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Rotary Club of ExmouthRotary Club of ExmouthRotary Club of ExmouthRotary Club of Exmouth (Chartered 15 (Chartered 15 (Chartered 15 (Chartered 15thththth December 1925) December 1925) December 1925) December 1925)

CLUB NEWS CLUB NEWS CLUB NEWS CLUB NEWS Keeping members informed and friends of Rotary in touch! Keeping members informed and friends of Rotary in touch! Keeping members informed and friends of Rotary in touch! Keeping members informed and friends of Rotary in touch!

No.35 2011 No.35 2011 No.35 2011 No.35 2011 February is World Understanding MonthFebruary is World Understanding MonthFebruary is World Understanding MonthFebruary is World Understanding Month District 1170 District 1170 District 1170 District 1170

Onward and Upwards Onward and Upwards Onward and Upwards Onward and Upwards –––– Bridging Continents! Bridging Continents! Bridging Continents! Bridging Continents! 23 February is Rotary’s anniversary and World Understanding and Peace Day

As of 31 December 2010, Rotarians have raised about $160 million in contributions helping Rotary raise $200 million to match $355 million in challenge grants received from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. The resulting $555 million will directly support immunization campaigns in developing countries, where polio continues to infect and paralyze children, robbing them of their futures and compounding the hardships faced by their families. The Challenge is to raise these funds by 30 June 2012. Each Club across Rotary International is challenged to donate $6000. Preferably, it would be through organizing public fundraising event. This would also promote public understanding the service of Rotary. To date, the Rotary Club of Exmouth has donated $4,937.18. What would it take to change the world? Rotary

International is the world's first service club organization, with more than 1.2 million members in 33,000 clubs worldwide. We club members are volunteers serving locally, regionally, and internationally to combat hunger, improve health and sanitation, provide education and job training, promote peace, and eradicate polio under our motto Service Above Self

With the approach of our founder’s, Paul Harris, day and the continuation of “Thank’s for Life” as a vehicle to meet the Gates Challenge, the Emblem’s Project has been more than busy meeting a new tranche of orders for the “Thank’s for Life” lapel stickers. The proceeds of the sales is the Club’s contribution to the Gate’s Challenge and “End Polio Now”. At the forefront of the many events taking place across Great Britain, is the “Focus on the Crocus” initiative. Quite a change from The Rotary Club of Chicago first acts of community service. In 1907, the club called a meeting of civic organizations to establish a committee for installing city comfort stations, or public toilets, to improve sanitation.!

We’re winning the battle!.We’re winning the battle!.We’re winning the battle!.We’re winning the battle!.

The first four Rotarians:

Silvester Schiele, Paul P. Harris, Hiram Shorey, and Gustavus Loehr, circa 1905-1912.

Children show off the indelible ink on their fingers, which is proof of their protection from polio. Because of these immunization programs,

polio has been reduced by more than 99 percent globally

Rotary Clubs throughout England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales have bought and planted over 5 million bulbs to make this the worlds

largest bulb plant in support of any global cause.

Wild poliovirus (WPV) cases

Total casesTotal casesTotal casesTotal cases YTD 2011YTD 2011YTD 2011YTD 2011 YTD 2010YTD 2010YTD 2010YTD 2010 Total 2010Total 2010Total 2010Total 2010

Globally 5 20 966

In endemic countries

4 17 232

In non endemic countries

1 3 734

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Thursday, 17 February 2011

Richard’s Ramblings Richard’s Ramblings Richard’s Ramblings Richard’s Ramblings

Fellow Rotarians The New Year got off to a bad start when our fellow Rotarian, Tony Alexander, was involved in a serious Road Traffic Accident on the 08 January. The initial news was not good, but it does appear that he is now making good progress. Our thoughts are with him at this difficult time. It was during this period, that the first two stages of the R1 Youth Speaks Competition were held at Exmouth Community College. As the organisers during the initial stages, our members never cease to be amazed at the quality of the students who enter the competition, their ability to research and articulate their subject matter and put forward a balanced point of view. It really made for a fascinating evening, and we as a Club are proud to be associated with this competition; and other Youth Events in which we are involved with the students of Exmouth Community College.

