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The Rotary Club of Flemington Inc. Club Number 24401— Chartered 29 April 1987
2017-2018 3 February
February is Peace & Conflict Resolution Month in Rotary
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"Coming together is a beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working together is success." --Henry Ford
This week we formally inducted Anne Heyes as a member. Anne has been part of our Rotary family for some time, and was a great support for the Community Connects Forum last year. She is a community volunteer and a potter and a fabulous addition to the Arts Festival Project Team. Anne was accompanied by her friend, and former Flemington Rotarian Edith Chen. Welcome Edith. We also welcomed as Guest Speakers, our 2017 RYLA participants, Cathy King and Kim Nguyen who spoke about their experience. One of the pillars of RLYA is: “what happens on RYLA stays on RYLA” so they could only speak in general terms. They were surprised by the very strong program, run by youth volunteers, which ran from 7am to 8pm every day. The Challenge by Choice concept developed their leadership skills, but also their self awareness and understanding of their perceptions of the world and themselves. They strongly support the program and highly recommend we continue to support young people to attend. Charles Brass, a Director of the Futures Foundation visited us today, having been referred by Susie Cole, President of the Rotary Club of Prahran. Charles is a former teacher, and spoke of his work with the Fu-tures Foundation. Charles gave us an overview of his work and took questions as well. We hope to see him back with us again soon. http://futuresfoundation.org.au/ President Sam reminded everyone of the International Women's Day breakfast at Palladium at Crown on Wednesday March 7th, Lesley is organising a table, please RSVP. He also sought interest in attending the 40th Anniversary celebrations of the Rotary Club of West Footscray, one of our cluster clubs. This is February 24th at the Royal Yacht Club, Williamstown. Donations in Kind has an Open Day on Saturday February 24th and our club traditionally runs the BBQ. All members are encouraged to attend during the day, and see just how vast the shed is, the items available for distribution overseas and locally, and an idea of the projects supported. See flyer page 5
President Sam Nicol with Anne Heyes and sponsor Lesley McCarthy.
Anne Heyes with friend, former Rotarian Edith Chen who introduced Anne to Rotary.
RYLA participants Cathy King and Kim Nguyen;
Cathy and Kim with Youth Director Del King {no relation} Kim with Lesley McCarthy
The items to be discussed and voted on are as follows: Meeting times. As per the forum held on December 9th it was proposed to start meetings 15 minutes earlier allowing for more time for speakers and club business, and to allow members needing to go to work to leave in time. Motion: That meetings will commence at 7.30am with members encouraged to arrive for 7.15am to allow for conversation and organization. Item for discussion: 1. Venue 2. Costs for meeting venue and thus breakfast fee for members. 3. Cost for Continental breakfast. 4. Do we continue to hold a Sergeants Session and run a raffle? Currently these two elements are subsidizing the meeting room hire. 5. Blue Moon events. These are held when there are 5 Wednesdays in a month. Should they be purely social and guest speaker opportunities or should they be run as a formal meeting? 6. Guest Speakers. Are speakers too frequent or not frequent enough? Currently monthly meetings are planned as 2 speakers, one fellowship event and one project planning/.Board reports. 7. Do we need to meet weekly at Quest? Could 2 meetings each month be held elsewhere eg Mount Alexander College Breakfast Club, Wingate Avenue, Flemington Community Centre, Vocational visit etc? 8. Fundraising opportunities other than the Op Shops and BBQs? 9. Members ideas for projects.
