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The Weekly Bulletin of the
Rotary Club of Wynnum and Manly
Rotary District 9630
Bulletin Year 64
No 26- Date –11 - 01 – 2017
ROTARY SERVING HUMANITY
January 11th Jim Byrne. 12th Steve Jones. 16th Dianne Goodison
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January: 15th Creative Markets Morning at Manly. 25th “Fellowship Night” at the foreshore Australia Day BBQ Tent. 26th Australia Day Breakfast. February: 4th Wynnum and Manly loading containers for DIK at Durack. 18th CPR Demonstration and Lesson. March:17th - 19th Mike’s Steam Train Ride.
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Report for Meeting – January 11th, 2017 - 6.00 p.m. for 6.30 p.m.
Programme: Rebirthing PC's and Laptops. Guest Speaker: Chris Johnston. Chairman: Fraser McGregor. Visiting Rotarians: Allen Collishaw (Pine Rivers.) and Charito Fyfe. Visitors: Robyn Mears, Katrina Taylor and Nathan Hoet. Apologies: Robyn Bunting, Ken Davies, Brian Pertezel, Phil Goodison,
Elizabeth Noske, Rob Robergs, John Milles, Damian Nolan, Ken Burkitt, David Lynn, Dave Warren, Don Nixon, Dave Warren, David Preston, Bill Simpson.Chris Reynolds, Jo Soothill, Tony Fox John Milles, Neal Schneidewin, Andrew Hurst, Clare Brolan, Neils Coelingh-Bennink, Tony Fisher.
**** **** **** **** Dave Warren writes: “On the eve of the Australia Day BBQ (25th January) the Club will hold a Fellowship Night for members and partners on the front beach under the “tent” and among the BBQs. You will need to bring your own chair and whatever drinks you require.”
From Robyn Bunting: “Our next creative markets morning is Sunday, Jan. 15th.” Thank you very much to all those who volunteered. If your name does not appear on this roster be assured that you “are on the list” and have not been forgotten.
Currently the roster is: Set – up: - Conor McManus and Les Nock.
6.00 a.m. to 9.00 a.m. - Deb and Conor McManus, Les and Jill Nock.
9.00 a.m. to 12 noon - Vicki Muskens, Bob Rose and Liz Tighe.
12noon to 3.00 .p.m. - Chris Reynolds, Rod Fletcher and Les Louis.
**** **** **** **** PDG Pat Galligan writes: “You may be interested to know the following. It was a nice surprise to start the new year with.
Ipswich Mayor, Cr. Paul Pisasale recently advised that I have been awarded a City of Ipswich Medallion. This award is to recognize my community service in the Goodna/Ipswich area through Rotary and other community associations.
It is to be presented on Saturday, 21st January. Think I will have to buy a bigger Akubra hat!!”
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David Groves apologized that while he was away Katie Shiels our Exchange Student who had been in France, arrived home on Sunday without any fanfare. He will arrange to have her report on her exchange at a suitable time.
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David Groves then shared some time of his recent trip to Europe and his visit to two of ex Exchange Students, first to Maxime Servias in Belgium who took him to France. While in Belgium David and Alison visited Nathan parent’s who don’t live very far from Maxime.
They then ventured into Hungary and had a wonderful time becoming reacquainted with Robi Scholl. Robi showed how cold it was by holding a piece of frozen water in his hands.
Thanks Dave for updating us on two of our exchange students.
**** **** **** **** (Editor:) The picture on the left is of Ken Evans, with Chris Johnston before the meeting. Ken through his involvement with D.I.K. often sends computer “bits and pieces” to Chris at Earnshaw College where he and his team operate Computers 4Learning.
Fraser McGregor introduced our Guest speaker Chris Johnson: “Chris was born in the occasionally sunny Tasmania. He
is married with four children, 9 grandchildren, and 1 great grandchild, and currently lives at Taigum, one of the northern suburbs of Brisbane.
Chris left school having completed year 12, he spent 12 months in civilian employment, before enlisting in the Army in the Corps of Royal Australian Infantry.
He served in most states, served overseas on active service, and after 24½ years was medically discharged in 2001.
After discharge, because he was interested in IT, he completed Certificate 3 and partially completed Certificate 4. In about 2003, he joined Computers 4Kids as a volunteer. After a few years Chris took over the leadership from Mr Harry Peek, and became the Chairman, and leading technician.
In 2013 a review of their operations was undertaken and, amongst other things, the new working name of Computers4Learning was adopted to better reflect the broader range of eligible recipients.
