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MEETING 470-
Tuesday 17 February 2009
This meeting of the
Rotary Club of Southbank will be held at
Garden Room
Crown Towers Hotel
Whiteman Street, Southbank
6.00 for 6.30 PM
To book or record an
apology, please contact Bobbi via
email before 10 am Monday.
PROGRAM
At this meeting our president Gabe will lead
us through Rotary's Four-Way-Test
The Four-Way Test
In 1932, Rotarian Herbert J. Taylor created The Four-Way Test,
a code of ethics adopted by Rotary 11 years later. The test, which
has been translated into more than 100 languages, asks the following
questions:
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?
 Bushfire
Recovery -
What DS9800 is doing.
As with all Victorians
our District has been profoundly saddened and touched by the
tragedy of the Victorian Bushfires.
Rotarians, corporate supporters, Friends of Rotary and members of
the public can make donations to the “Rotary International D
9800 Bushfire Recovery Fund”, BSB Number 013 345, Account Number
2521 12703 (Swift code ANZBAU3M)at any ANZ Bank.
Cash donations enable us to support the changing needs of bushfire
victims as time goes on. Recognizing that there are already
many Non-Government Organizations working in affected areas, this
medium to long-term period will be the main focus of Rotary’s
efforts.
For more information on the fund, which has been authorized for
official fundraising, please contact
bushfirehelp@rotarydistrict9800.org.au
Please read more
about Rotary's approach to help the bushfire victims in this
week's
Networker and our
President's Message.
President Gabe's Message
The Wild Fire that has devastated Victoria has left a trail of
destruction and despair in the wake of its fury. Many lives were
lost in a most terrifying way and more than 7,000 people have lost
their homes. In the media, we hear that the Red Cross is doing
much to assist the victims of a disaster which occurred only a
week ago as I write to you. You have probably heard very little,
if anything, about what Rotary is doing. That is because, so far,
we have not been at the forefront to assist the victims.
Rotary has traditionally taken a low-profile when assisting those
in need and so, whilst the disaster is in the media, at the
forefront of everyone's mind and already well supported by other
organizations, we leave it to those who are better equipped to
co-ordinate,
....
(Full President's Message here)
Last Week's
Meeting
Our Chairman for the meeting
Carl Kelson warmly welcomed and introduced our guest speaker,
Johanna de Vries, a Youth Outreach Specialist from Open Family
Australia. Carl told us that he had known Johanna and her family
since Johanna was a little girl and so was personally pleased to be
introducing her.
Johanna’s talk was inspiring and passionate; the content hit a
strong chord with members and guests present. A summary of her
remarkable story follows.......
(Click here for full scribe notes)
UPCOMING ROSTER
If you are unable to
attend a meeting for which you are rostered, please arrange for a
swap with someone and let
Carl know.
Scribes
- please send your scribe notes by 5pm
Friday to
the Bulletin Editor
to ensure your notes are included in the next
Bulletin.
Click here for
Scribe Notes Template
All rostered responsibilities are important to the success and
professionalism of our weekly meetings. Thank you for your
ongoing enthusiasm in fulfilling your rostered roles.
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Date |
Chair |
Scribe / Greeter |
Corporal |
Members' Moment |
Attendance |
|
17.02.2009 |
Gordon |
Barbara |
Steven |
Rhys |
Bettina |
|
24.02.2009 |
Jenny |
Dean |
Lyn |
Wendy |
Leigh |
|
03.03.2009 |
Michael G |
Jenny |
Steven |
Chris |
Rhys |
|
10.03.2009 |
Chris |
Michael F |
Bettina |
Jenny |
Dean |
|
17.03.2009 |
Mandy |
Gordon |
Rhys |
Steven |
Wendy |
|
24.03.2009 |
Lyn |
Michael G |
Jenny |
Dean |
Barbara |
|
31.03.2009 |
Steven |
Stuart |
Rhys |
Bobbi |
Chris |
|
07.04.2009 |
Dean |
Leigh |
Dianne |
Barbara |
Wendy |
|
14.04.2009 |
Steven |
Stuart |
Mandy |
Philip |
Jenny |
Young Achievement
Australia 2009
Call for Rotarians who
would like to join Gordon in this years YAA program!
Do you remember last
year's YAA company Hard Yards and their successful product the
tri-plate?
This year's YAA will start soon and we are looking for members
who would like to get involved as mentors in this inspiring
and rewarding program.
Please contact
Gordon Hastie for more
information.
