new horizons volume 1 issue 12
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Rotary Club of Freshwater Bay, District 9450! 1
New HorizonsThe Official Bulletin of the Rotary Club of Freshwater Bay
Knitted items for AIDS
Babies
Knitted jumpers, blankets and toys for AIDS babies in developing countries. Page 2
Letter from the Club
President
President Di talks about the current activities of the club. Page 2
Rotary Foundation
Thought of the Week
This week’s thought is about opening doors for those in need.Page 4
Ethics - The challenge
to all Rotarians
Some food for thought.Page 1
Outbound GSE Team
2009
Short bios of the outbound GSE Team that is heading to Texas next week. Page 3
Rotarian Bill Hassell
Bill receives the Order of Merit from the Federal Republic of Germany.Page 4
Volume 1, Issue 12" 6th - 12th April 2009
PO Box 168, Nedlands, Western Australia, 6909 ! District 9450! ABN: 99 602 195 617
Above and below: Margaret Brawley
with some the knitted items sent
overseas - see Page 2 for more
details
Ethics – The challenge to
all RotariansRotarians frequently refer to each other as ‘the leaders in their vocations’ and we are all generally ready to accept the title of ‘leader’. Along with that title, if the ethics of a Rotarian are to have any real meaning in the Vocational sense, there must inevitably be the responsibility of setting a good leadership example.The executives should set the standards ‘in the place that we work’.Any executives who imagine their moral failings – or strengths – to be unknown to their staff, colleagues, clients, suppliers or the unions with whom they deal are simply deluding themselves.Any fall from grace of ‘management’ gives co-workers an excuse to do the same. ‘If it’s good enough for him/her, it’s good enough for me’. That sentiment is an unfortunate human failing. That is a negative viewpoint.
Let us be PositiveIf each of near 32,000 Australian Rotarians had a positive influence on people, then Rotary’s ideals could impact on a large proportion of the Australian population.
HonestyA wise person once said, speaking of justice, ‘it not only needs to be done, but it needs to be seen to be done’. It is just the same with honesty.Everything we do or say as individuals and the practices of the company or institution in which we exercise our executive powers, must be seen to be honest.
CourtesyHow much does a smile cost? If we truly believe in ‘the recognition of the worthiness of all useful
occupations’ why should we be discourteous to anyone. That doesn’t imply subservience or agreeing with everyone. It simply says that ‘we can agree to disagree’ and be respected for an honest and courteously expressed difference of opinion.
JusticeWhat was it that aroused the greatest resentment in us as children, and indeed, affects us as adults? A feeling that we had been treated unfairly. Sometimes bad decisions have to be made – but if they are fair, they will gain respect.If we can send each of our staff home walking a little taller because they feel they are treated in a just and courteous way and respected for their individual qualities, doesn’t this give us the chance to influence the whole community for good.
UnderstandingIn exercising executive powers it is a real plus to try to put oneself in the other person’s position – to try to understand their point of view – and then ask yourself ‘how would I react if was spoken to or treated in a discourteous or disparaging way?’. One golden rule in this area is never to censure anyone publicly, especially a staff member, in front of their workmates.One way of helping to keep a ‘happy ship’ is to use the services of an Industrial Padre, who simply calls around to your place of business at a mutually suitable time and has a word with anyone on your staff who may be seeking a confidant about something which is worrying them. At first sight this personnel service may seem too expensive but how much more expensive might disharmony be. It may well be less costly in the long run, but to a Rotarian, giving the service should be the major consideration. It is a real expansion of vocational service.
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Letter from the Club
PresidentDear Rotarians,
April and ‘Magazine’ or more appropriately PR month is with us. PP Tim Dawe from the RC of West Perth has put together an article and photographs from our Charter Night which he has sent to Bob Aitken, the Editor of our Rotary Down Under Magazine.
Our member Andrea Hayward has kindly agreed to assist with articles for us to send to the Community newspapers. It would be good to let the community know we are a new force for good in the area and that we are attempting a new style club, changing what we can for the progress of Rotary.
Currently we have a number of ‘balls in the air’, which is the usual situation in a brand new Rotary Club. The letter from Rotary International to support our application for Incorporation is now in the hands of the Department of Commerce. Ken and I met with the President Elect of the Rotary Club of Perth, Kerry McAuliffe, a retired Commercial Solicitor, who has generously offered to assist the club to set up a suitable tax deductible Fund. Kerry will come along to our meeting on 23rd April to put forward a few proposals which members can then decide on which is the better for the long term benefit of the RC of Freshwater Bay. Please make every effort to be at the meeting on this date to be part of this decision.
