rotary club of kalgoorlie - club bulletin - 30 march 2015

Club Bulletin - Issue 29 Monday 30 March 2015

Club of Kalgoorlie

2014/15 President: Esther Roadnight OAM

Doing Good since 4 July 1947

From President Esther

Club News

District 9465

General Information

Important Dates

Club Calendar

Board of Directors

Rotary Acronyms

President Esther Roadnight OAM

Last Monday we invited members from Hannans and Boulder clubs to join us for a tour of headspace. Manager Chelsea hosted the guided tour and answered the many questions from members. We then enjoyed pizza for dinner. The marquee the three clubs purchased for headspace will get an airing at YouthFest Saturday evening.

This week’s meeting sees us welcoming a number of guests to the club to find out a little more about Rotary. I know members will make them feel very welcome and show them some wonderful Rotary Club of Kalgoorlie hospitality.

It would be great if members could arrive early so they can chat with our visitors before the meeting. We will not be ordering from the menu this week it will be a set meal. Members who do not normally have a meal please let Gavin know so that the correct number of meals can be ordered.

Gloria drew the Joker in Joker Jackpot so has enjoyed two nights out at Jamie Oliver's Italian Restaurant! LOL. Monday night we start off a new round of Joker Jackpot.

If you are keen to be a part of Gloria's team next year please have a chat to her as she is pulling her team together. She will be going to PETS in a couple of weeks and will come back brimming with ideas for her year.

It will not be long then until changeover on 4 July. This is also our club anniversary. It is shaping up to be a great night.

Before then we have the Battle of the Brains Quiz Night. Speaking with John Bowler last week he is looking forward to emceeing the night. Sponsorship letters will be ready for members the meeting after Easter.

If members are travelling over Easter please drive carefully and enjoy your break .

Enjoy the rest of your week as you Light up Rotary.

From President Esther ...

Rotary Club of Kalgoorlie meets at the Tower Hotel on Mondays at 6.00pm for 6.30pm. Visitors welcome!

MARCH is LITERACY Month

Rotary Club of Kalgoorlie

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.

District Events to Attend

Rotary Information Evening Monday 30 March 2015 6.00pm for 6.30pm start

We have a number of guests coming along to find out more about Rotary and how Rotarians are making a difference locally, and around the world.

There is a set meal on Monday night - do not order you own meal.

Please be early so that you can mingle with guests beforehand.


It is common for many people that don't always fully understand what we do and who we are in Rotary.

So we thought we'd share with you some answers to the TOP 10 myths we bump into out there in the community.

Myth 1 - Rotary is for men only Rotary International began in 1905, and for the first 84 years of its existence, it is true that women were not admitted into membership. But as the prevalence of female business leaders began to grow, and in response to a ground swell of demand for female admission, Rotary changed its legislation in 1989 to admit women. Today women represent approximately 17% of Rotary membership in Australia, yet leadership positions filled by women are well above this percentage. Women are welcome in Rotary, and we are desperately keen to increase our female membership.

Myth 2 - Rotary is for old people Some believe that one’s age is just a number, and it is one’s attitude that is important. So I guess that depends on at which age you believe “old” cuts in, but you can join Rotary at 18 or 118!. Either way, Rotary welcomes “younger” members with open arms. We are depending on them to keep our organisation vibrant.

Myth 3 - You have to attend every week Most Rotary clubs meet on a weekly basis, and members are encouraged to attend whenever possible, but we understand that there are many demands on the time of today’s business professional. In addition to regular club meetings, Rotarians have other ways to become involved, such as fundraising activities, community service projects, leadership training events and social activities. Some members are able to attend every week, but some prefer to contribute in other ways. We prefer to focus on what you can give, not what you can’t.

Myth 4 - Rotary is only for Doctors, Lawyers and CEOs Rotary’s membership base is a broad cross section of people from diverse backgrounds, cultures and professions. Our diversity is our strongest asset. Teachers, bankers, accountants, retailers, students, plumbers, electricians, health care workers, farmers… you name it, they are all represented in Rotary. Work from home? Just starting out in business? Moving up through the ranks? Made it to the top? Retired? There is a role for you in Rotary.

