ROTARY CLUB of CLAYTON Inc.

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1 ROTARY CLUB of CLAYTON Inc. District 9810 Victoria, Australia Weekly Bulletin Meets every Monday from 6:30pm at L unico Restaurant 319 Clayton Road, Clayton (Melways 79C2) (No meeting on public holidays) 2 nd September 2013 Volume 48, Number 10 In This Issue Upcoming Club Program Upcoming Club Program Presidents Report Last Meeting & Notes Think Foundation Thoughts Important Club Dates John Monash Science School Interact Club Update District 9810 News Rotaract Club of Monash Upcoming Events in Monash Upcoming Events in Kingston Where other clubs meet Reminders Joke of the Week Rotary International News Date Speaker Chairperson Desk Visitors 2 nd RYLA Experience Natalie Zheng Presidents Report Hello Members and Friends of Rotary, Bill Sides Jim & Jean Cochrane All Members September 9 th The Longevity Glenys Pattison Bill Sides & All Members September Revolution Chia Cheryl Taing O Toole 16 th New Generations Dianne Sides Jon Breisch All Members September Bill Sides To see upcoming guest speakers use this link - The weeks are rushing past and we are now into the third month of our Rotary year. I would like to take this opportunity to encourage all members to consider attending the District Conference which will be held in Bendigo, 21 st - 23 rd March next year. The first Conference that I attended was many years ago, but I have always retained the memory of the warmth and friendship I experienced at that time. I don t think I really understood the meaning of Rotary and it s relevance in my life until I attended my first Conference. Last week our guest speakers, Glenys and Cheryl, spoke about membership and reminded us that it is the responsibility of us all to actively seek new members and work to retain the ones we have. A questionnaire was circulated to ascertain how we felt about our membership and hopefully improve matters pertaining to our Club. I hope that you have all taken time to complete the questionnaire and will bring the completed forms with you tonight. Have a great week! Yours in Rotary, Heather. 2 nd September 2013 Page 1 of 13 Volume 48, Number 10

2 Rotary Four Way Test "Of the 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?" Last Meeting & Notes Last Meeting (26 th August): This week our guest speakers were Glenys Pattison & Cheryl O Toole who are both members of the Rotary Club of Clayton and are looking after Membership this year in our club. Both Glenys & Cheryl presented information and targets which have been set by the Rotary District 9810 from the session they attended at the last District Assembly. The membership target has been set at 3% increase in Members over a 3 year period looking at funding available for promotions ($5000) with further ($10,000) with strings attached. $420,000 collectively would allow for Media placement, Brochures, Radio and TV Ads. Points raised for enhancing club image were:- Make sure Meeting times, days, times and phone numbers are easily accessible. Make sure meting times are suitable for everyone. Meet and greet all visitors. Plan room layout and comfort. Check Membership badges are up to date badge don t look years old in style and colour. Have appropriate speakers. Give prospective member and visitors a Visitor Pack and follow up new members. Meet and greet all visitors everyone to shake hands fined if don t. Make sure Speaker s gifts are appropriate. The visitor packs given could consist of a Rotary Folder which includes:- Rotary information. Club Brochure --- Could also be put in shops, cafes etc. Rotary Basics. Business Partners. Bulletin. Rotary Corporate Brochure. Membership Business card for contact. And also include location of information:- Club Website. Club Brochure. Local PR. Be strongly connected within your community. Be seen to receive credit for the work we do. Have friendship beyond club meetings. Other general points raised were:- Check Website making sure people can contact you with phone number and meeting details. Suggestion of old phone with $40 SIM card in it to be used to contact person, could be shared around. Have an Action Plan for a Membership drive Membership Committee, it is really a whole team job to gain and keep new members. Recognise industries we haven t got - carpet layers etc, set list and Get Started. Check businesses that have voluntary work goals for staff and talk about volunteering. Reward success for those who bring new members into the club ---- give free dinner. Ads in Leader Newspaper collectively. Pay Membership Fees for first year for younger members. First goal for New Year should be to bring in a New Member. Glenys and Cheryl then spoke about what targets and goals they have set up for our club to achieve. 2 nd September 2013 Page 2 of 13 Volume 48, Number 10

3 The goals which have been set are:- THE OBJECT OF ROTARY 1. The development of acquaintance as an opportunity for service; 2. High ethical standards in business and professions; the recognition of the worthiness of all useful occupations, and the dignifying of each Rotarian's occupation as an opportunity to serve society; 3. The application of the ideal of service in each Rotarian's personal, business, and community life; 4. The advancement of international understanding, goodwill, and peace through a world fellowship of business and professional persons united in the ideal of service. 1. To grow Rotary Club of Clayton Membership. 2. To reach out to industries and career titles we don t have on board now. 3. To look at ways to retain members especially younger ones that join. 4. To increase membership by at least 4 new members by 30 th June The plan is as follows:- 1. Prepare and make up a Rotary Club of Clayton Folder. 2. Will do personal visits to industries within our area. 3. Will give invitation to meetings verbally, handing Membership folder and written invitation. 4. Include all members of Rotary in our Membership drive by welcoming and insuring all relevant questions are answered. 5. Include new members in our fund rising gently at first. 6. When members fail to attend without notifying follow up done within two to three weeks maximum. The time frame has been set at:- 1. Membership Folders to be prepared for use 30 th September Visits to industries to commence in October and finish in November, (one day a week if able). 3. In February have an afternoon tea by invitation to industries we have not been able to reach or they have not been able to attend an evening meeting. 4. Speaker at afternoon tea to be experienced Rotarian speaking about Rotary International and Rotary Club of Clayton plus speaker to speak on what they get out of being a Rotarian. 5. Encourage all Clayton Members to be involved in Membership drive. THIS IS A PLAN FOR ALL OF US TO BE INVOLVED IN AND ENJOY TOGETHER Meeting Notes: Heather Norling gave an update on the Conference Launch which will be held in Bendigo from the 21 st to 23 rd March The conference cost has been reduced down to $295.The theme for the conference is The Challenge of Change. The theme for the Saturday Night dinner is A Touch of Gold. The plenary sessions will be at tables where everyone is seated. At this conference our club will be supporting and helping and the RC of Monash as already put 10 rooms on hold for our club. Heather Norling reported that Tom Portelli has organised the Clarinda Community Centre for the Nepalese Night we are having on the 28 th September. On the night we will be having a buffet meal which is being prepared by Sha Rijal and her husband. The cost of the night is $30 per person and the proceeds raised will go towards an aged care facility in Nepal. Full details in the flyer attached to this bulletin. Glenys Pattison gave an update on the Fashion Parade which will be held at the home of Jim & Jean Cochrane on the 26 th October between 2:00 to 5:00 pm. The cost is $15 per head with drinks and afternoon tea provided. RSVP is required by the 19 th October. Members have been asked if they can provide gifts for a raffle. Full details in the flyer attached to this bulletin. Bill Sides gave an update on the progress of the BBQ trailer which is currently being built and will be available before the end of September. Ralph Zuccaro gave an update on the photography meeting which was held. Malcolm Brownlee has offered the club $75 for each person which signs up for the photography course and mentions Clayton Rotary. Ralph mentioned that the members can help by approaching the local travel agents in the area and handing out pamphlets and following them up. This will be a good fundraiser for the club. Lesley Zuccaro gave an update on the golf parking where she has been informed that members who put their name down for half days only are not required. Members can see Lesley if they wish to change their days. 2 nd September 2013 Page 3 of 13 Volume 48, Number 10

4 Special Announcements 8 th September Bill & Dianne Sides Wedding Anniversary. Warren Fricke reported that the annual fees are now coming in with 16 already paid. Also our books have now been audited. John Barnes advised the club that the Rotary Foundation Information Seminar will be held on Thursday 19 th September. This stage we have four members who will attend on the night. Bill Sides gave an update on the districts 4 Way Test speech contest where he has approached our two local schools, Westall Secondary & John Monash Science School for applicants. Bill has spent time with the two students from Westall and has asked the students to provide a draft on what they will be talking about so that it can be checked before the presentation. Applications have now been sent off. Lesley Zuccaro gave an update on the Glen Waverley Charity Auction Night. Money raised on the night will go towards the 5 nominated charities. The club has been requested to help with silent auction items and selling of the raffle tickets. The Charity Auction Night will held at the Novotel in Glen Waverley on the 4 th October. Full details in the flyer attached to this bulletin. Apologies = Ed Allchin, John Goldspink, Richard Simmons, Tom Portelli, Lesley Zuccaro & Bronwen Lamond. Make Ups = Bronwen Lamond (Conference Launch) & Lesley Zuccaro (RC of Springvale). Leave of Absence = Craig and Katherine Merson & Reddy Kandadi. Visitors = None. Think Foundation Thoughts September: New Generations Month This week s Foundation Thought is about... Ambassadorial Scholarships. A former Ambassadorial Scholar at the University of North Carolina in the United States, Rinko Kinoshita is using the public health degree she earned with Rotary s help to aid people in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, where more than 250,000 people were displaced in 2008 when violence flared between rebel fighters and government forces. Kinoshita says that without Rotary, she would not be where she is today working with UNICEF to help those fleeing conflict. Important Club Dates Wednesday 18/09/13 Board Meeting at the home of Heather Norling. Unit 102/15 Fulham Road, Rowville. Thursday 19/09/13 Southern & Central Cluster Foundation Night. Sunday 13/10/13 BBQ at the Synchrotron Open Day. Thursday 14/11/13 to Sunday 17/11/13 Golf parking at the 2013 Masters at the Royal Melbourne Golf Course. Thursday 21/11/13 to Sunday 24/11/13 Golf parking at the World Cup at the Royal Melbourne Golf Course. 2 nd September 2013 Page 4 of 13 Volume 48, Number 10

