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Volume 14 Issue 42 30 June, 2014
Rotary Year 2013 – 2014
President: Bob Lambert Vice
President: Matt Pollard
Hon Secretary:
Irene Leung
Hon Treasurer:
John Pocock
President Elect:
Tony Boyd
Rotary International President Ron Burton
District Governor Ross Butterworth
Assistant Governor Bob Slater
Club Avenues of Service
International: Isabel Armer
Community: Ed Brown Club Service: David Shave Foundation: Youth Service:
Tony Boyd Anne Brown
Vocational: Justin Wibrow
Club Protection Off: John Orr
A/g Bulletin Editor: Mark Miller
PLEASE REMEMBER
Apologies and guests to Irene Leung
by Tuesday on 0415 587 088
Hello again everybody,
Last week Tony Boyd and myself were involved with the Change Over ceremonies for our
cluster clubs and we wish the new Presidents all the best for their coming year.
As advised our Change Over is on the 9th
and please register for attendance as soon as you
can via Trybooking.
A big thank you to Matt for presiding over our meeting last week, and an especially big
thanks to David Shave for arranging such an interesting speaker in Simon Mariott. I am sad
to have missed it but Mark’s summary below is excellent reading for those who missed it.
Next week’s speaker Dennis Kelly, also promises to be very interesting and I encourage
you to bring along any friends who may be interested in hearing him speak of his
adventures as a downed aviator in WW11.
I look forward to seeing you all there.
Postal
Address:
P.O.Box 271 Kew East ,
3102, VIC, Australia
Meet Wednesdays
6:30p.m. for 7:00p.m. at
the Amora Hotel 649,
Bridge Road Richmond
Victoria
Tel: 03 9246 1200
Website: http://www.clubrunner.ca/Portal/Home.aspx?accountid=9575
Email: [email protected]
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Speaker: Simon Marriott — 3D Printing
Simon Marriott told us about a new technology that is changing the world of manufacturing—3D printing. Otherwise
known as additive manufacturing or sterolithography.
The technology was invented by an American, Chuck Hull,
in 1983. The idea was for a computer to read digital file
which contains the dimensions of the design, then to build
it by laying down then layers (usually plastic) one on top
of the other. As each layer is laid down, it is solidified.
The technology can be used to build objects, made of a
single piece, which cannot be fabricated in any other way.
3D printing was originally used only by engineers. It has
become very big in automotive manufacturing and the
aerospace industry. It is also very useful to make
prototypes of objects that are being developed for large-scale manufacture. The prototypes can be 'printed' straight
from the design and then tested. If a prototype works, a plant can tool up for large-scale production. If not, back to the
drawing board to design and 'print' another prototype until it is right.
In recent years, 3D printing has become available to consumers. You can buy a small printer at a major appliance store
for around $1,500. In a few years, that will probably halve. Your kids can now design something like a toy boat or a
chess piece on a computer, then print it.
At the high end of the market, large printers cost around $1m. Simon's business uses them to print articles for clients.
Simon outlined some of the many and varied uses of 3D printing:
Museums no longer send articles, like dinosaur bones, to other museums for exhibitions. Instead, they scan
them, email the digital file to their colleagues overseas, who then 'print' a high quality copy and display that.
Designers of all kinds of objects, from mobile phone holders to lampshades, design their product then sell it
online. Those who pay can download a digital file and use it to 'print' the object of their choice.
The armed forces use the technology to produce bullet proof body armour modelled to each soldier's body.
In the aerospace industry, aircraft components can be built of one part and made very light.
In medicine, information from x-rays and body scans are used to 'print' a life-size and perfectly accurate replica
of a part of the body. Surgeons can then study this to plan the best way to carry out an operation.
Also in medicine, the technology can be used to produce prosthetics that perfectly fit a person's body, and to
produce hearing aids and dental braces that fit a person perfectly.
Complex, one piece objects can be printed which cannot be manufactured by any other process. Often they are both
lighter and stronger than objects made by traditional methods. And it is often cheaper. And quicker, too. As a result,
manufacturing is returning to high labour cost countries.
