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Transfer to Wednesday
Jul 24 with Coolangatta Tweed at
Kathmandu Kitchen, Kingscliff
The Board of Murwillumbah
Central Rotary Club
next meeting date—
at Michael Grisedale’s house
Monday August 5 at 6.00pm.
Tonight’s Muster
Nepalese
Banquet
A weekly news update for members and guests of
Rotary Club of Murwillumbah Central Inc. Rotary International Club Number 17900 100% PHF Club (2012) 100% EREY Club (2012)
Meeting—6.00 for 6.30 pm EST or DST, At Murwillumbah Golf Club Mail to—PO Box 33 Murwillumbah NSW 2484
108108 YEARSYEARS
Tuesday July 23 2013
The Banana Festival activities are coming thick and fast! Last weekend (Saturday July 13) we had a Cake Stall
with our usual Sausage Sizzle outside Mitre 10 in Wollumbin Street. It was a great success with virtually all sold
out. On Sunday we had a Car Observation Rally to Kyogle and Border Ranges National Park, and this also was a
great success with ten cars containing around 28 people taking part. All very good and social events, and all
supported well by our members, Tammy and her family and the members of Story Dogs, Tammy‘s chosen charity.
This weekend is not so hectic, just a Tenpin Bowling night at Tweed Tenpin, to give those teams who ―should have
won‖ a chance to try again. Then on Saturday July 27 (note, not this Saturday) we will do another Cake Stall with
our Sausage Sizzle. Thank you to all who donated cakes and other items last time, we hope you will do it all again.
And don‘t forget the Games Night at
Jack‘s place on August 3, lots of fun,
and a new exciting event on Sunday
August 11 at Judy Mason‘s—High
Tea at Judy‘s, more about that later.
In the spirit!
End Polio Now—5 numbers to remember
Child Protection Update
Upcoming events
D9640 District Governor—
Tony Heading
D9640 Assistant Governor—
Anne Egan
Club Office Bearers BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President—
David Vickers-Shand
Vice President & Pres Elect—
Judy Mason
Immediate Past President—
Jack Heffernan
Secretary —
Peter Sochacki
Treasurer—
Michael Grisedale
Membership Director—
Len Mason
Public Relations Director—
Denis Hallworth
Club Administration Director—
Denis Hallworth
Service Projects Director—
Judy Mason
Rotary Foundation Director—
Anni Brownjohn
CHAIRMEN OF COMMITTEES
Club Program Chair—
Richard Johnston
Community Service Chair—
Jack Heffernan
International Service Chair—
David Vickers-Shand
Vocational Service Chair—
Bob Shepherd
Youth Service Chair—
Diedri Shepherd
Social Activities Chair—
Bob Shepherd
Club Protection Officer—
Michael Grisedale
College of Presidents Chair—
Denis Hallworth
OTHER POSITIONS
Bike Ride 2011/12—
Michael Grisedale
Tony Worrad
Barry Lack
Noel Graham
Tweed Banana Festival—
Michael Grisedale
Sergeants—
Noel Graham
Ian Baker
Heads & Tails—
Noel Graham
Ian Baker
District Office Bearers FROM WHERE I SIT by David
Back to normal numbers last week 16th July, and a very enjoyable meeting it was. We welcomed Warren O'Brien, Anthony Idle (who had sold a whole book of Motor Cycle Raffle Tickets - something which takes Michael, Denis and me a day or so to achieve when we're really concentrating on the matter - so well done Anthony), Cathie Heffernan, and our Presenter for the evening, Simone Wong, District Youth Services Officer. She gave a good presentation, covered all the bases of RYLA RYTeS MUNA etc, and spent some time on YEP - possibly we can join with the other two Clubs to send one out and receive one student in?
We welcomed Jack Heffernan back from Norfolk Island.
