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ROTARY CLUB OF DIAMOND CREEK

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RI President

Sakuji Tanaka Rotary Club of Yashio, Saitama, Japan

Governor

John Gatt Rotary Club of Diamond Creek

AG

Pat Millar Rotary Club of Diamond Creek

Club Officers

President Steve Crosling

Vice President Alan Jones

President Elect Bev Baker

Secretary Greg Paull

Treasurer & Public Officer Greg Adams

Directors and Standing Committees

Club Administration PE Bev Baker

Membership Phil Chambeyron

Public Relations PP Alan Jones

Service Projects PP Alan White

Rotary Foundation PP Linda Gidlund

Who ya gunna call !

President Steve Crosling 0417 595 282

Secretary Greg Paull 0427 712 688

Treasurer Greg Adams 0419 355 842

Editor: Greg Adams

Art Director: Greg Adams

Advertising : Greg Adams

Bottle washer : Greg as well

Editorial: send to ferrarigreg@gmail.com

Caution: The Bulletin contains no calories, vitamins,

minerals or proteins. In fact, it is devoid of nutritional value.

Nevertheless, it is a supplement much sought after and

regularly devoured by the Rotarians of Diamond Creek.

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Note: The views and opinions expressed in this newsletter

are not necessarily those of the Club or its members

District 9790

past presidents

Brian Bowen 1978-1979 Heidelberg North

Bob Eycken 1983-1984 Alperton UK

John McCrohan 1992-1993

Ron Gordon 1993-1994

Chris Doupe 1994-1995

Cliff Wearne 1995-1996

Ern Wardell 1996-1997

Rod Mackenzie 1997-1998

Steve Sampson 1998-1999

Robin Chapple 1999-2000

Peter Marriage 2000-2001

Rob Lloyd 2001-2002

Bev Baker 2002-2003

Joe Di Natale 2003-2004

Geoff Swan 2004-2005

John Gatt 2005-2006

John Arthur 2006-2007

Linda Gidlund 2007-2008

Alan White 2008-2009

Pat Millar

2009-2010

Clyde Hulme

2010-2011

Alan Jones

2011-2012

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THE PRESIDENTIAL CROSS CHAT XRAY STEVE

Last Sunday was the Rotary

Club of Diamond Creek’s

children’s Christmas party held

at the Eltham Lower Park on a

windy but lovely sunny

afternoon. It was fantastic to

see so many of our members

there with their children and

grandchildren – a truly multi-

generational experience.

The BBQ was manned by a

number of willing chefs and the

Rotary tent provided a

comforting wind break so that a

great afternoon was had by all.

Of course the highlight of the

afternoon was the arrival of

Santa – I wouldn’t say that we

are an affluent club but Santa’s

“sleigh” was a BMW cabriolet

with one very willing “reindeer”

driver – and the look of pleasure

on the children’s faces was worth

all the effort. A very jolly Santa,

ably assisted by a very cute elf,

soon had all the children

laughing and ripping open their

presents. And it goes without

saying that the children loved

their Christmas stockings. All

the effort made it a great day

and so a special thankyou to

Santa and his helpers, and of

course Uncle Arthur for organising

it all.

The meeting Tonight is at Nandos

restaurant in Diamond Creek

where the much anticipated 5 cent

challenge will be finalised. I know

that there has been much

speculation on who had the most 5

cent pieces and who “guesstimated”

the correct amount but nothing

has been leaked by the officials.

You will have to be there to find

out!

Next Sunday the combined

churches of Diamond Creek will be

hosting the Carrols by Candlelight

service in Diamond Creek and the

Rotary Club of Diamond Creek has

been asked to provide the BBQ for

the evening.

We need volunteers.

Come along, cook a few snags and

listen to some stirring traditional

Christmas Carrols. If you want to

see what Rotary in the community

is all about then you won’t get a

better chance than this.

And speaking of Rotary in the

community – tonight is the Town

Fair wrap up meeting. Come along

and find out what a terrific job

Rod Mackenzie and his team did.

This is what it’s all about!!!!

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11th December 2012 TUESDAY 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Nando Night partners night 5 cent results

Attend, Tina E Chair, Linda G, Cash Sharraine B, Welcome Jacqui H, Regalia Warwick L,

Raffle Gift Arthur L.

18h December 2012 TUESDAY 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Christmas Party Night partners night

Attend, Rod M, Chair Bev B. Cash Greg A, Welcome Pat M, Regalia Raffle Gift Steve C.

15h January 2013 TUESDAY 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

WHAT’S ON, WHO’S ON AND WHEN’S IT ON

Rotary We’re Back

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LETTER FROM SANTA…

Dear Diamond Creek Rotary Members

Today I had a pleasant visit with

some of your children and grandchildren

at Eltham Lower Park. They have been

such good children this year, though I had a

few doubts about some of the oldies who were

there!

Whilst the joy and celebrations of Christmas were taking place at the park, I

couldn’t help but reflect upon those who are less fortunate and the role that Rotary

takes to fill this void.

As recently as 5th December, an intense typhoon carved a path of destruction

through the Philippines, leaving many families in desperate need of emergency

shelter. Disasters such as this are all too common throughout the world. Once

again, Rotary will come to the fore with assistance. Already, a Shelter Box Response

Team is being mobilised to respond. Whilst our children were having fun in

the park, many of the children in the Philippines are fighting for survival.

Many regions remain isolated due to power outages, lack of communications

and damaged roads and bridges. Thousands of people are reported to be

in need of temporary shelter having lost their homes to the typhoon.

Shelter Box have now deployed to over 90 countries and currently have 7

separate deployments over 4 continents. Globally, ShelterBox focuses on

being prepared to respond quickly, anywhere in the world. If you are

thinking of making a donation to a worthwhile cause this Christmas, please

consider Shelter Box – any size donation can help. Whatever you can

do can help to make a difference.

If you would like to know more, see Santa’s helper Elf , Alan Jones.

Have a wonderful Christmas

Santa

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Name 5cents Total Guess

Club $2.85 $2.85

$1.00 $29.15 $ 13.00

$21.50 $21.50 $ 13.45 13.45 $5.45

Crosling, Steve $18.90 $18.90 $18.90 $18.90

$21.65 $21.65 $ 21.00 21 $2.10

$14.95 $14.95 $ 23.35

$8.60 $8.60 $ 29.00

$1.45 $6.45 $ 34.50

$378.55 $380.75 $ 35.50

$20.00 $20.00 $ 36.55

$8.15 $19.15 $ 37.00

$3.15 $5.75 $ 39.00

$10.20 $19.30 $ 45.00

$7.75 $8.35 $ 51.00

$ 53.00

$25.80 $34.00 $ 55.00

$2.15 $6.05 $ 60.00

$7.05 $8.25 $ 65.00

$18.75 $22.95 $ 85.00

$19.80 $19.80

$5.50 $15.60

$10.00

$3.85 $9.65

$3.00 $7.80

$7.75 $7.75

$2.70 $2.70

$615.05 $721.90

12,301 coins

Find out the winner tonight at Nando’s

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