September - New Generations Month

Eric Sadlowski - Computing

Eric gave a very knowledgeable and competent talk about computers. He mentioned the prevalence of computers in society today – in lap tops, PC’s, ipads, phones, watches, GPS units and in much of our household electrical appliances. Computers are a tool to make life easier for us, but there are risks involved which need to be addressed, Eric discussed risk mitigation – the importance of backing up data, internet security and passwords, as well as

storage of files and data in separate storage devices, aside from the computer. He touched on the prevalence of information and identity theft, internet security required for online financial transactions and using a ‘password manager’. The editor was very impressed with Eric’s skill in using his ipad to send information to the data projector by wireless. Alan was very impressed with Eric’s ability to pull up an article via google on a recently deceased singer, and commented “I will just have to get one of those things”. Chairman Wally thanked Eric for his talk and presented him with a bottle of the President’s muscat.

International Toast – Rotary Club of Corowa Rtn Stephen proposed we toast ourselves as an example of a happy and hard working Club.

Attendance President Gary welcomed Honorary Rotarians Robert & Janet and Friend of Rotary Oliver Raschke. With all the travellers returned , we reached a percentage of 87.5% with no birthdays.

Bulletin September 14, 2017- Volume 79 - Issue 11

2017-18 President

Gary Poidevin OAM

District Governor Bernie Bott

Rotary

International President

Ian H.S, Riseley

Program & Roster

Corowa RSL Club

September 21,

2017

Assembly

Chairman President Gary

Treasurer

Wally C

Grace Paul Miegel

Loyal Toast Meredith M

International Toast

Bill B

Rotary Information Stephen A

Sergeant’s Help

Ian B (transferred from Chair for tonight)

Bulletin Editor

Margaret Brown grmibrown@hotmail.com

02 6032 7345

President Gary and DG Bernie Bott congratulate Eric on the launch of the

new Corowa Wahgunyah Mixed Probus Club.

News of Exchange Student Vera Vera has moved from hosts Gary and Chris to the home of Brydee Lavis – our outbound exchange for 2018. The Lavis family have driven up to the Gold Coast for a holiday – packed a bit like sardines in their car!!

During the previous week Graham and Margaret took Vera to Mt Pilot and the aboriginal rock paintings at the base. One highlight was spotting two brolgas at a local pondage, as well as admiring all the yellow wattle in the Chiltern Forest and the yellow canola in nearby paddocks.

Corowa Wahgunyah Mixed Probus Club On Tuesday morning the new Probus Club was launched in the presence of many interested folk. Representing Rotary, DG Bernie Bott joined with President Gary in congratulating Eric, the founding President. At our Club meeting Rtn Bill Bott was very complimentary of the function and expressed his congratulations on a job well done. The new Probus Club has started with about 35 members.

Rotary Graces

Oh Lord, the giver

of all good, We thank you for

our daily food. May Rotary friends and Rotary ways Help us to serve you all our days.

Amen

..........................

For good food, For good

fellowship. And the

opportunity for service in Rotary, We give thanks.

Amen

..........................

Today we are thankful for all we’ve received.

However we live, we firmly believe All is a blessing

that we must pass on

No matter our status or where we

have gone. Kindness and

generosity are what we impart

Showing the world what’s in Rotary’s

heart.

Announcements

1. On to Conference: Rtn Graham mentioned that the early bird booking for

Conference ends 30th September. He also outlined two of the keynote speakers will be The Hon Tim Fischer – who needs no introduction – and Dr Priscilla Rogers - a Health care Manager at IBM Research. She was dux of Yarrawonga HS and a Rotary Exchange student in Germany. Gary would like the members to seriously consider attendance and he would love to see at least 10 couples registered.

2. Club Dinner Evening at Conference: Our Corowa Rotary Club will enjoy the Friday evening dinner on March 23rd, but the venue is proposed to be D’Amicos in Corowa.

