7 July 2008

Volume 42, Issue 2

Rotary Club of Ballarat South

West We Go!! Or Wuestewald Ho!!

Meeting Program

Chairman Barry gave a ‘short’ introduction to our guest speaker, Rotarian David Stewart.

David provided a wonderful outline of his recent trip to The West occasionally accompanied by other ‘gypsies’ from the Club - the Murphys, Drennans and Wuestewalds, whom they travelled with across the Nullarbor. Caravanning is a great way to see the country, enjoy great company and make new friends (especially during Happy Hour which commences around 4pm for certain Rotarians).

David provided a number of stories and reports on the trip across the Nullarbor, through the vast wheat growing area including Wirrulla where they were devastated to find the pub was closed on a Sunday; to camping at a sheep station near Norseman. Obviously many stories and incidents which happened on the trip – stayed on the trip!

Parting company from the others the Stewarts headed to Kalgoorlie where they took in many sights, observed the local customs and studied some business opportunities, viewed of course from David’s professional perspective. Final conclusion: $250 went nowhere and they didn’t do lay-bys.

Rejoined the Drennans and the Murphys near Esperance for a short time, then headed off solo again towards the west coast. An interesting stop was at New Norcia, a quaint little place settled by the Bene-dictine monks, who now own the entire town including, the pub, service station and a vast amount of the

surrounding land.

Headed up the coast to Geraldton, visiting a very moving memorial to the 645 lives lost on the HMAS Sydney. Further along is Kalbarri where an enormous amount of development is taking place. Their trip also took in Monkey Mia, Denham, Carnarvon (a trip on the ‘coffee pot’ train) to Coral Bay where they snorkelled amongst shoals of fish instead of taking up the option to swim with the Whale Sharks for $395pp.

The journey through to Pilbara is very memorable, especially the stop at ‘thief roadhouse’ – fuel $2.12/lt and ½ a dim sim for $1.95! Fuel at Tom Price was a bit more reasonable at $1.65/lt.

The Stewarts enjoyed listening to a number of ‘talking books’ throughout the journey, including one on Red Dog and were very surprised to find a statue in Dampier. The journey continued up the coast, along the eighty mile beach to Broome, then off the highway to Cape Leveque (now with only 90km of unsealed road), back along the Northern Hwy including a stop in Halls Creek (notorious for its crime), Kununurra, Victoria River, Katherine to Darwin.

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Anniversaries:

Inductions

Ken SkilbeckKen SkilbeckKen SkilbeckKen Skilbeck————July 16 1987July 16 1987July 16 1987July 16 1987

Weddings

Nil

Birthdays

Anne BartlettAnne BartlettAnne BartlettAnne Bartlett————July 11July 11July 11July 11

Inside this issue:

Annual Vocational Service Report

2

2007/2008 Attendance Figures

3

Club Announcements 4

Group 8 Clubs 4

Watties Weekly Waffle

4

Forthcoming Meetings T & T Teams

4

The Bulletin

Date: 10 July 2008

Venue: Pipers on the Parade

Time: Fellowship 5.30pm

Meeting 6.15pm

Program: Doug Brady, A humorous look at Aussie History

Chairperson: Kerry Matheson

Property / Fellowship:

Ian Bishop; Bruce Harmer; Bill Case; Jack Gribble; Ken

Murphy

Bulletin Scribe: Leon Bren

Cashier: Jenny Skewes

Trash & Trivia

Sunday 13 July 2008

6am Bruce McIntosh

Eileen Gross

8.30am Trevor Chapman

Helen Newall

Geoff Sullivan

Paul Jenkins

11am Brian Hall

Yoko Murphy

Bold indicates Captain NOTE: It is the responsibility of members to arrange swaps where necessary and to inform Rtn Brendan Foster as soon as a swap is arranged. Mbl: 0428 533 858.

Reminder— the Board will be meeting after the weekly meeting next week—Thursday 10 July.

President’s Quote of the Week Doing nothing is very hard to do because when you do, you never

know quite when you’ve finished.

2007-2008 Vocational Service (Annual Report)

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It is with a great deal of pleasure I present this Annual Report on behalf of the Vocational Service Committee.

Firstly, Could I take this opportunity to thank the Committee for their support and participation over the past twelve months. In particular I express my sincere thanks to my Deputy John White for the great support he gave me. John was always prepared to chair committee meetings and to present to the Club and Board when I was unavailable due to work commitments.

