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New HorizonsThe Official Bulletin of the Rotary Club of Freshwater Bay Inc.
This Week's GuestWe'll be hearing how the recent Group Study to Exchange to Normandy went, and will be meeting our next applicant.Page 1
New GenerationsUpdates on some of our projects with local schools: Interact, Coles Sport Vouchers, and Painting Pinkies!Page 2
RostersHost and attendance rosters, and the meeting schedule for the month ahead. Page 5
Pride of WorkmanshipLearn about the winner of our first Pride of Workmanship Award for a business in our local community!Page 3
For Your DiaryDinner meetings and other special occasions: DG Visit, Club Birthday, an overseas guest speaker and morePage 4
Meeting FormatPresident Simone would like to change the meeting format. Read her ideas and give your feedback!Page 2
Volume 3, Issue 13 27th September - 3rd October 2010
PO Box 168, Nedlands, Western Australia, 6909 District 9455 ABN: 99 602 195 617
Rotary Club of Freshwater Bay, District 9455 1
Letter from the President New Generations month is drawing to a close, and next month the focus will be on Vocational service.
You may wonder why most months on the Rotary calendar have a special focus like New Generations or Vocational. For the most part, it serves as a reminder that there are many different elements to Rotary. For many of our activities, the distinction between whether a specific project comes under New Generations or Community Service, for example, can be difficult to make and is only important from an administrative point of view, to ensure that there is a Director keeping an eye on it.
Rotary provides a plethora of ways to get involved, both socially and with projects. No one is expected to participate in them all – by offering a menu of activities, you can pick and choose which you would like to get involved with. Even if it is one particular project that tickles your fancy, that's fine!
Nobody is expected to give more time than they wish. Your level of participation is entirely up to you. All we do ask is that you do participate in some way over the course of the year, through any combination of “time, treasure or talent”. Small contributions (of each) add up. Regardless of which way(s) you contribute to the club, there are a host of others ready to give you support.
On that note, it is with regret that I announce that Bill Hassell has this week stepped down as President Elect. Nominations are sought for a new President for 2011/12 and consequently for a Club Service Director for the remainder of this year. Please forward nominations to me prior to October 6th.
Yours in Rotary service,Simone
This Week’s Speaker
Kylie West and other members of the Outbound Group Study Exchange Team to District 1640 in Normandy, France will tell us of the benefits they gained, both personally and professionally, from participating in this exchange.
Our applicant for the next Group Study Exchange, to District 1880 (Munich to Saxony, Germany) in May 2011, will also attend to briefly introduce herself. Nana Kurosaki is employed by the Nedlands Council . Selection of team members will be carried out on 2nd October.
Group Study Exchange is a program of the Rotary Foundation which builds bridges of friendship throughout the world.
Last Week’s Speaker
The Hon Nick Hasluck (pictured left) , a recently retired Supreme Court Judge, offered his reflections on the various jurisdictions of law. It was extremely interesting to hear how the judicial system worked and how one is selected to be a Supreme Court Judge, and many stayed on to ask Nick more questions after the meeting ended.
N E W H O R I Z O N S
Club Constitution Update
We are required by Rotary International to update our Club Constitution after every Council on Legislation, which is the body which meets every three years to examine changes to Rotary’s standard Constitution.
PDG Colin Thorniley has supplied the necessary information and paperwork to all clubs for this to happen. All clubs are required by the Department of Commerce to have these amendments approved by each club’s active members and lodged with the Department, though we have no choice about updating this document. Schedule One is required by RI and Schedule Two is required by the WA Associations Incorporations Act.
In mid October Secretary Di will send to all members a ‘Notice of a Special General Meeting’ and subsequent steps will follow to comply with this requirement.
Proposed Change to Meeting Format
At the last club meeting, President Simone outlined briefly a change in meeting format that she would like members to consider, with a view to introducing it in January.
The idea is to increase member participation at meetings, as well as provide more opportunities for each committee to present more detailed updates on the activites being undertaken or considered, since a number of people have raised that they don't feel they know enough about what our club actually does.
Currently, our meetings primarily involve a reporting session by directors and a 20 minute guest speaker slot, and most members
simply listen during the course of the meeting.
