Issue 11

Wednesday, September 10, 2014

Mackay West Bulletin The Rotary Club of Mackay West Inc. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ President, John Palmer - Secretary, Des Sievers - Treasurer, Jim Brown - Club Service, Mark Gayton Community Service, Marty Eiteneuer - Vocational Service, Greg Sandral – International Service, Gautham Nair Youth Service, Matt Edwards – Mercy College Interact, Geoff Morgan Chartered 1st October 1959 Club 17767 District 9570 – ABN 43 468 490 754 PO Box 610 Mackay Qld 4740 e-mail: [email protected] Meets 5:45 to 6:15 pm at Boomerang Hotel, Nebo Road

President’s Message

Gary CK Huang Pres. R.I.

I am not sure if “Murphy’s Law” was thrust upon us last week at the CQ Conservatorium but, after a very entertaining presentation by Judith Brown and her accompanists, we learned that our caterer had forgotten about our food order. Some take-away food outlets probably had increased patronage for the night. This is the second occasion that we have attended a “Judith, Stuart and Friends” presentation and, based on our attendances, we should consider including this in our program as an annual ladies night. On the bright side, we were very pleased to make a donation of the meeting fees collected for the night to the YWAM Training and Medical Ship that Greg Sandral had arranged for our Club to tour. From all reports, the tour of the ship last Thursday was most enjoyable and our donation was gratefully accepted by them. This week we have Murray Gibbs and Ron Poulson from Pioneer Valley Rotary with an update on their very important project to provide support for drought stricken communities in western Queensland. I have included in this week’s Bulletin, a letter received from PDG John Lamb thanking the Club for our donation to Australian Rotary Health last year. ARH Hat Day is coming up on 10 October and our International Director, Gautham is proposing that our meeting on 8 October be a “Hat Day” night with an international theme and fund raiser for ARH. More on this in the coming weeks. Directors please note: we have a Board meeting at 5pm this week.

John

Rotary Grace Craig Edmonstron DG 9570

We break the bread of Brotherhood We thank thee Lord for all things good May we, more blessed than we deserve Live less for self and more to serve.

For the Partners:

I have confirmation of a small group of ladies for dinner in the Bistro at the Boomerang this week but all are welcome to come. Thanks to those who have already committed to the Fair stalls. We still need more helpers. Coral

DIARY DATES An evening with “Judith, Stuart and Friends” 10 September

Board Meeting at 5 pm

13 September (Saturday)

Guess who’s coming to dinner

17 September

Vocational visit to Goanna Brewery

20 September

Working Bee at Riding for the Disabled

24 September

Cr Alison Jones—Mackay Drop-in Centre

27 September

Working Bee to repaint fair stall frames (tentative)

24 & 25 October

Christmas Fair

Please advise Des Sievers by 9am Wednesday if you will not be at next week’s meeting. Phone: 0407 754 648 Email: [email protected]

THIS WEEK Topic:

Pioneer Valley Rotary “Help for Out West Appeal”

Speaker: Chairman: Registration:

Murray Gibbs Ross Comben Jim Brown Kevin Casey

Special Duty:

Eddie Woodwell Eric Barry

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NEXT WEEK Registration:

Ross Comben Syd Cowan

Special Duty:

Grant Craig Michael Curtin

Wedding Anniversaries

Birthdays

Sept. Rotary Anniversaries

No wedding anniversaries

11 September, Leah Craig

8 years, Harry Roestenburg

for the week

13 September, Tricia Casey

40 years, John McKay

Mackay West Rotary on-board the YWAM Medical Ship

John and June McKay John and June McKay are comfortably home at Unit 6, “Nelsons on the River” and would appreciate a visit from those who would like a cup of tea and a natter about what is going on at your place. Those of us who were fortunate enough to attend the District Conference at Longreach earlier in the year would have been delighted to meet and hear Karen Jacobsen’s presentation which was about “Recalculating” when necessary on our journey through life. Karen’s presentation was motivational, with an emphasis on Mental Health. John and June are strong supporters of the “Australian Rotary Health Research Fund” and the Fund’s work on Mental Health. Hat Day is scheduled for Friday the 10th of October, this is Rotary Health’s major fund raiser for the year, I am confident in saying that John & June would be pleased to see the Club support Hat Day, as indeed would Meryl & Ian Ritchie who are also strong supporters of Rotary Health. The message below from Karen arrived by email, she appears to be on course.

