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Issue No. 18 Rotary Year 2016/17 Date November 21
NOVEMBER IS ROTARY FOUNDATION MONTH
Apologies: Jack, Sven, Adrian, Brad, Beres, Chris. OUR CLUB WELCOMES NEW MEMBER “JACOB HOSKINS” WITH AN INDUCTION AT MONDAY’S MEETING.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
John requires all hands to be on deck for the annual Xmas Fair Sunday Dec 4, and hopes that everyone will have responded to his email regarding their availability. Please bring your sold raffle tickets and money to Monday’s meeting.
Thanks to all who helped with the sausage sizzle.
Nils reports we have banked $840 on sale of raffle tickets, and $300 on BBQ. Damien the Sandridge wheel chair sponsorship day will commence at 9am on Tues Nov 29. The children will walk to Seaworks and push a wheelchair around a course inside the building. There are 14 wheelchairs so each class of children will be able to participate together. At 1pm, the whole school will return to Seaworks for the final presentation, and amount raised will be announced. There will be a BBQ of which we are cooking. Set up is to be before 9am so any helpers will be appreciated. The children have already raised $400 for the project which is 2 wheel chairs. The children will also have a stall at our Xmas fair where they will be asking for donations for “Care Packages” of which they have put together for our communities homeless. The children’s “Care Packages” are shoe boxes containing donated hygiene products. These can be purchased at their stall at our Xmas Fair and placed under their Xmas tree, until they are distributed amongst the homeless as gifts. A young 19 year old man by the name of Jacob will be attending the Ryla Camp and then will guest speak at one of our meetings. If you are interested in attending the Ryla dinner on Thurs Dec 1 please see Damien.
Murray thanks our attendance at Monday evening’s Foundation dinner. We were the largest Club represented. Somewhere between $900 and $1400 was raised for the Foundation. It was a great and informative night, and the format was effective and enjoyed by Club’s in attendance. Murray will be attending a meeting in Echuca and will be catching up with past President Geoff Tighe. Tony initiated a positive discussion on the possibility of our Club and the Point Gellibrand Club merging. Further details were to be discussed by board members at the Thurs board meeting. George confirms President Elect to be Damien Hynes, other positions to be established. Eddie advised our Xmas function will be a joint affair with the Point Gellibrand Club at Pelican’s Landing Mon Dec 12, please diarise.
Kathy reminds us of the following upcoming events.
RYLA DINNER ON THURSDAY 1st DECEMBER
This year Rotary Albert Park have the privilege of hosting RYLA, and therefore they cordially invite you and members of your Rotary Club and guests to attend the RYLA dinner on Thursday 1 December.
This is an opportunity to meet and chat with the RYLA candidates (tomorrow’s leaders and Rotarians) get feedback on RYLA and just have a fun night with a great group of young adults. There will be Rotarians from many other clubs present, and it is always a fun and light-hearted evening. It is also a great way to show any potential members one of the best examples of Rotary at Work.
The venue is Oasis Camp, 66-72 Monbulk Rd, Mount Evelyn, VIC 3796, and the evening commences at 6:00 for 6:30 pm. To book, they prefer attendees to use the Trybooking link: https://www.trybooking.com/Event/EventListingURL.aspx?aid=41830
The cost of the evening will be $35, and things should wrap up between 10:00-10:30 pm.
They will also accept cash (please try to have exactly $35.00 so they do not run out of change) or credit cards at the door (MasterCard and Visa only please).
A few important points please:
Please email Paul Sullivan: [email protected] to make a reservation only if you will not be booking via Trybooking, and please don't forget to include any dietary requirements you may have. For those using Trybooking, the site will prompt you to reply to an email with your dietary requirements after you have paid.
Please note the RYLA dinner is an alcohol free event.
