The Rotary Club of Bendigo Inc.

Established July 30th 1925 – Charter No. 2104

A member of Rotary International District 9800

Eightieth Annual Report

2004 – 2005

Celebrating 100 Years of Rotary International

The Rotary Club of Bendigo Inc

Past Presidents E.M. Vains 1925-1926 N.L. Oliver 1951-1952 R.J. Slattery 1979-1980 M.G. Guidice 1926-1927 E.A. Cambridge 1952-1953 D.T. Watts 1980-1981 W.J. Long 1927-1928 R.H. Trethewey 1953-1954 K.G. Scarrott 1981-1982 O. Flight (Snr.) 1928-1929 C.W. Baker 1954-1955 R.W. Paulsen 1982-1983 J. Jeffrey 1929-1930 K.W. Hesse 1955-1956 D.J. Samson 1983-1984 W. Tredinnick 1930-1931 R.V. Brock 1956-1957 D.T. Potter 1984-1985 W. Tredinnick 1931-1932 T.B. Keith 1957-1958 H. O’Sullivan 1985-1986 F. Levy 1932-1933 R. Campagnolo 1958-1959 V.F. Moyle 1986-1987 A.L. Bolton 1933-1934 H.A. Moors 1959-1960 P.A. Joseph 1987-1988 (Dist.Governor) 1936-1937 W.G. Sones 1960-1961 E.J. Rankin 1988-1989 G.V. Lansell 1934-1935 S.J. Tongway 1961-1962 W.F. Gray 1989-1990 G. Earthorne 1935-1936 G.E. Mayne 1962-1963 N.R. Phillips 1990-1991 G. Long 1936-1937 A.C. Sandow 1963-1964 D.W. Brown 1991-1992 O.V. Morris 1937-1938 E.M. Monotti 1964-1965 B.T. McMahon 1992-1993 T.H. McNaught 1938-1939 J.N. Sutherland 1965-1966 B.L. Kinross 1993-1994 H.P.Y. Wright 1939-1940 J.C.M. Jeffrey 1966-1967 H.G. Wheeler 1994-1995 W.A. Draper 1940-1941 H.G. Ross 1967-1968 K.A. Reilly 1995-1996 L.L. Dungey 1941-1942 W.N. Johanson 1968-1969 R. Poyser 1996-1997 G.P. Hibberd 1942-1943 J.W. Henderson 1969-1970 G. McLeod 1997-1998 A.E. Davies 1943-1944 D.L. Martin 1970-1971 C.M. Nankervis 1998-1999 E.B. Pederick 1944-1945 C. Bell 1971-1972 G.R. Gunnell 1999-2000 G.A. Pethard 1945-1946 K. Mill 1972-1973 L.J. Winzar 2000-2001 F.E.R. Biggs 1946-1947 F.A. McManus 1973-1974 I.R. Monotti 2001-2002 B. Mundy 1947-1948 L. Williamson 1974-1975 B.W. Doherty 2002-2003 A.H. Jones 1948-1949 R.W. Cambridge 1975-1976 C.J. Burns 2003-2004 J. Barton 1949-1950 J.M. Adams 1976-1977 J.M. McLean 2004-2005 E.F. Granger 1950-1951 W.J.B. Derham 1977-1978 (Dist.Governor) 1962-1963 J.M. Cartwright 1978-1979

Members who are Past Presidents of Other Clubs

Neil McLean 1971-1972 Colac West

Bruce Perrin 1972-1973 Wangaratta

The Rotary Club of Bendigo Inc Board of Directors 2004 – 2005

District Governor: Judy Nettleton, Rotary Club of Richmond

Assistant Governor: Anne Peace, Rotary Club of Echuca Moama

President Director, Club Service

Jane McLean John Krakowiak

President Elect Director, Community Service

Malcolm Andrew Gail Robertson

Immediate Past President Director, Rotary Foundation

Colin Burns Garry Gunnell

Secretary Director, International Service

John Flood Kurt Walder

Treasurer Director, Vocational Service

Gary Handley David Lewis/Jane McLean

Director, New Generations

Garry Spence

Presidential Reflections President of the Rotary Club of Bendigo 2004 - 2005

Rotarian Jane McLean What a year! When I agreed to take on the role of President for the Centennial Year 2004/2005, I was mixed with emotions - trepidation, wonder at being offered this golden opportunity, pride, excitement. I knew I was taking on a role to which I would dedicate many, many hours and I was told by many Past Presidents (who had lived to tell the tale!) that it would be my best year in Rotary. All the above has come to pass, except perhaps for “being my best year in Rotary”. I hope that, whilst I have thoroughly enjoyed this past year, and am rather proud of my achievements and the successes of our Club, I trust that I will have many more years of contributing to Rotary, our Club and our community, and that my best year in Rotary is still to come. The year has been very busy, with activities evenly placed throughout the year, ensuring a need for regular contributions by every member. The successful running of the Club’s activities, fundraising and fellowship could not happen without the dedicated service, commitment and sheer hard work of its Directors, Chairpersons and of course its members. I would like to offer my sincere thanks to all who have contributed in some way to the success of the Club and its many projects during the year. Whilst we have lost some members during the year, we have gained some enthusiastic new members who I trust will find their niche within a welcoming Club. Our Centennial Year has been an opportunity to reflect on what Rotary means to each of us, and to our Club. We have discussed through our Club Forum and through our Membership Forum what we seek from membership and how best we can accommodate these ideas. We have looked back through the reflections of Past Presidents, we have planned for the future through the development of new systems, including the computerization of the Easter Art Show documentation and digitizing of historical records and through the on-going training of In-coming President Malcolm’s new Board. We have celebrated the achievements of Rotary International and have presented a lasting memorial of the Rotary Club of Bendigo with the installation of a clock in the Bendigo Town Hall.