On a much more serious note, we paid a visit to Little Bridge House which is a hospice for terminally ill children at Barnstaple. It was a moving experience. We departed therefrom being much more knowledgeable about a project that we support and the difference that our contributions make to the children and their families who have a need to stay there.

To end on a lighter vein, the social side of our Club has not been neglected and during this period we visited the Theatre Royal, Plymouth to watch Cinderella, a ballet set to the music of Prokofiev, after enjoying a pre-performance meal in the Circle Bar. On the 07 February Foundation organised a Fun Horse Race Evening which was attended by wives, partners and friends of the Club. Although we all come from sheltered and protected backgrounds, the membership now have some idea of how and when to place a bet on a horse. DickDickDickDick

Rotary DNA!Rotary DNA!Rotary DNA!Rotary DNA!

This Rotary year features a culture of innovation in which we are looking at all aspects of our policies, practices, and procedures to see if they can be modernized and improved. Not surprisingly for an old and large organization like ours, we are identifying many areas that could, and should, be brought up to date.

But at the same time, I fully recognize that some things are so significant in Rotary’s success that they are sacrosanct. but I prefer to call them our DNA. They are the characteristics that distinguish Rotary from all other organizations. They are the essence of who Rotarians are and what Rotarians have in common around the world. The five core values are fellowship, service, integrity, diversity, and leadership. Young people prefer the word networking to our traditional word of Fellowship, but to me they are equivalent. Both words lead to lasting friendships in our clubs, which bonds us together between making Rotary membership truly priceless. Friendship is clearly the most essential element of Rotary’s DNA! Rotarians should not worry that the current emphasis on modernization will damage our core values. I want to assure Rotarians that we will not alter the values and attitudes that have made Rotary a premier organization – one that is now on the world stage through PolioPlus! We have so much to be proud of. This is our finest hour, and our best days are still ahead as we help our clubs to be Bigger, Better, and Bolder. Along with our five core values, persistent progress is another prestigious part of Rotary’s DNA! Ray KlinginsmithRay KlinginsmithRay KlinginsmithRay Klinginsmith RI President

Rotary In ActionRotary In ActionRotary In ActionRotary In Action

This editionThis editionThis editionThis edition:::: Rotary in Action This Page Rooms to ponder Page 3 What’s on update! Page 4 So you think you can Dance Page 4 A passion for support Inner Wheel Page 4 Clippings Page 4 We Speak for Youth Opportunities Page 5 Our intentions Page 6 Tote-all, Friendship, Fellowship, Fun Page 6 ImpoImpoImpoImportant Notice rtant Notice rtant Notice rtant Notice –––– AGM AGM AGM AGM Page 7Page 7Page 7Page 7 Forthcoming Events Page 8 Letter from Amy Page 8 Stop Press Rotarian Tony Page 8

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President Dick BishopPresident Dick BishopPresident Dick BishopPresident Dick Bishop and Jill and Jill and Jill and Jill

20010/1120010/1120010/1120010/11 Officers: President Elect: Norman HawkinsNorman HawkinsNorman HawkinsNorman Hawkins Vice President: Keith TurnerKeith TurnerKeith TurnerKeith Turner Hon. Secretary: Courtney RichardsCourtney RichardsCourtney RichardsCourtney Richards Treasurer: Simon WoodSimon WoodSimon WoodSimon Wood Chairmen: Membership Services: Norman HawkinsNorman HawkinsNorman HawkinsNorman Hawkins Community & Vocational: Keith TurnerKeith TurnerKeith TurnerKeith Turner Foundation: BBBBrian Drakerian Drakerian Drakerian Drake International: Ian WinksIan WinksIan WinksIan Winks Youth Opportunities: David MatthewsDavid MatthewsDavid MatthewsDavid Matthews Inner Wheel President: Iris ButeuxIris ButeuxIris ButeuxIris Buteux

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RRRRooms to ponderooms to ponderooms to ponderooms to ponder A visit to Little Bridge House One of our chosen club charitable causes is Children’s Hospice South West. It operates the only two children’s hospices in the South West, Little Bridge House in North Devon, and Charlton Farm, near Bristol.

