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Rotary Club of
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Web: www.rotarnet.com.au/darwinsunrise
2009-2010 ANNUAL REPORT
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Web: www.rotarnet.com.au/darwinsunrise
ANNUAL REPORT
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June 2010 Atrium
Past Presidents 1989-90 1990-91
1991-92 1992-93 1993-94 1994-95 1995-96 1996-97
1997-98 1998-99 1999-00 2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10
Tom Williams (Charter President) John Revel Geoff Dawson Brian Slater Peter Gumley Chris Wardle Ian Menzies Gerry Swan PHF Kym Johnson Julie Nicholson PHFLen Marinovich PHFReg Prasad PHF Sivaram Vemuri Harry Coehn PHF Martyn Wilkinson Rod Strong Graham Wright Malika Okeil PHFDiana Leeder Sandy Oldroyd Heather TraegerQuentin Kilian Wendy Mackay
Board Members
President President Elect Secretary Treasurer Club Administration Membership Service Projects Rotary Foundation
Appointments Information Officer Bulletin Editor Deputy Bulletin Editor Sergeant Club Historian Attendance Officer(s) Public Relations/Media Public Officer Club Protection/Risk Officer Audio Visual Coordinator Webmaster Fund Raising Manager
District Service 2010-11
Tom Williams (Charter President)
PHF
PHF PHF
PHF PHF
PHF Martyn Wilkinson PHF
Graham Wright PHF
Heather Traeger
Business Consultancy Electricity Supply Steel Products DistributionBuilding Societies Telecommunications NationalDesktop PublishingTourism Market Insurance General Communication EngineersGovernment Policy AdministrationPsychiatry Medicine General PracticeEducation - Tertiary Economics Personnel Management Windows AluminiumPolicing Auctioneer Information TechnologyGovernment – Arts AdministrationAdministration – GovernmentWorkplace RelationsInternational Business ManagementHealth Remote Services
Incoming 2010-11 Outgoing Joy Passmore Di Borella Lyn Hodges Ian Berry Di Borella Quentin Kilian Martyn Wilkinson Ainsley Ward
Wendy MackayJoy PassmoreDiana Leeder / Frank StewartIan BerryJoy PassmoreDi BorellaClaire JohanssonMarilynne Marshall
Frank Stewart Frank Stewart Ian Berry Jeff Borella Frank Stewart Arullan Naidoo / Wendy Mackay Julie Nicholson Lorraine Corowa Leanne Hardinge Martyn Wilkinson/Warren Leeder Chris Mackay
Frank StewartFrank StewartIan BerrJeff BorellaFrank StewartMalika Okeil/Geraldeen DeutromJulie Nicholson/Michael StorrsIan BerryMarilynne MarshallWarren Leeder/Martyn WilkinsonChris MackayTim Cross
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Business Consultancy
Steel Products Distribution
munications National Desktop Publishing
Communication Engineers Government Policy Administration
Medicine General Practice Tertiary Economics Personnel
Windows Aluminium
Information Technology Arts Administration
Government Workplace Relations International Business Management Health Remote Services
Outgoing 2009-10 Wendy Mackay Joy Passmore Diana Leeder / Frank Stewart Ian Berry Joy Passmore
Borella Claire Johansson Marilynne Marshall
Frank Stewart Frank Stewart Ian Berry Jeff Borella Frank Stewart Malika Okeil/Geraldeen Deutrom Julie Nicholson/Michael Storrs Ian Berry Marilynne Marshall Warren Leeder/Martyn Wilkinson Chris Mackay Tim Cross
Group 1 Representatives Diana Leeder – Group Study ESandy Oldroyd – Youth ProgramsJulie Nicholson – The Rotary Foundation
Group Study Exchange Youth Programs The Rotary Foundation
Martyn Wilkinson – Rotary Australia World Community Service and Australian Rotary Health Club Volunteers Marg Manfield and Jan ContiMedical Aid for Children
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Rotary Australia World Community Service and Australian Rotary Health
Jan Conti – Rotary Oceana
Current Active Members
Rotarian 1 Shirley Alison
2 Natasha Angelo
3 Ian Berry
4 Di Borella
5 Jeff Borella
6 Lorraine Corowa
7 Jan Conti
8 Geraldeen Deutrom
9 Denise Dickson
10 Purdy Eades
11 Vidula Garde
12 Leanne Hardinge
13 Ken Hatfield PP, PHF
14 Ken Hodges PP, PHF
15 Lyn Hodges PP, PHF
16 Quentin Kilian
17 Diana Leeder PP
18 Warren Leeder PHF
19 John Livesley
20 Wendy Mackay IPP
21 Marg Manfield PHF
22 Marilynne Marshall PHF
23 Asha McLaren PP, PHF
24 Arullan Naidoo
25 Julie Nicholson PP, PHF
26 Malika Okeil PP, PHF
27 Sandy Oldroyd PP, PHF
28 Joy Passmore
29 Jen Pocock
30 Roger Pocock
31 James Smith
32 Frank Stewart PP, PHF
33 Ron Strachan
34 Sally Thomas PHF
35 Heather Traeger PP
36 Sivaram Vemuri PP, PHF
37 Ainsley Ward
38 Martyn Wilkinson PP, PHF
Associate Members
Michelle Menzies
Shirley Richards
Liz Scott
Members
Partner Classification Health Education Services
Career Education and Counseling
Judy Computer Services
Jeff Aboriginal & Torres St Health
Di Local Government Administration
Warren Government Commercial Services
Nursing General
John Linguistics
Psychology Services
John Business Support
Ashok Clinical Psychology
Community Service Consultancy
Julie Insurance General
Lyn Business Administration
Ken Association Management
Connie International Business Management
Warren Government – Arts Administration
Diana Courier Services
Geraldeen Indigenous Tertiary Education
Dan Health Remote Services
Electrical Engineering Administration
Risk Management
John Legal Services
Mel Pharmacy Services
Martyn Government Policy Administration
Keith Information Technology
Tissa Administration – Government
Bill Retail Fashion
Sales Management
Mary Industry Career Advisor
Brooke Health Promotion Services
Regional Education Admin
Flag Manufacture and Retail
Duncan Judiciary
Brendan Workplace Relations
Jyoti Education - Tertiary Economics
Paul Federal Parliamentary Services
Julie Windows Aluminum
Honorary Member
Val Asche PHF
Joe Davis PP, PHF
Jim Kuskey
Andrew Leo
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Counseling
Aboriginal & Torres St Health
Local Government Administration
Government Commercial Services
Community Service Consultancy
International Business Management
Arts Administration
Indigenous Tertiary Education
Electrical Engineering Administration
Government Policy Administration
Government
ary Economics
Federal Parliamentary Services
In remembrance
Graham had a distinguished history of ‘Service Above Self’ commencing with many years as a member of Apex and being award Life Membership by that organisation. He was a charter member and the inaugural President of the Rotary Club of Ballarat West and joined the Rotary Club of Darwin Sunrise in 1993. During Graham’s Rotary service of some 23 years he was an active contributor to Club Service. This was exemplified by his record at Darwin Sunrise where he served with distinction as President, Secretary Treasurer and Sergeant. As well as serving in these executive positions he also served as Director of each of the Four Avenues of Service over the years and in some cases more than once. Graham was always been there to assist and make a positive contribution to Club administration and the good conduct of our meetings. Over the years Graham diligently represented his vocation and retired as a senior partner and director of Raine and Horne Real Estate after an acknowledged successful career as an auctioneer. He was committed to the application of Rotary’s Four Way Test to his workplace and was instrumental in growing his firm and leading the Raine and Horne team as Darwin’s leading Real Estate business. Graham actively participated in and contributed to a number and range of Vocational Service programs, projects and events. These have in part included job talks, workplace visitations, the staging of the Darwin Orchid Spectacular, the Annual St John Paramedic of the Year Award and the Annual Aboriginal Health Worker of Excellence Awards.
A man of compassion, always willing to give of his time, talents and wealth in support of the community and those in need. Graham had an abiding cNT Cancer Council and in particular its Annual Daffodil Day fundraiser with the organisation of his many ‘Sausage Sizzles’ over the years. He was the instigator of a number of the Club’s Community Service fundraising activitiesClub’s very successful Beer Tasting Dinner Functions. He was usually the first to volunteer for most, if not all activities in the Club’s service to the community.
Graham stood out as a man of action, prepared to become personally iand hands on assistance to under developed communities within the Pacific region. He travelled to the Philippines to assist in the building of a Nutritional Centre, built ablution blocks for year 7 students in Papua New Guinea and built scyclone in the Solomon Islands. These activities coupled with his ongoing support for all the Club’s International Service projects culminated in the Club awarding Graham a Paul Harris Fellowship on behalf of the Rotary Foundacelebrated by the Rotary International’s Four Avenues of Service Award.
‘The world is poorer for the loss of this wonderful man who had such a big heart and
remembrance..
VALE GRAHAM WRIGHT14/7/1942 - 11/10/2009
Graham had a distinguished history of ‘Service Above Self’ commencing with many years as a member of Apex and being award Life Membership by that organisation. He was a harter member and the inaugural President of the Rotary Club of Ballarat West and
joined the Rotary Club of Darwin Sunrise in 1993. During Graham’s Rotary service of some 23 years he was an active contributor to Club Service. This was exemplified by his
cord at Darwin Sunrise where he served with distinction as President, Secretary Treasurer and Sergeant. As well as serving in these executive positions he also served as Director of each of the Four Avenues of Service over the years and in some cases more than once. Graham was always been there to assist and make a positive contribution to Club administration and the good conduct of our meetings.
Over the years Graham diligently represented his vocation and retired as a senior partner and Horne Real Estate after an acknowledged successful career as
an auctioneer. He was committed to the application of Rotary’s Four Way Test to his workplace and was instrumental in growing his firm and leading the Raine and Horne
g Real Estate business. Graham actively participated in and contributed to a number and range of Vocational Service programs, projects and events. These have in part included job talks, workplace visitations, the staging of the Darwin
he Annual St John Paramedic of the Year Award and the Annual Aboriginal Health Worker of Excellence Awards.
A man of compassion, always willing to give of his time, talents and wealth in support of the community and those in need. Graham had an abiding commitment to the work of the NT Cancer Council and in particular its Annual Daffodil Day fundraiser with the organisation of his many ‘Sausage Sizzles’ over the years. He was the instigator of a number of the Club’s Community Service fundraising activities as exemplified by the Club’s very successful Beer Tasting Dinner Functions. He was usually the first to volunteer for most, if not all activities in the Club’s service to the community.
Graham stood out as a man of action, prepared to become personally iand hands on assistance to under developed communities within the Pacific region. He travelled to the Philippines to assist in the building of a Nutritional Centre, built ablution blocks for year 7 students in Papua New Guinea and built shelters for villagers after a cyclone in the Solomon Islands. These activities coupled with his ongoing support for all the Club’s International Service projects culminated in the Club awarding Graham a Paul Harris Fellowship on behalf of the Rotary Foundation. Graham’s ‘Life of Service’ was also celebrated by the Rotary International’s Four Avenues of Service Award.
‘The world is poorer for the loss of this wonderful man who had such a big heart and
cheeky attitude’.
CELEBRATING
A LIFE OF SERVICE
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GRAHAM WRIGHT 11/10/2009
Graham had a distinguished history of ‘Service Above Self’ commencing with many years as a member of Apex and being award Life Membership by that organisation. He was a harter member and the inaugural President of the Rotary Club of Ballarat West and
joined the Rotary Club of Darwin Sunrise in 1993. During Graham’s Rotary service of some 23 years he was an active contributor to Club Service. This was exemplified by his
cord at Darwin Sunrise where he served with distinction as President, Secretary Treasurer and Sergeant. As well as serving in these executive positions he also served as Director of each of the Four Avenues of Service over the years and in some cases more than once. Graham was always been there to assist and make a positive contribution to
Over the years Graham diligently represented his vocation and retired as a senior partner and Horne Real Estate after an acknowledged successful career as
an auctioneer. He was committed to the application of Rotary’s Four Way Test to his workplace and was instrumental in growing his firm and leading the Raine and Horne
g Real Estate business. Graham actively participated in and contributed to a number and range of Vocational Service programs, projects and events. These have in part included job talks, workplace visitations, the staging of the Darwin
he Annual St John Paramedic of the Year Award and the Annual
A man of compassion, always willing to give of his time, talents and wealth in support of ommitment to the work of the
NT Cancer Council and in particular its Annual Daffodil Day fundraiser with the organisation of his many ‘Sausage Sizzles’ over the years. He was the instigator of a
as exemplified by the Club’s very successful Beer Tasting Dinner Functions. He was usually the first to volunteer for most, if not all activities in the Club’s service to the community.
