Rotary Club of Mackay West Inc. President Geoff Morgan and President Elect Michael Curtin extend a big welcome to all Rotarians, visitors, guests and friends to:

“Handover 2013” and the presentation of the

2012/13 Annual Report of the

The Rotary Club of Mackay West Inc. District 9570. at

Souths Leagues Club, Milton Street Mackay 26th June 2013 ------ 6.30pm for 7.00pm. Dinner Cost $40.00pp.

Rotary International President, 2013/14, Ron Burton
 & his wife, Jetta. Ron is a member of the Rotary Club of Norman, Oklahoma, USA.

Rotary Grace

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.

The Core Essence of Rotary A worldwide network of inspired individuals who translate their passions into relevant social causes to change lives in communities.

Rotary International Mission Statement We provide service to others, promote integrity, and advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through our fellowship of business, professional, and community leaders.

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Governor, Rotary District 9570, Mark Lean and his wife Karen. Mark is a member of the Rotary Club of Mackay North.

PROGRAMME Welcome & introduction of Chairman Chairman Rotary Grace National Anthem Toast to Australia, Welcoming, Introduction of visiting Rotarians, Guests, and Apologies

President Geoff Morgan Matt Edwards Chairman Matt Edwards Neil McIntyre & All

Chairman Matt Edwards

Entertainment & Fellowship ENTRÉE PP Vic Mason Mark Gayton Heather Mason

Toast to Rotary International Toast to the Ladies Response

Entertainment & Fellowship MAIN COURSE President’s Report & Presentations Induction & Belittlement of new Sergeants

President Geoff Morgan 2012/13 Past Sergeants

Entertainment & Fellowship DESSERT Introduction of Pres. Elect Michael Curtin Induction of President Michael Curtin Toast to a new President Response and Introduction of new Board of Directors

PDG John McKay Past President Geoff Morgan PP Garn Woodman President Michael Curtin

Entertainment: Neil McIntyre

President’s Report for 2012/13 I’d like to commence this report with a tribute to Sally. Sally actually introduced me to Rotary in Blackall in 2000. I’m reminded that a year ago Sally was here supporting me in my decision to take on this role as President and even at her death she said how proud she was of my work for Rotary and encouraged me to continue. Without this encouragement, I could quite easily have given up but I’m so pleased that I did continue, as the support I have been given through my fellow members has been unmeasurable, thank you all. Thank you to our board for this year, especially those in major supporting roles for the President, of John Palmer as Secretary and David Froyland as Treasurer. I would also single out Eddie Woodwell for the job he has done in producing a top grade bulletin on time every week. To the rest of the board, thanks for all the projects which have been undertaken which are documented in this report. Thanks to Vic Mason and Frank Hurley for all the work that goes into making sure we have an interesting guest speaker at every meeting. This is a job often taken for granted. There are so many people who continually contribute to the working of our Club I thank you all. My first challenge for the year was to rewrite the Constitution and By-Laws. Thanks to the support of members this was achieved in September. Although it seemed like a big job at the time, it now seems small in the context of everything else we have achieved this year. In September David Dunkley, Eddie Woodwell, Ross Comben and myself, joined with members of North Mackay on a RAWCS work party to the Solomon Islands for two weeks. This was a very satisfying and rewarding experience aimed mainly at improving education facilities in the Munda area. I recommend that any other members who are interested in international projects join a RAWCS project. In October we again conducted a very successful Christmas Fair. Thanks must be extended to the great contribution made to the fair by our ladies who plan their stalls months in advance. An inspection of our food van by a council inspector highlighted several deficiencies which needed to be addressed. After some discussion we decided to renovate the van and the club is hugely indebted to Ian Ritchie for the way he has planned and executed this. Ian has given much of his time and tapped into work connections to get the job done at the right price. I’m sure our food service will be greatly improved at this year’s fair. Congratulations to Michael Curtin as incoming President. I know that our members will be as supportive to you as they have been to me.

