Rotary Club of Diamond Creek Bulletin 29/5/2012

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RI President

Kalyan Benerjee Rotary Club of Vapi

Governor

David Anderson Rotary Club of Yea

AG

Pat Miller Rotary Club of Diamond Creek

Club Officers

President Alan Jones

Vice President PP Rod Mackenzie

President Elect Steve Crosling

Secretary & Attendance Eileen Gatt

Treasurer & Public Officer Greg Adams

Directors and Standing Committees

Club Administration PE Steve Crosling

Membership John Egan

Public Relations PP Bev Baker,

Service Projects PP Alan White

Rotary Foundation PP Linda Gidlund

Who ya gunna call !

President Alan Jones 0414861558

Secretary Eileen Gatt 0427712688

Treasurer Greg Adams 0419355842

Editor: Greg Adams

Art Director: Greg Adams

Advertising : Greg Adams

Bottle washer : Greg as well

Editorial: send to [email protected]

Caution: The Bulletin contains no calories, vitamins,

minerals or proteins. In fact, it is devoid of nutritional value.

Nevertheless, it is a supplement much sought after and

regularly devoured by the Rotarians of Diamond Creek.

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Note: The views and opinions expressed in this newsletter

are not necessarily those of the Club or its members

District 9790

On the Cover

Jacqui Hodge has asked for

your HELP at the Town Fair.

Jacquie is creating the

JOB ROSTER for the early

preparation, the day and

Rod’s Clean up Party.

This document makes it

WORK.

Please advise Jacqui of

you’re the times, you are

available.

[email protected]

Note:

you are all invited to the

Rod’s BIG CLEAN UP PARTY.

Starting at 9 am Sunday

the 9th September


the program/up and coming calendar and

who’s doin what

29th May 2012 Tuesday 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Club Ass and the man behind the badge Greg Paull

Attend: Chair: Cpt Alan Beans: Greg, Door man: Xray Steve Art Work: Grandpa Phil Bev Prize: Sharraine

BRING YOUR HAT THIS WEEK the President wishes to make a presentation !

2nd June 2012 Saturday 7.00 PM - 11.30 PM 20th Birthday bash

5th June 2012 Tuesday—this meeting has been moved to the 20th Party Night

There is no meeting 5th June

12th May 2012 Tuesday 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Look out, look out Partners running the night !

PARTNERS NIGHT

Attend: Partner Chair: Cpt Partner Beans: Partner, Door man: Partner Art Work: Partner Prize: Partner

(gee Partner is busy !)

Life's events

May 29 John Gatt joined this Club

Jun 1 Geoff Swan joined Rotary 19 years ago

Jun 2 Ern Wardell joined Rotary 20 years ago

Jun 2 Phil Marendaz birthday


Tonight meet ‘the man’

The Man behind the badge.

Rtn. Greg Paull

After a successful ‘training night’ at the Diamond Creek Force

Netball Club last Wednesday. The Defib was officially presented

to the club on Saturday. ( may they never have to use it )


past presidents

Brian Bowen 1978-1979 Heidelberg North

Bob Eycken 1983-1984 Alperton UK

John McCrohan 1992-1993

Ron Gordon 1993-1994

Chris Doupe 1994-1995

Cliff Wearne 1995-1996

Ern Wardell 1996-1997

Rod Mackenzie 1997-1998

Steve Sampson 1998-1999

Robin Chapple 1999-2000

Peter Marriage 2000-2001

Rob Lloyd 2001-2002

Bev Baker 2002-2003

Joe Di Natale 2003-2004

Geoff Swan 2004-2005

John Gatt 2005-2006

John Arthur 2006-2007

Linda Gidlund 2007-2008

Alan White 2008-2009

Pat Millar

2009-2010

Clyde Hulme

2010-2011

Happy Birthday to the Rotary Club of

Diamond Creek! Congratulations on achievements over the past twenty years! Those achievements are varied and many, but ultimately it is fair to say that many people have benefitted from the work undertaken by our club both in the local and international community. During the past twenty years some enormous projects have been undertaken – in conjunction with the Rotary Club of Preston the club has built a house; annually we run the Diamond Creek Rotary Town Fair; and the War Memorial was relocated. But it is not always the huge projects that have made the greatest impression. As members look back over the years that they have been involved with the club, it is likely that some of the simplest things have made the greatest impressions. No matter how long you have been in the club, there will be special moments that will always remain with you. Think about it! What is your special memory of your time with the club? There may be many but one may stand out. Let us use this time also to show the local community just what the club has achieved over these past twenty years. For the month of June, we will be having a display at Diamond Valley Library. Call past and see it and be proud. In the week following our celebration, there will be material in the Diamond Valley Leader congratulating us on our milestone. Don’t forget to read it.