Graham stood out as a man of action, prepared to become personally involved in travel and hands on assistance to under developed communities within the Pacific region. He travelled to the Philippines to assist in the building of a Nutritional Centre, built ablution
helters for villagers after a cyclone in the Solomon Islands. These activities coupled with his ongoing support for all the Club’s International Service projects culminated in the Club awarding Graham a Paul
tion. Graham’s ‘Life of Service’ was also celebrated by the Rotary International’s Four Avenues of Service Award.
‘The world is poorer for the loss of this wonderful man who had such a big heart and
CELEBRATING
A LIFE OF SERVICE
Our Program
Introductions of visiting Rotarians & Member’s
Induction of 2010
Meet & Greet
Call to Order
Grace & Loyal Toast
Introductions of visiting Rotarians & Member’s
Guests
Club Awards presentation
Brunch & fellowship
Induction of 2010-11 Club President
Introduction of 2010-11 Board
Celebrity Heads
Foundation Draw
Heads & Tails
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Introductions of visiting Rotarians & Member’s
Menu
Selection of sliced fresh fruit and natural yoghurt
Assortment of Danish pastries and croissants, selection of muffins
Selection of fruit preserves and honey
English muffins topped with scrambled eggs
Grilled tomato, hash brown, crispy bacon and chipolata sausages
For good FRIENDS and good
And the opportunity to SERVE
Set Breakfast
On the table
Chilled Orange Juice
Selection of sliced fresh fruit and natural yoghurt
Assortment of Danish pastries and croissants, selection of muffins
Selection of fruit preserves and honey
Freshly brewed coffee and tea
Served to the table
lish muffins topped with scrambled eggs
Grilled tomato, hash brown, crispy bacon and chipolata sausages
Freshly brewed coffee and tea
Grace For good FRIENDS and good
FOOD
And the opportunity to SERVE
We give Thanks
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Selection of sliced fresh fruit and natural yoghurt
Assortment of Danish pastries and croissants, selection of muffins
Grilled tomato, hash brown, crispy bacon and chipolata sausages
President’s Report
As I pen my final report in my role as President of the Rotary Club of Darwin Sunri
I realise that another chapter is closing in the history of the club and for me
personally. When I took over the role of President, it was with some fear. Quentin
had taken the club to a greater strength. Now I was given the responsibility for the
next 12 months. This role is probably one of the most difficult roles I have had. Every
member in our club has chosen to donate their time and effort as volunteers in our
community. To nurture this commitment to ensure that this is well spent is no easy
task and a huge responsibility. If members do not see that their efforts are
worthwhile, they will seek other avenues to meet this need.
The 2009-10 year saw some of our members leave because of work transfers,
personal commitments and sadly,
called to higher service. We have also inducted some new members which is great to
see. (Welcome is extended to
Hodges, Arullan Naidoo. Our new associate members are Maxine Fl
Scott) The enthusiasm from our club members clearly shows that Rotary is still a
strong volunteer organisation in our community.
The importance of the development of the 5 year vision provided both the club and I
with guidance as to what
members thought the club should be aspiring towards. This document has been a
living document and effort has been made to work towards our vision. The website
has been redesigned; the bulletin is now more
in colour. Thank you goes to Chris, Quentin and Frank for their work in this area.
Frank, a special mention to you for your advice, guidance and gentle reminders! With
Roger in the lead, we started to work on the deve
will continue as this project comes to fruition. We will succeed.
This year’s theme was “The future of Rotary is in your hands”. I chose my theme for
the year “reach out to our future
Looking at the activities that our club has been involved in over the past year shows
that we are investing in the future of our community and the world.
In addition to our ongoing activities including raising money for the eradication of
Polio, we also donated money to the Henbury School. This Special School is for
President’s Report
As I pen my final report in my role as President of the Rotary Club of Darwin Sunri
I realise that another chapter is closing in the history of the club and for me
personally. When I took over the role of President, it was with some fear. Quentin
had taken the club to a greater strength. Now I was given the responsibility for the
12 months. This role is probably one of the most difficult roles I have had. Every
member in our club has chosen to donate their time and effort as volunteers in our
community. To nurture this commitment to ensure that this is well spent is no easy
nd a huge responsibility. If members do not see that their efforts are
worthwhile, they will seek other avenues to meet this need.
10 year saw some of our members leave because of work transfers,
personal commitments and sadly, our recent Paul Harris Fellow, Graham Wright was
to higher service. We have also inducted some new members which is great to
Welcome is extended to Shirley Alison, Leanne Hardinge, Ken Hodges, Lyn
aidoo. Our new associate members are Maxine Fl
The enthusiasm from our club members clearly shows that Rotary is still a
strong volunteer organisation in our community.
The importance of the development of the 5 year vision provided both the club and I
with guidance as to what we can work to and more importantly what the club
members thought the club should be aspiring towards. This document has been a
living document and effort has been made to work towards our vision. The website
has been redesigned; the bulletin is now more vibrant and eye catching being printed
in colour. Thank you goes to Chris, Quentin and Frank for their work in this area.
Frank, a special mention to you for your advice, guidance and gentle reminders! With
Roger in the lead, we started to work on the development of a signature event. Work
will continue as this project comes to fruition. We will succeed.
This year’s theme was “The future of Rotary is in your hands”. I chose my theme for
the year “reach out to our future – our children” as an extension o
Looking at the activities that our club has been involved in over the past year shows
that we are investing in the future of our community and the world.
In addition to our ongoing activities including raising money for the eradication of
olio, we also donated money to the Henbury School. This Special School is for
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As I pen my final report in my role as President of the Rotary Club of Darwin Sunrise,
I realise that another chapter is closing in the history of the club and for me
personally. When I took over the role of President, it was with some fear. Quentin
had taken the club to a greater strength. Now I was given the responsibility for the
12 months. This role is probably one of the most difficult roles I have had. Every
member in our club has chosen to donate their time and effort as volunteers in our
community. To nurture this commitment to ensure that this is well spent is no easy
nd a huge responsibility. If members do not see that their efforts are
10 year saw some of our members leave because of work transfers,
arris Fellow, Graham Wright was
to higher service. We have also inducted some new members which is great to
Shirley Alison, Leanne Hardinge, Ken Hodges, Lyn
aidoo. Our new associate members are Maxine Flanagan and Liz
The enthusiasm from our club members clearly shows that Rotary is still a
The importance of the development of the 5 year vision provided both the club and I
we can work to and more importantly what the club
members thought the club should be aspiring towards. This document has been a
living document and effort has been made to work towards our vision. The website
vibrant and eye catching being printed
in colour. Thank you goes to Chris, Quentin and Frank for their work in this area.
Frank, a special mention to you for your advice, guidance and gentle reminders! With
lopment of a signature event. Work
This year’s theme was “The future of Rotary is in your hands”. I chose my theme for
our children” as an extension of this theme.
Looking at the activities that our club has been involved in over the past year shows
In addition to our ongoing activities including raising money for the eradication of
olio, we also donated money to the Henbury School. This Special School is for
students with disabilities in both middle and senior years of schooling. Our club’s
donation was used to provide a
year’s winner would have their name engraved and the shield is placed in the front
foyer of the school. We supported other activities that focused on youth during the
year. These activities included: the plain speaking awards, a scholarship for the
Centre for Youth Music, the Cambodia project, the Siemens Science Program, the
great bike ride and of course, the Rotary Youth Exchange Program.
Our club has excelled in all avenues of service. I know that there is a desire for each
president to initiate a “signature” ev
several large events that either promotes Rotary in the community, supports the
avenues of service or provides or offers a hand to those in need. The capacity of our
members to take on another project need
the books for babies’ project and was all ready to proceed when the Chief Executive
of the Dept of Health resigned as did the Executive Director of Nursing at the Royal
Darwin Hospital. These events delayed the pro
Once this is approved, the outlay in time should be minimal but the long term benefits
to children will be immense.
One of the highlights for me this year was when the club won the
Vocational Service Trophy
Health Worker Excellence Awards were nominated for this category. Having won this
award, demonstrates how a small idea can grow to a significant event.
The Club was also successful in winning the a
which shows that our club is very current. It is also great to see that we are attracting
a wide age range to our club. I was surprised to learn that our club was the first clubs
in the District to be chartered with wome
that continues today.
As in previous years, there are several of our club members who have nominated to
take on additional roles within Rotary. This year saw Sandy Oldroyd complete her
third year as Assistant Distric
role of GSE Coordinator for Group 1. Jan Conti has carried on the ROMAC program.
Warren Leeder has taken on the role of YSE counsellor for our inbound student.
Martyn Wilkinson took on the role as Trea
accept my personal thanks.
students with disabilities in both middle and senior years of schooling. Our club’s
donation was used to provide a Rotary Student Citizen of the Year shield which each
ner would have their name engraved and the shield is placed in the front
foyer of the school. We supported other activities that focused on youth during the
year. These activities included: the plain speaking awards, a scholarship for the
Music, the Cambodia project, the Siemens Science Program, the
great bike ride and of course, the Rotary Youth Exchange Program.
Our club has excelled in all avenues of service. I know that there is a desire for each
president to initiate a “signature” event during their year. On reflection, our club has
several large events that either promotes Rotary in the community, supports the
avenues of service or provides or offers a hand to those in need. The capacity of our
members to take on another project needs to be considered. I had hoped to launch
the books for babies’ project and was all ready to proceed when the Chief Executive
of the Dept of Health resigned as did the Executive Director of Nursing at the Royal
Darwin Hospital. These events delayed the project but discussions are occurring.
Once this is approved, the outlay in time should be minimal but the long term benefits
to children will be immense.
One of the highlights for me this year was when the club won the
phy at this year’s District conference. The NT Aboriginal
Health Worker Excellence Awards were nominated for this category. Having won this
award, demonstrates how a small idea can grow to a significant event.
The Club was also successful in winning the award for gender balance of members
which shows that our club is very current. It is also great to see that we are attracting
a wide age range to our club. I was surprised to learn that our club was the first clubs
in the District to be chartered with women as members. A huge milestone and one
As in previous years, there are several of our club members who have nominated to
take on additional roles within Rotary. This year saw Sandy Oldroyd complete her
third year as Assistant District Governor for Group 1. Dianna Leeder has taken on the
role of GSE Coordinator for Group 1. Jan Conti has carried on the ROMAC program.
Warren Leeder has taken on the role of YSE counsellor for our inbound student.
Martyn Wilkinson took on the role as Treasurer for the Bike Ride event. Please
accept my personal thanks.
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students with disabilities in both middle and senior years of schooling. Our club’s
Rotary Student Citizen of the Year shield which each
ner would have their name engraved and the shield is placed in the front
foyer of the school. We supported other activities that focused on youth during the
year. These activities included: the plain speaking awards, a scholarship for the
Music, the Cambodia project, the Siemens Science Program, the
great bike ride and of course, the Rotary Youth Exchange Program.
Our club has excelled in all avenues of service. I know that there is a desire for each
ent during their year. On reflection, our club has
several large events that either promotes Rotary in the community, supports the
avenues of service or provides or offers a hand to those in need. The capacity of our
I had hoped to launch
the books for babies’ project and was all ready to proceed when the Chief Executive
of the Dept of Health resigned as did the Executive Director of Nursing at the Royal
ject but discussions are occurring.
Once this is approved, the outlay in time should be minimal but the long term benefits
One of the highlights for me this year was when the club won the Maitland Low
he NT Aboriginal
Health Worker Excellence Awards were nominated for this category. Having won this
award, demonstrates how a small idea can grow to a significant event.
ward for gender balance of members
which shows that our club is very current. It is also great to see that we are attracting
a wide age range to our club. I was surprised to learn that our club was the first clubs
as members. A huge milestone and one
As in previous years, there are several of our club members who have nominated to
take on additional roles within Rotary. This year saw Sandy Oldroyd complete her
t Governor for Group 1. Dianna Leeder has taken on the
role of GSE Coordinator for Group 1. Jan Conti has carried on the ROMAC program.
Warren Leeder has taken on the role of YSE counsellor for our inbound student.
surer for the Bike Ride event. Please
Of course, my year as President would not have been so smooth if I didn’t have the
support of a strong Club Board. Thank you to Di, Dianna, Ian, Marlynne, and Martyn
for their leadership as Directors and board officers. A thanks also goes to Roger for
trying so hard to get fund raising and the budget in the forefront of our agenda.