Geoff Morgan – President 2012/13

Treasurer’s Report Income from Major Fundraising Christmas Fair Mackay Show Gates Catering Mackay Marina Run Marshalling Bullarama

$22,382.00 $ 3,000.00 $ 2,875.00 $ 1,000.00 $ 250.00

Weekly Collections Rotary Foundation Sergeant’s Fines

$ 1,230.00 $ 1,528.00

Donations Mackay West State School – Opti-MINDS Mackay State High School – Opti-MINDS Australian Rotary Health – Hat Day Beyond Blue Rotary Overseas Aid RAWCS Garvan Research Foundation Solomon Islands Project - RAWCS Rotary Youth Leadership Awards Sponsorship Iona West Men’s Shed Mercy Ships Umoja Orphanage Kenya Nation Youth Science Forum

$ 1,000.00 $ 500.00 $ 1,176.00 $ 500.00 $ 220.00 $ 400.00 $ 2,000.00 $ 1,100.00 $ 1,000.00 $ 2,000.00 $ 2,000.00 $ 1,197.00

Bank Account Balances (as at 31 May) Club Services Account Community Services Account Contingency Fund

$ 7,286.00 $ 9,734.00 $12,638.00

David Froyland Treasurer, 2012/13 Rotary Year

Club Service Director, Club Service, Michael Curtin 2013 has come and gone and no doubt we will be saying the same thing this time next year. This year we again continued on with past successful Club Service projects and activities from previous years. Early July, District Governor Ken Kelly and wife, Joyce made their official visit to our Club setting out District goals for the year ahead. In August we had a “Guess who’s coming to dinner” social evening. By all accounts quite a relaxing and socially enjoyable evening was had by all diners. Should the event be held again in future years I strongly recommend participation as it is a fun way to meet socially and get to know other members and their partners. A special thank you to Eric and Sina Barry who organised the evening, and also the hosts who shared their homes and catered for their guests. In October we had our traditional (biggest fund raiser) signature Christmas fair. Thanks to all members and their partners and other helpers for their efforts in making the annual fair another success. During the year the caravan has been revamped under the stewardship of Ian Ritchie, which no doubt will significantly increase the van’s efficiency and effectiveness not to mention prestige. A big thank you Ian for your drive and engineering prowess. Once again the Surf Life Saving Club was chosen for our Christmas party. This year Geoff and Violet Walsh provided entertainment, we also had a clown for the kids and of course Santa. This year it was our Club’s turn to host both North Mackay Club for bowls and Sarina & Walkerston Clubs for darts. Bowls was in March, the venue being Suburban Bowls Club. The darts night was at the Mackay Darts Association, Shinn Street in April. Both venues were good to deal with in organising the respective events and the catering was exceptional. End results, Bowls we won, 51 to 18 and Darts, unfortunately we had a loss. Also in March, Secretary Elect Mark Gayton and myself attended PEPS (Presidents Elect Planning Seminar) previously PETS (Presidents Elect Training Seminar). Both Mark and I enjoyed the fellowship of other Rotarians at the seminar. Both of us feel as though we learnt a lot more about Rotary, but as with learning, the more we learn and know, the more we realise there is a lot more that we don’t know. District Conference was in May and held in Mackay. Our Club was given the opportunity to cater and cook for the opening/welcome evening of the conference. I do believe we proved our worth and overall it panned out quite a good night. A number of our members also attended the conference over the weekend including the Governor’s Dinner. I would like to take this opportunity to thank my committee members for their support and assistance as well as all club members and partners over the past year. Because of this support and assistance I am more comfortable in moving into the position of President. I also thank all those who have accepted positions of responsibility for our next year.

Michael

Community Service Matt Edwards, Community Service Director Opti-MINDS

(UNASHAMEDLY EXCELLENT)

The year opened with a bang as the Club supplied judges for the local Opti-MINDS Challenge competition. Several members sat on panels watching some of the best young minds in the district put their minds and ingenuity toward sustainable solutions’ problems, which they were set in the Science and Engineering division.

Christmas Fair Once again the Christmas Fair was an outstanding success. All members rolled up their sleeves and put in hours of hard work for what is by far the clubs biggest money raiser.

Blood drive This year the club was registered with the Red Cross' Red Club program. Now any member who donates can have their donation count towards a Club total. Our Club total also contributes towards Rotary Australia's donation levels on the Red Club database.

Backyard Blitz When Headspace opened a new office in Mackay, West Mackay Rotary members were on hand to provide a thorough clean up in the alley which ran down to its entrance. The corridor was frequented by the homeless and late night party goers and was quite a mess, but it looked 100% better once the job was done. Some members also ran a BBQ breakfast for the opening morning.

Free Computers for the Disadvantaged Inc. Eddie Woodwell looks after this project, without assistance or recognition, in the name of our Club which makes us all look good. “Free Computers for the Disadvantaged Inc. wish to thank West Mackay Rotary for their donations of computer systems, your generosity is most appreciated!” ----- Many thanks Eddie.

Marina Run A huge turnout of members put their hand up to assist the local committee of the 2013 BMA Marina Run. Jobs included marshalling and drink station coordination as well as selling bacon and egg burgers from the canteen beneath the Surf Club. It was an early start, but a worthy cause.

