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29th April,

2014

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Rotary Club of Gisborne

Rotary District 9800 - Club Number 18323 Reg. No. A0031618X

Chartered 17th

May, 1977

PO Box 292

Gisborne

Victoria 3437

gisborne@rotarydistrict9800.org

www.gisbornerotary.org.au

In this issue:

Rotary Down Under 1

facts and figures The President’s message 2

2014 Global MS Dinner 3

Gisborne Rotary Office 4

Bearers

Important dates 4

Duty roster 4

Kaye’s corner 5

Café International 2014 6

District 9800 basic 7

education & literacy

project appeal

Club meetings 8 - 9

Note taking 10

Club Honour Roll 11

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As Rotarians around the world

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few facts you might have missed

and get the lowdown on what

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Hi fellow Rotarians and Friends of

Rotary.

Since our last Club bulletin we have

regrettably had to postpone the MR

Challenge event. The reasons for this

decision have been well documented

so they don’t need to be covered here.

Suffice to say that the Club’s Board

members support the decision and that

we will advise of a new date for later

this year.

Meanwhile, during April we have

inducted two new Club members –

Murray Veitch and Brendan Watters.

A sincere welcome to you both! We

are also fortunate in that both men

bring a wealth of Rotary experience

with them. Gentlemen, we all look

forward to you both playing an active

part in fund raising, in having fun

with us and in learning of your ideas

for the ongoing success of our Club.

Earlier this month, we also hosted the

Club’s two successfully nominated

National Youth Science Forum

attendees – Jessica Li and Rory

Sutherland. As our guest speakers it

was obvious that they were great

ambassadors during their experience

at the Forum. They each outlined their

exposure to a wide range of scientific

fields during their week at the Forum

in Canberra. Their presentation

concluded with a thank you to our

Club for helping them make an

informed decision about their careers

and to realise their potential.

That brings us to last week where we

once again welcomed Steve Myall as

our guest speaker. As an experienced

magistrate, Steve presented a very

insightful view of the current and

proposed new parole and suspended

sentence laws. Steve mentioned that

the option to provide a suspended

sentence to a convicted person will be

removed from Sept. 2014.

The President’s message

Finally last Friday a number of

Rotarians joined me at the Gisborne

cenotaph to commemorate ANZAC

Day. On a beautiful autumn morning

a large number of locals attended to

remember the sacrifice of our men

and women across all wars.

We now move to May and with it

comes our 37th

anniversary as a

Rotary Club. Pat and her committee

would like to hear from you with

ideas to help make the night fun and

enjoyable. This coming Tuesday in

place of our normal meeting some

members will be attending

International House for our

presentation of the Peter Read

Scholarship.

I look forward to your company

when we all meet again on May 6th

to

hear Ann Hudson present her version

of the Rotarian behind the Badge.

As always, I look forward to your

company this coming Tuesday.

Written by Phil Yarwood

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2014 Global MS Dinner

Date: Wednesday May 21, 2014

Time: 7.00 for 7.30pm start

Venue: Fredricks 980 Mt Alexander Rd Essendon North

Price: $45pp includes two course dinner and tea or coffee

Drinks at Bar Prices

Complimentary Glass of Champagne on arrival

Fabulous Wednesday evening filled with speakers, entertainment, auction, “Door Prize” and raffle.

“Kiss MS Goodbye”

Wear Something Red

Guest speakers:

Howard Florey Institute

MS Ambassador

Entertainment: TBC

Funds raised go to MSA projects, MSRA and MSIF

RSVP May 16th, 2014 to Barry Coleman at bgdcoleman@optusnet.com.au or 0427852062

Or enquiries@fredricksrestaurant.com.au or 0393793247

Any Auction or Raffle Items would be appreciated.

RAGMSA Rotarian Action Group of

Multiple Sclerosis Awareness

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29th

April

Visit to International House to

present the Peter Read Scholarship.

6th

May

Ann Hudson: the Rotarian behind

the badge.

10th

May

Café International Dinner & Show

at International House, Melb Uni.

13th

May

Club Charter Celebration.

21st May

MS Global Dinner.

