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Newsletter of Rotary District 9630 - 2015/16 No 10 13h June 2016

NEWS FROM THE DISTRICT GOVERNOR

As we come to the end of another Rotary year and of

my year as District

Governor of District

9630, I would extend my

sincere thanks to all

Rotarians and Clubs who

have welcomed Di and

myself and supported us

throughout this year.

I extend my very best wishes to DGE Doug & Sue St Clair

as they will soon commence their year representing

District 9630. I also extend my best wishes for every

success this year to all members of the District Leadership

Team.

THANKS

A very special thanks is extended to AG David Field for his

diligence in preparing and editing the DG’s Newsletter for

this past Rotary year. It is not an easy job, meeting

deadlines and seeking material from Clubs. This will be

the final Newsletter for 2015-2016.

Congratulations and’ THANK YOU’ David

Yours in Rotary Service

John

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Farewell John & Di Crawford – thanks for your service as

District Governor & his mate during the year 2015/16.

Editor’s Notes:

This is the farewell 9630 Reporter

for DG John Crawford. I bid him

farewell and wish he and Di all

the very best in their new location

of Melbourne.

During the past year as Editor of

John’s Newsletter, it has been an

enjoyable task and one where I

have learned a lot about what

goes on in our District. John

sought personal stories of

Rotarians and special District

projects.

Of the personal stories, it was

interesting to read about Terry

Salmon and his forty years as a

State Emergency Service member

and Bob Devere with his

involvement with St John

Ambulance.

The Special project story that I

felt most worthy was the special

days in the bush for the drought

affected people. This, on top of

the District Drought Relief

Appeal, speaks highly of the work

of our members. There is no

doubt that we Do Good in the

World and really make a

difference to the lives of those less

fortunate (than we are).

Thank you to those Rotarians who

have provided me with stories. I

will continue as District

Newsletter Ed for Doug St Clair.

Regards

David Field

[email protected]

9630 REPORTER THE NEWSLETTER OF

DISTRICT GOVERNOR JOHN CRAWFORD


DISTRICT GOVERNOR 2018 – 2019

INTRODUCING CHRISTOPHER (CHRIS) REYNOLDS

Chris was born in Southampton UK. After completing an

honours degree from the University of Oxford, he came to

settle in Adelaide in 1961 on the SS Iberia. There he taught

at a boys’ private school for ten years before moving to

Melbourne again to teach at a number of different schools.

Always interested professionally in how things work and

might be made to work better, Chris was part of a large

team reforming the then Victorian curriculum and

assessment arrangements for Year 12 and then Years P-12.

Change in education is difficult because it means using

reason to modify attitudes and long-standing habits.

Teachers are proud and independent professionals.

Consistent with his interest in change management, Chris also undertook a Masters and subsequently a

PHD in this chosen profession.

Chris has three children by a first marriage all of whom have children of their own and a fourth by his

second wife, Jennifer, who sadly passed away this February from cancer. Since 2006 she had been

principal of the Moreton Bay College, a large girls’ school in the bayside.

While Jennifer, his second wife, was engaged with her career, Chris at various times worked overseas in

Cambodia, Timor Leste, Lebanon and Bangladesh as an advisor/consultant in assessment, educational

management and organisational planning.

He retired from these challenging tasks in 2010 shortly afterwards being invited to join the Rotary Club

of Wynnum and Manly. Here, after a couple of years, he undertook the roles of Secretary (2 years) and

President (2013-14) being awarded a PHF by his club at the end of the President’s year. Now a

Diamond PHF (Foundation Award), Chris is active in promoting young people and gender equality

both within Rotary and through various Domestic Violence initiatives his club has undertaken.

He and his wife hosted an inbound student from France and Chris has supported his club’s Peace

Fellow and YEP programs in numerous ways. Active in his club supporting the many fund-raisers and

Bunnings BBQ’s, Chris is also committed to his own and others’ Rotary engagement as the way to take

Rotary forward especially for the young.

For the last year Chris has been an Assistant Governor and has worked actively with his clubs and in

particular with their Presidents.

As a member of the Governor’s team, Chris plans to take a special interest in helping clubs to thrive

more as active and enjoyable communities of like-minded but diverse Rotarians. Rotarians, he says,

have much more in common with each other than there are differences between them. They support

each other in good times and in bad.