Our 20th Birthday Celebration will take place on 2nd June and I am so pleased that almost all of our members will be in attendance, as well as some of our past members, Past District Governors and members from other clubs. This will be a great night – one where we can all sit back and enjoy the festivities. At this point I wish to convey my thanks to Ern Wardell for the enormous effort that he has put into organising the Anniversary Party. His enthusiasm and attention to detail will ensure a great night! Greg Adams has put his heart and soul, not to mention countless hours, into compiling the history of the club and I thank him sincerely for his efforts. I am sure that everyone present will be extremely impressed when they open their books. It may well be, when you look back in years to come, that the 20th Anniversary is one of your special memories, or it may just draw your mind to many other events over the past twenty years of life in the Rotary Club of Diamond Creek. Alan Jones

from the president

keeping up with the joneses! “When we recall the past, we usually find that it is the simplest things - not the great occasions - that in retrospect give off the greatest glow of happiness.” Bob Hope


as it happened last week

Sarge Rob introduced President Alan

Alan White led Grace

Arthur Lewin introduced the toast

Apologies: Phil C, Tina, John & Eileen, Linda, Geoff Swan.

Make-ups: Greensborough Breakfast - Tina, Alan J, Rob, Rod McK, Pat, John & Eileen

Mental Health Course - Alan W, Pat & Greg A.

It was awesome to see how many members were wearing hats of every description. Scottish, Swedish/ Norse, Japanese, Football colours, cowboy, wizardry, caps of all descriptions. It was a great effort from everyone.

Rod McK spoke about the Town Fair. He has requested that members and other helpers be available for the entire weekend - Sat Fair day and Sun Clean up. Clean up is very important as we are under an obligation to leave the area as we found it plus. Town Fair is 8th with the clean up party on the 9th September.

President Alan presented Warwick with his Rotary Shirt.

It was reported that Robin Chapple is not well and Bob Eycken has pneumonia but is getting better.

Alan White gave a brief overview of the Mental Health Course - it was very successful and very full on.

Ern reported that so far he had around 108 responses for the 20th Anniversary night.

It was noticed that Brian had become ill, an ambulance was called and assistance was given until the ambulance arrived. He was transported to the Austin Hospital.

The meeting was Closed in respect for Brian.

IT'S

HAT

DAY

NIGH

Last week was

a try out.

Bring your hat

along tonight

for the final

judging.

$65.00 was

raised for

Mental Health


VALE PDG BRIAN BOWEN

It is with much regret that the Rotary Club of Diamond Creek notes the sad passing of Past District Governor Brian Bowen. For the past 39 years, Brian has been dedicated to Rotary and his steadfast commitment over those years has helped to better the lives of so many people both in the local and world communities. A few years after moving to Rosanna, in 1973 Brian became a Charter Member of the Rotary Club of Heidelberg North (now called Rosanna). He became Club President in 1982 and after completing his Presidential year, continued his commitment by working hard at District level. Brian became the District Governor of District 9790 in 1988 – 1989. His dedication to Rotary has been unparalleled, and he has held over 40 positions at District level in the past 30 years – an incredible achievement. He held the position of District Trainer for several years in the late 1990’s – 2000. In his role as Managing Director of Renault Australia he flew all over the world, but this travel also enabled him to be able to visit Rotary Clubs worldwide, thus combining his career with his passion for Rotary. He retired in the 1990’s and moved to Hurstbridge to operate a Protea Farm, before moving to Wattle Glen and then to Diamond Creek approximately 8 years ago. It was during this period that Brian transferred to the Rotary Club of Diamond Creek in January 2001. During this time he involved himself in Club activities and imparted his vast knowledge of Rotary procedures and policies to many of the members. Keen to assist and ensure that his club was successful, Brian could always be depended upon provide information and ideas. Although his health was declining this year, he was still determined to attend as many meetings as possible and to discuss Rotary matters with the President and Members. Thoroughly deserving of being a Paul Harris Fellow Sapphire, Brian spent much of his lifetime working hard for Rotary. He was married to Betty for over 60 years and has four daughters. PEACE through Service: In Rotary, our business is not profit. Our business is

peace. Our reward is not money, but the happiness and satisfaction of seeing

a better, more peaceful world — one that we have achieved through our own

efforts - SAKUJI TANAKA, 2012-2013 RI President

PDG Brian Bowen will indeed be greatly missed.


Vale Brian Bowen

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Rotary Club of Diamond Creek Bulletin 29/5/2012