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Rotary Club of Freshwater Bay, District 9455 1
New HorizonsThe Official Bulletin of the Rotary Club of Freshwater Bay Inc.
From the PresidentFind out what is happening around the club. Page 1
Toys for CambodiaThe club has donated toys that are being taken to Cambodia. Page 2
AquaBoxWhat is AquaBox? Find out here.Page 3
GSE to D1880 GermanyApplications are open. See who the club is sponsoring. Page 2
Sausage SizzleFind how the Bunnings Sausage Sizzle went on Saturday.Page 3
This Weeks MeetingWhat is happening next meeting? Find out now..Page 2
Volume 3, Issue 9 30th August - 5th September 2010
PO Box 168, Nedlands, Western Australia, 6909 ! District 9455! ABN: 99 602 195 617
From the President Dear Fellow Rotarians,
This week we are heading into September, which in the Rotary Calendar is New Generations month. It is fitting that the formation of a separate committee in our club for New Generations programs and projects coincides with the month RI asks us to place an emphasis on the programs and projects which relate to the next generation.
There are too many wonderful Rotary programs and projects targeted at youth and young adults to mention. I consider myself extremely fortunate to have had first had experience in many of these programs as a participant, including the Science Experience (as a science demonstrator), the National Youth Science Forum, the Rotary Youth Leadership Award Camp, Handicamp, and Rotaract. Each has had a profound effect on my life, and other young people participating in our other offerings, be they a
day-long seminar, a camp, or a year overseas, will no doubt likewise tell you how much Rotary has impacted their life for the better.
As Rotarians, there are many ways you can help shape our youth, either as a part of the New Generations committee, hosting a student for a day or several months, sourcing applicants to nominate, acting as a mentor or advisor, organising an event, and much much more. Please do ensure that you have a current Working with Children card so there is no barrier to getting involved
should you choose to.
Yours in Rotary Service,
Simone Carot CollinsClub President
Last week's meetingLast week's meeting had a strong focus on the Ambassadorial Scholarships funded by the Rotary Foundation. The outbound scholar for our district, Lisa Guppy, will shortly be heading to University College London to spend a year of her PhD studying hos disaster relief measures can be applied to addressing the issue of water poverty. She explained that there is a lot more involved than simply digging wells or laying pipes, as many well-meaning NGOs go in and do – the water must also be tested and c o l l e c t i o n m e t h o d s considered to avoid contamination with poisons such as arsenic. Word has come in that her visa has finally be approved, so she will be heading off to District 1140 this week.
We also met our applicant for the next round of scholarships, Justin Hewett. Justin is a law student with a passion for Chinese law, and Photo: Ambassadorial Scholar applicant Justin Hewett and outgoing Ambassadorial Scholar Lisa Guppy
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he hopes to spend a year studying a Masters of Law in Beijing. We wish him all the best for his interview on September 11th.
We also received news from an inbound Ambassadorial Scholar, Melpo Economou, who is still here in Perth. She brought us the Burundi Peace Choir project when she was working at AseTTS. She is now working at Curtin Volunteers.
This week's meetingThis week is a vocational topic, with Tony Baker telling us what's happening in Fine Art. This week provides the opportunity for some interaction - if you have any interesting items in your home, please bring them along for a review, like that seen on the TV show “Antiques Roadshow”.
Toys for CambodiaGary and Kim Hewett, founders of Cambodia Aware, attended our meeting on Wednesday not only to support their son Justin but
also to receive a number of knitted toys which they will take up to Cambodia next month.
The Hewetts have dedicated their lives to helping the Cambodians since Gary’s first trip there with his medico brother in 1995. Gary was one of the four finalists for this year in the Australian of the Year Awards for WA and has been recognised for his work with an OAM.
Margaret Brawley has another 50 of her beautiful knitted toys almost ready to hand over to the Club, and these too will go to Cambodia.
Resignation It is with great sadness that the Club acknowledges our valued member Rajah Senathirajah’s resignation. Due to personal reasons, Rajah has resigned from the Club on a temporary basis.
