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Rotary Club of Diamond Creek Weekly Bulletin 25th Oct 2011
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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 Clyde Hulme 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.
rotary club of diamond creek inc.
Bulletin
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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
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Life events
the program/up and coming calendar and who’s doin what
25 October 2011 Tuesday 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Club Meeting Cake Decorating joint meeting Greensborough
Attend LINDA G, Chair de Boss Alan, Beans Greg, Door man Builder Greg , Art Work Skipper Pete, Prize Uncle Arthur
1 November Tuesday NO MEETING CUP DAY but Cup day at Kerrys & President Alan’s Place
8 November 2011 Tuesday 6:30 PM Club visit to Parliament House Partners welcome
15 November 2011 Tuesday 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Club Meeting Linda’s presentation Partners welcome
Attend BB Tina, Chair Ronstadt Linda, Beans Greg, Door man Uncle Arthur , Art Work iXray Steve, Prize Baby Chuck Dave
22 November 2011 Tuesday 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Club AGM with special guest Pierre Andipatin
Attend Builder Greg, Chair de Boss Alan, Beans Greg, Door man SS Roger , Art Work Lucky Phil, Prize Renault Brian
29 November 2011 Tuesday 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Club Ass.
Attend Sparkie Ern, Chair de Boss Alan, Beans Greg, Door man Uncle Arthur , Art Work Cheer squad Bevl, Prize Beans Greg
Oct 26 OBE Robin Chapple joined Rotary 43 Years ago
Oct 30 Lexie Crosling—birthday
Nov 1 Pam White—birthday
Nov 7 Lynne Lloyd Birthday
Nov 8 Beans Greg joined Rotary 6 Years ago
Nov 20 Maureen Mackenzie—birthday
Automo ve Parts Consultant
Banking ‐ Savings
Banking ‐ Retail
Building Construc on
Building Construc on
Building Construc on
Building Construc on
Building Contrac ng
Building Maintenance
Community Services
Consultant Training Development
Dog Boarding Kennels
Educa on ‐ Work Training
Educa on ‐ Work Training
Electrical Equipment Hiring
Financial Services
Gas Plumbing
Industrial Cleaning
Law Enforcement
Leisure Goods
Mobile communica ons Equipment Sales
Nursery Wholesale
Nursing Services
Public Prac ce Accoun ng Service
Radiography Services
Stock Market
Travel Services
Vehicle Manufacture
Vending Equipment Services
Classification
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from the president keeping up with the joneses!
Whether you are talking about education, career, or service, you are talking about life. And life must really have joy. It’s supposed to be fun. ~ Barbara Bush
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
Two weeks ago at our Club meeting, in discussion groups, we asked what people look for in Rotary. Amongst its responses, each group had comments like:
· To make new friends · Friendship · Enjoyment · Social contact · Fellowship · Meet new people
Tonight’s meeting should bring out all of those things. It is Vocational month and we will be seeing the vocation of Zillis Hardiman from the Rotary Club of Greensborough. Zillis is the Manager of the Greensborough Cake Decorating Shop. She will be talking to us about her vocation and then we have a fun activity planned. Not only will members have the opportunity to participate in this, we also have the benefit of the Greensborough Club joining us, giving us the chance to get to know their members on an informal basis.
Sometimes, we are so busy focusing on the business of
Rotary, we do overlook this very important factor. Twenty four Greensborough members and family will be joining us, so come along for a night of fellowship and fun!
Alan Jones
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Minutes of the RCDC Meeting "Pride of Workmanship Night" President Alan opened the meeting, Roger Knight started off with Grace and Greg Adams did the toast. President Alan asked that the guests on the tables be introduced, Arthur started off, then Rod McK, Clyde and Jackie, 38 people in total. Apologies were Phil C, Stephen, Tina, David, John & Eileen & Phil M. President Alan, John & Eileen went to RC Kinglake Ranges meeting on the 12/10/11 to present a cheque from RC Diamond Creek for their Polio Plus Project. Rob Lloyd spoke about the FSE (Friendship Exchange) from Sweden. Mentioned that the RC's of Coburg, Diamond Creek and Yea/Albury would be showing them around. Rod McK decided to discuss the Town Fair Meeting at a later date. President Alan gave a short explanation to the non-rotarians what the Town Fair was all about. He also asked for numbers for the Cup Day fun fest. Announced the Board Meeting for the 24th October. Stated that The Diamond Valley Rotaract Club had sent a note of thanks for our support for their Conference.
