rotary club of kalgoorlie - club bulletin - 24 november 2014
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Club Bulletin - Issue 16 Monday 24 November 2014
NOVEMBER is ROTARY FOUNDATION Month
Club of Kalgoorlie
2014/15 President: Esther Roadnight OAM
Doing Good since 4 July 1947
From President Esther
Vocational Visit - Kalgoorlie Cemetery
District 9465
WASRAG
General Information
Important Dates
Club Calendar
Board of Directors
Rotary Acronyms
President Esther Roadnight OAM
Thank you to members Ross, Cherie, Ken and Charmaine who joined me at the Rotary Foundation Grants Qualifying Seminar on Sunday. This has now qualified the club to be able to apply for Foundation Grants for 2015-16 Rotary Year. Ken will be giving members an overview of Foundation Grants at our meeting next week.
The Club has been asked to assist an elderly gentleman who is not in good health to clean up his yard. His family have made the home so he is able to remain at home and not in residential care. Amongst other things they have installed a ramp to his outside ablution facility.
We have been asked if we can assist to clean up his yard to ensure it is safe for him and there would be no danger of him falling over bits and pieces lying around the yard. Bill and his late wife have made a considerable contribution to our Community over many
years; so our assistance is a small way of saying thank you. Bill's daughter and son-in-law are his primary care givers and provide his meals daily. They live over the road from Bill. The clean up will involve 2-3 hours this Sunday (23 November) morning. So hoping to see a number of members on hand to assist.
What a Vocational visit we had this week! I don't think I've ever heard so many questions being asked of any guest speaker in my 21 years as a Rotarian. There were certainly some misconceptions put to rest and questions we have all had were answered by the well informed staff of the Kalgoorlie Cemetery.
In fact, we were all questioned out and when it came time to ask questions over dinner there were none left to ask. Gaye, Helen, Gerald and Felix were wonderful hosts.
Wednesday next week is the lighting of the Christmas
From President Esther ...
Rotary Club of Kalgoorlie meets at the Tower Hotel on Mondays at 6.00pm for 6.30pm. Visitors welcome!
Rotary Club of Kalgoorlie
tree. We participated by holding a chocolate wheel last year. It was a great fun filled night that also saw our fundraising coffers topped up.
Don't forget to bring in your Foundation Money Boxes for counting for Foundation Month. There are more boxes in the club cupboard if you need more.
We are also seeking contributions from members, in lieu of Secret Santa gifts to make a donation to St Jude's school in Tanzania to assist fund a teacher and student
for a year. As we have mentioned the Club will top up the member donations to make $1000.
Enjoy the rest of your week as you Light up Rotary.
From President Esther ...
This week’s Vocational Visit to the Kalgoorlie Cemetery was fascinating! We were joined by members of the Hannans Rotary Club and initially met in the Chapel to hear Gaye, Helen, Gerald and Felix speak about the Cemetery and Crematorium. We were then shown around the Crematorium and Gerald gave a very detailed description of how it all works. This was followed by the viewing of a freshly dug grave (for our benefit, not for immediate use) and a stroll through the Cemetery and a look at the, yet to be finished, Children’s Area. Although this was empty it was still quite moving.
Above left: Listening to Gaye in the Chapel.
Above right: Some of the artwork on the Chapel walls.
Left: Getting a close up view of a freshly dug grave.
Right: The artwork for the Children’s area.
Note: Photographs were not permitted to be taken in the Crematorium.
Rotary Club of Kalgoorlie
March 20, 2015 District Officers Training [DOTS] To be held in Albany in the lead
up to our District Conference. For District Chairs and all Assistant Governors.
March 20-22, 2015
District Conference – Albany This will be a great event in the year that
we celebrate the Gallipoli Centennial.
April 10-12, 2015 President Elect Training [PETS]
This will be held at The Sebel Hotel in Mandurah. For the first time we will be combining our
PETS program with District 9455. This will be held from Friday evening to Sunday lunch
time. Partners welcome. More detail to follow.
May 3, 2015 District Assembly – Metro
For all Rotarians taking on, or continuing with current Club positions in the next Rotary year.
May 17, 2015 District Assembly -- South West
For all Rotarians taking on, or continuing with current Club positions in the next Rotary year.
May 24, 2015
District Assembly – Esperance For all Rotarians taking on, or continuing with current Club
positions in the next Rotary year.
June 6-9, 2015 Rotary International Convention San Paulo, Brazil.
http://www.riconvention.org/en/2015/Pages/ridefault.aspx
July 4, 2015
District Change-over Dinner All welcome!
Please join me at this event, as we welcome in the new Rotary year.
