Rotary Club of Diamond Creek Bulletin 10/4/2012

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RI President

Kalyan Benerjee Rotary Club of Vapi

Governor

David Anderson Rotary Club of Yea

AG

Pat Miller Rotary Club of Diamond Creek

Club Officers President Alan Jones Vice President PP Clyde Hulme President Elect Steve Crosling Secretary & Attendance Eileen Gatt Treasurer & Public Officer Greg Adams Directors and Standing Committees Club Administration PE Steve Crosling Membership John Egan Public Relations PP Bev Baker, Service Projects PP Alan White Rotary Foundation PP Linda Gidlund Who ya gunna call ! President Alan Jones 0414861558 Secretary Eileen Gatt 0427712688 Treasurer Greg Adams 0419355842 Editor: Greg Adams Art Director: Greg Adams Advertising : Greg Adams Bottle washer : Greg as well Editorial: send to [email protected]

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Note: The views and opinions expressed in this newsletter are not necessarily those of the Club or its members

District 9790

On the Cover

A Face book entry to Josh Wood’s face book page Thank s Josh

Hmmmmmmm. I know a few of those.

And thank you to knighty knight photography.

Roger your photo's are amazing, just think what you could do if it was a Nikon !


the program/up and coming calendar and who’s doin what 10th April 2012 Tuesday 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Josh Wood up date

Attend: Shazza Sharraine, Chair: Xray Steve Beans: Greg, Door man: On the Busses John Art Work: Banker Tina Prize: Little John.

17th April 2012 Tuesday 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM NYSF Presentation

Attend: Lady in waiting Eileen, Chair: Cptn Peter Beans: Greg, Door man: 1st mate Jacqui John Art Work: RYLA Linda Prize: Sen Serg Kinghty Knight

24th April 2012 Tuesday 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Club Ass.

Attend: Baby Chuck David, Chair: Grand Poobear Alan Beans: Greg, Door man: Temp Tester Rod Art Work: Holliday Geoff Prize: Sparkie Ern

1st May 2012 Tuesday 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Surviving the Police Academy—Christopher Knight

Attend: White House Alan, Chair: Sen Serg Kinghty Knight Beans: Greg, Door man: Chear squad Bev Art Work: Sharraine Digger Prize: Xray Steve

8th May 2012 Tuesday 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Australian Rotary Health John Leadbeater

15th May 2012 Tuesday 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Donydji Program Jon Baly

22nd May 2012 Tuesday 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Rotarian behind the badge Greg Paull

29th May 2012 Tuesday 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Club Ass

2nd June 2012 Saturday 7.00 PM - 11.30 PM 20th Birthday bash

life's events

Apr 7 Steve Crosling - birthday Diamond Creek

Apr 8 Rob Lloyd - joined Rotary 15 years ago. Diamond Creek

Apr 13 Linda & Roger - anniversary Diamond Creek

Apr 23 Lexie & Steve - anniversary Diamond Creek


past presidents Brian Bowen 1978-1979 Heidelberg North

Bob Eycken 1983-1984 Alperton UK

John McCrohan 1992-1993

Ron Gordon 1993-1994

Chris Doupe 1994-1995

Cliff Wearne 1995-1996

Ern Wardell 1996-1997

Rod Mackenzie 1997-1998

Steve Sampson 1998-1999

Robin Chapple 1999-2000

Peter Marriage 2000-2001

Rob Lloyd 2001-2002

Bev Baker 2002-2003

Joe Di Natale 2003-2004

Geoff Swan 2004-2005

John Gatt 2005-2006

John Arthur 2006-2007

Linda Gidlund 2007-2008

Alan White 2008-2009

Pat Millar 2009-2010

Clyde Hulme 2010-2011

As we move towards the end of the Rotary year and a new team is getting ready to embark upon an exciting year ahead, the best advice that I can give to them is to learn all that they can in this lead up time. In order to be a good leader, one must have the knowledge and the information to impart to others and the only way that one can do this is to learn as much as possible. As humans, we never stop learning. Nobody knows it all. We learn and then by having that knowledge we can contribute and others then learn from us. Rotary, like so many other things is going through a period of change and it is important that we accept the new challenges and embrace our roles with vigour and enthusiasm. Committing to a role on the Club Rotary Leadership team means just that – commitment. It does not just mean coming along to the weekly meetings, it means putting in time and effort behind the scenes and taking on the responsibility of that part of Club Service. In order to lead in that role, it is imperative that one learns about the area. There are many ways to do this: it is vital to attend District Assembly; don’t just read the manual for your role but learn and understand about it; check out related websites that will give you a greater understanding of your area; listen at Club Assembly or at our special nights (e.g. Foundation Night or RYLA night etc.) to give you a greater appreciation and awareness of those areas of the club. Don’t just concentrate on those areas with which you feel comfortable – challenge yourself with the unknown. There are experienced people in the club who will be only too happy to help you or to give you advice if you need it.

