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New HorizonsThe Official Bulletin of the Rotary Club of Freshwater Bay Inc.

Letter From the Club President A roundup of the clubs activities. Page 1

InteractWhat is Interact. Page 2

Rotary Foundation Thought of the WeekThis week’s thought is about Matching Grants.Page 5

Peace Fellow ApplicantU p d a t e f r o m Afghanistan.Page 3

Aussie Alex Accepts his Award What has this Rotary Foundation Alumni been up to? Page 4

Great Australian Bike RidersLetter from the District Governor. Page 3

Volume 2, Issue 8 24th - 30th August 2009

PO Box 168, Nedlands, Western Australia, 6909 District 9450 ABN: 99 602 195 617

Letter From the Club PresidentDear Fellow Rotarians,

A damp, cool wintry evening on 20th August brought us in a string of apologies from many members who were feeling a little ‘under the weather’, plus several others who had other meetings and commitments. It did however find us with Ken as the only male member present amongst an otherwise ‘all ladies’ turnout. Despite the low numbers, the committees had worthwhile meetings.

The week commenced on Monday morning with a phone call from Rtn Bryant Stokes who has extremely generously offered to pay for the costs involved with establishing the RC of Freshwater Bay Foundation. A huge thank you to you Bryant on behalf of all members.

Climb for a Smile is on Sunday, 4th October and we are seeking members both to climb (and raise funds via sponsorship) and to assist at the Exit. Dir. Rob Rohrlach is working with Elizabeth, Andrea and Roger, plus making contact with the two young ladies from MLC the club sponsored to RYPEN – Emma Court and Jessica

Blades. At present volunteers for the ‘Exit’ are the Forsdyke’s, Enid and the Collins’. Director Rob would like to hear from any other members who can see their way clear to help. Books of Raffle tickets have been taken by Rob, Andrea and Sue and the club will make $70 from each book sold. All involved with the ‘Climb for a Smile’ do need to purchase T Shirts from the organisers. (Not able to wear Club T Shirts for this event).

PRID Ken is keen for the Club to start a Community based Interact Club of a Saturday. September is ‘New Generations’ Month so it would be a perfect time to

start some of the groundwork on this.

Roger Bayley, the Deputy Principal at Christ Church Grammar has offered a venue at the school for an Interact Club to meet. Further information in the Bulletin on Interact. Once again, if any members are prepared to be involved with this, PLEASE contact Rob and Ken.

RYDA – Rotary Youth Driver Awareness – is another youth project being looked at by the Projects Committee. It is a new project in the District this year having been very successful in NSW, SA, Queensland and Tasmania. Imagine how assisting our younger folk (16 and 17 year

www.climbforasmile.org.au

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olds) to become better people on the roads could improve the long term benefits to the community by reducing accidents, injuries and even deaths.

PRID Ken will be going to Wiluna with Rtn. Alan Stewart on 14th September to meet and talk with various people there to assess the feasibility of a modified GSE Team to Fiji and other ways of assisting the local aboriginals. Alan took more knitted items up to Wiluna last week and we’ve received a request for beanies/scarves in footy colours (Eagles, Dockers and Carlton) and lap rugs for the elderly. Enid Wall is going to see if she can find knitters for these at St Louis Village.

Rtn. Marcos has taken leave from the club until the end of the year as he is keen to set up a family style club south of the river, where members meet, perhaps of a weekend, with their children. He is working with D. 9460 to see if this can be brought to fruition. Every success to you Marcos and we look forward to seeing you from time to time at our various

events. Marcos is also working on a design for a pull up banner for the club as it is badly needed, particularly at the entrance to the Cafe on our meeting nights.

Rtn. Vicki Rasmussen reports that Jesper has recovered from his hip replacement and is now working in Mt. Tom Price, on what they hope is a short term (six month) basis. With working full time, two little girls and Jesper away, she is having difficulty making meetings so will be back with us as soon as Jesper is able to return to Perth. Look forward to having you back Vicki.