The visit to Little Bridge House, near Barnstaple, was awe inspiring demonstrating to us, as funders, the selflessness of the management and staff in their care for those needing comfort and reassurance at a very critical time in their lives. They provide hospice care to life-limited children and their families from across the South West; from South Gloucester, Bristol, Somerset, Devon and Cornwall, and the Isles of Scilly.

To say we were moved is an understatement! But the inside of this house exudes an air of tranquillity, peace and understanding of and for the young ones who pass through.

The whole family can stay at the hospices and, with a dedicated sibling support service available, this means that the well brothers and sisters can be cared for during their visit and enjoy spending time with other children in similar situations to their own.

The support the staff give extends to the whole family, into bereavement and beyond for as long as each family needs them. With over 1,000 life-limited children across the South West, their support for families is absolutely vital.

Fundraiser and friend of our Club, Paul, who regularly attends our Kite Festival, guided some of us through the house and its rooms, explaining the value and meaning of each room.

For the children, lessons continue and the pictures, models and wall hangings are testament to their learning. The sibling support team provides activities while the children are staying at Little Bridge House; these can be in-house or out-of house, visiting many entertainment attractions in the region. The activities

are not always exclusively for siblings, as an aim of the Sibling Service is to develop and support the relationships within the family. It also provides specific support for bereaved children, working according to the family needs. They make use of crafts to support the grieving process. Each year, Little Bridge House, currently the only children's hospice in the South West, cares for over 200 sick children and their families and offers support to more than 100 families in bereavement.

The spirit of Little Bridge House and Children’s Hospice SouthWest is totally expressed in the magnificent sculpture in the gardens. Ed.Ed.Ed.Ed.

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Whats on update? Whats on update? Whats on update? Whats on update? Our skittles roll has ended!!! Sorry folks we lost against Exe Valley. Adrian had a fantastic evening with two strikes of 14 pins. If we had been able to follow his example we would have won easily!!!

Next match on Wednesday 23rd February (rearranged from 24th February) at home against Crediton followed by an away match against Axminster on Tuesday 1st March. Everyone should have their tickets by now for Holiday on Ice on Friday February 18th 2011 at 7.30 pm at Westpoint . All those that I have spoken to had a great evening at the ballet at the Theatre Royal, Plymouth. Dennis did a great job organising this outing including ensuring that Brain and Lorraine who could not make the Thursday were able to go on Saturday see the show and have their meal!! I have 32 people interested in the evening visit to the Norman Lockyer Observatory at Sidmouth onThursday 17th March. I will be in touch shortly re-final arrangements. For the outing to The King and I at Torquay on Thursday 30th June, I have 25 names and 20 tickets!!! Watch this space—I will try and get some more. I have received papers on the annual Exmoor Rotary Challenge walk on Sunday April 3rd. I know that a few of the “gypsies” amongst us may be going up and I will pass a sheet around soon. MartinMartinMartinMartin

So you think you can dance!So you think you can dance!So you think you can dance!So you think you can dance!

On Thursday 27th January, thirty three Exmouth Rotarians and friends went to see the Birmingham Royal Ballet's performance of Prokofiev’s Cinderella; in Plymouth. The coach arrived a little late due to a local motor accident and a resulting detour, but we still had time to have an excellent meal prior to the show. Everyone agreed that it was a memorable occasion enjoyed by all. DennisDennisDennisDennis

DG Carole’s News BlogDG Carole’s News BlogDG Carole’s News BlogDG Carole’s News Blog Follow DG Carole up, down and across the District through her blog posted on the District 1170 website. www.rotary1170.org