C4L, formerly C4K, grew out of Rotary’s DIK program. Chris is the general manager. To tell us more about this organisation, please welcome Chris Johnston.” Chris began, “Computers 4 Learning, previously known as Computers 4 Kids, was set-up in 1999, as a non-profit organisation under the auspices of Rotary’s Donations In Kind (DIK) Project.
It’s mission was to supply refurbished computers to disadvantaged children. It has since broadened the criteria to include persons of all ages who are disadvantaged by not having access to a computer, hence the adoption of the new, all-encompassing working name Computers 4 Learning.
Computers 4 Learning is a Licensed Microsoft Registered Computer Refurbisher and can therefore legally install Microsoft licensed products on the computers.
The Computers and Laptops come with Windows 7 and Office 10 installed and are for distribution locally as well as overseas through charity organizations such as Rotary, St Vincent’s de Paul and the Rotary Organization Donations In Kind.
About 500 computers are being refurbished and distributed annually by our team of volunteers. Please remember us when it is time to upgrade your computers and donate them to a worthy cause Computers 4 Learning.
Chris went on to assure everyone of their Free data erasure service comes with a Blancco100% guarantee for computer, one of the world’s leading companies who handle this service.
The quote of the night came when a slide on his Power point presentation displayed this: “None of our volunteers are paid, not because they are worthless but because they are priceless.”
Chairman Fraser MacGregor thanked Chris for his presentation and presented him with our usual Certificate of Appreciation. Many questions were asked and well answered about the programme.
President Mike also added his thanks and appreciation and closed the meeting with the singing of the National Anthem at 8.10 p.m.
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Two weeks into the second half of the Rotary year and we are already active in the Community. Last weekend and this one coming sees the Jolly Old Fellow departing his position on the rooftops for another Christmas season. Thank you to all those involved in taking Santa down - please remember to do this activity safely.
The end of the month sees one of our biggest annual projects - Australia Day Breakfast. All hands on deck required as we cook and serve close to 5000 sausages in one morning. Set up is the day prior.
As a thank you to members and partners for their efforts over the last 6 months, there will be a fellowship evening in lieu of the regular Club meeting on Wednesday 25th. This will take place in the tent once set up. All members and partners are welcome. Bring drinks and a chair along. A meal will be available, as per our regular meetings. Dave Warren will give a few more details, but numbers will be essential for catering.
The paperwork has now been submitted, and it is hoped that soon we will be able to officially welcome as members our friends from Honiara Rotary Club. We have also had a few other enquiries from our website so we shall see what develops from there.
I can see that these last six months will fly past very quickly.
Yours in Rotary Michael
Rotary Club of Wynnum and Manly
Southern Downs Steam Railway Weekend
Killarney 17th – 19th March, 2017
Thursday 16th : For those arriving early:
4:00pm Happy Hour at the camp kitchen, BBQ area. Dinner own arrangements, suggest dinner at the Pub. (This year all set up entertainment has been arranged by Roy Buckley, Kenny can't find his underpants)
Friday 17th :
4:00 pm Happy Hour at the camp kitchen BBQ area. 6.30 pm BBQ two course dinner $25.00 per head (Trudy to cater).
Roster for the Bunnings Sausage Sizzle – 8th February, 2017
8.00 a.m. - 12 noon – Bill and Geraldine Simpson with Robyn Bunting.
12.00 noon – 3.00 p.m. – Marie Warren, Deb McManus with Robyn Schneidewin.
“Set Up” and “Pull Down.”
Les Louis and Les Nock
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Raffle (proceeds of raffle donated to the Darling Downs Steam Railway for ongoing steam rail preservation work) If you have been given a Christmas present you didn’t like or some of John M’s wine bring it along as a raffle prize. Will collect monies for weekend activities during dinner.
Saturday 18th: Schedule:
06:45 am Depart Caravan Park for Warwick Railway station. 07:30 am Arrive Warwick Railway Station. 08:00am Steam Train departs for Stanthorpe. 10:00 am Train arrives at Stanthorpe, transfer to Road coaches for winery tour and lunch (5 wineries visited, lunch included). 3:30 pm Train departs Stanthorpe for Warwick 5:30 pm Train arrives Warwick and then transfer by coach to the Chung Hing Chinese Licensed Restaurant for a smorgasbord dinner. 7:30pm Coach departs back to camp members to tell tall stories and lies about the day’s activities at the camp kitchen Sunday 19th:
08:00 am Communal breakfast $5.00 per head (bacon, eggs, toast, snags, tea and coffee) this will be served in at the small BBQ area. 09:00am David Groves will demonstrate how to fix a diesel engine Killarney style. 10:00am Tom Groves will demonstrate how to attach training wheels to a motorbike to prevent falls. 11:00am David O'Connor will give a hot chili eating demonstration. 1:00pm Sel Payne will be giving free Harley rides (not for the faint hearted). 2:00pm Donna and Glen will give a synchronised rollover demonstration in a double bed(a trick they learned when last in Killarney) could be the next Olympic sport. 3:00pm Nathan will give a talk on fine Aussie language and “Kulture”.