We have raised revenue through the Swap Meet, the Easter Art Show and Circus Quirkus. We have raised the community’s awareness of issues like Men’s Health and Bowel Cancer. We have facilitated and presented community based activities such as Carols by Candlelight and the Disability Day Barbeque at the Peter Harcourt Centre. We have learnt about our community through a range of interesting and enjoyable guest speakers. We have had many joyful occasions of fellowship. What more could you ask … except for our Club to keep flourishing and to keep in touch with its membership and its community. I wish President Malcolm Andrew and Elaine a brilliant year, and offer them my on-going support … I know you will both enjoy your year immensely. Thank you, once again, for supporting me in making 2004/2005 my best year in Rotary … so far! All the best .. Jane McLean President Rotary Club of Bendigo 2004/2005

Rotary Foundation Director Garry Gunnell The mission of The Rotary Foundation is to support the efforts of Rotary International in the fulfillment of the Object of Rotary, Rotary’s mission, and the achievement of world understanding and peace through local, national, and international humanitarian, educational, and cultural programs. The Rotary Foundation is the largest private foundation in the world with assets of over US$670 million. All funds received are 100% used for foundation projects; the administration costs being met only from proportion of the interest earned before funds are expended. Our club and its members have once again enjoyed a year of highlights, which support the mission of The Rotary Foundation.

• Our annual fellowship/fund raising, evening meeting (formally held at Paynting’s Nursery) was this year held at Chateau Leamon Winery. While the night was cool a good number of members and guest enjoyed a pleasant evening. We were fortunate to be joined by the incoming GSE Team from New Mexico

• We were pleased to be able to nominate a candidate for the Group Study Exchange team

to New Mexico this year. Lisa Martin from Latrobe University, while not successful, represented us well and made it to the final selection interviews. Lisa has indicated a keenness to have another go for the next team and we have been notified this will be to South Korea. This is a fantastic experience for those successful and we should all be on the look out for suitable people to be encouraged to submit an application.

• Our club was involved in Home Hosting for this year’s team from New Mexico. Sincere

thanks to Des Samson and Bruce Reid for their organisation, which helped, make the time in Bendigo for the team a memorable experience. We are of course indebted to the Host families and thank them sincerely. Ian and Barbara Alexander, Ros and John Bradbury, Zerin Knight and Carl Rolfe, Ray and Margaret Paulsen.

• Further work has been happening to undertake another volunteer project in Samoa. We

have been successful in obtaining a Foundation Matched Grant for materials. Team will undertake work later this year, which again will see a new toilet block and general maintenance work carried out in rural village of Samoa. Unfortunately a joint project along similar lines with our Sister Club, Rotary Club of Los Altos, in American Samoa is on hold. Hopefully this will still be able to come to fruition next year.

During Foundation month we were fortunate to have at our club meeting, Momoyo Mitsuno a Japanese Ambassadorial Scholar. Her address was a wonderful example of the benefits our Rotary Foundation can have on helping with the achievement of world understanding and peace.

International Service Director Kurt Walder Whilst the year has been reasonably busy, the ‘Tsunami disaster’ caused an unexpected impact. Such disaster is a major International event, and, remedies being considered as serious Government responsibilities. Some Rotary Clubs have been able to make initial and immediate response as possible; President Jane McLean anticipates a collective Rotary support of which our Club shall donate towards. President Jane McLean has been most mindful of the necessity of continued support towards our Club’s existing projects, and, open to new importance possibilities. Western Samoa- our Club’s ongoing project- was visited by our feasibility team of members led by PP Colin Burns with support from PP Garry Gunnell. Working parties are being planned, for the oncoming year Colin has informed various Rotary Clubs of District 9800, of essential involvements and, is encouraging financial support and practical participants for the ‘On-Site’ works required. Additionally, Colin is communicating with USA Rotary Club- Los Altos - encouraging their financial support- in conjunction with our Club’s practical & physical application. Waterless Toilets & School buildings have been important provisions, during past work parties. Our Club has continued to support RAMS and Wheel Chair International. The Tsunami disaster has caused much impact thus, we intend providing financial support, in co-ordination with a local Bendigo Rotary Club. PP Brian Doherty organized a very successful informal Lawn Bowls evening and Club general meeting. This year we have instigated initial support for the Fred Hollows Foundation, with planned follow-up of information during the oncoming year. Additionally, our Club is viewing project options in conjunction with local Bendigo Rotary Clubs. President Jane is enthusiastic of such International support. Additionally, Jane has a healthy respect towards our Bendigo Community, and, has been very active towards the installation of a large ‘Rotary’ Clock to be installed onto the Bendigo Town Hall. Having attended some Melbourne meetings of Rotary International Service (District 9800), it is obvious that many aims and objectives are in place. Donations as follows: Rams:- $1000 Wheel Chair International:- $750 Fred Hollows Foundation (FHF):- $1000 Tsunami disaster:- Financial support shall be in co-ordination with a local Bendigo Rotary Club.

