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Weekly newsletter of Murwillumbah Central Rotary
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George Kettle, NYSF awardee Going to International Youth Science Forum
Duty Officers Noel Graham & Kevin Damsma
Tuesday May 21 2013
The Board of Murwillumbah Central Rotary Club meeting date—
at Jack Heffernan’s house Monday June 3 at 6.00pm.
Tonight’s Muster
Satay Chicken
A weekly news update for members and guests of
Rotary Club of Murwillumbah Central Inc. Rotary International Club Number 17900 100% PHF Club (2011) 100% EREY Club (2011)
Meeting—6.00 for 6.30 pm EST or DST, At Murwillumbah Golf Club Mail to—PO Box 33 Murwillumbah NSW 2484
In the spirit!
Rotary Bowelscan time—volunteers needed
Invitation to Rotaract Charter night, note RSVP date May 28
NZ Tramping, PNG Volunteers and Eumundi Market trip.
108108 YEARSYEARS
Former Rotary Youth Exchange student designs a backpack bed for the homeless By Megan Ferringer The Rotarian -- June 2013
During Australia‘s colder months,
emergency shelters often fill to
capacity. Many homeless people
searching for a warm bed are turned
away, handed a piece of cardboard
and a blanket for the night.
Tony Clark, an IT entrepreneur,
1992 Rotary Youth Exchange
student, and the founder of the
Melbourne-based nonprofit Swags
for Homeless, offers an alternative.
In the past year, his organization has
distributed more than 3,000 swags,
or portable sleeping units, to
charities and shelters throughout
Australia, New Zealand, Germany,
and the United Kingdom. The
Backpack Beds, which Clark and his
wife, Lisa, designed, are made of a
lightweight fabric and have a built-
in, 6-foot foam mattress and
mosquito netting. But most
important, they offer warmth with
their waterproof, windproof design.
The entire assembly weighs only 6.5
pounds and rolls into a backpack.
Clark was inspired to start the
nonprofit when he questioned why
so many shelters didn‘t provide
homeless people with proper outdoor
bedding. He immediately began
working on designs for the versatile
bed.
―I thought to myself, ‗How would I
like to be treated if I slept on the
street?‘‖ Clark says. ―Homeless
people suffering from frostbite,
hypothermia, and trench foot are
common in wealthy countries. A
Backpack Bed is an interim crisis
measure – one that can save the lives
of those without shelter.‖
The bed, which can be purchased
with a A$68 donation, has won four
international honors, including the
Australian International Design
Award and the German Red Dot
―Best of the Best‖ award – one of
the most prestigious accolades in the
product design world.
The innovative beds offer more than
physical comfort, say those who
have used them – they also provide a
renewed sense of dignity.
―Until people are faced with living
on the streets, they have no idea of
what is involved. Just getting a
shower, finding a toilet, or trying to
wash clothes becomes a big event,‖
says Matt, a young homeless man in
Australia. ―This is the third time I
have been on the streets, and
previously I didn‘t even have a
blanket. Tony Clark and his
organization change the lives of
people like me.‖
The success of Swags for Homeless
throughout Australia and Europe has
encouraged Clark to bring his
Backpack Beds to the United States.
Rotary clubs in District 9800, which
includes Melbourne, funded and
transported 100 beds to Baltimore
and parts of New Jersey and New
York to help the region‘s homeless
and those displaced by Hurricane
Sandy. District 7500 (New Jersey)
worked with Australian Rotarians to
coordinate the effort. Swags for
Homeless also donated 60 beds for
distribution in Chicago, Washington,
D.C., and Los Angeles.
―We knew we had to take this idea
and spread its success to other
countries and help save others,‖
Clark says. ―Thanks to Rotary, this
is an important moment: It will be
the first time Backpack Beds will be
distributed to street-sleeping
homeless and disaster victims in the
USA.‖
Friends of Rotary Club of Murwillumbah CentralFriends of Rotary Club of Murwillumbah Central The businesses and individuals recognised here are special sponsors of our
club, by their contribution to the success of projects of the club or donations
towards charity objectives of the club. Soul Pattinson Pharmacy, Sunnyside Centre, Robert Nieh
Bakers Delight, Sunnyside Shopping Centre.
Budds Mitre 10, Wollumbin Street, Murwillumbah.
Northern Rivers Signs, Graham Dietrich, Dina Zambelli
Immortal Books, Murwillumbah Truck Centre.