3. Albury Rotary Club’s 90th Birthday Celebration: Saturday 4th November 4. Albury Race Meeting: to be held at Corowa tomorrow Friday 15th. Neil

and Ian B volunteered to man the horse gates from 11 am. 5. National Boys Choir: Meredith has been working hard on obtaining

sufficient billets, with several Rotary members doubling the number of boys they will host. Hosts will meet their billets at 4 pm at the back of the Odd Fellows Hall, return them for the concert that night and then be back in the morning by 9.00 am complete with cut lunches.

6. DIK Mexican Night: Thursday 12th October 6.30 for 7.00 at the home of Norm O – 170 Clarke St Howlong. This will be a TRANSFER MEETING and Partners are most certainly invited. Prizes will be awarded to the best dressed Mexicans! Members of Albury Rotary Clubs are invited also. Members with surname A-L please bring a salad and M-W please bring a sweet. Everyone BYO drinks and chair.

7. Club President 2018-19: Wally has unfortunately had to withdraw from the position of President Elect. Gary wanted members to seriously consider if they would / could step up to be President of the Club 2018-19.

8. Oliver Raschke: It was lovely to see Oliver once again, and he indicated he had really missed the Club. However, Oliver has been offered a position with Bega Cheese, which will necessitate re-locating to the South Coast of NSW

Winners are Grinners Eric (our speaker) drew out his own number to win the President’s muscat!!! Ian Brookes tried to find the joker in the pack, but could only find the 6 of Clubs.

Coming Events

21/09 - Assembly 25/09 – National Boys Choir 28/09 – Jeremy Scott – Heart Foundation $30 ph PARTNERS and

interested guests 12/10 – DIK Mexican Night @ Norm’s, Howlong PARTNERS

A-L Salad M_W Sweet BYO drinks and chair 15/10 – Karinyah Fete – BBQ 19/10 – HAT NIGHT – to raise money for Mental Health. $5 with hat, $10 without hat. Mental Health Week is 7-15th October 24/10 – World Polio Day - Invitation to join Wodonga West RC and Wodonga Central RC at Elgin’s Hotel in Wodonga 6.30 for 7.00. Guest speaker is District Foundation Chair David Cooke. This will be a transfer meeting. TUESDAY!! 4/11 – Albury Rotary Club’s 90th Birthday Celebration – our Club was Chartered by Albury Rotary Club 15/11 – WEDNESDAY – exchange visit with Rutherglen Rotary Club @ Rutherglen

Rotary 4 Way Test

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?

Annual Subscriptions This year’s subscriptions have been set at $240 per person. These can be paid on line with Reference: Subs and your surname Account Name: Rotary Club of Corowa BSB: 082 559 Account No: 692 592 173

Apologies and Programs

Rib Ticklers

Please remember to notify the Sergeant at Arms, Paul Miegel if you CAN NOT attend our weekly meetings or if you wish to bring any guests. If you are arranging a guest speaker, please advise Paul of the number of people attending and if they need the screen and projector. Paul can be contacted by: Phone or text on 0499 878 529 or email miegelpm@bigpond.com PLEASE NOTE THAT THE REPLY DETAILS HAVE CHANGED The deadline for replies continues to be 11 am on Thursday

Meeting Date Sep 28 Oct 05 Oct 12

Venue Corowa RSL Corowa RSL Norman’s home Howlong

Program Jeremy Scott Heart Foundation

Meredith Miegel – Atlanta Convention

Mexican Night BBQ With Albury Rotary Clubs

Chairman Howard S Graeme C Gail L

Treasurer Ian B Howard S Graeme C

Rotary Grace Wally C Ian B Howard S

Loyal Toast Paul Miegel Wally C Ian B

International Toast

Meredith M Paul Miegel Wally C

Rotary Information

Bill B

Meredith M – her talk will ALL be Rotary Information!!

Paul Miegel

Sergeants Help Stephen A Bill B Meredith M

Please arrange your own replacement

if you are unable to fulfill your roster duty.

Editorial Note: Please let the editor know if you intend being away for an extended period of time.

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