One member voiced an opinion regarding Grace last Tuesday - Judy Mason felt that we should recognise the essential Christian background in this Country. I have heard nothing more against the idea of abandoning the Grace. Similarly, Denis Hallworth suggested that the Four Way Test isn't ideal either. Several members agreed with abandoning the Grace, but declined to comment further. Anni Brownjohn introduced an International Toast, toasting the RC of Singapore. This was good as she gave us a short run-down on the Club. We shall pursue this line for a while, while keeping all options open. This illustrates my principles in action: if you have ANYTHING to say, any suggestions to offer, be assured that my door is always open: I want to hear.
Tammy Dundon had a cake stall on Saturday, which did very well, and we thank all those ladies (and a few gentlemen) who contributed cakes. What with $150 donated out of the Sausage Sizzle takings that morning, she made about $500, and a further $200-odd on the Sunday which was a very successful Car Observation Rally.
We are still raffling a motor cycle! Over $600 so far. See us for access to the Banana Festival Office, to put the motor cycle on show and garner some ticket sales.
Next week we go walkabout for the first time this year, and we dine on Wednesday night at the Kathmandu Kitchen at Kingscliff.
In all these projects, and others as we go, this small Club is Leading the Way, to ENGAGE ROTARY AND CHANGE LIVES. Let's keep it going.
Some of the team at the first Cake Stall and Sausage Sizzle on Saturday July 13.
The morning was very successful and raised $360 from cake sales and $150 from
sausage sizzle, all going toward our Banana Festival Queen‘s charity, Story Dogs.
Cake Stall and Sausages
Thought of the day
"Not only is there no God, but try finding a plumber on Sunday."
- Woody Allen (1935-)
THE OBJECT OF
ROTARY
To encourage and foster
the ideal of service as a
basis of worthy enterprise
and, in particular, to
encourage and foster
1 The development of
acquaintance as an
opportunity for service
2 High ethical standards
i n b u s i n e s s a n d
p r o f e s s i o n s ; t h e
recognition of worthiness
of all useful occupations;
and the dignifying by each
Rotarian of his occupation
as an opportunity to serve
society
3 The application of the
ideal of service by every
Rotarian to his personal,
business and community
life
4 The advancement of
i n t e r n a t i o n a l
understanding, goodwill
and peace through a world
fellowship of business and
professional men united in
the ideal of service
NOTES
of the things
we think, say or do.
1 Is it the TRUTH ?
2 Is it FAIR to all
concerned ?
3 Will it build GOODWILL
and BETTER
FRIENDSHIPS ?
4 Will it be BENEFICIAL to
all concerned ?
VALE With sadness we advise members that Past District Governor George Lake, the
District Governor at the Charter of our club, passed away on Saturday July 13.
George was certainly a character of our District, and I am sure we all have fond
memories of George. This District has been built on the strengths of people such as
George, and we are very proud and honoured to have had him serve Rotary for
such a long time. George has touched many people‘s lives over the years, and we
thank him for his Service Above Self.
END POLIO NOW Here are five numbers you should know about
the fight against polio and how you can help win
it.
1. 99 percent reduction in polio cases: In the
past 25 years, the number of polio cases has
dropped by more than 99 percent, from an
estimated 350,000 cases in 1988 to just 223 last
year – the lowest number ever.
2. 10 million walking: Since the Global Polio
Eradication Initiative launched, immunization
against polio has saved more than 10 million
children from paralysis according to the World
Health Organization.
3. Only 3 endemic countries: Polio remains endemic in just three countries –
Afghanistan, Nigeria and Pakistan. This means that transmission of the disease has
never been stopped in these countries. Until this happens, other countries are at risk
of importing this highly contagious disease.
4. Failure could result in up to 200,000 new cases annually: As long as polio
remains anywhere, it‘s a threat everywhere. According to the World Health
Organization, failure to eradicate polio could, within 10 years, result in as many as
200,000 new cases worldwide every year.
5. $40 billion - $50 billion in savings: Economic models estimate that ending polio
would save between US$40 billion to US$50 billion over the 20 years following
eradication.
