rotary club of diamond creek bulletin 11/12/12
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Rotary Club of Diamond Creek Bulletin 11/12/12TRANSCRIPT
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RCDC 1 1 t h D e c e m b e r 2 0 1 2
ROTARY CLUB OF DIAMOND CREEK
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RI President
Sakuji Tanaka Rotary Club of Yashio, Saitama, Japan
Governor
John Gatt Rotary Club of Diamond Creek
AG
Pat Millar Rotary Club of Diamond Creek
Club Officers
President Steve Crosling
Vice President Alan Jones
President Elect Bev Baker
Secretary Greg Paull
Treasurer & Public Officer Greg Adams
Directors and Standing Committees
Club Administration PE Bev Baker
Membership Phil Chambeyron
Public Relations PP Alan Jones
Service Projects PP Alan White
Rotary Foundation PP Linda Gidlund
Who ya gunna call !
President Steve Crosling 0417 595 282
Secretary Greg Paull 0427 712 688
Treasurer Greg Adams 0419 355 842
Editor: Greg Adams
Art Director: Greg Adams
Advertising : Greg Adams
Bottle washer : Greg as well
Editorial: send to [email protected]
Caution: The Bulletin contains no calories, vitamins,
minerals or proteins. In fact, it is devoid of nutritional value.
Nevertheless, it is a supplement much sought after and
regularly devoured by the Rotarians of Diamond Creek.
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Note: The views and opinions expressed in this newsletter
are not necessarily those of the Club or its members
District 9790
past presidents
Brian Bowen 1978-1979 Heidelberg North
Bob Eycken 1983-1984 Alperton UK
John McCrohan 1992-1993
Ron Gordon 1993-1994
Chris Doupe 1994-1995
Cliff Wearne 1995-1996
Ern Wardell 1996-1997
Rod Mackenzie 1997-1998
Steve Sampson 1998-1999
Robin Chapple 1999-2000
Peter Marriage 2000-2001
Rob Lloyd 2001-2002
Bev Baker 2002-2003
Joe Di Natale 2003-2004
Geoff Swan 2004-2005
John Gatt 2005-2006
John Arthur 2006-2007
Linda Gidlund 2007-2008
Alan White 2008-2009
Pat Millar
2009-2010
Clyde Hulme
2010-2011
Alan Jones
2011-2012
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THE PRESIDENTIAL CROSS CHAT XRAY STEVE
Last Sunday was the Rotary
Club of Diamond Creek’s
children’s Christmas party held
at the Eltham Lower Park on a
windy but lovely sunny
afternoon. It was fantastic to
see so many of our members
there with their children and
grandchildren – a truly multi-
generational experience.
The BBQ was manned by a
number of willing chefs and the
Rotary tent provided a
comforting wind break so that a
great afternoon was had by all.
Of course the highlight of the
afternoon was the arrival of
Santa – I wouldn’t say that we
are an affluent club but Santa’s
“sleigh” was a BMW cabriolet
with one very willing “reindeer”
driver – and the look of pleasure
on the children’s faces was worth
all the effort. A very jolly Santa,
ably assisted by a very cute elf,
soon had all the children
laughing and ripping open their
presents. And it goes without
saying that the children loved
their Christmas stockings. All
the effort made it a great day
and so a special thankyou to
Santa and his helpers, and of
course Uncle Arthur for organising
it all.
The meeting Tonight is at Nandos
restaurant in Diamond Creek
where the much anticipated 5 cent
challenge will be finalised. I know
that there has been much
speculation on who had the most 5
cent pieces and who “guesstimated”
the correct amount but nothing
has been leaked by the officials.
You will have to be there to find
out!
Next Sunday the combined
churches of Diamond Creek will be
hosting the Carrols by Candlelight
service in Diamond Creek and the
Rotary Club of Diamond Creek has
been asked to provide the BBQ for
the evening.
We need volunteers.
Come along, cook a few snags and
listen to some stirring traditional
Christmas Carrols. If you want to
see what Rotary in the community
is all about then you won’t get a
better chance than this.
And speaking of Rotary in the
community – tonight is the Town
Fair wrap up meeting. Come along
and find out what a terrific job
Rod Mackenzie and his team did.
This is what it’s all about!!!!
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11th December 2012 TUESDAY 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Nando Night partners night 5 cent results
Attend, Tina E Chair, Linda G, Cash Sharraine B, Welcome Jacqui H, Regalia Warwick L,
Raffle Gift Arthur L.
18h December 2012 TUESDAY 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Christmas Party Night partners night
Attend, Rod M, Chair Bev B. Cash Greg A, Welcome Pat M, Regalia Raffle Gift Steve C.
15h January 2013 TUESDAY 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
WHAT’S ON, WHO’S ON AND WHEN’S IT ON
Rotary We’re Back
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LETTER FROM SANTA…
Dear Diamond Creek Rotary Members
Today I had a pleasant visit with
some of your children and grandchildren
at Eltham Lower Park. They have been
such good children this year, though I had a
few doubts about some of the oldies who were
there!
Whilst the joy and celebrations of Christmas were taking place at the park, I
couldn’t help but reflect upon those who are less fortunate and the role that Rotary
takes to fill this void.
As recently as 5th December, an intense typhoon carved a path of destruction
through the Philippines, leaving many families in desperate need of emergency
shelter. Disasters such as this are all too common throughout the world. Once
again, Rotary will come to the fore with assistance. Already, a Shelter Box Response
Team is being mobilised to respond. Whilst our children were having fun in
the park, many of the children in the Philippines are fighting for survival.
Many regions remain isolated due to power outages, lack of communications
and damaged roads and bridges. Thousands of people are reported to be
in need of temporary shelter having lost their homes to the typhoon.
Shelter Box have now deployed to over 90 countries and currently have 7
separate deployments over 4 continents. Globally, ShelterBox focuses on
being prepared to respond quickly, anywhere in the world. If you are
thinking of making a donation to a worthwhile cause this Christmas, please
consider Shelter Box – any size donation can help. Whatever you can
do can help to make a difference.
If you would like to know more, see Santa’s helper Elf , Alan Jones.
Have a wonderful Christmas
Santa
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Name 5cents Total Guess
Club $2.85 $2.85
$1.00 $29.15 $ 13.00
$21.50 $21.50 $ 13.45 13.45 $5.45
Crosling, Steve $18.90 $18.90 $18.90 $18.90
$21.65 $21.65 $ 21.00 21 $2.10
$14.95 $14.95 $ 23.35
$8.60 $8.60 $ 29.00
$1.45 $6.45 $ 34.50
$378.55 $380.75 $ 35.50
$20.00 $20.00 $ 36.55
$8.15 $19.15 $ 37.00
$3.15 $5.75 $ 39.00
$10.20 $19.30 $ 45.00
$7.75 $8.35 $ 51.00
$ 53.00
$25.80 $34.00 $ 55.00
$2.15 $6.05 $ 60.00
$7.05 $8.25 $ 65.00
$18.75 $22.95 $ 85.00
$19.80 $19.80
$5.50 $15.60
$10.00
$3.85 $9.65
$3.00 $7.80
$7.75 $7.75
$2.70 $2.70
$615.05 $721.90
12,301 coins
Find out the winner tonight at Nando’s
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