The bulletin of the Rotary Club of Freshwater Bay for 26 July 2009

1. New Horizons
The Official Bulletin of the Rotary Club of Freshwater Bay Inc.
PO Box 168, Nedlands, Western Australia, 6909 ! District 9450! ABN: 99 602 195 617
Volume 2, Issue 4" 27th July - 2nd August 2009
Welcome from DG The Great Australian Letter From the Club WA Business Icon Christmas In July Rotary Foundation
Geoff Simpson Bike Ride President 2009 Report from out most Thought of the Week
Letter from the new How to become A roundup of the clubs Invitation to attend recent fundraising This week’s thought is
District Governor of involved in this activities. this years’ final event. event. about District
District 9450 fundraising effort and Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Simplified Gramts.
Page 1 meet the participants. Page 5
Page 2
Officers. Thank you on behalf well known or appreciated ! Strong in our
of all District members for outside the Club concerned. I development of
accepting the challenge to be hope you will help me collate future leaders.
a leader in the year when all these projects into a "
“The Future of Rotary is in document that will enable us Of course while we are
Your Hands”. to share successes and learn achieving this, we must do it
" from others. in a way that we have fun
It is a privilege for me to " and that we let the rest of the
serve as your District The major task set for us this world know about it.
Governor for this year." year by RI President John "
Margaret and I look forward Kenny, is to make our clubs Many wonderful Rotary
to meeting with you during strong: programs and projects are
DG Geoff our Official Club Visits over ! S t r o n g i n available to us. Many of these
the next four months. membership, both
Simpson and Already, we have been recruitment and
impressed with the retention;
Margaret enthusiasm shown in the
clubs we have visited for
! S t r o n g
developing
i n
and
their changeovers and the executing successful
Dear Fellow Rotarians and
three visits we have already service projects;
Friends,
undertaken. There is so much ! Strong in our
to be proud of in the support of The
Congratulations to all
achievements of our Clubs – Rotary Foundation;
incoming Club and District
achievements that are not and
www.climbforasmile.org.au
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are detailed in our District Rotary District 9470" our social cum fundraising Freshwater Bay and we are
Directory. Even more BSB 036 062 ‘Christmas in July’ dinner. delighted to welcome him
information is available, Acct. No. 420451 Friends and neighbours came into our midst and extremely
along with current news, on " along and assisted in raising grateful to Rob for agreeing
our District Website. The Support your Health Fund around $800 in much needed to take over the position of
monthly updated OUR and don't miss this event. funds for our Charity Projects Director left vacant
TIMES will be my main account. Feedback has been by Bryant Stokes.
communication tool with all positive and I am grateful to
of you. It contains a wealth of Letter From the all members, friends and Rob and his wife Ronda
information from a large guests for supporting the attended our Christmas in
number of sources. Club President event. The speaker, Deputy July and Rob also
Commissioner of Police contributed enormously,
I know we are going to have Dear Fellow Rotarians Chris Dawson presented us along with 12 other club
a great year together. Please with a very interesting members to discussions on
do not hesitate to contact me Another busy and productive address and once again, the Saturday morning at our
with your ideas or concerns. week! We are delighted to story of the Aboriginals in Club Assembly. It was a
" welcome Anne McAnearney outback Australia and their productive meeting, with
My best wishes for a into the club as she was plight was highlighted. We agreement reached to
wonderful year. inducted at the beginning of are grateful to Bryant for proceed with the setting up
" our Christmas in July organise another quality of a Charitable Fund for the
Geoff Simpson, District 9450 function last Thursday. Anne speaker in Chris and we RC of Freshwater Bay as
Governor 2009-10 is the sister of Elizabeth Bain were privileged to have him outlined by Pres. Kerry
and also a former Rotaractor. and his wife Darrilyn as our McAuliffe (RC of Perth).
Kerry will provide
The Great information to Tres. Rajah,
Trustees (3 minimum) will be
Australian Bike sought and then we can
proceed with having the
Ride Club Foundation put in
place. Pres. Kerry has
generously given of his time
and expertise to us and has
contacts amongst the law
fraternity who do pro bono
work and he will pursue this
aspect on our behalf. Time
for approval once paperwork
is done is a couple of weeks,
however to obtain tax
deductibility status can take
a further couple of months.
The Australian Rotary Health Progress is happening and
Great Australian Bike Riding Anne McAnearney inducted into the club by Ken Collins and Sylvia we are endebted to Kerry for
team will be in the Perth Byers his invaluable assistance. A
Metropolitan area from very rough cost estimate is in
Thursday 13th August until the region of $900.
Friday 16th August, 2009."