CLUB FORUM Wednesday February 14th
Dear fellow Rotarians As we pass the halfway point of this Rotary year, it’s time to take stock of what we’ve achieved so far and what we still have to do. The Rotary Citation is not only an honor, but also a useful tool that helps clubs plan their service. Club leaders will receive an achievement guide by email in mid-March, with valuable resources to help you reach your goals. If you’re on track to receive a citation, congratulations! Your club is well on its way to a very productive year. Here in Evanston, we are working hard to achieve the goals that Rotarians have laid out for us. In a Rotary-wide survey of Rotarians and Rotaractors, 90% of respondents asked for improved training, better methods to connect with other clubs, more planning resources, and better online tools. In response, your 2016 Council on Legislation passed a $4 dues increase that is now allowing us to invest in the improved resources, processes, and technology you’ve asked for. One of the many improvements we’ve made (and are continuing to make) has been to Rotary Club Central, which has been completely redesigned to be faster and easier to navigate. As you already know, this year we are asking all Rotary clubs to submit two numbers to Rotary: the number of volunteer hours worked and the money invested in service. The fastest and easiest way to submit these numbers is through Rotary Club Central. If you’re already tracking your projects using Rotary Club Central, make sure you’ve entered the number of volunteer hours and amount spent for each project you’re tracking. Otherwise, remember to enter those two key numbers in the Goal Center, under the Rotary Citation tab. On 23 January we unveiled changes to the global grant reporting section of the Grant Center. You’ll find that the report has an updated look, its content has been aligned with the global grant application, and the financial portion will be much simpler to use. We hope these changes will make it easier for clubs to report on the tremendous work that they accom-plish through global grants. One of the new initiatives I’m most excited about in this Rotary year is the Group Cultural Exchange program, a type of Rotary Friendship Exchange that brings together international teams of Rotarians, non-Rotarians, and young professionals. Contact your district’s Rotary Friendship Exchange Committee Chair for more information about exchange opportunities through your district. If you have questions, contact [email protected]. Depending on where you are in the world, it may be the right time to plant your club’s trees. Not only is planting trees one of the best things you can do for the environment, it also brings you one step closer to your Rotary Citation. Be sure to plant your trees by 22 April (Earth Day), and take care of the trees you’ve planted until they’re thriving on their own. There’s still time to register for one of six Presidential Peacebuilding Conferences designed to help us better understand the connections between Rotary’s six areas of focus and our commitment to building peace. The conferences will be hosted between February and June in different cities across North America, Europe, Australia, and the Middle East. Looking ahead, it’s not too early to start planning your trip to the Rotary International Convention in Toronto, Canada on 23-27 June 2017. Register online by 31 March to receive the discounted pre-registration rate, and find Inspiration Around Every Corner in Toronto! We all know that Rotary would not be the organisation it is without the dedication of our club presidents, district governors, coordinators, directors, trustees, and other leaders all over the world. Because of your hard work, Rotary is truly Making a Difference in the world, so thank you. Sincerely, Ian Riseley Rotary Club of Sandringham, Australia Rotary International President, 2017-18
Rotary International President Ian Riseley
A TASTE OF HARMONY 2018 ~ March 19 - 29 ~ www.tasteofharmony.org.au A Taste of Harmony is Australia's largest cultural diversity campaign. For two weeks in March, Rotary Clubs across Australia and New Zealand will be invited to host an event celebrating cultural diversity in their community. “I have been involved in many A Taste of Harmony events and have seen first-hand the value of sharing stories over food to strengthen community understanding and build new networks. Promoting A Taste of Harmony within Rotary clubs and communities is yet another great way to continue to build on the success that the program is experiencing” Del King, Community Service Chair, Rotary District 9800
When: Host an event anytime between March 19 – 29. How: There’s no cost to be involved and it’s quick and easy to register online. What: Clubs are encouraged to get creative with A Taste of Harmony . Rotarians can
share a plate of food from their cultural background and invite a speaker to talk about the importance of social cohesion and why a program like a A Taste of Harmony matters.
Rotarians are also invited to host A Taste of Harmony event in their own workplaces. In 2017 over 6,200 workplace events were held across the country involving over 347,000 people. 2018 is the 10th anniversary of A Taste of Harmony. What next? It’s important to register your event online at www.tasteofharmony.org.au to access
fantastic event resources and ideas for your A Taste of Harmony event. If you have any questions contact Gail Virgona at A Taste of Harmony.
[email protected] or call 0411 420 019
Instagram @aj276413
I wanted to remind you about the opportunity to invest in the career development of young professionals through New Generations Service Exchange. Quoting Rotary International;
"Exposure to different cultures ranks as one of the most powerful ways to promote international understanding and peace. The Rotary New Generations Service Exchange program provides university students and young employees with the opportunity to meet people from other countries and to experience new cultures and career opportunities through the lens of a different culture, planting the seeds for a lifetime of international understanding.
The NGSE adds to Rotary’s programs to support young adults in their development. As other youth programs do, the NGSE radiates into other Avenues and Programs. The program offers numerous benefits to its young partici-pants and their Rotarian hosts and mentors, as well as to the community at large. Through New Generations Ser-vice Exchange, participants learn firsthand about life in another country, its educational system and the world of work. As their concept of the world expands, they mature and develop a deeper understanding of themselves, oth-ers and the world.