A passion for support!A passion for support!A passion for support!A passion for support! As part of their Annual Day of Service in the New Year, the industrious ladies of the Inner Wheel club baked cakes for the Exmouth Open Door Centre and Devon Sheltered Homes Trust Bystock Court. care home for people with learning difficulties. Once made, they all brought their offerings to a Coffee Morning during which they raised donations for Help for Heroes. Afterwards, some members delivered the cakes to the two centres along with the club members best wishes. Also in January, members enjoyed a wonderful evening meal in the Streamside Restaurant at the Greenfingers Garden Centre. It was a first time visit and the food was so delicious and the service so good that everyone thought it woudn't be long before they were back again. As President Iris's charity for the year is Exeter Hospiscare, the February meeting welcomed Alison Palfrey, the funding Director who explained the work of the charity; which cares for the terminally ill. This is provided not only in the twelve bed unit in the hospice but also within the community where a team of highly skilled nurses visit and provide support for patients within their own homes. This wonderful service relies upon donations to the fund and the Inner Wheel ladies were most happy to give Alison a cheque for £500 for it's continued work. The Inner Wheel March meeting will be the Annual Dinner at East Devon Golf Club. Usual activities will also continue which include support and help with many of the events of the Exmouth Rotary Club. Thank you, JanetThank you, JanetThank you, JanetThank you, Janet

Clippings from around the BulletinsClippings from around the BulletinsClippings from around the BulletinsClippings from around the Bulletins

Wheels Falling OffWheels Falling OffWheels Falling OffWheels Falling Off ? ? ? ? BBC Radio 4 ran a two-part programme on our organisation in January in which they examined the perceived decline in membership in local clubs. It was admitted that we have a thriving global member base, but the assertion was that these changing times mean that in the western world Rotary is less relevant and less attractive than it used to be. Luckily in Dartmouth we seem to have no difficulty in finding new members. In a future edition we shall be “Minds are like parachutes - they only function when they are open.” The following image is a picture of a rare inscription, anticipating Rotarian principles, which was sculpted in the XVth Century over the Renaissance doorway of the noble Berardetti house, 29 - via del Duomo, Spoleto (Italy). The motto over the door carved in ancient Italian,: "Per Servire s'acquista - Servi quando p(u)oi" means: "Who Serves Profits - Serve when you can". This is reminiscent of the original Rotary motto “He Profits Most who Serves Best”.

Dennis and Val, never afraid to try something new, chose a pas de deux as the style of

dance for their groundbreaking performance

in Plymouth

33 Rotarians and friends?

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Thank you, DavidThank you, DavidThank you, DavidThank you, David (Dartmouth Dartboard)(Dartmouth Dartboard)(Dartmouth Dartboard)(Dartmouth Dartboard)

Australia Rotary Health HighlightsAustralia Rotary Health HighlightsAustralia Rotary Health HighlightsAustralia Rotary Health Highlights

From bike rides to Arctic expeditions, Australia Rotary Health has seen its fair share of fundraising highlights. October saw the final leg of the Great Australian Bike Ride – an event that ran for seven months, over 178,000 km, and raised $250,000 for medical research. Tim Meadhurst led an expedition to the North Plole to raise $105,000 for bipolar research, while three singing cyclists traversed Queensland raising $17,500. Finally, 115 cyclists met the challenge set by the Rotary Club of Townsville Central to “banish the black dog” (please explain, George) raising $44,000 in the process. The quest to engage corporate sponsors has also been successful with $75,000 granted from the Pratt GFoundation over three years for the indigenous scholarship programme and another from Woodside Energy for rural nursing scholarships.

And, a little on the lighter side…………….. When th North Queensland toen of Ingham was flooded last year, in addition to snakes and crocodiles swimming merrily through the streets, the Normanton Hotel ran out of beer – a tragedy for thirsty locals. ThanThanThanThank you George Mk you George Mk you George Mk you George M (extracted from Rotary Club of Kinsgston D9830) (extracted from Rotary Club of Kinsgston D9830) (extracted from Rotary Club of Kinsgston D9830) (extracted from Rotary Club of Kinsgston D9830)

We speak for We speak for We speak for We speak for Youth OpportunitiesYouth OpportunitiesYouth OpportunitiesYouth Opportunities

A public youth speaks competition, eastern area final 2011, was held on Tuesday 8th February at the Judith Telfer Hall, Exmouth Community College and hosted by the Rotary Club of Exmouth

There were three Junior teams, all under the age of 11 on 31st August 2010. The standard was outstanding – but the team from Kentisbeare C of E School were victorious with “Getting to and from School.” This school does not a have local Rotary Club to sponsor them, but each year Exmouth step in!