Yours in Rotary Service,

Di CollinsCharter President

Tri District Rotary Foundation Seminar

Attended by Claire, Daniel, Marcos and Di, with Ken presenting on PolioPlus and Matching Grants in the local Community, and Bill talking about the Alumni. 

InteractInteract is a Rotary-sponsored service club for young people aged from 14-17 years.   Interact gives young people an opportunity to participate in fun, meaningful service projects.  Interact clubs perform at least two projects a year, with one serving the community and the other furthering international understanding.  Along the way, Interactors develop their leadership skills and initiative while meeting new friends. 

Through their service activities, Interactors learn the importance of:

- developing leadership skills and personal integrity

- demonstrating helpfulness and respect for others

- understanding the value of individual responsibility and hard work

- advancing international u n d e r s t a n d i n g a n d goodwill

Interactors have access to the many resources of Rotary International and The Rotary F o u n d a t i o n p l u s administrative support available through Rotary International. 

Group Study Exchange Team ApplicantsThe Club is sponsoring Andrea Williams application for GSE and Andrea r e c o m m e n d e d t h e programme to one of her workmates, Kylie West.  The District GSE Committee has asked the RC of Freshwater Bay to also sponsor Kylie so Claire has been in communication with Kylie and has forwarded her completed application on to the District Committee.  Interviews will be on Saturday, 10th October and we wish both Andrea and Kylie every success with their applications.

Andrea was been along to the club on a couple of occasions, and we’ll arrange for Kylie to come along and introduce herself to everyone in the very near future.

The next GSE Team will be travelling to the Normandy area of France in May/June 2010.

Wiluna - Mother and Baby with baby clothes and blanket donated through Rotary

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West Side Story and PolioPlusOnce again, a huge thank you to Peter and Richard Symons for the opportunity to raise money for PolioPlus from ticket sales for West Side Story.  The amount raised was $760.   Also, sincere thanks again go to all members and friends who supported this event. 

Aged in the CommunityBryant Stokes suggested we look at possible projects to do with the elderly in our community.   Sue Hassell will investigate through the appropriate City of Nedlands Committee to see if they are aware of any needs that the club can look at meeting amongst the aged.  Ken has felt there are lonely seniors around who, particularly at Christmas, would benefit from a Christmas dinner being coordinated for a number of them to get together. This is just one idea.  If members know of needs or have other s u g g e s t i o n s , p l e a s e communicate with Sue and Rob. 

AnawimAlong with several other members, Jane Armstrong brought in donated goods last week for Anawim Aboriginal Refuge plus $400 in cash, donated by her church.   It was agreed at the Projects Committee meeting last Thursday that the cash would be used to purchase pyjamas and socks for the women.  Elizabeth

Bain has a wholesale contact for pyjamas which she will investigate, otherwise she will look at Kmart/Target.   Thank you to all members who have contributed in any way to this project. 

Peace Fellow Applicant - Rohallah HaidariAs nothing had been heard from Rohallah, currently in Afghanistan, for some time, Bill Hassell, who is his counsellor, phoned him early in the week and reported as follows.

“ I have just spoken on the telephone to Rohallah.

He suggests it is very dangerous in Afghanistan at the moment, the Taliban determined to disrupt the elections and bomb blasts every day.

He has to stay more or less at home.

He has not been able to travel into the middle country as he had planned.He does not have easy access to e-mail as he lives in the outer area.

Expects to come home as planned on 3rd September. Said has been "up and down".”

Thank you Bill for the update and we hope to reorganise a date for Rohallah to address the club once he is back in Perth.

Great Australian Bike RidersDear Fellow Rotarians, and Friends, Seven weeks into the new Rotary year and I am nearly half way through my official visits. What a wonderful variety of clubs and successful projects we have in D9450. Margaret and I are constantly amazed at how active some clubs are and that they have so many more ideas already mapped out for community projects.

Club Polo Shirts and CapsPolo Shirts are available in both Ladies and Mens sizes for $35.

Ladies Polo Shirt - www.auspirit.com/au/aspirit/productdetail.asp?ID=126

Mens Polo Shirt - www.auspirit.com/au.aspirit/productdetail.asp?ID=125

Caps are one size fits all for $17.60.Caps - www.headwear.com.au/hatDetails.cfm?prodID=53&prodCatID=2

Embroidery will be the Rotary Wheel and the wording “Rotary Club of Freshwater Bay”

Order forms are now available from Claire Forsdyke with orders to be placed by Thursday 3rd September 2009

District Governor’s VisitThursday, 1st October, 2009

Members, Spouses and Friends of the Club are invited to attend the Official Visit of the DG Geoff and Margaret Simpson.

This will be a dinner meeting 6:30pm for 7:00pm at a cost of $25.00 per person, with BYO wine.

RSVP to Daniel Forsdyke to indicate your attendance. Please note that payment will be collected prior to the night.

Note: Board members are requested to meet with DG Geoff at 5:30pm

Brunch at Bill & Sue Hassell’sSunday, 11th October, 2009

You are invited to attend a Brunch at Bill and Sue Hassell’s.

There is a cost of $10.00 per person to cover costs.

RSVP to Daniel Forsdyke to indicate your attendance. Please note that payment will be collected prior to the event.

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 This month is Membership Month. I have been heartened to be present for a number of new member inductions which are sorely need in some clubs after the annual June cull. I know the economic climate has affected some members and it is now time to show how the Family of Rotary can shine in adverse times. On the good news front:■   we have   13

excellent candidates for next year’s National Youth Science Forum,

■ the wonderful bunch of new inbound exchange students are with their first host parents, and

■ the Great Australian Bike Ride has hit town.

What a marvelous example of Rotarians demonstrating Service above Self. I encourage you to visit their website and read the rider profiles: www.greataustralianbikeride.org.au - truly inspiring.

A very special thank you to our country clubs, who gave the riders a really warm West Australian welcome. They all asked me to pass on their thanks for your hospitality and friendship. Next month we focus on New Generations and I

couldn’t think of a better way than to commit to supporting the Rotary Youth Driver Awareness init iative. Invitations to attend a RYDA event next Monday, 24th August have already been sent to Club Presidents. I hope to see many of you this Sunday at the Rotary Foundation Seminar. Please support it and learn something new.

Yours in Rotary Geoff Simpson, District 9450 Governor, 2009-10

Aussie Alex Accepts his AwardBy Dan Nixon and Arnold R. Grahl  Rotary International News

Former Rotary Foundation Ambassadorial Scholar Alex Buchanan realised Rotary's power to influence the world when he was working on a cooperative food research project between Australia and countries in south-east Asia.

“The level of cooperation between countries worked like a charm,” Buchanan told Foundation alumni during the Rotary Alumni Celebration on June 20.

“I looked around this very, very successful i n t e r n a t i o n a l cooperative, and out of the six global leaders running it, three were f o r m e r R o t a r y A m b a s s a d o r i a l Scholars.

“So I say, thank you to The Rotary Foundation for making this possible.”

A food technologist and member of the Rotary Club of Melbourne, Vic, Buchanan, 75, created the high-protein

Australian milk biscuit and high-energy biscuit, which are staples of his country's international food aid program. He also developed an affordable infant food made from rice and soy flour that is commercially produced in Thailand. In January, he was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia for his service to food science and technology and to the community.

For these and many other accomplishments, The Rotary Foundation presented Buchanan with its 2008-09 Global Alumni Service to Humanity Award at the 2009 RI Convent ion in Birmingham, England.

Buchanan's connection with Rotary began when he was a 1959-60 Ambassadorial Scholar studying agriculture and science at Iowa State University in the United States. He has since helped obtain Foundation Matching Grants on behalf of the Rotary Club of Melbourne for service projects in Cambodia, Timor-Leste, and India. A Paul Harris Fellow, he has also worked closely with Past RI President Royce Abbey in establishing the Royce and Jean Abbey Endowment Fund through the Foundation. The fund has provided scholarships to 10 students from developing countries for agricultural training in Australia since 2001.

“I was drawn to Rotary because it changed my life with the opportunity to work, travel, and study,” Buchanan said before the convention.

His favorite Rotary club project, which involved two other Australian clubs, created the East Timor Roofing Company and a campus for the Dili Institute of Technology in Baucau, Timor-Leste. The company was established by the Melbourne club and the Rotary Club of Doncaster, Vic, with financial support from the Rotary Club of Adelaide, SA, and the Shell Foundation.

“It now employs 15 people a n d i s o p e r a t i n g i n d e p e n d e n t l y a n d profitably,” Buchanan said. “We also started a revolving loan fund which helped more than 200 locals, mostly women, develop micro-enterprises in and around Baucau.” In addition to professional honours, Buchanan has received Rotary District awards for providing n o u r i s h m e n t i n underprivileged countries suffering from famine, as well as other service efforts. One other recognition is also especially precious.

“My father was a dairy factory manager in our small village and the outstanding c o m m u n i t y l e a d e r, ” Buchanan said.

“As a boy, I always felt that I was in his shadow. Later, I [worked] in Melbourne. I travelled extensively and became well known in the dairy industry throughout the state. One day, at a dairy industry conference, my dad was introduced as ‘Alex Buchanan's father.’

“The pride on his face was a revelation to me and a joy to behold.”

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BoardRotary Year 2009-10Di Collins — Presidentpresident@rotaryfreshwaterbay.org.au

Ken Collins — Vice President / Membership Directorvicepresident@rotaryfreshwaterbay.org.aumembership@rotaryfreshwaterbay.org.au

Simone Carot Collins — President Elect / Club Administration Directorpresidentelect@rotaryfreshwaterbay.org.au clubadmin@rotaryfreshwaterbay.org.au

Rajah Senitharajah — Treasurertreasurer@rotaryfreshwaterbay.org.au

Daniel Forsdyke — Secretarysecretary@rotaryfreshwaterbay.org.au

Rob Rohrlach — Projects Directorprojects@rotaryfreshwaterbay.org.au

Claire Forsdyke — International Directorfoundation@rotaryfreshwaterbay.org.au

Toni James — PR & Marketing Committee Directorpublicrelations@rotaryfreshwaterbay.org.au

Club DetailsRotary Club of Freshwater Bay Inc.PO Box 168, Nedlands, Western Australia, 6909

MeetingsThursday 5:45pm to 6:45pmCafe, Bethesda HospitalQueenslea DriveClaremont

Email president@rotaryfreshwaterbay.org.auPhone 08 9385 0471Fax 08 9385 0472

Website www.rotaryfreshwaterbay.org.au

Facebook http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=47737002646

Chartered 19 December 2008

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Date Name

27th August Rob Rohrlach

3rd September Jane Armstrong

10th September Enid Wall

Welcoming Roster

Program for August / SeptemberDate Details

27th August Susan Marie - UWA Extension Program

3rd September Melpo Economou - Peace Choir Project

10th September Rohland Hahnel

17th September Committee Meetings

24th September Margaret Stuart - Life and Times

The Rotary FoundationWeek 8: This week’s Rotary Foundation Thought is about Matching Grants. Rotary Clubs in Wisconsin, USA created the Power Flour Action Network to make an impact on the lives of infants and severely malnourished

children and adults. Power Flour has targeted malnourished populations in 65 countries to date, providing a very small amount of barley malt flour to cooked starchy staples, such as rice, wheat or maize.

The supplement helps digest the starch, converting it into sugars the body can absorb quickly and easily. The sugars power the body so

that it can grow and function. A Matching Grant from The Rotary Foundation has enabled Rotarians in Wisconsin to bring Power Flour to children in orphanages and feeding programs in Panama.

Rotarians in the Rotary del Norte club in Panama will carry out the distribution and training in Panama to reach up to 10,000 children in the

first year. Members of the Sturgeon Bay, WI, USA club are now working to develop a commercial model for PowerFlour so that it will become self-sustaining. Every Rotarian, Every Year – Nourishing bodies and minds.

Date Name

27th August Bill Hassell

3rd September Roh Siriwardena

Introduction

Date Name

27th August Margaret Stuart

3rd September Simone Carot Collins

Vote of Thanks