Jeff, thank you for taking on the role of Sergeant with the added responsibility of
adding some humour into the meetings that is complemented by the extracting of
money from our wallets.
I know that as the Club prepares to celebrate the 21
the 2010-11 President, will lead us to a stronger year. In closing, I thank each one
you for supporting me over the past year. To be bestowed the role of President is a
privilege. I thank you sincerely for extending me this privilege. I know that every
member will extend this support to Joy and her board for the coming year.
I am looking forward to continuing to offer service to Rotary, our club and the
community in a different capacity.
Yours in Rotary
Wendy Mackay
2009-10 President
Of course, my year as President would not have been so smooth if I didn’t have the
support of a strong Club Board. Thank you to Di, Dianna, Ian, Marlynne, and Martyn
s Directors and board officers. A thanks also goes to Roger for
trying so hard to get fund raising and the budget in the forefront of our agenda.
Jeff, thank you for taking on the role of Sergeant with the added responsibility of
o the meetings that is complemented by the extracting of
I know that as the Club prepares to celebrate the 21st anniversary, Joy, in her role as
11 President, will lead us to a stronger year. In closing, I thank each one
you for supporting me over the past year. To be bestowed the role of President is a
privilege. I thank you sincerely for extending me this privilege. I know that every
member will extend this support to Joy and her board for the coming year.
ing forward to continuing to offer service to Rotary, our club and the
community in a different capacity.
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Of course, my year as President would not have been so smooth if I didn’t have the
support of a strong Club Board. Thank you to Di, Dianna, Ian, Marlynne, and Martyn
s Directors and board officers. A thanks also goes to Roger for
trying so hard to get fund raising and the budget in the forefront of our agenda. To
Jeff, thank you for taking on the role of Sergeant with the added responsibility of
o the meetings that is complemented by the extracting of
anniversary, Joy, in her role as
11 President, will lead us to a stronger year. In closing, I thank each one of
you for supporting me over the past year. To be bestowed the role of President is a
privilege. I thank you sincerely for extending me this privilege. I know that every
member will extend this support to Joy and her board for the coming year.
ing forward to continuing to offer service to Rotary, our club and the
Rotary Club of Darwin Sunrise Vision Statement 2009
By 2014 Our Public Image will invo• Update website and projects
• All Service projects with PR Photos available
• Getting the Media to promote and encourage our events and information
Our Club stands for being:• Responsible to community needs with an effective public face
• Seen to have a high level of public support for projects
• A member of Rotary - A National and International community service organisation
• Perceived as having Rotary ideals with generations "X" and "Y"
By 2014, Club Service will:• Give members satisfaction through belonging
• Have good uptake of technology including podcast, email bulletin, blogs, sms
• Have and established Calendar of events
By 2014, Rotary Foundation will involve:• Maximising the use of Rotary Grants
• Be/Have applied for rotary foundation Grant
• 100% of Members beco
PHF benefactors
Our Club's Community Service will focus on:• A Rotary bus promoting programs such as Bowel Scan, ARHF, and so on.
• Establishing a Disaster Fund
Our Club's attributes in 2014 will be:• Fun with great fellowship, program
Our Club's vocational service will be:• To continue our vocational service at an increased level
• Maintain 'Me Talks' and add 'Me Now Talks'
• Supporting an active and vibrant Rotaract Club & subsidise Rotaracto
Club meeting per month
• Sponsored annual 4 Way Test Awards
Our Club's international focus will be on:• Projects relevant to our region, including partnering with other clubs
• NT / East Timor focus
By 2014 our club numbers will be between 50 a
Youth and New Generations will focus on:• Active promotion of literacy
In 2014 our fundraising will be:• To hold 3 'Signature Events' per annum with a target of $1M raised
Rotary Club of Darwin Sunrise Vision Statement 2009
By 2014 Our Public Image will involve: Update website and projects
All Service projects with PR Photos available
Getting the Media to promote and encourage our events and information
Our Club stands for being: Responsible to community needs with an effective public face
level of public support for projects
A National and International community service organisation
Perceived as having Rotary ideals with generations "X" and "Y"
By 2014, Club Service will: Give members satisfaction through belonging
ve good uptake of technology including podcast, email bulletin, blogs, sms
Have and established Calendar of events
By 2014, Rotary Foundation will involve: Maximising the use of Rotary Grants
Be/Have applied for rotary foundation Grant
100% of Members becoming Paul Harris Fellows with 10% of members becoming
Our Club's Community Service will focus on: A Rotary bus promoting programs such as Bowel Scan, ARHF, and so on.
Establishing a Disaster Fund
Our Club's attributes in 2014 will be: reat fellowship, programs and participation
Our Club's vocational service will be: To continue our vocational service at an increased level
Maintain 'Me Talks' and add 'Me Now Talks'
Supporting an active and vibrant Rotaract Club & subsidise Rotaracto
Club meeting per month
Sponsored annual 4 Way Test Awards
Our Club's international focus will be on: Projects relevant to our region, including partnering with other clubs
By 2014 our club numbers will be between 50 and 70 members
Youth and New Generations will focus on: Active promotion of literacy
In 2014 our fundraising will be: To hold 3 'Signature Events' per annum with a target of $1M raised
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Rotary Club of Darwin Sunrise Vision Statement 2009-2014
Getting the Media to promote and encourage our events and information
A National and International community service organisation
ve good uptake of technology including podcast, email bulletin, blogs, sms
ming Paul Harris Fellows with 10% of members becoming
A Rotary bus promoting programs such as Bowel Scan, ARHF, and so on.
Supporting an active and vibrant Rotaract Club & subsidise Rotaractors to attend one
Projects relevant to our region, including partnering with other clubs
Incoming President’s Report
Welcome to the 2010/2011 Rotary Year. Year was announced at the District Conference in Townsville in early May Communities Bridging Continents. reinforcing this theme and as the only District withof Dili) we are certainly bridging continents. Our incoming District Governor Alan Church has already paid several visits to the Territory and participated in the PEPS, PETS and Group 1 Assembly and I look forward to his leadership during the coming year. Alan Church is committed to continuing outgoing DG Brendan Porter’s passion and involvement in Rotary projects for East Timor This year our Club celebrates a milestone in its history 1989 we were the first club in our District to induct women members and we are still leaders in this area winning the ‘Phil Dempster Gender Equity Trophy’ at this year’s conference. Our Club was also one of the first Clubs in Darwin to participate in the Club Visioning Workshops, with PDG Joanne Schilling, to formulate a five year plan for the Club. Part of my role as President for this coming year will be to reinforce and reexamine “our vision”. District Governor Allan Church and Pat will visit our club July and I would like to celebrate this visit, along with our 21breakfast to mark the occasions. As well, throughfew fellowship / family ‘Sunday Brunch Meetings’ so we can all gcasual basis and enjoy each other’s company Our membership is constantly changing and evolving as Darwin is a very mobile population and we need to be more proactive in seeking members who are committed to the ideals of Rotary and enjoy the participation in projects and activities that we need to pursue especially in the fund raising area. Our Club has many ongoing projects to support Garden at the Cowdy Ward,English Speaking Awards. The Aboriginal Health Worker Excellence Awards, The Paramedic of the Year Awards the Cambodian Project to name just a few. We are constantly hearing of worthwhile projects ainspiration to us and we would love to support them all. The coming year will be challenging as there is still uncertainty in the financial sector and it is very easy to get caught up in the doom and gloom of the daily get a reality check when you hear a guest speaker at your Club meeting or read your Rotary Down Under magazine and see that Rotary is making a difference to people’s lives and we are a part of it.
Joy Passmore
2010-11 President Elect
Incoming President’s Report
Welcome to the 2010/2011 Rotary Year. The International theme for this Rotary Year was announced at the District Conference in Townsville in early May Communities Bridging Continents. Through the work we do within our Clubs we are reinforcing this theme and as the only District with an International Club (Rotary Club of Dili) we are certainly bridging continents.
Our incoming District Governor Alan Church has already paid several visits to the Territory and participated in the PEPS, PETS and Group 1 Assembly and I look
is leadership during the coming year. Alan Church is committed to continuing outgoing DG Brendan Porter’s passion and involvement in Rotary projects
This year our Club celebrates a milestone in its history – 21 years old! On the 26 July 89 we were the first club in our District to induct women members and we are still
leaders in this area winning the ‘Phil Dempster Gender Equity Trophy’ at this year’s conference. Our Club was also one of the first Clubs in Darwin to participate in the
ub Visioning Workshops, with PDG Joanne Schilling, to formulate a five year plan
Part of my role as President for this coming year will be to reinforce and reexamine “our vision”. District Governor Allan Church and Pat will visit our club July and I would like to celebrate this visit, along with our 21st birthday, with a special breakfast to mark the occasions. As well, through-out the year I would like to hold a few fellowship / family ‘Sunday Brunch Meetings’ so we can all gcasual basis and enjoy each other’s company – without having to ‘dash’ off to work. Our membership is constantly changing and evolving as Darwin is a very mobile population and we need to be more proactive in seeking members who are
tted to the ideals of Rotary and enjoy the participation in projects and activities that we need to pursue especially in the fund raising area.
Our Club has many ongoing projects to support – the Polio Tins project, Joan Ridley Garden at the Cowdy Ward, National Science Forum, Centre for Youth Music, Plain English Speaking Awards. The Aboriginal Health Worker Excellence Awards, The Paramedic of the Year Awards the Cambodian Project to name just a few. We are constantly hearing of worthwhile projects and having guest speakers who are an inspiration to us and we would love to support them all.
The coming year will be challenging as there is still uncertainty in the financial sector and it is very easy to get caught up in the doom and gloom of the daily get a reality check when you hear a guest speaker at your Club meeting or read your Rotary Down Under magazine and see that Rotary is making a difference to people’s lives and we are a part of it.
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The International theme for this Rotary Year was announced at the District Conference in Townsville in early May Building
Through the work we do within our Clubs we are an International Club (Rotary Club
Our incoming District Governor Alan Church has already paid several visits to the Territory and participated in the PEPS, PETS and Group 1 Assembly and I look
is leadership during the coming year. Alan Church is committed to continuing outgoing DG Brendan Porter’s passion and involvement in Rotary projects
21 years old! On the 26 July 89 we were the first club in our District to induct women members and we are still
leaders in this area winning the ‘Phil Dempster Gender Equity Trophy’ at this year’s conference. Our Club was also one of the first Clubs in Darwin to participate in the
ub Visioning Workshops, with PDG Joanne Schilling, to formulate a five year plan
Part of my role as President for this coming year will be to reinforce and reexamine “our vision”. District Governor Allan Church and Pat will visit our club on Friday 30
birthday, with a special out the year I would like to hold a
few fellowship / family ‘Sunday Brunch Meetings’ so we can all get together on a without having to ‘dash’ off to work.
Our membership is constantly changing and evolving as Darwin is a very mobile population and we need to be more proactive in seeking members who are
tted to the ideals of Rotary and enjoy the participation in projects and activities
the Polio Tins project, Joan Ridley National Science Forum, Centre for Youth Music, Plain
English Speaking Awards. The Aboriginal Health Worker Excellence Awards, The Paramedic of the Year Awards the Cambodian Project to name just a few. We are
nd having guest speakers who are an
The coming year will be challenging as there is still uncertainty in the financial sector and it is very easy to get caught up in the doom and gloom of the daily news until you get a reality check when you hear a guest speaker at your Club meeting or read your Rotary Down Under magazine and see that Rotary is making a difference to people’s
Treasurer’s Report My second year as Treasurer, has been as interesting experience as the first. My major goal for this year have been to codify a budget process. This project has had a rocky year and still remains incomplete. When perusing the figures yet complete, with most figures being up to 31 Current Assets are approx $6,000 in the current account and $12,000 in the investment account. We are down approximately $4,000 in the caccount on the same position last year as fundraising has not been as strong. Our turnover for this year to date is just over $53,000, down $5.000 on same time last year, of which we have donated just over $20000. Broad details of iexpenditure are attached to this report. I believe that the Club’s finances are on a sound footing going forward to a new financial year. I would like to acknowledge the support that I have received throughout from the Board, and those unsung her
Major Donations
Rotary Foundation – Polio Plus Paramedic of Year Royal Darwin Hospital (newspapers for Cowdy) Shelter Box NTOEC – House building in CambodiaCentre for Youth Music (CDU Foundation)Aboriginal Health Worker Award Midwives of East Timor HEALS programme Multicultural Council of NT – Homework Club RAWCS Inner Wheel Clubs Darwin Combined (birthing kits) DG’s Christmas Appeal for East Timor Total
Note: (figures have been rounded )
The Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet are reported separately in this report
41-42).