Helen Meikle, Jake Kuliszewski and Rebecca Cligg

Four teams participated in the Intermediate, age up to 13 years on 31st August 2010. The teams came from King School, Ottery St Mary, Sidmouth College and Exmouth Community College. Exmouth team were successful with “Sliding Doors”.

Helen Pawson, Louise Leigh and Ben Berkhaut

The Seniors had four teams, all under the age of 17 on 31st August 2010. The teams came from Kings College, Otter St Mary, Exmouth Community College and two teams from the Culm Valley Young Farmers, who attend different schools. It was pleasing that a Culm Valley team were victorious with “”Crash, Bang, Wallop”, as they have supported this competition for a number of years.

Michelle Boyce, Emily Underwood and Emily Vallis

It was a highly successful evening with the Exmouth Rotary Club pulling out all the stops for making a very professional well-run evening. The Inner Wheel Club supplied refreshments for all the students, teachers, parents and supporters. Our District 1170 Governor, Carole Angliss, made the presentation. David MDavid MDavid MDavid M ((((Master of CeremoniesMaster of CeremoniesMaster of CeremoniesMaster of Ceremonies))))

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Club Council (our intentions!)Club Council (our intentions!)Club Council (our intentions!)Club Council (our intentions!) Extracts from Extracts from Extracts from Extracts from January January January January Meeting Meeting Meeting Meeting REPORTSREPORTSREPORTSREPORTS Secretary:Secretary:Secretary:Secretary: 1. Request that Rtn. K Turner that his committee discuss a donation to DebRA. and report back at next meeting Treasurer: Treasurer: Treasurer: Treasurer: The Treasurer gave an account of the monies available for distribution. Membership Services: embership Services: embership Services: embership Services: 1. A Lottery Grant of has been achieved for the purchase of a projector, screen, laptop etc

2. New Guidelines for the House Committee duties were noted and agreed.

3. Secretary to speak to F H-V re reminding Stewards when they are on duty.

Community Service & VocationalCommunity Service & VocationalCommunity Service & VocationalCommunity Service & Vocational: 1.1.1.1. Request for support for the Lane Brothers was referred

back for further information. 2.2.2.2. A donation was agreed to support the Budleigh Salterton

Carnival Club. 3.3.3.3. 2012 Xmas collection dates will be 18 Dec to 24 Dec. International: International: International: International: 1.1.1.1. Agreed to propose Dr Amy Dickman for Honorary

Membership 2.2.2.2. Amount collected at the International Evening will be

‘topped up’ 3.3.3.3. Further donation to Shelterbox agreed.was Foundation:Foundation:Foundation:Foundation: Club will host incoming GSE Team from the Caribbean on 29 May Any other business:Any other business:Any other business:Any other business: 1.1.1.1. Rtn. Winks is progressing the planting of a replacement

tree in the Strand Gardens. 2.2.2.2. It was agreed that the joining fee be increased to to

cover the cost of purchasing a Rotary Sweatshirt (or similar) for the new member.

CourtneyCourtneyCourtneyCourtney Italics indicate those items subject to approval/sanction by the membership at the next Business Meeting

Can we achieveCan we achieveCan we achieveCan we achieve???? From the January Meeting

1.1.1.1. The news of the successful application for a Lottery award was kept until the end of the meeting. It merited first place in the minutes. It will be used to purchase a projector, screen, laptop and supporting material

2. Projects The sale of emblems is proceeding with appropriate

advertising in latest Rotary magazine. Sales of stickers are steady.

Airport Wells failed to be re-sited at World of Country Life and Ladram camping site. Sea Front Well on course for good year. Possible refurbiishment. The interactive well is in development.

3.3.3.3. Events The 2 and possibly 3 Charities already reported to be interested in Walk or Ride will be encouraged to pre-register their members participating to assist with administration.

