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VOL. 57 NO. 26
24 DECEMBER 2015
MEETS THURSDAYS
6pm for 6:30pm
@ THE FOUNDRY HOTEL
“Connect to the Community”
Welcome to this week’s edition of the Signpost Our last meeting for 2015 saw members and partners come together to enjoy a delicious two course meal
prepared by our hosts at the Foundry Arms for our last time in the Platinum Room. It will be a shame that
this wonderful venue as we now know it will not be around for very much longer as the complex
commences some new renovations.
The highlight of the evening was provided by our special guest in Father Rob Galea who entertained us with
his wonderful singing and provided us with some thought provoking messages around the theme of
Christmas. I would like to thank Matthew for arranging to have Father Rob join us. Perhaps there may be
some opportunity for our club to assist him with a mutually agreeable community project at a future time.
Remember our Club Motto is- Connect to the Community.
Also three of the four new members made a presentation of $1000 to the Our Shed in Eaglehawk as part of
their initiation program into the workings of Rotary. Norm Beams, a man who has undergone some major
traumas in his life, mainly as a result of a car accident he incurred in his 20’s, received this donation on
behalf of Our Shed. Norm very bravely stood up in front of strangers and explained the importance Our
Shed has been in making his life more bearable and praised its staff and its volunteers. If you are ever in
Eaglehawk it is well worth a visit to see the good things happening in what can only be described as very old
and a under resourced facility. Also Norm’s garden is a real credit to him and is well worth a look. Just two
doors down from the Courthouse Pub!
Our outgoing exchange student, namely Emmaby Barton Grace, gave us a presentation outlining what is in
store for her when she ventures off to Denmark. The initial work Emmaby has already undergone to
familiarize herself with her forthcoming exchange was indeed impressive. We wish her a wonderful and
fulfilling experience and from my meetings with Emmaby I am confident she is going to be a great
ambassador for rotary and our club. We will look forward to her safe return and hearing about her
adventures in a little over one year.
As one exchange experience begins another is soon to end. During January we will wave good bye to Gus
who will head back home to his family and friends in Brazil. I would like to take this opportunity to
congratulate Gus on the no fuss way he has fitted into our club. Also a special thank you to his four
wonderful host families-Gary Pinner and Sharon Pfeiffer, Greg and Kylie Mc Alpine, Geoff and Irene Mc
Kinna and Athol and Jill Fredericks. I am sure you have all been a big part of Gus’s development in the year
he is about to complete in Australia.
January 7 2016 we will begin the second half of the Rotary year with a social gathering at our home at 121
Allies Road Myers Flat. The carvery will be in full swing with a buffet of assorted roasted meats and salads
followed by desserts. It is BYO booze and soft drinks and a chair. Cost will be $20 p.p –any children under 16
are free. Starting 30 minutes later 6.30pm for 7pm but if anyone wants to come early to go yabbying prior
let me know and I will have the nets and meat ready and will point you in the right direction. As it will be
Gus’s last night with us let’s all roll up and give him a good old Aussie send off. I am sure I can come up with
one or two surprises!
On behalf of Betty and myself I will take this opportunity to wish you all a joyful Christmas celebration with
families and look forward to working together again in 2016 to try a bit harder -To be A Gift to The World.
Tony Plant – President Bendigo South Rotary Club
Contents...
PRESIDENT’S REPORT 1
CLUB EVENTS CALENDAR 2
PHOTOBOARD 2
BIRTHDAYS/ANNIVERSARIES 2
DIRECTORY 3
bendigosouthrotary.org.au
PHOTO BOARD
Father Rob Gallea & Rotarian Matthew Scott enjoying our Christmas function Outgoing exchange student Emmaby Barton Grace before her journey to Denmark
ROTARY CLUB OF BENDIGO SOUTH – CALENDAR OF EVENTS
WHEN? WHAT? WHERE?
December Rotary Theme: Disease Prevention and Treatment
Thursday 24th No meeting (Christmas Eve)
Thursday 31st No meeting (New Years Eve)
January Rotary Theme: Vocational Service
Thursday 7th Informal dinner Tony Plants
Thursday 14th Be the best you can - Alex Morgan Caitlin White piano
Foundry Hotel
Thursday 21st Vocation visit Herb farm
Tuesday 26th Australia Day BBQ
Thursday 28th No meeting in lieu of Australia Day BBQ
Birthdays and Induction Anniversaries Happy Birthday to the following Members Bernie Young 5 December Jim Rinaldi 7 December Helene Brown 11 December Bill Ashman 25 December Greg Noonan 28 December Craig Wright 28 December
Happy Induction Anniversary to the following Members Bill Ashman 2 December (Foundation member) Emily Mudge 19 December Cora Fuentes-Mahnic 20 December
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WHO’S WHO? ROTARY INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT: K.R. “RAVI” Ravindran
RI DISTRICT 9800 GOVERNOR: Julie Mason
ASSISTANT GOVERNORS (GOLDFIELDS CLUSTER):
Gary McClure (Goldfields South) & Greg Noonan (Goldfields North)
PRESIDENT: Tony Plant
SECRETARY / CLUB PROTECTION OFFICER: Bernie Young
TREASURER: Greg Noonan
MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT/ P.R: Rod Spitty
COMMUNITY SERVICE: Gary Pinner
CLUB SERVICE: Ros Chenery
ROTARY FOUNDATION: Anne Peace
VOCATION: Ruth O’Connell
YOUTH SERVICES: Matthew Scott
INTERNATIONAL SERVICE: Steven Lee
PROGRAM COORDINATOR: Rod Spitty / Anne Peace
CLUB COMMUNICATIONS: Matthew Scott
SIGNPOST EDITOR- Sue Hawking ([email protected])
THE OBJECT OF ROTARY The object of Rotary is to encourage and foster the
ideal of service as a basis of worthy enterprise and,
in particular, to encourage and foster:
FIRST.
The development of acquaintance as an
opportunity for service;
SECOND.
High ethical standards in business and
professions; the recognition of the worthiness of all
useful occupations; and the dignifying of each
Rotarian’s occupation as an opportunity to serve
society;
THIRD.
The application of the ideal of service in each
Rotarian’s personal, business, and community life;
FOURTH.
The advancement of international understanding,
goodwill, and peace through a world fellowship of
business and professional
persons united in the ideal of service.
THE ROTARY CLUB OF BENDIGO SOUTH
ATTENDANCE OFFICER
ROS CHENERY
TELEPHONE- 0407 802 801
ROTARY CLUB OF BENDIGO SOUTH INFORMATION
THE FOUR WAY TEST
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?
ATTENDANCE &
MAKE UP
OPPORTUNITIES DISTRICT 9800 GOLDFIELDS CLUSTER
ROTARY CLUB MEETINGS
KANGAROO FLAT: Monday 6pm, Rotary
Gateway Park
BENDIGO: Tuesday 12:45pm, Bendigo Club
BENDIGO STRATHDALE: Tuesday 6:15pm,
Nancy Long Dining Room, La Trobe Uni.
BENDIGO NEXT GENERATION: Wednesday
6:30pm, Shamrock Hotel
ECHUCA MOAMA: Tuesday 6pm, Border Inn
Moama
BENDIGO SANDHURST: Wednesday 7am,
BRIT Restaurant
EAGLEHAWK: Wednesday 6pm, Mechanics
Institute
ROCHESTER: Thursday 6pm, The Court House
building, Moore Street (Opp. G. Nelson Motors).