Important dates

22nd

December

Ann Hudson Crichton

25th

December

Wendy Harrison

Birthdays

Cashier

Apr Ann Hudson

May Peter Gardner

Emergency/Welcome

Apr Rodney Harrison

May Michael Rose

Regalia

Apr Doug Wingett

May Terry Hopley

Rotarians if you are unable to cover

your duties, either weekly or

monthly, please make arrangements

with another Rotarian to swap.

Duty Roster

30th

April

Graham & Michelle Hackett

10th

May

Patti & Phil Yarwood

12th

May

Sam & John Turner

Anniversaries

Nil CLUB EXECUTIVE

President:

Phillip Yarwood

Vice President:

PP Michael

Wiedermann

President Elect:

PP Andrew Hall

Secretary:

Dennis Franklin

Treasurer:

PP Dick Barker

DIRECTORS

Club Service

PP Pat Bialobrzeski

Community Service

Diana Taurins

New Generations

Patti Yarwood

International Service

PP Martin Taurins

Vocational Service

PP Andrew Hall

Membership/

Public Relations

PP Barry Wills KEY ROLES

Foundation Chair

Samantha Turner

Public Officer

Dennis Franklin

On-To-Conference

Vacant

Challenge Event

Chair

PP Michael

Wiedermann

RYE Counselor

Terry Hopley

Please submit all bulletin articles

and photos to mh@aia.vic.edu.au

to ensure publication in the Club’s

next bulletin. Thank you.

The Rotary Club of Gisborne

meets every Tuesday at the

Gisborne Golf Club at 6.45pm for

a 7.15pm start.

To advise of guests or record an

apology for non-attendance please

telephone 5428 4483 BEFORE

1.00PM MONDAY.

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Kaye’s corner

We are in Salzburg now, off to Vienna on the train tomorrow.

The weather has been beautiful up until the last few days when it turned very cold. Top today of 4

degrees! You can probably tell by the photo (see above) it is freezing!

We did a walking tour of Salzburg old town and one of the spots has the oldest restaurant in Europe,

guess who meets there? They probably listen to Mozart's music also because everywhere you go in

Salzburg is Mozart.

Written by Kaye Jones

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INTERNATIONAL HOUSE

THE UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE

With great pleasure, International House and the student community invites you to…

Café International 2014

Join us on a journey of intrigue and luxury, as we explore exotic destinations and cultures from all over

the world. Come aboard the Orient Express, and experience 126 years of world-renowned sophistication

and excitement in a night of entertainment, and adventure.

As is our annual tradition, students from our community will provide an evening of entertainment

and fine dining.

Don’t miss out on the wonderful showcase of this year’s talented students! Reflecting our dedication

to the wider community, 30% of the profits generated from this year’s Café will be donated to End

Polio Now, with the remainder going towards the International House Student Club.

Café International will be held on Saturday, 10th May 2014, at International House, 241 Royal

Parade, Parkville, VIC 3052.

Dress to impress, cultural clothing encouraged

Doors will open at 6:30pm for pre-dinner drinks and light refreshments.

Dinner and the show will commence promptly at 7:15 pm.

Tickets cost AUD $82.00 per person, inclusive of a three-course meal, beverages and a night of

spectacular entertainment.

Please email us at ihouse2014cafe@gmail.com or call our Café Communications Officers, James Labrum

on 0434-301-205 or Monica Mui on 0403-140-586.

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2014 Rotary Illuminated -

DISTRICT ASSEMBLY

Please help us implement our

2nd District 9800 Basic Education and Literacy Project by …

purchasing, donating and collecting materials and goods related to

learning how to write and the teaching of writing.

We need pens, pencils, textas, crayons, rulers, sharpeners, erasers,

exercise books, scrap books, packets of lined writing paper, note pads,

photocopying paper, pencil cases etc.

Bring them along to the Basic Education and Literacy Stall in the

Tabcorp Rotary Illuminated District Assembly Market Place – 1st

Floor (beside the Registration Desk) on May 18th.

Last year we collected around 1,200 books and this year our goal is to collect

over 1,500 writing related items. It would be a wonderful show of our

commitment to “Literacy for All” if every club made a contribution of 209

items; and it would certainly help to address the problems faced by the

hundreds of thousands of individuals around the world who have never learnt to

write and are therefore unable to record their ideas, thoughts, understandings

and feelings for others to read.

