THE ROTARY CLUB OF DELORAINE INVITES YOU TO A NIGHT IN LITTLE ITALY Please join us for an evening of FUN, GOOD FOOD AND GREAT COMPANY on Saturday, 23 rd July, 2016 ROTARY PAVILION Alveston Drive, Deloraine at 6.30pm 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 GUEST SPEAKERS: The young team of professionals recently returned from Montana, USA (Rotary PDE team) they will share their experiences with us. RSVP: 15 th July, 2016 To Ann Axelsen 041 111 6480 Please bring own drinks. BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2015-2016 President... Rob van der Elst Immediate Past President... Michael Horne President Elect & Club Service.. Bill Muldoon Secretary... Michael Plunkett Treasurer... Bev Ritchie Vocational Service... Peter Griffin Youth Service... Chris Riley Community Service... Cindy Watkins International Service... Lois Beckwith Membership & PR... Marc Smith Tasmanian Craft Fair... Tim Biggs
THIS WEEK NEXT MEETING Chairman: Lois Beckwith Paul Bowman Reserve Chairman : Paul Bowman Toast: Ross Scott Wayne Richardson Sergeant: Gayle Plunkett Lois Beckwith Corporal: Michael Bennett Paul Hartley Heads & Tails: Bill Muldoon Lester Jones Meet & Greet: Maree Matanle John Tabor President s Table: Annette Viney Bryan Pearce Wayne Richardson Chris Riley Attendance: Michael Horne Michael Horne Programme: June Tuesday 21 st Tuesday 28 th July Friday 1 st Rotary Club of Deloraine Inc. Volume 60 No. 46 21 st June, 2016 Vic Justice Ships and Shipping Travelling with Gerard Club Changeover at Rotary Pavilion 6.30 for 7.00p.m. Bulletin Information Information for Weekly Bulletins is sought from ALL Rotarians. Information should be given to one of the Committee Members (PPs Tim Biggs or Peter Talbot), or emailed to PP Ann Axelsen on 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. Dear club members 18 th June, 2016 Fodder Relief You may recall a letter from me a few months ago and a presentation I made at the District Conference promoting the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed between our Rotary District and the State Government confirming Rotary as the lead agency for acquiring and distributing animal fodder in times of a fire, flood or similar disaster. Unfortunately, such a disaster in the form of a flood struck last week but Rotary has been unable to deliver on the MOU because most clubs have failed to register any interest in this important District project and because there is little if any surplus fodder within the Tasmanian farming community. Consequently, the RABS project to raise cash has been established as highlighted in the recent communications from DG John Dare. Our commitment to fodder relief is however still required because we must be prepared for future events and for the sake of our Rotary brand and image deliver on our promise. I therefore ask clubs to consider committing to this project by nominating a fodder relief member to co-ordinate local collection and distribution of fodder as part of a District response. I don t believe this will be an onerous job as most years (we hope) will require no action other than some thought as to how such a task could be implemented. This project is a great opportunity for both rural and urban clubs to engage to promote individual clubs and Rotary in general and thus an opportunity to increase membership which is always a goal of every club. Urban clubs may not have access to fodder but they can raise cash and have networks that may access transport and other necessary resources. All members of the fodder relief committee are available to visit clubs to explain this important project so please contact me or any of the following members of the Fodder Committee: Lyndon Isles, Longford (0419 569 708) Nigel Pedley, Smithton (0428 568 472) James Dunbabin, Sorell (0438 535 135) Graham Dent, Westbury (0408 135 732) Kerry Vincent, Sorell (0408 023 302) Robin Thompson, Scottsdale (0408 129 371) The recent floods are an example of how disaster can strike almost without warning so as Rotarians lets be prepared to lead and make a difference. I look forward to receiving the name and contact details of the fodder relief co-ordinator appointed by your club. Yours in Rotary Robin Thompson Chairman, Fodder Relief Committee Email: robin.glen@activ8.net.au