We are closer than ever to ridding the world of polio, but finishing the job will
require resources and commitment.
Recommit to promise made to the children of the world over 27 years ago. END
POLIO NOW!
Child Protection Matters At our meeting last week, Simone Wong discussed many Rotary projects relating to Youth programs.
As part of that discussion the matter of the new Working With Children Check was mentioned, and although
some members had some information there was great uncertainty of the requirements relating to Rotarians
who volunteer to help on the various Rotary youth programs. Below is the web page of the Office of the
Children‘s Guardian with details of the new system. The next page shows the phase-in schedule, which for
Rotary is 1st Jan to 31st Dec 2015. More details are shown on the web site.
TRANSFER MEETING Our meeting of Tuesday July 23 has been transferred to this meeting on
Wednesday July 24 at Kathmandu Kitchen,.Kingscliff.
The woman applying for a job in a
lemon orchard in Orange, seemed to
be far too qualified for the job; given
her arts and education degrees from
Sydney University and her job as a
social worker and school teacher.
The foreman frowned and said, I
have to ask you this: "Have you had
any actual experience in picking
lemons?"
"Well, as a matter of fact, I have!"
"I've been divorced three times,
owned two Fords, supported the
Wallabies, and I voted for Kevin."
The Official Canadian
Temperature Conversion Chart:
50 Fahrenheit (10 C)
Californians shiver uncontrollably.
Canadians plant gardens.
35 Fahrenheit (1.6 C)
Italian Cars won't start
Canadians drive with the windows
down and still wear shorts and T-
shirts.
32 Fahrenheit (0 C)
American water freezes
Canadians have the last cookout of
the season
0 Fahrenheit (-17..9 C)
New York City landlords finally turn
on the heat.
Canadians Girl Guides still sell
cookies door-to-door.
-60 Fahrenheit (-51 C)
Santa Claus abandons the North
Pole.
Canadians pull down their earflaps.
-109.9 Fahrenheit (-78.5 C)
Carbon dioxide freezes makes dry
ice.
Canadians get frustrated when they
can't thaw the keg.
-173 Fahrenheit (-114 C)
Ethyl alcohol freezes.
Canadians get a day off of work to
go tobogganing.
-459.67 Fahrenheit (-273.15 C)
Absolute zero; all atomic motion
stops.
Canadians start saying "cold, eh?"
-500 Fahrenheit (-295 C)
Hell freezes over.
The Toronto Maple Leafs win the
Stanley Cup
Submitted by our Canadian friend
Ken Montgomery
Two ministers are discussing their
lives in the church, and one of them
says, "I never slept with my wife until
after we were married. How about
you?" the second preacher thinks for a
second, scratches his head, and says,
"I'm not sure, what was her maiden
name?"
In the backwoods of Arkansas, Mr.
Stewart's wife went into labor in the
middle of the night. The doctor was
called in to assist in the delivery.
To keep the nervous father-to-be
busy, the doctor handed him a lantern
and said, "Here, you hold this high so
I can see what I'm doing." Soon, a
baby boy was brought into the world.
"Don't be in a rush to put the lantern
down. I think there's yet another wee
one to come." Sure enough, within
minutes he had delivered another
baby.
"Now don't be in a great hurry to be
putting down that lantern, young man.
It seems there's yet another!" cried the
doctor.
The new father scratched his head in
bewilderment and asked the doctor.
"Do ya think it's the light that's
attractin' them?"
There was a lawyer and he was just
waking up from anesthesia after
surgery, and his wife was sitting by
his side. His eyes fluttered open and
he said, ―You're beautiful!‖ and then
he fell asleep again. His wife had
never heard him say that so she stayed
by his side. A couple minutes later his
eyes fluttered open and he said
―You're cute!‖ Well, the wife was
dissapointed because instead of
―beautiful‖ it was ―cute.‖ She said
―What happened to ‗beautiful‘? His
reply was ―The drugs are wearing
off!‖
A Welshman, an Englishman and a
Irishman were being chased by
Farmer Giles with a shotgun. After
10 minutes of running they spotted a
barn and ran inside.