5 John Monash Science School Interact Club Update John Barnes has advised the club that the John Monash Science School Interact Club Board Meetings are scheduled at lunch times (usually at 1:00pm) on the following day:- October 8 A Rotarian from the sponsor Club has to be present at each of these Board meetings so if any of our members (only need one) are able to attend on these dates would they please advise John Barnes. District 9810 News ROTARY FOUNDATION INFORMATION SEMINAR Dear Presidents, Secretaries and Assistant Governors of Southern and Central Clusters, The Rotary Club of Beaumaris has been requested to organise the Cluster Rotary Foundation Information Seminar. This seminar should be a must for: Club Presidents Presidents Elect Foundation Committee Chairs and Committee Members Club International Committee Chairs and Committee Members Club Community Service Committee Chairs and Committee Members Any other Rotarians interested in the activities of the Rotary Foundation. Details of the event are: Thursday September 19th Commencing at 6.30pm for 7pm Concluding at 9pm Venue: Victoria Golf Club Park Road, Cheltenham (Mel: 86 F2) Cost $35 drinks at bar prices Bookings need to be made and paid for by Wednesday September 11th. No refunds or additional bookings can be made after this date. There WILL NOT be a cash desk at the function. Please direct all enquiries to me. We all look forward to seeing you all on September 19 th. Martin Fothergill Director Foundation Rotary Club of Beaumaris fothersmj@bigpond.com M: nd September 2013 Page 5 of 13 Volume 48, Number 10

6 Rotaract Club of Monash Club Meeting Details: The Club meets on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the Month at 7:30pm Mulgrave Neighbourhood House Mackie Road, Mulgrave (Melways 80C3) Upcoming Rotaract Events: September 18-Raid on Peninsula Rotaract Club (Please note we will not be meeting at Mulgrave Neighbourhood House) Rotaract Roster: Date Rotarian to Visit 4 th September John Barnes 2 nd October Sha Rijal If you cannot attend on the night you are rostered, please organise a replacement to take your place. Upcoming Events in Monash Man Matters! Friday, 20 September, 10am-2pm A FREE forum about MEN at work, rest and play! Talk to clubs and organisations that run events for men Hear about current health initiatives Learn about volunteering, Men's Sheds, fitness and leisure opportunities 'Strong for Life' demonstration Try Tai Chi Cooking class Lunch Great door prizes Clayton Community Centre, 9-15 Cooke Street *free parking RSVP by 17 September Ph: E: colinb@monash.vic.gov.au Upcoming Events in Kingston Attracting Birds, Butterflies and Lizards to your garden Sat 7 September :00 AM - 12:00 PM Join guest speaker La Trobe University's Wildlife Sanctuary Ecologist as he shares how to attract biodiversity into your backyard. Find out about Council's support for landholders in the Green Wedge who would like to attract native wildlife into their gardens. Learn about "Locals Creating Wildlife Passages" project involving 25 schools, kindergartens and retirement villages in Kingston, Glen Eira and Bayside areas. Contact: Donna or Kath on or ourplace@kingston.vic.gov.au 2 nd September 2013 Page 6 of 13 Volume 48, Number 10