Vocational service is the foundation on which Rotary membership has been built and is one of the original Four Avenues of Rotary Service.

October is Vocational month within the Rotary calendar and the Rotary Club of Ballarat South took this opportunity to recognise an individual who had made an impact within his vocation through his skills, commitment and attitude. Rotarians will recall Ashley Hamilton being awarded the Bill Rosenow Metal Trades Award at our Club dinner on 11 October 2007. In 1989/90, former club member Bill Rosenow established a scholarship in his name for a Metal Trades Award to be presented to an apprentice within this field. Ashley was nominated by the School of Mines.

The Pride of Workmanship Awards were presented on 6 December 2007. Instigated in 1975 by the Rotary Club of Pennant Hills, the Pride of Workmanship Program seeks to identify individuals whose exemplary contributions to their vocations are worthy of acknowledgement.

The Pride of Workmanship Awards are a great way to promote Vocational Service, the Rotary Club of Ballarat South and at the same time reward employees for their contribution.

Ten nominations were received and Rotarians will recall Pride of Workmanship Awards being presented to: Donna Mason; Kate Davis; Brett Morrison; Jeff Rowe; Donna O’Keefe; Todd Mc Clelland; Matthew Foster; Val Sarah; Brenda Haskins and Melinda Mitchell.

During the year Rotarians gave regular “job talks” in relation to their vocation/employment. These brief talks provided an opportunity to increase the awareness of vocations within the club and for members to gain an understanding of jobs other than their own. Thank you to Committee member Alan Maloney for taking responsibility to arrange the job talks.

The name of “Rotary” originated with the practice of rotating meetings sites among members’ places of business and hence our Industry Visits remained an excellent way for rotarians to share their vocations with the club. Two industry visits were held, the first to the University of Melbourne, School of Forestry at Creswick and the second to Maxitrans Australia – Ballarat, in May. Thank you to Committee member John Conaughton for taking responsibility to organise these visits.

Sponsorship of the Dr John Griffiths Nursing Scholarships through the Australian Catholic University – Aquinas Ballarat and the University of Ballarat was again supported. Dr John Griffiths is a former member of this club. At the Australian Catholic University - Aquinas Awards presentation on 23 April 2008, four scholarships to the value of $750 each were presented to Emma Carey, Catriona Hitchcock, Kylie Peel and Miriam Lyman for Excellence in Nursing and Community Involvement. Similarly, at the University of Ballarat, School of Nursing awards presentation on 5 May 2008, three scholarships to the value of $750 were presented to Jessica Kelly (Leadership in Student Affairs), Anna Kirkpatrick (Outstanding Achievement in the Study of Nursing) and Laura Hamon (Outstanding Achievement in the Study of Nursing).

Gold Sponsorship of the WorldSkills Australia Program, Ballarat Wimmera Region to the value of $5000 was also maintained. Worldskills, a competition program for young Australians interested in challenging their skills and abilities against other young skilled people in their region, nation and internationally, is Australia’s largest and most prestigious trade and skills competition. Andrew Dower, Ballarat WorldSkills Team Leader, spoke to the Club on 1 May 2008 and introduced competitors Karla Preston – Beauty Care and Brenton Murray –Cabinet Making.

Vocational Service was also involved with the Shine on Awards program. Originating in Queensland, the Shine On Awards recognise the personal achievements and dedicated commitment to community service of people with disabilities. This year two nominations were received. At the awards presentation in Wangaratta on 4 May 2008, David Knowles received a Certificate of Commendation and John Harrison received both a Certificate of Commendation and a Shine on Award. Both David and John joined the Club for dinner in May, following their awards. Thank you to Rotarian David Boyes for accepting the responsibility for co-ordination of these awards.

Vocational Service also provided support and guidance to the Ballarat South East Rotaract Club. I would like to thank Mike Rothwell for attending the Rotaract meetings.

I have been fortunate to have worked with a very cohesive and active Board, very ably led by David Gibb.

I would like to thank President Dave for giving me the opportunity to serve in the capacity of Vocational Services Director and I look forward to working with Michael Coutts in 2008-2009.

Rod Nicholls, Director Vocational Service

President Michael announced that unfortunately the complete Vocational Service report and the Attendance Report for the 2007/2008 Rotary Year were not printed in their entirety in the 41st Annual Report of the Club. They are provided below for the information of members.