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TOUR De LOGAN – Sunday 31st July

Did you know that the Tour De Logan (a bicycle ride over several distances) is scheduled to take place in

Logan City on Sunday 31st July? This project is an annual event hosted by the three Logan Rotary Clubs –

Beenleigh, Logan & Loganholme. The start line volunteers arrive on site at around 3am and the conclusion

is around noon.


EXCERPTS OF AN ARTICLE BY KATIE COARD, 9 AUG 2015

FROM KATIE’S BLOG - RETHINK ROTARY Katie is Co-President and founder of the RC of Downtown Victoria in British Columbia, Canada.

These easy steps will help you look at your club website critically and give you ways to move forward to

make your club website the best it can be. Imagine you have a guest from out of town coming to stay with

you at your house. What would you normally do before they arrive? Vacuum, clean, shove random

items in closets?

We want our home to be a good representation of us. Your Rotary club’s website is no different. For many

prospective members, your club website will be their first glimpse at your club. You want them to get a

good impression of you and want to come to a meeting. I’ve put together 5 easy steps anyone can take to do

a quick check on your website just to make sure your ‘house’ is looking the best it can.

1. 404 Syndrome There is nothing worse than finding something you really want to read about,

clicking the link only to find the link is dead. What message is this sending to potential members?

That no-one has spent the time to do basic housekeeping on your site and clear out the cobwebs.

Error messages happen but you have to stay on top of them.

2. Is Anybody Here? Imagine a potential member looks you up online and finds your club.

Congratulations, you have someone on your site and they are actively seeking out your content.

He/she wants to see what you have been up to, so they click on your calendar… hang on it’s empty.

No events, no meetings, no socials, absolutely nothing. Does this leave the best message to a

potential member? Probably not. The solution is really simple either fill it with content or remove it.

3. What Year is This? “Umm, their last photo is from 2013, I guess they aren’t doing much

anymore”. This is one of the easiest things to keep on top of and makes such a difference as

prospective members will think your club is out of date!

4. Members Needed Over Here! There is a high chance that a potential member will probably look

for information on how to join your club from your website. They may be looking for criteria,

prices, procedure for application and how they can come to a meeting. Is this information clear on

your website? Do not expect a potential member to spend 15/20 minutes searching the dark recesses

of your website looking for the membership information.

5. This Club is Mobile Friendly Recent mobile marketing statistics are showing that the majority of

online browsing is done using mobile devices. Does your website have built in intuition to respond

to the device the viewer is using? Here’s an exercise: view your club website on a mobile or iPad.

Does it adapt and make the site fit into the size of the viewing platform? As you don't want to lose

all those potential members using mobile devices. There you go! Simply being online isn’t enough

you have to make the effort. It’s your club’s responsibility to make a good first impression.

********************************************************** VALE Peta Higginbotham

It was with sadness that we heard recently of the passing of Rotarian Peta Higginbotham.

Peta was a Charter Member of the E Club of Australian Nomads and wife of PP Russ

Higginbotham. Russ is a member of the Rotary Club of Jindalee and Peta supported Russ in

his Rotarian service for many years. Peta along with Russ enjoyed the friendship and

fellowship of other Rotarians and their partners whilst travelling in their caravans and

exploring Australia. Peta and Russ’s first grandchild was born two days after Peta’s passing


MEMBERSHIP - AN ARTICLE FROM RDU - MAY 2016 EDITION.

One of the ideas suggested by PRIP - Trustees Chair Ray Klinginsmith at the recent South Pacific president

elect training seminar to restore our membership numbers was a "Five for One" plan that many clubs have

successfully implemented in the past. While some clubs love to run membership drives and work at

gaining new members in a group as it builds excitement in the club, others prefer to introduce new

members on a gradual basis so the dynamics of the club are not changed. If your club falls into the latter

group, the Five for One plan may be of benefit to you.

THE WAY IT WORKS IS:

The members of a club are divided into groups of approximately five members.

Each team is asked to identify several prospective members who share the values of Rotary - remember it's

not a numbers game, we want good people in Rotary who want to do good in the world and share the

values of our founders.

