Bulletin 22 - 22 November 2018

Next meeting – Thursday 29 November 2019. Apologies/ExtrastoJohnCrumpbynoononWednesday!Ph0401450239

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BAREFOOT BOWLS SHARED WITH THE RECREATION VEHICLE FELLOWSHIP OF ROTARIANS.

Tonight we were joined by 36 visiting Rotarians from clubs through Australia with a common interest in recreational vehicles. Our members tested their skills on the top green with a friendly game of lawn bowls with our visitors. Though bowling technique ranged from beginner to championship level much fun was had and novelty prizes were awarded throughout the night of competition. Secretary Don organised the teams and announced the random competitive events throughout the game. VP John made sure that our visitors were well cared for in the traditional friendly and social manner characteristic of our club. Community Service Director Chris managed an expert team of cooks and caterers preparing our barbeque dinner which followed the bowls. Recreation Vehicles is one of 40 Rotary fellowships open to membership by any Rotarian. I have listed these separately on pages 2 and 3. You may obtain information about any fellowship by clicking on the title. Try beer or whisky. Rotary insurance covers Rotarians whilst involved in planned and authorised fellowship programs. I am not certain how it works with the beer and whisky groups.

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Rotary fellowships. Pages 3 & 4: Christmas

Party, Club news Page 5: Bowling pictures

COMING EVENTS. Thursday 29 November: Lynette McCormick – Reducing Domestic Violence. Wednesday 5 December: Project Neighbour Christmas Afternoon tea. Thursday 6 December: AGM Annual report, financial report, election of officers. (No Dinner Ladies) Friday 7 December: Bunnings Barbeque Thursday 13 December: Rotary Christmas Party – Soldiers Point Bowling Club. (Dinner Ladies Invited) Friday 14 December: Bunnings barbeque Wednesday 26 December: Bunnings barbeque Saturday 29 December: Bunnings barbeque. Tuesday 1 January: Bunnings Barbeque

SOME INFORMATION ABOUT ROTARY FELLOWSHIPS. Click on a fellowship listed below if you would like more information Rotary Fellowships are international groups that share a common passion. Being

part of a fellowship is a fun way to make friends around the world, explore a hobby or profession, and enhance your Rotary experience.

How do I join a fellowship? Fellowships are open to Rotarians, family members, and program participants and alumni. You can contact a fellowship directly by using the links below.

How do I form a fellowship? • Read this Guide for Prospective Rotary Fel lowships. • Find others interested in the topic:

o Join a discussion group or start a new one. It's a great way to share your interest with other members.

o Use Rotary’s presence on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn to promote your idea.

o Attend the Rotary International Convention or other Rotary events. o Reach out to district leadership in other countries to build membership.

• Apply for official recognition using this onl ine form.

Explore our fellowships Interested in a particular subject? Visit the group's website or email it to learn more.

• 4x4 vehicles • Amateur Radio • Antique Automobiles • Beer • Bird Watching • Bowling • Canoeing • Caravanning • Chess

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Convention Goers Corporate Social Responsibi l i ty Cr icket Cruising Cur l ing Cycl ing Dol l Lovers Draughts (Checkers) E-Clubs

• • • Computer Users • Editors and Publ ishers • Esperanto • Ethics • European Phi losophy • Fishing • Flying • Genealogists • Go • Golf • Gourmet Cooking • Health Professionals • Hiking • Home Exchange • Honorary Consuls • Horseback Riding • Internet • I tal ian Culture • Jazz • Latin Culture • Lawyers • LGBT

• Magicians • Magna Graecia • Marathon Running • Mil itary Veterans • Motorcycl ing • Music • Old and Rare Books • Photographers

NEXT WEEK’S SPEAKERS.

University of Newcastle Associate Professor Lynne McCormack, clinical psychologist and University of Newcastle law lecturer and member of the Executive of NSW Women Lawyers’ Association, Ms Sher Campbell. Please inform John Crump if you are bringing a guest.

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Past Distr ict Governors Photographers Pol ice and Law Enforcement Qui lters and Fiber Artists Rai lroads Recreational Vehicles Rotary Global History Rotary Heritage and History Rotary Means Business Rotary on Pins Rotary on Stamps Rowing Russian Culture Scouting Scuba Div ing Shooting Sport Singles Ski ing Social Networks Surf ing Table Tennis Tennis Total Qual ity Management Travel and Hosting Water Polo Wellness and Fitness Whisk(e)y Wine Yachting Yoga Young Rotar ians

ROTARY CHRISTMAS PARTY

THURSDAY 13 DECEMBER AT 6.00PM for 6.30PM

SOLDIERS POINT BOWLING CLUB MEMBERS $35 PER HEAD (Guests $45.00)

ENTERTAINTMENT AND SURPRISE MYSTERY GUEST

PLEASE CONTACT LIZ FRIEND TO BOOK.

PLEASE NOTE THAT DINNER LADIES SCHEDULED FOR 6 DECEMBER HAS BEEN CANCELLED AND ALL DINNER LADIES ARE INVITED TO ATTEND

THE CHRISTMAS PARTY (ROTARY MEMBER RATES APPLY).

SECRETARY’S NOTE. The Rotary Christmas Party on Thursday 13 December 2018 will be our last formal meeting for the year. Our Club will recess over the Christmas / New Year period. Our first meeting in the New Year will be Thursday 10 January 2019 in the Crows Nest Room. Australia Day is fast approaching and with the break in meetings it is important to begin preparation of the work roster. This will be quite a difficult task this year with now, three Rotarians, Warwick Mathieson, Helen Ryan and Tricia Parnell and their partners unavailable to be placed on the Rotary roster during the day and Geoff Diemar seconded for part of the day by the Australia Day committee for traffic duties. In addition President Kathy will be on duty as Ambassador for Port Stephens and some of our members are able to work for a short period only and some can undertake only light duties. At next week’s meeting I will seek information about members who will not be available for the roster or those who will be available for restricted duties or time. The roster will operate from 7.00am to 5.00pm and there will be other duties needing to be completed prior to the day and possibly afterwards. If you will not be at Rotary next week please let me know by email or phone details of your non-availability. Bunnings Barbeques will continue during our recess period. Tony Todd had prepared the rosters published below. These events will be quite busy and it is important that all attend rostered duties promptly. If a difficulty with attendance arises please attempt to engage a substitute and notify Tony of the change.

BUNNINGS ROSTER.

Family Night – Thursday 6/12/2018. This is a special night our club is catering for Bunnings staff and customers. As it clashes with our AGM we have several volunteers helping out. Helpers: Scott Morrison, Claire Morrison, Fiona Whatham, Yvonne Stuhmcke, Tony Todd, David Clark. DUTY Fri7/12/2018 Fri14/12/2018 Wed26/12/2018 Sat29/12/2018 Tue1/1/2019AM1 LFreeman JMitchell JPriestley LFriend LFriendAM2 ALevonpera ALevonpera Volunteerneeded DWhatham VolunteerneededAM3 RTurner TTodd(T) Volunteerneeded Volunteerneeded VolunteerneededAM4 JStuhmcke(T) PM1 PPage LFreeman CBartlett JCropley VolunteerneededPM2 MWilliams PPage PPage Volunteerneeded VolunteerneededPM3 TTodd(T) MWilliams(T) JStuhmcke(T) Volunteerneeded VolunteerneededPM4 TTodd(T)

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