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Total Percentage Total Percentage

Paul Barrett 31 65.96 % Kerry Matheson 34 72.34 %

Keith Bartlett 27 57.45 % Colin McClelland 39 82.98 %

Denis Bateman 24 51.06 % Steve McGiffert 28 59.57 %

Desley Beechey 42 89.36 % Bruce McIntosh 34 72.34 %

Ian Bishop 36 76.60 % Allan McKinnon 37 78.72 %

Steve Booker 7 87.50 % Don McMaster 29 61.70 %

Bas Bowman 41 87.23 % Allen Moloney 36 76.60 %

Robyn Boyd 27 57.45 % Paul Murnane 27 57.45 %

David Boyes 19 86.36 % Ken Murphy 31 65.96 %

Leon Bren 30 63.83 % Yoko Murphy 35 74.47 %

Peter Broadhead 44 93.62 % Kevin Nagle 28 59.57 %

Geoff Brownbill 42 89.36 % Leon Nash 33 70.21 %

Barry Burnett 47 100.00 % Helen Newell 28 59.57 %

Paul Burnham 24 66.67 % Rod Nicholls 26 55.32 %

Kevin Butler 41 87.23 % Georgia Parry 36 76.60 %

Bill Case 39 82.98 % Richard Parry 40 85.11 %

Trevor Chapman 47 100.00 % Janine Perry+ 0 0.00 %

Bruce Clifton (H) 12 25.53 % Heather Porter 2 4.26 %

Richard Cody 38 80.85 % Graeme Poulton 43 91.49 %

John Conaughton 39 82.98 % Julian Prendergast+ 0 0.00 %

Bill Cook (H) 2 4.26 % Terry Randall 23 48.94 %

Michael Coutts 45 95.74 % Joy Rothwell 47 100.00 %

Simon Desborough 26 55.32 % Michael Rothwell 47 100.00 %

Brian Drennan 47 100.00 % Elizabeth Schroeter 25 53.19 %

John Drennan 23 48.94 % Bev Shears 47 100.00 %

Pauline Elliott 7 87.50 % Neil Shiells 33 70.21 %

Pam Farey 26 55.32 % Jenny Skewes 25 53.19 %

Colin Faulkner 18 38.30 % Ken Skilbeck 39 82.98 %

Glenn Fletcher 32 68.09 % Peter Smith 40 85.11 %

Brendan Foster 24 51.06 % Mark Spencer 19 40.43 %

Shirley Fryer 29 61.70 % David Stewart 28 59.57 %

Brian Gallagher 30 63.83 % Geoff Sullivan 29 61.70 %

David Gibb 46 97.87 % Helen Song-Turner 17 77.27 %

Neville Greenbank 12 25.53 % Jim Tantau 37 78.72 %

John Greenwood 37 78.72 % Carmel Thannhauser 25 53.19 %

Jack Gribble 22 46.81 % Richard Van Egmond 5 62.50 %

Neale Gribble 32 68.09 % Wal Wain (H) Deceased

Eileen Grose 21 44.68 % Gerry Watt 28 59.57 %

Terry Guy 37 78.72 % Greg Weller 47 100.00 %

Brian Hall 35 74.47 % John White 36 76.60 %

Bill Ham 39 82.98 % Gordon Williamson 38 80.85 %

Sandy Harbison 17 53.13 % Bob Wuestewald 19 40.43 %

Bruce Harmer 31 65.96 %

Craig Harris 38 80.85 % “+” = Resigned “#” = Exempt “H” = Honorary

Martin Hill 47 100.00 %

Ian Howes 42 89.36 % Total Members @ 29.05.08 90

John Hurley 35 74.47 % New members for year 8

Kevin Irvin 36 76.60 % Resigned members 3

Stephen Irvin 41 87.23 % Deceased member 1

Joe Jamieson 22 46.81 %

Paul Jenkins 32 68.09 %

Willfredo Juarez+ 0 0.00 %

Attendance 2007-2008

Bulletin Deadline: Sunday prior to print Editor: Team Rothwell We would like to hear from you with any additions / comments for the Bulletin. Email: dawell@netconnect.com.au Phone: 5344 8177 Fax: 5344 8177

Club Announcements / Special Presentations

President Michael announced he had attended two other changeovers during the past week and congratulated Loretta Hyland on her induction and PP Dave Gibb for his outstanding contribution of the caricatures featured in the Annual Report.

