rotary club of kalgoorlie - club bulletin - 22 september 2014
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Club Bulletin - Issue 8 Monday 22 September 2014
SEPTEMBER is YOUTH Month
Club of Kalgoorlie
2014/15 President: Esther Roadnight OAM
Doing Good since 4 July 1947
From President Esther Club News Potential Members KBULG Propagation School of St Jude District 9465 Important Dates Club Calendar Rotary Acronyms
President Esther Roadnight OAM
What a week and that was without any races!! I'm sitting outside listening to our resident frogs croaking happily having a quiet Chai Latte enjoying this glorious spring weather. Then reality struck - it's Thursday. Time to do my column for the Bulletin.
We had a great meeting Monday night with four guests who are interested in Rotary. These people approached me. It demonstrates to me that if we are out and about in the community people notice, think about what we are doing and want to find out more. Rose, Anupam, Jo and Philip it was lovely having you
join us for the meeting. We do hope to see you at more of our meetings.
During the meeting I talked about club visioning. This exercise has been undertaken by a number of clubs whose members have found it most beneficial. I will be getting more information from District so club members are more informed about the process before we, as a club, make a final decision.
Sunday 14 September saw a couple of Rotarians take part in the propagation morning at KBULG. The Boulder Cup being later that day saw numbers less than normal. I took photos of the plants we propagated
in April. It is amazing to see how much they have grown.
Our Vocational visit to the Courthouse is fast approaching. Monday 20 October we will meet at the courthouse at the entrance that was the old post office entry. We need to arrive at 4.15 for a 4.30 start. The tour will take around 1 hour. We will then enjoy pizza and a drink. Boulder and Hannans clubs have been invited to join us.
The following night Tuesday 21 October we will be going along to the boulder meeting to hear our visitors from the School of St Jude's.
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From President Esther ...
Rotary Club of Kalgoorlie meets at the Tower Hotel on Mondays at 6.00pm for 6.30pm. Visitors welcome!
Attendance last week - 15 Sep 2014
Total Members 18
Attended 10 Friends 0
Apologies 8 Make-up 1
Guests 4 Honorary Member 0
Partners 0 Visitors 0
Attendance: 55%
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There will be 2 guests. If you would like to host one or both visitors please let me know. Members were surprised to learn that only $720 funds a teacher for a year. The night will be a partners night and interested members of our community are also invited to come along. Cherie will publish more details in the bulletin.
President John Chatterton was a guest at the meeting. The Rotary Club of Boulder are planning a car rally and
issued the challenge to members to participate and maybe just maybe snatch the winners trophy.
Enjoy the rest of your week as you Light up Rotary.
From President Esther ...
Busy, busy, busy .. the best way to describe our last meeting!
As President Esther mentioned in her column, it was great to have four guests at our meeting, all interested in Rotary and we’ve received nomination forms from Jo and Anupam (see the next page).
District Directories were handed out to all Directors and all other members were informed that the directory can be accessed online at the District website. at http://rotary9465.org.au/
President Esther distributed Foundation money boxes for everyone to collect their loose change (or notes!). We look forward to getting many full boxes back in the future.
“Humanity in Motion - Down Under” books were presented to members Stephen Harper, Anne Skinner and Charmaine Maisey.
A reminder that we meet for a joint meeting on Tuesday 21 October to welcome Felix and Sarah from The School of St Jude. Partners are welcome to come along and the meeting will be open to the public. Read more about Felix further into the Bulletin.
We had our Club Forum on Monday night, discussing our Club Plan and what that entails for the coming year.
Vocational Exchange in 2015 is exciting given it will be the 100th anniversary of the Gallipoli landing.
Vocational Exchange Outbound to Turkey in April/May 2015, Inbound from Turkey in March/April 2015.
Team Member applications close on 3 October 2014.
Albany Club will host the inbound team.
Club Visioning
President Esther briefly discussed this with members and advised she would source more information for members to consider.
Club Service
We’re going to have a busy year! Rep Club Christmas Show, Giants basketball game, guest speakers, 110 Rotary Birthday dinner, conference in Albany, PETS in Mandurah, District Assembly in Esperance, School of St Judes, ROMAC, Joker Jackpot and more!
Vocational Service
We have the Court House visit on 20 October, Kalgoorlie Cemetery visit on 17 November, Golf Course driving range and buggy tour in February 2015.