Club Service Director: John Krakowiak I would like to express my gratitude for the wonderful support I received from all the chair's of the respective committees and their members. This has been a very successful year in the direction of our Club. A forum regarding membership, special outings to increase fellowship and very exciting plans to digitise our 80 year history are just a few examples of the highlights of the year. … John

Attendance

Co-Ordinator Frank Lean Attendance has remained steady at around 73% for the Rotary Year 2004-2005. Make-ups have been received from a variety of sources including Rotary Club meetings in Turkey, Singapore, Samoa, Germany, Denmark, Interstate and Victoria. The majority of make-ups claimed, however, have been for attendance at club projects (e.g. Highway Patrol, Board Meetings and the Swap Meet) rather than for enjoying the fellowship and learning experiences of attending another club’s meetings. Fewer than a dozen members achieved 100% attendance for the year.

Bulletin Co-Ordinator Chris Meurer Being a new member of the Rotary Club of Bendigo and being the Editor of the Fossicker for the last 12 months has allowed me to meet many of the members and better understand the four way test of Rotary. All members have made me feel very welcome especially the older members of the Club, this I have appreciated very much. Having participated in such things as the Art Show, Carols by Candle light, Swap Meet etc. gave me an opportunity to participate in the Fellowship of Rotary which I found very rewarding. As Editor of the Fossicker there is always this constant problem of trying to meet a deadline, I have to especially thank Pres Jane and Peter Reading for their support and help in trying to get the Fossicker out on time. I would also like to thank the regular contributors to the Fossicker for their efforts and help, regulars like John Flood, Ted Rankin, Alan Cox, Frank Lean and Johnny K. I wish Peter Reading all the best for the next 12 months as the new Editor.

Fellowship Co-Ordinator Bill Gray/Barry Penna The Great Penna's Breakfast was a wonderful success once again with 59 Rotarians, Partners and Families enjoying a great fellowship function with plenty of gossip -- food -- drinks and hospitality. Our Christmas Dinner was held at the Bendigo Club and was well attended with approximately 100 Rotarians, Partners and family members. The evening commenced with a musical chorus by Just the Boys and was followed by a sumptuous meal. Ted Rankins and Graham Newton caught our attention with a Christmas Trivia contest, whilst Kevin Reilly arranged and presented numerous raffle prizes to extract funds in the order of $350.00 which is to be contributed towards the purchase of Wheelchairs. A Bowls Night Challenge was again introduced with outstanding success with a great deal of mirth and fellowship once again a very enjoyable evening. Proceeds from this event are to be contributed towards the Tsunami Appeal. The Trip to the Pier Hotel Port Melbourne was fantastic to say the least, a great bus trip with thirty nine people aboard and others club members who were in Melbourne at the time, enjoyed fantastic hospitality supplied by Warren, Aileen & David Cambridge. Wonderful food, drinks and raffles etc. A great day enjoyed by all. History Co-Ordinator Bruce Reid The History Committee in conjunction with CVGT, is currently in discussions regarding a Work For the Dole scheme to transfer Rotary Club of Bendigo history to an electronic database. Discussions will continue. In the meantime the Annual Report, the Fossicker, the Directory and Attendance records will be required and kept on disc. Bruce Reid, Co-ordinator History Committee. We Care Rotarians Co-Ordinator Rosalie Vanstans The We Care Rotarians committee has been very active under the Chairmanship of Rosalie Vanstan and many Rotarians, and the Board, considers that there has been a real improvement in actively following up unwell Rotarians and those who have not been present at meetings. Thank you to everyone for their involvement on this important committee. It should be considered a priority within our Club for every member to keep in touch with their Rotary friends, and to offer the hand of friendship whenever and wherever they are able.

Membership Co-Ordinator Daniel Buttolph Membership remains one of the main issues in Rotary with every club having to work hard to entice and retain members. During the first quarter of 2005, a membership forum was held to discuss ideas about a range of membership issues. It was agreed that emphasis must be placed on introducing new members to Rotary projects as soon after induction as possible, so that they become involved in the essence of Rotary’s “avenues of service” whilst getting to know other members outside of our weekly meetings. Mentoring of new Rotarians was also considered essential with new groupings soon to be trialed in an effort to share this mentoring role amongst every Rotarian. Encouraging members to adhere to the 60% Rotary rule has been a concern, however our Club has maintained a better than average (70%+) attendance rate throughout the year. If our Club is to continue to thrive, every member must be encouraged to share their knowledge of Rotary with others in an effort to grow our membership. Protection Officer Co-ordinator Ray Paulsen The first year of District’s new Protection Policy has run its course with members becoming familiar with its reason for being, its rules, and its obligations. Basically the policy has been set in place to afford some legal protection for Rotarians, students and vulnerable young people, should they be placed in a position where they are working or involved in unsupervised activities together, for instance during involvement in youth exchange, RYPEN, RYLA, (etc.), Swap Meet, Circus Quirkus etc. To date only half our members have signed the necessary Declaration form. It is anticipated that every member will have signed this important form over the coming months.

Programs Co-Ordinator Ted Rankins A perusal of programs during 2004-05 reveals a blend of guest speakers and occasional variations to the meeting format designed to both interest and inform members, and to extend their understanding of Rotary’s playing field – Community, at all its levels, geographic or societal. In doing that, the overall aims of the Committee were achieved. A couple of plans did not eventuate. Occasionally, a speaker was unavailable although appropriate substitutes were always found - nobody is irreplaceable! A proposed virtual meeting (video conference) with an overseas Club, probably sister club, Los Altos, did not proceed but remains an exciting possibility. It seems the Club’s programming is about right. The mix of mandatory events (eg. club assembly, District Governor’s visit), elective events (vocational visits, social occasions) with a broad range of stimulating guest speakers was well received. Here’s a point to ponder – despite Rotary, and every other such organisation, grappling with concern for its future, it is not difficult to obtain guest speakers. Invariably, Rotary is seen as a great forum or sounding board and, often, a provider of solutions. Thank you, to all who assisted the Program Committee by suggesting speakers and in any other way. Regalia Co-Ordinator Bruce Perrin Every week, the Regalia Committee have ensured our meeting room has been presented in a professional manner, with signage, banners and podium ready at the commencement of each meeting. The assistance provided by the management and staff of the Bendigo Club to the Regalia Committee has been appreciated. Sergeant Co-Ordinator John Krakowiak This year we had eight Rotarians undertake the role of Sergeant during meetings. I would like to express my gratitude for the enthusiasm and professionalism demonstrated by all Sergeants in this very difficult role. Importantly, every individual member of the team provided plenty of banter and humour for members during meetings, while raising much needed revenue for the Club. New Generations

Director: Garry Spence The Rotary Youth Leadership Award (RYLA) a seven-day residential seminar for young people aged 17 to 25 with exceptional leadership qualities. Importantly, it not only focuses on professional and personal development skills, but also addresses issues involving family, social and professional conflict. This year we sponsored a student from La Trobe University, Sharonne Arman to participate in this life enriching experience. Rotary Youth Program of Enrichment (RYPEN) is a weekend seminar for year 10 and 11 students to communicate and debate ideas and issues thus assisting them to clarify their own values and standards. Unlike RYLA, RYPEN is not designed for high achievers but rather for those with potential. Two students were chosen from Weeroona College to attend the camp which was held in October 2004. Anneke Smith & Hayley Travens proved to be excellent ambassadors for our club. Our thanks go to Neville Sharpe for his assistance in organising the students to attend. Rotaract is designed for young adults aged between 18 and 30. Rotary's partner in service, Rotaract is a service club that organises projects for the community, both locally and further-a-field. Rotaract and Rotary can both benefit from a close working relationship as illustrated by the co-operation in our fund raising activities such as the annual swap meet. Rotaract continues to rebuild its membership and involvement and Rotary Clubs in our region are providing increased support to assist growth of this important organisation. Siemens Science Experience is a three-day camp for year 10 students with an interest in and aptitude for science. The camps are held at several universities during the semester breaks. Two students from Weeroona College are usually sponsored by our club each year but unfortunately we did not receive applications for the last camp. Driver's Seat is targeted at young people and focuses on the development of life skills. Discussions have taken place with representations from other clubs in the Bendigo area to gauge interest in the possibility of establishing this worthwhile program into a joint venture. It is envisaged that the program will become an on-going means of encouragement and opportunity for young people to be placed in the "Drivers Seat" of their lives.

Festival of Sail - Skandia Geelong Week. This year our club chose to sponsor a student from Weeroona College, Bradley Clarke, to participate in this exciting event held over the Australia Day weekend. Students participate in competitive sailing and contribute as a crewmember working within a team environment in the traditional passage race from Williamstown to Geelong. In excess of 400 yachts and over 4,000 sailors are attracted to this annual event. Interact. Our club is excited with the progress of the new Interact (International Action) club being formed at Weeroona College for students 14-18 years under the guidance and enthusiasm of Mr Gary Schroeder, Student Representative Council Coordinator. Although still in its infancy, nine (9) very keen and dedicated students have established a club and elected a committee under the presidency of Jordan Wilkinson. The club has decided to assist with the problem of Homeless Persons as its first task and has already proceeded to raise funds. It is envisaged that the Interact Club will be formally chartered in the near future and the Board look forward to its continued achievements.

Youth Exchange Co-Ordinator John Krakowiak

Joanna Lindhe (Sweden)

Host Families:

Debra & Kevin Reid,

Helen & Daniel Buttolph,

Barbara & John Taylor,

Margo & Alan Spalding

“I’ve had a fabulous year, made heaps of friends, loved my families and loved Australia. Thank you to all my host family’s”

Maria Kramer-Moller (Denmark)

Host Families:

Julie & Gary Handley, Liz & Garry Spence,

Zerin Knight & Carl Rolfe,

Margo & Alan Spalding

“This year has been the best in my life .. so far! I’ve loved Australia so much, had a fantastic time on Safari and loved my family’s. The Rotary Club of Bendigo has been so great. Thank you also to our Counsellors John Krakowiak and Ray & Margaret Paulsen”

Vocational Service Director: David Lewis / Jane McLean Throughout the year we have endeavoured to uphold the Vocational Avenue of Service through visits, guest speakers and job talks.

Vocational Visits

Two highly successful vocational visits were held, one to Community Telco Australia’s Innovation Park and the other to Sign-A-Rama, Bendigo. On each occasion tours were provided along with discussion of the facilities and equipment. A thoroughly enjoyable barbeque and fellowship opportunity followed each visit. Thank you to be Peter Kellett of Community Telco Australia and to Peter and Vera Reading of Sign-a-Rama Bendigo.

Apprenticeship Award

An Apprenticeship Award, established in 2003/2004 in association with BRIT is being finalised with the successful candidate accompanying and being involved in the project visit to Samoa in September.

Website/Historical Documentation

Simon Empson and Peter Kellett have been working hard at updating and further developing the Club’s website. Their vision is to make the website easily accessible, easily readable with up-to-date information provided by Directors on a weekly basis. A further development, in conjunction with Club Service Director, John Krakowiak and History Co-Ordinator Bruce Reid, will be to include scanned and indexed historical documentation on this site accessible via member or visitor passwords.

GSE Team

Co-Ordinator Des Samson During March our Club welcomed to Bendigo the International Group Study Exchange Team from District 5520 encompassing the State of New Mexico and the western most part of Texas.

Lead by P.P. Jim Wheatley, the team consisted of –

• Chad Gaper a native American and a fundraiser for the Institute of American Arts.

• Melissa Green who works in the Health Care Industry as a Physical Therapist.

• Sgt. David Martinez, a Sergeant in the Special Operations Bureau of the New Mexico Police.

• Carol White, a Social Welfare, Case Manager in a domestic violence shelter in Rio Rancho.

The Group were able to expand their knowledge in their various avenues of employment with placements in matching areas within our city.

A civic welcome was given by Bendigo Mayor, Cr. Rod Fyffe.

Our Club held a barbeque and evening meeting at Chateau Leamon where club members were able to meet the team.

Hosts Ros & John Bradbury also provided the venue for an evening social function.

The city’s tourist attractions were visited along with the historic town of Maldon.

Other host families were the Paulsens, Alexanders, and Zerin Knight and Carl Rolfe who devoted a great deal of time to their guests.

After enjoying their five day visit the team then moved on to Rochester.

Community Service Director: Gail Robertson

37th Annual Easter Art Show and Sales. Administration Co-Ordinator Bryan McMahon. Some bold decisions were made this year to bring a sparkle to the Easter Art Show, which had lost its place once held as the premier Art Show in regional Victoria. Building on the successful move to the Bendigo Town Hall in 2004, a number of changes were made which enhanced the presentation and appeal of the Art Show, setting the scene for continued improvement in the quality of artwork displayed. Main changes were: Three major non-acquisitive awards, Entry fee for artists and commission on sales reduced, Voluntary services of a respected experienced curator to ensure optimal display of artworks, and Number of exhibits limited to 550. Prizes offered were as follows:

• Three major non-acquisitive awards: a $2,000 cash prize for Outstanding Contemporary Composition, any medium; a $2,000 cash prize for Outstanding Traditionalist/Realist Composition, any medium; and a $1,000 cash prize for the People’s Choice Award, any medium.

• A $1,000 Sculpture Award, acquisitive.

195 artists exhibited, with 65 artists selling a total of 98 paintings. The Committee gratefully accepted the voluntary services of a respected, highly experienced curator to ensure optimal display of art works which brought numerous glowing comments of admiration, both oral and written, for the new format and layout of this year’s Show. We can only build on these changes. Profit from the Art Show was $18,000. Kurt Walder, worked tirelessly for the Art Show in recent years, arranging supplementary lighting for the Town Hall. Consideration needs to be given to purchasing this equipment. The Preview Evening on Thursday was a great success, thanks to the hard work of Helen Jonas and a great band of volunteers. To walk into the Town Hall on that night, well lit, and a large crowd in attendance, made the months of preparation well worthwhile.

