Bulletin 30th October 2012… - Rotary Club Port Macquarie West

Bulletin 30th October 2012… - Rotary Club Port Macquarie West

Rotary Club of
Port Macquarie West
Chartered 26th April 1971 by the Rotary Club of Port Macquarie
Website: www.rotarypmwest.org.au
PO Box 330, Port Macquarie NSW 2444
Apologies for meetings please call Barry Bird on 6582 6633 or [email protected]
Westport Bowling Club, Buller Street,
Port Macquarie
Tuesdays 6.00pm for 6.30pm
Bulletin 30th October 2012
Volume 43 No. 18
President Anne
Our Guest speaker
PRESIDENT’S REPORT
I would like to congratulate the RY8 students and their teachers for the excellent work that we saw last night.
The subjects the students had on the agenda was very interesting. The winners were Isabella and Mikayla
Harrison from Westport High. I would also like to thank the judges Kevin Pike, Sue Jogever, Brigitte Reiger and
Ian Last. Congratulations to Julie Constable and Ray Laws on the exceptional success of the night. Julie is doing a
wonderful job on Youth.
VOCATIONAL EXCELLENCE AWARDS NIGHT: Next Tuesday these awards will be held at the meeting and partners will be
welcome
ROCK ‘N ROLL NIGHT: A 50’s night will be held on 3rd November at the Rotary Community Hall all proceeds to go to the
COMMUNITY WALKWAY & EXERCISE PARK AT THE PORT MACQUARIE BASE HOSPITAL.
Bowlers if you are keen Lachlan Macquarie Lodge Freemasons are holding a ‘BAREFOOT BOWLS’ at Port City Bowling Club in
aid also of the Walkway. Phone 6583 1153 between Wednesday and Saturday if you would like to participate. Cost $15p.p
COME DRESSED FOR THE ‘50’s” time starts 7.30pm -10pm. Tickets are available now from Julie or myself at $20p.p
SAILABILITY: Disabled Sailing will be held on the 4th November at McInerney Park. Meet outside the Yacht Club. If anyone
could volunteer for the morning please contact Rick Eller
MELBOURNE TRIFECTA TICKETS ARE STILL AVAILABLE FROM RICK ELLER .
ROTARY MEETING: The meeting on the 6th November will be cancelled until the Wednesday
GARDEN PARTY: Our annual garden party will be held on Wednesday 7th November at Bob & Evelyn Lynch’s house.
Could you please give numbers to Barry Bird and visitors are welcome. Also if anyone could help me in making a salad for the
night I would appreciate the help
WAUCHOPE ROTARY MEETING: Our meeting will be transferred to Wauchope on the 13th November. Any members wishing to
attend please notify Barry Bird
CHRISTMAS RAFFLE: Rosters are out for Bunnings Christmas Raffle which begin on the 17th November. If any member could
help with the numbers please contact Rick Eller or myself
For our ROCK AND ROLL night could I also ask for volunteers to a plate of sandwiches (we will mix them on the night) or a slice
to help with supper. It is also BYO. If you could ring myself or Julie Constable it would be appreciated
Board of Directors and Officers
President: Anne Meister, Vice President: John Harlow, Secretary: Stephen Maxwell, Treasurer: Barry Bird,
Rotary Foundation: Trevor Gilson, Welfare: Neville Clark, Membership: Louis Hayward,
Vocational: Steve Towle, Community Service: Rick Eller, International: Alan Naylor,
Club Administration: Reg Fowler, Youth Director: Julie Constable, Past President: Hany Hanna
Assistant District Governor John Channon
Power of Choice® begins a new season:
Following the deaths of three “P” Plate drivers in 2004, a group of
concerned citizen got together and introduced the program known
as Power of Choice. PDG Barry Hacker was the representative for
Rotary and helped to structure the program that has been presented
to all secondary school students in the Port Macquarie Hastings area
ever since. Rotarian Steve Towle is another active member of the
committee and a presenter.
It is interesting to note, that there has not been one “P” Plate driver,
who has witnessed this program, fatally injured in a motor vehicle
accident in our local area since the program was introduced.
Others involved in the presentations include, representative from
the SES, Magistrate Wayne Even, Police Officers Jason Bently and
Wendy Hudson, parent of an accident victim Rotarian Neville Ramm
from the Rotary Club of Port Macquarie Sunrise, Auto Technician
Terry Clifton, Police Chaplin Father Paul Gooley and accident victim
Alithia Mylonas.
The picture shows Barry Hacker delivering a presentation at the Newmen Collage on Tuesday 16th October. The
photo was taken by Constable Wendy Hudson.
TRY SAIL DAY
SUNDAY 4TH NOV.