As our Charter Treasurer, Rajah has played an invaluable role in quietly and efficiently keeping the club’s finances in order and assisting with completing the many forms and all other monetary matters, including arranging for an Honorary
Auditor for the Club, and submitting documentation for auditing.
Rajah will help the club with financial matters where necessary. Jes will continue as a ‘Friend of the Club’ and in this capacity we’ll be able to enjoy both Jes and Rajah’s participation with projects, fundraising and social activities.
We look forward to R a j a h rejoining our membership just as soon a s
circumstances allow him to do so. Make it very soon Rajah!
Science ExperienceBrother James brought in an application from Christ Church Grammar for New Generations Director Marcos for Conor Cleary to attend the Science Experience at UWA.
Conor will be the first student funded by the Rotary Club of Freshwater Bay to attend the Science Experience, which is a three day camp held annually for year 10 students.
Group Study Exchange to D. 1880 in GermanyApplications are being sought for both a Rotary Team Leader and Team members to go to Germany this Rotary year.
Rob Rorhlach has been nominated by the Club for the Team Leader position and Rajah has found us a Team member applicant
from the Nedlands Council by the name of Nana Kurosaki. Good luck on the interviews Rob and Nana!
Any Cricket Fans?
The International Fellowship of Cricketing Rotarians will be holding the Australian Rotary Festival of Cricket at Lilac Hill from 24-29th October, 2010.
To ensure the success of the Festival assistance is being sought for players, umpires, scorers, bus drivers, ground marshals, lunch helpers, photographers and supports.
Secretary Di has information if any members are interested in assisting with any of the above.
Shelter BoxesA newsletter and donation form was forward to all members during the week. Marcos and Jen sent the information on to workmates and friends. At last week’s meeting Marcos announced he had already received a $50 donation from one staff member at Murdoch University.
Charity Account DonationMarcos donated $182.00 to the Club’s Charity account from fund raising activities held by the Provisional Photo (L-R): Gary Hewett, Rotarian Claire Forsdyke, Kim Hewett
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Rotary Club of Murdoch, which unfortunately did not progress into a Chartered Rotary Club. A huge thank you to Marcos and the people who were members of the Provisional Club.
Club DuesWould members who have not yet paid their Club Dues please do so as soon as possible.
Member unable to pay the full amount can pay in two six monthly payments if that is easier for them. Treasurer Toni will be sending out reminders to those whose dues are still outstanding.
Sausage SizzleThe Bunnings Sausage Sizzle on August 28th was the first fundraising event where our club has been out in the eye of the general public.
Many local businesses helped make it a successful venture. Woolworths donated 240 sausages, and Jacks and Coles in Claremont donated $50 vouchers which has purchased rolls, drinks, condiments, paper napkins etc. The balance of rolls required were purchased at cost (30c each) from Baker’s Delight in Jacks at Claremont Quarter. Ken Collins has sought out the donations so that very little outlay for the Sausage Sizzle will be required from the club.
A big thank you to the members who came along on Saturday to cook, serve and enjoy the magnificent day. We appear to have raised around $550 your efforts.
AquaboxAquabox was founded by the Rotary Club of Wirksworth UK, which was involved in providing assistance to disaster areas by dispatching plywood boxes filled with emergency supplies.
In 1990, the c l u b identified an opportunity to extend the use of the relief boxes b y constructing them out of s t r o n g e r materials. In addition to its original p a c k a g i n g purpose, the new, plastic box could be also used by d i s a s t e r ‐a f f e c t e d communities for storage, furniture, etc. and, with the addition of a tap and purification system, it could be used to create drinking water from polluted supplies.
The Aquabox was finally launched in October 1992 and now operates in UK, Australia and Canada to provide emergency relief around the world. Since then, tens of thousands of boxes have been despatched to areas affected by natural disasters, such as earthquakes, hurricanes and floods etc., as well as war‐torn countries.
What is Aquabox? Aquabox is essentially a lifesaving water tank with a water filter and water treatment tablets that can convert 1,100 litres of polluted water making it safe and pleasant to drink. The boxes are also filled with warm clothing, useful hardware and hygiene items to reduce the suffering during the aftermath of a disaster. Two types of Aquabox are available: AQUABOX GOLD and AQUABOX 30.
