ROTARY CLUB of

WAGGA WAGGA KOORINGAL Chartered - 23rd July, 1969 Initiated First World Peace Community

District Governor 9700 GEOFF TANCRED Orange Calare NSW Australia

RI President RON D. BURTON Norman OK USA

President – PHILLIP TOME 2013-2014

ABN: 72 322 824 525

PO Box 8019, Kooringal NSW 2650

[email protected]

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APRIL MONTH

MAGAZINE MONTH

‘Rotary Down Under’ magazine is a great source of ideas to help us increase the impact of our service and make our clubs more effective, vibrant and dynamic. It reminds us of the fun and friendship alongside service.

MEETING 44 - 40

09 April, 2014

Attendance Members - 22 Apologies - 11 Visiting Rotarian International Toast has 162 members.

Leave - 0 Absent - 0

Make ups - 0

Lance Gillespie (Narrandera RC) Rotary Club of Augusta, Georgia, USA was chartered in 1915 and

This week, the US Masters begins and Australian golfer, Adam Scott will defend his title. However 88 years ago, Dr Gifford Gordon of Melbourne, Australia was lecturing at the Augusta Rotary Club about the success of prohibition.

PROGRAM

CLUB ASSEMBLY - AUTUMN

YX student Fiona has sent a message indicating that she is having an ‘amazing’ time and lots of fun on the Australian Adventure tour through the Outback and down the east coast. She has been camel riding and diving on the Great Barrier Reef. Club Signature Event -The suggestions gathered on the night including those mentioned by Sid Clarke during the brainstorming session will be collated and sent to members for future discussion. Sid Clarke made a special point of saying that children enjoy farm experiences such as petting kids, lambs or calves. Lakeside - New member Ted Wolfe raised a point of interest regarding the club’s lakeside location and suggested we adopt water-themed or hydro projects such as raising funds to maintain the hydrotherapy pool at Wagga Base, supporting Snowy Hydro careflight helicopter, adding a water slide to Apex Park at Lake Albert, in conjunction with local schools hold a lakeside event at the golf club, boat club or park, planting trees or doing something for the future Riverside Precinct and so on. These suggestions will be added to the list of suggestions for a signature event even though Bill Shaw reminded members the club should complete present projects before starting new ventures.

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Senses Garden - Ray King gave a short presentation on the gardens at the Ethel Forrest Centre as established as a club service project in 2006-7. He then showed pictures of their present state showing maintenance is needed to remove algae & debris and re-align leaning lighting poles. Action - It was agreed that the club undertake service work to bring the gardens back to their previous state. Ray King will arrange a suitable date for the working bee. Fundraising Major Projects - Sunflower House - Continue to apply for funding from all sources. Currently hold about $27 000 of $100 000 being sought to carry out works costing between $ 60100, 000. Extra committee members have been sourced. Weekly Dinner Program - President explained that as a result of the SWOT analysis and the club visioning carried out last year, the program offered was chosen to reflect members’ requests. It provided guest speakers from outside and within the club on topics of interest and to further understanding of Rotary and its many projects as well as providing vocational speakers here and off-site, ladies’ nights and fellowship with other service clubs. The 5th Wednesday of the month has been set aside specifically for fellowship and fun for club members. President Phillip thanked dinner program co-ordinator Doug Masterson for his efforts providing a balanced program using the plan, especially when arrangements needed to be adjusted. Doug noted the club has had good speakers and has made them feel welcome on arrival. He also asked if members were happy with rostered responsibilities and indicated he would like to stepdown after a few years in this role. Amalgamation of Districts – Doug Masterson queried the status of this idea. President Phillip Tome responded that the Council of Legislation 18 months ago reduced number of members per district from 1200 to 1100. Currently District 9700 has 1160 members. DG Geoff Tancred advised that we can’t be complacent but we are meeting RI requirements. District is not currently affected by no. of clubs per district as 9700 is well above minimum no. of clubs per district with 40 clubs. Glove Prosthesis for Stroke Victims – Doug Masterson requested that the club make enquiries about this item seen on TV as a possible service project. Peter Keith volunteered to follow it up. Mt Austin High School (i) Liaison - Youth Director Gavin Davies was thanked for making contact as was Nim Weerakoon, a Science teacher at the school and Sam Fisher, an English teacher for their interest in maintaining stronger connections between the school and the club. This needs to be continued into the future. During a visit to the school, President outlined the many Youth programs at Learning Support team meeting, referring them to District and club websites. Follow up was provided. (ii) Meeting 7 May - Past and potential participants have been invited to attend a Rotary meeting on 7 May to inform members of their experiences. These students have attended RYPEN, Murray Darling School of Freshwater Research and are applying for NYSF. Teachers will also be attending with them. (iii) School fundraising to assist NYSF students and eventually other participants in Rotary programs is being organised by the students and their teacher. They are currently selling boxes of Cadbury chocolates then raffling Easter eggs. Thanks were offered to those members who had contributed eggs or rabbits to the prize pool. (iv) Request for use of BBQ and manpower - An offer has been received giving permission for Rotary Club of Wagga Wagga Kooringal