Download invite letter for further details
This information has been sent to your Youth Service Director
GROUP VOCATIONAL EXCHANGE TEAM FROM DISTRICT
3820
Our District will be welcoming a Group Vocational Exchange Team from District 3820 in the Philippines in March next year. In a departure from previous practice, the vocational program for our visitors is to be arranged and managed by the Vocational Service team, and that is why I am contacting you. The team is comprised of a nurse involved in health education, a paediatric dentist interested in dental disease prevention, a microbiologist involved in water quality management, and a water/sanitation engineer currently engaged in environmental management.
We are very keen to know whether, within your club, you may have members or contacts who may be able to assist the District Vocational Committee to arrange vocational placements for short periods (one or more days) or, alternatively, vocational visits, for any of the above occupations.
If you are able to assist can you please respond to Philip Rowell of the District Vocational Service Committee at [email protected].
If you need any further information regarding the GVE visit please do not hesitate to contact me.
Thanks for your support, Alan Seale
Chair D9800 Vocational Service
0407 285 177
This information has been sent to your Vocational Service Chair
WORLD OF DIFFERENCE (WOD)
Rob Hines the Committee Co-Chair of World of Difference is asking Clubs to consider student and teacher sponsorship for a Bosala school in Cambodia. Cambodia needs your help.
They also wish to promote their Christmas Campaign – “Christmas Cards that Make a World of Difference”. Please see the promotion on
the website http://wod.org.au/ or contact Rob Hines. Mobile 0407 877 550 E-mail [email protected]
This information has been sent to your International Service Chair
DO YOU KNOW SOMEONE WHO WANTS TO CHANGE THE
WORLD?
Rotary is now accepting applications for the world competitive Rotary Peace Fellowships program. The application deadline for submissions through local rotary clubs in District 9800 is to the District Chair, Rob Helme, by May 15, 2017. Download flyer: Peace Scholars Flyer 2017
Never has there been such an obvious need for well trained committed personnel to foster the cause of world peace. Rotary International has been committed to this program for 15 years and has trained over 1,000 graduates who work in the fields of peace, conflict resolution, human rights, international relations, public administration, sustainable development, public health or a related field. Up to 100 fellowships are awarded annually (fifty master's degree fellowships and fifty professional development fellowships) at Rotary Peace Centres in six prestigious universities around the world. Australia has an outstanding track record in supporting and mentoring successful applicants.
Two year Master degree
Up to two years of fully funded graduate study at an internationally recognised program in the US, Sweden, UK, or Japan. Australian applicants are unable to apply to the Rotary supported Centre in Australia. The program includes a three month Applied Field Experience. Funding also covers travel, tuition, fees and board. Approximate costs covered are US$80,000. This course requires a bachelor's degree in a related field, and three years relevant experience.
Three month professional development course
Designed for mid-career professionals already working in the field of peace and conflict resolution. This fully funded course offers a mix of theory and practical skills in both a classroom environment at Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok and in the field. This course requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field and five years of related work experience.
For further details visit: https://www.rotary.org/en/peace-fellowships
Speak: to a Rotarian you know
Contact: Rob Helme at [email protected] or 0402 299 492
Bob Fels at [email protected] or (03) 5989 2455
District 9800 is the leading district worldwide in attracting and mentoring applicants to this, the premier international education program of Rotary International.
This information has been sent to your Foundation Director
ROTARY OCEANIC MEDICAL AID FOR CHILDREN
(ROMAC)
Jim Prokovnik the Committee Chair for ROMAC in our District 9800 would very much like to present to Clubs as a Guest Speaker.
This is an emotive and engaging area and shows Rotary it at its very best supporting life changing operations by bringing children to Australia for surgical procedures. Jim’s presentations when concluded leave very few unaffected. Please contact JimProkhovnik. Mobile 0417 355 627 E-mail [email protected]
This information has been sent to your International Service Chair
If you need further information on any of these items or I can assist
you in any way – email me at [email protected]
or give me a call on 0419 302 109. Marjorie
ONLY 12 days to book at the great early bird prices
inclusive of Welcome Function and Gala Dinner
Just announced entertainment by Deborah Cheetham AO and the
Dhungala Children’s Choir
www.rotaryconference.org.au
FOUNDATION
FACTS
OUR FOUNDATION’S FOUNDER – ARCH KLUMPH
As all Rotarians know, Rotary was conceived by Paul Harris in 1905 but the father of Rotary’s Foundation, Arch Klumph, the 7th President of Rotary International, is less well known. He too played an important role in, not only the Foundation, but the structure of Rotary as we know it today.