Show Gates At the time this report was compiled, our Show Gates commitment had not been fulfilled. It is an important project, not only raising funds, but also contributing to a necessary community activity. I am confident that our effort will help ensure the success of the 2013 Mackay Show.

Matt.

Vocational Service Vocational Service Director, Trevor Townsend IAN RITCHIE & CO. The club had three vocational visits for the year. Our first visit was to Ian Ritchie’s Engineering work shop where we inspected a tractor being modified into a high clearance tractor, Ian provided us with a very detailed account of the processes involved. It was very interesting to inspect the completed tractor and view the detail and professional product coming from a small Engineering Workshop. Ian’s business is based in structural and general engineering construction. Extremely high clearance tractors are Ian’s specialty.

CENTRAL QUEENSLAND CONSERVATORIUM OF MUSIC Our second visit was to the Central Queensland Conservatorium of Music, where Judith Brown entertained us with an enjoyable recital followed by an introduction to and an inspection of the Australian made Stuart Concert Grand Piano. We also inspected the incomplete Conservatorium’s new building complex and were informed of their plans and ambitions for the future.

Iona WEST MEN’S SHED We also held a meeting at the Mackay Men’s Shed, a cause close to our Club’s heart. It was pleasing to hear from volunteers who attend the shed and the changes The Shed has made to their personal situations, the committee in appreciation of our support provided dinner. On a personal note I would like to thank Syd for his help in organizing the Men’s shed visit.

Vocational Meeting Programs Club members have informed us at regular meetings about some of the finer points of their vocation, Greg Sandral explained some intimate points concerning the marketing of grain. Neil Wallace informed us of how even the disasters in the United States have a detrimental effect on our Insurance Policies. Noel Fordyce explained how Solar Panels work and also explained the differences between different types of panels. Mark Gayton’s talk “Aspects of the Sugar Industry” told an up to date story of current operations and gave an insight into the Industry’s possible future. I would like to extend my thanks to fellow members for their assistance during the year.

International Service Ian Ritchie, International Service Director. Burn Ashburner, International Service Director transferred to Brisbane in the early part of this year and I have taken over for the last few months.
 The GSE team in-bound from Brazil gave a presentation at the welcome bar-be-cue at the Rotary Conference in Mackay in May. The out-bound team also gave their presentation at the Conference. In Sept 2012, 4 Mackay West Rotarians (Geoff Morgan, David Dunkley, Eddie Woodwell and Ross Comben) volunteered for a “tour of duty” in the Western Province, Solomon Islands. Our group assisted in an ongoing RAWCS programme for district 9570, with a group sponsored by North Mackay Rotary. The complete team totaled fourteen, not all were Rotarians. The team assisted in the distribution of two shipping containers of materials for local schools, the local hospital and the community. Geoff Morgan used his specialist skill set to assist in the Manual Arts areas of the local schools as well as renovations to enable a Library to be set up at Beroko Village. David Dunkley assisted in the Dentistry clinic at the local hospital, and also accompanied a team to distribute goods to Seghe Hospital. Eddie Woodwell used his extensive Computer expertise to set up, repair and get up and running every computer in the immediate District. He also tutored teachers in the use and repair of same. Ross Comben gathered information to assist and develop a new Rotary Programme called Learn/Grow, whereby advice and materials are used to educate and assist local people to be more selfsustaining in the food-plants they are choosing to grow. All team members had a wonderful experience and contributed greatly to the ongoing success of this RAWCS project. In January 2013 Cathy Booth team leader, Leonie Hills, Leanne Petersen, Adele Hughes, Trish Gilluley, Austin Grillmeier, Katie Truelson and Ian Ritchie. Volunteered for a RAWCS project to look at building a new orphanage in Ukunda in south east Kenya. The group visited two established orphanages to give us an insight into how we should begin. There is a definite need for another orphanage, but a more essential need for schools. We also volunteered at a feeding station to help feed 2,000 children on a Sunday. Over five days the team fitted guttering and downpipes to a rainwater tank to the caretakers’ cottage that has already been built on Umoja land. In September the second team in consisting of fifteen Rotary members will start construction of the security fence around Umoja Orphanage land. Subsequent teams will work on accommodation and the school as money becomes available. In the three week tour of Kenya the team had a five day wild life safari tour of three parks. At the end of the tour I spent five days in South Africa catching up with Debbie Klintworth who was with our club twenty five years ago as Rotary Exchange Student. I had experience of a lifetime and hope to return next year.