District Information information From the District Governor: Rotary Tasmania Flood Relief Appeal The RABS project to raise money to resource recovery projects following the Tasmanian floods has been established and is receiving donations. Clubs and their members are urged to make contributions as well as to recommend the appeal to their friends and family members. The plan is to use money raised to support projects recommended by clubs similar to the manner by which District Grants are managed so all the funds will stay in Tasmania to help Tasmanians. Donations are easy to make by going on line to the RAWCS page and selecting project number 65 on the right hand side and entering 2015-16 in the year box under the project number. St Vincent De Paul is apparently the only other organisation managing a cash appeal so this is a good opportunity for Rotary to make another significant contribution to our Tasmanian communities. Good news stories The Department of Premier and Cabinet (DPAC) is co-ordinating the flood recovery project and has offered to publicise good work being done by Rotary clubs in supporting flood affected individuals or communities. If any club has undertaken flood recovery work please send the details of it (dot points are fine) along with a digital image if available to Robin Thompson (robin.glen@activ8.net.au) who will prepare the story and submit to DPAC. Caravan wanted for BlazeAid BlazeAid is establishing a camp at the Hamilton showgrounds to support its work in rebuilding farm fences. Their co-ordinator is coming from Western Australia but has no vehicle or accommodation so DPAC has sourced a vehicle and has asked Rotary to try to source a caravan. If anyone can help please contact Robin Thompson at robin.glen@activ8.net.au or phone 0408 129 371 D.G. John President Rob Last week s speaker, David Annear, is a volunteer with the Royal Flying Doctor Service in Tasmania. David s father was the first RFDS pilot in 1938. Some interesting statistics: The RFDS has a fleet of 66 aircraft that service a total area of 7.15 million kms and carried out over 65,000 patient transports last year. Launceston has one aircraft that averages approximately 3 flights a week and travelled some 500,000 kms during the last year. David also gave us a detailed description of the flight simulator that is used to train RFDS paramedics. The RFDS receives 40% of its funding from the Federal Government and the remaining 60% is received from community donations. Pamphlets giving details of the RFDS and how to donate were distributed on the night. For those not there, you can get details on www.flyingdoctor.org.au It was with great pleasure that we celebrated Bryan Pearce s 90 th birthday!! Bryan has been an active member of our club since 1970 and a Director of most committees as well as President (1987/88). Thank you to Ross Scott who told us about Bryan s achievements in more detail. (Reproduced later in Bulletin) It was second time lucky with Bryan s birthday cake for the night. We had one last week as well, but Bryan could not make it on the night due to bad weather. Tim Biggs gave us an update on the TCF. He has managed to get increased sponsorship from the State Government to the tune of $17,000, bringing total sponsorship to date to $66,000. Well done Tim. The Examiner is holding a Barbeque outside the Deloraine Newsagency to introduce their journalists to the community. It will be held on Thursday 23 rd of June between 11.30 and 2.30 pm. Our club will provide volunteers, Paul Bowman and Bill Muldoon, to do the cooking. All proceeds will go to our club.
Club Changeover Friday 1st July, 2016 To be held at Rotary Pavilion, Friday 1st July 6.30 for 7.00p.m. Rotarians please note that you will be booked in as a double for this night, unless you advise PP Ann otherwise. Apologies and guests should be advised no later than Wednesday 22nd June. Cost of the meal is $30.00 per person and you will need to BYO drinks. Please note that PHFs are invited to wear their Medallions to this evening. Tasmanian Craft Fair Next Meeting Monday 11th July 7.15p.m. at Rotary Pavilion INNER WHEEL June Meeting Information The June Inner Wheel Meeting will be held tomorrow night Wednesday 22nd at the British Hotel, 6.00 for 6.30p.m. Programme for the evening to be advised. A reminder to all Inner Wheel members that you are booked in for all Inner Wheel Meetings, and if you are unable to attend you should contact Robin Dixon on 0407 622 161 A little girl asked her father, Daddy? Do all Fairy Tales begin with Once Upon A Time? He replied, No. There is a whole series of Fairy Tales that begin with if elected I promise! MUNA PARTICIPANT IN Rostrum Australia Voice of Youth Finals