Immersion in another country’s cultural system enhances their academic, vocational and personal growth. Host clubs and families and the entire community are enriched by extended, friendly contact with someone from a differ-ent culture." This is a vocationally oriented development opportunity for 18 to 30 year old candidates, either inbound or outbound. In some respects it is similar to youth exchange and uses some of the same protocols regarding roles and responsibilities. But it has some important differences too. The Child Protection legislative requirements are less onerous, the participants are generally much more mature and able to look after themselves, the duration is negotiable typically in the 4 to 12 week range, and it is not necessarily reciprocal. So in a nutshell, much easier from a home hosting view point. Finally instead of having to arrange schooling the host club does have the challenge of arranging suitable vocational experience for an inbound exchangee. Though it is a relatively new program, NGSE is well established in several NSW Districts (See link to D9670) but less so in Victoria. In D9800 we are aiming to appoint an NGSE Coordinator soon. In the meantime we have had one NGSE visit from D 1920 in Germany for two months with Hannah Weigl a tertiary music student studying opera. It was a great experience for Hannah and for her hosts. We are now in discussion with a German district about a reciprocal visit by local young opera singers, and with a French district about a potential inbound exchange staying international business. An NGSE can be in any field, for example the participants from D9670 have been in political science, mathematics, environmental science, journalism, and so on. The sort of candidates we should consider would be akin to those we might have selected for the old GSE program. http://www.rotary9670.org.au/SitePage/new-generations-service-exchange-(ngse)/new-generations-service-exchange-(ngse) If your club would like to know more about this program, please get in touch. Alan Seale Chair D9800 Vocational Service [email protected]
New Generations Service Exchange
This “win win” is so unusual I am following it up by email with you after our meeting at DIK last night. It is a great opportunity to connect with their schools with the gift of a beautiful and very special offering, all the while supporting our Donations in Kind store. In my opinion and from what school professional friends tell me, if Rotarians come to a school with an open and receptive willingness to get involved, there are exciting ways to be of help in the school community. For example, Phil Rowell and his friends at the Rotary Club of Brighton North help in the class rooms listening to children read. Phil listened to a little boy last year for an hour a week and his reading levels shot up from 6 to 21. Homework clubs, breakfast clubs, environmental awareness programs and of course our youth scholarship and programs are all exciting possibilities. These then create friendships between Rotarians and teachers, parents and the possibilities go on.
These brand new dictionaries (with a complimentary digital edition) donat-ed by OfficeMax have a retail value today on the internet of $90.
“This fifth edition of the Macquarie, measuring a new awareness of environment and fragility, will mark a turning of the tide in our
consciousness, in the span of our response, in the way we give voice to place – and place to voice”.
Her Excellency Ms Quentin Bryce, Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia
What a stunning gift to take to a School Principal as a conversation starter between a Rotary Club and a School, particularly at the start of the school year. In the left of the fly leaf will be Rotary’s four way test, and on the right a fitting acknowledgment of the gift from the Rotary Club to the school.
Clubs can contribute what they will for such an elegant and eloquent tome. Every dollar they do will fund running costs of their own Donations of Kind warehouse. Sales on the open day 24th February. We have 120 dictionaries donated by OfficeMax and if Clubs were to purchase them for $50 each $6000 would be in DIK kitty…if Clubs were to purchase them for $100 each $12000….WOW! That would be a month’s oper-ating costs covered. Bronwyn Stephens Rotary Club of Melbourne South District Governor 2018-2019
Rotary for me allows a person to take an idea to help another person, a community or the whole world… and for like minded people to join them to make it happen.
Dictionaries to fund Donations in Kind
100 fellowships for fully funded university training in peace and conflict resolution, are now available
Through application of their training, study, networking, and practice Rotary Peace Fel-lows become leaders and catalysts for peace and conflict resolution.
Many go on to careers in national governments, NGOs, the military, law enforcement, peace education, media, international organizations like the United Nations and World Bank, and grass roots organisations working in communities. Rotary International is committed to this program. Since 2002 more than 1,100 graduates have been trained.
THE ROTARY PEACE FELLOWSHIP INCLUDES: • Tuition and fees • Room and board • Round-trip transportation • Internship/field study expenses • Bursary for living expenses TWO YEAR MASTERS DEGREE Up to two years of fully funded graduate study at an internationally recognised program in England (University of Brad-ford), Japan (International Christian University), Sweden (Uppsala University), or United States (Duke and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill). THREE MONTH PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE Designed for mid-career professionals already working in the field of peace and conflict resolution. This fully funded course at Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok offers a mix of theory and practical skills in both a classroom environment and in the field.