7 Where other Clubs Meet A Rotarian can attend the weekly meeting of any Rotary club around the world. This is a make-up and counts as attendance credit when you are not able to attend a meeting of your own club. Details for all District 9810 clubs can be obtained in the district directory or website Details for clubs around the world are available in the RI Directory (held by the club secretary) and on the RI website ( Reminders Please ensure that the club is aware if you will be missing a meeting. Contact Ralph Zuccaro on by 4 pm on the day of the meeting, if you are not going to be present. Contributions for inclusion into the Bulletin should be passed to michaele@netspace.net.au by Thursday evening of each week. Please remember if you cannot perform your rostered job, it is your duty to find a replacement to take your place. Joke of the Week A group of women were at a seminar on "How to live in a loving relationship with your husband." The women were asked, "How many of you love your husband?" All the women raised their hands. Then they were asked, "When was the last time you told your husband you loved him?" Some women answered today, some yesterday, some couldn't remember. The women were then told to take out their cell phones and text their husband: "I love you, sweetheart." The women were then told to exchange phones and to read aloud the text message responses. Here are some of the replies: 1. Who is this? 2. Eh, mother of my children, are you sick? 3. I love you too. 4. What now? Did you crash the car again? 5. I don't understand what you mean? 6. What did you do now? 7.?!? 8. Don't beat about the bush, just tell me how much you need? 9. Am I dreaming? 10. If you don't tell me who this message is actually for, someone will die. 11. I thought we agreed we would not drink during the day. 12. Your mother is coming to stay, isn't she?? 2 nd September 2013 Page 7 of 13 Volume 48, Number 10

8 Rotary International News Rotary approves $500,000 emergency grant for Somalia A child receives the oral polio vaccine during an immunization campaign. As of 14 August, 110 cases of wild poliovirus have been reported in the Horn of Africa. Photo Credit: Iman Morooka/UNICEF Rotary has approved a $500,000 Rapid Response grant to the World Health Organization (WHO) to address a recent polio outbreak in Somalia. The outbreak occurred in the Banadir region of Somalia, where a large number of children had not been vaccinated against polio due to inaccessibility. As of 14 August, 110 cases of wild poliovirus have been reported in the Horn of Africa 100 cases in Somalia and 10 in Kenya. This is the first outbreak in Somalia since 2007 and in Kenya since The Rotary grant will cover operational costs, including human resources, training, and transportation of health workers, aimed at immunizing children under 10 in all accessible areas of Somalia in August. To date, five vaccination campaigns have been held in Somalia, three in Kenya, two each in Ethiopia and Yemen, and one in Djibouti. Additional campaigns are planned through the end of the year. Drawing on lessons learned from previous polio outbreaks, the first vaccination campaign was carried out within a week after the first case was confirmed. Until polio transmission is interrupted in the endemic countries, outbreaks such as the one in Somalia are to be expected, says Dr. Hamid Jafari, director of Polio Research and Operations at WHO. So long as the budget for the new Polio Eradication and Endgame Strategic Plan is fully funded, we re well-equipped to pursue endemic and outbreak priorities simultaneously. Rotary s emergency funding for responses to polio outbreaks in Somalia and other countries has been critical to ensuring that immunization activities proceed without interruption, thereby minimizing the risk of the disease s further international spread. In addition, the governments of the United Kingdom and Japan recently announced financial commitments of $15.3 million and $1.3 million, respectively, to fund similar emergency vaccination campaigns in the Horn of Africa. 2 nd September 2013 Page 8 of 13 Volume 48, Number 10

9 The United Nations has warned that without further intervention, polio could quickly develop into an epidemic across East Africa and put countless lives at risk. The UK s assistance will allow WHO to immunize 6.1 million people most at risk from the disease in Somalia, northern Kenya, and other countries in the region. This new funding is in addition to a $457 million pledge to the Global Polio Eradication Initiative in April. Japan s emergency grant will pay for more than 5 million doses of oral polio vaccine for supplementary immunization activities in November and December, expected to reach more than 2.8 million children under nd September 2013 Page 9 of 13 Volume 48, Number 10

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11 The Rotary Club of Clayton invite you to a Fashion Parade Saturday 26 th October pm for 2pm start 1 Brian Court, Dingley Village RSVP 19 th October Bookings Essential Glenys Australian designed and made for the Australian Woman Sizes 6 to 28 Just $15 per head with drinks and afternoon tea provided All funds raised to be for Local Community Projects 2 nd September 2013 Page 11 of 13 Volume 48, Number 10

12 SALIVATE & EXPERIENCE AN ADVENTURE INTO NEPALESE CUISINE WHICH WILL TAKE YOUR TASTE BUDS TO THE TOP OF THE WORLD ENJOY FRIENDSHIP x ROTARY CLUB OF CLAYTON invites you to join us for a NEPALESE NIGHT Join us on Saturday 28th September pm for 7-00 pm Clarinda Community Centre Viney Street, Clarinda Cost $30-00 per person, BYO BUFFET DINNER & DESSERT Proceeds of the Night to assist in the construction of an Aged Care Facility in Nepal. For bookings please contact: SHA RIJAL Tel: TOM PORTELLI Tel: RSVP 21st September nd September 2013 Page 12 of 13 Volume 48, Number 10

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