No May 2017 President Max. Rotary International President John F Germ. Rotary Club of Chattanooga. Coming Events

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1 The Rotary Club of Kwinana Inc. District 9465 Western Australia Chartered: 22 April 1971 Team President Max Bird Secretary Brian McCallum Treasurer Bob Cooper Attendance this week Total Members 31 Apologies Make-up Attended Honorary Member 1 LOA 2 Guests Visitors Partners Facts & Figures Raffle Heads & Tails Bulletin No May 2017 President Max Greetings to all, There is an age-old maxim of A change is as good as a holiday. Quite relevant for us this week; whilst two parties from our club were away working on projects in Timor and Indonesia, a number of us remaining members and partners enjoyed a great night of fellowship on Monday evening at the Steel Tree Restaurant in Baldivis. As usual the Steel Tree top quality cuisine, with the bonus of 50% discount for the second main meal when ordering in pairs. It was especially pleasing to have Barry Winmar s entire family join us for the evening. With families being so busy these days with their multitude of weekly activities, bringing the whole family together for a Monday night gathering was most impressive! Our overseas workers appear to have fully immersed themselves in their respective projects, judging by the photos that have appeared on social media. The local residents all appear to be very welcoming and thankful to the gentlemen. Shall look forward to hearing further details when they have returned. A special congratulations is due to our friend Wayne Milnes from the Rotary Club of Rockingham. It has just been announced by DG Linda McLerie that Wayne will be the District Governor for Rotary District Over the years Wayne has held a number of significant positions, including Club President, District Secretary, and Assistant Governor. No doubt he will do a wonderful job as District Governor. We wish Wayne and Suzanne all the very best for their preparations over the next two years. Birthdays Anniversary If you had any we hope you had a good day Rotary International President John F Germ Rotary Club of Chattanooga District Governor Linda McLerie Coming Events May Rotary Youth Service Month Mon 15 May Mon 22 May Mon 29 May Restaurant Steel Tree Restaurant Club Meeting Vocational Visit to Independent Living Centre Club Meeting June Rotary Fellowship Month Meets Monday 6 for 6.30pm At Rotary Hall Brownell Crescent, Medina Visitors always welcome Mon 5 June WA Day Public Holiday no meeting Attendance Officer: Greg Williams Apologies by Saturday pm please

2 Club President Max Bird President s Pen President s Report 1. Thank you to James, Edd & Bob T and all the helpers for another successful Bunnings sausage sizzle; it is a credit to all concerned. 2. I also believe the Wellard Markets went off well on Sunday, and again thanks to Chris, John and all the volunteers that helped out on the day. 3. Thanks to James we had another great article in the Kwinana Courier; if anyone needs a copy see Bob Cooper he may lend you one out the 500 he has! 4. I also believe the District training (C.O.T.S) was informative, and thank you to all that attended. 5. Foundation Grants Seminar and C.O.T.S: myself and Bob Cooper will attend the sessions in Esperance on May 28 th after our return from Timor-Leste (yes, we are still speaking to each other). 6. Directors and Service Managers: your budget for the Rotary year is now due. 7. District Grants are now open for applications and your Board has the forms if you wish to apply. International The International Committee is carrying out the following: Bob Cooper and myself are in Timor-Leste from the 7 th May to the 20 th May, and all is going well for the two grumpy old men. Two projects have now been completed : Running tap water into the sisters house at Tutuala, and an extra 570,000litres of water (it s a big tank!) including an alternative water supply to the Don Bosco Ag School at Fuiloro. I will be the guest speaker at Rotary Club of Kojonup 1 st June Rotary Club of Rockingham 19 th June Rotary Club of Mandurah City 26 th June

3 Club Service: PP Mike Nella A good night at the Steel Tree Restaurant. Welcome to members and guests. Bread Roster: reminder to all members to check the schedule. Club Changeover Night will be held on Saturday 8 July 2017 at the Darius Wells Centre (Ken Jackman Room); cost to be $40 per head. Secretary: PP Brian McCallum Inward Correspondence: COK RSL Sub-Branch. Letter of appreciation for ANZAC Gunfire Breakfast. Vinnies Good Works. Request for Donation. (In Annual Donations) Medic Alert. Request for Donation. Australian Rotary Health. (In Annual Donations) Conoco Phillips Science Experience. (Application from Local Student) COK. Trading in Public Places Licence Renewal RDU Supplies. Database Update. Tranby College. Request for Donation The School of St Yared. Request for Donation. Outward Correspondence: None this week A reminder to everyone to forward their RSVPs to Club changeover as soon as possible!!! Treasurer: PDG Bob Cooper No report

