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New HorizonsThe Official Bulletin of the Rotary Club of Freshwater Bay Inc.
Letter from the Club PresidentFind out what is going on around the club. Page 1
Magnifying Microscope ProjectRead about the latest developments with the amazing project Page 2
2010 Santos Great Bike RideRC Perth urgently require volunteers to assist with this event. Can you help?Page 4
Change of 1st Meeting In DecemberMeeting on 29th November replacing December 1st meeting.Page 2
Facts & Figures on The Rotary FoundationSee what The Rotary Foundation can achieve with your support.Page 3
Last Weeks MeetingDid you miss last weeks meeting? Find out what happened.Page 1
Volume 3, Issue 20" 15th - 21st November 2010
PO Box 168, Nedlands, Western Australia, 6909 ! District 9455! ABN: 99 602 195 617
Letter from the PresidentThis week is committee meeting week, a very important part of our club program as it gives you the
opportunity to make a difference to our local and international community.
The committees form the heart of the club – it is each committee which decides which areas we can help with, and how to go about
doing so. What projects and activities we take on very much depends on you – which areas you think we should be concentrating on.
So I urge you to endeavour to make it to our committee meetings, and to participate in the email meetings as well. Feedback from our trial of alternating face-to-face committee meetings with email meetings has been that 2 months of email meetings has not been sufficient time to determine whether it is a beneficial way to conduct meetings or not, so we will continue alternating the meetings for a few more months until you all feel able to give feedback as to whether it is working or not.
Ultimately, it all comes down to what will help you contribute easiest. Your feedback is very important, and I hope that you will all give feedback to your committee directors as to what is and isn't working in your committee.
Yours in Rotary service,Simone
Last Week's MeetingPresident Mike & Robyn Penny from Rotary Club of
East Perth attended our meeting to inform us of a passive fundraiser in the form of a “fancy donation box” named a Money Spinner (see http://www.moneyspinner.com.au), which can be placed permanently in shopping centres and taken out to Rotary community events, such as sausage sizzles and fairs. The total cost of the Money Spinner is in the region of $1,500, which Mike has been recouping in around 11 weeks of use. Ken Collins has spoken to Claremont Quarter as to whether the club is able to place one there. Di Collins is liaising with the Volunteer Grant people to obtain a ruling on whether the cost of the Money Spinner is able to come from the Volunteer Grant the club has received. Since November is Rotary Foundation month, our own Ken Collins, a Past Rotary International Director and Past Rotary Foundation Trustee, gave a brief overview of the programs of the Rotary Foundation, highlighting the ones our club and club members have participated in.
The Rotary Foundation is the only charity where 100% of funds donated are used for a Photo: RC East Perth President Mike Penny
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charitable purpose – administrative costs are covered by returns on investing the funds for 3 years before they are released for use. As such, Ken urged us all to consider making the Rotary Foundation our charity of choice, and he discussed the various forms of recognition that are made for cumulative donations of US$1,000 and above.
It was with great pleasure that Ken presented Claire and Daniel Forsdyke with Paul Harris Fellows, in recognition of contributions they have recently made to the Foundation.
This Week's MeetingIn addition to our committee meetings, Jenny Gill will give a short presentation about an exciting fundraising idea she has. This could well be a signature event for our club, so please do come along to hear what Jenny has to say.
Magnifying Microscope ProjectOur signature project is
going from strength to strength. The Karrinyup Club donated microscopes to Marmion Primary School during the week and are talking to a second school.
A lovely, lengthy letter was received from Ardross Primary School saying they had been introduced to the microscopes by Watercorp and how much they would like to have a set. The request has been passed on to the Rotary Club of Applecross for their consideration.
An email received during the week from WA Chief Scientist reads: Totally marvellous everyone!With all best wishesLyn (heart singing with joy re this wonderful program!)
More Magnifying MicroscopesRecently the RC Esperance Bay presented magnifying microscopes to Esperance Primary School and Esperance Christian Primary School in the presence of the Minister for Water. Also PDG Phil Ledger from RC Karrinyup presented 30
microscopes to Marmion Primary School.
Change of First Meeting in DecemberOur regular meeting on December 1st has been rescheduled, with the Dr Ken Collins Address on Monday 29th November being our Rotary meeting for that week.
The Dr Ken Collins Address is an annual address on the Rotary Foundation, with this year's speaker being the World President of Rotary I n t e r n a t i o n a l , R a y Klinginsmith.
Members who have not yet registered are requested to please do so. Payment for the dinner can be made by cheque or by electronic funds transfer – details are available on the registration form.
Christmas PartyPlease invite friends and family to join with us for our Christmas / 2nd Birthday celebration at the Nedlands Golf Club on 16th December. Extra numbers are needed to make it a successful function.
The cost is $45 per person for a traditional Christmas dinner. Please let Secretary Di know of any special dietary requirements. Payment is required in advance and can be paid directly into the Club Operating account - please include your name and the event in the reference details
so we can see who has paid. The speaker will be Max Kay, who is very e n e r g e t i c a n d entertaining. Max assisted our club with the Burundi Peace Choir project.