The proposal is to share amongst each “avenue of service” (Club Service, International Service / the Rotary Foundation, Community Service, Vocational Service and New Generations) a reasonably equal number of meetings, whereby the focus is on that avenue. Directors will have around 40 minutes to be used in any way they wish, which could include any combination of, say:
• make a more detailed presentation of recently completed projects (so the project is more tangible than just hearing it mentioned quickly at a meeting)
• run a mini “committee meeting” whereby input on projects / activities is sought from the whole club
• source an external speaker (as we do now – either to present a possible project to consider or a non-Rotary topic for vocational or club service)
• organise a visit (to a project or business or socially)
Other directors and members will still be given an opportunity to present reports at each meeting.
Interact
Director Marcos is looking at a date after the school holidays to hold an ‘interest’ meeting to start forming a community based Interact Club.
Members of the club who become involved with youth projects require a current ‘Working with Children’ card. Forms are available from Secretary Di and need to be signed by President Simone.
Coles Vouchers
Coles are offering vouchers for sporting equipment for schools for every $10 spent in stores from Thursday 2nd September until Sunday 31st October.
Claremont Primary School, who helped us with “Paint Your Pinky” are collecting the vouchers. If you shop at Coles and are not collecting vouchers for other schools, please collect and pass them onto Ken, who will deliver them to Claremont PS.
H O R I Z O N S
Paint Your Pinky
On Wednesday 22nd September, President Simone & Marcos Carot Collins (along with their children Ariana and Eva, and Marcos’s sister Marcela Carot), Rob Rohrlach, Bronwen Tyson, Elizabeth Bain, and Ken and Di Collins attended the Claremont Primary School's “Paint Your Pinky” day.
A wonderful poster was designed by Claremont Primary student Millie and senior students painted pinkies with purple nail polish as they collected a total of $198 from students for PolioPlus.
Principal Joe Dellaposta was totally supportive of the exercise as it was not only an excellent PR exercise for Rotary, but also alerted the children to the importance of immunisation.
GSE Team Leader Selected
Unfortunately Rob Rohrlach was not selected as the Team Leader for the Group Study Exchange Team travelling to Germany in May of 2011.
There was a very strong field of six applicants, and feedback received was that it was a very difficult decision.
Franziska Forrer from the Rotary Club of Midland was the successful applicant.
Franziska is a committed Rotarian who has served as District 9470 Youth Exchange Chairman and in this capacity has considerable experience with organising the younger generation.
Thank you for allowing our club to nominate you Rob!
Pride of Workmanship
The Projects Committee considered the nominations we received for the Pride of Workmanship award. All nominations were worthy of receiving this award but we decided there could only be one winner. We chose Ali Warne from La Galette de France on Broadway in Nedlands, a beautifully presented French
patisserie where Ali always strives to be welcoming and friendly and the food is to die for.. The business has been in operation for about a year. We were very impressed with all our interactions with this business. Ali was delighted to hear of our recognition of her workmanship and has accepted our invitation to dinner on the 13th October to receive her plaque from DG Ian Hutton.
Club Apparel
Before her departure overseas, Claire Forsdyke sent information and order forms to all members for club polo shirts, caps and fleecy tops.
All items contain the Rotary emblem and club name embroidered on them by EmbroidMe.
Our club apparel, especially our tshirts, are a great way identify our club members at activities in the public eye, such as fundraisers and hands-on projects such as the recent Paint Your Pinky day.
If you don't have a club shirt, please do consider ordering one by October 13th.
Club Dues OVERDUE
Some members still have not yet paid their annual dues.
Rotary International requires that club dues be paid within 30 days, hence all dues should have been settled by mid August. Payment in two instalments is possible.
Members concerned are asked to remit at least six months dues to Treasurer Toni by cheque or to arrange payment by direct debit into the Club’s Operating Account as soon as possible.
District Governor's Visit
Please put Wednesday 13th October in your diary and invite friends and family along to the dinner meeting to hear DG Ian Hutton pass on the message of RI President Ray Klinginsmith. The cost of the dinner will be $40 and it is BYO drinks as the cost does not include any drinks.
We are required to pay for a minimum number of 30 for the dinner, so please help us ensure we have at least that many attending!