AQUABOX GOLD is prefilled with; 2 carbon activated filters, a dispensing tap, matching water purification tablet sets, muslin, two buckets for collecting water and an instruction picturegram.
The AQUABOX GOLD is then packed by the Aquabox team
and filled with new, specifically purchased, humanitarian goods to meet the basic needs of the recipients ‐ two cotton blankets, melamine eating set ‐ comprising four sets of plates, bowls and mugs, a fold up cast iron frying pan, biodegradable soap, multi‐purpose knife, ball of twine, coil of wire, pliers, l.e.d. torch, hammer, 2 kg of mixed nails, handsaw, 50 mtrs of rope, kitchen utensil set, chop sticks, tarpaulin and trenching tool and most i m p o r t a n t l y two double mosquito nets (Cost $480).
AQUABOX 30 is prefilled with; 30 carbon a c t i v a t e d fi l t e r s , a dispensing tap, m a t c h i n g w a t e r p u r i fi c a t i o n tablet sets, musl in , a b i l i n g u a l i n s t r u c t i o n manual and picturegram. This version d o e s n o t c o n t a i n a d d i t i o n a l welfare aid items and has
the capability of dispensing 30,000 litres of clean water. It is produced and despatched to disaster areas for use in areas such as hospitals, community centres, schools or as additional support filtration equipment for the Aquabox Gold (Cost $750).
For more information or to donate an Aquabox visit www.aquabox.com.au
Photo: Sausage sizzle at Bunnings Claremont
Change of MeetingWhen: Thursday, 7st October, 2010. Venue: Usual venue. Time: Usual time.
Guest Speaker: Phil Sherwood from RC Arden Arcade, California
Note: this meeting is in place of our usual Wednesday meeting on Wed 6th Oct.
13th Annual Dr Ken Collins Address
Promoting The Rotary Foundation
When: Monday, 29th November, 2010. Venue: Golden Nugget Room, Gloucester Park. Time: 7:00pm for 7:30pm
Guest Speaker: RI President Ray KlinginsmithAlumni Speaker: Maryanne Tokome-Amu
Cost: $45pp with cash bar available.
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BoardRotary Year 2010-11Simone Carot Collins — [email protected]
Di Collins — Secretary / Vice [email protected]@rotaryfreshwaterbay.org.au
Bill Hassell — President Elect / Club Administration [email protected]
Toni James — [email protected]
Rob Rohrlach — Projects [email protected]
Claire Forsdyke — International [email protected]
Ken Collins — Membership [email protected]
Marcos Carot Collins — New Generations [email protected]
Club DetailsRotary Club of Freshwater Bay Inc.PO Box 168, Nedlands, Western Australia, 6909
MeetingsWednesday 5:45pm to 6:45pmCafe, Bethesda HospitalQueenslea DriveClaremont
Email [email protected] 08 9385 0471Fax 08 9385 0472
Website www.rotaryfreshwaterbay.org.au
Facebook http://www.facebook.com/freshwaterbayrotary
Chartered 19 December 2008
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Date Name
1st September Judy Edwards
8th September Margaret Stuart
15th September Judy Edwards
22nd September TBA
Welcoming Roster
Program for September / OctoberDate Details
1st September Tony Baker - What’s happening with fine arts?
8th September Ron Geary - Handicamp
15th September Committee Meeting
22nd September Hon Nick Hasluck AM
29th September TBA
7th October (Thursday) Philip Sherwood: RC Arden Arcade
Date Name
1st September Rob Rohrlach
8th September Di Collins
22nd September Marcos Carot Collins
Host - Introduction & Thank You
New Horizons: Winner of the District 9450 Bulletin Award for 2009/10
Date Speaker Topic
1st September Tony Baker What’s happening with fine arts? Bring some antiques along to have them assessed by Tony!
8th September PDG Ron Geary Handicamp
22nd September Hon Nick Hasluck, AM Reflections of a newly retired judge
7th October Philip Sherwood RC Arden Arcade
Upcoming Guest Speakers