Nepal Pilgrimage ReunionOn Friday 12th November Ken and Di Collins were honoured to attend the Nepal Pilgrimage Reunion at Christ Church Grammar School.
Photo: Presentation of PHFs to Claire and Daniel Forsdyke
Photo: Jim Gray, President RC Esperance Bay
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Organised by Brother James and Debbie Cash, it is impossible to sum up the night in a few sentences as the p a s s i o n , e n t h u s i a s m , c o m m i t m e n t a n d overwhelming impact these pilgrimages have had on the participants (students and parents) is immeasurable. Moving films, photographs and stories were dotted throughout the night.
Heartfelt congratulations James and Debbie on the outstanding job you are doing in taking these young people on these Pilgrimages of Service and bringing them back with maturity, compassion and direction in their lives.
I am reminded of the title of a book by the Rev. Allan Male titled ‘It’s better to Build a Boy than Mend a Man’. This of course is true of girls/women too.
The wonderful young headmaster of the Angel Academy School in Kathmandu, Jotik and his fiancée Praba arrived late Friday afternoon from Nepal and will be coming along to our club on 24th November to give us a brief summary on what is happening in the School and with the Refuge for street children and old people, both of which we have heard a little of from James and Debbie.
The Pilgrimage of Hope follows very closely the principals of Mother Teresa and seeks sponsorship to run the school and refuge. Our club is assisting with managing the donations through Rotary Australia World Community Service which allows for tax deductibility.
Mother Teresa once said that “Love is giving until it hurts”. By this she means not only money but actions and service.
Communities Moving Forward ProjectAt the Nepalese Reunion Brother James introduced Ken and Di Collins to an outstanding your leader, Calum Foulner, aged 22 who has founded the Communities Moving Forward (CMF) project.
Calum and his team of young friends from school have taken on assisting the Nepalese in a rural area near the Tibetan border. The aim is education and sustainability by developing an apple orchard.
The CMF project is a new generations approach to assisting the world’s poorest people by young future
l e a d e r s w o r k i n g together to create a poverty free w o r l d . These young l e a d e r s v o l u n t e e r their time, money and effort and are inspiring a younger generat ion o f Australians t o g e t onboard and lend a hand.
A Christmas Apple Party
is being held as a fundraising activity on 12th December. More information can be found o n w e b s i t e : www.thecmfproject.com
Congratulations Calum on an incredible job!
New Club CharteredDG Ian Hutton presented the Charter to Charter President Karina Martins at the Charter Dinner of the Rotary Club of Mindarie on
Friday, 5th November, which Ken and Di attended, along with almost 100 other members from District 9455.
Facts & Figures on The Rotary FoundationAmbassadorial ScholarsSince 1947 almost 40,000 scholars from over 130 countries have received scholarships at a cost of more than US$517 million Group Study ExchangeSince 1965 about 67,000 individuals (14,106 teams) from 202 countries and geographical areas have participated at a cost of more than US$105 million. Matching GrantsSince 1965 more than 30,000 Matching Grant projects in 199 countries have been funded at a cost of US$362 million. District Simplified GrantsSince 2003 more than 2,300 grants have been awarded to
Photo: Praba & Jotik from Nepal – Angel Academy
Photo: Presentation of Charter to RC Mindarie Charter President Karina Martins by DG Ian Hutton
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500 districts in 75 countries totaling US$35 million. Our Club’s Involvement Ambassadorial ScholarsOur nominee Justin Hewett was successful this year. Value of Scholarship US$26,000
Group Study ExchangeLast year’s nominee Kylie West was selected to go to France. Value of her exchange US$2,200 Matching GrantsOur club has supported the following Matching Grant projects:
Resuscitators for Lagos, Nigeria. Total value of project US$11,000. Our contribution US$2,750
Kitchen equipment for Maddington Primary School. Total value of project US$10,433 Our contribution US$2,933
Bus for Cambodia. Total value of project US$49,000. Our contribution via Tony Munday US$26,000 District Simplified GrantTo provide 90 magnifying Microscopes. Total cost A$1170. Our contribution Nil.
2010 Santos Great Bike Ride 21st November
Urgent Appeal For Volunteers The RC of Perth's Santos Great Bike Ride is on Sunday 21 November, and this year we are desperately short of volunteer road marshalls.
Registration of riders and fund-raising are going very well, but without the requisite number of volunteers Main Roads and Police will not let it go ahead. With thanks and best wishes
Phillip SkeltonRotary Club of PerthDistrict Governor 2012-2013Rotary International District 9455
Photo: PDG Phil Ledger from RC Karrinyup presenting microscopes to the school captains of Marmion Primary School watched by Headmaster Mike Atkinson and Claudia Renner from Water Corporation
Please join us for lots of fun!Cottesloe Primary School Summer Fete 2010
530 Stirling Highway – entrances on Keane St. and Johnson St.
12.00 - 5.00pm Saturday 20th November
Things to Do: * Bucking Bronco * Pony Rides * Trampolining * Incredible Animals * Docker's Hand Ball Competition * Bouncy Castle * Field Events – Races * Soccer & Tennis Workshops * Basket Ball * Kids Corner * Face Painting * Craft activities, *
Choc Prize Wheel * Duck Lotto * Chocolate Coin Toss * Bubbles Bonanza * Sponge Throw * Car Wash * Raffle with lots of fab prizes * Silent Auction for SkyWest Tickets, Skateboard and more….