Svetha Venkatesh and Sue Boyd have both agreed to become ‘Friends of the Rotary Club of Freshwater Bay’. Svetha will become a full member when she is freed up a little from her current commitments and we hope Sue will do likewise in the fullness of time.
Ken and I would like to have all members in the Club (whom we have not already had) around for a meal in groups of 6 to 8 over the coming weeks so we are able to get to know each other a little better. I’ll be in contact in the near future to work out a suitable date with each member.
Last meeting was very light on, membership wise. We had our first visit from our AG Phil Skelton and PDG Axel Handevitt Haar. Our member Brother James brought along a number of students and adults to tell us about the life changing trips they do to India and other places through their Pilgrimage of Hope. Bless you for what you are doing James. We have experienced what you
have brought to us and can only say that the poorest of the poor do exist in Calcutta and for the service you are rendering and dignity given to the dying and destitute we sincerely thank you. James attended a Rotary meeting whilst in Calcutta and found his Rotary membership opened doors for him which he’d not been able to open prior to becoming a Rotarian.
Yours in Rotary Service,
Di CollinsCharter President
Knitted Items for
AIDS Babies
Thousands of jumpers, blankets and toys have been lovingly knitted by Margaret Brawley and many other senior citizens in our community which Ken and Di have distributed to African and Asian AIDS babies. " Lyn Packer has taken them to Vietnam, others went to South Africa when Claire Forsdyke went on her Group Study Exchange, PDG Ron and Glenys Geary took cases of them to India when attending a PolioPlus " National Immunisation Day. Huge quantities have gone off to Zambia and Bali and Ken and Di took a quantity to Nigeria last May.
This is a wonderful project which has given purpose to a number of our seniors, many of them in nursing homes, has benefited the children in the countries mentioned and has been a great PR exercise to get the name of Rotary out into the community.
Outbound Group
Study Exchange Team
At our meeting on Thursday, Renee Wirth visited the Club and on her return will tell us about her experiences as a Group Study Exchange Team member and" hopefully, may consider joining us as a member. Further details on the outbound GSE Team is included on Page 3.
Possible New
Member
PDG Axel Handevitt Haar came along to the meeting as he has proposed Tony Abbott (a visitor last Thursday night) for membership of the Club. " Tony was the Consul General from the UK and now settled in Perth. Tony, like all our members is a busy man but we hope he
will find time to join us in our humanitarian efforts.
Shelter Box
Presentation
Margaret Stuart, Mary Ann and Michael Wright and Ken and Di Collins attended a dinner meeting on 31st March where Ian Munday gave a presentation on what has now become the largest global international project of Rotary Clubs.
Mary Ann and her friends have funded a Shelter Box, Margaret has become a 'Shelter Box' fan and is hoping to raise funds amongst her work colleagues to fund a box and Bryant Stokes has offered to fund a box. " Great project and effort from our new members.
PolioPlus Fundraising
Film
On Wednesday, 20th May at Ace Cinemas in Hay Street, Subiaco, the film ' A night at the Museum 2' will be screened as a fundraiser for PolioPlus." The tickets will be $16.00 each, with $8.00 from the sale of each ticket going to PolioPlus. " This is a national fundraising event for PolioPlus supported by 20th Century Fox. " Please put the date in" your diary and encourage friends and relatives to support Rotary and purchase tickets.
Rotary International
President to visit
Perth
On Tuesday, 19th May, Rotary International President DK Lee and his wife Young Ja will visit Perth. " A tri-district reception will be held for DK to present Citations to all Clubs who have qualified for his Presidential Citation." It will be an honour for the Rotary Clubs in Western Australia to receive their Presidential Citations from the President of RI himself."
The Rotary Club of Freshwater Bay has qualified for a Presidential Citation and it will be a wonderful opportunity for members to attend a function so early in their Rotary membership to meet and hear from our International President."
Please put this date in your diary." Details will be provided when available.