Dear Ones, It has been quite some time since we had the joy of being together in Longreach at the Rotary District Conference. It was a great pleasure to experience your conference. You’re receiving this email as you asked for The GPS Girl’s 5 Directions for Recalculating. I hope you have been successfully “recalculating” in the meantime! Our Summer has seen me traveling to perform in California and Mexico, and loved a train adventure down to Washington D.C. and up to Montreal, Toronto and the incredible Niagara Falls. Back in NYC our son has now started First Grade. We feel so fortunate he loves school. Below you will find the 5 Directions. Perhaps our paths will cross again, and I will keep you posted from time to time. Karen xo

Directions for Recalculating 1. Notice You Are Off Route 2. Be Willing to Change Directions 3. Clarify Your Destination 4. Embrace the Steering Wheel

5. Accelerate

| The GPS Girl® | Motivational Speaker | Award-Winning Singer & Songwriter | TV Host | Author | | President National Speakers Association NYC 2014-15 | Giving Directions for Recalculating Life |

Dear Rotarians:

Twenty Rotarians, Rotaryannes and guests took the opportunity to visit the YWAM (Youth With a Mission) new medical ship whilst it was visiting Mackay last week. YWAM is a non-denominational Christian international organisation of volunteers which has a base in Townsville to administer the medical ship’s work in Papua New Guinea. This visit is part of a fundraising effort to pay for the new ship which the organisation is currently in a lease to buy agreement. Five million dollars is needed to pay for the ship and fit it out. The PNG Government has donated the first one and a half million dollars to show their commitment to the YWAM organisation and the work they do in the PNG isolated provinces. This ship is the MV Ammari which some of you will remember as a tour ship in the Whitsundays. The Ammari will supersede the existing ship and will increase the groups operational capacity in PNG by up to 500%

There were many volunteers on board with the majority sporting a north American accent. We were shown through much of the boat including volunteer accommodation and a basic dental chair complete with solar powered implements. The chair can be folded up to fit in a backpack and they have been used by PNG locals travelling about the rivers in dugout canoes to treat patients.

As well as funding the group is looking for volunteers for two week outreach stints in PNG. Volunteers of all backgrounds are welcome with a medical background not necessary. All you need to do is get yourself to PNG and they will pick you up at the airport and look after you from there.

You can access their website which is full of information on the amazing work they carry out in PNG and how you can help. http://ywamships.org.au/

Cheers!

Greg Sandral Sandral Marketing Pty Ltd Phone: 07 4956 5855

Following an impromptu collection from members at the Conservatorium the previous night Mackay West Rotary was pleased to make a donation of $640 to YWAM’s appeal. Naomi Callender from the Townsville City Campus accepted the donation on behalf of the organisation.

Rotary Club of Mackay West Office Bearers & Committees, 2014/15 President:

John Palmer

President Elect:

Mark Gayton

Vice President:

Michael Curtin

Secretary:

Des Sievers

Treasurer:

Jim Brown

Bulletin:

Eddie Woodwell

Classifications:

Doug Neville

Attendance:

Vic Mason

Website & Technology:

Eddie Woodwell

History:

John Lacey

Programs:

Eric Barry, Kevin Casey, David Froyland, Trevor Townsend

Sergeant at Arms:

Eddie Woodwell, Harry Roestenburg, Todd Shannon, Ross Walker

Christmas Fair:

Ross Comben, Marty Eiteneuer, Barry Ingham, Ian Ritchie, Ross Walker

Rotary Foundation:

Eric Barry, Don Wall

Membership Development:

Col Meng

Honorary Member:

Don Wall MBE

Club Service Director:

Mark Gayton Eric Barry, Ross Comben, Grant Craig, Michael Curtin, Kevin Ford, Doug Neville

Community Service Director:

Marty Eiteneuer Kevin Casey, Col Meng, Harry Roestenburg, Todd Shannon, Don Wall

Vocational Service Director:

Greg Sandral Brian Dean, Frank Hurley, John Lacey, Vic Mason, Trevor Townsend

International Service Director:

Gautham Nair Jim Brown, John McKay, Paul McKay, Ian Ritchie, Ross Walker

Youth Service Director:

Matt Edwards David Dunkley, David Froyland, Curtis Harrison, Eddie Woodwell

Interact Director:

Geoff Morgan Syd Cowan, Barry Ingham, Des Sievers, Garn Woodman