Things to Buy: Jewellery * Christmas Cakes, Decorations and Gift tags * Cards * Jams * Preserves * Olive oil * Muesli * Plants and Herbs * Many other Christmas Gift Ideas at the Market Stalls * Plus Bargains @ the White Elephant
Things to Eat: Delicious Afternoon Tea (& Espresso Coffee) at Cottesloe Café * Pronto’s Sausage Sizzle * Homemade Lemonade & Cookies Stand * Wok’n’Roll Sushi * Two Fat Indians Curries
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BoardRotary Year 2010-11
Simone Carot Collins — President
Di Collins — Secretary / Vice President
[email protected]@rotaryfreshwaterbay.org.au
TBA — Club Administration Director
Toni James — Treasurer
Rob Rohrlach — President Elect / Projects Director
Claire Forsdyke — International Director
Ken Collins — Membership Director
Marcos Carot Collins — New Generations Director
Club DetailsRotary Club of Freshwater Bay Inc.PO Box 168, Nedlands, Western Australia, 6909
MeetingsWednesday 5:45pm to 6:45pmCafe, Bethesda HospitalQueenslea DriveClaremont
Email [email protected] 08 9385 0471Fax 08 9385 0472
Website www.rotaryfreshwaterbay.org.au
Facebook http://www.facebook.com/freshwaterbayrotary
Chartered 19 December 2008
Bulletin ContributionsContributions for the weekly bulletin are sought from members of the club.
Why not use the bulletin to update the club on the projects your committee is working on or promote the clubs next fundraising event.
Please forward articles and photos to [email protected]
Date Name
17th November Paddy Ramanathan
24th November Jenny Gill
8th December Paddy Ramanathan
16th December Robert Pearce
Welcoming Roster
Program for November/December
Date Details
17th November Committee Meeting
24th November Robert Fisher - Former Agent General to the UK
29th November (Monday) Dr Ken Collins Address - Golden Nugget Room, Gloucester Park
8th December Robert Pearce - Life & Times
16th December Max Kay
Date Name
24th November Warren Milner
8th December Daniel Forsdyke
16th December Judy Edwards
Host - Introduction & Thank You
New Horizons: Winner of the District 9450 Bulletin Award for 2009/10
13th Annual Dr Ken Collins Address
Promoting The Rotary FoundationWhen: Monday, 29th November, 2010. Venue: Golden Nugget Room, Gloucester Park. Time: 7:00pm for 7:30pm
Guest Speaker: RI President Ray KlinginsmithAlumni Speaker: Maryanne Tokome-Amu
Cost: $45pp with cash bar available.
Note: this meeting will replace our regular meeting on 1st December
Club Christmas & Birthday Party
When: Thursday, 16th December, 2010. Venue: Nedlands Golf Club, Melvista Ave, Nedlands Time: 6:30pm for 7:00pm start Cost: $45 - includes dinnerGuest Speaker: TBC
Note: this meeting will replace our regular meeting on 15th December
Rugby World Cup 2011 in New Zealand anyone?Bed and breakfast offered by Rotarians for Rotarians from around the world. Go to:www.Rotarynzrugbyhosting.org
VOLUNTEER – FAX BACK FORM
SPECIAL REQUEST FOR VOLUNTEER ROAD MARSHALLS FOR SUNDAY MORNING
21 NOVEMBER
Volunteers make The Santos Great Bike Ride happen!!! Rider registrations and fund raising are going very well, BUT WE ARE SHORT OF THE NUMBER OF VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO
ENABLE THE RIDE TO GO AHEAD SAFELY. We are seeking over 150 more volunteers!!
Volunteers are an integral and crucial component to the success of the Santos Great Bike Ride. As a volunteer you will be contributing to this success AND also assisting three great charities to continue their life saving work: Heart Foundation, Hope for Children and St John of God Health
Care Horizon House Project AND you will also receive a volunteer t-shirt, lanyard & snack pack!!
We require Road Marshals The Santos Great Bike Ride [53km] goes from Perth City around the Swan River via Fremantle & South Perth and the Causeway. Two or more Road Marshals are required at each intersection around the course. Your job as a Marshal is to inform motorists of the community bike ride and that there may be slight delays. You are not required to direct traffic and you are not required to get into any discussions with drivers regarding to road closures. You will be needed at your position for a set time and will be relieved by operational management crews throughout the event as the Roads are reopened behind the last participant. It is important that you are able to remain at your location for the duration of the required time frame to ensure the safety of the event participants. Road Marshals must be 18+ unless they are accompanied by a guardian. For more information including ride route map see www.greatbikeride.com.au
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