The Planning Executive worked very well together, and it would not have come together without the knowledge, talent, commitment, dedication and good humor of Helen Jonas and Kurt Walder. The Planning Executive provided ideas, suggestions, boundless energy, attention to detail, and a sense of fun, so important in a team environment. We all had different skills to offer, so together, we formed a very good team, and I offer a very big Thank You to Helen and Kurt. Men’s Health Week Co-Ordinator Brian Doherty Perhaps the most important aspect for improving men’s health is the process of engaging men in the first instant. If we are to influence men towards a healthier existence, then effective promotion and participation must inspire change. In an effort to measure whether planned change occurred a follow-up evaluation to determine self-reported lifestyle change as a result of Men’s Health Week actions was conducted 4 months after the events. The evaluation demonstrated a behavioural change actually occurred in 76% of participants. This positive outcome provides further evidence of the value of the effectiveness of the 2004 Men’s Health Week promotion strategy.

Carols By Candlelight

Co-Ordinator Marshall Horne

This event was a brilliant success with the general public arriving in time for the pre-carol’s entertainment and, as we expected, setting up picnic baskets on the grass noll at Lake Weeroona and partaking in the Inner Wheel run barbeque. The program of music and dance was once again professionally co-ordinated by Lois Angus. The move to Lake Weeroona proved to be very well received by the general public. The generous support of Rotarians, together with some well purchased items, reflected in the raffle raising over $6,000, with the principal recipient being the Bendigo Health Care Group’s Autism Assessment Centre. Through the co-ordinated efforts of a few, the community was able to enjoy a thoroughly enjoyable, highly professional program celebrating the talent of Bendigo.

Special thanks to the Carols Committee for their months of planning, and thank you also for the support offered by so many members on the day in setting up and pulling down the stage, lighting and sound. This support made for an enjoyable and worthwhile event

Environment Committee

Co-Ordinator Daryl Watts

The committee considered a planned Rotary Tree Planting project scheduled for August 20045. Due to such dry conditions and the fact that prior plantings have had no watering follow-up, it was resolved that no action be taken.

The Adopt-A-Highway scheme working bee was very successful with a large amount of rubbish collected. Thanks to all the Rotarians who attended and assisted with this most worthwhile project.

Annual Bowelscan Project Co-Ordinator Malcolm Andrew This small project which is now in its 6th. year really took off this year with sales in excess of 1000 kits. In May each year Bowelscan testing kits are distributed through most of the Bendigo district Pharmacies as a Community Health Awareness Program of the Australian Rotary Health Research Fund (A.R.H.R.F.). The completed tests are collected for dispatch each week until mid-June. The object is mass public screening & the raising of public awareness of this most common internal cancer affecting Australians. This year interest in testing spread to surrounding areas including Heathcote, Castlemaine and Echuca and the campaign will possibly become a District project in future years. Special thanks are due to Daniel Buttolph who once again provided invaluable assistance contributing to the smooth running of this important annual program.

Bendigo Swap Meet

Co-Ordinator Gail Robertson

A huge effort by many Rotarians, partners and family members made this year’s Swap Meet both efficient and enjoyable.

Food flowed from the kitchens and barbeques as volunteers worked hard behind the scenes in a co-ordinated effort to feed the masses, whilst still having fun!

50% the revenue raised from this event was pooled with the other five Bendigo Clubs to purchase a special chair for the Oncology Ward at the Bendigo Health Care Group.

Thank you to Grant Hoppe for co-ordinating the roster and to everyone, Rotarians, family and friends who put in the time to make this a special event.

A special thanks must go to Gail Robertson for her tireless efforts both before and during the event.

Centennial Committee

Co-Ordinator Barry Ackerman

The Rotary Club of Bendigo marked the Centennial Year of Rotary International with two projects; firstly a very successful dinner on the 19th February 2005, and then the installation of a clock on the Tower of the historic Bendigo Town Hall. The Centennial Dinner, held at the All Seasons International was a grand social affair comprising guests from each of the Goldfields Cluster Clubs. A highlight of the evening was the presentation to Hal Moors by District Governor Judy Nettleton, of a certificate celebrating Hal’s 50 years membership of Rotary. This certificate was personally signed by Rotary International President Glenn Estress, Sr

The idea for a clock was first mooted during Colin Burns’ year as President. Following discussions, the Bendigo Advertiser agreed to join us in the project to mark the 150th anniversary of the paper. Subsequently the City of Greater Bendigo Council was approached to obtain approval for the installation of the clock.