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MAHS to hold barbecues outside Duffy Bros in the future. The school would like to take up this opportunity with the assistance of the Kooringal club understanding that the BBQ can only be used by club members. Are members willing to man the BBQ on their behalf with student/teacher/parent assistance? (v) NYSF – need to organise a panel to ‘mock interview’ the 3 boys as preparation for their NYSF interview. Leave of Absence - Members need to notify the Attendance Officer if they are absent. To make it easier for long term absences over two weeks, it was agreed that members could complete a copy of the sample form presented at the meeting, thereby ensuring the board, the treasurer and the attendance officer are all notified and adjustments made accordingly. Peter Keith suggested that a copy be emailed to members with bulletin. Dinner badges – Club board has been asked to consider replacing unreadable dinner badges. International Night - Coolamon RC is holding a fundraiser - Country Kenya in Ganmain on Saturday 10th May. Money raised benefits rhinos and elephants through RAGES Rotarian Action Group for Endangered Species. Harry Nixon requested numbers of those attending. .

REPORTS Treasurer: Wayne Hooper  President asked members to assist Treasurer Wayne and pay meal fees for next quarter promptly. President: Phillip Tome  welcomed visiting Rotarian, Lance Gillespie.  thanked members for their service work on BBQs for The Leisure Company and Cancer Council as well as supervising the ‘blind wheelbarrow time trial at RYLA this week.

President Phillip attended RYLA dinner on behalf of club. An evening of fun & laughter! Left - Michael Haggar supervising at the ‘blind’ wheelbarrow time trial at RYLA last week. Above - Wayne Hooper, Ray Brown and Bill Shaw cooking breakfast behind JWB Gym where Joe Williams, a participant in ‘Wagga Takes Two’ raised over $5 000 for the Cancer Council prior to his singing with Shelly McCormack in late April.

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Youth Exchange - a request has been received to take a Belgian or Taiwanese male exchange student from July. Concerns were raised about the club providing suitable host families and anticipated expenses. Action - It was agreed that the club will not host an inbound student in the 2014-2015 Rotary year maintaining its current practice of alternating its inbound /outbound students. Rotary Club of Wagga Wagga Kooringal

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SERVICE WORK

RYLA

FOR MEMBERS’ INFORMATION RYLA – Rotary Youth Leadership Awards

RYLA is a five day program that can be likened to District Conference on an extended sleepover with additional activities to develop leadership and team building. It was held at Camp Kurrajong on Oura Road last week but we should all have a better understanding of this program for young adults aged 18-28 years to order to approach future participants. It was lead by past participants (4 females/1 male) with the presence of experienced Rotarian couple (Ron & Marilyn Walter) acting as house parents. RC of Wagga Wagga Murrumbidgee co-ordinated this year’s RYLA program again. Presenters included Rotarian PDG John Egan, Charles Tarbey (Century 21 Australia) Patricia Hawe who has climbed the Kokoda track, Deborah Braines (Ronald McDonald House), Tim Phelps (GTES), Sandy Green (Wagga Police), Peter Hastie, Pip, Leigh and Whitto (Star FM) , Jane Gentle (Junee Pharmacy), Mark & Christine Hillis and Matt Dombrovski (Commins Hendriks). RYLA Photo – John Egan

07:30 08:15 09:15 10:00 10:30 11:20 12:20 13:00 14:00 15:00 15:50 16:00 18:00 18:30 19:30 21:30

A Day at RYLA Breakfast Holy Grail - Rotary help Leadership in Business Morning Tea Business/Life balance Mental Health Committee Meetings Lunch Leadership Concert & dinner Prep Afternoon Tea Legal Profession Meet& Greeet RYLA / Rotary Dinner Concert Supper

Left – RYLA participants from across District 9700Rotary with DG Geoff Tancred 18:30 RYLA & Bettye flanked by ‘house parents’ Marilyn & Ron Walter. Lauren Slater, President of Murrumbidgee RC & head director is in red pants on right.

DID YOU KNOW? These may help some members who don’t like speaking when introducing or thanking a speaker. Reference - RYLA handbook with some additions for club purposes.