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Rotary Club of Freshwater Bay, District 9450! 3
RI DISTRICT 9450
Perth & North West
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
TO
DISTRICT 5830
North East Texas
The Teamhttp://www.teamtexas2009.blogspot.com
Grace Ley (52) Team Leader is a Past President of the Rotary Clubs of Northam and Geraldton. She is currently the Nurse
Director for the WA Country Health Service – Midwest and is committed to improving the health of country West Australians. Grace enjoys travelling both for business and pleasure.
Renee Wirth (33) is a Senior Payroll Administrator for Fircroft Australia, a recruitment company focusing mainly on the oil and
gas industry. Fircroft has offices all over the world, including Houston, Texas. She is also a volunteer first aider with St John Ambulance Australia.
Nikki Gardner (26) is a Pharmacist who is employed at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital in Nedlands. She has an enormous
passion for her profession, travelling and learning about different cultures. Nikki is currently working in Broome and is a regular attendee at the Rotary Club of Broome.
Grace Carroll (40) works for the Health Department in the Chief Health Professions Office as a Senior Policy Officer
representing Allied Health and Health Science professions across the WA Health System. She is passionate about travel and other cultures and the experiences it brings.
Nina Morrow (34) is a Human Resources Administrator for BHP Billiton Nickel West which is part of the Stainless Steel Materials
Division. She loves outdoor activities and her ideal holiday is camping or something involving warmth and water. She is also partial to good food and wine and love to entertain friends.
Tilai Morrissey (37) works as a Business Analyst for the Dept. of Planning and Infrastructure Information Services/ Web Design and
Development area. She is passionate about travelling and is an animal lover doing voluntary work with animal organisations.
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Board
Rotary Year 2008-09
Di Collins — President
Ken Col l ins — Vice Pres ident /
Membership Director
Rajah Senitharajah — Treasurer
Daniel Forsdyke — Secretary
Bryant Stokes — Projects Director
Claire Forsdyke — International Director
Glenn Darlington — President Nominee /
PR & Management Committee Director
Peter Symons — Club Administration
Director
Club DetailsRotary Club of Freshwater Bay
PO Box 168,
Nedlands,
Western Australia, 6909
Meetings
Thursday 5:45pm to 6:45pm
Cafe, Bethesda Hospital
Queenslea Drive
Claremont
Email [email protected]
Phone!08 9385 0471
Fax 08 9385 0472
Website www.rotaryfreshwaterbay.org.au
Facebook http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=47737002646
Chartered 19 December 2008
Bulletin Contributions
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Why not use the bulletin to update the club on the projects your committee is working on or promote the clubs next fundraising event.
Please forward articles and photos to [email protected]
Date Name
9th April Marcos Carot Collins
16th April Roh Siriwadena
23rd April Clive Boddy
30th April Andrea Hayward
Welcoming Roster
Program for March / April
Date Details
9th April Dreamfit - Darren Lomman
16th April Committee Meetings
18th April Strategic Planning Workshop
9am to 1pm, LotteryWest, Herdsman (further details next week)
The Rotary FoundationWeek 40: This week’s Rotary Foundation
Thought is about opening doors for those
in need.
A Rotary Foundation matching grant for US$38,900 helped the Rotary Clubs of Istanbul- Findikli, Turkey and East Salem,
Oregon, USA purchase six sound-proof booths and equipment to record books from Istanbul’s Beyazit Library.
Books on CD and MP3 give blind patrons of the library greater access to knowledge and learning and help to improve the literacy rate in Turkey. Through contributions to The Rotary Foundation Rotarians become partners in opening doors for those in need.
Birthdays and Anniversaries
Date Details
8th April Sue Hassell
8th April Peter Symons
9th April Roh Siriwardena
17th April Margaret Stuart
Rotarian Bill Hassell
Heartfelt Congratulations to Bill Hassell who has been the Hon. German Consul for the past 10 years and has been honoured by the Federal Republic of Germany with an Order of Merit.
Bill has also kindly agreed to act as Counsellor for Rohallah Haidari, a young man from Afghanistan, who wishes to apply for a Rotary Foundation Peace Scholarship." Bill will assist Rohallah with his application and we look forward to having him along to the Club in the near future so that Rohallah can tell us a little about himself.
Rohallah has experienced a very traumatic past in Afghanistan but feels compelled to do what he can to assist the plight of his people in Afghanistan and he would like to do this with the aid of a Rotary and its Peace Scholarship. " These are highly completive and Rohallah will benefit from Bill's help in this area.