The original design of the Town Hall included a clock in the Tower but for reasons unknown the building was completed without one. The Council agreed to support our project, and tenders were sought to supply and install a clock on the Tower. The Bendigo Advertiser agreed to donate $20,000 and the Rotary Club of Bendigo provided the balance of $35,000. The City Council had Occupational Health and Safety requirements and agreed to meet the $6,000 cost required to provide a safe working environment for the installation. We encountered considerable delays due to the need for a Council permit which had to comply with the requirements of Heritage Victoria. Steven Young was the successful tenderer to supply and install the clock. Steven had previous experience with the Camp Hill School and St. Paul’s Church clocks. Rotarian Leigh Straub very generously agreed to provide the electrical services. The clock was installed on the 15th June 2005 and a City Council Reception was held on the 24th June 2005 to unveil a plaque recognising the contributions of the Rotary Club of Bendigo and the Bendigo Advertiser Treasurer: Garry Handley This year has seen a few changes to the books of accounts, in an effort to provide a report for each activity that displays the income and expenditure fields and provides an activity profit and loss statement. This will enable us to more accurately record the individual expenses of each activity rather than working from accounts in the ledger. Did you know, that the books of account for the Rotary Club of Bendigo are kept on a program called MYOB (short for Mind Your Own Business) and is used predominantly for monitoring GST, Income and Expenditure of the club and the activities that it undertakes. This year (2004-2005) has seen some great achievements attained and an amazing amount of resources and financial contributions made to many community projects in central Victoria.

Income, Expenditure and Funds Distribution Rotary Club of Bendigo Inc.

ABN 95 698 454 515 Club Service Account

Interim Profit & Loss Statement From 1/7/2004 to 30/6/2005

Income 2004/2005 2003/2004 Club Service Account

Membership Fees $ 16,518 $ 17,368 Silver Pot $ 617 $ 549 Lunches Bendigo Club $ 33,052 $ 33,144 Club Raffle $ 2,102 $ 2,470 Fines $ 2,339 $ 2,238 Admission Fees to membership $ 45 $ 450 Changeover Dinner $ 3,136 $ 3,023 Interest - Sandhurst Select $ 1,631 $ 913 Other Income $ 247 $ 1,486 Total Club Service Account $ 59,688 $ 61,641

Total Expenses

Club Service Account Annual Report $ 307 $ 500 Badges & Banners $ 1,009 $ 206 Bank Fees Club A/c $ 112 Bgo Club Lunches $ 26,748 $ 26,428 Bendigo Club Memberships $ 360 Bulletin $ 943 $ 1,347 Change Over Dinner Next Admin $ 455 Changeover Dinner $ 4,159 $ 3,118 Club Directory $ 845 $ 845 Legal Fees $ 283 Dinner Guests $ 20 $ 23 District Assembly $ 159 $ 160 District Directories $ 29 $ - District Levy $ 4,311 $ 3,805 District Insurance $ 2,130 Guest Speakers $ 1,146 $ - Memberships of Bendigo Club $ 1,055 $ 1,473 Postage $ 143 $ 154 President's Allowance $ 2,500 $ 2,500 Printing & Stationery $ 192 $ 337 Rotary Down Under $ 68 Rotary International Dues $ 2,500 $ 4,432 Rotary 9800 dues $ 6,343 $ 2,933 Storage Club's History Records $ 550 $ 550 Sundry Expenses $ 827 $ 447 Vic Roads Trailer Rego $ 32 We Care $ 468 $ 650 Transfer to Project Account $ 4,000 $ 9,500 Total Club Service Account $ 59,563 $ 61,538 Surplus (Deficit) $ 125 $ 103

Income, Expenditure and Funds Distribution Rotary Club of Bendigo Inc.

ABN 95 698 454 515

Project Account Statement of Proposed Distribution

1st July 2004 to 30th June 2005

Income Tsunami Appeal $ 2,591 Wheelchair Appeal $ 349 Bowelscan Project $ 345 Carols by Candlelight $ 7,688 Centenary Dinner $ 1,126 Men's Health Night $ 156 Penna Breakfast $ 537 Swap Meet $ 6,300 Vocational Visits $ 578 Pier Hotel Dinner Trip $ 383 St Aiden Garage Sale $ 1,353 Circus Quirkus 2003/2004 $ 13,615 Circus Quirkus 2004/2005 $ 21,160 Art Show Income $ 18,600 Transfer from Club Account $ 4,000 Total $ 78,780 Distributions Salvation Army - Blanket Appeal $ 70 RYLA $ 600 Bicknell's Sports $ 250 Fred Hollow Foundation $ 1,000 BHCG-Autism Assessment Unit $ 4,000 Student Exchange Expenses $ 5,253 Bendigo Sepecial Development School $ 1,000 Youth Suicide Programs within Regional Victoria $ 7,000 Bendigo Net School $ 9,000 Salvation Army - Blanket Appeal $ 1,350 Tsunami Appeal-Recipient to be further investigated $ 2,591 Juvenile Diabetes Research $ 1,000 Lighthouse Foundation $ 1,500 Centannial Clock Project $ 35,000 BHCG-Oncology Department $ 3,150 Rotary International Projects/Programs:

Rotarians Against Malaria $ 1,000 Wheelchair Foundation $ 1,000

RAWCS-Samoan Project $ 2,000 Rotary Foundation $ 2,000

Contingency $ 16 Total $ 78,780

The Rotary Club of Bendigo

Paul Harris Fellows * Deceased

** Non-Member Bruce Beasley Neil McLean Norm Phillips

Valerie Broad ** Geoff McLeod Kevin Reilly

Reg Brock * Jim Mahoney Ron Rogers

Bruce Burns * Charlie Martin Des Samson

Warren Cambridge Dal Martin * Eugene Sandner *

John Cartwright Bernie Masterson * Keith Scarrott *

Alan Cox Cyril Michelsen ** Cas Sens

Allan Dingle Ron Meurer Ron Slattery *

Brian Doherty Hal Moors Murray Stapleton **

Ray Downey * (Sapphire) Violee Myers-Davey ** Jack Svanosio

John Flood Colin Nankervis Joan Thomas **

Bill Gray Joe O’Sullivan Robert Trethewey *

Garry Gunnell (Sapphire) Ray Paulsen (Sapphire) Tom Tweed

Max Gunnell ** Jack Paynting * Bob Vanstan *

Ken Hesse * Barry Penna Daryl Watts

Clark Jeffrey Carol Penna ** Hugh Wheeler

George Jennings * Bruce Perrin Ron Wilkinson *

Warwick Johanson Frank Perrow * Bruce Williamson

The Rotary Club of Bendigo

Board of Directors 2005 – 2006

District Governor: John Wigley, Rotary Club of Kyneton

Assistant Governor: Anne Peace, Rotary Club of Echuca Moama

President Director, Club Service

Malcolm Andrew Zerin Knight

President Elect Director, Community Service

John Krakowiak Hugh Wheeler

Immediate Past President Director, Rotary Foundation

Jane McLean Colin Burns

Secretary Director, International Service

Daniel Buttolph Kurt Walder

Treasurer Director, Vocational Service

Gary Handley Simon Empson

Director, New Generations Club Protection Officer

Garry Spence Ray Paulsen

Fossicker Editor

Peter Reading

The Rotary Club of Bendigo Inc Classifications

ACKERMAN Barry – Rubber Processing McMAHON Bryan – Marketing – Advertising ALEXANDER Ian – Employers’ Advisory Service MEURER Christopher – Tertiary Media Services ANDREW Malcolm – Pharmacy MEURER Ron – Refrigeration BRADBURY Ros – Employment Education MONOTTI Ian – General Law Practice BURDON Neil – Optometry & Optical Services MOORS Hal – Waste Water Disposal BURNS Colin – Gold Mining MUNDY Keith – Newsagency BUTTOLPH Daniel – Pharmacy NANKERVIS Colin – Civil Engineering CAMBRIDGE Warren – Printing NEWTON Graham – Fertiliser Products CARTWRIGHT John – Optometry PAULSEN Ray – Business Machines COATES Ian – Regional Business Management PEAKE David – Poultry COIA Domenic – Hairdressing PENNA Barry – Locksmithing COX Alan – Stock Rations Distribution PERRIN Bruce – Homes for the Aged DOHERTY Brian – Insurance Brokerage PHILLIPS Norman – Hospitals EMPSON Simon – Information Security RANKINS Edward – Postal Service FLAVEL Michael – Communications READING Peter – Signwriting FLOOD John – Electricity Supply REID Bruce – Property Improvement GALLAGHER John – Plumbing Service REILLY Kevin – Electrical Retailing GILCHRIST Ken – Legal Services ROGERS Ron – Insurance GLAZEBROOK Arthur – Banking ROWE Jack – Ambulance Service GRAY William – Bearing Services SAMSON Desmond – Confectionary Distribution GUNNELL Garry – Project Management SEARLE Graham – State Highways HAMPTON Andrew – Funeral Direction SENS Caspar – Jewellery Retailing HANDLEY Gary – Plumbing Administration SHARPE Neville – Education Management HOBLEY Noel - Media Services SHELTON Ian – Social Work HORNE Marshall – Environmental Services SMETHURST Fiona – Civil Celebrant JEFFREY Clark – Meat Retailing SPAULDING Alan – Furniture Manufacture JOHANSON Warwick – Accounting SPAULDING Margot – Furniture Marketing JONAS Helen – Public Health Research SPENCE Garry – Building Consulting KEANE Barry – Rural Finance Services STRAUB Leigh – Electrical Contracting KELLETT Peter – Business Continuity SVANOSIO Jack – Taxation Accounting KILBY Noel – Education THOMAS Alan – Building Societies KNIGHT Zerin – Public Relations TOPE Margaret – Deaf Education KRAKOWIAK John – Social Education TREVORAH Evan – Accounting LEAMON alma – Viticulture TWEED Thomas – Youth Associations LEAN Frank – Investing VANSTAN Rosalie – Pharmacy Administration MAHONEY Jim – Agricultural Supply WADE Peter – Refrigeration & Hospitality MARTIN Charlie – Purchasing WALDER Kurt – Building Design McLEAN Jane – Recruitment/Administration WATTS Daryl – Legal Office Administration McLEAN Neil – Insurance McLEOD Geoffrey – Motels

WINZAR Larrie – Personnel Services WHEELER Hugh – Tertiary Education Admin.

WOODS Keith – Jewellery Retailing