Weekly Bulletin 25.10.11

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RI President

Kalyan Benerjee Rotary Club of Vapi

Governor

David Anderson Rotary Club of Yea

AG

Pat Miller Rotary Club of Diamond Creek

Club Officers President Alan Jones Vice President PP Clyde Hulme President Elect Steve Crosling Secretary & Attendance Eileen Gatt Treasurer & Public Officer Greg Adams Directors and Standing Committees Club Administration PE Steve Crosling Membership John Egan Public Relations PP Bev Baker, Service Projects PP Alan White Rotary Foundation PP Linda Gidlund Who ya gunna call ! President Alan Jones 0414861558 Secretary Eileen Gatt 0427712688 Treasurer Greg Adams 0419355842 Editor: Greg Adams Art Director: Greg Adams Advertising : Greg Adams Bottle washer : Greg as well Editorial: send to [email protected]

Caution: The Bulletin contains no calories, vitamins, minerals or proteins. In fact, it is devoid of nutritional value. Nevertheless, it is a supplement much sought after and regularly devoured by the Rotarians of Diamond Creek.

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Note: The views and opinions expressed in this newsletter are not necessarily those of the Club or its members

District 9790

On the Cover


Life events

the program/up and coming calendar and who’s doin what

25 October 2011 Tuesday 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Club Meeting Cake Decorating joint meeting Greensborough

Attend LINDA G, Chair de Boss Alan, Beans Greg, Door man Builder Greg , Art Work Skipper Pete, Prize Uncle Arthur

1 November Tuesday NO MEETING CUP DAY but Cup day at Kerrys & President Alan’s Place

8 November 2011 Tuesday 6:30 PM Club visit to Parliament House Partners welcome

15 November 2011 Tuesday 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Club Meeting Linda’s presentation Partners welcome

Attend BB Tina, Chair Ronstadt Linda, Beans Greg, Door man Uncle Arthur , Art Work iXray Steve, Prize Baby Chuck Dave

22 November 2011 Tuesday 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Club AGM with special guest Pierre Andipatin

Attend Builder Greg, Chair de Boss Alan, Beans Greg, Door man SS Roger , Art Work Lucky Phil, Prize Renault Brian

29 November 2011 Tuesday 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Club Ass.

Attend Sparkie Ern, Chair de Boss Alan, Beans Greg, Door man Uncle Arthur , Art Work Cheer squad Bevl, Prize Beans Greg

Oct 26 OBE Robin Chapple joined Rotary 43 Years ago

Oct 30 Lexie Crosling—birthday

Nov 1 Pam White—birthday

Nov 7 Lynne Lloyd Birthday

Nov 8 Beans Greg joined Rotary 6 Years ago

Nov 20 Maureen Mackenzie—birthday

Automo ve Parts Consultant

Banking ‐ Savings

Banking ‐ Retail

Building Construc on




Building Contrac ng

Building Maintenance

Community Services

Consultant Training Development

Dog Boarding Kennels

Educa on ‐ Work Training

Educa on ‐ Work Training

Electrical Equipment Hiring

Financial Services

Gas Plumbing

Industrial Cleaning

Law Enforcement

Leisure Goods

Mobile communica ons Equipment Sales

Nursery Wholesale

Nursing Services

Public Prac ce Accoun ng Service

Radiography Services

Stock Market

Travel Services

Vehicle Manufacture

Vending Equipment Services

Classification


from the president keeping up with the joneses!

Whether you are talking about education, career, or service, you are talking about life. And life must really have joy. It’s supposed to be fun. ~ Barbara Bush

past presidents Brian Bowen 1978-1979 Heidelberg North

Bob Eycken 1983-1984 Alperton UK

John McCrohan 1992-1993

Ron Gordon 1993-1994

Chris Doupe 1994-1995

Cliff Wearne 1995-1996

Ern Wardell 1996-1997

Rod Mackenzie 1997-1998

Steve Sampson 1998-1999

Robin Chapple 1999-2000

Peter Marriage 2000-2001

Rob Lloyd 2001-2002

Bev Baker 2002-2003

Joe Di Natale 2003-2004

Geoff Swan 2004-2005

John Gatt 2005-2006

John Arthur 2006-2007

Linda Gidlund 2007-2008

Alan White 2008-2009

Pat Millar 2009-2010

Clyde Hulme 2010-2011

Two weeks ago at our Club meeting, in discussion groups, we asked what people look for in Rotary. Amongst its responses, each group had comments like:

· To make new friends · Friendship · Enjoyment · Social contact · Fellowship · Meet new people

Tonight’s meeting should bring out all of those things. It is Vocational month and we will be seeing the vocation of Zillis Hardiman from the Rotary Club of Greensborough. Zillis is the Manager of the Greensborough Cake Decorating Shop. She will be talking to us about her vocation and then we have a fun activity planned. Not only will members have the opportunity to participate in this, we also have the benefit of the Greensborough Club joining us, giving us the chance to get to know their members on an informal basis.

Sometimes, we are so busy focusing on the business of

Rotary, we do overlook this very important factor. Twenty four Greensborough members and family will be joining us, so come along for a night of fellowship and fun!