There were no fines, however a bowl was on the table for Rotary Foundation donations instead. Raffle was a bottle of wine and Brian Bowen got the prize. The raffle total was $138.00. Next week the 24/10/11 is a combined meeting with RC of Greensborough for an evening of cake decorating. Ern will send out email and their will be a prize for the best apron. President Alan introduced Jackie Hodge to start the "Pride of Workmanship" proceedings. Keynote Speaker Ken Crompton was very well received and he spoke very highly about good vocational in the community, the highest level of achievement and well done to the Rotary Club and all the recipients. The Bio's of the Keynote Speaker Ken Crompton and
the recipients, Lynette Hind, Jon Baly, Kassie Briggs, Ainsley Wassell and Mark Vassallo are very well described in the Bulletin. Jackie handed back to President Alan and he thanked her for organizing the night, Alan also thanked Ern for getting the room all decked out with the regalia and Greg for the bulletin and its contents. Next meeting - Cup Cake Challenge with RC Greensborough. Rod McKenzie was very resplendent with his tweety bird tie - pity their was no fine session (One for you Rob). Cheers Pat.
so what happened last week ?
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welcome members from the Rotary Club of Greensborough
And the world of cupcake design
Is that one for the Senior Sargent
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Why join Rotary ? CLUB DISCUSSION Tuesday, 11 October 2011
1. List what a new member would like to gain from their Rotary experience.
New friends
Fellowship
Community Service
Networking
Interac on with the community
Enjoyment
Giving back to the community
Looking for something to do
Voca onal assistance from other Rotarians
On a world scale, helping humanity 2. What makes the Rotary Club of Diamond Creek different from other service
opportuni es or community organisa ons in our area?
Rotary has an extremely wide focus – community to world projects e.g. polio
Calibre of members
Apex has an age limit and Lions are more prac cal in community service
Weekly mee ngs
Friendly members
More ac vity
Hands on Club
We don’t have “THE” in front of our name! 3. Are we mee ng the following needs? If not, how do we do so?
Leadership Development
Yes!
We follow the leadership plan
Many of our members progress to District – District Governors, District Secretary District Chairs etc
Ci zenship in the Community
Town Fair
Pride of Workmanship
Bowel Scan
President involved in community
Public Speaking Skills
Not needed – comes naturally with the roles
Can a end Leadership Ins tute
Can improve – 60 second speeches from members
Ci zenship in the world
Polio Plus
RAM
Shelter Box
Aqua Box
Need a steady involvement – matching grants and Rotary Founda on
Family Programs
Town Fair
Not sure
The opportunity to serve Rotary
Do we engage new members? Is a mentor role happening?
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Need to look at the skill set of new members
Survey exi ng members
4. The following could be limita ons on reasons why people don’t join Rotary or don’t become more involved. Can you think of other reasons? How do we overcome them?
Cost
Time
Family commitments
Work Commitments All are reasons why people don’t join. Other reasons are:
Not asked to join!
Educa on about Rotary Ways to overcome them are:
Flexibility with a endance
Invite people to dinner
Bring Rotary into the 21st Century
Talk to people and explain who can be a part of the club
Sell the benefits of Rotary
Follow up individual needs of Rotarians
Family format
French model
One main mee ng a must – can have splinter groups
5. How would you rate the level of our Club’s involvement in the following types of ac vi es: (Excellent / Good / Insufficient).
Membership Development Insufficient Good Insufficient
Member Orienta on and Educa on Good Excellent Fair
Local Service Projects Excellent Excellent Good
Interna onal Service Projects Excellent Good Insufficient except this year’s for kids; need more members; enthusiasm shown for RAWCS
Club Public Rela ons Is not as well planned as could be Town Fair Good re: Town Fair
Fundraising Excellent Excellent Excellent
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The Rotary Founda on Excellent Excellent Good
Fellowship Excellent Excellent Good
6. Rotary has an extensive program. What kinds of projects would you like to see us
involved with? Matching Grants More Founda on Projects RAWCS
7. Which of the following changes would improve our Club Mee ngs? Tick all that apply
Be er speakers √
Increased variety of program topics √ (Person behind the badge)
More involvement of family
More service opportuni es
More focus on fellowship
Increased emphasis on voca onal informa on
Be er me management √
More leadership opportuni es
8. What response does your spouse/partner/ family have to your involvement in Rotary? (Tick those that apply)
Feels proud of my involvement
Wants to know more / be more involved
Wants to meet / interact with other Rotary partners
Would be interested in becoming a member
Thinks Rotary takes up too much of my me
Thinks Rotary is too expensive
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Phone 03 9438 3044
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O Lord and giver of all good
We thank you for our daily food
May Rotary friends and Rotary ways,
help us to serve you all our days.