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Iss. 27 | 14 to 17 March 2013 | 2013 District 9500 Conference Special Edition

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Rotary Clubof Adelaide West bulletin

WINNERof last two District 9500 Bulletin Awards!

District 9500 Conference

Bendigo, 2013Celebratory Bulletin Edition

Adelaide West hosted a highly successful and memorable Conference to celebrate District Governor Marie’s year in office. It was held in an excellent venue, enjoyed by everyone who attended, with the keynote speaker Li Cunxin ‘Mao’s Last Dancer’ welcomed to the stage with a standing ovation by over 550 Rotarians and guests at Bendigo.

Our Club won the Club Bulletin Award for the second consecutive year. The award, which was presented at the conference, considered the quality, scope and content of regular Club Bulletins.

International President’s Representative Dr Zaki Dorkham and his wife Samar lighting the Peace Candle. One of the special moments during the conference. (Image 1638)

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What’s next? 2 MayWelcoming David Sabine

Cash Rosemary Edgley

Sergeant Tom Appleby

Programme Official Club Assembly

Marlene Nay and Lachlan Kinnear on ‘Kind Acts 4 Kids’

Secretary John Pohl on ‘Rotary Foundation – Centurion Club’

Sincere apology Please accept my sincere apology for the considerable delay in Bulletin production. A combination of issues including major hardware failure, longer than usual wait time for Apple Repairers to diagnose the issue, and a three week wait to purchase and receive a replacement computer were to blame.

I am pleased to now be up and running once again! I hope you enjoy this edition of the Bulletin.

Sincerely, Tania Macdonald

The ConferenceThe 2013 District 9500 Conference hosted by Adelaide West in Bendigo from 14 to 17 March 2013, has been widely reported as the best conference held with excellent speakers, a fantastic venue and a large friendly gathering of about 400 Rotarians and partners.A golden opportunity arranged by the organising committee of inviting the Junior Bendigo CMS Dance Worx Ballet Children to perform in front of the Keynote Speaker Li Cunxin Mao’s Last Dancer’ was a huge success. Tickets were sold to the children’s families and friends at $30 per head which resulted in a crowd of nearly 550 people rising to give a standing ovation to welcome speaker Li to the stage. His total life story and performance was amazing and humble, and no doubt totally memorable for all those who attended.

Highly publicised Major Martina Jewell who spoke on ‘A Peace Keeper’s Perspective’ was a most interesting speaker surprising many particularly with her incredible experiences in war and the dreadful life threatening injuries she suffered.

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Thanks to Henk for providing wonderful Conference Photos (some included on the following pages). He was so busy at all times with his camera, recording all proceedings. We are so lucky.

See page 5 for details on how to view more photos online, and even order some hard copies from Henk.

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Above: CMS Dance Worx - Bendigo Ballet Children (Image 1473).

Top right: Li  Cunxin and Dancers (Image 1487).

Bottom right: Li Chair Ashleigh and Carolyn (Image 1551).

Top left: Alan and David (Image 1219).

Top right: Heather and Alan (Image 1321).

Bottom: A happy group - Kathleen, DG Marie, Ken and Denis (Image 1313).

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Top left: Speaker Martina Jewell and DG Marie (Image 1119).

Top right: Dr Zaki Dorkham presenting Martina with a Paul Harris Fellow (Image 1135).

Middle: DG Marie, Chairman Ashleigh and Ken (Image 1169).

Bottom: David and Martina (Image 1177). 

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Other speakers covered a variety of entertaining subjects including Women in Leadership, Membership of Rotary, The Rotary Foundation and Beyond.

A highlight of the Conference was the DG’s Dinner on the Saturday night featuring a Golden Theme. It was most enjoyable with a delightful meal, great 60’s music and entertainment provided by the Chinese community including Dragon dancers and children’s special dance an important influence in the Bendigo community. It was a great opportunity to mix with Rotarians and friends from District 9500.

‘A lie gets halfway around the world

before the truth has a chance to get its

pants on.’

Sir Winston Churchill (1874 – 1965)

More photos on next page.

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Left: Heather, Werner and President Sioux (Image 1196).

Below: The conference didn't just happen! (Image 1578).

Below left: DG Marie's arrival with the miners (Image 1628).

Below right: DG Marie presenting the Bulletin Award (Image 1080).

Visit the Bendigo Conference Website to see many more shots from the three days.Click on the link below, and then use the Drop Down menu (just above the photo gallery) to select photos from different days.

http://www.rotary9500inbendigo2013.org.au/gallery.php?category=at-the-conference

Purchase photos from Henk De Weerd (08) 8211 7635, $5 each.

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Major Kathleen White has revealed a clever talent in her poetry as a summary of Conference events. What more can I say! The following was especially written for members by Kathleen.

T'was Marie D from Adelaide West became our District Gov,Ambassador for Rotary's pledge of sowing peace and love;and Ashleigh's fine committee recommended Bendigofor this year's conference for our District, nine five double-O.