The topic was so fascinating, and the presentation so interesting, that the discussion continued long after the meeting
had formally ended. On behalf of the Club, Matt Pollard expressed our gratitude to Simon. Incidentally, Simon is also a
Rotarian. He has been a member of the Rotary Club of Richmond for 21 years and is a Past President.
President’s and Directors’ Reports
President Bob Lambert and President Elect Tony Boyd were both apologies as they were attending the changeover
function at the Rotary Club of Kew. In their absence, Vice-President Matt Pollard chaired the meeting.
Simon Marriott
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Matt circulated a brochure on the Rotary Leadership Institute, and encouraged new members to attend. We were also
reminded to subscribe to the District 9800 weekly newsletter, Networker. It has much information and is a good read.
Changeover night will be Wednesday 9 July. There will be a three-course meal, wine and soft drinks for $55pp. Please
book through the TryBooking website. Payment by Direct Debit should be made to RC Yarra Bend (BSB: 633000
Account No.: 125276113). Please reference your Name and the Event Date. For further information contact Irene Leung
(Secretary) on 0415 587 088 or 9864 6014, or by email to [email protected].
Next week there will be an advertisement in the Boroondara Leader seeking participants for our mentoring program.
Anne Brown reported on the interviews for NYSF candidates. Two students from Kew High School have been selected.
BIRTHDAYS
6 July Wendy Jahnke Jane Stott
ANNIVERSARIES Tony Boyd
6 July John & Lynette Orr
PROGRAM
2 July Dennis Kelly Bomber Command
9 July Changeover night
MARKET ROSTER
29 June Mark Miller
6 July David Chivers
13 July Irene Leung
20 July Justin Wibrow
27 July David Shave
Meeting
Date 25 June, 2014
Speaker Simon Marriott
Present 15 members
Guests Simon Marriott, Helen Maher, Bambi Price, Fred Price
Apologies William Liew, Bob Lambert, Tony Boyd, Justin Wibrow
Chairperson Matt Pollard Meeting Closed 8.18pm
Door Prize Bill Chow
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Some photos from our meeting of 25 June 2014
Matt Pollard opens the meeting An example of what 3D printing can do
Simon Marriott says kids love 3D printing Isabel Armer and Ed Brown think it is exciting too
Who will win the door prize? Bill Chow!
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Member’s Moment
In William Liew's absence, there was no Member's Moment. Hurry back William. We look forward to hearing from you then. In the meantime, your absence left more time for Simon Marriott's talk!
Thought of the week – Isabel Armer
Q: In what way is friendship like wetting your pants? A: Everyone can see it, but only you can feel it!
Club News - Upcoming Events Event: When and where: Contact:
Camberwell Rotary Art Show
The ATC Building, Swinburne University, Burwood Road, Hawthorn 26 June to 6 July
RC Camberwell Art Show website
District 9800 Changeover Sunday 29 June Bob Lambert
Bomber Command Wednesday, 2 July 2014 6.30pm for 7.00pm Amora Hotel
Rescheduled presentation by Dennis Kelly, veteran of Bomber Command
Woodend Rotary Changeover
Sunday 6 July Tony Boyd
Yarra Bend Rotary Changeover Dinner
Wednesday, 9 July 2014 6.30pm for 7.00pm Amora Hotel $55 per person Book through the TryBooking website.
Irene Leung: 0415 587 088 or 9864
6014, or email [email protected] Pay by direct debit to RC Yarra Bend
BSB: 633000 A/c No.: 125276113. Include name and date.
Useful websites Websites with information about:
The Club’s Bright Future Project in Nepal (at Isabel Armer’s blog);
Rotary Foundation; Rotary partnering and resources.
Websites of other Rotary organisations: RC Yarra Bend;
District 9800; Rotary Downunder; RC Woodend (sister club of RC Kew on Yarra).
Club Meeting Roster
MEETINGS 2 July 9 July 16 July 23 July
Chairman David Shave
Changeover Night—
$55 per person Book through the
TryBooking
William Liew Dario Brosolo
Cashier John Pocock John Pocock John Pocock
Thought & Gong Jane Stott Dario Brosolo Ken Maher
Member’s Moment Ed Brown Ken Maher Bill Chow
Set Up/Pack Up Bill Chow David Shave Clint Sceney
P.S. This is another
useful thing
you can make
with 3D printing