I put together a list of
A dinner function will be projects the club has / is
held to welcome and support involved with over the past
the cyclists and team six months and it is quite
members on Saturday 15th impressive for a brand new
August, at the Comfort Inn club. It’s amazing what has
Bel Eyre, 285 Great Eastern already been achieved with
Highway ,Belmont."" very little funds. Some
discussion took place on
Come along and make this projects and fundraising at
a " fun evening and listen to the Club Assembly, but as
some of the cyclists speak always, the hours raced by
about their experiences and time ran out. Once
whilst riding around again, sincere thanks to Jan
Australia." Stewart for allowing us the
use of Lotterywest. We are
To confirm your attendance Jane Armstrong inducted into the club by Ken Collins and Di Collins fortunate to have this facility
you MUST register with available through Jan for
guests.
Graham Brown"on 9317 3698 these meetings.
A huge thankyou to Roh for
or email anne@iinet.net.au."
providing such a wonderful Rtn Rob Rohrlach from the
meal and setting up the RC of Toorak in Vic has Interviews for the National
Online payment can be"made Youth Science Forum took
tables in a festive manner for transferred to the RC of
to:
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place yesterday and we will these incredible 18-25 year together for a quick meal
learn the outcome in the olds. " Creativity and Working with prior to the concert on the
coming weeks of Benjamin innovation are core to the Saturday evening. " Di and
McAllister, the young man competition. " The contestant schools in the Ken will be attending the
from Christ Church are artists, business people, Saturday performance so
Grammar for this students, scientists and area contact Di or Ken if you are
programme. engineers who are presented interested in a meal
with a range of tasks to test PRID Ken has spoken with somewhere earlier that
Sec. Daniel has agreed to join their individual abilities. acting principal of the Mt evening.
the Tri District Alumni " Claremont Primary School
committee and Andrea has The event itself is also an
agreed to join the District opportunity to network with
and has appointments to
speak with the Deputy
PolioPlus
‘Four Way Speaking Contest’ influential business Principal of Christ Church
committee. Delighted to see individuals within the Grammar " (together with National
more members become We s t e r n Australian Alistair Tulloch) this week,
involved at District level. community whilst you enjoy plus Darrilyn Dawson, Immunisation
watching the future business Deputy Principal of North
Yours in Rotary Service, leaders prove how valuable Cottesloe Primary on ways Day in
they are. that the RC of Freshwater
Di Collins " Bay can work with them to Nigerian in
Charter President BUSINESS ICON 2009 benefit the students in the
FINAL EVENT DETAILS schools, via Rotary’s youth February
WA Business Date: Monday 10th August projects and programs and
perhaps how they can assist
Time: 11.30am for a 12 noon PDG Ron and Glenys Geary
Icon 2009 start till 2.00pm.
Rotary with Climb for a smile
and other fundraising
have taken several teams of
Rotarians to India for
Venue: Parmelia Perth Hotel, activities for PolioPlus." PolioPlus National
Dear President Di and your Mill Street, Perth Immunisation Days."
fellow members of the RC of Ken is planning on making
Freshwater Bay Cost: $85 per ticket or $800
contact with other schools In February they are
" per table of 10 – Registration
such as Claremont Primary, planning on escorting their
I would like to formally form attached.
MLC and Scotch College as first team to Nigeria for an
invite you to our WA Dress: Business Attire soon as possible. Immunisation Day." A couple
Business Icon final event on RSVP:"July 27th 2009 " of members have expressed
Monday, the 10th of August, "
2009. " Rotary is a proud We would be delighted to West Side Story interest in being a part of this
team. " Further information
sponsor of this innovative welcome you to this special will be sent out by Ron in the
youth competition." Website: Rotary supported Business and Polio Plus near future.
h t t p : / / Icon WA 2009 event." Please "
www.australianbusinessicon. come! Peter Symons has been able
com" " to secure $10 per ticket to Thanks to the
" Tracey Hodgkins PolioPlus for all tickets sold
The event will be attended by
over 300 people including
CEO AELC Pty Ltd and MD by and to Rotarians for the James family
Advantage Foundation Ltd performances by Midnight
many of WA’s business elite." Phone:" 08 9250 6544 Mobile: Youth Theatre of West Side Bill James repaired the Club’s
Organisations including 0421 317 460" Story at the Playhouse bell as the Rotary emblem
Rio " Tinto, Westpac and Email:"tracey@aelc.edu.au Theatre, 3 Pier St, Perth on had come adrift from it."