4 Dinner at Steel \ Tree Restaurant

5 Club Projects Director PDG John Iriks PDG John Iriks PP Ian Critchley PP Edd Samut Club Projects Director Foundation Membership Project Director s Report Michael Metcalf Community PP Genevieve Carr Vocational Community The Club BBQ at Bunnings, Rockingham, yesterday was successful, making a profit after expenses of $ Thanks to the following members and partners for their assistance with the preparation on Wednesday afternoon and with staffing the BBQ yesterday: Edd Samut, Michael Metcalf, Chris & John Iriks, Eric Blogg, Bob & Jo Thompson, Brian Thompson, Matthew White, Rob Greenslade, Lorraine Lucas. Village Markets at Wellard on Sunday 14 May went off successfully. Thanks to members and partners who gave up their time on Mother s Day to assist with the event: John & Chris Iriks, Edd Samut, Greg Williams, Matthew & Betty White, Norm Mulcahy, Genevieve Carr, Bob & Jo Thompson, Lorraine Lucas, Michael Metcalf, Eric & Gladys Blogg Vocational Vocational Visit to the Independent Living Centre in Cockburn on Monday 29 May from 11am until 12 noon. The address is 11 Wentworth Parade, Success (close to Gateways Shopping Centre). Following the visit we can go out for lunch in Cockburn (e.g. The Gate, Dome café). Pres. Max Bird International Youth RYPEN weekend took place from Friday 12 May until Sunday 14 May. Heard word from one of our applicants that it was a very successful event. Lorraine Lucas Youth Membership No report Foundation No report Public Relations No report PP James Sharkey Public Relations Visit your club webpage. or type Kwinana Rotary Club into Google

6 Fine Session No fines this week Surely we can find something in this photo that s worth fining next week! "Endemic countries are down to three Afghanistan, Nigeria and Pakistan and 2016 saw the lowest ever number of children paralyzed by polio in history."

7 Personality of the Week Cathy Sharkey Name: Cathy Sharkey Place of Birth: Dublin, Ireland Favourite food: Salmon steak Favourite movie/tv program: Mary Poppins/Criminal Minds Hobbies: Card-making, reading, walking, Sudoku, jigsaws Who you admire: Rosie Batty Best present ever received: Diamond ring for 40 th wedding anniversary What you dislike most in life: Dishonest people Most exciting/memorable day of life: Wedding Day What you know now that you wish you knew at 16: Life in general!

8 Guest Speaker What is RYPEN? RYPEN stands for Rotary Youth Programme of Enrichment, which through a weekend live-in seminar for up to 45 participants, aims to create in young adults an awareness of their place in and responsibility towards society. Participants are sponsored and paid for (at a cost of around $295 pp) by the many Rotary Clubs within District 9464 who see RYPEN as a great opportunity to demonstrate their commitment to youth in their community. Who Should Apply? Teenagers between fourteen and seventeen years of age who have not yet experienced leadership positions, but who have the potential to benefit from such exposure. What Does RYPEN Offer? Increased motivation and improved life skills Better self image and more pride in self An understanding of how to set and achieve goals The confidence to overcome failure and take control of one s future An opportunity to challenge personal boundaries. What Does it Involve? RYPEN is an intensive programme which includes developing and implementing problem-solving skills. At the same time participants from different backgrounds are interacting with each other and improving their teamwork skills. Activities may include a low ropes course, a team-building course, workshops, games and more done in an informal atmosphere, where questions and debate are encouraged. Where is it held? Rotary District 9465 holds its RYPEN camp at the Baptist Churches of WA-Serpentine Camping Centre, 22 Transit Road, Jarrahdale WA. When is it held? Rotary District 9465 holds its RYPEN camps during May and September. *Acknowledgment to Rotary Club of Applecross for information

9 Our International Workers Max and Bob Cooper are hard at work in Timor, whilst Mike Nella and Steve Castelli are doing great things in Indonesia. Good to see the workers enjoying a meal at some stage! Makeup opportunities Rockingham: Monday 6pm for 6.30 Ocean Clipper Inn Palm Beach: Wednesday 6pm for 6.30 Ocean Clipper Inn Cockburn Thursday 7.15am for 7.30 Cockburn Seniors Centre Fremantle Wednesday 6pm for 6.30 Villa Roma 12 High Street Fremantle Byford & Districts Monday 6.15pm for 6.45 Byford Tavern, South W Hwy Rotary Club of Kwinana Inc Contributions welcome: gendam@bigpond.net.au