D9640 District Governor—
Sandra Doumany
D9640 Assistant Governor—
Anne Egan
Club Office Bearers BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President—
Jack Heffernan
Vice President & Pres Elect—
David Vickers-Shand
Immediate Past President—
Noel Graham
Secretary —
Peter Sochacki
Treasurer—
Michael Grisedale
Membership Director—
David Vickers-Shand
Public Relations Director—
Denis Hallworth
Club Administration Director—
Denis Hallworth
Service Projects Director—
George Phillips
Rotary Foundation Director—
David Vickers-Shand
CHAIRMEN OF COMMITTEES
Club Program Chair—
Bryan Threlfall
Community Service Chair—
Judy Mason
International Service Chair—
Tony Hayes
Vocational Service Chair—
Richard Johnston
Youth Service Chair—
George Phillips
Social Activities Chair—
Ian Baker
Club Protection Officer—
Michael Grisedale
College of Presidents Chair—
Denis Hallworth
OTHER POSITIONS
Bike Ride 2011/12—
Michael Grisedale
Tony Worrad
Barry Lack
Noel Graham
Sergeants—
Noel Graham
John Stainlay
Heads & Tails—
Noel Graham
John Stainlay
District Office Bearers
It’s Bowelscan time again May is Bowelscan month now, as from last year March has fallen into disfavour and
May has become the month for Rotary Bowelscan.
Our members hardly need reminding of the importance of this project which has
been run by our club in Murwillumbah for many years. Some members and relatives
have had reason to be thankful for the Rotary annual bowelscan as some early
evidence of cancer or the precursors have been found and the life threatening cancer
eliminated.
As usual we plan to supply Bowelscan kits to all pharmacies in Murwillumbah. We
will also have a table at Sunnyside Shopping Centre from Saturday May 25 to
Saturday June 1 inclusive. To be able to do this we need volunteers, members,
honorary members, partners, families, anyone who can assist.
It is much easier now than in previous years, no need to register kits, no need to
advise how to use them, it‘s all in the instructions. Even the return of the kits is
easier. Although people may return them to the pharmacies, the instructions say to
take them direct to Sullivan Nicolaides Pathology. The final return date is also on
the kits, June 14.
If you are able to assist please email me with some idea of when you are available.
We will have two shifts, 9.00am to 1.00pm and 1.00pm to 5.00pm and I hope we
can cover every day including Sunday May 26.
If you are able to help, please contact me as soon as possible.
Thought of the day
"And I looked, and behold a pale horse: and his name that sat on him was Death, and Hell followed
with him." - Revelations 6:8
THE OBJECT OF
ROTARY
To encourage and foster
the ideal of service as a
basis of worthy enterprise
and, in particular, to
encourage and foster
1 The development of
acquaintance as an
opportunity for service
2 High ethical standards
i n b u s i n e s s a n d
p r o f e s s i o n s ; t h e
recognition of worthiness
of all useful occupations;
and the dignifying by each
Rotarian of his occupation
as an opportunity to serve
society
3 The application of the
ideal of service by every
Rotarian to his personal,
business and community
life
4 The advancement of
i n t e r n a t i o n a l
understanding, goodwill
and peace through a world
fellowship of business and
professional men united in
the ideal of service
NOTES
of the things
we think, say or do.
1 Is it the TRUTH ?
2 Is it FAIR to all
concerned ?
3 Will it build GOODWILL
and BETTER
FRIENDSHIPS ?
4 Will it be BENEFICIAL to
all concerned ?
All members are invited to celebrate the Rotaract Charter night on Friday May 31.
Our meeting of May 28 has been transferred to the Rotaract Charter night.
To book, reply to Lilly Grimshaw, 0411049244 or email
rotaract.murwillumbah@gmail.com by Tuesday May 28.
Doing good in the world is now much easier We live in a hi-tech world and
working on-line for things such
as contributing to The Rotary
Foundation should be a simple
task – and it now is.
The massive changes made to the
contribution facility on the RI
website now allow contributions
to be made in Australian and New
Zealand currencies, and
processing the contribution
through those two local banking
systems ensures that tax
deductibility is provided.
Rotary Direct saves in a number
of ways:
Time – Sign up once to give
continuous support. You can
make a ‗one off‘ payment or
schedule payments on a regular
basis
Money – Lower administration
costs mean more money for the
programs
Lives – Give to The Rotary
Foundation to keep doing good in
the world.
The great thing about this system
is that contributions go directly to
The Rotary Foundation, resulting
in faster processing and
achievement of club and personal
charitable goals.
It can also minimize work for the
donor or the club‘s leadership by
setting a schedule of
contributions that count towards,
Centurion, Paul Harris Fellow,
Social trip to Eumundi Markets An invitation has been received from Mt Warning AM
Rotary to accompany their club on a visit to Eumundi
Markets.
