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Rotary Club of Doncaster Inc.

eBulletin

Monday, August 24, 2009 Club Web Site

Editor: Russell GurneyIf you have any comments orquestions, email the editor.

Future Speakers

Sep 2 2009DG David Forster "District News"

Sep 9 2009Eric Morgan "Franchising"

Sep 16 2009Esther Murray "MCHS"

Sep 23 2009Chris Potter "Life Talk"

Sep 30 2009Tony Neasmith

Upcoming EventsDistrict Seminar -MembershipAug 30 2009 - Aug 30 2009

Fundraising BBQ - DanMurphysSep 19 2009 - Sep 19 2009

YMCA Twylight Disco - FootyFeverSep 19 2009 - Sep 19 2009

District Seminar - NewGenerationsSep 27 2009

Manningham Community DayOct 11 2009

Fundraising BBQ - DanMurphysOct 17 2009 - Oct 17 2009

District Foundation SeminarOct 18 2009

Achievement ProgramOct 23 2009 - Oct 25 2009

Kerry Sipthorpe Trivia NightFundraiserOct 25 2009 - Oct 25 2009

Fellowship Event - DoncasterTheatreOct 31 2009

Fundraising BBQ - DanMurphysNov 21 2009 - Nov 21 2009

Fundraising BBQ - DanMurphysDec 19 2009 - Dec 19 2009

VOLUME 38 ISSUE 8

Next Meeting: Wednesday 6:00 PM for 6:30 PM

Beau Monde International, 934 Doncaster Road, Doncaster

26 AUG 2009 CLUB BIRTHDAY [Partner's Night]

Guest Speaker A Surprise!

Greeter and Set Up / Down Jack Tanner

Cash Desk John Shearer, Tony Robinson

Chair Tony Robinson / Chris Potter

PRESIDENT POTTER'S PROLOGUEby Chris Potter

Our Quote of the week "Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss you'll landamong the stars."

Our Membership Information evening was a fantastic success and thanks toeveryone involved, but particularly Paul Kounnas and the Membership Committeeand all those who spoke so eloquently about their Rotary experience and journey. The feedback from AG Geoff Roberts was very positive and the guests I spoke tovery much enjoyed the evening commenting on the warmth and friendship in theroom and a number are interested in joining with one definitely signing up so far. Just a few things worthy of mention:

Our next meeting on the 26 August is our birthday meeting and is a partner'snight and promises to be a fun packed night with a variety of things goingon, including a presentation from Sean Gurney on his RYLA experience, abrief presentation on the District Conference from Tony Monley atTemplestowe who is on the District Conference Organising Committee and asurprise birthday treat dreamed up by Tony Robinson.We are approaching the time when we need to establish a NominatingCommittee to put forward members for key Rotary positions next year and

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I'll be asking for representation from two members at the meeting nextweek.The Board met after the last meeting and the minutes will be circulated indue course - the Farmer's Market process is progressing with an applicationmade to Council to hold it at Finns Reserve. We have confirmed our input tothe Police Multicultural day on 11 October 2009, where we will have aninformation stall and will be doing the food. Request for support frommembers will be going out shortly.

The Ashes The Ashes is reaching a climax as I write and I have to try and not be too smug -just in case the near impossible happens and Australia score over 500 to win -needless to say with England's performance and my football team, Arsenal, beingtop of the Premier League at the moment I am pretty happy and probably in for afew more fines - is there a record for most fines served on a President? So with the Ashes over I need another theme for a few weeks and will start with abrief column on interesting facts and observations. Interesting Facts and Observations:

1. If a statue in the park of a person on a horse has both front legs in the air,the person died in battle. If the horse has one front leg in the air the persondied as a result of wounds received in battle. If the horse has all four legson the ground, the person died of natural causes.

