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Volume 15 Issue 10 22 September 2014

Rotary Year 2014 – 2015

President: Tony Boyd Vice

President: Bob Lambert

Secretary: David Shave

Treasurer: John Pocock President

Elect: Justin Wibrow

Rotary International President

Gary C.K. Huang

District Governor Murray Verso

Assistant Governor Gabe Hau

Club Avenues of Service

International: Isabel Armer

Community: Bob Lambert Club Service: Matt Pollard Foundation: Clint Sceney

Youth Service: Anne Brown Vocational: Justin Wibrow

Club Protection: John Orr

Bulletin: Matt Pollard

PLEASE REMEMBER

Apologies and guests to Matt Pollard

by Tuesday on 0417 055 789

President’s Message

Although it has been 2 weeks since our last Bulletin, Rotary activities are still happening.

On the 10 September, rather than having a normal Club meeting, we enjoyed a very

pleasant fellowship evening at the Amici restaurant in Camberwell. Although service

activities are fundamental to Rotary, having fun and enjoying our friendships formed

within the Rotary family is an important aspect of any Rotary Club.

Rotary has a series of monthly Rotary themes. The theme for September is Youth Service.

Yarra Bend Rotary supports a number of youth service activities, including the National

Youth Science Forum (NYSF) to be held in Canberra in January 2015. The Forum provides

an opportunity for students entering Year 12 to explore prospective vocation, study and

employment options within science, engineering and technology disciplines. We are

pleased that one of our nominated candidates, Koyla Haisken-Denew from Kew High

School was successful. Congratulations Koyla!

The Club has been developing a mentoring capability to assist / guide older youth in

establishing their careers. At next week’s Club meeting we will be commencing a

mentoring program with the Swinburne Rotaract Club whereby Rotaract mentees are

matched with Rotarians from Yarra Bend Rotary. We look forward to supporting our

fellow Rotaractors through this program.

I am somewhat disappointed that the mighty Bombers have not been able to make it

through to the AFL Grand Final. However, as a second best alternative, it would be good if

a local team from our cluster could win the Grand Final……… (continued)

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: www.yarrabendrotary.com.au

Email: yarrabend@rotarydistrict9800.org.au

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President’s Message continued

With that in mind, I say “Go Hawks!”, but in the spirit of Rotary, may the best team win.

Remember spread the word to Light Up Rotary. Regards Tony.

On This Day

Monday September 17 2001: (13 years ago).

Australian Citizenship Day First Celebrated

Australian Citizenship Day was first celebrated in Australia on 17 September 2001. The date was chosen as 17 September was the day that

the Nationality and Citizenship Act 1948 was renamed, in 1973, to the Australian Citizenship Act 1948.

Australian Citizenship Day is an opportunity for Australians to take pride in their citizenship and consider what it means to be Australian.

Australians are encouraged to reflect on the history and changes that have shaped the nation, and on the individuals' roles in shaping the

country's future. This is a time to uphold Australia's values of democracy and the concept of equality and a fair go, as well as equality and

respect for each other.

Amici Trattoria – Fellowship Evening

Thanks to Anne and Ed Brown who arranged our fellowship evening on 10 September at Amici Trattoria in Burke Road Camberwell. We

had 25 attendees and a great night was had by all. The food was up to Amici’s usual high standard and their support waiving corkage and

agreeing a fixed price menu was appreciated by all.

AMICI TRATTORIA

Location Contact Us Events

Contact Us 726 - 728 Burke Road Camberwell Vic 3124

Tel: 03 9882 7528

Fax: 03 9882 0230

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Club Forum – 17 September 2014

Isabel Armer outlined her idea that the Club purchases coffee beans from “Wild Timor” a group of ex-serviceman who are facilitating “fair

trade” export of Timorese coffee picked by locals from the abundant wild coffee plant in Timor Leste. The concept was originally to sell

the beans through the Rotary network in much the same way that Christmas Cakes and Puddings are sold. There is also the opportunity to

supply to local cafes or look at a broader commercial operation. The concept is being examined by a small committee led by Bob Lambert

who will prepare a business case or similar for consideration by the board.

Points raised by members in discussion of this idea included:

The need to understand what each part of the value chain delivers to Timorese communities. i.e. what money per kilogram of

product is paid to local pickers, sorters, hullers etc, the quantum of shipping and related costs, what margin is taken by Wild

Coffee etc.