Youth Service
Handicamp in January 2015, RYLA in January 2015, RYPEN in October 2014 and May 2015, Club to Club Exchange with Texas in December 2014. There are no incoming Youth Exchange students this year. The club will also be involved in career breakfasts, mock interviews and school awards.
Community Service
Christmas Tree Lighting festival, Kalgoorlie Parkrun anniversary, Thank a Volunteer in December 2014, Paddington Christmas BBQ in December 2014, Great Aussie Breakfast on Australia Day.
Membership
Everyone to take an active role in attracting members to the club.
Rotary Club of Kalgoorlie
The Club has received nomination forms from two people interested in Rotary. If any members have any objection to either nomination, please contact President Esther directly by Wednesday 1 October.
Jo Russell
My name is Jo Russell, married to John - resident in Kalgoorlie for 40 odd years. I have three children, two adults and one aged 10. The eldest and youngest both have autism.
I was formerly a registered nurse, but have now handed my registration in as it did not fit in well with our family dynamics. I’m currently not employed anywhere, although I’m looking to change that.
I was brought up with an ethic of community service, had a father who is a life member of two Apex clubs, so it’s been on my mind to join Rotary for some years now.
I look forward to joining Kalgoorlie Rotary, and becoming involved with community projects, as I am aware of the amazing things that Rotary does to support the community, and the many facets it covers.
My interests are reading, piano, keeping fit and mixing with plenty of people and being social. I find people very interesting,
and am always interested in a person’s story and what makes them who they are.
I like and celebrate difference and diversity, and am very conscious of social justice, as people come from all ways of life, and each person has their own history and make up, all of which should be celebrated.
That’s a bit about us, and now back over to you :D :D :D
Anupam Dua
"Hello, my name is 'Anupam Dua'. I was born and brought up in the beautiful country - India.
I completed my Bachelors degree in engineering in India and then I worked for a few years in India. I had successfully completed my Post Graduate qualifications in Project Management and Organisational Change from the Australian Universities.
I along with my husband have been staying in Kalgoorlie since last two years. Currently, I work full-time, as a Business Excellence Facilitator for a manufacturing company here in Kalgoorlie.
I enjoy living in Kalgoorlie-Boulder. I always strive to contribute towards my local community".
Our little green babies have grown since they were planted back in April!
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Felix Mollel has been working at St Jude’s since 2005, first as a bus driver and later as a visitor coordinator. He is from the Maasai tribe, who are semi-nomadic people from across Northern Tanzania and Kenya. He and his younger brother Obed grew up together in a traditional Maasai cluster of huts known as a “boma,” helping the extended family tend to their cattle herd. His mother lived in a different boma with her second husband and their four children.
Felix attended a government-run primary school where one teacher supervised up to 150 students in a class. After that, he had to compete with tens of thousands of other Tanzanian students to secure a place in secondary school. He, along with 240 students in his class, missed out with only one student passing the entrance exam. His family then decided to send him to a school that charged a fee. It was a major strain on the family’s finances so his father purchased a camera which Felix used after school to take photos for money. With no time for study, lack of class resources and under qualified teachers, Felix was struggling at school and felt that it was all too much for him. He decided to drop out of school and become a driver in Arusha so that he could financially contribute to his young brother’s education.
By that time, Felix had heard about The School of St Jude and decided he wanted to work there. He applied several times, despite no positions being available at that time. He refused to give up and continued to try to make ends meet, earning a living by selling ground nuts, sugar cane, second hand clothing and chips. Finally, in 2005 his luck turned around and he got a job at St Jude’s, driving the small red bus to transport the primary students to and from school.
In 2006 Felix married Nemburis and their first daughter, Emily, was born a year later. The second child, Abigail, was born in 2011. Starting a family of his own made Felix even more determined to develop his work skills. He knew that driving a bus would get him around Arusha, but learning English and computer skills could get him around the world! He dreamed of meeting people from different places, learning new skills and ensuring a secure future for his family. For three years, he practiced English with the students on the bus and with the international volunteers.
One day he prepared a speech and spent a week memorising it. He later approached the Director of International Relations Kim Saville for a job opportunity. Kim was impressed with his determination and encouraged him to keep practicing English and learning basic computer skills. Felix drew on knowledge from his Maasai upbringing, remembering that challenging situations offer a good opportunity to prove your strength.