Ian Berry
Treasurer, 2009-10
My second year as Treasurer, has been as interesting experience as the first. My
major goal for this year have been to codify a budget process. This project has had a rocky year and still remains incomplete.
in this report you should note that the financial year is not yet complete, with most figures being up to 31-May-10.
Current Assets are approx $6,000 in the current account and $12,000 in the investment account. We are down approximately $4,000 in the caccount on the same position last year as fundraising has not been as strong. Our turnover for this year to date is just over $53,000, down $5.000 on same time last year, of which we have donated just over $20000. Broad details of iexpenditure are attached to this report.
I believe that the Club’s finances are on a sound footing going forward to a new
I would like to acknowledge the support that I have received throughout from the Board, and those unsung heroes who collect and raise money at our meetings
Amount Major fundraising
$,7000 Collections from Polio Tins$2,600 Tropical Garden Spectacular
l Darwin Hospital (newspapers for $1,000 Beer Tasting Night
$1,200 Fines House building in Cambodia $1,000 Foundation Draw
Centre for Youth Music (CDU Foundation) $750 School Sport raffle ticket sales $700
$500 Total $500
Homework $500
$330 Inner Wheel Clubs Darwin Combined $300
s Appeal for East Timor $300
$16,680
The Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet are reported separately in this report
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My second year as Treasurer, has been as interesting experience as the first. My major goal for this year have been to codify a budget process. This project has had
in this report you should note that the financial year is not
Current Assets are approx $6,000 in the current account and $12,000 in the investment account. We are down approximately $4,000 in the current operating account on the same position last year as fundraising has not been as strong. Our turnover for this year to date is just over $53,000, down $5.000 on same time last year, of which we have donated just over $20000. Broad details of income &
I believe that the Club’s finances are on a sound footing going forward to a new
I would like to acknowledge the support that I have received throughout from the s who collect and raise money at our meetings.
Net sum raised
Collections from Polio Tins $5,100 Tropical Garden Spectacular $4,000
$4,500
$3,500 $1,300
School Sport raffle ticket sales $990
$19,300
The Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet are reported separately in this report on pages
Club Administration Report
Director: Joy Passmore
Secretary – Diana Leeder, Frank Stewart
Bulletin Editor & Club Histor
Deputy Bulletin Editor – Ian Berry
Treasurer – Ian Berry
Sergeant at Arms – Jeff Borella
Club Protection Officer – Marilynne Marshall
Attendance Officers – Malika OKeil, and
Public Relations – Quentin Kilian
Audio Visual Coordinator –
Web Manager – Chris Mackay
Public Officer – Ian Berry
Fund Raising Manager – Roger Pocock
I would like to thank all the members of the Club Administration Committee for their contribution n over the past twelve months. I came to the job quite inexperienced and have learned a lot about Rotary. I would like to thank Frank Stewart for his patience as Bulletin Editor pursuing me for the program. I now hand the role over Borella who is also President Elect for 2011 The role of Secretary in a Rotary Club is a very busy one, and I would like to thank Diana Leeder for taking on the job until her work load was too heavThank you to Frank for taking it over for the rest of this Rotary year as well as his very professional production of our weekly bulletin which is now in colour. We are very proud of our Bulletin and were happy to give samples to other CAssembly in March. Equally as important to the Club is our Treasurer. Ian Berry has taken on the responsibility again and will also continue for 2010/2011. The role to Treasurer is a complex one as money has to be collected though fees and Club has to pay fees to our District and Rotary International. We are fortunate that we can always rely on Warren Leeder and Martyn Wilkinson to assist our guest speakers with audio visual help and Warren always has his camera ready to take photos when required. Jeff Borella performed his role as Sergeant with style extracting many dollars from our purses and wallets every week. Thanks also to Roger Pocock and Ian Berry who stood in for Jeff when he was not available. Our first point of contact at our meetings is our Attendance Officers Malika Okeil and
Club Administration Report
, Frank Stewart
Bulletin Editor & Club Historian- Frank Stewart
Ian Berry
Jeff Borella
Marilynne Marshall
Malika OKeil, and Geraldeen Deutrom
Quentin Kilian
Warren Leeder and Martyn Wilkinson
Chris Mackay
Roger Pocock
he members of the Club Administration Committee for their contribution n over the past twelve months. I came to the job quite inexperienced and have learned a lot about Rotary. I would like to thank Frank Stewart for his patience
g me for the program. I now hand the role over who is also President Elect for 2011-2.
The role of Secretary in a Rotary Club is a very busy one, and I would like to thank Diana Leeder for taking on the job until her work load was too heavThank you to Frank for taking it over for the rest of this Rotary year as well as his very professional production of our weekly bulletin which is now in colour. We are very proud of our Bulletin and were happy to give samples to other C
Equally as important to the Club is our Treasurer. Ian Berry has taken on the responsibility again and will also continue for 2010/2011. The role to Treasurer is a complex one as money has to be collected though fees and fund raising and each Club has to pay fees to our District and Rotary International.
We are fortunate that we can always rely on Warren Leeder and Martyn Wilkinson to assist our guest speakers with audio visual help and Warren always has his camera
to take photos when required.
Jeff Borella performed his role as Sergeant with style extracting many dollars from our purses and wallets every week. Thanks also to Roger Pocock and Ian Berry who stood in for Jeff when he was not available.
nt of contact at our meetings is our Attendance Officers Malika Okeil and
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he members of the Club Administration Committee for their contribution n over the past twelve months. I came to the job quite inexperienced and have learned a lot about Rotary. I would like to thank Frank Stewart for his patience
g me for the program. I now hand the role over to Di
The role of Secretary in a Rotary Club is a very busy one, and I would like to thank Diana Leeder for taking on the job until her work load was too heavy to continue. Thank you to Frank for taking it over for the rest of this Rotary year as well as his very professional production of our weekly bulletin which is now in colour. We are very proud of our Bulletin and were happy to give samples to other Clubs at our
Equally as important to the Club is our Treasurer. Ian Berry has taken on the responsibility again and will also continue for 2010/2011. The role to Treasurer is a
fund raising and each
We are fortunate that we can always rely on Warren Leeder and Martyn Wilkinson to assist our guest speakers with audio visual help and Warren always has his camera
Jeff Borella performed his role as Sergeant with style extracting many dollars from our purses and wallets every week. Thanks also to Roger Pocock and Ian Berry who
nt of contact at our meetings is our Attendance Officers Malika Okeil and
Geraldeen Deutrom with back up of Arullen Naidoo welcomes early in the morning. This role is more than just collecting money for breakfast and counting fines, statistics are kept and sent to District. During the year we heard “Me talks” from new members Jen Pocock, Natasha Angelo, Leanne Hardinge, Shirley Alhis GSE experience. We inducted two AssociateScott. Several Me Talks still need to be scheduled as well the members have indicated they would like to hear from Rotarians who did their ago. There seems an endless supply of interesting people whoopportunity to speak at our meetings. Throughout the year we have heard from a variety of guest speakers from organizations such as Guide Dogs and Fred Hollows and individuals Peter and Barbara Guppy who are cycling around Australia jusvery inspired by Dr Peter Shepherd from Batchelor Institute and the good work he is doing with indigenous prisoners at Berrimah Prison and who could forget Sean Kildare from Inpex who needed a whole morning to do justice to his The Great Balloon Debate a highlight on the Club calendar took place on Friday 16 October, which is Rotary Vocational Month. James, Ainslie and Quentin enthusiastically debated the merits of their jobs. That day was also the funeral of one of our well-loved members Graham Wright who had been battling cancer with great courage, dignity and humour. Our overseas relations have expanded this year with the hosting of YEP student Siri from Germany and the GSE team members from South Carolina. I also Rotoracter from Dili who came to Darwin for EPS. I would also like to thank Sandy Oldroyd who is completing her three year term as Group 1 Assistant District Governor. It should be noted that our Club has a very high profile in District representation.
Joy Passmore
2009-2010 Director Club Administration
with back up of Arullen Naidoo who greeted us with smiles and welcomes early in the morning. This role is more than just collecting money for
g fines, statistics are kept and sent to District.
During the year we heard “Me talks” from new members Jen Pocock, Natasha Angelo, Leanne Hardinge, Shirley Alison and Arullan Naidoo. Arullan spoke also on
e inducted two Associate members Maxine Flanagan and Liz Scott. Several Me Talks still need to be scheduled as well the members have indicated they would like to hear from Rotarians who did their ”Meago. There seems an endless supply of interesting people whoopportunity to speak at our meetings.
Throughout the year we have heard from a variety of guest speakers from organizations such as Guide Dogs and Fred Hollows and individuals Peter and Barbara Guppy who are cycling around Australia just because they can. We were very inspired by Dr Peter Shepherd from Batchelor Institute and the good work he is doing with indigenous prisoners at Berrimah Prison and who could forget Sean Kildare from Inpex who needed a whole morning to do justice to his
The Great Balloon Debate a highlight on the Club calendar took place on Friday 16 October, which is Rotary Vocational Month. James, Ainslie and Quentin enthusiastically debated the merits of their jobs. That day was also the funeral of
loved members Graham Wright who had been battling cancer with great courage, dignity and humour.
Our overseas relations have expanded this year with the hosting of YEP student Siri from Germany and the GSE team members from South Carolina. I also Rotoracter from Dili who came to Darwin for EPS.
I would also like to thank Sandy Oldroyd who is completing her three year term as Group 1 Assistant District Governor. It should be noted that our Club has a very high
tation.
2010 Director Club Administration
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who greeted us with smiles and welcomes early in the morning. This role is more than just collecting money for
g fines, statistics are kept and sent to District.
During the year we heard “Me talks” from new members Jen Pocock, Natasha son and Arullan Naidoo. Arullan spoke also on
members Maxine Flanagan and Liz Scott. Several Me Talks still need to be scheduled as well the members have
e” talks some time ago. There seems an endless supply of interesting people who would like the
Throughout the year we have heard from a variety of guest speakers from organizations such as Guide Dogs and Fred Hollows and individuals Peter and
t because they can. We were very inspired by Dr Peter Shepherd from Batchelor Institute and the good work he is doing with indigenous prisoners at Berrimah Prison and who could forget Sean
talk.
The Great Balloon Debate a highlight on the Club calendar took place on Friday 16 October, which is Rotary Vocational Month. James, Ainslie and Quentin enthusiastically debated the merits of their jobs. That day was also the funeral of
loved members Graham Wright who had been battling cancer with
Our overseas relations have expanded this year with the hosting of YEP student Siri from Germany and the GSE team members from South Carolina. I also hosted a
I would also like to thank Sandy Oldroyd who is completing her three year term as Group 1 Assistant District Governor. It should be noted that our Club has a very high
Club Protection Report
Volunteers Participating in Youth Programs As the club participated in the Rotary Youth Exchange Program and other youth programs (ie ROMAC) in the past year, a numbNorthern Territory Government ‘Criminal History Checks’provided below.
Note: I only have copies of the Criminal History Checks for the 12 volunteers on this list. If your name is not on this list, could you please provide a copy of your Criminal History Check.
Members attending our Rotary Meeting on Friday 14 May 2010 were also briefed on Rotary International’s additional requirementsRotary Youth Exchange Program. In summary these requirements include: • club delegates: interviewing volunteers; visiting host parents in their homes;
contacting referees provided by volunteers (minimum of 3 referees required but up to 6 may be required); answering questions (see list on next page); and completing and signing required forms, checklists and declarations.
• volunteers completing a ‘Volunteer Information and Declaration’ form. These additional RI requirements invoked some lively discussion continue into the new Rotary year and will no doubt ensure that any makes regarding our participation in youth activities are Risk Management At Events District 9550 risk management guidance focusand safety’ risk associated with events that clubs might organise or participate in. This guidance has been distilled into one simple checklist which should be completed for ALL events. The key aims of this checklist are to ensure that insurable risks are reduced or eliminated
Club Protection Report
Volunteers Participating in Youth Programs
As the club participated in the Rotary Youth Exchange Program and other youth programs (ie ROMAC) in the past year, a number of volunteers obtained the necessary Northern Territory Government ‘Criminal History Checks’. A register of our volunteers is
Note: I only have copies of the Criminal History Checks for the 12 volunteers on this list.s not on this list, could you please provide a copy of your Criminal History Check.