Ian

New Generations Director, Marty Eiteneuer RYDA, Road Safety Education Program: The Rotary Youth Driver Awareness Program was held at the PCYC at North Mackay on Tuesday 24 and 25th of July 2012 where 233 year 11 students from 5 regional high schools took part in the annual road safety program. A large increase from last year. Club members participated as Team Leaders and assisted with running this year’s event, Syd Cowan is the Mackay Area Chairman for this program which has been renamed from RYDA to the now RYDA Road Safety Education Program. Len Hansen bursary: Camryn Sutton was selected as the winner of the $500 Len Hansen Bursary at the Victoria Park School’s 2012 Presentation Night. She was presented with a framed award, a medallion and the perpetual trophy. The bursary helps pay for Camryn’s school educational costs at Mercy College in 2013. This award is a very much highly sort after award for the year seven students and there is a big lead up the announcement on the night. The Agricultural Skills and Technology Experience: The Agricultural Skills and Technology Experience offer students in grades 10,11and12 the opportunity to spend 4 days at either the Emerald or Longreach Agricultural colleges during their school holidays. Where they learn skills in animal husbandry, horticulture, conservation and land management and how to operate machinery. They also learn the skills required to own or manage a property one day. This year we sponsored Eleanor Fordyce, Eleanor attended the Longreach experience. There were 6 local students selected to attend this experience, they were from Mirani State High 1, Pioneer state high 1, Mackay Christian College 2 and Mackay State High School 1 and our Eleanor from Mercy College 1. The Clubs of District 9570 sponsored 40 students into the programme. National Youth Science Forum; Bradley Roper was sponsored by our Club and was one of six students selected from 16 applicants to attend the National Youth Science Forum from the Mackay district. Again another tough selection process to go through due to the high quality of applicants. Samantha Cridland one off this year’s applicants will be going back again next year as a staff person to help the 2014 applicants through the NSYF experience. She will be a great ambassador for Rotary and NYSF and the Mackay district. Again we have 16 applicants for the selections for 2014. Rotary Youth Leadership Awards; Heather Davies and Robert Nicolai have been accepted into the RYLA program and were sent away on The RYLA camp on March 9th-15th 2013. There were 16 young people attending. This is a great week long program based on personal development. Heather and Robert are both apprentices at Mackay Sugar where they both show a lot of potential as upcoming leaders in the business. RYLA emphasizes leadership, citizenship, and personal growth, and aims to:  Demonstrate Rotary's respect and concern for youth.  Provide an effective training experience for selected youth and potential leaders.  Encourage leadership of youth by youth.  Recognize publicly young people who are rendering service to their communities. We recently heard Heather and Robert perform and demonstrate their youth leadership skills as guest speakers at a regular Club meeting.

Marty

Mercy College Interact Director, Syd Cowan The Mercy College Interact Club raised $11,000 through various projects throughout the year, including the annual Walkathon. These funds were distributed to worthy local charities and community groups. Club members also participated in Relay for Life and assisted at our Club's annual Christmas Fair. Interact members pay regular goodwill visits to residents at Francis of Assisi Aged Care Facility and also distributed Easter eggs to the residents. Each year members arrange and conduct a program for the Iona West 4 Ways, including entertainment and supper, for people with disabilities. Several boxes of text books were sent to the Solomon Islands and members are familiar with the work completed in the Solomon Islands by Rotarians from District 9570. The Interact Club also supports World Vision which assists people in undeveloped countries with food, medical supplies and other vital aid. Interact is promoted throughout the college for Club membership. The Four Way Test is displayed and is a topic of discussion by students who attend English and Religious Education classes, as they realise the importance of ethics in business and professions as well as society in today's world. In recognition of their achievements, Mackay West Rotary Club has nominated Mercy College Interact Club for a Presidential Citation with Rotary International, and if successful we hope the Citation will be presented by DG Ken Kelly. Congratulations to the Interact Club members for their commitment throughout the year and thanks to Mr. Brendan Gunning and other support teachers for their encouragement, guidance and supervision at various events. Thanks also to Barry Ingham and Committee members for attending the fortnightly Interact meetings throughout the year.

Syd

Rotary Club of Mackay West Office Bearers & Committees, 2013/14 President President Elect Secretary Treasurer Vice President Classifications Attendance Bulletin & emedia History & Photos Programs Sergeants at Arms Christmas Fair Rotary Foundation Membership Development Honorary Member Club Service: Community Service:

Vocational Service:

International Service: New Generations: Interact:

District 9570 etc.

