What a wonderful surprise Last Wednesday evening whenassistant Governor, Neil Wallace attended our meeting. His main purpose was to present to Rotary Club of Mackay West a Rotary Citation for our efforts in 2017/2018. The award wasaccepted by past President Ross Walker on the club’s behalf. Well done to everyone.

We had our AGM, at which Michael Curtin was elected asPresident elect, Warren Benjamin as secretary and DaleStebbeings as Treasurer for the 2019/2020 year. Thank you to these members for stepping up to these positions. Michael is now in the process of assembling his Board and if you are approached, please think very seriously about offering yourservices.

The financial statements of the Club were presented by Treasurer John Palmer and endorsed unanimously and the Auditor wasappointed.

We have been assured that the ladies had a great Christmasparty last Tuesday evening. On behalf of the club, I’dpersonally like to thank everyone who supported anddonated items to “It’s in the Bag” appeal. Several ladies were able to make up more bags with the extra supplies that had been donated by the combined efforts of Mackay WestRotaryannes and several other organisations making a total of 90 bags which were taken to the centres. This very worthwhile project will help many others in our community who are less fortunate thanourselves. Well done Ladies.

Dec 2nd saw the Children’s Christmas party celebrated bymembers and their children and grandchildren. Santa made an appearance to hand out presents to the youngsters. The kidsenjoyed the pool and a pleasant time was had by all. A big thanks goes to Megs and Dale for the organisation of this function.

Our Christmas party is being held at Church on Palmer on Wednesday, December 5th at 6.30 for a 7 pm start. As the cost will be $40 per person for a three course meal and the numbers have already been notified to the restaurant, if you do not attend, you still need to pay.

As this is my last bulletin before I go on leave, on behalf of Tricia and myself, we would like to wish you and your families a Safe and Merry Christmas and a Prosperous 2019. May you all be blessed with good health and joy as we celebrate this wonderful time of the year. Thanks PP Ross for covering in my absence.

Have a great week and Be The Inspiration.

Your in Rotary,

President Kevin Casey

Kevin CaseyPresident, Mackay West

Rotary Grace“We break the bread of

brotherhood.We thank thee Lord for all

things good.May we, more blessed than we

deserve.Live less for self and more to

serve.”

Barry RassinPresident, Rotary International

Governor Rod Medew and Cathy

Issue 23 Wednesday, December 5, 2018

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE:

Chartered 1st October 1959 Club 17767 District 9570 ABN 45 468 490 754 PO Box 610 Mackay Qld 4740email info@mackaywestrotary.com.au

Meets each Wednesday 6:00 for 6:15PM at The Shamrock Hotel Mackay, 165 Nebo Road, Mackay

Meets each Wednesday 6:00 for 6:15PM at The Shamrock Hotel Mackay, 165 Nebo Road, Mackay

Meets each Wednesday 6:00 for 6:15PM at The Shamrock Hotel Mackay, 165 Nebo Road, Mackay

THIS WEEK DIARY DATES / DECEMBER - JANUARY

WED Partners Night –Christmas PartyChurch on Palmer

Registration:Harry RoestenburgGarry Dobbie

Special DutiesGrant CraigWarren Benjamin

DEC12

Mackay Regional Council, Paget - BBQ Breakfast6am to 8am (Fundraiser)

JAN2

Christmas BreakNo Meeting

DEC19

Joke Night - All members to share a joke

DEC26

Christmas BreakNo Meeting

ANNOUNCEMENTSGOING TO MISS A MEETING?Advise Eric Barry by 2PM on Monday,PH: 0432 802 910 | Email: efbarry@bigpond.comor consider a make up at a local club or online

WEDDINGANNIVERSARIES

December 2:Doug & Denise Neville

December 17:Brian & Elizabeth DeanRoss & Wendy Walker

December 20:Jim & Judith Brown MON 6:30 PM

6:30 PM7:00 PM

SarinaAirlie BeachPioneer Valley

Sarina Motor InnReef GatewayDuke of Edinburgh Hotel

December 1:Brian Dean

December 3: Trevor Townsend

December 18:Dale StebbeingsPauline Townsend

December 19:Eddie Woodwell

December 24:John McKay

December 28:Wendy Walker

December 30:John Deguara

TUES 6:15 PM6:30 PM7:15 PM

MackayProserpineWalkerston

Ocean InternationalBIRTHDAYS

WED 7:00 PM Moranbah RotaryMeets 1st and 3rd Wed of the month at Rotary Hut, Bacon St. Moranbah(No meals)

THU 7:00 AM12:30 PM Mackay North North Mackay Bowls

FRI 7:00 AM12:30 PM

Mackay SunrisePort of mackay

Ocean InternationalOcean International 4957 2044

Any Day Any timeOnline at Rotary E-Club of Brindabella

www.rotarynews.info/club4390ROTARYANNIVERSARIES for December

John Deguara (2 years)

Meets each Wednesday 6:00 for 6:15PM at The Shamrock Hotel Mackay, 165 Nebo Road, Mackay

At last week’s Annual General Meeting themembership unanimously elected Past PresidentMichael Curtin as President Elect President 2019/20, Warren Benjamin as Secretary and DaleStebbeings as Treasurer.