Street Signs Fundraiser
The Rotary Club of Kalamunda have acquired all the old Perth street signs that have recently been replaced and are selling them with a target of raising $80,000.
A list of available signs and suggested prices is available and all sales above $150 will receive a certificate of appreciation.
Proceeds wil benefit the Rotary WA Cord Bloodbank, Interplast, The Big Issue and the Spirits of the Street Choir.
What Are We Known For?
Many clubs have a signature event or area of focus that defines them in their community.
Mark Meyers, of the Rotary Club of Croydon South, England, notes that his club is known for its Christmas charity collection. "We organize a trailer with a sled on it and a public address system playing Christmas carols.”
The Rotary clubs of Churchland-Portsmouth and Portsmouth, USA, hold a barbecue networking event full of food, refreshments, and live entertainment. About 3,000 people attend the event, with each club netting about $10,000 to support local projects and programs.
For the Rotary Club of Calcutta Uptown, India, Rotary Foundation Matching Grant projects have been its signature in the rural areas of the Bengal region, helping provide eye care, computer centers for youth, and improved sanitation.
Change of MeetingWhen: Thursday, 7st October, 2010.Venue: Bethesda Hospital CaféTime: 5:45 pm for 6 pm start.
Guest Speaker: Phil Sherwood from RC Arden Arcade, California
Note: this meeting is in place of our usual Wednesday meeting on Wed 6th Oct.
DG VisitWhen: Wednesday, 15st October, 2010.Venue: Bethesda Hospital CaféTime: 6:30 pm for 7 pm start.
Guest Speaker: DG Ian HuttonCost: $40 for dinner. BYO drinks
Note: Board members to arrive for a meeting with the DG at 5:30 pm.
13th Annual Dr Ken Collins Address
Promoting The Rotary Foundation
When: Monday, 29th November, 2010. Venue: Golden Nugget Room, Gloucester Park.Time: 7:00pm for 7:30pm
Guest Speaker: RI President Ray KlinginsmithAlumni Speaker: Maryanne TokomeAmu
Cost: $45pp with cash bar available.
Note: This will replace our regular meeting on the 1st Wednesday of December.
Club Birthday / Christmas Party
When: Thursday, 16th December, 2010.Venue: Nedlands Golf Club, Melvista AveTime: 6:30 pm for 7 pm start.
Guest Speaker: To be confirmedCost: $45 – includes dinner
Note: Board members to arrive for a meeting with the DG at 5:30 pm.
Note: This will replace our regular meeting on the 15th of December.
Program for September / October
N E W H O R I Z O N S
New Horizons: Winner of the District 9450 Bulletin Award for 2009/10
Bulletin ContributionsContributions for the weekly bulletin are sought from members of the club.
Why not use the bulletin to update the club on the projects your committee is working on or promote the clubs next fundraising event.
Please forward articles and photos to [email protected]
Date Speaker Topic Host Attendance29th September Kylie West Group Study Exchange to Normandy Judy Edwards Wilma McBain 7th October (Thursday) Philip Sherwood Rotary Club of Arden Arcade, California Di Collins Rob Rohrlach13th October (Dinner) DG Ian Hutton District Governor's Official Visit Ken Collins Donna Bicknell20th October TBC TBC Margaret Stuart Elizabeth McBain27th October Jorg Imberger Water Research Rob Rohrlach Daniel Forsdyke
BoardRotary Year 2010-11Simone Carot Collins — President
Di Collins — Secretary / Vice President
[email protected]@rotaryfreshwaterbay.org.au
Bill Hassell — President Elect / Club Administration Director
Toni James — Treasurer
Rob Rohrlach — Projects Director
Claire Forsdyke — International Director
Ken Collins — Membership Director
Marcos Carot Collins — New Generations Director
Club Details
Rotary Club of Freshwater Bay Inc.PO Box 168, Nedlands, Western Australia, 6909
MeetingsWednesday 5:45pm to 6:45pmCafe, Bethesda HospitalQueenslea DriveClaremont
Email [email protected] 08 9385 0471Fax 08 9385 0472
Website www.rotaryfreshwaterbay.org.au
Facebook http://www.facebook.com/freshwaterbayrotary
Chartered 19 December 2008