All members and friends who would like to
see our ‘Loan Boat’ in action and
experience what sailing for people with a
disability can do to change their lives.
McInerney Park – near Sailing Club.
9am to 1pm
Anyone who can help with a Sausage Sizzle
on that day or help in any way
Contact: Rick Eller - 0405 230 872
WELFARE REPORT: - Report from PDG Neville Clark
Our member Max Billerwell is doing well and at home, but is undergoing further treatment of Chemo. Max would
welcome phone calls from any well wishers. Our Club sends best wishes for a speedy recovery.
RY8 INTER SCHOOL
FINALS
What fantastic speakers were the Year 8 students
that presented to us this week at Rotary as part of
the RY8 Finals.
Liam Eastwell from Port High spoke to us about
'Blood Diamonds'. Named by the way they are
mined and not their look we learned that people in
3rd world countries risk their lives to mine diamonds
to produce the beautiful diamonds that we see worn
by celebrities on the red carpet.
Isabella & Mikayla Harrison from Westport High
presented the cause, effect and impact of Global
Warming. The girls showed us a short cartoon
discussing how as humans are responsible for Global Warming and how we can change the effect of Global Warming. The girls
even showed us an active volcano demonstration.
Sam Moore from St Columba delivered a strong message to us about freedom of speech. He spoke about when Nations voice
their opinion it may not be the opinion of the majority but we all should have the right to speak up and be heard to put our
point forward.
Lauren Bartie spoke to us about the issues of refugees. She really made us aware of the sad fact that refugees have no choice
but to flee their country. We were amazed to learn that in Australia we have only 3% of the total refugees but struggle the
most as a country with the management of refugees.
What amazing speakers these students were and it is hard to believe they are only in Year 8. We wish them the best in their
future which looks to be very bright. Well done!!
Thanks to Judges: Brigitte Reiger, Ian Last, Sue Jogever and Kevin Pike. Huge thanks to teachers for preparing students.
1st Isabella & Mikayla Harrison + Judges
2nd Sam Moore
3rd Lauren Bartie
4th Liam Eastwell
Welcome to Guests at our last Meeting
Brigitte Reiger – teacher
Arch Fowler – teacher
Student: Lauren Bartie
Cheryl Dimmock - teacher
Student: Sam Moore
Student: Liam Eastwell
Mary Spurwell – teacher
Students: Isabella and Mikayla Harrison
Lauren’s Parents Ian & Allison Bartie, and Sister Katlin Bartie,
Sam’s Parents Graham & Kylie Moore
Liam’s Parents Darren & Bronwyn Eastwell
Members from Wauchope Rotary Club
MELBOURNE CUP TRIFECTA TICKETS
Rick Eller has more tickets for sale and members are asked to try and make
this a successful Fund Raising activity. Money for sales should be in by
30th October
MEMBER’S & PARTNERS’S CELEBRATIONS
OCTOBER - NOVEMBER
October 27
November 2
November 7
November 9
November 9
November 10
November 18
November 18
BARBER Alan
TUCKER Stewart
HACKER Barry
CLEAVER Alan
THOMPSON Ken
SEN GUPTA Shibu
FREEMAN Keiren
HANNA Hany
Member Birthday
Member Birthday
Partner Birthday
Member Birthday
Partner Birthday
Partner Birthday
Partner Birthday
Wedding Anniversary
GARDEN PARTY 7th NOVEMBER
Members and friends are invited to view
The wonderful gardens of Bob and Evelyn Lynch
Old Oxley Highway
The Rotary Four Way test
………of things we think, say
or do:
1. Is it the Truth?
2. Is it fair to all concerned?
3. Will it build Goodwill and
Better Friendships?
4. Will it be beneficial to all
concerned?
CHRISTMAS PARTY
MARK YOUR DIARY NOW:
TH
12 DECEMBER – RACE COURSE
Directions: Travel out Old Oxley Highway and look for
driveway which is the first ramp on right after the
Overpass Bridge ( just past Crematorium turn off).
Balloons and Large Rotary sign will mark the entrance.
Contact: Barry Bird with numbers attending
[email protected]
SMILE
HE introduced himself as a criminal
lawyer
“Well at least you are up front about
describing yourself” said the Client
Duties Roster:
Date
Speaker/s
Subject
Meet, Greet and
Welcome
Introduce and Thank
Speaker/s
Setting Up
30th October
Partners Night
Vocational
Excellence
Awards
Martin Brewer
Steve Towle
Hanny Hanna
7th November
WEDNESDAY
Garden Party
Bob & Evelyn Lynch’s
Garden
5pm Onwards
Food approx 5.45pm
13th November
WAUCHOPE
Public Speaking
Cluster Final
All members invited