Wesfarmers have registered " Sat 15th (7.30pm) and Sunday, Thanks to Bill the bell and
tables for the final Veronica Devereux 16th "(6..00pm) August." emblem are once again
competition task and will WA Business Icon Board
secure.
bring their employees to the Rotary Club of Western Richard Symons is
luncheon event to be inspired Endeavour performing in these musicals Ella James is painting a large
by the incredible WA Phone: 0437 889 337" Email: and we are grateful to Peter PolioPlus Logo onto canvas
Business Icon Finalists. veronica.devereux@live.com for negotiating such a great which Bill kindly obtained
" Rotary Club of Western deal for us with our through a donation, and the
Enjoy a beautiful lunch Endeavour fundraising for PolioPlus." idea is to obtain permission
served with wine, beer and
to take this logo to schools
other refreshments, while There are limited tickets
you watch the 'final four' Climb for a available so please support
and shopping centres in the
area and fundraise for
contestants present their this by coming along with
views on an incredibly Smile – Sunday, family and friends. " Tickets
PolioPlus by asking for
donations of coins (silver to
challenging topic. " The are $29 pp and are available
winner will then be named 4th October from Peter on o417 095 993 or
cover the lines on the globe of
the world and gold to cover
WA Business Icon 2009 e m a i l the child’s face and two polio
" Roger Marston has put petersymonso1@optusnet.co drops). " Thank you Ella, we
Identities such as Richard together a webpage for this." m.au. " know you are doing a
Goyder and Rick Hart are Andrea, Roger and Elizabeth fantastic job with this!
giving up their time to judge have offered to run with this If members are interested, "
on the event and work with fundraiser." perhaps a group could get
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4. N E W H O R I Z O N S
University work he is doing in also see that new members recommended for Rotary clubs
Christmas in July Adelaide." become active and involved by the RI Board. Although it isn't
Rotarians. We know this is an mandatory for any club to adopt
A great speaker in Deputy CONGRATULTIONS to Clive essential element in membership the Plan, every club can benefit
Commission of Police, Chris and Hsiang-Ju on becoming retention." from reviewing the plan and
Dawson, good food, fellowship Australian Citizens last considering how to standardize
and a bit of fun (free raffle) with Wednesday from all members The new slogan complements its administrative procedures in
most prizes won by visitors, so and spouses in the Club." Look the Board's long-term order to have more time for
all in all everyone enjoyed forward to your permanent membership strategy, which was service and fellowship.
themselves plus the club Charity return in the not too distant also adopted at the June meeting.
account benefited to the tune of future Clive. Review the Club Leadership
around $800. Member sponsor and retention Plan as your first step in
recognition revitalizing your club. Under the
plan, your club will develop a
At its January meeting, the RI long-range plan, involve all
Board adopted a New Member members, and provide for
Sponsor and Retention continuity and succession
Recognition program, which planning. Implement the Club
became effective 1 July. The Leadership Plan. It’s time to take
program, also part of the long- your club to the next level!
term membership strategy,
allows Rotary club presidents to
nominate and recognize Rotary Acronyms
individuals for sponsoring new
members while focusing on AG - Assistant Governor
retention. There are several AIDAB - Australian
award categories: International Development
Assistance Bureau
1 Gold pin and certificate: ARH - Australian Rotary Health
For Rotarians bringing AVAC - Australian Vocational
25 members into any Advisory Committee
Rotary club, with 20 CAP - Community Assistance
Visitors on the night included Reach One, Keep still active after six Program (TRF)""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""
years CIS - Russia’s Forgotten
"
PDGs Sylvia Byers, Paul and
Doreen Gianatti, Ron and Glenys One 2 Silver pin
Children
and CLP - Club Leadership Plan (of
Geary, Sofia and Steve Elliott, By Jennifer Lee Atkin! certificate: For Rotarians Rotary International)
John Bell, Stuart and Ella James, Rotary International News bringing 10 members COL - Council on Legislation
Colin Barns, Rob and Rosemary 21 July 2009 into any Rotary club, DCBO - District Club Bulletin
Rorhlach, Ian Ball, Renee Wirth, with eight still active Officer""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""
"
Andrea Williams and last but not The RI Board of Directors after four years DDF - District Designated Fund
least Ken and Di’s other adopted a new membership (TRF)
daughter Amber Kane. " Added slogan, "Each Rotarian: Reach 3 Bronze pin and DEREY - Duplicate Every
to these of course were spouses One, Keep One," at its June certificate: For Rotarians Rotarian Every Year
of Rotarians Hsiang Ju Boddy, meeting. bringing five members DG - District Governor
Mandy Symons, Rtn. Graeme into any Rotary club, DGE - District Governor Elect
Bain and Bill James. " It was a The slogan emphasizes the need with four still active DGGR - District Governor’s
delight to welcome all these folk for Rotarians to focus on both after two years Group Representative
to our meeting. recruitment and retention in DGN - District Governor
their membership growth efforts. Learn more about membership Nominee
Photos from this function area resources " available to Rotary DGSR - District Governor’s
available online here. You can "Membership development is clubs and districts. Special Seminar Representative
also upload your own photos each Rotarian's responsibility," DIK - Donations in Kind
from the function, as well as said Paul Netzel, a member of DLP - District Leadership Plan""""""" "
download the ones that are RI's Membership Development Club Leadership DR - District Resolutions
already available. and Retention Committee and a DRR - District Rotaract
" past RI director. Plan"-- start Representative"""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""" "
Welcome Back! "'Reach One' reminds us that planning now
DSG - District Simplified Grant
(TRF)
because Rotary membership is
Rotary International News 21 July
A great pleasure to have back in by invitation, it's essential that Sourced from: http://
2009!
