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No. 42576 - Tuesday, November 14, 2012 - A002977L
Weekly bulletin of the Rotary Club of Bendigo Inc. - Chartered 30th July 1925 - District 9800
EDITOR’S REPORT
We celebrated an auspicious occasion for our club on Tuesday when we recognised the efforts of one of our great ‘non rotarian’ supporters for the many years of immeasurable service to our club and more specifically our annual Christmas Carols. David Wilkinson, and his family, have been providing the lighting, including setting it up, operating it all and taking it all down again, free of charge to our club for many, many years. The benefit in dollar terms is almost immeasurable and that money has benefitted the community of Bendigo in many ways.
Since the club has presented the Easter Art show in the town hall, David has also provided lighting to this event - free of charge.
As a non-Rotarian this generosity and dedication to our club’s community service activities is remarkable and Past President Wayne Smith recognised this commitment with a Paul Harris Fellowship on Tuesday. On behalf of the Rotary Club of Bendigo, David James
PRESIDENT Brian Figg
SECRETARY Kaye Graves
Wilkinson was presented with the PHF lapel badge, and a Certificate of Appreciation for the support of the Easter Art Show, in front of his family and the assembled members of the Rotary Club of Bendigo.
Whether in Rosalind Park, at Lake Weeroona or most recently at the Bendigo Entertainment Centre the Wilkinson Family has been there to support our club and appreciation for this effort is most warmly recognised by all, congratulations to David and his family. GUEST SPEAKER
On another note, our guest speaker this week was Ramona Firouzi and her partner Gustav Kniff, from Switzerland. As a student, in the equivalent of our Human Services field, Ramona is in Bendigo to gain work experience in her field and is sharing her time TREASURER Wayne Smith
PAST PRESIDENT Wayne Smith
BOARD MEMBERS: Vocational Service - John Krakowiak President Elect - Tom Seddon New Generations - Phil West Club Service - Garry Gunnell Rotary Foundation - Hugh Wheeler Community Service - Libby Hughes International Service - Valerie Barker Editor: Noel Hobley noelhobley@bigpond.com - Distribution: The Terrace theterrace@phs.org.au Correspondence: PO Box 131, Bendigo, 3552
Christmas Eve for a brief holiday (funds permitting) before heading back home to the Nordic winter. SWAP MEET
If you have glanced at your calendar this week you’ll have noticed that the date this weekend is Swap Meet time and Libby Hughes has been working very hard to fill the spots on our roster for the weekend. Please make an effort to help out as this is not only a major fundraiser for the clubs in town, but it is also a major event on the Bendigo calendar and the success of the meet reflects on us all, around the globe.
working with Rotarian Phil West and in a psychology Libby handed out volunteer passes for the weekend service Eaglehawk. and if you haven’t got yours you will need to drop Ramona has been counselling children with domestic into the View St BUFS clinic or call Libby to arrange. violence and sexual assault backgrounds. ALSO Gustav has come out with Ramona and, as a firefighter in Switzerland, has been able to spend time with the Metropolitan Fire Bridgade in Melbourne suburban stations. He has attended several call outs and spoke of the differences/similarities between the different services.
To finish off the meeting this week ‘stand-in’ President for the day, PP Wayne Smith, had guest speaker Ramona draw the raffle. Only to have no one holding the winning ticket. I am happy to announce the Ian ‘Second Chance’ Monotti was announced the winner on a redraw Gustav works for a private emergency services team and bottle of red was duly delivered at the large paper manufacturing plant back home and to the Monotti cellar. Enjoy. as such is very experienced in the health and safety Until next week, aspects of such a major plant. Thanks, Editor Noel Ramona and Gustav will fly off to Thailand on COMING UP 20-Nov
Jeff Rigby, CEO
Coliban Water
27-Nov
The Great Debate
Glenn Reilly (c), Larrie Winzar & Ian Coates v. Ted Rankins (c), Val Barker & Peter Reading
ROSTER
Chairman Sergeant at Arms Corporals Cashiers Regalia Reception Grace Four Way Test
NOVEMBER 20 J. Gallagher T. Seddon D. Buttolph C. Burns T. Dobeli P. Hyett J. Mahoney D. Coia I. Coates G. Clarke J. Cartwright
Reflections from a former GSE team member That Bendigo should be drinking recycled water
NOVEMBER 27 N/A N. Whitfield B. Figg B. Doherty G. Gunnell B. Gray J. Mahoney A. Glazebrook K. Gilchrist J. Gallagher J. Flood
DECEMBER 4 TBA N. Whitfield N. Hobley A. Hampton D. Ionescu N. Kilby B. Penna R. Rogers M. Hughes L. Hughes M. Horne
A Notice for Chairman - To assist the President and as a courtesy to guest speakers, when the president calls for visiting Rotarians and guests to be introduced, the Chairman for the day is asked, please, to stand and introduce the guest speaker by name with the comment that he/she will be more formally introduced later in the meeting. Members are reminded that if for any reason you are unable to fulfil the duty for which you are rostered it is your responsibility to arrange a replacement
Anniversaries BIRTHDAYS:
November 20 to November 26 Val Broad, Liz Spence Nov. 22, Sue Wheeler Nov. 23. Jack Rowe Nov. 23
ROTARY INDUCTIONS: WEDDING Hugh and Sue Wheeler Nov. 23. ANNIVERSARIES:
PUBLIC NOTICE Please note that Rotarian Bryan Doherty has moved and his new address is 24 Palmerston Street, Bendigo. Phone and email address remains the same.
ROTARY CLUB OF BENDIGO A002977L
PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF DATE NOTICE OF 21st ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING The 21st Annual General Meeting of the Rotary Club of Bendigo Inc. A0029077L will be held at the Bendigo Club, 22 Park Street, Bendigo on
Tuesday, November 20
Commencing at 1.00pm prior to the commencement of the regular Rotary meeting. Business. 1. To adopt the minutes of the twentieth AGM held November 2011. 2. To adopt the financial reports for the year ended 30 June 2012 3. To appoint an Auditor for the year ended 30 June 2013 4. To appoint a Public Officer 5. General Business. Any business to be forwarded to the Club Secretary in writing 14 days in prior to the scheduled AGM. By order of the Board – 29 October 2012 PRESIDENT WEBSITE: Brian Figg
SECRETARY TREASURER PAST PRESIDENT Click to visit District 9800 newsletters and videos Kaye Graves Wayne Smith Wayne Smith BOARD MEMBERS: