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What’s  happening  at  Ascot  Rotary  Club?    

On  Saturday  Night  the  Ascot  Rotary  Club  had  a  joint  celebration  we  combined  our  changeover  with  our  50th  Birthday  Celebration  it   was   a   momentous   night   and   even   featured   a   link   with   the  historic  Apollo  Moon  Landing  fifty  years  ago.  

The   “Mistress   of   Ceremonies”   for   the   night  was   Past   President  Dianne  Reed.    

Di   did   a  magnificent   job   and   kept   everyone   on   his   or   her   toes  with   a  mini   “quiz   night”   format,   you   had   a   choice   to   answer   a  question   on   the   moon   landing   or   the   history   of   our   club.  Needless  to  say  if  you  got  your  answer  right  or  wrong  you  paid  up!    

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

       

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

     

As   is   the  custom,  Dianne   introduced  and  

BOARD  MEMBERS  2018-­‐19    President:    Hugh  Langridge    Vice  Pres.:    Aidan  Wood    Pres.  Elect:      Secretary:  Michelle  Kendall    Treasurer:    Joanna  Kendall  Foundation:  Hugh  Langridge  Exec  Secretary:    Hugh  Langridge  Membership:    Hugh  Langridge  Club  Service:    Rosslyn  McLernon  International:    Mike  Bermann  Youth:    Stuart  Rutter  Vocational:  Stuart  Rutter  Community:    Michelle  Kendall  Bulletin  Editor:  Ron  Alexander  Attendance:    Gren  Courtland  

WEB  LINKS:  Club  website:    www.ascotrotary.org.au    Club  Facebook  page:    www.facebook.com/AscotRotary    Bricktober  website:    www.bricktober.info    Bricktober  Facebook:    www.facebook.com/Bricktober.Perth    District  9465:    http://rotary9465.org.au    Rotary  International:  https://www.rotary.org    

ROTARY CLUB OF ASCOT Chartered  26  February  1969                                              District  9465

We  meet  at  Ingot  Hotel    285  Great  Eastern  Hwy,  Belmont  Western  Australia,  6104  

On  2nd  and  4th  Tuesday’s  at  7:00  am  for  7:30  am  start  and  finished  by  8:30  am.    

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As  is  the  custom,  Dianne  welcomed  our  distinguished  guests  and  all  members  and  partners:  

Past  District  Governor  Hugh  Langridge  and  wife  Karon  Past  District  Governor  and  past  Ascot  Rotarian  Paul  Gianatti  and  his  wife  Doreen.  Past  District  Governor  and  past  Ascot  Rotarian  Jodie  Sparks.  Welcome  also  to  Assistant  Governor  Rick  Sneeuwjagt  and  his  partner  Mandy.    Dianne  extended  a  very  special  welcome  to  all  present  and  past  Ascot  Rotarians,  their  partners,  friends  and  family  members  who  attended  this  historic  meeting.    On  behalf  of  our  absentee  President,  Aidan  Wood  and  President  Elect  Hugh  Langridge,  Dianne  welcomed  us  all   to  the   Ascot   Rotary   Club   Birthday   Dinner;   and   Handover   Ceremony;   as   we   move   from   the   2018/19   year   to   the  2019/2020  Rotary  year.      Absent  friends  were  acknowledged  with  a  special  mention  by  Di.  Sadly  this  year  we  have  lost  three  of  our  members  and  a  close  friend  of  our  Rotary  club.    I  would  like  to  acknowledge  them  and  ask  that  we  remember  the  amazing  things  they  have  done  for  Rotary  over  their  time  with  us:    Fred  Rae    Glenys  Stephenson    Brian  Webster    And  Geoff  Malthouse,  husband  of  past  member  Ronnie  Malthouse.    We  thank  them  sincerely  for  their  contributions  and  may  they  rest  in  Peace.      

RI  President  Mark  Maloney’s  message  was  received:  

Rotary  Connects  the  World  

“Rotary  allows  us  to  connect  with  one  another,  in  deep  and  meaningful  ways,  across  our  differences.      It  connects  us  with  people  we  would  never  otherwise  have  met,  who  are  more  like  us  than  we  ever  could  have  known.    It  connects  us  with  our  communities,  to  professional  opportunities,  and  to  the  people  who  need  our  help.      

All  of  us  are  in  Rotary  together,  whoever  we  are,  wherever  we  are  from,  whatever  language  we  speak  or  traditions  we  follow.  

We  are  all  connected  to  one  another  —  part  of  our  communities  and  members  not  only  of  our  clubs,  but  also  of  the  global  community  to  which  we  all  belong.”  

 Dianne  then  presented  a  message  from  President  Aidan:    “President  Aidan  has  asked  that  he  be  remembered  to  us  all  tonight.    Currently  he  and  his  wife  Tania  are  in  Tasmania  where  Tania  has   taken  up  physiotherapy  contract   in   the  Hobart  area.    He  hopes   that   the  dinner   tonight   is  a  huge  success  and  he  is  disappointed  that  he  is  not  here  with  us  tonight.        He  asked  that  his  special  thanks  be  passed  onto  the  current  Board  for  their  efforts  in  supporting  him  during  the  year  and  to  all  members  of  the  club  who  have  stepped  up  in  his  absence.  Certificates  of  Appreciation  on  behalf  of  President  Aidan  were  presented  to  the  2018-­‐2019  Board  Members.      