The team decides the best person or persons to make the initial contact with the prospective member. Many

invite them for a coffee to introduce them to Rotary with one or two of the team attending, while others

bring them to a club meeting as a guest. That decision is up to you and your club.

After time spent getting to know the prospective member, normally two members of the team would invite

them to become a Rotarian if they are suitable. The Five for One plan works well because many Rotarians

don't feel comfortable asking someone to join Rotary on their own, but if working with a group, they feel at

ease. The aim is for each team to introduce one new member per year, which if achieved equals an increase

of 20 per cent in membership. There is always some attrition, but imagine if we had this system working

everywhere, and we managed to have one new member, who shares our values, for every five existing

members join Rotary every year. How much more could Rotary achieve?

Ray Klinginsmith, a retired attorney, served as general counsel, professor of business

administration, and dean of administration for Truman State University. He was director

of the Macon Atlanta State Bank in Macon, Missouri, from 1971 to 2008, and is a

director emeritus of the bank and a director of the bank holding company.

He is president emeritus of the Chariton Valley Association for Handicapped Citizens.

He holds the Great Rivers Council of the Boy Scouts of America’s Silver Beaver Award.

A Rotarian since 1961, Klinginsmith has served RI as president, director, Foundation

vice chair and trustee, RI Board Executive Committee member, Council on Legislation

chair, International Assembly moderator, RI Convention committee chair, and district

governor. He is the first Ambassadorial Scholarships alumnus to serve on the RI Board

of Directors.

Klinginsmith is a recipient of The Rotary Foundation’s Citation for Meritorious Service

and its Distinguished Service Award. He and his wife, Judie, are Major Donors to The

Rotary Foundation.

********************************************************************* THE 4-WAY TEST - DID YOU KNOW THIS?

One of the most widely printed and quoted statements of business ethics in the world is the Rotary "4-Way Test." It was created

by Rotarian Herbert J. Taylor in 1932 when he was asked to take charge of the Chicago-based Club Aluminum Company, which

was facing bankruptcy. Taylor looked for a way to save the struggling company mired in depression-caused financial difficulties.

He drew up a 24-word code of ethics for all employees to follow in their business and professional lives. The 4-Way Test

became the guide for sales, production, advertising and all relations with dealers and customers, and the survival of the company

was credited to this simple philosophy. Herb Taylor became president of Rotary International during 1954-55 and the 4-Way

Test was adopted by Rotary in 1943. It has been translated into more than 100 languages and published in thousands of ways.

The message should be known and followed by all Rotarians.


SCIENCE & ENGINEERING CHALLENGE

Many Rotarians may never have heard of the Science & Engineering Challenge. The Science and

Engineering Challenge is a nationwide STEM* outreach program presented by the University of Newcastle

in partnership with communities, Rotary clubs, universities and sponsors. The Challenge runs a range of

programs but focuses on inspiring students in year 10 to consider a future career in science and engineering

by choosing to study the enabling sciences and mathematics in years 11 and 12.

Through the Challenge, students experience aspects of Science and Engineering which they would not

usually see in their school environment.

*STEM is the acronym for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics

‘By participating in The Challenge students see that science and engineering involves creativity,

innovation, problem solving and team work. Students are involved in an exhilarating day competing

against other schools in fun and engaging hands-on activities involving principles of science, engineering

and technology. Typically 8 schools (250 students) compete in a Challenge day. School teams are divided

into eight groups that compete in one full or two half day activities.

The Challenge commenced in the year 2000 as an initiative of the University of Newcastle. The program

was quickly recognised both nationally and internationally as a unique and effective way of promoting

science and engineering to students.

In 2004, the commonwealth government acknowledged the value of our program and provided funding for

The Challenge to be offered Australia-wide. This was achieved just 2 years later, with The Challenge

running in every state and territory of Australia.

The Challenge has grown rapidly. Since our humble beginnings in the year 2000 as a one day event on the

Central Coast of NSW, we have grown to reach more than 25,000 students from almost 900 schools each

year. The Challenge has also progressed to include three levels of competition; a ‘Regional Challenge’

(local), ‘Super Challenge’ (state) and the ‘National Final’, the program’s highest level of competition.’