This would be both a social day between the clubs and a
fundraising day for Tweed Palliative Support.
The date is Saturday June 22 with departure from
Sunnyside bus area at 6.00am. The coach will return
around 6.00pm the same evening.
The cost for the day is yet to be decided, but if interested
please advise Jack Heffernan as soon as possible to
ensure your seat on the coach. Jack is driving and a large
comfortable touring coach is being used to have great
comfort.
Morning tea will be included, but lunch will be your own
choice at Eumundi.
Eumundi Markets is located in the hinterland from
Noosa and is usually too far for the average person to
make a day trip. By using a coach and an early start
adequate time can be had for shopping and absorbing the
character of the markets.
This will be a great occasion for those able to go along.
But remember to book with Jack to be sure not to miss
out.
Paul Harris Society and Major
Donor recognition.
The system is a safe and very
secure way to contribute to The
Rotary Foundation.
It requires Rotarian donors to
register for Member Access on
the RI website which is very
simple task. One that‘s been
done, just click on the
―Contribute to Rotary
Foundation‖ line in the bottom
left-hand corner of the Member
Access home page and you‘ll be
on the way.
Call Bruce Allen on 02 8894
9840 for further information or
email bruce.allen@rotary.org
The hairdryer An attractive young woman on a flight from Ireland asked the Priest beside her, 'Father, may I ask a favour?' ''Of course child. What may I do for you?' 'Well, I bought my mother an expensive hair dryer for her birthday. It is unopened but well over the Customs limits and I'm afraid they'll confiscate it. Is there any way you could carry it through customs for me? Hide it under your Robes perhaps?' 'I would love to help you, my dear, but I must warn you, I will not lie. 'With your honest face, Father, no one will question you. 'When they got to Customs, she let the priest go first. The official asked, 'Father, do you have anything to declare?' 'From the top of my head down to my waist I have nothing to declare.' The official thought this answer strange, so asked, 'And what do you have to declare from your waist to the floor?' 'I have a marvellous instrument designed to be used on a woman, but which is, to date, unused.' Roaring with laughter, the official said, 'Go ahead, Father. Next please!'
LITTLE KNOWN TIDBIT OF NAVAL HISTORY.
The U.S.S. Constitution (Old Ironsides), as a combat
vessel, carried 48,600 gallons of fresh water for her crew
of 475 officers and men. This was sufficient to last six
months of sustained operations at sea. She carried no
evaporators (i.e. fresh water distillers).
However, let it be noted that according to her ship's log,
"On July 27, 1798, the U.S.S. Constitution sailed from
Boston with a full complement of 475 officers and men,
48,600 gallons of fresh water, 7,400 cannon shot, 11,600
pounds of black powder and 79,400 gallons of rum."
Her mission: "To destroy and harass English shipping."
Making Jamaica on 6 October, she took on 826 pounds of
flour and 68,300 gallons of rum.
Then she headed for the Azores , arriving there 12
November. She provisioned with 550 pounds of beef and
64,300 gallons of Portuguese wine.
On 18 November, she set sail for England . In the ensuing
days she defeated five British men-of-war and captured
and scuttled 12 English merchant ships, salvaging only the
rum aboard each.
By 26 January, her powder and shot were exhausted.
Nevertheless, although unarmed she made a night raid up
the Firth of Clyde in Scotland . Her landing party captured
a whiskey distillery and transferred 40,000 gallons of
single malt Scotchaboard by dawn. Then she headed
home.
The U. S. S. Constitution arrived in Boston on 20
February 1799, with no cannon shot, no food, no powder,
no rum, no wine, no whiskey, and 38,600 gallons of
water .
GO NAVY!
The Laws of Life 1. Law of Mechanical Repair - After your hands become
coated with grease, your nose will begin to itch & you'll have to
pee.
2. Law of Gravity - Any tool, nut, bolt, screw, when dropped,
will roll to the least accessible place in the universe.
3. Law of Probability - The probability of being watched is
directly proportional to the stupidity of your act.
4. Law of Random Numbers - If you dial a wrong number,
you never get a busy signal; someone always answers.
6. Variation Law - If you change lines (or traffic lanes), the
one you were in will always move faster than the one you are in
now.
7. Law of the Bath - When the body is fully immersed in water,
the telephone rings.
8.Law of Close Encounters - The probability of meeting
someone you know INCREASES dramatically when you are
with someone you don't want to be seen with.
9. Law of the Result - When you try to prove to someone that a
machine won't work, IT WILL!!!
