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Message from the DG
Good morning all and welcome back from Christmas and into the New Year –
I trust all are fully rested and ready for an inspiring 2013.
Each year in January we focus on Public Awareness – sadly the message of
our wonderful contribution to the world is not heard by as many as we would
like. Whose fault some may ask – I believe we all share the responsibility to
carry the message into our communities.
We can do this by wearing our Rotary Badge every day, including Rotary as
part of our conversations with friends and family, posting Rotary activities on
our social media pages, inviting friends to join in our Clubs’ activities such as
fundraising, vocational visits or special fun meetings. At a Club level,
celebrate Rotary’s birthday in February with a party in the park and include
as many non-Rotarians as you can.
Recently Marg and I were in a movie theatre when an End Polio
advertisement was screened. In the darkness, we heard voices recognising
the presence of Rotary and the work we are doing on a global scale. These
advertisements are result of our District’s successful application for almost
$15,000 in grant monies from Rotary International. To ensure our funds were
spread into the far corners of D9670 we will soon be seeing the famous
Rotary message displayed on the sides of heavy transport vehicles plying the
roads from Bourke, Cobar, Dubbo and the Hunter Valley.
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ROTARY INTERNATIONAL DISTRICT 9670 INCORPORATED
District Governor
2012-2013
Peter Raynor
Governor 2012-13
R.I. District 9670
P.O. Box 992 Warners Bay 2282
Ph. 49 588992 Fax 49 588994
Mob. 0416 082270
Welcome to the January District Governor’s Newsletter.
In this issue… Page
Message from the DG, Peter Raynor 1-2 Group Study Exchange 3 ShelterBox 3 Rotary Foundation Raffle 4 Rotary World Community Service 5 Group Study Exchange Dinner Invitation 6 2013 Eastern District 9670 Rotary Foundation Dinner 7 2013 International Conference 8-9 Community Involvement: December 10 Attendance Report: December 11
Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on Earth. Muhammad Ali Read more at http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/quotes/m/muhammadal136676.html#XpCD4kvXhXpLTj9u.99
We hope that you enjoy reading the January
edition of the DG’s Newsletter. Please note that
the submission deadline for each edition is the
10th of that month. Please put DG Newsletter and
the relevant month in the subject line. Please
submit in Word only with minimal formatting.
Captioned photos are very welcome.
Thank you.
Nora Jones: [email protected]
January, 2013
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ROTARY DISTRICT 9670
LEADERSHIP 2012-2013
All home and business phone numbers require prefix 02 if
dialling from outside New South Wales
District Governor: Peter Raynor and Margaret
RC of Warners Bay Ph. 0416 082270
District Governor Elect: Brian Atkins and Madeleine
RC of Waratah Ph: 4952 3220
District Governor Nominee: Gerard McMillan and Yvonne
Palmer RC of Singleton
Ph: 0419 995 175 [email protected]
Immediate Past District Governor:
Janette Jackson and Steve RC of Cessnock Inc.
Ph: 0419 421 154 [email protected]
District Secretary PDG Greg Bevan and Lorraine
RC of Cessnock Ph: 49 37 2495
District Treasurer Ron Glascott and Lynne
RC of Charlestown [email protected]
Message from the DG (Cont.)
At time of writing, many parts of our country are being ravaged by the
nemesis of summer – bushfire. In Tasmania, with home losses in the
hundreds and communities destroyed we can only imagine the horror
and suffering of our fellow Aussies during this difficult time. If you or your
Club are in a position to contribute in any way, please see below a letter
from my friend and colleague District Governor James Wilcox advising his
District 9830 appeal.
The role of Rotary following disasters is that of rebuilding lives and
communities – At the end of this summer we may need to asses our
position as a District with the view to taking a broader outlook to support
those communities who may be in dire need of help.
Margaret and I are looking forward to meeting with you at
Magic of Rotary Conference 22, 23, 24 March – at The Glasshouse, Port
Macquarie. To register:
http://www.9670.emc.com.au
for the Conference to remember.
So my friends, until next month stay safe, stay happy and enjoy Rotary.
Peter Raynor Governor 2012-13 R.I. District 9670 P.O. Box 992 Warners Bay 2282 Ph: 49 588992 Fax: 49 588994 Mob: 0416 082270
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Group Study Exchange
L to R Meredith Cameron, Belinda Latimore, Samantha Wolfe, Nicole Bailey, Kate Cavanagh, Chris Roach (team leader)
The Group Study Exchange team to D1090 in England leaves on February 10, 2013 and will be away for 5 weeks. The team was welcomed by the Rotary Club of Mudgee Sunrise on Saturday, November 24 when they gave their presentation to the Club and many non-Rotarian visitors. This was very well received.