Unfortunately for The Challenge, the Government financial support ceased in 2014 and since that time,

local Challenge Committees and the co-ordinating University have organized funding through sponsorship

and support. This year, the Brisbane South Committee decided that schools should pay, so a nomination

fee of $440 per school was introduced. It currently costs $7,500 per day to run the Challenge, therefore

eight schools participating per day achieves $3,520; not quite 50% of a day’s cost. Four Rotary Clubs

added sponsorship of $3,600 making the total just $10,640 from school nomination fees and sponsorship.

There are two Challenges in District 9630 with Brisbane South & Darling Downs. The Brisbane South

Challenge was held during 16th

& 17th

May at Canterbury College, Waterford. This Challenge is co-

ordinated by staff of Griffith University Gold Coast Campus working with a committee made up of

Rotarians from Capalaba & Loganholme Clubs and a past Rotarian. The 2016 Darling Downs Science and

Engineering Challenge was held at the Clive Berghofer Recreation Centre between Tuesday 31 May and

Friday 3 June 2016.

Professor Geoff Tansley PhD, BSc (Hons), PGC (Tertiary Education), CEng, FIMechE. Professor and

Head of School of Engineering Griffith University. Professor Geoff Tansley researches and consults

widely in the design of medical devices and in the fluid mechanics of blood flow. Principally he specializes

in the design of rotary blood pumps for application as ventricular assist devices (artificial hearts) but more

recently in the design of blood pumps for use prior to haemodialysis.

Professor Lesley Chenoweth AO, BSocWk, MSocWk, PhD is ProVice Chancellor and Head of Logan

Campus at Griffith University and a Foundation Fellow of the Australian College of Social Work. Lesley

is also a Paul Harris Fellow. She has many years’ experience as a social work and human service

practitioner, academic and activist chiefly in the disability area. Her current role sees her working on


building aspiration and widening participation in higher education in the Logan community which is one of

Australia's most diverse but also disadvantaged areas.

The winning school in the Brisbane South Challenge – 16/17 May – Rivermount College

Mission to Mars Hover Frenzy

The Darling Downs Challenge attracted 30 high schools from Chinchilla to Ipswich with just over 1,000

students attending the four day event. The venue was the University of Southern Queensland in

Toowoomba.

The Science & Engineering Challenge needs a greater Rotary involvement if it is to continue; can your

Club help financially? We only have two Challenges in District 9630.


AUSTRALIAN ROTARY HEALTH & PIX/AMC??

There is a lot of information in the Australian Rotary Health website, but you

will not find some of the things that Rotarians do for the project.

Past President Peter Mathews from Rotary Capalaba is also a businessman who

owns Australian Agricultural Services; a business dealing with the poultry

industry. Peter, along with David Bray of RC Redland Bayside were involved

in the PIX/AMC Conference held on the Gold Coast during 29th

to 31st May.

During the Conference there were many speakers; why is this interesting? All

speakers were ‘given’ a certificate of thanks for their presentation that will also

state that $35 will be donated to Australian Rotary Health in their name; some other proceeds will also

benefit Australian Rotary Health.

Well done gentlemen. Isn’t this ‘Doing Good in the World’?

Australasian Milling Conference - AMC

AMC is the leading conference for feed and flour millers held biennually in

Australia. AMC 2016, will be the 14th conference and will draw delegates from

Australia, New Zealand and countries in the South Pacific and South East Asia.

There will be over 350 delegates from flour and feed milling companies as well as

many service providers.

Poultry Information Exchange - PIX

PIX provides a forum for the exchange of information. It is the 27th time PIX has

been held, and now enjoys the reputation of being the premier Australian industry

event of the poultry industry calendar. Each year PIX has grown, in size, concept

and stature, so that it now hosts over 1000 delegates from every segment of the

industry.

ANOTHER ANGLE ON DONATIONS TO AUSTRALIAN ROTARY HEALTH

The Rotary Club of Capalaba has for the last four years, had a weekend trip to different locations within an

easy days drive of the Redlands. The first of the trips had a destination of Miles, followed by Stanthorpe,

Lismore and in 2015, Kingaroy. During these trips, there is a ‘nomination fee’, fine sessions and

donations. These dollars add up to about $300 per trip and for each dollar raised on the trip, the Club

Board has agreed to match each dollar with $10. Over the four years, the Club donation to Australian

Rotary Health has been over $12,000.