Introducing a Speaker  Take 5 minutes to acquaint yourself with the speaker. Ask them about themselves and what they plan to talk about.  If you are introducing someone who has a title (eg a doctor), include the title as well as their first and last names in the introduction and awards they’ve received. eg Dr Ray King OAM  Give a brief biographical history and a few words about what they’ll be talking about.  Invite them to the front of the room. Thanking a Speaker  Take a few notes about what you find interesting whilst the speaker is presenting.  Thank them on behalf of the entire group, and say why you are thanking them.  Present the certificate of appreciation and explain the donation given in their name.  Offer to shake hands then invite the group to give a round of applause. Rotary Club of Wagga Wagga Kooringal

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FOR YOUR CALENDAR

APRIL - JUNE

13 Apr 14 Apr 16 Apr 22 Apr 23 Apr 30 Apr

Service - MTC Race Meeting Board Meeting Meeting - Committee Meetings Service - MTC Race Meeting Meeting - Palliative Care Needs - Peter Fitzpatrick Fellowship - Joint Gathering of Kooringal RC and South Wagga Lions

01 May 02 May 04 May 07 May 12 May 14 May 15 May 17 May 18 May 19 May 21 May 23 May 28 May 31 May

Service - MTC Race Meeting – Town Plate Service - MTC Race Meeting – Gold Cup District Assembly – Grenfell Meeting - Youth Services Reports from student participants – RYPEN etc Board Meeting - Joint at Wagga Country Golf Club Meeting - C4Wagga - Chris Fitzpatrick Friendship Exchange visit and hosting - 20 May Service - BBQ - Masters Youth Exchange Interviews Service - MTC Race Meetings Meeting - RAWCS John Roberson, Eastern Region RAWCS Committee Fellowship - Talbingo Fishing weekend – 25 May Meeting - My Year to Last a Lifetime’ Fiona Koeck Exchange student from Austria Service - MTC Race Meeting – Kurrajong Charity Race Day

June 01 Jun 04 Jun 04 Jun 06 Jun 09 Jun 09 Jun 11 Jun 17 Jun

Semi-Annual dues to be paid to Treasurer RI CONVENTION - Day 1 RI CONVENTION - Last Day Meeting Service - MTC Race Meeting Long Weekend TBC - Board Meeting Meeting - Board Report RC of Wollundry Wagga Wagga Changeover - Commercial Club

18 Jun

45th CHANGEOVER of KOORINGAL ROTARY CLUB – Country Club

23 Jun 24 Jun 24 Jun 25 Jun 25 Jun 28 Jun 29 Jun 30 Jun

RC of South Wagga Wagga Changeover- RSL Club RC of Wagga Wagga Sunrise Changeover - Elements@Gardens RC of Lockhart Changeover RC of Henty Changeover Meeting District 9700 Changeover - Blayney RC of Junee Changeover - Ex-Services Club Junee Service - MTC Race Meeting

FOR YOUR CALENDAR

JULY - SEPTEMBER

05 Jul 07 Jul

RC of Wagga Wagga Murrumbidgee Changeover - Mercure RC of Coolamon Changeover – Sport & Rec Club

August

DG Visit to Club

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FOR YOUR CALENDAR

IMPORTANT DATES to CELEBRATE 04 Apr 08 Apr 11 Apr 11 Apr

WELL DONE ! 13 Apr 14 Apr 16 Apr 22 Apr 23 Apr 30 Apr 07 May 14 May 21 May 28 May

Ken Post - 13 yrs Doug Willers Ray King - 14 yrs Jack Morgan - 14 yrs

Service - MTC Race Meeting Board Meeting Meeting - Committee Meetings Service - MTC Race Meeting Meeting - Palliative Care Needs - Peter Fitzpatrick Fellowship - Joint Gathering of Kooringal RC and South Wagga Lions Meeting -Youth Service Reports Meeting - C4Wagga - Chris Fitzpatrick Meeting - RAWCS John Roberson, Eastern Region RAWCS Committee Meeting - My Year to Last a Lifetime’ - Fiona Koeck, Exchange student from Austria

FOR YOUR INFORMATION COMING UP Program Topic Guest Speaker Set Up Toast to Australia Grace Fines Session

16 April Committee Meetings RAWCS update Now - 21 May Michael Haggar Sid Clarke Greg Guttler Trevor Webb

Introduce Speaker Vote of Thanks

23 April Palliative Care Needs Peter Fitzpatrick

30 April Fellowship with SW Lions

Michael Haggar Reg Miegel Jack Morgan Dennis Bishop

Michael Haggar Harry Nixon Ted Wolfe Polio Pig

Peter Keith Barry Elliott

Phillip Tome Gavin Davies

2013 – 2014 – Dinner Program Co-ordinator – Doug Masterson / Bulletin – Phillip Tome

REMINDERS 

Meal fees due asap

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KOORINGAL’S CHANGEOVER DINNER - 18 JUNE

The ‘Four Way Test’ Is it the TRUTH? Is it FAIR to all concerned? Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS? Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?

MEETING Wednesdays - Wagga Country Club, Plumpton Rd - 6:00pm for 6:30pm Apologies – Ken Post on 0418 693 648 by noon on Tuesday. Absence without an apology will require payment. waggakooringalrotary.org Rotary Club of Wagga Wagga Kooringal

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