Arch was a self-made man, valuing education and the capacity to make a difference. He was born in 1869 and left school at the age of 12 because of his family’s poverty. He studied bookkeeping in his spare time, walking 6 km each way after work to study. His diligence and persistence paid off and, at the age of only 29, he became president of the lumber company where he had started as an office boy. By the time he turned 40, he owned the company. Eventually, he owned a bank and two major real estate companies. But he was not just a businessman. He served on numerous civic organisations and was a self-taught flute player and played with the Cleveland Symphony Orchestra.
At the Rotary Convention in 1917, Arch famously said “It seems eminently proper that we should accept endowments for the purpose of doing good in the world, in charitable, educational or other avenues of community progress …”. And so, began our Foundation and its motto, “Doing Good in the World”.
Website: http://www.district9800foundation.org/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/D9800Foundation/
Murray happy to collect our completed “Every Rotarian Every Year” contribution forms.
Dear Rotarians and Friends
This is a short note to give you an update of the Rotary D9800 Conference in Shepparton in 2017. We have a great range of speakers and entertainers on our program and you can see their details on our website. Keep an eye on our Facebook page for updates (https://www.facebook.com/D9800Conference/). If you haven't registered yet, there are discounts and concessions available for early bird registration. These apply to bookings made and paid for by November 30th, so get in quick while the offer lasts. Registrations can be made through our website www.rotaryconference.org.au . If you have registered, check out the website for ideas about pre and post conference tours. Of particular note is a visit to the cellar door of our Official Wine Supplier, Tallis Wines. The wine, food and views are great and there is a walking trail for the energetic. Tallis is offering visitors discounts of 10% if you buy 6 bottles of wine at the cellar door and 25% if you join their wine club. I hope this update is useful and I look forward to seeing you in Shepparton in 2017. Yours in Rotary Kevin Love Conference Chair
CALENDAR NOVEMBER
2016
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6.
7.
8. 9. 10. 11. 12.
13. Farmers Market
14. Foundation Dinner at Yarraville Club
15. 16. 17. 18. 19.
20.
21. AGM – normal lunch meeting at Customs House
22. 23. 24. 25. 26.
27. Farmers Market
28. Meeting with Early Act Club as per their last changeover
29. 30
The Rotary Club of Williamstown, District 9800 President: George Papazizis Treasurer: Nils Oman
Vice President: Kathy Roberts Secretary: Kathy Roberts
Marketing/PR: Brad Saunders Sergeant at Arms: Jack Tahi
Foundation: Murray Verso Club Service: Eddie Knight
International: John Barry Community: Yvonne Moon
Youth Services: Damien Hynes Membership: Guy Chatain
President Rotary International John F. Germ http://www.rotary.org/
Rotary District 9800 Governor
Neville John http://www.rotarydistrict9800.org.au
Assistant Governor Hobsons Bay Cluster Richard Shortt
The Rotary Club of Williamstown meets every Monday, 12.45pm at
the Customs House Hotel, Nelson Place, Williamstown. Contact us: Kathy Roberts 0404 896 305
Find us on the web at www.rotarywilliamstown.org.au
Rotary District 9800 www.rotarydistrict9800.org.au
Rotary Down Under www.rotarydownunder.com.au
Networker District 9800’s weekly newsletter www.rotarydistrict9800.org.au/
The Rotary Club of Williamstown is on Facebook – any Facebook user can join the group, and we promote the Club’s activities and successes on this page.