We wish them a very successful exchange and look forward to greeting the team from D1090 when they arrive on March 11, 2013.
ShelterBox on standby to help in Tasmania and New South Wales
ShelterBox stands ready to respond to the devastating bush fires that have swept through south eastern
Tasmania. The small communities of Dunalley and Boomer Bay have been almost completely destroyed and 126
properties burnt to the ground.
NSW-based ShelterBox Response Team (SRT) members & Rotarians Greg Moran (DGN D9650), Scott Jarman
(President Rotary Club Nelson Bay D9670) and Lynn Jarman (D9670) are on standby to fly to Tasmania if
required, with pre-positioned stock from Melbourne.
ShelterBox Australia Communications Officer, Mike Greenslade said, "We have been in touch with the State
Emergency Service in Tasmania and made them aware of the resources we have on offer. Greg is coordinating
efforts and has also contacted emergency management in New South Wales, where serious fires are sweeping
the countryside and threatening homes. Thankfully, no deaths have been reported but our hearts go out to
those who have lost property and livelihoods”.
In February 2009 Victoria was devastated by the country’s worst ever bush fires. Estimates suggest that around
900 homes were destroyed, leaving around 7,000 survivors registered for assistance with the Red Cross. 79
ShelterBoxes were successfully delivered to the fire-ravaged Whittlesea area.
Yours in Rotary,
Scott Jarman President Rotary Club of Nelson Bay
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Rotary Foundation Raffle
Greetings Fellow Rotarians,
The District 9670 Foundation Raffle is one of the major fundraisers for our District Foundation this year. If all
tickets are sold, the Foundation would raise in excess of $60,000 – Just imagine the good that would do in our
world.
This year’s prizes include $3000 worth of travel from Harvey World Travel Toronto, $1400 value 7 nights family
accommodation package in a Poolside Cabana at “The Palms At Avoca” Avoca Beach, The New Apple IPad Wi-fi
(value $539) and $200 BCF Gift Voucher (Boating, Camping & Fishing).
Once again this year, funds from the sale of Raffle Tickets will accrue Foundation Points for Clubs. What a way to
raise Foundation Points so that a Paul Harris Recognition can be awarded by your Rotary Club. What a great
opportunity, particularly for smaller Clubs to earn these points and reward the Service above Self of a fellow
Rotarian or community member.
One of the great honours we can bestow on a Rotarian is to award a Paul Harris Recognition and the only way a
club is entitled to make this award is to donate $US1, 000 to Rotary International. In every Club and community, there is a special person who more than deserves this award. Through this raffle we now have an opportunity, to
raise these funds without interfering with our regular club fundraising activities.
Additional books are available and the returning date for the tickets is not until 28 February 2013.
Prizes will be drawn at our District Conference at Port Macquarie in March, 2013
If your Club needs additional books, please email me on [email protected] or phone 0404969473 at any time
Yours in Rotary,
Scott Jarman President Rotary Club of Nelson Bay ShelterBox Response Team Member Rotary District 9670 The Rotary Foundation Committee 32/1a Tomaree Street, Nelson Bay, NSW 2315 Ph: 0249 819 859 M: 0404 969 473 [email protected]
‘Peace through Service’
I slept and dreamt
that life was joy. I
awoke and saw that
life was service. I
acted and behold,
service was joy.
Rabindranath Tagore
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Rotary World Community Service
Has your club ever thought about having your own (Rotary World Community Service) RAWCS project?
Here is your chance with a wonderful opportunity! I have a project which is Ideal; · It’s 20 minutes from another established Rotary Project (Nondugl) Papua New Guinea · It has a hospital in need of help · The only dentist in Jiwaka province who services over 300,000 people in need of help · A School who also needs some help · You could be introduced to the people on the ground and could initially stay at the Nondugl accommodation while they build accommodation for your future teams. · Work together with the Governor of Jiwaka who can assist financially. · You could be mentored by the project Manager of the Nondugl Project and learn on the job
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www.rawcs.org.au
To see a similar project visit this Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/RotaryNonduglProjectJiwakaPng
If you are interested, please email [email protected] for further information
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Rotary District 9670 welcomes
The Group Study Exchange Team
from Rotary District 1090, U.K.