10. Law of Biomechanics - The severity of the itch is inversely
proportional to the reach.
11. Law of the Theater & Hockey Arena - At any event, the
people whose seats are furthest from the aisle, always arrive
last. They are the ones who will leave their seats several times
to go for food, beer, or the toilet & who leave early before the
end of the performance or the game is over. The folks in the
aisle seats come early, never move once, have long gangly legs
or big bellies & stay to the bitter end of the performance. The
aisle people also are very surly folk.
12. The Coffee Law - As soon as you sit down to a cup of hot
coffee, your boss will ask you to do something which will last
until the coffee is cold.
13. Murphy's Law of Lockers - If there are only 2 people in a
locker room, they will have adjacent lockers.
14. Law of Physical Surfaces - The chances of an open-faced
jelly sandwich landing face down on a floor, are directly
correlated to the newness and cost of the carpet or rug.
15. Law of Logical Argument - Anything is possible IF you
don't know what you are talking about.
16. Brown's Law of Physical Appearance - If the clothes fit,
they're ugly.
17. Oliver's Law of Public Speaking -- A Closed mouth
gathers no feet!!
18. Wilson's Law of Commercial Marketing Strategy - As
soon as you find a product that you really like, they will stop
making it, OR the store will stop selling it!!
19. Doctors' Law - If you don't feel well, make an appointment
to go to the doctor, by the time you get there you'll feel better.
But don't make an appointment, and you'll stay sick.
ROTARY GRACE
Oh Lord and giver of all good
We thank thee for our daily food
May Rotary friends and Rotary ways
Help us to serve thee all our days
NEXT WEEK’S MUSTER
May 28—No meeting, trans-
ferred to May 31
May 31—Rotaract Charter
Night, 6.30pm at Murwil-
lumbah Golf Club. Come
with a fancy hat.
Duty Officers Not required
Apologies and guests must be phoned or faxed to Noel Graham Farm Machinery by 2.00 pm on the day of the meeting or meal paid for. Phone 6672 2555 or fax 6672 2063.
Any late apologies or invitees (after 2.pm) must be phoned direct to Hot Wok Restaurant 6672 4041.
Rotary websites
Club This is the new web site. www.murwillumbah-central-rotary.org.au Club (Facebook) http://www.facebook.com/murwillumbah.central.rotary District—www.rotary9640.org Australia—www.rotary.org.au International—www.rotary.org
Meeting Make-up locations Murwillumbah Monday 6.00pm
Greenhills Reception Lounge Mt Warning AM Wednesday 6.45am
Imperial Hotel
South Tweed Monday 6.30pm South Tweed Sports Club
Tweed Coast Contact for details
Kingscliff Tuesday 6.15pm Cudgen Leagues Club
Coolangatta Tweed Thursday 6.00pm
Greenmount Resort Mullumbimby. Thursday
1st & 3rd—7am Sandbar Café, Brunswick Hd
2nd & 4th—7pm Brunswick Bowls Club
On-Line - Rotary Eclub Next Gen Qld Australia
www.rotaryeclubnextgen.org
Coming programs details
May 28—No meeting, transferred to May 31
May 31—Rotaract Charter Night, 6.30pm at Murwillumbah Golf
Club. Come with a fancy hat.
Jun 4—ROMAC Bike Bash Presentation Dinner
Jun 11—Membership Night Drinks & Nibbles
Jun 18—Wayne Donnelly, Hypnotherapist
Jun 25—Club Changeover Night—Partners Night
Jul 2—Club Night with AG Anne Egan
Jul 9—Membership conducted by Margaret Rickard,
District Membership Secretary
Jul 16—Youth conducted by Simone Wong, District Youth
Secretary
Duty Officers
May 28—Not required
Jun 4—Bryan Threlfall & John Stainlay
Jun 11—Not required
Jun 18—Len & Judy Mason
Jun 25—Not required
Birthdays— May 23 Len Mason
May 24 Wal Budd
May 25 Tony Worrad
May 26 John Hill
May 26 Dorothy Budd
Anniversaries— May 24 Wal & Dorothy Budd May 27 Ray & Gloria Evans
The Club Song
We‘ve come to introduce you to the Murwillumbah Central boys,
The way you know that we‘re around is when you hear the noise,
There‘s tenors, basses, inbetweens, and some just here for show,
But all the same we‘ll sing to you, so boys just ‗Let ‗er go‘.
When Governor Georgie, gave us our charter,
He kissed our Rotaryannes to make it right,
We‘ve come to greet you, because we‘re after,
All the fun and fellowship that‘s going tonight.
So put it there!
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