T'was Marie D our district gov became our golden girl,And with her fine committee whose minds were all a-whirlwith hosts of inspirations which all converged, creatinga golden opportunity with all participating.

T'was Denis White our Salvo Truckie loaded up his truckAnd safely drove to Bendigo - but Ashleigh and Carol were stuckin Bordertown for seven hours, but bravely undeterred,made car repairs and on they went, on country roads preferred.

Young Geoffrey French came all that way, chauffeured by his son Geoff Beer and Barbara caught the bus, so keen to join the fun;So everybody travelled in a Nissan, Ford, or HoldenDetermined not to miss out on the opportunity golden.

The nicest restaurant in town was Thursday night's venueAnd welcomed there to tasty fare by Presidential SiouxAnd Doctor Zaki joined us with his lovely wife SamarThe R.I. representative, from Bunbury afar.

On Friday all was looking good, set up and well contrivedAnd in the very nick of time, Henry and Helen arrived.Amidst the sound of dynamite, exploding out she cameWho is the lady in the cart? Marie is her name.

Golden time - golden rhyme

Above: 2012/13 District Governor Marie Dorrington (right) with Kathleen White (wife of RC Adelaide West Major Denis White) (Image 1311).

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So Marie made her fine debut in miner's trolley cart,Propelled by crusty miners, George and Peter looked the part.The conference was under way - we learned of Rotary waysof building peace through service, throughout the coming days.

Now Bill and Kym with earplugs in were buzzing all aboutWhile flashing Henk's photography kept him on his toes no doubt;The golden voice of David S, calling the crowd to attentionIn golden jacket glittering ~ his jokes deserve a mention!

The speakers were amazing - after every one a giftof South Australia's finest wine along with Marie's kiss.And all our club who made the trip, who journeyed from Adelaideagreed that it was well worthwhile, the effort that we made.

The ballet girls on Saturday and speaker, dancer Limade us laugh and made us cry; born in povertyhe learned to dance and overcame the sadness in his life,Then to his great advantage, he found an Aussie wife!

The great event on Sat'day night was the conference dinner.The food was just so excellent we wished it made us thinner!The dragons were fantastic and we danced the night awayto music of the sixties, just right for John and Kay!

When Ian and Jan took to the floor they made an elegant pairand Heather and Alan waltzed away with almost equal flairAnd Marie in her golden dress with courageous Ken, her love,was shining in her happiness, not bad for a District Gov.

But all that glitters is not gold, for Heather sparkled blueAnd friendly-like she chats to folks and lends support to Sioux.And Werner also came along, he made our President grinAnd nearly 50 years married, are George and his lovely Lyn.

T'was David in his gold bow tie, resplendent to be seen,and super busy every day, Bill Marles and good Kym Green;What stirling effort made by chairman Ashleigh Lorraineand Carol and the rest of the team who worked for gold to gain.

And Adelaide West got gold again, for the bulletin's fine printJohn Madigan deserves our praise for giving us this glint.And Kay was justly proud of him and enjoyed the whole eventAnd Kathleen, the truckie's offsider, was also glad she went.

And Jan enjoyed the swimming pool, quite early every day,And Trina backing David thought she'd get a holiday?!So Jill and Peter were impressed with speakers very skilledTo tell their story, share their lives, we all were very thrilled.

For Rosemary and Ian, it was their very first timeto attend a Rotary con-fer-ence, (I'm running out of rhyme)And Alan our statesman gentleman, in spite of a little scarewon well deserved accolades, he thrives on Nan's kind care.

T'was Marie and the conference team, too numerous to mentionwho organised this great event, with excellent intention;A golden opportunity, and yes, there was fun aplentySo thank you one and all - I mark it twenty out of twenty!

By Kathleen White21st March 2013

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What’s coming up?

Meeting 2394, 2 MayThis meeting will be an Official Club Assembly.

Bookings are essential

Cash: Geoff Beer

Don’t miss this one!

Friday 24 May 2013 @ Public Schools Club

The Rotary Clubs of Adelaide South, East and West will have a combined meeting on Friday 24 May, at 1 pm, at Public Schools Club.

Guest Speaker: Senator Nick Xenophon South Australia Independent

• Nick Xenophon was elected to represent South Australia in the Senate in 2007.

• He holds a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Adelaide.

• Prior to entering the Senate, Nick spent 15 years practising Law.

• He also spent ten years as an elected member of the South Australian Legislative Council.

• Nick entered State parliament on a 'No Pokies' platform.

Guest Speaker

Senator Nick Xenophon South Australia Independent Biography •Nick Xenophon was elected to represent South Australia in the Senate in 2007. •He holds a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Adelaide. •Prior to entering the Senate, Nick spent fifteen years practising Law. •He also spent ten years as an elected member of the South Australian Legislative Council. •Nick entered State parliament on a 'No Pokies' platform.