These trips are great for member and partner fellowship

with a worthwhile Rotary beneficiary. There is also a

theme for each trip and in 2015 it was WWI and the

Centenary of the Great War.

In 2015, PP Col Sutcliffe organised short memorial

services at several WWI memorial sites in honour of the

Centenary of the ANZACs landing on Gallipoli.

Since the 2015 trip, there has been feedback from people

finding the small crosses left by Col on the memorials.


THE DAVID HACK CLASSIC MEET – Hosted by RC Toowoomba North

The Rotary Club of Toowoomba North does it again.

Toowoomba North once again put on a great show at the David Hack Classic Meet, which was held on

Sunday, 1st May, hosted at the Aerotec Hangar at the Toowoomba Airport. The Classic is in its 18

th year

and brings in car and warbird enthusiasts from all over South East Qld and beyond.

The weather gods were with us this year in keeping the rain away even though it was raining everywhere

else. A misty, cloudy morning gave way to clear skies allowing the aircraft to hit the skies providing a

spectacular display of vintage aircraft over the Toowoomba skyline.

This year a Marchetti Jet flew in from Sydney, which drew a crowd. The Marchetti S211 Jet was

assembled in 1990, and previously owned by the Republic of Singapore Air Force to train pilots in Western

Australia at RAAF Base Pearce. Pilot Steve Gale donated a joyflight for silent auction and the happy

winner went for his 30 min flight at the end of the day.

BMW Club Qld is celebrating 100 years of BMW. The Centenary Roadshow will see BMWCQ display at

6 locations over 4 months and the David Hack Classic was their first stop. Toowoomba North provided a

huge birthday cake for the occasion and at 11am all exhibitors joined in the festivities by honking their

horns to wish BMW a very happy birthday.

The Bandag Bullet made an appearance and fired up a few times during the day providing a spectacular

display. They too put on a raffle for Bandag replica sample bags and donated the funds to the club for

Toowoomba North’s charities.

Fifty minis turned out, along with an exciting mix of classic and vintage vehicles. A static display of

historical military vehicles and a Kiowa helicopter from the Oakey Army Base; and Aerotec’s collection of

Warbirds, including the five T-28 Trojans, a T-6 Harvard, an Australian-designed Winjeel and a Stearman.

Constable Clancy the Koala turned up with the Volunteers in Policing along with a patrol vehicle. Also for

the kids there was a jumping castle and face painting.

Once the skies cleared, the three T-28 Trojans flew in formation displaying some impressively close-

quarters flying. The North-American Trojans were once trainer aircraft, before being re-tasked as counter

insurgency aircraft during the Vietnam War.

The Lockyer Valley Rotary Club had a presence on the day, selling tickets in the “Fergie” tractor, which go

straight to the famers in need. A Disaster Aid tent was also on display. Elders Insurance is offering a

donation of up to $50 to Blue Care, Toowoomba Hospice or the Leukaemia Foundation of Queensland with

every new signup or CTP insurance switch. At the David Hack Classic, this fundraiser managed to raise

nearly $6000 for both charities. The fundraiser is ongoing, and you can assist as well by changing over

your CTP. Details can be found via Toowoomba North’s website http://therotaryclub.com.au/?page_id=69

This year the Rotary Club of Toowoomba North’s

Rotary Men’s Health Limousine was present to

promote men’s health. It is a 1984 380SEL stretch

limousine which was donated by its owner to the

club to be used for promotions of men’s health at

various events.

The Club is now gearing up for 2017 and planning

well ahead for their 20th

year in 2018.

Story & photos by Robyn Jeffery Toowoomba North Club Administrator/Marketing

http://therotaryclub.com.au/?page_id=69


THE DAVID HACK CLASSIC MEET- continued

1931 Model A Ford won the People’s choice trophy & The Bandag Bullet

the Restored Original trophy

Steve Gale and his Marchetti jet Constable Clancy & members of Toowoomba North

Mini Club out in force The sign says it all.

Winner of the Special Interest Vehicle Trophy (Red car) A Stearman

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