Considerable interest is being shown in a proposed visit to the N Lockyer Observatory Sidmouth on March 17th.

4.4.4.4. Attendance Reported attendance of 19 members scattered w/c

3/1 to Exeter Southerhay, Sidmouth, Otter Valley, Exeter Enterprise and ,Axminster.

5.5.5.5. IT There is a limited flow of material from committee

chairmen and it is stressed the need for us to publicise events well ahead of the day to maximise interest. Latest diary has Youth Speaks, Race Night, various guest speakers, Walk or Ride, Kite…all could be promoted.

6.6.6.6. Club News. A suggestion to put Club News on website was discussed and included several reservations, ie information within including Council minutes, many photos of members which mean little to others, etc etc.

7.7.7.7. Conferences D1170 Dawlish Warren conference will be

attended by a number of members especially Saturday bookings.

Five Rotary conferences are to be held in our District from March onwards, members will be asked to assist with promoting Spiral Wells

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Tote all Tote all Tote all Tote all –––– Friendship, Fellowship, Fun Friendship, Fellowship, Fun Friendship, Fellowship, Fun Friendship, Fellowship, Fun

Could we have a better bunch of tipsters?

And, what is unusual about this photograph?

Yes, Cliff is smiling!! But then, does this spell doom?

The “tipsters” ready to take the bets at the tote. Our Foundation “ Racy fun evening” was one of those evenings where everything “clicks” and exudes so much enjoyment. It was quite late for a “Christmas” dinner but the Manor did us proud! The going was good and the starter, Steve’s, timing impeccable. Now, over to the ladies for the “Hat” competition!

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ANNUAL GENERAL MEETINGANNUAL GENERAL MEETINGANNUAL GENERAL MEETINGANNUAL GENERAL MEETING.

Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of the Club will be held at the Manor Hotel, Exmouth on Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of the Club will be held at the Manor Hotel, Exmouth on Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of the Club will be held at the Manor Hotel, Exmouth on Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of the Club will be held at the Manor Hotel, Exmouth on

Monday 11 April 2011 at 13.00 hrs.Monday 11 April 2011 at 13.00 hrs.Monday 11 April 2011 at 13.00 hrs.Monday 11 April 2011 at 13.00 hrs.

AGENDA AGENDA AGENDA AGENDA

1.1.1.1. Welcome by President Welcome by President Welcome by President Welcome by President 2.2.2.2. Minutes ofMinutes ofMinutes ofMinutes of Last Meeting Last Meeting Last Meeting Last Meeting 3.3.3.3. Announcement of Appointed Club Officials Announcement of Appointed Club Officials Announcement of Appointed Club Officials Announcement of Appointed Club Officials These officials were elected in the previous December.These officials were elected in the previous December.These officials were elected in the previous December.These officials were elected in the previous December. 4.4.4.4. Announcement of Committee Chairmen Announcement of Committee Chairmen Announcement of Committee Chairmen Announcement of Committee Chairmen 5.5.5.5. Election of Club Officials Election of Club Officials Election of Club Officials Election of Club Officials To include Honorary MembersTo include Honorary MembersTo include Honorary MembersTo include Honorary Members Ordinary Members of Club Council

(In the past it has been the custom of the Club to nominate the Chairmen of the five main committees (Community Service & Vocational, Youth Opportunities, Foundation, Membership Development, and International & Youth Exchange) to serve on the Club Council, leaving one other member to be nominated to complete the tally of Ordinary Members.)

District representativesDistrict representativesDistrict representativesDistrict representatives Deputy District Representatives Deputy District Representatives Deputy District Representatives Deputy District Representatives 6.6.6.6. Announce reminder of early duties of incoming Club Committee Chairmen Announce reminder of early duties of incoming Club Committee Chairmen Announce reminder of early duties of incoming Club Committee Chairmen Announce reminder of early duties of incoming Club Committee Chairmen 7.7.7.7. Reports from outgoing CommReports from outgoing CommReports from outgoing CommReports from outgoing Committee Chairmen and Officials ittee Chairmen and Officials ittee Chairmen and Officials ittee Chairmen and Officials 8.8.8.8. President sums up and closes the AGM President sums up and closes the AGM President sums up and closes the AGM President sums up and closes the AGM

Nominations, duly seconded, and with the Nominee’s consent should be submitted by 28th March to the Hon. Secretary from whom extra Nomination Forms can be obtained. All members are eligible for election.