Nominations were unopposed. With thisexperienced dynamic trio at the helm we can be confident of a great year ahead.

Michael’s last term as President was for the 2013/14 year, Warren was previously Secretary in the 2007/08 year.

Assistant Governor, D9570, Group 1 and PastPresident of our Club, Neil Wallace presented to Past President (2017/18) Ross Walker a RIPresidential Citation, signed by RI Past President Ian Riseley “Awarded to the Rotary Club of Mackay West for helping Rotary to make a difference in the lives of People all over the world”.

Last week meeting:

Meets each Wednesday 6:00 for 6:15PM at The Shamrock Hotel Mackay, 165 Nebo Road, Mackay

In The Bag

On Tuesday night, November 20, Our ladies gathered at Megs & Dale’s home in McGrath Street for a social evening and to prepare items for the “In The Bag” project.

There is a story about four people named Everybody Somebody Anybody and Nobody.There was an important job to be done and everybody was asked to do it.

Everybody was sure that somebody would do it and anybody could have done it but nobody did it.

Somebody got angry about that because it was Everybody’s job.Everybody thought that anybody could do it but nobody realised that everybody

would do it.It ended up that everybody blamed somebody when actually nobody asked anybody.

“Job To Do

Meets each Wednesday 6:00 for 6:15PM at The Shamrock Hotel Mackay, 165 Nebo Road, Mackay

Hi Vic,

It was our absolute pleasure to welcome your members into Icon and to see such interest in our Centre, we thoroughly enjoyed sharing it with you. I hope your dinner went well afterwards, and that the nibbles didn't spoil anyone's appetite!

It is difficult for one to get a sense of how many people cancer affects from all walks of life until one has to come through our doors. We do our part to help people go about their lives as normally as they can, and to help them see they are not alone, we're in this together.

I look forward to hearing about upcoming Rotary events, and do hope to keep this connection going. Please let me know if any of your members have any questions as I'm only a phone call away.

Thank you for organising, Warm regards, Brock

Meets each Wednesday 6:00 for 6:15PM at The Shamrock Hotel Mackay, 165 Nebo Road, Mackay

PRESIDENT Kevin Casey

SECRETARY Eric Barry

TREASURER John Palmer

IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Ross Walker

PRESIDENT ELECT Michael Curtin

CLUB ADMINISTRATION Dale Stebbeings

CLUB SERVICE PROJECTS Vic Mason

CLUB MEMBERSHIP Todd Shannon

PUBLIC RELATIONS Eddie Woodwell

ROTARY FOUNDATION Colin Meng

CLUB ADMINISTRATION Dale Stebbeings © Eric Barry Jim Brown Grant Craig Michael Curtin John Lacey Col Meng Todd Shannon Des Sievers Trevor Townsend Ross Walker Garn Woodman Eddie Woodwell

ATTENDANCE Grant Craig

BULLETIN INFORMATION Eddie Woodwell (C) John Lacey

COMPUTER/PROJECTOR Des Sievers

DUTY ROSTER Eric Barry Jim Brown

HISTORY & PHOTOS John Lacey Garn Woodman

CLUB ADMINISTRATIONCONTINUED

INSURANCE OFFICER Trevor Townsend

PROGRAMMES WEEKLYKev Casey Michael Curtin Des Sievers Col MengRoss Walker

PROGRAMMES SOCIALJim BrownMichael Curtin

SAFETY OFFICERGeoff Morgan

SERGEANTS AT ARMSRoss CombenMichael CurtinGarry DobbieDale StebbeingsHarry Roestenburg

PARTNERS LIAISONTricia Casey

HONORARY MEMBERSBrendan GunningJohn McKayDon Wall MBE

CLUB SERVICE PROJECTSVic Mason (C)

COMMUNITY SERVICEBruce Howlett (C)Brian DeanGarry DobbieIan RitchieSteve Taylor

INTERNATIONAL SERVICERoss Comben (C)Peter McFarlaneHarry RoestenburgJeff Sturdy

VOCATIONAL SERVICEJohn Deguara (C)Marc De FrobervilleDavid DunkleyAlan Keogh

MERCY INTERACT & YOUTH SERVICEGeoff Morgan (C)Grant CraigBrian DeanDoug Neville

SWAP MEETIan Ritchie (C)Warren BenjaminCol MengJohn PalmerTodd ShannonJeff SturdySteve Taylor

CHRISTMAS FAIRJohn Deguara (C)Bruce HowlettVic MasonRoss Walker

CLUB MEMBERSHIPTodd Shannon (C)Jim BrownCol Meng

CLUB PUBLIC RELATIONSEddie Woodwell (C)John Lacey

ROTARY FOUNDATIONColin Meng (C) Grant CraigDavid DunkleyFrank Hurley

ROTARY CLUB OF MACKAY WEST INC. BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2018/19