Myth 5 - Membership is by invitation only Anyone can visit and join Rotary club. There are no secret handshakes or “member only” rituals in Rotary. We accept members from all walks of life, and have no cultural or religious barriers or expectations. Meetings are open and everyone is welcome. If after attending a few meetings, you

have shown interest in joining a club, and you are a person of good standing in the community, you will more than likely be asked to join.

Myth 6 - Rotary is a religious organisation or a secret society Rotary is non-religious and non-political. We have no secret handshake, no secret meetings and no secret rituals. It is an open organisation of men and women who simply believe in helping others.

Myth 7 - All Rotarians do is cook barbecues Yes, we cook the world's best sausages but soon you’ll realise that’s not the only thing we do. Rotary clubs adopt many initiatives for raising funds to support their projects. Barbecues are a part of life in Australia, and it’s true that they are one of the more visible methods by which Rotary clubs raise their funds, but behind the scenes there are many less obvious ways that hard working Rotarians raise their funds and contribute to the community.

Myth 8 - You’ve seen one Rotary club, you’ve seen them all There are over 34,000 Rotary clubs in the world (over 1,100 in Australia) and no two are the same. They are all unique, with unique members, unique projects, and unique culture. Each has its own board of directors who administer the club autonomously. One of them is just right for you!

Myth 9 - You cannot discuss your business or profession in Rotary The first ever Rotary meeting, 110 years ago in Chicago, was initiated to serve the professional and social interests of its members. But as Rotary grew, members began pooling their resources and contributing their talents to help serve communities in need. Rotary is now the world’s premier humanitarian service organisation, but its roots are firmly embedded in business networking.

Myth 10 - Rotary is an “old fashioned” organisation, with boring and ritualistic meetings As a century old organisation, it’s reasonable to expect that there are some long observed traditions in some clubs. But the very highest levels of Rotary leadership, both at global and local level, are encouraging clubs to innovate and become more progressive in the way they do things. Every club is different. Some are more progressive, and some have a more traditional culture. But let there be no doubt, Rotary is changing for the better. Give Rotary a go TODAY!

We think these myths have been totally busted!

Meeting Attendance Please provide your intention regarding

meeting attendance as below:

GAVIN GILMORE - 0418 934 696 by 12.00pm FRIDAY

if you are going to be an apology or if you are bringing a guest.

Set meal for the meeting on Monday 30 March. Do not order your own meal in the restaurant. If you are not having a meal, please advise

Gavin so that we have seats and meals organised appropriately.


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

30 Mar Cherie Wallace

6 Apr No Meeting

13 Apr Gloria Moyle

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 “It is idle to boast that Rotary is a panacea for all

the ills of the world. It is not, nor will it be. It has

grown to its present position for two reasons. First,

Rotary ideals justify its existence. These ideals are

as fresh today as they were in the beginning and I

believe that we have come to understand them

better. Also, Rotary activities 12 have been sane and

wholesome. Men’s lives have been quickened into a

zeal to be helpful to others. The work of Rotary has

been ideal. It has also been practical .”

Arthur H Sapp

RI President - 1927/28


30 Mar - 12 Apr 2015 Birthdays

11 Apr Sue Morley

Rotary anniversaries 2 Apr Ken Maisey (2012 - Mudgee)

Anniversaries

8 Apr Esther & George Roadnight (1972)

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun

30 Information Night

31 1

2 LABOUR DAY NO MEETING

3 4 Board Meeting

5 6 7 8

9 10 11

12 13 14 15

16 Wayne Moroney

“Snake Man”

17 18 19 20 21 22

23 Vocational Visit

Headspace

24 25 26 27 28 29

MARCH 2015

Looking forward ... 30 Mar Information Night

May RYPEN

5 Jun Battle of the Brains Quiz Night

20 Jun RC Boulder Changeover

4 Jul RC Kalgoorlie Changeover


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

Kelsey Moore

VOCATIONAL

SERVICE Stephen Harper

Gavin Gilmore

YOUTH SERVICE Vacant

Ross Collins Danny Vincent

Charmaine Maisey

INTERNATIONAL

SERVICE Ken Maisey Lin MacQueen-

Henderson

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 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]

Kelsey Moore Community Service Committee 0475 813 315 [email protected]

Sue Morley Community Service Committee 0407 437 077 [email protected]

Anne Skinner Membership Committee 0417 611 274 [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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