In 2009, Felix’s hard work paid off and he was promoted to the role of Visitor Coordinator at St Jude’s. In this role he shows visitors from all over the world around the school which offers free education to over 1,650 of the poorest children from Arusha, Tanzania. Felix’s skills have developed - from speaking fluent English, understanding Aussie slang and sarcasm, to being a computer wiz, he has achieved so much.
Felix travelled to Australia on behalf of The School of St Jude in October 2013 and he recently presented at the International Rotary Convention in June 2014. He has experience speaking to a wide range of audiences from Rotary Clubs, schools, corporate groups and media.
Felix is an inspiration to his family, colleagues and all who he comes into contact with.
Rotary Club of Kalgoorlie
October 19, 2014
Foundation Grants Qualification Seminar Half day Seminar from 1pm to 5pm
For all Clubs, enabling them to qualify for District and Global Grant applications. Venue to be advised.
March 20, 2015
District Officers Training [DOTS] To be held in Albany in the lead
up to our District Conference. For District Chairs and all Assistant Governors.
March 20-22, 2015
District Conference – Albany This will be a great event in the year that
we celebrate the Gallipoli Centennial.
April 10-12, 2015 President Elect Training [PETS]
This will be held at The Sebel Hotel in Mandurah. For the first time we will be combining our
PETS program with District 9455. This will be held from Friday evening to Sunday lunch
time. Partners welcome. More detail to follow.
May 3, 2015
District Assembly – Metro For all Rotarians taking on, or continuing with current Club
positions in the next Rotary year.
May 17, 2015 District Assembly -- South West
For all Rotarians taking on, or continuing with current Club positions in the next Rotary year.
May 24, 2015
District Assembly – Esperance For all Rotarians taking on, or continuing with current Club
positions in the next Rotary year.
June 6-9, 2015 Rotary International Convention San Paulo, Brazil.
http://www.riconvention.org/en/2015/Pages/ridefault.aspx
July 4, 2015
District Change-over Dinner All welcome!
Please join me at this event, as we welcome in the new Rotary year.
9465 District Governor 2014-15
Brian Eddy
District Events to Attend
Meeting Attendance Please provide your intention regarding
meeting attendance as below:
ROSS COLLINS - 0409 688 055 by 12.00pm Monday
if you are going to be an apology or if you are bringing a guest.
If you fail to apologise, and are absent from the meeting, you will be charged for your meal.
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Make Up Opportunities
Want 100% attendance but can’t make the weekly meeting?
Rotary Club of Boulder
Tue: 6.30pm for 7.00pm @ Tower Hotel
Rotary Club of Hannans Fri: 6.30am to 7.00am @ Kalgoorlie Overland Motel
Away from the Goldfields?
Go to www.rotary.org/clublocator to find a meeting close to you.
Or, can’t physically get to a meeting?
The Club Locator will also help you find an
e-club to attend online!
Meeting Roster
22 Sep James Mercer-King
29 Sep No Meeting
6 Oct Gavin Gilmore
13 Oct Billy Cumming
Please be at the Tower by 5.50pm at the latest to set up the meeting to be ready for
members and guests arriving at 6pm.
There is a guide on the cupboard door to assist you with set up.
If you can’t attend on your rostered evening, please make arrangements to swap with
another member.
Four-Way Test of the things we think, say or do
Is it the TRUTH?
Is it FAIR to all concerned?
Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER
FRIENDSHIPS?
Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?
Quote of the Week
The entire world is attempting to climb
from the bottomless pit of
international rancor and strife … our
only hope is the very thin thread of
international cooperation.
Richard C Hedke
RI President 1946-47 “That Rotary show human beings around the
earth how to get along together”
Rotary Club of Kalgoorlie
22 Sep - 5 Oct 2014 Birthdays:
22nd Mitchell Sweeney (Peter’s son)
23rd Charmaine Maisey
Anniversaries:
22nd Ross & Yvonne Collins
Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
1 Katrina Carlisle
2 3 4 5 6 7
8 John Bowler
9 10 11 12 13 Retravision
Sausage Sizzle
14 KBULG
Propagating Day
15 Club Membership
Forum
16 17 18 19 20 21
22 23 24 25 26 27 28
29 WA DAY
NO MEETING
30
SEPTEMBER 2014
Looking forward ... 29 Sep No meeting - public holiday
6 Oct Guest Speaker - Don Burnett
11 Oct Kalgoorlie ParkRun Anniversary - Rotarians are cooking the snags!
20 Oct Vocational Visit at Kalgoorlie Court House - starts 4.30pm
21 Oct Joint meeting with Boulder & Hannans - School of St Jude
Name Partner Position Phone Email
Esther Roadnight George President Club Service Committee Foundation and Publicity
0407 218 700 [email protected]
Gavin Gilmore Colleen Vocational Service Committee Secretary 0418 934 696 [email protected]
Billy Cumming Carol Club Service Committee Treasurer 0417 747 027 [email protected]
Angelo Sbizzirri Marie Club Service Director 0418 934 267 [email protected]
Stephen Harper Vocational Service Director 0408 785 126 [email protected]
Ken Maisey Charmaine International Service Director 0408 625 865 [email protected]
Roger McDonald Omeka Youth Service Director 0457 569 060 [email protected]
Gloria Moyle Community Service Director 0458 748 888 [email protected]
Cherie Wallace Darren (Wally)
Membership Director & Bulletin Editor 0409 807 517 [email protected]
Ross Collins Yvonne Youth Service Committee Attendance Officer 0409 688 055 [email protected]
Lin MacQueen-Henderson Shane International Service Committee 0419 586 951 [email protected]
Charmaine Maisey Ken Youth Service Committee [email protected]
James Mercer-King International Service Committee 0408 692 505 [email protected]
Sue Morley Community Service Committee 0407 437 077 [email protected]
Anne Skinner Membership Committee 0417 611 274 [email protected]
Peter Sweeney Robyn Vocational Service Committee 0434 942 244 [email protected]
Georgia Underwood Community Service Committee 0427 388 900 [email protected]
Danny Vincent Kylie Youth Service Committee Sergeant [email protected]
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AG Assistant Governor APF Annual Programs Fund ARH Australian Rotary Health CLP Club Leadership Plan (of RI) CMS Citation for Meritorious Service COG Council of Governors COL Council on Legislation DDF District Designation Funds DG District Governor DGE District Governor Elect DGN District Governor Nominee DIK Donations in Kind DLP District Leadership Plan DLT District Leadership Team DOTS District Officers Training Seminar DSA Distinguished Service Award EREY Every Rotarian, Every Year FRP Foundation Recognition Points GETS Governors-Elect Training Seminar GSE Group Study Exchange IFCR International Fellowship of Cricketing
Rotarians IFFR International Fellowship of Flying Rotarians IFGR International Fellowship of Golfing Rotarians IFYR International Fellowship of Yachting Rotarians IPAC International Projects Advisory Committee IPDG Immediate Past District Governor IPP Immediate Past President MG Matching Grants MOP Manual of Procedure MUNA Model United Nations Assembly NID National Immunisation Days (Polioplus) NYSF National Youth Science Forum PDG Past District Governor PE President-Elect PEPS Presidents Elect Preparatory Seminar (Pre-
PETS) PETS Presidents-Elect Training Seminar PHF Paul Harris Fellow PHF+ Paul Harris Fellow Multiple Recognition
PP Past President PRI President Rotary International PRID Past Rotary International Director PRIE President Rotary International Elect PRIP Past Rotary International President RAG Rotary Action Group RAM Rotarians Against Malaria RAOAF Rotary Australia Overseas Aid Fund RAWCS Rotary Australia World Community Services
Ltd RCC Rotary Community Corps RCIS Rotary Centres for International Studies RDU Rotary Down Under RFE Rotary Friendship Exchange RFSM Rotary Foundation Sustaining Member RGHF Rotary Global History Fellowship RI Rotary International RISPPO Rotary International South Pacific and
Philippines Office RID Rotary International Director RIP Rotary International President RIPE Rotary International President Elect ROAR Rotary Organisation of Amateur Radio ROMAC Rotary Oceania Medical Aid for Children ROTEX Organisation of ex-Rotary Exchange
Students ROTI Rotarians on the Internet ROVE Rotary Overseas Vocational Exchange RVIA Rotary Volunteers in Action RWPF Rotary World Peace Fellow RYDA Roadsafe Youth Driver Awareness RYE Rotary Youth Exchange RYLA Rotary Youth Leadership Award RYPEN Rotary Youth Program of Enrichment TRF The Rotary Foundation VE Vocational Exchange VTT Vocational Training Team WCS World Community Service WFA World Fellowship Activities YEP Youth Exchange Program
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