The Rotary Clubs of Adelaide South, East & West Combined Meeting Friday 24th of May 1.00 pm

Public Schools Club East Terrace Adelaide

Independent Senator Nick Xenophon

Roster. 8.30am – 12.30pm

May 4: Catherine Logue John Barton

May 11 Peter and Jill Thompson

Volunteers required for:

• May 18

• May 25

June 1: Henk and Jan DeWeerd

Please advise John Madigan when you can assist.

Weekly Adelaide West / Arthritis SA Book Shop Saturday Morning Sale

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Dispatch Date: 6 April

Click on the link below to view the District Dispatch and download attachments:

• http://www.clubrunner.ca/portal/SitePages/SitePage.aspx?accountid=50056&pid=87914

• ROMAC Information & Fundraising Evening - Pt Augusta 20 April     CANCELLATION

• What is ACSO – Money for Jam    

• RI World Conference – Sydney 2014    

• RC Gawler Sheaoak Log Country Fair                 

• Adventures of a Rotary Vocational Team (VTT) Education Exchange

• Become involved in the Environment – Become involved with Calperum       

• Rotary on the Move – Zone Newsletter     

• ROMAC news on Face Book 

• Enterprise Learning  Appeal – have a look at the short clever video! 

• RAWCS Newsletter                                  

• Humanity In Motion – surplus copies for sale                                           

• District Directory Updates

• Future Events and Mobile Billboard Bookings   

Dispatch Date: 13 April

Click on the link below to view the District Dispatch and download attachments:

• http://www.clubrunner.ca/portal/SitePages/SitePage.aspx?accountid=50056&pid=88092

• RC Elizabeth Fun Golf Day              

• What is ACSO – Money for Jam    

• Global Poverty Walk  Sunday 21 April   

• RC Gawler Sheaoak Log Country Fair                  

• Become involved in the Environment – Become involved with Calperum   

• Disaster Aid Australia Call for Help 

• Further nominations for DG 2015-16     

• Come Out Festival 2013 - Volunteers Needed     

• RC Mawson Lakes temporary change of meeting venue

• The Hawke Centre Conferences      

• Want a club speaker? Contact Emily

• Future Events and Mobile Billboard Bookings 

District News Dispatches

Dispatch Date: 20 April

Click on the link below to view the District Dispatch and download attachments:

• http://www.clubrunner.ca/portal/SitePages/SitePage.aspx?accountid=50056&pid=88272

• Two ROMAC Children Arriving                    

• RC Whyalla – change of meeting venue

• Rotary Training Talk Webinar   

• Want to go to Lisbon for the Conference?

• Directory Amendment 

• ShelterBox at Work - video clip      

• Do you want to be a TV star? Here’s your chance!     

• Yellow Brick Road 2013 

• Annual Planning Day, Sunday 5 May, Blackfriars Priory School

• Future Events and Mobile Billboard Bookings 

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almost be said to be

living apart.’

E E Cumming (1894 – 1965)

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Other Club’s meeting times(@ the Public Schools Club) Adelaide East Tuesday 1.00 pm Adelaide Parks Wednesday 6.15 pm

(@ the Bradman Room Adelaide Oval) Adelaide Wednesday 1.00 pm

(@ the Naval Military Club - Hutt St) Adelaide Light Thursday 7.00 am

(@ the Pavilion Restaurant South Tce) Adelaide South 12.30 for 1 pm

When attending other Club’s meetings

Please advise Geoff French of your make-up when you attend another club meeting. It can be two weeks either side of your missed meeting.

Past Bulletin’s onlinePlease visit: http://www.rotaryadelaidewest.org/articles.php?category=club-bulletins-/-newsletters

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Office Bearers 2012-13Rotary Club of Adelaide West

President: Sioux Christiansen

Immediate Past President: Randolph Alwis AM

Secretary: David Sabine

Treasurer: Christopher OvertonPublic Officer: Peter Thompson

Club Administration: George Magee

Membership: Kym Green

Public Relations: Bill Marles

Rotary Foundation: Alan Smith OAMCommunity Service: Henry Pecanek

International Relations: Geoff Beer

New Generations: Rosemary Edgley

Bulletin Editor Precinct Coordinator: John Madigan OAM

Club Web Master: Bill MarlesFundraising: Heather Sloan

International / DistrictInternational President Sakuji Tanaka

District 9500 Governor Marie Dorrington

Immediate Past District Governor Eric Russell

District Governor Elect Barbara Wheatcroft

District Governor Nominee John Campbell

Contact usRotary Club of Adelaide WestPO Box 7142Hutt Street, AdelaideSouth Australia 5000

Bulletin Editor: John F MadiganOAM jfklmadigan@hotmail.com

MeetingsThursdays @ 12.30 pm for 1 pm start

The Public Schools Club 207 East Tce, Adelaide South Australia 5000

Adelaide West Rotary Club was chartered 20 January 1964

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