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Tear off here and return to SecretaryTear off here and return to SecretaryTear off here and return to SecretaryTear off here and return to Secretary

NOMINATION FOR THE ROTARY YEAR 2011/2012

To:- The Secretary, Rotary Club of Exmouth Date:-

I wish to nominate Rtn ………………………………... For the office of………………………

Signed (Proposer)………………………………… Signed (Seconder)……..……………..

I agree to accept nomination. Signature of nominee………………………………

“Every duke and earl and peer is here, Everyone who should be here is here, What a smashing, positively dashing

spectacle, The Ascot opening day” (from Lerner & Leowe “My Fair Lady”)

Winner Innovation

Winner In spirit

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DayDayDayDay DateDateDateDate EventEventEventEvent Host/SpeakerHost/SpeakerHost/SpeakerHost/Speaker StewardsStewardsStewardsStewards

MonMonMonMon 21 Feb21 Feb21 Feb21 Feb Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch ---- Fellowship Fellowship Fellowship Fellowship PresidentPresidentPresidentPresident Adrian L / Alan SAdrian L / Alan SAdrian L / Alan SAdrian L / Alan S

TuesTuesTuesTues 22 Feb22 Feb22 Feb22 Feb Club Council Manor Hotel 18 30Club Council Manor Hotel 18 30Club Council Manor Hotel 18 30Club Council Manor Hotel 18 30

Thurs Thurs Thurs Thurs 24 Feb24 Feb24 Feb24 Feb Skittles v Crediton at Police Club 19 30Skittles v Crediton at Police Club 19 30Skittles v Crediton at Police Club 19 30Skittles v Crediton at Police Club 19 30

Thurs Thurs Thurs Thurs ---- Sun Sun Sun Sun 25 25 25 25 ----27 Feb27 Feb27 Feb27 Feb District ConferenceDistrict ConferenceDistrict ConferenceDistrict Conference

MonMonMonMon 28 Feb28 Feb28 Feb28 Feb Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch ---- Business Business Business Business PresidentPresidentPresidentPresident David M / George SDavid M / George SDavid M / George SDavid M / George S

MonMonMonMon 7 March7 March7 March7 March Evening Evening Evening Evening –––– GuestsGuestsGuestsGuests Brian Drake Brian Drake Brian Drake Brian Drake –––– James Searle James Searle James Searle James Searle Group Study Exchange BrazilGroup Study Exchange BrazilGroup Study Exchange BrazilGroup Study Exchange Brazil

Ron M / Marian SRon M / Marian SRon M / Marian SRon M / Marian S

MonMonMonMon 14 March14 March14 March14 March Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch ---- Joint Joint Joint Joint President President President President –––– Frank H Frank H Frank H Frank H----V V V V ““““Rotary in HK and the Rotary in HK and the Rotary in HK and the Rotary in HK and the changing face of China”changing face of China”changing face of China”changing face of China”

Malcolm P / Malcolm P / Malcolm P / Malcolm P / Ian WIan WIan WIan W

TuesTuesTuesTues 15 March15 March15 March15 March Membership Services MeMembership Services MeMembership Services MeMembership Services Meeting Manor Hotel 19 00eting Manor Hotel 19 00eting Manor Hotel 19 00eting Manor Hotel 19 00

MonMonMonMon 21 March21 March21 March21 March Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch ---- Speaker Speaker Speaker Speaker David Matthews David Matthews David Matthews David Matthews –––– Jill Loader Jill Loader Jill Loader Jill Loader Sidekick Buddying ProjectSidekick Buddying ProjectSidekick Buddying ProjectSidekick Buddying Project