If our members do not embark on the road to learning the ramifications for our club can be quite severe. Initially we will lose members and others will become dissatisfied. Morale in the club will deteriorate. But of even greater consequence will be the fact that we are no longer benefitting the community, (both local and international) and nor are we being true to the four way test. This week’s Guest Speaker is Josh Wood who is making a return visit to our club. There could not be a better example than Josh of someone who has been committed to learning and persevering tirelessly in order to achieve his goals. But even more inspirational is the fact that is now motivating and teaching other people in the same position to realise what they can accomplish. So please think about your role in the club in forthcoming Rotary year – push yourself, be committed and learn all you can. Not only will it benefit the community and our club, you will also gain immense personal satisfaction. Alan Jones

from the president keeping up with the joneses! “Leadership and learning are indispensable to each other. “ - John F. Kennedy


as it happened

Minutes of the meeting 3rd April 2012

President Alan welcomed three potential Rotarians visiting the club and also the guest speaker Wes Lloyd.

Linda Gidlund was an apology as she was giving a Shelter box talk in the city this evening.

Alan Jones will report on the Board meeting at a later stage.

The New Zealand respite program from Christchurch will stay with the club for three nights later on in the year.

Rotary Mental Health Hat day is coming up next month. Get your hats ready!

Rod Mackenzie is calling for written nominations for the Paul Harris Foundation Awards.

Rotary Corporate Brochures are to be distributed along with Humanity in Motion books. Please see Alan Jnes if you are available to hand them out.

The Board has approved a defibrillator for the local Netball club and it will be bought soon.

The Rotary Club of Albury North is selling raffle tickets to raise money for the cares centre at their hospital.

Alan Jones will attend a breakfast to look at health issues at which David Parkin will be a speaker, in May : and the RC Greensborough will have their breakfast as well.

Credential certificate to have a delegate nominated for voting at the Rotary International Convention. Rod nominated John Gatt and as no other member was nominated, John Gatt became the delegate.

Chairperson Rob Lloyd introduced his brother Wes Lloyd. Wes has had a varied career in risk and safety and works now with the Grand Prix Event in that capacity. After a video presentation Wes explained risk management associated with Grand Prix racing in Melbourne ,many aspects of planning and communication having parallels with the club's Town Fair. Wes touched on insurance and work safe, and other problems that happen behind the scenes of the Grand Prix.

End of meeting.



Rotary International news 4th April 2012

RI President Kalyan Banerjee presents Afghan President Hamid Karzai with a medal in recognition of Karzai's support for the Global Polio Eradication Initiative. Rotary International President Kalyan Banerjee presented a medal to Afghan President Hamid Karzai on 2 April in Kabul, in recognition of Karzai’s support for the Global Polio Eradication Initiative, in which Rotary is a spearheading partner. Banerjee is the first RI president to visit Afghanistan. His visit was made possible through the work of Rotary Foundation Trustee Stephen R. Brown and Fary Moini, both members of the Rotary Club of La Jolla Golden Triangle, California, USA, which has carried out numerous successful educational projects in Jalalabad. During their 45-minute meeting, Karzai and Banerjee discussed how lessons learned from India’s success might be applied in Afghanistan. Banerjee’s home country of India was removed from the polio-endemic list in February. “I encouraged the president to keep up the intensity of the immunization program because, by doing so, they can stop polio as we did in India,” Banerjee said. “Once it stops, it stops. You don’t know when it will happen, or where the last polio case will be; but one day it will happen if you remain ever vigilant.” Continued support for polio eradication. Karzai vowed his government will continue to support the eradication program and said he personally would help encourage and educate the Afghan public on the importance of reaching all children with the oral polio vaccine. In discussing strategies, Banerjee said Muslim leaders who supported India’s polio immunization campaign could be encouraged to communicate with their Afghan counterparts to explain the importance of immunizations. Indian Rotary members were instrumental in gaining the support of influential clerics to help dispel misconceptions about polio immunizations within some Muslim communities. Banerjee also said both countries could exchange teams of health workers so that Indian vaccinators can share best-practice approaches and learn more about the challenges facing polio eradication in Afghanistan. Afghanistan is one of only three countries where the wild poliovirus has never been stopped. So far in 2012, Afghanistan has reported five new polio cases out of the 36 recorded globally. The country reported 80 cases in 2011. The other two endemic countries are Nigeria and Pakistan. Polio infections due to cross-border traffic between Afghanistan and Pakistan are a continuing

problem, making bi-national cooperation essential. Pakistan has reported 15 cases this year after posting 198 in 2011.

Rotary’s work in Afghanistan Accompanying Banerjee on his historic visit were Brown; Moini; Dr. Ajmal Pardis, chair of Rotary’s Afghanistan National PolioPlus Committee and a member of the Rotary Club of Jalalabad; and Mohammad Ishaq, a member of the Rotary Club of Jalalabad. Brown and Moini have led several projects in Afghanistan and participated in National Immunization Days there. The Global Connections and Exchange Program, an education project of the La Jolla Golden Triangle Rotary club, administers Internet training labs in 13 high schools as well as a central training facility in Jalalabad. The effort is part of a larger initiative to promote technology, curriculum development, and international collaboration.

RI President Kalyan Banerjee presents Afghan President Hamid Karzai with a medal in recognition of Karzai's

support for the Global Polio Eradication Initiative.


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Rotary Club of Diamond Creek Bulletin 10/4/2012