Once inside they each hid in a old
sack against the barn wall. The
farmer went into the barn but did not
see where they went, he was about to
turn back when he saw three
suspicious looking sacks. He walked
forward and prodded the first sack
with his gun. The Englishman inside
said... ''Meow'.'
"Just cats," he thought.
He then prodded the second sack.
The Welshman, hearing how the
Englishman got off said... ''Woof'.'
"Just dogs," he thought.
As he walked towards the last sack,
the Irishman worked out what he
was going to say. As soon as the
farmer prodded his sack he said...
''Potatoes!''
ROTARY GRACE
Oh Lord and giver of all good
We thank thee for our daily food
May Rotary friends and Rotary ways
Help us to serve thee all our days
NEXT WEEK’S MUSTER
Club Night
Duty Officers Peter Sochacki, John Stainlay
Apologies and guests must be phoned or faxed to Noel Graham Farm Machinery by 2.00 pm on the day of the meeting or meal paid for. Phone 6672 2555 or fax 6672 2063.
Any late apologies or invitees (after 2.pm) must be phoned direct to Hot Wok Restaurant 6672 4041.
Rotary websites
Club This is the new web site. www.murwillumbah-central-rotary.org.au Club (Facebook) http://www.facebook.com/murwillumbah.central.rotary District—www.rotary9640.org Australia—www.rotary.org.au International—www.rotary.org
Meeting Make-up locations Murwillumbah Monday 6.00pm
Greenhills Reception Lounge Mt Warning AM Wednesday 6.45am
Imperial Hotel
South Tweed Monday 6.30pm South Tweed Sports Club
Tweed Coast Contact for details
Kingscliff Tuesday 6.15pm Cudgen Leagues Club
Coolangatta Tweed Thursday 6.00pm
Greenmount Resort Mullumbimby. Thursday
1st & 3rd—7am Sandbar Café, Brunswick Hd
2nd & 4th—7pm Brunswick Bowls Club
On-Line - Rotary Eclub Next Gen Qld Australia
www.rotaryeclubnextgen.org
Coming programs details
Jul 30—Club Night
Aug 6—Festival of Performing Arts Awards Concert—6.15pm
Aug 13—
Aug 20—
Aug 27—DGE Wendy Scarlett
Sep 3—
Sep 10—
Sep 17—
Sep 24—
Oct 1—
Oct 8—
Oct 15—
Oct 22—
Oct 29—District Governors Official Visit
Duty Officers
Jul 30—Peter Sochacki, John Stainlay
Aug 6—Anni Brownjohn, Noel Graham
Aug 13—Denis Hallworth, Jack Heffernan
Aug 20—Judy Mason, Len Mason
Aug 27—Bob Shepherd, Diedri Shepherd
Sep 3—Peter Sochacki, John Stainlay
Sep 10—Anni Brownjohn, Noel Graham
Sep 17—Denis Hallworth, Jack Heffernan
Sep 24—Judy Mason, Len Mason
Oct 1—Bob Shepherd, Diedri Shepherd
Oct 8—
Oct 15—
Oct 22—
Oct 29—
Birthdays— July 26 Jack Heffernan
July 30 Denise MacGregor-Skinner
Anniversaries— None this week
The Club Song
We‘ve come to introduce you to the Murwillumbah Central boys,
The way you know that we‘re around is when you hear the noise,
There‘s tenors, basses, inbetweens, and some just here for show,
But all the same we‘ll sing to you, so boys just ‗Let ‗er go‘.
When Governor Georgie, gave us our charter,
He kissed our Rotaryannes to make it right,
We‘ve come to greet you, because we‘re after,
All the fun and fellowship that‘s going tonight.
So put it there!
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