Marian S / Francis WMarian S / Francis WMarian S / Francis WMarian S / Francis W

TuesTuesTuesTues 22 March22 March22 March22 March Club Council Manor Hotel 18 30Club Council Manor Hotel 18 30Club Council Manor Hotel 18 30Club Council Manor Hotel 18 30

MonMonMonMon 28 March28 March28 March28 March Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch ---- Business Business Business Business PresidentPresidentPresidentPresident David |B / Mike WDavid |B / Mike WDavid |B / Mike WDavid |B / Mike W----KKKK

MonMonMonMon 4 April4 April4 April4 April EveninEveninEveninEvening g g g ---- Guests Guests Guests Guests Norman Hawkins Norman Hawkins Norman Hawkins Norman Hawkins –––– David Adamson (ret Vet) David Adamson (ret Vet) David Adamson (ret Vet) David Adamson (ret Vet) Martin C / Eric WMartin C / Eric WMartin C / Eric WMartin C / Eric W

MonMonMonMon 11 April11 April11 April11 April Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch ---- AGM AGM AGM AGM PresidentPresidentPresidentPresident Brian D / Keith TBrian D / Keith TBrian D / Keith TBrian D / Keith T

Notes: 1. The notes above are subject to change. Please pay regard to announcements at the meetingsPlease pay regard to announcements at the meetingsPlease pay regard to announcements at the meetingsPlease pay regard to announcements at the meetings. 2. If you have any issues concerning Rotary International, RIBI or D1170 please inform the Club Secretary who will then

bring those issues to the notice of Club Council. 3. If you cannot undertake your steward’s duties, please be reminded it is your responsibility to rearrange with another

Club member. 4. Please submit, as soon as possible, after an event, your reports, news and views to the editor, by snail-mail, e-mail, disc

etc at Franclyn, Exton, Exeter EX3 0PP; fah.venn@btinternet.com 5. Don’t forget the feedback – it’s your magazine! Submissions for next edition No.3Submissions for next edition No.3Submissions for next edition No.3Submissions for next edition No.36666 by by by by 25252525thththth MarchMarchMarchMarch 2011 2011 2011 2011.... 6. Care has been taken in the compilation of this Club News. The information contained on these pages is believed to be

correct. However, Rotary Club of Exmouth shall not be liable for any loss, damage or inconvenience arising from any inaccuracies.

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Hi Ian, Just wanted to let you know how plans were going here for the clinic and the proposed grant. We had a meeting yesterday with the village leaders, and they are very excited, and think we can put the money to very good use equipping the Kitisi clinic. We discussed whether to split the money across several clinics, but this one is in a fairly central location, and by investing the money in this one, we can make it more of a local centre where people know they have access to relatively good equipment. The main desire is for better care for women delivering babies, and they particularly want beds for women to deliver on, and then some recovery beds as well – at the moment they don’t even have mattresses on the floor, so this will make a huge difference. They also want shelves for medicines, and other possibilities include a solar-powered fridge to keep medicines cool, possibly a small generator, and basic equipment like stethoscopes and thermometers. They are having a main Village Assembly meeting on Tuesday, and will come up with some agreed items then, which we will cost out locally and then be able to have a much better idea about exactly what we will buy. Once they confirm the basics, I will finalise the section of the grant with the objectives etc, I should be able to get that to you very soon – just waiting for the village meeting conclusions now. Everything else is good here – it has been very hot and humid, but we had a huge storm yesterday, which cleared things up. Lots of hyaena problems around, so we are busy working with local people to improve their livestock enclosures. We are doing a cost-share scheme where we offer half the costs of making a predator-proof enclosure, and the pilot scheme has been very popular, so I think we will hopefully develop that in the future, as livestock are such important assets to these very poor households. Cheers, Amy.

Hot off the Hot off the Hot off the Hot off the Stop Stop Stop Stop PPPPressressressress!!!! Rtn Tony is continuing his recovery at home from the injuries he sustained in the unfortunate accident. Next week he will have full scans to ascertain how well his recovery is progressing. Kathy has the unenviable task of trying to control his impulsiveness – trying to run before the walk! We wish Tony a continued speedy recovery and thoughts to Kathy.

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