Michael Curtin John Palmer Mark Gayton Paul McKay Geoff Morgan Neil Wallace Jim Brown Eddie Woodwell & John Lacey John Lacey Ross Comben, Grant Craig, Gautham Nair & Greg Sandral. David Dunkley, Trevor Townsend, David Froyland & Col Meng Ross Comben, Marty Eiteneuer, Kevin Ford, Noel Fordyce, Sandy Mackay, Ian Ritchie, Ross Walker, Neil Wallace. Eric Barry & Todd Shannon Harry Roestenburg & Noel Fordyce Don Wall MBE

Director: John Palmer Eric Barry, Ross Comben, Grant Craig, Michael Curtin, John lacey, Doug Neville. Director: Matt Edwards Kevin Casey, Mark Gayton, Harry Roestenburg, Todd Shannon, Ross Walker, Don Wall, Neil Wallace, Geoff Walsh. Director: Vic Mason Brian Dean, Noel Fordyce, Frank Hurley, Gautham Nair, Greg Sandral, Trevor Townsend. Director: Ian Ritchie David Dunkley, Kevin Ford, Sandy Mackay, John McKay, Paul McKay, Col Meng. Director: Marty Eiteneuer Jim Brown, David Froyland, Curtis Harrison, Eddie Woodwell. Director: Syd Cowan Barry Ingham, Geoff Morgan, Des Sievers, Garn Woodman.

Syd Cowan Grant Craig Matt Edwards Marty Eiteneuer Col Meng Harry Roestenburg Neil Wallace Eddie Woodwell

Mackay Chair, Rotary Youth Driver Awareness (RYDA) & Mercy College Interact Mentor Chair, Rotary Foundation Grants Local Committee, National Youth Science Forum Chair, National Youth Science Forum (NYSF) Chair, Rotary District Government Liaison Adviser to the Mackay Rover Scout Group District Insurance Officer, Governance Chair & Local RYDA Committee District Website Chairman

100% Attendance – 2012/13 Michael Curtin, Barry Ingham & Ian Ritchie CLUB PRESIDENTS 1959-60 … Col Story 1960-61 … Col Story 1961-62 … Tom Hayes 1962-63 ... Ed Casey 1963-64 … Ray Ellick 1964-65 … Derek Wood 1965-66 … Bill McKinstry 1966-67 … Don Wall 1967-68 … Jack Dean 1968-69 … Joe O’Mara 1969-70 … Jack Williamson 1970-71 … Jim Crunkhorn 1971-72 … Keith Thompson 1972-73 … Basil Graham 1973-74 … Graham Macdonald 1974-75 … Jim Ryan 1975-76 … Monty Martin 1976-77 … Noel Creen

1977-78 … Clarrie McFie 1978-79 … Tony Brazil 1979-80 … Laurie Corcoran 1980-81 … Ted Coburn 1981-82 … Neil Blucher 1982-83 … John McKay 1983-84 … John Lacey 1984-85 … Mick O’Riordan 1985-86 … Kevin Ford 1986-87 … Col Meng 1987-88 … Ian Ritchie 1988-89 … Frank Hurley 1989-90 … Ian Angus 1990-91 … Mike Loveday 1991-92 … Len Tomlins 1992-93 … Grant Craig 1993-94 … Barry Ingham 1994-95 … Bob Bennett

1995-96 … Keith Henderson 1996-97 … Garn Woodman 1997-98 … Arthur McIntyre 1998-99 … Geoff Walsh 1999-00 … John Green 2000-01 … David Dunkley 2001-02 … Syd Cowan 2002-03 … Vic Mason 2003-04 … Brian Dean 2004-05 … Mike Loveday 2005-06 … Grant Craig 2006-07 … Doug Neville 2007-08 … Ross Comben 2008-09 … Harry Roestenburg 2009-10 … Dave Langham 2010-11 … Eric Barry 2011-12 … Neil Wallace 13 2012-13 … Geoff Morgan

Past Governors, District 9570 Monty Martin 1982/83 ---- Mick O’Riordan1991/92 ---- John McKay 1998/99

Paul Harris Fellows: Barry, Sina Cowan, Syd Craig, Grant Craig, Leah Dunkley, David

Ford, Kevin Hurley, Frank Ingham, Barry Lacey, John McKay, John

Inductions 2012/13 Curtis Harrison Gautham Nair Todd Shannon

McKay, June Mason, Vic Meng, Col Neville, Doug O’Riordan, Iris

Ritchie, Ian Woodman, Beryl Roestenburg, Harry Woodman, Garn Walker, Ross Wall, Don Walsh, Geoff

Resignations 2012/13 Burn Ashburner Ron Baker  Col Johnson David Keys Dave Langham Rory McCabe Russel McIntyre Hendrick Van Wyk Andrew Watson

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