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To all members and their families, have a Happy and Healthy 2013

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Wednesday 9th January, 2013

Meeting 1142

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Quote of the week

“The main reason Santa is so jolly is he knows

where all the bad girls live.”…George Carlin

Philip Penman

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As was mentioned by Julian Smith at our last meeting, we were all saddened to here

of the tragic death of five Polio Vaccinators in Pakistan. Jane has asked me to place

the following letter in the bulletin.

Dear Jane,

Late last night we received the heart-breaking news that five polio vaccinators had been killed in Karachi,

Pakistan.

Our sympathy goes out to the victim’s families today, but also to the thousands of children who will now miss out on

some of the most basic of health services.

The vaccinators, all female, had been working to protect children against polio as part of a three-day vaccination

round. It follows a similar incident on Monday, in which a male polio vaccinator, also in Karachi, was killed.

These vaccinators were some of the true heroes of polio eradication.

We are all in awe of the dedication and bravery of those who risk their own lives to protect children against this

devastating disease. The best way to honour their sacrifice is to ensure that all Pakistani children receive basic health

services and that polio is finally eradicated from their country, once and for all.

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WHO, UNICEF and the other partners in the Global Polio Eradication Initiative are committed to supporting the

Government of Pakistan and the Pakistani people in their efforts to rid their country of polio - and so are we! This

tragedy will not stop eradication efforts and only heightens our resolve to deliver a polio-free Pakistan.

Thank you for standing shoulder to shoulder with the Pakistani people in their commitment to free their country from

this disease,

Michael, Lauren, d'Arcy and the rest of The End of Polio team at the Global Poverty Project

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Celebrate Rotary Awareness Month by training members on Rotary history, programs, or how to raise awareness of your club’s projects among your community. Or, ask members to share a personal story or experience that they have had because of Rotary. Every Rotarian has a Rotary story that can be educational and inspiring. The beginning of a new year is a good opportunity to renew inspiration for the rest of the Rotary year.

Penman's Post

What a great way to finish off the year with the induction of 3 new members. Welcome to Debbie, Di and Alan into

our Club and I am sure you will find some wonderful friends and enjoy the activities of the Club, all while making a

difference in your community. Seven new members this first 6 months gives the Club a great injection of new blood,

although the ratio is becoming disturbing. Perhaps an issue for the Minister for Women’s Affairs, although while he

continues to infatuate over cow bells, he possibly has broader issues on his mind!!

It was fitting also that we ended the year with a wonderful distribution to both Ron Carr from Youth InSearch and Rod

Thompson representing the Black Dog Institute. The genuine appreciation shown by both Ron and Rod is extremely

gratifying and you know that the funds have gone to very worthwhile projects.

A lot of frivolity flew around the room over the Santa Crawl this morning and well done to all members who

contributed to make the night such a success for Ronald MacDonald House. Final figures are not available as yet, but it

should be around $9,000 raised with 80% directed straight to RMH. The Board has agreed to contribute a further

$1,000 which will give our Club sponsorship rights with RMH. Our emblem will be on the RMH “Tree of Life”

plague; our logo will be on event banners well as the recognition monitor in the dining area of RMC; and we will

receive 10 event tickets to raffle to the Country Music concert at Kitty Crawford Estate on January 19. Most

importantly of course, we will be assisting such a wonderful organization that makes a big difference to so many

children and families using the House.

I cannot believe that 6 months of my year has passed by already and they say the best is yet to come!! Thanks to all

members for making it fun for the President and contributing in all sorts of ways to make it a very special club. January

is a busy month for us again with Country Music Cavalcade, longest line dancing and the RMH concert at Kitty

Crawford. We return back to our first meeting on January 9, which will be a BBQ in Anzac Park.

Enjoy the break with family and friends and take a few minutes to remember the true meaning of Christmas!!

That’s all folks….Happy Xmas. ….PP

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UPDATES/ NEWS / DIARY DATES

District 9650 welcomes you to a celebration &

conference; Taree April 11-14th 2013

Arrangements for the 2013 District Conference at Taree are progressing well with a varied program for the weekend now being finalised. Plans are in place to circulate the initial program along with the distribution of the registration

forms.

Thanks to all members for their Santa Gifts before Christmas, I am sure they were appreciated.

The Santa crawl was a great success again last year (2012) it seems it grows from strength to strength, well done to all concerned.

Please keep in mind that we are on patrol this coming January for the Country Music Parade, those available contact Brian Yeo.

Finally, the 19th January at the Kitty Crawford Estate is a country Music concert in aid of Ronald McDonald. More information to follow.

Welcome to Diane Case, Allan Potter and Debbie Barnes as new members of our Rotary Club, I am sure that you will enjoy the fulfilment that Rotary provides.

Ron Carr from Youth Insearch and Rod Thompson from the Black Dog institute received fund at the end of last year, I cannot think of two more worthy causes that deserve our support.

