman of the organising committee for the Australian Festival of cricket being held in Wagga Wagga in October this year. He was accompanied by cricket tragics John Gray, secretary and Jim Gibson, treasurer. David provided some background information about the International Fellowship of Cricketing Rotarians (IFCR) as per the banner or should it read Cricket-loving Rotarians? He stated that you could be a cricket lover without being a player of cricket. The IFCR was formed by and Englishman Geoffrey Pike with the assistance of his friend Australian Gordon Fenwick. At the Rotary International Convention in Melbourne in 1993, a stand set up promoting the fellowship attracted much interest. Each 2-3 years, an international tournament is held with local festivals held between. The first international fixture was held in Fordingbridge, England in 1997 followed by events in Chennai India, Christchurch New Zealand, Hunter Valley Australia, Durban south Africa, Vapi-Damon, India, Nottingham, England and will be held again in Christchurch in 2017. (left: Keyway scribe Deidre Tome hard at it) The Australian Festival of Cricket will be held in Wagga Wagga from 16-21 October. Jim Gibson provided details of the week s festivities which will be his fifth tournament. Rotarians will be able to play the game they love on fields named for significant Australian cricketers from Wagga Wagga. Organisers anticipate six teams will participate and these will be drawn from areas in Australia which will cross state borders. However, a number of Indian and Pakistanis have also indicated their interest. 5
The opening of the festival at a mayoral reception will take place on Sunday. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday are game days separated by a rest day for those showing their age. On Wednesday a bus trip ($40 no lunch) to Coolamon Cheese Factory and the Junee Licorice Factory has been planned. While the men are on the field, partners have the opportunity to see the sights of Wagga without seeing a ball bowled. Simon Taufel, a retired Australian cricket umpire and a former member of the International Cricket council (ICC) Elite umpire panel will be keynote speaker at a dinner on Friday night at the RSL Club to conclude the festival. John Gray reminded members that such get-togethers are very enjoyable and a wonderful opportunity for fellowship with like minded people. He also mentioned women are eligible to play and were encouraged to do so. At the end of each day s play, participants gather for a drink to debrief. Membership of the IFCR costs $10 per year. More information about the IFCR can be found on the district website http://rotary9700.org.au/page/ifcr-wagga-wagga. This takes you to the IFCR site directly rotarycricket.org. Anyone interested in helping out during the festival or hosting Rotarians and their wives visiting from other parts of Australia, please contact David by email david@davidbenn.com Following his presentation, Denise Flockton encouraged David Benn to recite one of the many poems he has committed to memory. David then expertly delivered a recitation of The Cattle Dog s Revenge by bush poet Jack Drake, sending members into gales of laughter. (See a copy of the poem below for your amusement). It was then followed by a second The Poker Machine. After much laughter, Denise Flockton presented David (above) with a Sunrise mug and certificate acknowledging the club s donation to the Peanut Butter project and its appreciation for an informative presentation of IFCR and an entertaining way to conclude the meeting. LUCKY DRAW: The barrel was AWOL so David Benn plucked a number from the air. Congratulations to Denise Flockton. MEETING CLOSED: 8:30am, with the National Anthem. (left: Changeover awards) 6
Roster for July 2016: Tues 5 th July Tues 12 th July Tues 19 th July Tues 26 th July Meet & Greet Francis de Sailly Ndungi Mungai Val Samuelson Denise Flockton Setup Meeting Alan Sharp Alan Sharp Alan Sharp Alan Sharp Packup Meeting Bob Martin Peter Gissing Bob Martin Peter Gissing Attendance Desk Dennis Blackett Marie Wood Denise Flockton Fred Loneragan John Wood Sue Hartwig Lesley Scott Francis de Sailly Sergeant-at-Arms Dave Brady Mark Brown Francis de Sailly Sue Hartwig Bulletin Reporter Val Samuelson Marilyn Walter Sue Hartwig Deidre Tome Rotary Information Welcome and Introduce Speaker David Gilbey Denise Flockton Fred Loneragan Bob Martin Thank Speaker Ndungi Mungai Dennis Blackett Marilyn Walter Francis de Sailly Program Ndungi & Wendy Day Club Assembly DG's Visit Janette Mungai **Reminder: If you are rostered on for a job but can t make the meeting, please make arrangements for someone to replace you. NOTE: WELCOME FOR GUEST SPEAKERS: The Board has requested that the person rostered to introduce a Guest Speaker should also be available to welcome and host the Guest Speaker. This would generally include sitting with them but not necessarily at the President s table. THE FOUR WAY TEST: Is it the TRUTH? Is it FAIR to all concerned? Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS? Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned? Board Members 2016/2017: President: Dawn Smith Secretary: Alan Sharp Treasurer: Darren Verus President Elect: Deidre Tome Club Administration: Peter Gissing Rotary Foundation: Fred Loneragan Membership/Vocational: Bob Martin Communication: Leanne Deacon Service Projects: Angela Metcalfe Youth: Dave O Grady Immediate Past President: Dawn Smith New Members Inducted in 2015/6 Rotary Year: Wendy Day DISTRICT 9700 EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP TEAM 2016-2017 District Governor Michael Milston Immediate Past District Governor Gary Roberts District Governor Elect George Weston District Governor Nominee John Glassford District Secretary John McKenzie District Treasurer Doug Conkey Director Administration Sue Gordon Director Foundation David Kennedy 7
Director Service Projects Director Youth Director Communications & Public Image Director Membership / Club Sustainability Peter Gissing Lauren Slater Jenny Somerset Russell Martin Assistant Governors Group 1 Don Jewell Group 2 Michael Horvath Group 3 Ray Pluis Group 4 Julie Poplin Group 5 Bryan Short Group 6 Miles Hedge and now for some drollery Dennis Blackett s contribution after his Sergeant s session (by request): AUSTRALIAN BRICKLAYER S REPORT: This is a bricklayer s accident report, which was printed in the newsletter of the Australian Equivalent of the Workers Compensation Board. This is a true story. Had this guy died, he d have received a Darwin Award for sure Dear Sir, I am writing in response to your request for additional information in Block 3 of the accident report form. I put poor planning as the cause of my accident. You asked for a fuller explanation and I trust that the following details be sufficient. I am a bricklayer by trade. On the day of the accident, I was working alone on the roof of a new six-story building. When I completed my work, I found I had some bricks left over which, when weighed later were found to be in excess of 500lbs. Rather than carry the bricks down by hand, I decided to lower them down in a barrel by using a pulley, which was attached to the side of the building on the sixth floor. Securing the rope at the ground I went up to the roof, swung the barrel out and loaded the bricks into it. Then I went down and untied the rope, holding it tightly to ensure a slow descent of the bricks. You will note in Block 11 of the accident report form that I weigh 135lbs. Due to my surprise at being jerked off the ground so suddenly, I lost my presence of mind and forgot to let go of the rope. Needless to say, I proceeded at a rapid rate up the side of the building. In the vicinity of the third floor, I met the barrel, which was now proceeding downward at an equally impressive speed. This explained the fractured skull, minor abrasions and the broken collar bone, as listed in section 3 of the accident report form. Slowed only slightly, I continued my rapid ascent, not stopping until the fingers of my right hand were two knuckles deep into the pulley. Fortunately by this time I had regained my presence of mind and was able to hold tightly to the rope, in spite of beginning to experience pain. At approximately the same time, however, the barrel of bricks hit the ground and the bottom fell out of the barrel. Now devoid of the weight of the bricks (that barrel weighed approximately 50lbs) I refer you again to my weight. 8
As you can imagine, I began a rapid descent, down the side of the building. In the vicinity of the third floor, I met the barrel coming up. This accounts for the two fractured ankles, broken tooth and several lacerations of my legs and lower body. Here my luck began to change slightly. The encounter with the barrel seemed to slow me enough to lessen my injuries when I fell into the pile of bricks and fortunately only three vertebrae were cracked. I am sorry to report, however, as I lay there on the pile of bricks, in pain and unable to move, I again lost my composure and presence of mind and let go of the rope and I lay there watching the empty barrel begin its journey back down onto me. This explains the two broken legs. I hope this answers your inquiry. (above: some of Sunrise s collection of Rotary banners from around the world) Bulletin Reporter: Pics: Keyway Editor: Deidre Tome Denise Flockton David Gilbey 9