Members attending our Rotary Meeting on Friday 14 May 2010 were also briefed on Rotary International’s additional requirements for volunteers wishing to participate in thRotary Youth Exchange Program. In summary these requirements include:
: interviewing volunteers; visiting host parents in their homes; contacting referees provided by volunteers (minimum of 3 referees required but up to
; answering questions (see list on next page); and completing and signing required forms, checklists and declarations.
completing a ‘Volunteer Information and Declaration’ form.
These additional RI requirements invoked some lively discussion which will most likely continue into the new Rotary year and will no doubt ensure that any makes regarding our participation in youth activities are more informed.
Risk Management At Events
District 9550 risk management guidance focuses on ‘insurable’ or ‘occupational health risk associated with events that clubs might organise or participate in. This
guidance has been distilled into one simple checklist which should be completed for ALL
list are to ensure that insurable risks are reduced or eliminated
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As the club participated in the Rotary Youth Exchange Program and other youth er of volunteers obtained the necessary
. A register of our volunteers is
Note: I only have copies of the Criminal History Checks for the 12 volunteers on this list.
s not on this list, could you please provide a copy of your Criminal History Check.
Members attending our Rotary Meeting on Friday 14 May 2010 were also briefed on for volunteers wishing to participate in the
Rotary Youth Exchange Program. In summary these requirements include:
: interviewing volunteers; visiting host parents in their homes; contacting referees provided by volunteers (minimum of 3 referees required but up to
; answering questions (see list on next page); and completing and
completing a ‘Volunteer Information and Declaration’ form.
which will most likely continue into the new Rotary year and will no doubt ensure that any decisions the club
.
‘occupational health risk associated with events that clubs might organise or participate in. This
guidance has been distilled into one simple checklist which should be completed for ALL
list are to ensure that insurable risks are reduced or eliminated
and that the health and safety of our members and other volunteers is protected. It is therefore essential that the participation ensures that they management checklist and (2) advises the board that the checklist has been completed. Insurance District 9550 risk management guidance also includes insurance questions / forms. This information has been distilled in to one insurance register for all events that the club organises or participates in. The Board will ensure that (1) this register is maintained and updated as required and (2) a copy of the register and any up dates is forthe District Insurance Officer. The information contained in this register will allow District insurers to better asses the risk associated with club events and to make arrangements for appropriate insurance coverage. The register may also be hincludes evidence of our risk management efforts at events (ie risk management checklists have been completed).
Marilynne Marshall
Club Protection Officer
Rotary International Questions About Youth Vol
1. Do they have a warm and friendly nature?
Attitude to the role
2. Are they enthusiastic about taking on this role?
3. Are they keen to learn about the responsibilities of this role?
4. Do they appear to have thought seriously about the responsib
5. Do they appear to be taking on this role for the right reasons?
Working with people
6. Do they have the ability to mix with and handle people?
7. Do they have a rapport with young people?
8. Could they ensure that a student obeys the
9. Would they be helpful and understanding to a student facing many cultural differences?
10. Have they performed well in stressful situations?
Home & Family
11. Have one/or more delegates visited them in the
12. Do they treat their own family well?
Reservations *Particularly with respect to young people or the opposite sex
13. Are there any reservations with respect to this volunteer? (ie attitude / approach)
14. Have there been any incidents that cau
15. Have their services terminated for unacceptable behaviour?
Overall Recommendation
16. Can they be enthusiastically recommended as a conscientious volunteer?
and that the health and safety of our members and other volunteers is protected. It is therefore essential that the Rotarian (in our club) responsible for organising our
that they (or someone on their committee): (1) completes the risk management checklist and (2) advises the board that the checklist has been completed.
District 9550 risk management guidance also includes insurance questions / forms. This nformation has been distilled in to one insurance register for all events that the club organises or participates in. The Board will ensure that (1) this register is maintained and updated as required and (2) a copy of the register and any up dates is forthe District Insurance Officer.
The information contained in this register will allow District insurers to better asses the risk associated with club events and to make arrangements for appropriate insurance coverage. The register may also be helpful in reducing District insurance premiums as it includes evidence of our risk management efforts at events (ie risk management checklists have been completed).
Rotary International Questions About Youth Volunteers
Do they have a warm and friendly nature?
Are they enthusiastic about taking on this role?
Are they keen to learn about the responsibilities of this role?
Do they appear to have thought seriously about the responsibilities of this role?
Do they appear to be taking on this role for the right reasons?
Do they have the ability to mix with and handle people?
Do they have a rapport with young people?
Could they ensure that a student obeys the rules/requirements?(in a non-confrontational way)
Would they be helpful and understanding to a student facing many cultural differences?
Have they performed well in stressful situations?
Have one/or more delegates visited them in their own home?
Do they treat their own family well?
*Particularly with respect to young people or the opposite sex
Are there any reservations with respect to this volunteer? (ie attitude / approach)
Have there been any incidents that caused problems?
Have their services terminated for unacceptable behaviour?
Can they be enthusiastically recommended as a conscientious volunteer?
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and that the health and safety of our members and other volunteers is protected. It is responsible for organising our
: (1) completes the risk management checklist and (2) advises the board that the checklist has been completed.
District 9550 risk management guidance also includes insurance questions / forms. This nformation has been distilled in to one insurance register for all events that the club organises or participates in. The Board will ensure that (1) this register is maintained and updated as required and (2) a copy of the register and any up dates is forwarded to
The information contained in this register will allow District insurers to better asses the risk associated with club events and to make arrangements for appropriate insurance
elpful in reducing District insurance premiums as it includes evidence of our risk management efforts at events (ie risk management
Y/N
confrontational way)
Beer Tasting Event
The 2009 Beer Appreciation Dinner was again held at theClub and saw an increase in attendance from 180 to 270 thanks to the great efforts of those members who chose to actively support and promote the event. This event raised the grand total of $4,500 for the general revenue of our club Lion Nathan again provided our main sponsorship for the event providing the beers for tasting, our host brewer and working closely with the management of the Sailing Club to ensure the menu was aligned to the to the different beers. Five different beers were tasted and these were married to a sumptuous five course meal which was designed to highlight the individual characteristics of the beers. As with so many of the events run in the Territory ticket sales where mainly in the last few days and as per usual yourto the wire. But as the old showbiz adage goes, “it was alright on the night”.special thanks must go to Roger Pocock for his amazing energy in leading the drive to stage the 2009 BAD and his tire Quentin Kilian was our Master of Ceremonies for the night and along with the enthusiastic efforts of the members we raised a considerable amount for the club from table raffle. We must make a special thanks to all the Members whprior to and on the night in a range of roles.selling tickets to everyone who assisted with meeting guests on arrival, selling tickets, assisting with seating and those who dashed about arranging for the our guests. It is this type of team effort that makes these events worked and it is the type of effort we applaud. In addition to the physical efforts of the team we say a collective thank you to everyone who arranged or donated prizes to the rawe would not have raised the additional funds that were so welcome to our coffers. The 2010 event has been arranged and will go ahead on Saturday 11 September.Plans are well underway for a ‘Round the World’ event, agaNathan. The Committee is putting into place plans to make this an even bigger event with a target audience of 300 (plus).world with matching meals.entertainment on the night – The Committee will need assistance with tasks as the planning progresses so be prepared to put your hand up.asset in the past events and it will be highly appreciated again this year.will be asked to put your thinking cap on and come up with raffle prizes or ideas of people we can approach for support. Roger Pocock and Quentin KilianEvent Organisers
The 2009 Beer Appreciation Dinner was again held at the Darwin Sailing Club and saw an increase in attendance from 180 to 270 thanks to the great efforts of those members who chose to actively support and promote the event. This event raised the grand total of $4,500 for the general
athan again provided our main sponsorship for the event providing the beers for tasting, our host brewer and working closely with the management of the Sailing Club to ensure the menu was aligned to the to the different beers. Five different
ted and these were married to a sumptuous five course meal which was designed to highlight the individual characteristics of the beers.
As with so many of the events run in the Territory ticket sales where mainly in the last few days and as per usual your organising committee was on tenterhooks right down to the wire. But as the old showbiz adage goes, “it was alright on the night”.special thanks must go to Roger Pocock for his amazing energy in leading the drive to stage the 2009 BAD and his tireless efforts on the night.
Quentin Kilian was our Master of Ceremonies for the night and along with the enthusiastic efforts of the members we raised a considerable amount for the club from table raffle. We must make a special thanks to all the Members whprior to and on the night in a range of roles. This ranged from a real team effort in selling tickets to everyone who assisted with meeting guests on arrival, selling tickets, assisting with seating and those who dashed about arranging for the
It is this type of team effort that makes these events worked and it is the
In addition to the physical efforts of the team we say a collective thank you to everyone who arranged or donated prizes to the raffle. Again without your support we would not have raised the additional funds that were so welcome to our coffers.
The 2010 event has been arranged and will go ahead on Saturday 11 September.Plans are well underway for a ‘Round the World’ event, again sponsored by Lion
The Committee is putting into place plans to make this an even bigger event with a target audience of 300 (plus). We plan to have different beers from around the world with matching meals. We are also negotiating with a leading band to provide
– details to come soon.
The Committee will need assistance with tasks as the planning progresses so be prepared to put your hand up. Your assistance and input has been the most valuable
nts and it will be highly appreciated again this year.will be asked to put your thinking cap on and come up with raffle prizes or ideas of people we can approach for support.
Roger Pocock and Quentin Kilian
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Darwin Sailing Club and saw an increase in attendance from 180 to 270 thanks to the great efforts of those members who chose to actively support and promote the event. This event raised the grand total of $4,500 for the general
athan again provided our main sponsorship for the event providing the beers for tasting, our host brewer and working closely with the management of the Sailing Club to ensure the menu was aligned to the to the different beers. Five different
ted and these were married to a sumptuous five course meal which
As with so many of the events run in the Territory ticket sales where mainly in the last organising committee was on tenterhooks right down
to the wire. But as the old showbiz adage goes, “it was alright on the night”. A very special thanks must go to Roger Pocock for his amazing energy in leading the drive
Quentin Kilian was our Master of Ceremonies for the night and along with the enthusiastic efforts of the members we raised a considerable amount for the club from table raffle. We must make a special thanks to all the Members who assisted
This ranged from a real team effort in selling tickets to everyone who assisted with meeting guests on arrival, selling tickets, assisting with seating and those who dashed about arranging for the needs of
It is this type of team effort that makes these events worked and it is the
In addition to the physical efforts of the team we say a collective thank you to Again without your support
we would not have raised the additional funds that were so welcome to our coffers.
The 2010 event has been arranged and will go ahead on Saturday 11 September. in sponsored by Lion
The Committee is putting into place plans to make this an even bigger event We plan to have different beers from around the
ing band to provide
The Committee will need assistance with tasks as the planning progresses so be Your assistance and input has been the most valuable
nts and it will be highly appreciated again this year. Soon you will be asked to put your thinking cap on and come up with raffle prizes or ideas of
Service Projects
Director: Martyn Wilkinson
Community: Martyn Wilkinson, Jan Conti and
Youth: James Smith
Vocational: Sandy Oldroyd
International: Arullan Naidoo &
Youth Exchange Warren Leeder
GOALS AC
One of the difficulties of the Club Leadership Plan adopted some 4 years ago now by
the District is that all the service opportunities for the club have combined under the 1
heading of Service Projects. This has thinned out th
these areas and as a result some areas of service have received more attention than
others. The following is some of the highlights
SERVICE PROJECTS
COMMITTEE MEETINGS :
I started the year as Deputy and was quickly promoted
one meeting through the year and as I am continuing on as Director , I hope to
double this effort in the coming year.
Community Services
• Joan Ridley Gardens –
men and women - pruning
Ridley Gardens outside Cowdy Ward at
Royal Darwin Hospital.(Just before the
Dry season
again the mulch was kindly donated by Shoal Bay Mulch. We
have also assisted with the provision of the NT News
Australian. A guest speaker from the Mental Health Unit
to the Club Breakfast re
projects.