our midst member Lyn Packer each Rotarian reaches out and www.rotarydownunder.com.au/
who has been in Vietnam for a invites someone to join," added
It's the beginning of the new RDU/08November/News/
lengthy period, working as a self Netzel, a member of the Rotary
Rotary year " - a great time to rotary_acronyms.htm
funded volunteer, mainly in Club of Los Angeles.
implement the Club Leadership Continues next week ‘E‘
teaching literacy to children."
Plan, if you haven’t already. The" onwards!
Also " great to have Clive and "'Keep One' reminds us that it's
Club Leadership Plan (EN-245) is
Hsiang-Ju Boddy, with Clive not sufficient to simply sponsor
the administrative structure
home for four days from the someone into Rotary; we must
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communities or Programs Fund, the more
The Rotary internationally. opportunities and funding
Foundation Grants can fund
we will have for such
projects.
improvements such as
Week 4: This week’s Rotary kitchen equipment for a food The Rotary Foundation
Foundation Thought is about pantry, assistance for after- allows us to “do good in the
District Simplified Grants. school programs, dictionaries world” here in our own
or encyclopedias for primary community, as well as
District Simplified Grants school children, or internationally.
allow Rotary clubs to renovations to a playground.
identify, plan, and fund
worthy projects in their own The more we contribute to
our Foundation’s Annual
Another key part of the initial
New Horizons process was to start by using a Program for July/August
template.
After frequent comments Date Details
regarding the New Horizons The Pages ’09 application
Bulletin, I thought I had better contains a number of fantastic
share some the secrets of how it 30th July Andrea Hayward - Life and Times
templates to choose from, so
is put together? the hardest part was to work
6th August Renee Wirth - Group Study
out which one would suite.
The first secret is the software Exchange
application that I use - Pages Andrea Williams - GSE Applicant
’09, which is part of Apple’s
iWork application suite. 13th August Judith Dowson - Life and Times
A page layout application is 20th August TBA
different from a word
processor, in that it allows me I have no connection to Apple 23rd August Multi-District Rotary Foundation
to place text and graphics Computers, but have been an avid Seminar - 8:00am. North Lake Senior
where I want them! Apple user since 1991. Campus, Kardinya
Welcoming Roster Board Club Details
Rotary Year 2009-10
Di Collins — President Rotary Club of Freshwater Bay Inc.
Date Name
president@rotaryfreshwaterbay.org.au PO Box 168,
Nedlands,
30th July Anne McAnearney Ken Collins — Vice President / Western Australia, 6909
Membership Director
6th August Ken Collins vicepresident@rotaryfreshwaterbay.org.au Meetings
membership@rotaryfreshwaterbay.org.au Thursday 5:45pm to 6:45pm
13th August Rajah Senathirajah Cafe, Bethesda Hospital
Simone Carot Collins — President Elect / Queenslea Drive
20th August Judith Dowson Club Administration Director
Claremont
presidentelect@rotaryfreshwaterbay.org.au
clubadmin@rotaryfreshwaterbay.org.au Email
president@rotaryfreshwaterbay.org.au
Rajah Senitharajah — Treasurer Phone!
treasurer@rotaryfreshwaterbay.org.au 08 9385 0471
Bulletin Contributions Daniel Forsdyke — Secretary
Fax
08 9385 0472
secretary@rotaryfreshwaterbay.org.au
Contributions for the weekly bulletin are Website
sought from members of the club. Rob Rohrlach — Projects Director
www.rotaryfreshwaterbay.org.au
projects@rotaryfreshwaterbay.org.au
Why not use the bulletin to update the club
on the projects your committee is working Claire Forsdyke — International Director
Facebook
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?
on or promote the clubs next fundraising foundation@rotaryfreshwaterbay.org.au
gid=47737002646
event.
Toni James — PR & Marketing
Please forward articles and photos to Committee Director Chartered 19 December 2008
daniel.forsdyke@rotaryfreshwaterbay.org.au
publicrelations@rotaryfreshwaterbay.org.au
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