Bronwen Scarffe – District 9800 Basic Education and Literacy Chair. 2013 2014 For further details contact bronwenscarffe@harboursat.com.au

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Club meeting: 15th April

Above: (left to right) Pres. Phil, Murray, Brendan & PP John.

Above: (left to right) Jessica Li, our very own Rotarian Ann Ireland & Rory Sutherland.

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Steve Myall, a magistrate at the Sunshine Magistrate’s Court, was our guest speaker last week.

He spoke about the new rules governing our parole system. For example, a six year sentence with parole after

four years is now different to the old system.

Felons have to apply for parole after the four year term has been completed. As a result, it could take many

months before parole is granted.

Unfortunately our jails are currently overcrowded. Therefore, offenders are kept in cells at police stations for

longer periods.

In addition, help with rehabilitation whilst incarcerated is unlikely. Consequently, it is highly likely that

people will re-offend.

Steve gave us many examples of problems with the penal system.

Members remain after the meeting and Steve answered many of their questions.

Written by PP Rodney Harrison

Club meeting: 22nd April

Below: (left to right) Pres. Phil, Steve & PP Rodney.

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Note taking

When we look back on our lives,

we think about what we have

done, what we have achieved, the

challenges we have faced and

how we have overcome the many

adversities on the road to

accomplishing our goals and

dreams. Importantly, as

Rotarians, we think about how

we have been of service to others.

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Rotary Club of Gisborne Honour Roll

Charter Members:

Rodney Harrison PHF

Alan Hobbs PHF

Previous Presidents:

1977/78: Fred Barnett

1978/79: Don Langley

1979/80: Gerry Bethell

1980/81: Fritz Boegel

1981/82: Glenn Fouse

1982/83: Ken Maxfield

1983/84: David Ell

1984/85: Reg Ellis

1985/86: Ian Chippendale

1986/87: Stuart Douglas

1987/88: Rob Payne

1988/89: Peter Hollibone

1989/90: Alan Hobbs

1990/91: Peter Lamping

1991/92: Reg Ellis

1992/93: Martin Taurins

1993/94: Alan Wilcox

1994/95: Fritz Boegel

Previous Presidents:

1995/96: Carl Schiller

1996/97: Kevin Johnston

1997/98: Vanda Mullen

1993/94: Alan Wilcox

1994/95: Fritz Boegel

1995/96: Carl Schiller

1996/97: Kevin Johnston

1997/98: Vanda Mullen

1998/99: Jacek Bialobrzeski

1999/00: John Scott

2000/01: Elaine Gregory

2001/02: Barbara Fletcher

2002/03: Pat Bialobrzeski

2003/04: Keith Hallett

2004/05: Martin Taurins

2005/06: Andrew Hall

2006/07: Caroline Lee

2007/08: Pat Bialobrzeski

2008/09: Barry Wills

2009/10: Michael

Wiedermann

2010/11: Philip Kudnig

2011/12: John Scott

2012/13: John Scott

Paul Harris Fellows:

1982: Fred Barnett

1987: Glenn Fouse

1989: Alan Hobbs

1993: Val Barnett

1995: Margaret Hobbs

1996: Peter Lamping

1998: Fritz Boegel, Peter Reade

1999: Frances Wearne, Olive Gibson

2000: Rodney Harrison, Diane Boegel

2002: Haidi Katala, Peter Wearne

2003: Martin Taurins

2004: Pat Bialobrzeski, Jacek

Bialobrzeski

2005: Elaine Gregory, Vanda Mullen

2007: Diana Taurins

2008: Andrew Hall, Barry Wills, Barry

Mullen

2009: Barbara Fletcher, Richard Barker

2010: Peter Lamping (sapphire),

Graeme Millar

2011: John Scott, Kaye Jones, Richard

Barker (sapphire)

2012: Michael Wiedermann, Jacek

Bialobrzeski (sapphire)

2013: Martin Taurins (sapphire),

Pat Bialobrzeski (sapphire)

The Fred Barnett Rotary Award:

2005: PP Elaine Gregory PHF

2006: Barry Wills

2007: Peter Reade PHF

2008: Michael Wiedermann

2009: Kay Jones

2010: Pat Bialobrzeski

2011: Vanda Mullen

2012: Andrew Hall

2013: John Scott

The Royce Abbey Award:

2011: Phil Yarwood