2. Bulletproof vests, fire escapes, windshield wipers, and laser printers were allinvented by women.

3. Why does someone believe you when you say there are four billion stars,but check when you say the paint is wet?

I look forward to seeing as many of you as possible next Wednesday and in themeantime have a great week and remember The Future of Rotary is in Your Hands. Your PresidentChris Potter

ROTARY - 30 SECOND OVERVIEW: Rotary is a worldwide network of people who volunteer their time andtalents to support our local and international communities. Through sharing in Rotary you can develop broader friendships with localbusiness people, enhance personal and professional relationships andnetwork with others whilst having lots of fun and, importantly, returningsomething significant to the community.

CLUB MEETING 19 AUG 2009by Russell Gurney

Attendance: 79%; 15 Members; 10 Guests; 0 Makeups

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President Chris was warmly welcomed back after a period of illness and in turn,welcomed all Members, their guests and AG Geoff Roberts. Each member wasasked to introduce their guests and we specifically gave a RC Doncasterwelcome to: SC Liz Sidiropoulos, David Ellis, Cornelius Hickey, Geoff Boult, JanHeckscher, Jenny Jackson, Michelle Cray, Gillian Leach, Ravi Weeriamantryand Nick Baklis.

Chris reported that we had received a letter, the pledge of funds, and a bannerfrom our namesake in the UK, RC of Doncaster-St Ledger. Their support for ourBlack Saturday Bushfire initiative has been gratefully received and is muchappreciated.

Chris also commended member's attendance at future PRLS seminars (watch theBulletin and Website) given his recent attendance with Russell Gurney. Liz Oliehad attended a Master Class a few weeks earlier.

Secretary Liz read notices and drew attention to the "Kerry Sipthorpe TrivaNight Fundraiser" which will be held on Sunday, October 25. ( Club Runner willsend out an Event invitation [our first using this tool]. Please check your diaries and"accept or decline" so that Esther Murray can book a table) AG Geoff (and Jan) will beattending.

Treasurer Anthony confirmed the funds raised at last week's Dan Murphy'sBBQ event and complimented IPP Paul Kounnas' exceptional sales skills!

Paul then lead the business end of the meeting and apart from a stunningintroduction, introduced our own guest star line up consisting John [is that thetime] Shearer , Anthony [show me the money] Jude , Tony [Bolt] Robinson , andEsther [smiling eyes] Murray .

In amongst the fellowship periods, some great video clips were shown andthese will be made available through our website or by copy on request. Thesource of the mysterious laptop malfunction has been identified and isapparently responsible for many scene stealing sensations and misdemeanoursall around the world! [Our Sergeant will likely ask some questions at the next meetingto test member observance .. And memory]

ROTARY AT WORK .......by Russell Gurney

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..... in the CommunityDan Murphy's BBQ – August 15Our intrepid two shift team at work ……..

Out of frame: BBQ Captain and sausage / apron procurer, Clare Pearce, breadprocurer Esther Murray, and Transport Captain, Russell Gurney.

2009 ACHIEVEMENT PROGRAMMEby Roger Reece

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BITS AND PIECESby Russell Gurney

DATES TO REMEMBER - AUGUST/ SEPTEMBER

Wed 26 Aug CLUB BIRTHDAY Sun 30 Aug District Seminar - Membership (See Paul K & web site) Sat 19 Sep Fundraising BBQ - Jackson's Court (See web site) Sun 27 Sep District Seminar - New Generations (See web Site) STOP PRESS - Club Birthday & Partner's Night - 26 AugustTime has snuck up on us and this milestone event has approached withoutthe usual fanfare. A special night is planned and members are asked toadvise details of partners and guests to Clare Pearce by 12 pm Tuesday. Working With Children ClearanceMembers without this clearance should contact Liz Olie to obtain thenecessary form and information.

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2009 Variety Bash - Where's Danny Dinicolo?At the time of writing, he should have reached Alice Springs after leavingAyers Rock last Thursday. By all reports, the "Bashers" are enjoying a wellearned rest day and probably negotiation their way through some of thosetricky Darwin stubbies! Club Committee Meetings - Planning AheadThrough the "New" Committee, new members have asked Committee Chairsto communicate when Committee meetings are being held so that they maybe able learn more about Rotary, the committee itself, and of course toactively participate.Please send through details of any forthcoming meetings so that we canpublish in the Bulletin. Did you know ....The Club's calendar of events can be seen in a simple format via ClubRunner? Once logged-in, you can see full details of our Club activities andopt in as a volunteer (if noted) or accept (or decline) attendance at an event.The system will even send you a reminded which you can add to your ownOutlook calendar.