ELIGIBILITY AND SELECTION CRITERIA
Applicants for Rotary Peace Fellowships must have the following: • A strong commitment to peacebuilding demonstrated through professional and academic achievements • Excellent leadership skills • Proficiency in English • For the master’s program, a bachelor’s degree or equivalent, plus three years of full-time relevant work experience • For the certificate program, a strong academic background, plus five years of full-time relevant work experience
HOW TO APPLY Rotary Peace Fellows are selected through a competitive worldwide process. REVIEW: The entire application online at www.rotary.org/en/peace-fellowships SPEAK TO: A Rotarian that you know CONTACTS: Rob Helme at [email protected] or 0402 299 492 Charles Allen (Peace Fellow alumni 2010) at [email protected] or 0457 504 495 Bob Fels at [email protected] or (03) 5989 2455
DISTRICT 9800 District 9800 has recruited and mentored more successful Rotary Peace Fellow applicants than any other district, worldwide. On-line applications for study require District endorsement and close on 15th May 2018. Is there someone that you know who might benefit from this program? Please circulate this flyer to them.
Bookings for the conference will close soon - Only 30 spots left - don't miss out book now
www.rotaryconference.org.au
Club, Cluster and District Calendar
DATE EVENT Location CONTACT PERSON
FEBRUARY IS PEACE AND CONFLICT RESOLUTION MONTH IN ROTARY
Wednesday 14th February
Weekly Meeting
CLUB FORUM
Quest Conference Centre Cnr Smithfield & Epsom Road Flemington 7.30am
Apologies to Lesley 0417532259 or Sam
Tuesday 20th February
BOARD MEETING 6PM
Flemington-Kensington Bowls Club, Smithfield Rd.
Lesley 0417 532259 Sam
Wednesday 21st February
Weekly Meeting Quest Conference Centre Cnr Smithfield & Epsom Road Flemington 7.30am
Apologies to Lesley 0417532259 or Sam
Saturday 24th February OPEN DAY DONATIONS IN KIND
400 Somerville Road West Footscray
See flyer [email protected] Laurie Fisher 0428 550 574
Wednesday 28th February
Weekly Meeting Quest Conference Centre Cnr Smithfield & Epsom Road Flemington 7.30am
Apologies to Lesley 0417532259 or Sam
MARCH IS WATER AND SANITATION MONTH IN ROTARY
Wednesday 7th March
Weekly Meeting Quest Conference Centre Cnr Smithfield & Epsom Road
Apologies to Lesley 0417532259 or Sam
Wednesday 7th March
International Womens Day Breakfast
Palladium at Crown, 7am http://rotaryiwdbreakfast.org.au/
Wednesday 14th March
Weekly Meeting Quest Conference Centre Cnr Smithfield & Epsom Road Flemington 7.30am
Apologies to Lesley 0417532259 or Sam
Friday 16th March to Sunday 18th March
DISTRICT CONFERENCE Warrnambool rotaryconference.org.au/register.html
Wednesday 21st March
Weekly Meeting Quest Conference Centre Cnr Smithfield & Epsom Road Flemington 7.30am
Apologies to Lesley 0417532259 or Sam
Wednesday 28th March
Weekly Meeting Quest Conference Centre Cnr Smithfield & Epsom Road Flemington 7.30am
Apologies to Lesley 0417532259 or Sam
Friday 30th March GOOD FRIDAY
APRIL IS MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH MONTH IN ROTARY
Monday 2nd April EASTER MONDAY
Wednesday 4th April
Weekly Meeting 7.30am
Quest Conference Centre Cnr Smithfield & Epsom Road
Apologies to Lesley 0417532259 or Sam
The Rotary Club of Flemington meets for breakfast on a Wednesday morning, 7.15am for a 7.30 start. Meetings conclude by 8.45am. Link to Google Map We meet at the Quest Apartments in the Conference Room, Epsom Road, Flemington near the corner of Smithfield, Racecourse and Ascot Vale Roads.
President: Sam Nicol
RI President: Ian H. S. Riseley Rotary Club of Sandringham, Victoria
District Governor: Peter Frueh
Assistant Governor, Gateway East: Henry Brockman
Contact us at: rotaryflemington.org.au/ Flemington Opportunity Shop —444 Racecourse Road, Flemington. Manager: Sam Nicol 0475 866 086 Werribee Fit4 Use Store —2/135 Railway Ave, Werribee. Manager—Lorry Rowe 0403 323 512 [email protected]