The Board accepted with regret a letter of resignation from Simon Desborough.

Letters of thanks were received from : Probus Club of Ballarat Central, for funding towards its Ethiopia Appeal; and from Ballarat Multiple Sclerosis Association for our cheque of $2,500.

Members please note changes to the T n T Roster as under:

• Captains will be in bold on the roster. Please ensure you arrange a swap with another Captain.

• Members are requested to ensure that when swaps are made on the 11am shift that two lady Rotarians are not on together.

Team Rothwell is updating the format in which members would like to receive the Bulletin ie posted or email. Please ensure details are correct on the Moloney Board or contact Joy and Mike direct.

Graeme Poulton reported that Kensy (McKenzie) Davis has arrived from Quincy. She will visit the Club shortly. If you are doing anything interesting over the next few weeks, please consider including Kensy. The Club is seeking two students to visit Quincy in November. Members are advised that all Moloney Boards (list of member’s names) should be obtained from Secretary Kerry. This will ensure all lists are accurate and inclusive of all new members.

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Group 8 Clubs Notice Board

Forthcoming Meetings

T&T Teams

July 20 2008

6am Brian Drennan

Terry Guy

8.30am Kevin Nagle

Kevin Butler

Richard van Egmond

Heather Porter

11am Neale Gribble

Bill Ham

July 27 2008

6am Steve Irvin

Neville Greenbank

8.30am Bruce Harmer

Allan McKinnon

Gordon Williamson

Ken Murphy

11am Allen Moloney

Jenny Skewes

2008/9 Presidents/Secretaries Ballan Pres Paul Wager (Gail); Sec Jackie Warner (Geoff) - 5368 1176 Ballarat Pres Richard Wilson; Sec Jan Hill (Martin) - 5334 3137 Ballarat East Pres Jeffrey Miller (Joan) Sec Robin Nuttall (Val) - 5341 3490 Ballarat West Pres Alan Barham (Amanda); Sec Denise Jackson (Evan) - 5345 8069 Ballarat Young Ambition Pres Troy Mcilvena (Renae); Sec Megan Jebramek—0407 359 134 Wendouree Pres Harry Kennedy (Coralie); Sec John Blanchard (Lorraine) - 5338 1662 Wendouree Breakfast Pres June Driscoll (Keith); Sec Jane Auchettl (Barry) - 5338 8643 If you are wanting to make up at one of these clubs, contact the Secretary.

Date Guest Topic Chair

17 July Richard Lyons The Men’s Shed Craig Harris

24 July David Ward The Future Ballarat Transport Hub Colin McClelland

31 July To be advised

Watties Weekly Waffle

Blue ticket E68 was drawn by Guest Speaker Dave Stewart. Eileen Grose was the lucky winner, however, her draw from the deck was unsuccessful—drawing the 4�s. Bad luck Eileen. The kitty, which started from scratch due to the jackpot being won at our Change-over Dinner, sat at $50.00.

West We Go (Continued from Page 1)

Unfortunately David was running out of time to relate some of the more interesting stories from the journey. They returned home via Daly Waters and Alice Springs, with the homeward trip being much shorter as Margaret was missing the grand-children. Statistics: Travelled 18,500 kms; Average fuel cost - $1.85/ lt; overall spent $6,160 on petrol. David concluded his entertaining presentation with a poem about a day in the life of “the geriatric gypsies”, read from a book he picked up in the pub at Daly Waters. Many of us could relate to their adventures – and for those who haven’t experienced the world of caravanning – you don’t know what you’re missing!

Congratulations Bruce and Kay Harmer on the recent arrival of your Grand-daughter.

Sergeant’s Mystery Object was correctly guessed by Martin Hill. What was it? A suppository Mould. As mentioned by Sergeant Greg at Changeover, this entitles Martin to a fine-free month. Congrats Martin.

Attendance—3 July

Visitor—Luke Thurston (Bev Shears’ Grandson) Leave of Absence Bas Bowman Bob Wuestewald Heather Porter Neville Greenbank

Rotarians 73

Visitors 1

Apologies 8

Non apologies 4

Make ups 0

Pres Michael, Sec Kerry, Treas Stephen

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