Martyn Wilkinson
Martyn Wilkinson, Jan Conti and Ken Hatfield
James Smith, Jen Pocock, Purdey Eades
Sandy Oldroyd
Arullan Naidoo & John Livesley
Warren Leeder
OALS ACHIEVED UNDER SERVICE PROJECTS
One of the difficulties of the Club Leadership Plan adopted some 4 years ago now by
the District is that all the service opportunities for the club have combined under the 1
heading of Service Projects. This has thinned out the concentration of members of
these areas and as a result some areas of service have received more attention than
others. The following is some of the highlights
I started the year as Deputy and was quickly promoted to Director , we only managed
meeting through the year and as I am continuing on as Director , I hope to
double this effort in the coming year.
We attended with our merry band of
pruning, weeding and mulching the Joan
Ridley Gardens outside Cowdy Ward at
Royal Darwin Hospital.(Just before the
Dry season – or so we thought) Once
again the mulch was kindly donated by Shoal Bay Mulch. We
have also assisted with the provision of the NT News and
A guest speaker from the Mental Health Unit
to the Club Breakfast re-inforced the merit of both
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One of the difficulties of the Club Leadership Plan adopted some 4 years ago now by
the District is that all the service opportunities for the club have combined under the 1
e concentration of members of
these areas and as a result some areas of service have received more attention than
to Director , we only managed
meeting through the year and as I am continuing on as Director , I hope to
again the mulch was kindly donated by Shoal Bay Mulch. We
• Supported the Australia Rotary Health Research Fund (ARHRF) at $50 per
members.
• The Club supported a wide range of community orga
is provided by the Treasurer elsewhere.
• We did have a visit from the Larrakia Nation’s representative Josette O’Donnell to
receive a cheque to go towards the “Heal Program
Swags which are proving v
so given our current cold
• Clean Up Australia –
participate in the largest community event to clean up and
conserve our environment
coordinating once again.
• With the Haiti Earthquake hitting the headlines, Shelterboxes were being sent
thick and fast. Not only did the Club donate 1, but Wendy our
president took it upon herself to organize an additional box
($1200). There were some techn
representatives of Shelter Box UK, however I believe these
have now been resolved satisfactorily and we have the details of the shelterbox
so we can track where it went.
• Tropical Garden
be acutely aware of
back after a break of
hours and still
easier, however it’s a
comes together and
appreciated by all the communi
roster and to club members for filling all the spots
Supported the Australia Rotary Health Research Fund (ARHRF) at $50 per
The Club supported a wide range of community organizations and a detailed list
is provided by the Treasurer elsewhere.
We did have a visit from the Larrakia Nation’s representative Josette O’Donnell to
to go towards the “Heal Program”. In particular the Street
Swags which are proving very popular with those who receive
so given our current cold snap!
a yearly event which many members
participate in the largest community event to clean up and
conserve our environment – Many thanks to Malika for co-
ordinating once again.
With the Haiti Earthquake hitting the headlines, Shelterboxes were being sent
thick and fast. Not only did the Club donate 1, but Wendy our
president took it upon herself to organize an additional box
($1200). There were some technical issues with the Australian
representatives of Shelter Box UK, however I believe these
have now been resolved satisfactorily and we have the details of the shelterbox
so we can track where it went.
Spectacular
this recent event, which is
nearly 2 years. With longer
surveying,
great Club effort when it all
the rewards are
appreciated by all the community. Thanks to Frank for again maintaining the
roster and to club members for filling all the spots
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Supported the Australia Rotary Health Research Fund (ARHRF) at $50 per
nizations and a detailed list
We did have a visit from the Larrakia Nation’s representative Josette O’Donnell to
particular the Street
ery popular with those who receive them. Even more
a yearly event which many members
participate in the largest community event to clean up and
With the Haiti Earthquake hitting the headlines, Shelterboxes were being sent
thick and fast. Not only did the Club donate 1, but Wendy our
president took it upon herself to organize an additional box
ical issues with the Australian
representatives of Shelter Box UK, however I believe these
have now been resolved satisfactorily and we have the details of the shelterbox
Spectacular - You will also
this recent event, which is
nearly 2 years. With longer
the task isn’t any
great Club effort when it all
the rewards are
ty. Thanks to Frank for again maintaining the
Vocational Service:
• You might have thought that the Great Balloon
debate would have been retired by
keeps keeping on . Ainslie,
were in the Balloon – Can anyone remember who
got tossed ?
• If anyone has an interesting workplace or knows
of a good vocational visit, we would like to hear from
• I would like to make mention of Sandy
member. Her contribution to the District team will come to an end at Changeover
and I, for one , am aware of the huge commitment that the position of Assistant
Governor for our region of 11 Clubs involves. Congratulations to Sandy on a job
well done.
International Service:
• Another of our committee,
job helping with the ROMAC program in a very practical way out of Darwin. Those
who were at the meeting when Jan related her experiences with the Timor tiny
tots and their mums were in awe of her ( And Marg’s) effort to
the Darwin Airport. Well done Jan
• During the year we had a visit from Jeff Crofts explaining the water project
planned for East Timor. This water reticulation project h
around $80,000 which is too big for any one club. Some of our members
expressed interest in assisting as
and the project can commence.
Youth Service:
• The combined clubs of Darwin se
this year to the Youth Science
2 to Canberra. Thanks once again to Prath Prathapan
from Nightcliff Rotary for co
to chase up all the participants on their
sure you will all agree,
speak of their experiences and made us a little proud
You might have thought that the Great Balloon
debate would have been retired by now, but it
Ainslie, Quentin and James
Can anyone remember who
If anyone has an interesting workplace or knows
of a good vocational visit, we would like to hear from you.
I would like to make mention of Sandy Oldroyd, who is the lone vocational
Her contribution to the District team will come to an end at Changeover
for one , am aware of the huge commitment that the position of Assistant
Governor for our region of 11 Clubs involves. Congratulations to Sandy on a job
committee, Jan Conti , was also extremely busy doing a fantastic
job helping with the ROMAC program in a very practical way out of Darwin. Those
who were at the meeting when Jan related her experiences with the Timor tiny
and their mums were in awe of her ( And Marg’s) effort to transship
the Darwin Airport. Well done Jan and Marg.
During the year we had a visit from Jeff Crofts explaining the water project
planned for East Timor. This water reticulation project has quite a large budget of
around $80,000 which is too big for any one club. Some of our members
expressed interest in assisting as volunteers, once the monies have been raised
and the project can commence.
The combined clubs of Darwin sent 4 students out
this year to the Youth Science Forum, 2 to Perth and
once again to Prath Prathapan
from Nightcliff Rotary for co-ordination. We managed
to chase up all the participants on their return, and I’m
e, it was great to hear them
speak of their experiences and made us a little proud
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who is the lone vocational
Her contribution to the District team will come to an end at Changeover
for one , am aware of the huge commitment that the position of Assistant
Governor for our region of 11 Clubs involves. Congratulations to Sandy on a job
Jan Conti , was also extremely busy doing a fantastic
job helping with the ROMAC program in a very practical way out of Darwin. Those
who were at the meeting when Jan related her experiences with the Timor tiny
transship them via
During the year we had a visit from Jeff Crofts explaining the water project
as quite a large budget of
around $80,000 which is too big for any one club. Some of our members
once the monies have been raised
of how Rotary has had an influence in these science students.
This Rotary year members of the Service Projects Committee again participated in
three events which have becom
(1) The Paramedic of the Year Award
now in its 10th year, my thanks to Rotary members
Sandy Oldroyd, Malika Okeil and Debbie Downs (St
John) for their ongoing dedication and work in
making this event happen.
(2)
Now in its
well supported annual event. Thanks to Wendy Mackay, Di
Borrella and Malika Okeil.
(3) Youth Exchange Program
Warren Leeder for their assistance with
Exchange program.
Details of these activities are given elsewhere in this Annual Report.
My thanks to all members of the Service Projects Committee for your assistance
during the year.
Martyn Wilkinson
2009-10 Services Projects Director
of how Rotary has had an influence in these science students.
This Rotary year members of the Service Projects Committee again participated in
three events which have become an annual occurrence.
The Paramedic of the Year Award – This event is
now in its 10th year, my thanks to Rotary members
Sandy Oldroyd, Malika Okeil and Debbie Downs (St
John) for their ongoing dedication and work in
making this event happen.
(2) The Aboriginal Health Worker Excellence Awards
Now in its 4th year, this event is now well established and
well supported annual event. Thanks to Wendy Mackay, Di
Borrella and Malika Okeil.
Youth Exchange Program – thanks to Diana and
their assistance with the Youth
Details of these activities are given elsewhere in this Annual Report.
My thanks to all members of the Service Projects Committee for your assistance
s Projects Director
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This Rotary year members of the Service Projects Committee again participated in
boriginal Health Worker Excellence Awards –
, this event is now well established and
well supported annual event. Thanks to Wendy Mackay, Di
Details of these activities are given elsewhere in this Annual Report.
My thanks to all members of the Service Projects Committee for your assistance
2009 Aboriginal Health Worker Awards
On 21 November 2009, The Honourable Kon Vatskalis Member of the LegislatAssembly hosted the Aboriginal Health Workers Excellence Awards at Parliament House. The awards are an excellent opportAboriginal Health Workers in promoting workplace excellence and the delivery of health services throughout the Territory. The categories of awards includeurban, specialised and the new practitioner.“Legend” award. Each category winner and highly commended receives a study bursary. The night recognised the contributions of outstanding individuals in improving health outcomes for Territorians and highlighted the wordoing in the community. The ceremony was a huge success and the Department of Health and Families was proud to congratulate the nominees, finalists and winners. This year's 'Legend' award was presented toTerrence Guyula. Terence or Terry as he is usually known commenced his Aboriginal Health Worker training in 1987 at Oenpelli. During the past 22 years, he has worked in several communities in the East and West Arnhem regions. In the mid 90’s, Terry set up one of the firstCentres in a remote community of Gapuwiyak. This model of health service has proven to be a winner. As a result of Terry’s work, the number of men presenting for health problems in the Gapuwiyak community tripled. This really improvmen. Terry has earned the reputation both as an Aboriginal Health Worker role model, and a community leader through his impeccable attendance and punctuality and absolute attention to his patients. Terence is strongly devwith interests in palliative care, coronary care, chronic diseases and burns. Terry is currently employed as a senior Aboriginal Health Worker at the Yirrkala Health Centre. It is through his gentle and polite manner, thatservice to his community and his profession. The awards are sponsored by the Rotary Club of Darwin Sunrise, with support from the Department of Health and Families, Commonwealth Department of Health and Aging, and the Liquor Hospitality Miscellaneous Union. The winner's names for each category along with pictures from the award ceremony have been posted on http://www.rotarnet.com.au/users/9/95547/awards20(Darwin Sunrise) and http://www.nt.gov.au/health/ahwFamilles) websites.
Aboriginal Health Worker Awards
The Honourable Kon Vatskalis Member of the LegislatAssembly hosted the Aboriginal Health Workers Excellence Awards at Parliament
The awards are an excellent opportunity to celebrate the unique and vital role of Aboriginal Health Workers in promoting workplace excellence and the delivery of health services throughout the Territory. The categories of awards include
the new practitioner. An overall winner is awarded the “Legend” award. Each category winner and highly commended receives a study
The night recognised the contributions of outstanding individuals in improving health outcomes for Territorians and highlighted the work Aboriginal Health workers are doing in the community. The ceremony was a huge success and the Department of Health and Families was proud to congratulate the nominees, finalists and winners.
This year's 'Legend' award was presented to ce or Terry as he is usually
commenced his Aboriginal Health Worker training in 1987 at Oenpelli. During the past 22 years, he has worked in several communities in the East and West Arnhem regions. In the mid 90’s, Terry set up one of the first separate Men’s Health Centres in a remote community of Gapuwiyak. This model of health service has proven to be a winner. As a result of Terry’s work, the number of men presenting for health problems in the Gapuwiyak community tripled. This really improved the access to health care for
Terry has earned the reputation both as an Aboriginal Health Worker role model, and a community leader through his impeccable attendance and punctuality and absolute attention to his patients. Terence is strongly devoted to professional development, with interests in palliative care, coronary care, chronic diseases and burns. Terry is currently employed as a senior Aboriginal Health Worker at the Yirrkala Health Centre. It is through his gentle and polite manner, that Terry provides an exemplary service to his community and his profession.
The awards are sponsored by the Rotary Club of Darwin Sunrise, with support from the Department of Health and Families, Commonwealth Department of Health and
ospitality Miscellaneous Union.