9465 District Governor 2014-15
Brian Eddy
District Events to Attend
Rotary Club of Kalgoorlie
World Toilet Day! November 19, 2014
Why celebrate toilets? UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said in his Message for the World Toilet Day: "We have a moral imperative to end open defecation and a duty to ensure women and girls are not at risk of assault and rape, simply because they lack a sanitation facility." It is hard to imagine that 2.5 billion people do not have access to proper sanitation. And the impact of that lack of access is severe: disease, pollution, vulnerability to assault, girls missing school time... the list goes on. Sanitation may not be sexy, but it matters! Rain Water Harvesting
Thanks to Wasrag supporter Lloyd Gardner for letting us know the Virgin Islands Water Resources Institute conducts research on rainwater harvesting systems, relevant to Rotary Club and District projects in many countries. The reports are available in digital form here. As defined by Wikipedia, "rainwater harvesting is the accumulation and deposition of rainwater for reuse on-site, rather than allowing it to runoff. Uses include water for garden, water for livestock, water for irrigation, water for domestic use with proper treatment, and indoor heating for houses etc." For additional information see Wasrag Guidelines for Sustainable water projects, page 47. UPGRo: Design Roads for Water Harvesting and Groundwater Recharge
UPGRo is an NGO working to unlock the potential of groundwater for the poor. They recently posted an article on building roads in a way that works with nature rather than against it. Over the last year, their UPGro Catalyst project has been researching how roads can be used for rainwater harvesting on a landscape scale to recharge aquifers and ponds for later use in the dry seasons. Read More...
Join the Debate: Is Public Financing a Dirty Word?
Following this year's Stockholm Water Conference, IRC's Patrick Moriarty challenges the idea that sustainability can be obtained without public financing support. Arguing that we KNOW roughly 30% of projects fail within a few years, we must seek other approaches. For example, DGIS now requires a sustainability clause in its grants making recipients responsible for 10 years of maintenance. Does this work? Check out this lively debate on the IRC blog. WASH in SCHOOLS theme at WWS7 - Sao Paulo
Promoting improved access to water, sanitation and hygiene education for schools makes so much sense. Teach children good habits and they share them at home and in the community. Build capacity in teachers to continue teaching students for years. Nurture a sense of shared responsibility to maintain systems, and model success. Join Rotarians from around the world at Wasrag's World Water Summit 7, immediately before the international convention in Sao Paulo June 2015! Registration opens soon. What is Wasrag?
The Water & Sanitation Rotarian Action group was formed in 2007 as a group of Rotarians, recognized by Rotary International, focused on water & sanitation work.
Rotarians are uniquely qualified to deliver sustainable solutions. They understand the culture and values of the local communities to which they belong. They are attuned to political considerations and can pinpoint problems before they become hurdles.
The world is discovering that effective programs take 3 to 5 years to be sustainable – local community engagement and appropriate technologies are keys to success. Solutions need to consider complex realities: geography, geology, climate, local culture for example. Ensuring a project is based on best practices isn’t easy, requiring skills often not readily available to Rotary Clubs.
Wasrag was created to provide the know-how, consistency and credibility essential to success over the long term. This has come together in a program called “Start with Water”.
Meeting Attendance Please provide your intention regarding
meeting attendance as below:
ROSS COLLINS - 0409 688 055 by 12.00pm Monday
if you are going to be an apology or if you are bringing a guest.
If you are having a meal, please order and pay in the Restaurant by no later than 6.25pm.
Late orders will not be taken for meals. First time guests, who are potential members, will
have their meal paid for by the club.
Rotary Club of Kalgoorlie
Make Up Opportunities
Want 100% attendance but can’t make the weekly meeting?
Rotary Club of Boulder
Tue: 6.30pm for 7.00pm @ Tower Hotel
Rotary Club of Hannans Fri: 6.30am to 7.00am @ Kalgoorlie Overland Motel
Away from the Goldfields?
Go to www.rotary.org/clublocator to find a meeting close to you.
Or, can’t physically get to a meeting?
The Club Locator will also help you find an
e-club to attend online!
Meeting Roster
24 Nov Charmaine Maisey
1 Dec Georgia Underwood
8 Dec Angelo Sbizzirri
Please be at the Tower by 5.50pm at the latest to set up the meeting to be ready for
members and guests arriving at 6pm.
There is a guide on the cupboard door to assist you with set up.
If you can’t attend on your rostered evening, please make arrangements to swap with
another member.
Four-Way Test of the things we think, say or do
Is it the TRUTH?
Is it FAIR to all concerned?
Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER
FRIENDSHIPS?
Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?
Quote of the Week
“The time we take to serve those who
need us can be the turning point, not
only in their lives but also in our own.“
Rolf J. Klärich
RI President 1980-81
Rotary Club of Kalgoorlie
24 - 30 Nov 2014
No celebrations this week!!
Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
1 2
3 Diane Blade
4 5 6 7 8 9
10 Mike Lee
11 12 13 14 15 16 Foundation Grants
Seminar
17 Cemetery Tour
5pm Dinner 6.30pm
18 19 20 21 22 23
24 25 26 CKB Christmas
Tree
27
28 29 30
NOVEMBER 2014
Looking forward ... 26 Nov CKB Lighting of the Christmas Tree
5 Dec Rep Club Christmas Show - Social Night
15 Dec Christmas meeting - family welcome!
12 Jan First meeting for 2015
26 Jan Great Aussie Breakfast
4 weeks until Christmas!