Costs:
Friday BBQ dinner: $25 per head
Saturday Coach: $20 per head TBC
Saturday Train: $140.00 Adult (includes lunch and coach transfers)
We have not been allocated designated seats but we can spread out through the train and hang around the observation decks at the end of each carriage. I will arranged with winery for special diet needs.
Saturday night dinner: Smorgasbord dinner at the Chung Hing Chinese restaurant will cost $25.00 per head. Special dietary requirements will be catered for via the normal menu.
The Chung Hing is a fully licensed Chinese restaurant and offers a wide range of wines and beer.
Sunday Breakfast : $5.00 per head **** **** **** ****
Chickens: The only animals you eat before they are born and after they are dead. **** **** **** ****
Next Meeting - January 18th 2017 - 6.00 p.m. for 6.30 p.m. Programme: A.F.L. Queensland. Guest Speaker: Nicholas Liparota. Chairman: David O’Connor. Doorkeepers: Sandy Marshall Fraser McGregor. Fellowship: Damian Nolan . Equipment: Brian Pertzel Harry Pregnell. Sergeant: Conor MacManus.
Next Meeting - January 25th 2017 - 6.00 p.m. for 6.30 p.m. Programme: Fellowship Night. Venue In the Australia Day BBQ Tent on the front beach. Chairman: Michael McKerrow. Sergeant: Mick Matthews.
Next Meeting – February 1st 2017 - 6.00 p.m. for 6.30 p.m. Programme: Brisbane Airport Corporation Update. Guest Speaker: Jessica Shannon. Chairman: Bob Rose Doorkeepers: Graham Pearson Jill Nock. Fellowship: Les Nock. Equipment: David Preston Rob Robergs. Sergeant: David Groves.
Next Meeting – February 8th 2017 - 6.00 p.m. for 6.30 p.m. Programme: Where are you going and How you got there. Guest Speaker: Faye Caughey. Chairman: T.B.A. Doorkeepers: Andrew Simpson Gordon Walters. Fellowship: Robyn Bunting. Equipment: David Tighe Christine Woodward. Sergeant: David Groves.
Next Meeting – February 15th 2017 - 6.00 p.m. for 6.30 p.m. Programme: National Youth Science Forum. Guest Speakers: The participants. Chairman: Trish Peddie Doorkeepers: Graeme Wescombe Gerry Telesnitsky. Fellowship: Bob Cushway. Equipment: Roy Buckley Jim Byrne. Sergeant: David Groves.
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APOLOGIES AND EXTRA GUESTS
Contact Sel Payne – ‘phone - 0419653175 or Email:[email protected]
[email protected]@[email protected]
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2016 - 2017
ROTARY INTERNATIONAL
and
DISTRICT 9630 OFFICERS
R.I. President John Germ District Governor Doug St Clair District Governor Elect Elwyn Hodges District Governor Nominee Chris Reynolds Assistant Governor David Field
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ROTARY CLUB OF WYNNUM AND MANLY
OFFICERS 2016 – 2017
President Michael McKerrow Vice President Sel Payne Secretary George Englert - (M) 0418 780 999 Treasurer Peter Boddy President Elect Sel Payne
SERVICE DIRECTORS Club Dave Warren Community David Tighe Fund Raising Robyn Bunting International Niels Coelingh-Bennink Vocational Andrew Simpson Youth Service Matthew MacDonald Youth Exchange Programme David Groves – (M)0499 949 547) Membership and Publicity Steve Jones Youth Protection Officer Niels Coelingh-Bennink
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The Rotary Club of Wynnum and Manly Chartered - October 23, 1953
Presentation of Charter - April 10, 1954 **** **** **** ****
Bulletin Editor – Sandy Marshall
All correspondence to: The Secretary, PO Box 2, Wynnum QLD 4178
Email:- [email protected]
Our meetings: Each Wednesday - 6.00 p.m. for 6.30 p.m.
Shangri-La Reception Lounge, 1969 Wynnum Road, Wynnum West.
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