 In 2009 RC Southbank will continue it's engagement in the
Rotary District 9800 Partnerships Advancing Community
Engagement (PACE) supporting the Street Socceroos.
 Like last year we will
facilitate the Victorian State Training Camp and the State
Championship.
Everybody who had the
pleasure of participating in this project in 2008 from the
camps through to the Homeless World Cup in December knows how
rewarding it is.
Join us for this year's
camp in Lancefield
Friday 20th to Sunday 22nd March
and be part of the unique experience!
Please contact
Tracey for more information!
The
Rotary Club of Williamstown
will hold a
Dinner Dance in the Williamstown Town Hall
on Saturday 28th February
to celebrate the 60th Anniversary
of it receiving its Charter from Rotary International in 1949.
RC Williamtown was chartered by the Rotary Club of Footscray and,
in turn, chartered the Rotary Clubs of Altona & Point Gellibrand.
They have a proud record of serving others less fortunate
than ourselves through a wide range of local, national and
international projects and feel that they have much to celebrate
and intend to do so in style.
The dinner dance will be a wonderful night of celebration, fine
food and outstanding entertainment. Music will be provided by the
Williamstown RSL Pipe Band, The Rathdowne Street Big Band and the
popular Wendy Stapleton. We can assure you of a fun filled night
for only $100 a head, all inclusive.
The evening will show case Rotary but is not just for Rotarians.
It will be a community event with a wide cross section of people,
including the Mayor of Hobsons Bay and DG Jim Studebaker & Carol
attending.
Further details are available on the
attached flyer. If you would like to attend please
contact Murray Verso, Yvonne Moon or Chris James before 20th
February.
Southern Zone B 4WD Club - RVFR News
Are you interested in 4WDriving? Than the new RVFR (Recreational
Vehicles Fellowship of Rotarians) newsletter will be of interest
to you. Click here for the
first issue covering a fun 4WD Trek in the Wombat State
Forest.
From next week onwards you
can access the newsletter through the Rotary Club of Brimbank
Central’s Website (www.brimbankrotary.org.au)
Message from Stuart/ OnToConference
2008/2009:
"Subject: Important
information re the Rotary D9800 Conference, Launceston, March 12-14,
2009
1. The Registration Deadline is 12th February 2009 - 14 days
away., so register now to avoid missing out.
2. Latest detailed information is constantly being updated on our
Conference Web-site
http://www.rotarynthbalwyn.org/conference/
3. Your will need to make your own arrangements for your Club
Dinners on the Friday evening, 13th March.
4. Conference attendees
may collect their registration name badges, programmes and
conference kits from 12 noon, Wednesday, 11th March from the
Reception Room, ground floor, Hotel Grand Chancellor, 29 Cameron
Street, Launceston.
5. To attend the first Plenary Session on Thursday 12th March
(commences at 12.15 for a 1.00 pm start), delegates will have to
have collected their Name Badges from the Hotel Grand Chancellor.
6. We will have paramedics present at all official Conference
functions to ensure a prompt "first response" for any injury or
illness.
7. Details of the Sunday church services being held in Launceston on
Sunday, 15th March will be printed in the Conference Booklet.
8. Clubs wishing to distribute hand-out material are invited to
place them on the Information Table in the House of Friendship (no
distribution is permitted by the Princess Theatre management).
9. Dress for the Gala Dinner on Saturday night, 14th March, at
Clarendon House, is "Black Tie Preferred".
10. Child-minding services are available by prior booking at
www.babysittersrus.com.au. or by phoning Megan Beasy on 0438 713
735.
Hoping to see you in Launceston.
Many thanks, again.
David Cheney.
Rotary D9800 Conference 2009 Committee Secretary.
Conference Websites:
http://www.rotarynthbalwyn.org/conference/
(includes special fares for the Spirit of Tasmania)
http://www.groupstasmania.com.au/r9800.html
Please contact
Stuart for any additional
information or assistance with bookings.
DG Jim Studebaker's Weekly Message
(Issue 29, 09 February 2009)
February is World Understanding Month
"Supporting Our Fire Ravaged
Communities"
This week I am particularly
proud to be both a Victorian and a Rotarian. The energy with which
all have responded to the bushfire crisis has been both astounding
and inspirational. The absolute support from around the globe is
also heart warming.
I appreciate the way our District and sister Districts have
responded to my message earlier this week. It’s great to know that
we are all working in tandem to do what we do best.
This week’s Networker outlines the initiatives and undertakings of
our District’s response......
(Click
here
for full message)
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