Rotary Club of Kalgoorlie
PRESIDENT Esther Roadnight OAM
SECRETARY Gavin Gilmore
TREASURER Billy Cumming
CLUB SERVICE
Angelo Sbizzirri Billy Cumming
Esther Roadnight
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Gloria Moyle Sue Morley
Georgia Underwood
VOCATIONAL SERVICE
Stephen Harper Gavin Gilmore Peter Sweeney
YOUTH SERVICE
Roger McDonald Ross Collins
Danny Vincent Charmaine Maisey
INTERNATIONAL SERVICE
Ken Maisey Lin MacQueen-
Henderson James Mercer-King
MEMBERSHIP Cherie Wallace
Anne Skinner
FOUNDATION Esther Roadnight
SERGEANT Danny Vincent
BULLETIN Cherie Wallace
ATTENDANCE Ross Collins
Name Partner Position Phone Email
Esther Roadnight George President Club Service Committee Foundation and Publicity
0407 218 700 [email protected]
Gavin Gilmore Colleen Vocational Service Committee Secretary 0418 934 696 [email protected]
Billy Cumming Carol Club Service Committee Treasurer 0417 747 027 [email protected]
Angelo Sbizzirri Marie Club Service Director 0418 934 267 [email protected]
Stephen Harper Vocational Service Director 0408 785 126 [email protected]
Ken Maisey Charmaine International Service Director 0408 625 865 [email protected]
Roger McDonald Omeka Youth Service Director 0457 569 060 [email protected]
Gloria Moyle Community Service Director 0458 748 888 [email protected]
Cherie Wallace Darren (Wally)
Membership Director & Bulletin Editor 0409 807 517 [email protected]
Ross Collins Yvonne Youth Service Committee Attendance Officer 0409 688 055 [email protected]
Lin MacQueen-Henderson Shane International Service Committee 0419 586 951 [email protected]
Charmaine Maisey Ken Youth Service Committee [email protected]
James Mercer-King International Service Committee 0408 692 505 [email protected]
Sue Morley Community Service Committee 0407 437 077 [email protected]
Anne Skinner Membership Committee 0417 611 274 [email protected]
Peter Sweeney Robyn Vocational Service Committee 0434 942 244 [email protected]
Georgia Underwood Community Service Committee 0427 388 900 [email protected]
Danny Vincent Kylie Youth Service Committee Sergeant [email protected]
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AG Assistant Governor APF Annual Programs Fund ARH Australian Rotary Health CLP Club Leadership Plan (of RI) CMS Citation for Meritorious Service COG Council of Governors COL Council on Legislation DDF District Designation Funds DG District Governor DGE District Governor Elect DGN District Governor Nominee DIK Donations in Kind DLP District Leadership Plan DLT District Leadership Team DOTS District Officers Training Seminar DSA Distinguished Service Award EREY Every Rotarian, Every Year FRP Foundation Recognition Points GETS Governors-Elect Training Seminar GSE Group Study Exchange IFCR International Fellowship of Cricketing
Rotarians IFFR International Fellowship of Flying Rotarians IFGR International Fellowship of Golfing Rotarians IFYR International Fellowship of Yachting Rotarians IPAC International Projects Advisory Committee IPDG Immediate Past District Governor IPP Immediate Past President MG Matching Grants MOP Manual of Procedure MUNA Model United Nations Assembly NID National Immunisation Days (Polioplus) NYSF National Youth Science Forum PDG Past District Governor PE President-Elect PEPS Presidents Elect Preparatory Seminar (Pre-
PETS) PETS Presidents-Elect Training Seminar PHF Paul Harris Fellow PHF+ Paul Harris Fellow Multiple Recognition
PP Past President PRI President Rotary International PRID Past Rotary International Director PRIE President Rotary International Elect PRIP Past Rotary International President RAG Rotary Action Group RAM Rotarians Against Malaria RAOAF Rotary Australia Overseas Aid Fund RAWCS Rotary Australia World Community Services
Ltd RCC Rotary Community Corps RCIS Rotary Centres for International Studies RDU Rotary Down Under RFE Rotary Friendship Exchange RFSM Rotary Foundation Sustaining Member RGHF Rotary Global History Fellowship RI Rotary International RISPPO Rotary International South Pacific and
Philippines Office RID Rotary International Director RIP Rotary International President RIPE Rotary International President Elect ROAR Rotary Organisation of Amateur Radio ROMAC Rotary Oceania Medical Aid for Children ROTEX Organisation of ex-Rotary Exchange
Students ROTI Rotarians on the Internet ROVE Rotary Overseas Vocational Exchange RVIA Rotary Volunteers in Action RWPF Rotary World Peace Fellow RYDA Roadsafe Youth Driver Awareness RYE Rotary Youth Exchange RYLA Rotary Youth Leadership Award RYPEN Rotary Youth Program of Enrichment TRF The Rotary Foundation VE Vocational Exchange VTT Vocational Training Team WCS World Community Service WFA World Fellowship Activities YEP Youth Exchange Program
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