Can the proceeds arising from such a venture be channeled into a worthwhile project on the ground in Timor Leste?

The commercial arrangements need to be tied down i.e. what price is paid by YBR, how it is marketed and distributed,

recommended retail price etc.

How to avoid competing with other Rotary Clubs already selling coffee.

Is the eventual sum of money raised for Timorese communities commensurate with the effort involved?

Can we act as broker rather than just selling to Rotary and therefore leverage Rotarians business skills?

Should all members purchase five packets and on-sell as an exercise in establishing the existence of a market?

Does our charter allow us to participate in something that delivers commercial gain to others who are not registered as “not for

profit” organisations?

What audit or due diligence is required to understand the beneficiaries across the value chain?

Thought of the week (Matt Pollard) “True wisdom comes to each of us when we realise how little we understand about life, ourselves, and the world around us.” Socrates

It is time to get our accommodation sorted. Already Wrest Point accommodation is fully booked. Members are asked to

advise Matt Pollard of their intention to attend District Conference in Hobart next year.

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Club News - Upcoming Events

Event: When and where: Contact: Swinburne Rotaract Presentation

Wednesday 1 October 6.30 for 7.00pm Amora Hotel

Justin Wibrow

Boroondara Emergency Services Awards

Wednesday 29 October 6.30 for 7.00pm Amora Hotel

Diarise it now! Bookings via Try Booking www.trybooking.com/100349

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).

Other Rotary Events Back to the Murray – 11 and 12 October 2014 11 members and partners are attending. Contact Bob Lambert for more information.

Meeting Details

Meeting Date: Wednesday 17 September 2014

Attendance: 16 members

Apologies: David Shave, Mark Miller, Jane Stott and William Liew

Guests: None

Chairman: Dario Brosolo

Door Prize : Ken Maher

Meeting Closed: 8.00pm

Directors Reports

President Tony mentioned that a Cluster meeting was due to be held on 18 September and that District Grants Seminar will be

attended on 22 September

Bob advised that work at Kew High School was targeting two projects to build paths and protect gardens from compaction. The

smaller of these would be tackled at a working bee starting at 9am on Tuesday 30 September. Advise Bob (0425 748 008) if you

can assist please.

Victoria Police are running a security seminar in Boroondara on 15 October. Agreed that this would not be a “meeting” as was

the case last year. President Tony to consider the question of representative attendance at the seminar.

Our exchange student Dorianne visited Harrietville last weekend.

Justin stressed the importance of all members attending the mentoring kick-off meeting with Swinburne Rotaract, even those

who are not directly involved as mentors.

Anne reported that two RYLA positions would be offered to Swinburne Rotaract.

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Camberwell Market Duty Roster - If you have arranged a swap please advise Bill Chow

Date Member Date Member

21 Sep John Orr 19 Oct Tony Boyd

28 Sep Jane Stott 26 Oct Dario Brosolo

5 Oct Justin Wibrow 2 Nov Mark Miller

12 Oct William Liew 9 Nov Ed Brown

Diary Notes

Upcoming Program Anniversaries

24 Sep Mentoring kick-off meeting with Swinburne Rotaract

Justin Wibrow

8 Sep Peter and Ann Leonard

1 Oct Swinburne Rotaract presentation on goals

8 Oct Puffing Billy – a personal perspective

John Orr

Birthdays

15 Oct Forum and Board 4 Sep Clint Sceney

22 Oct Alzheimers Australia

Heather Chapman &

Elizabeth Sceney

30 Sep Matt Pollard

Meeting Duty Roster

Meeting Date 24 September 1 Oct 8 Oct 15 Oct

Chairman Bill Chow Bob Lambert Irene Leung Ken Maher

Thought & Gong Isabel Armer Anne Brown Dario Brosolo Bill Chow

Member’s Moment

Bob Lambert on Website Jane Stott Matt Pollard Clint Sceney

Set Up/Pack Up Isabel Armer John Orr William Liew Jane Stott

Bulletin Notes Ken Maher Matt Pollard Bob Lambert Anne Brown

Member’s Moment is a five minute presentation on a subject of personal interest to the member

Photos from Mark Miller who is

recovering from his recent illness with

a short break at Bingil Bay in

Queensland

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Some photos from our meeting of 17 September 2014

President Tony and Treasurer John Chairman was Dario

Thought of the week from Matt Isabel explains Timor coffee idea

Bill wins prize draw for financial members Ken wins the door prize