The winner's names for each category along with pictures from the award ceremony http://www.rotarnet.com.au/users/9/95547/awards20
http://www.nt.gov.au/health/ahw (Department of Health and
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The Honourable Kon Vatskalis Member of the Legislative Assembly hosted the Aboriginal Health Workers Excellence Awards at Parliament
unity to celebrate the unique and vital role of Aboriginal Health Workers in promoting workplace excellence and the delivery of health services throughout the Territory. The categories of awards include remote,
An overall winner is awarded the “Legend” award. Each category winner and highly commended receives a study
The night recognised the contributions of outstanding individuals in improving health k Aboriginal Health workers are
doing in the community. The ceremony was a huge success and the Department of Health and Families was proud to congratulate the nominees, finalists and winners.
As a result of Terry’s work, the number of men presenting for health problems in the ed the access to health care for
Terry has earned the reputation both as an Aboriginal Health Worker role model, and a community leader through his impeccable attendance and punctuality and absolute
oted to professional development, with interests in palliative care, coronary care, chronic diseases and burns. Terry is currently employed as a senior Aboriginal Health Worker at the Yirrkala Health
Terry provides an exemplary
The awards are sponsored by the Rotary Club of Darwin Sunrise, with support from the Department of Health and Families, Commonwealth Department of Health and
The winner's names for each category along with pictures from the award ceremony http://www.rotarnet.com.au/users/9/95547/awards2009.html
Department of Health and
AWARD CATEGORIES Legend - overall winner honoured with the 2008 Aboriginal Health Worker Excellence Award. Remote - Awarded to an AHW who is living and practicing in a remote community; Urban - Awarded to an AHW who is working in or from an urban location; Specialised - Awarded to an AHW who is practicing in a specialised area in either remote or urban location; and New Practitioner - awarded to AHWs who have shown outstanding achievements while in their beginning years after qualifying as an AHW.
Terrence Guyula
Remote: Urban: Ronald Ogilvie
Specialised: Beverly Derschow
Remote: Graham BeasleyUrban: Nathan AucoteSpecialised: Dorothy Butler
Cassandra Daniels
The Aboriginal Health Workers Steer
Back (Wendy Mackay, Peter Pangquee, Di Borella)
Front( Malika Okeil, Peter Netherway, Arullan Naidoo)
Congratulations and well done (again) to all committee members, this event won the District Vocational Services troph
overall winner honoured with the 2008 Aboriginal Health Worker
Awarded to an AHW who is living and practicing in a remote community; Awarded to an AHW who is working in or from an urban location;
Awarded to an AHW who is practicing in a specialised area in either urban location; and
awarded to AHWs who have shown outstanding achievements while in their beginning years after qualifying as an AHW.
Legend Winner Terrence Guyula - Yirrkala Health Centre
Award Recipients Terrence Guyula - Yirrkala Health Centre
Ronald Ogilvie, Wurli Wurlinjang Health Service, KatherineBeverly Derschow, Palliative Care Unit, Royal Darwin Hospital
Highly Commended Graham Beasley, Ali Curung Health Centre, Barkly region
Nathan Aucote, Central Australia Remote Health, Alice SpringsDorothy Butler, Wurli Wurlinjang Health Service, Katherine
New Practitioner Cassandra Daniels, Yirrkala Health Centre, East Arnhem
The Aboriginal Health Workers Steering Committee
Wendy Mackay, Peter Pangquee, Di Borella)
Front( Malika Okeil, Peter Netherway, Arullan Naidoo)
Absent( Chris Mackay)
Congratulations and well done (again) to all committee members, this event won the District Vocational Services trophy
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overall winner honoured with the 2008 Aboriginal Health Worker
Awarded to an AHW who is living and practicing in a remote community; Awarded to an AHW who is working in or from an urban location;
Awarded to an AHW who is practicing in a specialised area in either
awarded to AHWs who have shown outstanding achievements
Yirrkala Health Centre Wurli Wurlinjang Health Service, Katherine
Palliative Care Unit, Royal Darwin Hospital
Ali Curung Health Centre, Barkly region Central Australia Remote Health, Alice Springs
Wurli Wurlinjang Health Service, Katherine
Yirrkala Health Centre, East Arnhem
\
Congratulations and well done (again) to all committee members, this event won the
2009 Paramedic of the Year Award
The Paramedic of the Year Awards was initiated by the Rotary Club of Darwin Sunrise to acknowledge the chosen vocation of paramedics through the dedication and service they provide in communities through The objective of this award is to recognise the dedicated Northern Territory paramedics who provide a vital role in the Northern Territory community and whose work in most cases goes unrecognized. This award goes some way to saying thank you for the amazing efforts they put in and a recognition from their peers for their devotion to duty which in some cases, is often difficult and dangerous. The Awards Committee is comprised of membership from both the Rotary Club of Darwin Sunrise and St John Ambulance (NT) who work in partnership to organise the yearly event.
Sue Gibson was named as the 2009 Paramedic of the Year in recognition of her dedication and professionalism,professionalism. Sue goes beyond the call of duty in regards to holistic care she provides to her patients and their families. She really cares about her patients. Sue can often be seen playing drawing games with children that have been in emotional distress, but with her use of distraction, she has them giggling and playing. Sue came to St John in 2006 as a student and qualified as a Paramedic in June this year, whilst finding the study challenging she has always strived to excel. Her professionalism, rapport, compassion towardher patients exemplifies the ethos of the paramedic. Sue dedicates some of her off duty
time to the community by helping the wheelchair bound attend concerts and events within the community. We gratefully acknowledge our sponsors for this year’s awardsGovernment, Liquor Hospitality Protection Professionals, Darwin Airport Resort, Territory Surgical Supplies, Country Classics, and Zip Print.
Malika Okeil and Sandy Oldroyd
Service Projects
Paramedic of the Year Award
The Paramedic of the Year Awards was initiated by the Rotary Club of Darwin Sunrise to acknowledge the chosen vocation of paramedics through the dedication and service they provide in communities through-out the Northern Territory.
The objective of this award is to recognise the dedicated Northern Territory paramedics who provide a vital role in the Northern Territory community and whose work in most cases goes unrecognized. This award goes some way to saying thank
for the amazing efforts they put in and a recognition from their peers for their devotion to duty which in some cases, is often difficult and dangerous.
The Awards Committee is comprised of membership from both the Rotary Club of hn Ambulance (NT) who work in partnership to organise the
named as the 2009 Paramedic of the Year in recognition of her dedication and professionalism, nominated in recognition of her dedication and
es beyond the call of duty in regards to holistic care she provides to her patients and their families. She really cares about her patients. Sue can often be seen playing drawing games with children that have been in emotional distress, but with her
f distraction, she has them giggling and playing. Sue came to St John in 2006 as a student and qualified as a Paramedic in June this year, whilst finding the study challenging she has always strived to excel. Her professionalism, rapport, compassion towards her patients exemplifies the ethos of the paramedic. Sue dedicates some of her off duty
time to the community by helping the wheelchair bound attend concerts and events within the
We gratefully acknowledge our sponsors for this year’s awards: Northern Territory Liquor Hospitality & Miscellaneous Union, JR-Telecommunications
, Darwin Airport Resort, Territory Surgical Supplies, Country
Sandy Oldroyd
Sue Gibson2009 PARAMEDIC of the YEAR
presented by Minister
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The Paramedic of the Year Awards was initiated by the Rotary Club of Darwin Sunrise to acknowledge the chosen vocation of paramedics through the dedication
Territory.
The objective of this award is to recognise the dedicated Northern Territory paramedics who provide a vital role in the Northern Territory community and whose work in most cases goes unrecognized. This award goes some way to saying thank
for the amazing efforts they put in and a recognition from their peers for their devotion to duty which in some cases, is often difficult and dangerous.
The Awards Committee is comprised of membership from both the Rotary Club of hn Ambulance (NT) who work in partnership to organise the
named as the 2009 Paramedic of the Year in recognition of her in recognition of her dedication and
: Northern Territory Telecommunications, Fire
, Darwin Airport Resort, Territory Surgical Supplies, Country
Sue Gibson PARAMEDIC of the YEAR AWARD Award,
resented by Minister Kon Vatskalis
Youth Exchange Program
Darwin Sunrise again showed its strong support for the Youth Exchange Program
(YEP) by offering at the eleventh hour to host incoming German YEP student Siri
Wandenelis.
Siri has been hosted by Roger and
Mary Pocock and Purdey and Mark
Eades as well as by non-
Merrilee Mills and Yoris Wilson.
Merrilee was a Rotary YEP student to
Germany and her host sister at that time
was Siri’s mother so the wheel has
turned almost full circle. Siri has been a
willing and pleasant attendee at Club
meetings and functions, helping out with
such activities as Tropical Garden spectacular gate roster.
Siri leaves us on June 30 to return home to Germany and finish her schooling. No
doubt her next term will be somewhat dif
School.
Go to page 60 for a comprehensive final District report from
Siri.
Warren Leeder
Youth Exchange Program
Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Bad Kreuznach, Germany
Youth Exchange Program
Darwin Sunrise again showed its strong support for the Youth Exchange Program
(YEP) by offering at the eleventh hour to host incoming German YEP student Siri
Siri has been hosted by Roger and
dey and Mark
-Rotary hosts
Merrilee Mills and Yoris Wilson.
Merrilee was a Rotary YEP student to
Germany and her host sister at that time
was Siri’s mother so the wheel has
Siri has been a
g and pleasant attendee at Club
meetings and functions, helping out with
such activities as Tropical Garden spectacular gate roster.
Siri leaves us on June 30 to return home to Germany and finish her schooling. No
doubt her next term will be somewhat different from her experiences at Darwin High
for a comprehensive final District report from
Siri Wandenelis
Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Bad Kreuznach, Germany
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Darwin Sunrise again showed its strong support for the Youth Exchange Program
(YEP) by offering at the eleventh hour to host incoming German YEP student Siri
Siri leaves us on June 30 to return home to Germany and finish her schooling. No
ferent from her experiences at Darwin High
Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Bad Kreuznach, Germany
Membership
Director: Di Borella
Committee: Deputy Director& Lyn Hodges, Family of RotaryGarde, Development, Heather Traeger, Denise Dickson, Ron Straham & Leanne Hardinge
2009/10 year has seen great improvements in our member numbers and an increin Associate Membership, and Friends of Rotary which is very pleasing to note. On the other hand, we have seen a number of members lapse their membership due to a variety of reasons. As we move forward, we can all try to encourage members of the cothe “Family of Rotary”.
Di Borella
2009-10 Director Membership
17/07/2009
Leanne Hardinge Community Service Consultancy
12/02/2010
Ken Hodges
Business Administration
Deputy Director- Natasha Angelo, Rotary InformationFamily of Rotary - Marg Manfield, Lorraine Corowa & Vidula
Heather Traeger, Denise Dickson, Ron Straham & Leanne
2009/10 year has seen great improvements in our member numbers and an increin Associate Membership, and Friends of Rotary which is very pleasing to note. On the other hand, we have seen a number of members lapse their membership due to
As we move forward, we can all try to encourage members of the co
Director Membership
28/08/2009
Arullen Naidoo Pharmacy Services Health Education Services
12/02/2010 Lyn Hodges
Association Management
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mation - Sally Thomas Marg Manfield, Lorraine Corowa & Vidula
Heather Traeger, Denise Dickson, Ron Straham & Leanne
2009/10 year has seen great improvements in our member numbers and an increase in Associate Membership, and Friends of Rotary which is very pleasing to note. On the other hand, we have seen a number of members lapse their membership due to
As we move forward, we can all try to encourage members of the community to join
18/09/2009 Shirley Alison
Health Education Services
.
Rotary Foundation
Polio Eradication
10% of members are Rotary Foundation Benefactors
100% of members are Paul Harri
Maximise the use of Rotary Foundation Grants
* Thanks to the support of small businesses and their clients around Darwin and Palmerston,
we have been able to make a significant contribution to eradicating polio
Raising Awareness of the Rotary Foundation
We will raise awareness of the Rotary Foundation’s great work by:
Creating and filling a new role: Foundation Fan Mail Editor
Collecting and publishing RF stories with an Australian connection in
section of our club bulletin . . . ‘Foundation Fan Mail’
Working with other Darwin clubs and our District RF Chair to share RF stories
and identify / arrange good RF speakers
Develop and distribute RF information pamphlets
* Well done to Julie Nicholson for her efforts as our first Foundation Fan Mail Editor
Raising Funds for the Rotary Foundation
We will raise funds for the Rotary Foundation by:
Creating and filling two new roles: RF Contributors and RF Benefactors
Raising funds from three main sources:
Individual Members — by encouraging them to include the Rotary
Foundation in their charitable giving and to become RF Benefactors
Club — by continuing to donate proceeds from our weekly raffle draw to the
Rotary Foundation
Public — by working with other Darwin clubs and our District RF Chair to
organise the 1st Annual Rotary Foundation Ball
Some of the
best stories
ever told . . .