Santa Crawl Happy snaps

Bruce, you sly old dog

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A great time was had by all. I must thank my Girls (Sophie, Jessica and Louise) for contributing

to the Happy Snaps in my absence.

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New members Debbie Barnes, Allan Potter and Di Case

President Phil presenting Ron Carr a cheque For Youth Insearch

President Phil presenting a cheque to Rod Thompson for the Black Dog Institute

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POST OFFICE RAFFLE

ROSTER 2012

11/01/2013 Narelle Langfield Paul Bennett

18/012/013 Mark O Connor Ian Howle

25/01/2013 Ian Howle Garnet Wood

01/02/2013 Garnet Wood Barry Murphy

08/02/2013 David Hindwood Laurence Hearne

On another sad note

No one, could not be moved by Last year’s Newtown School Tragedy, and not ask themselves why, maybe these shocking Facts can partly explain the reason why.

God bless America

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Sobering statistics

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This Day in History

Australian Explorers

Tuesday, January 9, 1816. : Explorer James Kelly lands at Port Dalrymple, Tasmania, where he is arrested as a

bushranger.

Captain James Kelly was born in Parramatta, New South Wales, in 1791. As a young man, he was inducted into the trades of

sealer and sandalwood trader. At the age of 21, Kelly was enlisted to command the whaling fleet of Thomas William Birch of Hobart Town. In 1815, Kelly embarked on a journey to circumnavigate Tasmania in a whaleboat, with the view to exploring the

commercial potential along the Tasmanian coast.

During Kelly's first month spent exploring around Tasmania, he discovered a number of useful inlets and rivers. On 9 January 1816, Kelly and his men sailed into Port Dalrymple where they were initially believed to be bushrangers, and arrested accordingly.

The mistake was soon rectified, the men's food supplies were replenished, and they were given fresh clothing. The party continued south down the eastern coast, arriving in Hobart Town on 30 January 1816.

World History

Wednesday, January 9, 1861. : Mississippi becomes the second US state to secede from the Union,

precipitating the American Civil War.

The first African slaves arrived in north America in 1526, and though the practice of slavery took many years to become popular, it thrived under British colonialism. On 1 January 1808 American Congress voted to ban further importation of slaves, but children of slaves automatically became slaves themselves. There was no legislation

against the internal US slave trade, or against the involvement in the international slave trade and the outfitting of ships for that trade by US citizens.

Abraham Lincoln, 16th President of the United States, was not in favour of abolition of slavery, but he opposed its expansion into new territories and states in the American West. It was this issue that led to the secession of the

southern states to form the Confederate States of America, and ultimately also led to the Civil War. On 20 December 1860, South Carolina became the first state to secede. The second state to secede was Mississippi, on 9 January 1861. Within a few weeks, five other states also seceded, collectively forming the Confederate States of

America. When the Civil War erupted, another four states joined the Confederacy.

Tuesday, January 9, 2001. : A man being strangled by a python frees himself by biting the snake on the neck.

On 9 January 2001, Johannesburg newspaper "The Star" reported that a man had won his freedom from a fierce constricting rock python by biting it on the neck. 57 year old council worker Lucas Sibanda had been walking home along a narrow, tree-lined

pathway when the python began heading for him. Sibanda froze in fear, allowing the snake to curl around him and begin constricting in its attempts to suffocate the victim. Realising there was nothing he could do, as the snake's head reached his own,

Sibanda bit it sharply on its neck, kicking and punching until the snake loosened itself. He then grabbed a stick to finish off the snake, taking it home as a trophy to show his family.

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Laugh out loud

MY DARLING HUSBAND

To my darling husband,

Before you return from your overseas trip I just want to let you know about the small accident I had with the pickup

truck when I turned into the driveway. Fortunately not too bad and I really didn't get hurt, so please don't worry too

much about me. I was coming home from Sylvia Park, and when I turned into the driveway I accidentally pushed down on

the accelerator instead of the brake. The garage door is slightly bent but the pickup fortunately came to a halt when it

bumped into your car. I am really sorry, but I know with your kind-hearted personality you will forgive me. You know

how much I love you and care for you my sweetheart. I am enclosing a picture for you. I cannot wait to hold you in my

arms again.

Your loving wife. XX

P.S. Your girlfriend called.

SERIOUSLY, WOULD YOU QUIT DRINKING IF YOU SAW THIS?

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BLONDE WALKS INTO A BANK

A blonde walks into a bank in New York City and asks for the loan officer. She says she's going to Europe on business for

two weeks and needs to borrow $5,000. The bank officer says the bank will need some kind of security for the loan, so

the blonde hands over the keys to a new Rolls Royce. The car is parked on the street in front of the

bank, she has the title and everything checks out. The bank agrees to accept the car as collateral for the loan. The bank's

president and its officers all enjoy a good laugh at the blonde for using a $250,000 Rolls as collateral against a $5,000

loan. An employee of the bank then proceeds to drive the Rolls into the bank's underground garage and parks it there.