BASIL'S BADINAGEby Basil Ornellas

"Due to financial constraints the light at the end ofthe tunnel has been turned off until further notice."

CLUB PROGRAMby Tony Robinson

2 SEP 2009

Guest Speaker DG David Forster

Greeter and Set Up / Down Bob Pitts

Cash Desk Rod Wilkinson, Brian Talbot

Chair Chris Potter

9 SEP 2009

Guest Speaker

Greeter and Set Up / Down Graeme Trainor

Cash Desk Clare Pearce, Basil Ornellas

Chair

16 SEP 2009

Guest Speaker

Greeter and Set Up / Down Fank Evans

Cash Desk Brett Stevens, Liz Olie

Chair

23 SEP 2009

Guest Speaker

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Greeter and Set Up / Down Danny Dinicolo

Cash Desk Russell Gurney, Paul Kounnas

Chair

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ROTARY INTERNATIONAL SPOTby Russell Gurney

Membership increases during 2008-09 RotaryBy Jennifer Lee Atkin In a year of economic havoc that rocked global markets and shook consumerconfidence, Rotary International's most important asset - its members - steadily grew. As of 30 June, the end of the 2008-09 RI year, there were 1,234,527 members in33,790 Rotary clubs. That's an increase of 3,044 members and 520 clubs from theprevious year. "Businesses in tough economies plan how to grow, and most businesses then dogrow. Rotary clubs also have to plan for their futures and take action on those plans,"said Mike McGovern, chair of RI's Membership Development and RetentionCommittee. "New clubs are forming in communities with existing clubs by offering alternativetimes and the opportunity to bring fresh perspectives to Rotary," McGovern added. More than 5,700 clubs in the 534 RI districts achieved a membership growth rate of10 percent or better during the 2008-09 year. The 10 percent goal was set by 2008-09 RI President Dong Kurn Lee, who presided over 12 presidential membershipconferences held on six continents during the year. Each conference was attended bybetween 300 and 1,500 Rotarians. Lee also made personal calls to each of Rotary'sdistrict governors. "We must reach out to people who are different from us and from the members in ourclub, because this is the way to a stronger club with more connections and betterpotential," Lee said at the 2009 International Assembly in San Diego, California,USA. Rotary clubs must continue to build membership during the 2009-10 year, said RIPresident John Kenny. "I will simply rely on you, as responsible people, to see to it that we have morequalified members, true Rotarians, at the end of the year than we had at thebeginning. And I will rely on you to do your best to see to the mentoring of ournewest members, for retention is no less important than recruitment," Kenny toldRotarians at the RI Convention in Birmingham, England. "Rotary grows when members are motivated to invite Rotarians into their clubs andwhen Rotarians believe they are contributing to a greater good," McGovern said. Districts with outstanding growth. Rotary International recognized several districts for achieving outstandingmembership growth in 2008-09. Three RI districts have been cited for chartering two or more new clubs, while alsoachieving a 10 percent or better net membership increase in at least half of thedistrict's clubs: * District 3790, Philippines * District 3830, Philippines * District 3870, Philippines Ten districts have been recognized for chartering two or more new clubs while alsoachieving a net membership growth percentage rate that is among the top 10 districtsworldwide: * District 1290, England * District 3100, India * District 3150, India

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* District 3620, Korea * District 3810, Philippines * District 4190, Mexico * District 4680, Brazil * District 5000, USA * District 7020, Anguilla, Bahamas, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, FrenchWest Indies, Haiti, Jamaica, and part of Netherland Antilles, Turks and CaicosIslands, and U.S. Virgin Islands * District 9140, Nigeria Source: Rotary International News - 20 August 2009

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