Rotary Club of Mitcham

Post Office Box 6 Mitcham, Victoria 3132 Australia Meets at Natalie’s Restaurant 669 Whitehorse Road Mitcham 3132

12:30 for 1:00 pm each Tuesday Visitors Welcome

www.rotarymitcham.com

Tuesday 19th July Lunch Meeting at

Natalie’s Restaurant

12:30 pm for 1:00 pm start.

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PAUL HARRIS FELLOW SAPPHIRE AWARD 2002 Bruce Wainwright 2014 Ron Frederick 2004 Tony Gibson 2014 David Murray 2004 John Atkinson 2014 Wayne Lucas 2007 Colin Spencer 2014 John Atkinson

2007 Brian Bergin (†)

2007 Bill Mudford

FOUR AVENUES OF SERVICE AWARD 2000 John Atkinson

AUSTRALIAN ROTARY HEALTH RESEARCH FUND COMPANIONS

1994 Roy Knudson † 1996 Dr Peter Brown † 1999 David Murray

2000 Jean & Ray † Rose 2000 Brian Bergin† 2001 Christine Ryan 2001 Bill Mudford 2001 John Atkinson 2002 Wayne Lucas 2002 Denis Bunn † 2002 Michael Edney† 2002 Peter McPhee 2003 Dawn & Graham Whiteside 2003 Keith Nunn 2004 Brendan Tunstall 2004 Colin Spencer 2005 Fred Wiffrie 2006 Les Marton 2009 Eva Anderson 2009 Sharon Partridge 2010 Jack Butler 2015 Joseph O’Loughlin 2015 Philip Daw 2016 Merle Atkinson

1979 Geoffrey Prior † 1980 Dr John Munro † 1983 Bruce McLaughlin† 1986 Maxwell Bloom † 1988 William Wood† 1988 Alan Fraser 1989 Tony Gibson 1989 David Gawler † 1991 Dr Peter Brown † 1991 Robert McDowell 1991 Bruce Wainwright 1993 Ronald Slattery † 1994 Vic Dye 1995 Fr Kevin Dillon 1995 Kenneth Rose 1997 David Murray 1998 Ian Young 1998 Ron Frederick 1999 Chris & Ian McColl 1999 John Varley † 2000 John Cook

July 2016

Ranjit Matthew 11th July Glenys Spencer 24th July John Atkinson 29th July

Peter & Barbara McPhee 5th July.

Rotary Grace For good food, good fellowship and the opportunity of service through Rotary, we give thanks.

BOARD

President: Dianne Lucas

Past Pres: Ron Frederick

Pres. Elect: John Richard

Secretary: John Atkinson

International: Ron Frederick

Treasurer: Wayne Lucas

Membership: Colin Spencer Joseph O’Loughlin Membership Retention PR & Marketing Colin Spencer Joseph O’Loughlin Community John Richard New Generations: Philip Daw

OTHER PORTFOLIOS

On to Conference: John Richard

Fellowship: Ranjit Matthew and Joseph O’Louglin

International: Ron Frederick

Attendance: John Atkinson

Vocation: Wayne Lucas

Foundation: Joseph O’Loughlin

Bulletin: Colin Spencer Program: Colin Spencer Sergeant: David Murray Club Protection: Ron Frederick

Internet / Website: Colin Spencer

Op Shop: John Atkinson Club Protection: Ron Frederick

Australians all let us rejoice, for we are young and free We’ve golden soil and wealth for toil, our home is girt by sea

Our land abounds in nature’s gifts, of beauty rich and rare In history’s page let every stage, advance Australia fair

In joyful strains, then let us sing Advance Australia fair

Advance Australia Fair President: Dianne Lucas Secretary: John Atkinson Treasurer: Wayne Lucas

Desk : Colin Spencer

The Year 2016 - 2017

President:

2016 - 2017 Dianne Lucas

Presidents Report

July 19th 2016

Greetings everyone,

Thank you to those who worked at the Farmers Market last Sunday, despite the dismal

weather. A good time was had by all and we still raised a tidy sum selling egg and bacon

sandwiches. Ranjit has now added to his resume – “chief egg and bacon cook.” He will

soon be as good as David and Peter.

We have three members who are setting off to warmer pastures. Ron is to explore the

Northern Territory, John will be sun-baking in Queensland and Ranjit to enjoy the delights

of India, We wish you a great and safe time.

Don’t forget those of us freezing our tails off in Victoria. We are owed big time.

As fellowship co-ordinator, Joseph is in the process of organising a riveting night at the In-

dian Restaurant in Market Street, Nunawading. While we cannot guarantee dancing girls

in saris, I’m sure we will have a great time.