Two weeks later, the blonde returns, repays the $5,000 and the interest, which comes to $15.41. The loan officer says,

"Miss, we are very happy to have had your business, and this transaction has worked out very nicely, but we are a little

puzzled. While you were away, we checked you out and found that you are a multimillionaire. What puzzles us is, why

would you bother to borrow $5,000?" The blond replies......................"Where else in New York City can I park my car

for two weeks for only $15.41 and expect it to be there when I return?"

DEEP THOUGHTS BY MEN WHILE FISHING

Two men are out fishing at their favourite fishing spot, just fishing quietly and drinking beer.

Almost silently, so as not to scare the fish, Bob says, "I think I'm going to divorce my wife. She hasn't spoken to me in

over 2 months."

Earl continues slowly sipping his beer, then thoughtfully says,

"You better think it over mate - women like that are hard to find."

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Cardiologist's Funeral

A very prestigious cardiologist died, and was given a very elaborate funeral by the hospital he worked for most of

his life...

A huge heart... covered in flowers stood behind the casket during the service as all the doctors from the hospital

sat in awe.

Following the eulogy, the heart opened, and the casket was rolled inside the heart then closed, sealing the doctor

in the beautiful heart forever.

At that point, one of the mourners burst into laughter.

When all eyes stared at him, he said, 'I am so sorry, I was just thinking of my own funeral... I'm a gynaecologist.'

Just about then, the proctologist fainted.

"A father was approached by his small son who told him proudly, 'I know what the Bible means!' His father smiled and replied, 'What do you mean, you 'know' what the Bible means? The son replied, 'I do know!' 'Okay,' said his father. 'What does the Bible mean?' 'That's easy, Daddy...' the young boy replied excitedly,' It stands for Basic Information Before Leaving Earth.' Mr Honda, of the Honda Motorcycle Corporation, died and went to heaven for judgement.

At the gates, St. Peter told Mr Honda, "since you've been such a good man and your motorcycles have changed

the world, your reward is, you can hang out with anyone you want in Heaven."

Mr Honda thought about it for a minute and then said, "I want to hang out with God. I have a question for Him.

St. Peter took Mr Honda to the Throne Room and introduced him to God.

He then asked God, "Aren't you the inventor of women?"

God Said, "Ah, yes. Indeed I am".

"Well," said Mr Honda, "Professional to professional, you have some major design flaws in your design;

1- There's too much inconsistency in the front-end protrusion.

2- It chatters constantly at high speeds.

3- Most of the rear ends are too soft and wobble too much.

4- The intake is placed way too close to the exhaust.

5- Plus the monthly down time and aggravation are outrageous, and I don't even want to start talking about the

maintenance costs.

"Hum, you do raise some good points “replied God, "Let’s have a wee

look."

God went to his Celestial super computer, typed in a few things and waited for the results. After a moment God

said, "Well, it may be true that my invention seems to be flawed, but according to these numbers, more men are

riding my invention than yours.

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CORPORALS for January: Maureen Thornton & Helen Tickle

BIRTHDAYS, ANNIVERSARIES AND INDUCTIONS

Members Birthdays Graham Dooley 07/01, David Hinwood 01/01 , and

BruceHemmett 13/01

Partners Birthdays Annette Smith 02/01

Anniversaries Brodie and Pam Shields 24/12, Ross and Judy Lobsey

02/01, Graeme and Jackie Kruger 10/01, Mark and

Anne O`Connor 14/ 01 and Brian and Dianna Yeo

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Induction into Club Debbie Barnes, Di Case and Alan Potter

Attendance 88%

Make Ups Santa Crawl

Visiting Rotarians Ron Carr, Tamworth West

Visitors Allan Potter, Glen Jones, John Clements, Debbie

Barnes, Rod Thompson and Di Case

Head and Tails Peter Bell

Raffle Nil

President: Philip Penman. email: philip.penman@hillross.com.au 0407 662438

Secretary: Brian Thompson email: suebrianthompson@gmail.com 0427 665635

Treasurer: John Toulmin email: john.toulmin@bigpond.com 0407 068020

Bulletin Editor: Laurence Hearne. Email: laurence@hearnefinancial.com.au

or tamworthfirstlight@live.com.au

ROSTER 9th January 2013 16th January 2013

Guest Speaker Anzac Park No bloody idea, it’s a surprise

Topic

Door Team Please offer assistance

during the morning

meeting

Baddams MBE, David and

Bailey, Brian

Meeter & Greeter Burgess, Terry

Welcome Treloar, John

President Assist Arthur, Annette

Visitor Assist Ford, Diane

Corporal Assist Gittoes, Genevieve

Introduction Glynn, John

Vote of Thanks Heffernan, Phil