Alan Jones


Minutes of the RCDC Meeting "Pride of Workmanship Night" President Alan opened the meeting, Roger Knight started off with Grace and Greg Adams did the toast. President Alan asked that the guests on the tables be introduced, Arthur started off, then Rod McK, Clyde and Jackie, 38 people in total. Apologies were Phil C, Stephen, Tina, David, John & Eileen & Phil M. President Alan, John & Eileen went to RC Kinglake Ranges meeting on the 12/10/11 to present a cheque from RC Diamond Creek for their Polio Plus Project. Rob Lloyd spoke about the FSE (Friendship Exchange) from Sweden. Mentioned that the RC's of Coburg, Diamond Creek and Yea/Albury would be showing them around. Rod McK decided to discuss the Town Fair Meeting at a later date. President Alan gave a short explanation to the non-rotarians what the Town Fair was all about. He also asked for numbers for the Cup Day fun fest. Announced the Board Meeting for the 24th October. Stated that The Diamond Valley Rotaract Club had sent a note of thanks for our support for their Conference.

There were no fines, however a bowl was on the table for Rotary Foundation donations instead. Raffle was a bottle of wine and Brian Bowen got the prize. The raffle total was $138.00. Next week the 24/10/11 is a combined meeting with RC of Greensborough for an evening of cake decorating. Ern will send out email and their will be a prize for the best apron. President Alan introduced Jackie Hodge to start the "Pride of Workmanship" proceedings. Keynote Speaker Ken Crompton was very well received and he spoke very highly about good vocational in the community, the highest level of achievement and well done to the Rotary Club and all the recipients. The Bio's of the Keynote Speaker Ken Crompton and

the recipients, Lynette Hind, Jon Baly, Kassie Briggs, Ainsley Wassell and Mark Vassallo are very well described in the Bulletin. Jackie handed back to President Alan and he thanked her for organizing the night, Alan also thanked Ern for getting the room all decked out with the regalia and Greg for the bulletin and its contents. Next meeting - Cup Cake Challenge with RC Greensborough. Rod McKenzie was very resplendent with his tweety bird tie - pity their was no fine session (One for you Rob). Cheers Pat.

so what happened last week ?


welcome members from the Rotary Club of Greensborough

And the world of cupcake design

Is that one for the Senior Sargent



Why join Rotary ? CLUB DISCUSSION Tuesday, 11 October 2011

1. List what a new member would like to gain from their Rotary experience.

New friends

Fellowship

Community Service

Networking

Interac on with the community

Enjoyment

Giving back to the community

Looking for something to do

Voca onal assistance from other Rotarians

On a world scale, helping humanity 2. What makes the Rotary Club of Diamond Creek different from other service

opportuni es or community organisa ons in our area?

Rotary has an extremely wide focus – community to world projects e.g. polio

Calibre of members

Apex has an age limit and Lions are more prac cal in community service

Weekly mee ngs

Friendly members

More ac vity

Hands on Club

We don’t have “THE” in front of our name! 3. Are we mee ng the following needs? If not, how do we do so?

Leadership Development

Yes!

We follow the leadership plan

Many of our members progress to District – District Governors, District Secretary District Chairs etc

Ci zenship in the Community

Town Fair

Pride of Workmanship

Bowel Scan

President involved in community

Public Speaking Skills

Not needed – comes naturally with the roles

Can a end Leadership Ins tute

Can improve – 60 second speeches from members

Ci zenship in the world

Polio Plus

RAM

Shelter Box

Aqua Box

Need a steady involvement – matching grants and Rotary Founda on

Family Programs

Town Fair

Not sure

The opportunity to serve Rotary

Do we engage new members? Is a mentor role happening?


Need to look at the skill set of new members

Survey exi ng members

4. The following could be limita ons on reasons why people don’t join Rotary or don’t become more involved. Can you think of other reasons? How do we overcome them?

Cost

Time

Family commitments

Work Commitments All are reasons why people don’t join. Other reasons are:

Not asked to join!

Educa on about Rotary Ways to overcome them are:

Flexibility with a endance

Invite people to dinner

Bring Rotary into the 21st Century

Talk to people and explain who can be a part of the club

Sell the benefits of Rotary

Follow up individual needs of Rotarians

Family format

French model

One main mee ng a must – can have splinter groups

5. How would you rate the level of our Club’s involvement in the following types of ac vi es: (Excellent / Good / Insufficient).

Membership Development Insufficient Good Insufficient

Member Orienta on and Educa on Good Excellent Fair

Local Service Projects Excellent Excellent Good

Interna onal Service Projects Excellent Good Insufficient except this year’s for kids; need more members; enthusiasm shown for RAWCS

Club Public Rela ons Is not as well planned as could be Town Fair Good re: Town Fair

Fundraising Excellent Excellent Excellent


The Rotary Founda on Excellent Excellent Good

Fellowship Excellent Excellent Good

6. Rotary has an extensive program. What kinds of projects would you like to see us

involved with? Matching Grants More Founda on Projects RAWCS

7. Which of the following changes would improve our Club Mee ngs? Tick all that apply

Be er speakers √

Increased variety of program topics √ (Person behind the badge)

More involvement of family

More service opportuni es

More focus on fellowship

Increased emphasis on voca onal informa on

Be er me management √

More leadership opportuni es

8. What response does your spouse/partner/ family have to your involvement in Rotary? (Tick those that apply)

Feels proud of my involvement

Wants to know more / be more involved

Wants to meet / interact with other Rotary partners

Would be interested in becoming a member

Thinks Rotary takes up too much of my me

Thinks Rotary is too expensive



Phone 03 9438 3044

Fax: 03 9438 4070 Email: [email protected]

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Australians all let us rejoice, For we are young and free; We've golden soil and wealth for toil, Our home is girt by sea; Our land abounds in 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!"

O Lord and giver of all good

We thank you for our daily food

May Rotary friends and Rotary ways,

help us to serve you all our days.

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