Please keep Tuesday night the 16th of August free for a wonderful get together. I encourage

all members to try and bring family and friends with them on the night. We would all love

to meet and greet new faces.

Dean Sullivan who attended the RYLA Camp, has agreed to come and speak to us about

his experience, at our meeting on Tuesday 26th of July, a date not to be missed.

Dianne

APOLOGIES: Would all members please ring or email another member if they are not able to attend a regular meeting of the club, if they find they have another engagement?

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THE G7 RENEWS ITS COMMITMENT TO END POLIO

May 28, 2016

Rotary International joined GPEI partners in welcoming news of renewed G7 commit-ment to global polio eradication, announced by G7 leaders at the conclusion of their 2016 summit in Ise-Shima, Japan

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Rotary International President - 2016 2017

John F. Germ

JOHN F. GERM

PRESIDENT 2016-17

ROTARY CLUB OF CHATTANOOGA

TENNESSEE, USA

John F. Germ joined Rotary in 1976 and has served Rotary as vice presi-

dent, director, Foundation trustee and vice chair, aide to the Foundation

trustee chair, chair of Rotary’s US$200 Million Challenge, RI Board Execu-tive Committee member, RI president’s aide, Council on Legislation repre-

sentative and chair, membership zone coordinator, chair of numerous com-

mittees, area coordinator, RI training leader, and district governor.

Germ has received RI’s Service Above Self Award and The Rotary Founda-

tion’s Citation for Meritorious Service and Distinguished Service Award. He

and his wife, Judy, are Benefactors and members of the Arch Klumph Soci-

ety of The Rotary Foundation. They have four children and six grandchil-

dren. More on next page:

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John F Germ President Rotary International 2016 210-7 Convention Speech:

“Rotary’s founder, Paul Harris, believed that serving humanity is “the most worthwhile

thing a person can do,” RI President-elect John F. Germ said, and that being a part of

Rotary is a “great opportunity” to make that happen.

Germ unveiled the 2016-17 presidential theme, Rotary Serving Humanity, to incoming

district governors on 18 January at the International Assembly in San Diego, California,

USA.

“I believe everyone recognizes the opportunity to serve Rotary for what it truly is: not a

small opportunity, but a great one; an opportunity of a lifetime to change the world for

the better, forever through Rotary’s service to humanity,” said Germ.

Rotary members around the globe are serving humanity by providing clean water to un-

derdeveloped communities, promoting peace in conflict areas, and strengthening com-

munities through basic education and literacy. But none more important than our work to eradicate polio worldwide, he said.

After a historic year in which transmission of the wild poliovirus was stopped in Nigeria

and all of Africa, Germ said we are closer than ever to ending polio.

“We are at a crossroads in Rotary,” he added. “We are looking ahead at a year that may

one day be known as the greatest year in Rotary’s history: the year that sees the world’s

last case of polio.”

Last year’s milestones leave just two countries, Afghanistan and Pakistan, where the vi-

rus still circulates. Polio would be only the second human disease ever to be eradicated.

When that moment arrives, it’s “tremendously important” that Rotary is ready for it, said Germ. “We need to be sure that we are recognized for that success, and leverage

that success into more partnerships, greater growth, and even more ambitious service in

the decades to come.”

Germ, a member of the Rotary Club of Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA, encouraged atten-

dees to return to their clubs and communities and spread the word about Rotary’s role

in the fight for a polio-free world.

“People who want to do good will see that Rotary is a place where they can change the

world. Every Rotary club needs to be ready to give them that opportunity,” Germ said.

Enhancing Rotary’s image isn’t the only way to boost membership. “We need clubs that

are flexible, so our service will be more attractive to younger members, recent retirees, and working people.”

He added: “We need more willing hands, more caring hearts, and more bright minds to

move our work forward.”

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Diary Dates Diary Dates

- All funds applied to Rotary Community Projects in Whitehorse

After another successful event, make sure you join us at the market on the second Sunday, 14th August 2016

8.00 am to 1.00 pm at: The Whitehorse Civic Centre 279 Whitehorse Rd

Nunawading. Enquiries 0425222550

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www.rotarymitcham.com

Tuesday 19th July - Lunch Meeting 12:30 for 1:00 - Natalie’s Mitcham Tuesday 26th July - Lunch Meeting 12:30 for 1:00 - Natalie’s Mitcham. Tuesday 9th August - Board Meeting 12 noon. Lunch Meeting 1:00 - 2:00 pm Tuesday 16th August - Dinner @ Indian Restaurant 6:30 for 7:30 pm ; Tuesday 2oth September - District Governor’s Official Visit Lunch 12:30 for 1:00

ROTARY CLUB OF MITCHAM

Meets at Natalie’s Restaurant Mitcham 669 Maroondah Hwy Mitcham

12:30 for 1:00pm for lunch