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 Aidan  particularly  wanted  to  acknowledge  the  work  of  one  member,  Stephen  Kendall  for  his  services  to  the  District  programs,  in  particular,  to  RYLA  and  RYPEN”.    Stephen  Kendall  was  then  asked  by  Dianne  to  come  forward  and  accept  a  certificate  from  Past  District  Governor  Robyn  Yates  in  her  appreciation  for  all  the  work  that  he  has  done  in  these  areas.    Aidan  acknowledged   the   contribution   that   retiring  member  Roma  Gehringer  has  made   to   the   club  over   the  years  that  she  has  been  a  member  and  he  hopes  that  Roma  will  stay  in  touch  and  was  thanked  for  all  her  efforts.  Additionally,  Aidan  especially  requested  Dianne  to  acknowledge  Christine  Goss  who  has  put  in  a  huge  effort  to  plan  and   promote   Bricktober   in   the   past   and   provide   support   to   other   directors   in   various   roles   that   they   assumed.    Christine  was  wished  all  the  very  best  and  Aidan  hopes  that  she  along  with  Roma  will  stay  in  touch  with  their  Rotary  family.    In  Aidan’s  closing  comments  he  would  like  to  thank  all  members  of  the  club  for  their  support  and  he  believes  that  fellowship   is  one  of  the  main  driving  forces  behind  the  success  of  this  club.    He  wishes  us  all   the  very  best  for  the  next  Rotary  year  and  looks  forward  to  joining  us  again  when  they  get  back  to  Perth.    If  you  would  like  to  see  Aidan’s  complete  report,  please  read  it  in  the  Annual  Report.        Presentations:    Paul  Harris  Fellow    President  Hugh  presented  two  very  deserving  recipients  of  this  prestigious  award  to  Gren  Courtland  and  wife  Jill  for  completing  fifty  successful  years  as  a  Charter  Member  and  Partner  to  the  Rotary  Club  of  Ascot.    Rotary  Foundation  Past  District  Governor  Hugh  Langridge  made  presentations   to   those  who  have  contributed  $100  Australian   to   the  Rotary  Foundation.    Bulletin  Editor    Michelle  Kendall  was  recognised  for  an  amazing  job  of  keeping  us  informed  and  making  sure  we  are  reminded  of  our  next  meetings  and  programs.  Michelle  was  given  a  complete  copy  of  the  2018-­‐2019  Ascot  Bulletin.    100%  Attendance  Awards    Michelle  Kendall  and  Hugh  Langridge  received  recognition  for  their  100%  attendance.    Ascot  Rotarian  of  the  year  This  esteemed  award  was  presented  to  Stephen  Kendall  for  his  untiring  work  in  supporting  the  club  and  particularly  with  his  work  of  the  very  successful  Bricktober  Event.      A  REFLECTION  OF  THE  YEAR  Dianne  described  some  of  the  things  that  Ascot  Rotarians  do  and  do  well.  It  is  important  to  celebrate  the  great  things  we  have  done.    We  love  to  enjoy  good  food  and  good  fellowship  and  managed  to  do  that  a  number  of  times  this  past  year;  the  District  Governor’s  Dinner  with  District  Governor  Robyn  at  the  Italian  Club;  an  acknowledgement  dinner  for  those   who   worked   at   Bricktober;   our   usual   Christmas   function   and   a   number   of   social   breakfasts   interspersed  between   our   formal   meetings.     All   were   great   opportunities   for   getting   together,   enjoying   being   together   and  learning  more  about  each  other.  Bricktober  has  been  our  number  one  fund  -­‐  raiser  for  the  past  few  years  now  and  the  number  one  project  that  all  members  have  been  involved   in  during  the  year.     It   is  an  amazing  weekend  with  some  incredible  results,  not   least  the  looks  on  the  faces  of  the  people,  young  and  old  who  are  seeing  the  displays  for  the  first  time.    Aidan  would  like  to  thank  everyone  involved  in  the  event  and  he  loved  the  way  that  it  brought  us  all  together  for  the  weekend,  tiring  though  it  might  have  been.      

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The   2019-­‐2020   incoming   President   Induction   ceremony   was   then   performed   with   Assistant   Governor   Rick  Sneeuwjagt   carrying   out   the   President   Induction   Charge   of   Hugh   Langridge,   Past   District   Governor   and   Ascot  Rotarian  becoming  Rotary  Club  of  Ascot’s  new  President.    President  Hugh  was  congratulated  and  introduced  the  2019-­‐2020  Rotary  Theme,  ROTARY  CONNECTS  THE  WORLD    President  Hugh  presented  the  following  members  of  the  incoming  Board  to  the  meeting:    Michael  Metcalf  (incoming  President  on  his  return)  Aidan  Wood  (Vice  President)  Roma  Gehringer  (Minutes  Secretary)  Michelle  Kendall  (Admin  Secretary  and  Community  Services)  Joanna  Kendall  (Treasurer)  Hugh  Langridge  (Foundation  and  Executive  Secretary)  Ros  McLernon  (Club  Services)  Mike  Bermann  (International  Services)  Stuart  Rutter  (Vocational/Youth  Services)      The  formal  part  of  the  meeting  was  concluded  with  the  Rotary  Charge  read  by  Ron  Alexander      

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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PROGRAM 2018-2019 - CLUB ROSTER Please  note  the  following  dates  and  advise  Michelle  Kendall  of  details  of  your  Guest  Speaker  and  Topic  

or  advise  promptly  if  the  dates  are  unsuitable.  

Date   Welcoming   Venue   Host  Chair   Speaker  and  Topic  30  July  2019    

Ron  Alexander  Ingot  Hotel,  285  Great    Eastern  Highway  Belmont  

Hugh  Langridge   Planning  the  Future  

6th  August                    No  Meeting      13th  August   Mike  Bermann   Ingot  Hotel      20th  August     No  Meeting      27th  August   Michelle  Kendall   Ingot  Hotel      10rd  September       Meeting  with  District  

Governor    

17rd  September     No  Meeting      

24th  September     Ingot  hotel      

     

22  August  2019   Mock  Interviews  Belmont  City  College  10  September  2019   Meeting  with  District  Governor  27-­‐29  Sept.  2019   RYPEN   RYPEN    12-­‐13  October  2019    Ascot’s  Bricktober  Curtin  Stadium  Bentley   Ascot’s  Bricktober  2019    at  Curtin  Stadium,  Bentley  1118  January  2020   RYLA      

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

What’s  on  this  coming  next  Week:  

Meeting  at  Ingot  Hotel.  

 

 

 

MORE DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

MEMBERS  IN  FOCUS    BIRTHDAYS:  Gerry  McLernon    7  July  Michael  Metcalf    8  July  Jeffrey  Stephenson   17  July  Robyn  Metcalf     29  July      

ROTARY  ANNIVERSARIES:  Hugh  Langridge   28  years                    1  July  1991  Joanna  Kendall     19  years                      1  July  2000  Fiona  Beermier                                1  year                            10  July  2018  Stuart  Rutter                                        1  year                            10  July  2018  

 Norm  Bell     1970  –  1971        Hugh  Langridge   2004  –  2005        Paul  Gianatti                2006  –  2007    Jodie  Sparks                    2011  –  2012  

                                                                                   

   

 

CLUB  BANK  ACCOUNT  :       BSB:  036-­‐078   ACCOUNT  NO:      494404    

COMMUNITY  BANK  ACCOUNT:       BSB:  036-­‐078   ACCOUNT  NO:      494420    

CHARITABLE  TRUST  ACCOUNT:       BSB:  036-­‐046   ACCOUNT  NO:      156996  

DISTRICT  GOVERNORS  WHO  HAVE    

COME  FROM    ASCOT  ROTARY  CLUB:  

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Applications  for  RYLA  (Rotary  Youth  Leadership  Awards)  for  2020  are  open  now.  

 This   is  an   intensive  eight  -­‐day  program  designed  for  18  –  28  year  olds  with   leadership  potential  designed  to  bring  participants  out  of  their  comfort  zone  and  challenge  them  to  think  out  side  the  square.  

I  you  have  any  one  you  would  like  to  nominate  please  speak  to  Stuart  Rutter.    

The  program  is  held  at  the  Serpentine  Camping  Centre  commencing  Saturday  11  January  2020.  

 

Applications  for  RYPEN  (Rotary  Youth  Program  of  Enrichment)  for  27th  –  29th  September  2019  

If  you  know  of  anybody  aged  14  –  17  years  of  age  who  is    

• Wanting  an  opportunity  to  develop  and  challenge  themselves  • Looking  to  develop  self  esteem  and  confidence  • Interested  in  developing  skills  including  leadership,  teamwork,  communication  • Wanting  to  build  a  network  of  young  people  and  to  make  new  friends  • Excited  for  a  weekend  of  fun  

Encourage  them  to  apply  to  go  to  camp.  

If  you  know  of  a  suitable  applicant  please  contact  Stuart  Rutter    

 

Belmont  City  College  

Mock  Interviews  are  on  again  on  Thursday  22August.  

There  are  33  students  who  will  present  themselves  for  interview.  

If  you  are  able  to  assist  a  package  will  be  provided  on  each  student  and  your  assessment  will  provide  valuable  feedback  to  students  on  how  to  go  about  successfully  applying  for  a  job.  

In  the  past  our  Club  has  supported  this  program  and  members  found  it  very  rewarding  to  meet,  interview  and  give  students  feedback  on  their  effort  to  prepare  for  the  workforce.