Long Term Vision — Goals
10% of members are Rotary Foundation Benefactors
100% of members are Paul Harris Fellows
Maximise the use of Rotary Foundation Grants
* Thanks to the support of small businesses and their clients around Darwin and Palmerston,
we have been able to make a significant contribution to eradicating polio
Action Plan 2009 / 2010
Raising Awareness of the Rotary Foundation
We will raise awareness of the Rotary Foundation’s great work by:
Creating and filling a new role: Foundation Fan Mail Editor
Collecting and publishing RF stories with an Australian connection in a new
section of our club bulletin . . . ‘Foundation Fan Mail’
Working with other Darwin clubs and our District RF Chair to share RF stories
and identify / arrange good RF speakers
Develop and distribute RF information pamphlets
to Julie Nicholson for her efforts as our first Foundation Fan Mail Editor
Raising Funds for the Rotary Foundation
We will raise funds for the Rotary Foundation by:
Creating and filling two new roles: RF Contributors and RF Benefactors
sing funds from three main sources:
by encouraging them to include the Rotary
Foundation in their charitable giving and to become RF Benefactors
by continuing to donate proceeds from our weekly raffle draw to the
by working with other Darwin clubs and our District RF Chair to
organise the 1st Annual Rotary Foundation Ball (Malika, Roger, Ainslie and Joy
Some of the
ever told . . .
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Progress
+ve
Nil
+ve
Nil
* Thanks to the support of small businesses and their clients around Darwin and Palmerston,
Progress
+ve
a new +ve
Working with other Darwin clubs and our District RF Chair to share RF stories +ve
Nil
to Julie Nicholson for her efforts as our first Foundation Fan Mail Editor
Progress
Nil
+ve
by continuing to donate proceeds from our weekly raffle draw to the +ve
by working with other Darwin clubs and our District RF Chair to
(Malika, Roger, Ainslie and Joy
Some
.
worked hard to try and get this fruitition. I am not happy to have nil progress
here. Can we add a note here to reflect this somehow?)
We will ensure that funds continue to be raised to fight Polio by:
Continuing with our polio collection containers
Improving containers
Increasing the number of container locations
Accessing Rotary Foundation Funds
We will increase the club’s access to Rotary Foundation funds by:
Creating and filling a new role: RF Grants
Working with other Darwin clubs and our District RF Chair to improve our
understanding of available grants and the process for accessing them
Assisting the club in finding suitable partners and applying for grants.
* Well done to Ainslie Ward in researching RF and Other grants that the club will be able to
access
Marilynne Marshall
Director Rotary Foundation
Some of the
best stories
ever told . . .
worked hard to try and get this fruitition. I am not happy to have nil progress
an we add a note here to reflect this somehow?)
We will ensure that funds continue to be raised to fight Polio by:
Continuing with our polio collection containers
Increasing the number of container locations
essing Rotary Foundation Funds
We will increase the club’s access to Rotary Foundation funds by:
Creating and filling a new role: RF Grants
Working with other Darwin clubs and our District RF Chair to improve our
e grants and the process for accessing them
Assisting the club in finding suitable partners and applying for grants.
* Well done to Ainslie Ward in researching RF and Other grants that the club will be able to
Rotary Foundation
Some of the
ever told . . .
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worked hard to try and get this fruitition. I am not happy to have nil progress
+ve
Nil
+ve
Progress
+ve
Working with other Darwin clubs and our District RF Chair to improve our
e grants and the process for accessing them
+ve
Assisting the club in finding suitable partners and applying for grants. Nil
* Well done to Ainslie Ward in researching RF and Other grants that the club will be able to
Group Study Exchange
About the GSE program: program is a unique cultural and vocational exchange opportunity for businesspeople and professionals between the ages of 25 and 40 who arcareers. The program provides travel grants for teams to exchange visits in paired areas of different countries. For four to six weeks, team members experience the host country's culture and institutions, observe how their voabroad, develop personal and professional relationships, and exchange ideas. In a typical four-week tour, applicants participate in five full days of vocational visits, 15 to 20 club presentations, 10 to 15 formal visits and social days at the district conference, three to four hours per day of cultural and site tours, and three to four hours per day of free time with host families.
This year the Darwin clubs generously hosted the inbound team from South Caroli(District 7750) from 27 March Asha and Denise all helped in a number of different ways, making the experience a memorable one for team members Richard Winley and Amanda Perkins and team leader Patrick Lee.
THE INBOUND TEAM
PP PATRICK LEE Rotary Club of Seneca Golden Corner, Retired Chief of Police Orange County California and Executive Director Oconee County Chamber of Commerce
Dan Garrison, Human Resources Manager Manufacturing
Amanda Perkins Paediatric Nurse Practitioner working primarily with children with Type 1 (Juvenile) Diabetes but also with overweight children and children with other endocrine disorders.
Group Study Exchange
About the GSE program: The Rotary Foundation’s Group Study Exchange (GSE) program is a unique cultural and vocational exchange opportunity for businesspeople and professionals between the ages of 25 and 40 who are in the early stages of their careers. The program provides travel grants for teams to exchange visits in paired areas of different countries. For four to six weeks, team members experience the host country's culture and institutions, observe how their vocations are practiced abroad, develop personal and professional relationships, and exchange ideas.
week tour, applicants participate in five full days of vocational visits, 15 to 20 club presentations, 10 to 15 formal visits and social events, two to three days at the district conference, three to four hours per day of cultural and site tours, and three to four hours per day of free time with host families.
This year the Darwin clubs generously hosted the inbound team from South Caroli(District 7750) from 27 March – 2 April. Club members Warren, Marilynne, Joy, Julie, Asha and Denise all helped in a number of different ways, making the experience a memorable one for team members Dan Garrison, Rykeesha Bush, Jennifer Jeffrey,
Winley and Amanda Perkins and team leader Patrick Lee.
PP PATRICK LEE - TEAM LEADER Rotary Club of Seneca Golden Corner,
ef of Police Orange County California and Executive Director Oconee County Chamber of Commerce
Rysheeka Bush Service Coordinator for Helping Hand, Works with children referred by Department of Social Services
Human Resources Manager -
Jennifer Jeffrey 33:Staff Attorney for SC Legal Services.
Practitioner working rimarily with children with Type 1
(Juvenile) Diabetes but also with overweight children and children with other endocrine disorders.
Richard Winley Director of Business Development and Community Relations for Verizon Wireless
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Rotary Foundation’s Group Study Exchange (GSE) program is a unique cultural and vocational exchange opportunity for businesspeople
e in the early stages of their careers. The program provides travel grants for teams to exchange visits in paired areas of different countries. For four to six weeks, team members experience the
cations are practiced abroad, develop personal and professional relationships, and exchange ideas.
week tour, applicants participate in five full days of vocational visits, events, two to three
days at the district conference, three to four hours per day of cultural and site tours,
This year the Darwin clubs generously hosted the inbound team from South Carolina 2 April. Club members Warren, Marilynne, Joy, Julie,
Asha and Denise all helped in a number of different ways, making the experience a Dan Garrison, Rykeesha Bush, Jennifer Jeffrey,
Rysheeka Bush Service Coordinator for Helping Hand,
ith children referred by Department of
Jennifer Jeffrey 33: Staff Attorney for SC Legal Services.
of Business Development and Community
for Verizon Wireless
THE OUTBOUND TEAM In April sent a team out to South Carolina. Group 1 (NT and Timor Leste) had one representative selected and one reserve. Unfortunately our representative,Ximines from Timor Leste, was unable to procure an American visa, despite the best efforts of the District and himself. Pedro had to travel to Jakarta for an interview at the American Embassy and even then was unsuccessful, even though he was an excellent ambassador for Timor Leste and Rotary International. At the last minute Raquel Nicholswas invited to join the team. Raquel came along to the Club only a couple of days before flying over to TownsAustralia at the end of May and we look forward to having a presentation from Raquel soon. Although no longer the zone representative Julie Nicholson continued to provide strong backup, which I appreciated. The quiet achiever behind the success of the week for the inbound team, however, was Warren who excelled at just making things happen.
Diana Leeder
Group Study Exchange District Officer
Raymond James De Lai
Raymond is the Centre Manager of the Herbert Resource Information Centre (HRIC), in Ingham. Raymond’s favourite pastime is fly-fishing. Raymond is sponsored by the Rotary Club of Herbert River.
Melinda Louise Louden
Environmental Coordinator. Townsville Port Melinda develops and implements environmental policies, procedures and programs to ensure compliance State, Commonwealth and International regulations and policies.
In April sent a team out to South Carolina. Group 1 (NT and Timor Leste) had one representative selected and one reserve. Unfortunately our representative,Ximines from Timor Leste, was unable to procure an American visa, despite the best efforts of the District and himself. Pedro had to travel to Jakarta for an interview at the American Embassy and even then was unsuccessful, even though he was an
cellent ambassador for Timor Leste and Rotary International.
At the last minute Raquel Nichols-Skene, sponsored by Darwin Sunrise, the reserve was invited to join the team. Raquel came along to the Club only a couple of days before flying over to Townsville to join the rest of her team. The team returned to Australia at the end of May and we look forward to having a presentation from
Although no longer the zone representative Julie Nicholson continued to provide ppreciated. The quiet achiever behind the success of the
week for the inbound team, however, was Warren who excelled at just making things
Group Study Exchange District Officer
Ro
with the Ayr Rotary Club for 15 years and has held numerous positions including President, Secretary, Community Director, Program/Publicity and is the current Treasurer. He is on the District Youth Exchange committee as Zone Rand has been the RIO editor for six years as well as the coordinator for USA/Canada/Japan.
Raymond James De Lai
Raymond is the Centre Manager of the Herbert Resource Information Centre (HRIC), in Ingham. Raymond’s favourite
Raymond is sponsored by the Rotary Club of Herbert
Melinda Louise Louden
onmental Coordinator.
Melinda develops and implements environmental policies, procedures and programs to ensure compliance State, Commonwealth and International regulations
Lescha Ann Palmore
Lescha is employed by the Qld Police Service as a Senior Prosecutor & is also the Townsville Coordinator managing the Qld Police Services’ response to the Queensland Indigenous Alcohol Diversion Program. is reef and game fishing. Lescha is sponsored by the Ross River Club in Townsville.
Bradley Phelps
a Police Officer for 20 years, his entire working life and has a vast experience in a wide rof Police functions. Brad is a Detective Sergeant with the Northern Regional Drug Squad based in Townsville, but is currently in secondment to the Qld Police Academy.
Raquel Linley Nicholls-
Skene is married to Ambrose and has two children, Tian and Xavier. Raquel is the Chief Executive Office with the Y M C A of the Top End in Darwin. She is responsible for the governance and operations of the organisation. Raquel is sponsored by Darwin Sunrise Rotary
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In April sent a team out to South Carolina. Group 1 (NT and Timor Leste) had one representative selected and one reserve. Unfortunately our representative, Pedro Ximines from Timor Leste, was unable to procure an American visa, despite the best efforts of the District and himself. Pedro had to travel to Jakarta for an interview at the American Embassy and even then was unsuccessful, even though he was an
Skene, sponsored by Darwin Sunrise, the reserve was invited to join the team. Raquel came along to the Club only a couple of days
ville to join the rest of her team. The team returned to Australia at the end of May and we look forward to having a presentation from
Although no longer the zone representative Julie Nicholson continued to provide ppreciated. The quiet achiever behind the success of the
week for the inbound team, however, was Warren who excelled at just making things
Robert Antoniazzi
Rob has been with the Ayr Rotary Club for 15 years and has held numerous positions including President, Secretary, Community Director, Program/Publicity and is the current Treasurer. He is on the District Youth Exchange committee as Zone Rep and has been the RIO editor for six years as well as the coordinator for USA/Canada/Japan.
Bradley Phelps
Brad has been a Police Officer for 20 years, his entire working life and has a vast experience in a wide range of Police functions. Brad is a Detective Sergeant with the Northern Regional Drug Squad based in Townsville, but is currently in secondment to the Qld Police Academy.
Financial Reports
Profit & Loss
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Balance Sheet
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