JUNE Tuesday 21 st Vic Justice Ships and Shipping Wednesday 22 nd Changeover Numbers required Please ensure that you have advised PP Ann of your apology, additional guests Tuesday 28 th Travelling with Gerard JULY Friday 1 st Tuesday 5 th Monday 11 th Tuesday 12 th Tuesday 19 th Saturday 23 rd AUGUST Tuesday 16 th Thursday 25 th NOVEMBER Friday 4 th to Monday 7 th Tuesday 29 th WHAT S HAPPENING and WHEN?? (Please note details are subject to change) Club Changeover No Meeting transferred to Friday 1 st TCF Meeting 7.15p.m. at Rotary Pavilion First Dinner Meeting of New Rotary Year Board Meeting DGs Official Visit Little Italy Social Night at Rotary Pavilion Meeting at Mole Creek Hotel Christmas in Winter Group 4 Forum Tasmanian Craft Fair Club Annual General Meeting (Election of 2016/17 Board) Committee information International Service This week the Meander Valley Days for Girls group were very pleased when Probus member Allan Kitchener arrived at the Rotary Pavilion with a sewing machine and overlocker, which he kindly donated. As you will all know we have been looking for equipment and we did not want to use our raised funds on such large ticket items. What a relief, we can now keep two more sewers busy during our fortnightly workshops. Our next one is Friday the 15 th at 10.00am at the Pavilion. Volunteers are always welcomed. PLEASE NOTE THIS DATE TUESDAY 16 th AUGUST The Rotary Club of Deloraine will be celebrating Christmas in Winter at the Mole Creek Hotel 6.00 for 6.30p.m. Cost $28.00 per person Community News Organ Recital and Concert by Roy Axelsen (Lois Evans & St. Mark s Choir) Sunday 24 th July, 2016 2.00pm at St. Mark s Church, Deloraine Donation $10.00 Proceeds to Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes It is claimed that the average 4-yearold girl asks an average of 390 questions per day. Boys the same age ask fewer questions. One in seven of us turn around within minutes of setting off on holiday so we can return home and check that we ve locked all the windows and doors. Partners and guests are invited to attend this meeting. Please advise PP Ann of your apology or guests attending Death of former Rotarian Jeff Coates died in Melbourne, on 18 th June, 2016. Jeff was a member of the Rotary Club of Deloraine from 1968 1984, and served on most Committees. He was a Member of the Legislative Council representing Meander and Tamar Electorate from 1971 to 1989 (Note Electorate changed names which is why he has two electorates) His successor was John Loone.
PP Bryan Pearce Celebrates his 90 th Birthday 10 th June, 2016 Born: 10 th June, 1926 Education: Tea Tree State School Scotch Oakburn College, Launceston Employment & Other Information...... ESANDA Bank (2 years) Navy (New Guinea) (2 years) Returned to ESANDA Bank, Ulverstone Worked for Ray Hall (12 months) - Dairy farm New Zealand (2 years farm experience) Bought Parkham Dairy Farm 1953 Power was a generator to the Dairy and House No telephone Married Constance Allwright in 1954 (1 Son & 1 Daughter / 4 Grandchildren / 2 Great Grandchildren) Cons passed away in 1997 Sold Parkham in 1973 and moved to Hadspen Worked Richards Stock Agent (2 years) Surveyor Retired to take up skin tanning Joined Rotary 3 rd November, 1970 President 1987/88 (Club awarded Club of the Year ) Paul Haris Fellow Has exhibited at every Craft Fair (only exhibitor to do so) Members Deloraine Show Society President (2 years) / Secretary (5 years) Life Member and now Patron Member Launceston Legacy (15 years) President (1 year) Look after widows of Ex-Servicemen An invitation to A Night in Little Italy Please read info below.... Saturday 23 rd July, 2016 Rotary Pavilion 6.30p.m. Bring along a Main or Dessert (to share) BYO Drinks Invite friends who may have been affected by the floods (See invitation on the back page) Cost: $5.00 per head RSVP: Friday 15 th July, 2016 to PP Ann 041 111 6480 In response to a tired old joke about Lions versus Rotarians extolling the formers sexual prowess I was compelled to write the following. LIONS Lions, so it is said Are quite the performer when they are in bed Having it off up to ten times a day With time left over to go hunt for prey. As humble Rotarians we can t rise to meet The awesome challenge of this feline feat. But in spite of their gloating, It may be worth noting Their victorious roaring and post-coital snoring At the end of the day is really quite boring. Not to mention their breath, not unlike manure That long suffering partners must daily endure. And then there are claws, that scar you for life Ooh, Who wouldn t rather be - a Rotarian s wife. Rob van der Elst June 2016