The Rotary Club of Raymond Terrace is hosting the welcome function at The Raymond Terrace Bowling
Club, Jacaranda Avenue, Raymond Terrace on Wednesday, March 13, 2013 at 6.00pm for 6.30pm. Cost $35pp includes sherry and hors d’oeuvres on arrival and two course meal, coffee/tea and mints.
All are invited. Some Clubs, especially those that meet on a
Wednesday, may like to a�end in lieu of their regular meeting.
RSVP Friday March 8.
Enquiries:- Ray Davies ph: 02 4987 2452
Email: [email protected] au
J. Butcher I. Matthews
Secretary President
2012-2013 2012-2013
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ROTARY DISTRICT 9670
THE ROTARY CLUB OF NEWCASTLE ENTERPRISE INC.
PO BOX 44
MAYFIELD NSW 2304
AN INVITATION
For you and your partner
To join us in celebration!
2013 Eastern District 9670 Rotary
Foundation Dinner
Date: Tuesday Evening 26 February 2013
Time: 6:30 for 7:00
Place: Wests Mayfield (formally Phoenix Club)
Industrial Drive, Mayfield, NSW
Dinner Cost: $35.00 per person
RSVP to Diana, 49502325 or [email protected].
No later than Monday February 18
Patrick Moore
President, Rotary Club Newcastle Enterprise
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Community Involvement: December
Club Name Contributions
Comments Hours Financial
Adamstown New Lambton 12
BBQ
Cardiff 28
Catering Pre-School Christmas Party
Cessnock 53.5
Roadside Clean-up/Crowd supervision/Community Meetings/Counselling
Cobar 65
Can Collect/Barbeque/Xmas Carols Dubbo 80
Christmas Fair
Kurri Kurri 190
Markets/ Catering/Carols/School B/fast
Maitland Sunrise 200 $ 4,500.00 NewYears Eve Collection/Book Sale/Vocational/ to local Primary Schools/Salvation Army
Muswellbrook 16
Christmas Carols
Myall Coast 150 $ 120.00 School Reading/Raffle/Book sale/Nursing Home/Presents for Nursing Home
Nelson Bay 167
Adopt a Road/Project Neighbour/BBQ/Gan Gan L/out Newcastle Sunrise 32
Committees/ after School Reading
Raymond Terrace 154 $ 180.00 BBQ's/Driver Reviver/Carols/School Presentations/Movember Rutherford- Telarah 157 $120.00 Girl Guides/ Pacing Heats/Waterford/Catering/YEP Allowance Williamtown 178.5
Medowie Community Carols
Totals 1,483.00 $ 4,920.00
Five funny facts of life
Having one child makes you a parent, having two
makes you a referee.
Marriage is a relationship in which one person is
always right and the other is the husband.
You can’t buy love but you pay heavily for it.
Wife and husband always compromise, husband
admits he is wrong and wife always agrees with him.
Our language is called the mother tongue because
the father never gets the chance to speak.
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Attendance Report: December
Club Membership Dec %
Dec. Rank
Adamstown-New Lambton 28 87.3 7 Belmont 25 78.7 13 Cardiff 15 75 16 Cessnock 29 80 12 Cobar 21 91.23 5 Dubbo 25 76 15 Dubbo West 49 92.68 3 Kurri Kurri 15 100 1 Maitland 33 83.9 11 Maitland Sunrise 39 86 8 Muswellbrook 22 69 18 Myall Coast 24 72.73 17 Nelson Bay 53 64.91 20 Newcastle Sunrise 19 78 14 Paterson 19 96 2 Raymond Terrace 21 92.06 4 Rutherford-Telarah 26 85.87 9 Salamander Bay* 31 54 21 Singleton 42 67 19 Waratah 19 87.6 6 Williamtown 17 84.31 10
* = Membership not stated for December report
Cessnock Nov. 80%. Kurri Kurri.- July 95.90% .Aug-86.67%. Sept.-90%.Oct-88% Nov-88.33.% Toronto Sunrise.-July-56.6%.Aug-56.8%. Sept-56% Oct.- 54.1% Nov% Nov-60.25%
I hope that you enjoyed reading the January edition of the DG’s newsletter. I would like to thank
everyone who contributed articles and information to it.
Please note that the submission deadline for the next newsletter is the 10th February. Please put
DG Newsletter and the relevant month in the subject line. I kindly ask that you submit in (simply
formatted) Word or PDFs that are mainly images. PDFs that are complicated with text do not
translate very well into the newsletter document. Captioned photos are very welcome. Thank you,
Nora Jones, Editor.
To all our
readers,
We wish you a
safe, healthy
and
prosperous
2013!