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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 ferrarigreg@gmail.com

Caution: The Bulletin contains no calories, vitamins, minerals or proteins. In fact, it is devoid of nutritional value. Nevertheless, it is a supplement much sought after and regularly devoured by the Rotarians of Diamond Creek.

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V o l u m e 2 0 I s s u e 2 6 3 1 s t J a n u a r y 2 0 1 2

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

District 9790

On the Cover

It’s all happening !

Another local Community Project !

The Diamond Creek Primary School SAILS

Front cover : Holes being dug for the Sail poles

Page 7 : Poles, and the area to be covered by the sails

Greg , Matthew and Alan

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Life events

the program/up and coming calendar and who’s doin what

31th January 2012 Tuesday 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Lachlan Wilkin & Neil Smith L2P Program.

Attend Cheer squad Bev, Chair Baby Chuck David, Beans Greg, Door man G’par Phil , Art Work Senior Brian Prize Xray Steve.

7th Feburary 2012 Scatter Meeting - Pick a club and off you go!

10th February 2012 Friday BBQers opening of the Diamond Creek Stadium

14th February 2012 Tuesday 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM John and Frances Walton—West Papua Refugees

Attend First Mate Jacqui, Chair Chief Grinder Peter, Beans Greg, Door man Hmmmmmm? , Art Work Duster Rob Prize Senior Sarg Roger the dodger

Feb 8 Phil Chambeyron—Birthday, Lillias Wearne—Birthday

Feb 10 John Egan joined this club 2 years ago

Feb 23 Phil Chamberyon, Alan Jones joined Rotary 5 years ago and John Egan

Joined Rotary 13 years ago

Blast from the past - the year 2005 – 2006 Rotary International President Carl-Wilhem Stenhammar

President John Gatt

The year started with the Clubs having to complete two projects started during the pervious year. One of which was our Centenary Project with the Rotary Club of Preston - the BMDI charity house.

Working bees were well attended by our members as was the auction day. Unfortunately the house did not sell at auction but as you all know, sold earlier this year. The Project was an outstanding success with over $175,000 being raised to help wipe out BMDI's debit for the Rotary accommodation center in North Melbourne. Thanks must go to all that helped especial our members of the BMDI's committee of Geoff Swan, Clyde Hume and Ern Wardell.

The second project was the BBQ at Rotary Centennial Park in Diamond Creek. Thanks to Matt Swan and his committee and all other helpers.

Membership

Membership was once again one of our top priorities and I'm happy to welcome Greg Adams, Eileen Hinxman, Bill Kilpatrick, Alan Jones and Phil Chambeyron to their second Rotary year. The membership committee of Joe Di Natale, Bev Baker and Pat Millar produced pamphlets and organized three membership BBQ during last year. Thank you very much for you outstanding efforts.

Talking about giving money away, the club gave $3000.00 to the Cyclone Larry apple, $2000.00 to the Diamond Creek RSL for the additional work on the war memorial and $5000.00 to the local Baseball Club which was in danger of disbanding without our help.

In total over $22,300.00 was give to various organizations and community projects. Over $16,350.00 from our Town Fair account and the rest from the Charity account. --- well done to all members - give your self a hand

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from the president keeping up with the joneses! “Discovery consists of looking at the same thing as everyone else and thinking something different. “ - Albert Szent-Gyorgyi

 

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

Each week we attend our own meeting. Diamond Creek is a great club and I am delighted with the activity that is taking place in so many areas of service. We have had many interesting meetings with some inspirational speakers. So why are we spending a week visiting other clubs? Because we can always learn more and bring back some new ideas! By SCATTERING we: We are asking each of you, in a group of two or three, to visit another Club Meeting. We will organise the logistics of this at tonight’s meeting. Try to widen your world! If you have friends or acquaintances at another club and have been there on a number of occasions – choose somewhere else! Let’s all get out of our comfort zone! If you are an experienced Rotarian, please invite a new or prospective member to accompany you. It is great as a new Rotarian to visit other clubs and it is amazing to see just how differently they all operate. I am fortunate to have had the opportunity to visit most of the suburban clubs in our District. As a very new Rotarian, taking on the role of a Host Counsellor to an Ambassadorial Scholar, meant that I accompanied Pierre to about a dozen speaking

engagements. What an eye opener that was! I saw so many different ways of running meetings, of involving members and of undertaking different community services. It was a quick learning curve, but I am ever appreciative of the opportunity that it gave me to rapidly learn about Rotary! I met some great people and now know members from just about all of the local clubs. Broadening our horizons can only put so much more back into our club. But not only are we gaining new ideas for Diamond Creek, we also have the opportunity to promote our club. One of your group will have the chance to speak at their meeting and tell them a little of what we are doing. This is our chance to showcase the club. Speak to them about the great projects that are taking place and invite them to be part of one of our meetings. Request their company at our 20th birthday party on 2nd June. Please don’t see this as a week off. I ask everyone to participate. Not only will you meet some new people and gain some new ideas, I am sure that you will really enjoy yourself. Alan Jones

S – SOURCE NEW IDEAS C – CREATE NETWORKS A – ACQUIRE KNOWLEDGE T – TEAM TOGETHER T – TALK TO OTHER ROTARIANS E – EXPLORE NEIGHBOURING CLUBS R – REPORT BACK

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what happened last week ? President Alan Jones opened the meeting and called for makeups. PP Ern Wardell noted that he has done a makeup at the RC Burleigh Heads and an e-club makeup the following week.

President Alan Jones advised the members that the date for the arrival of Youth Exchange student Beatriz from Brazil is still not fixed but we will be advised soon. He asked that families invite her when they are having a family outing. An outbound exchange student will be needed and Alan suggested canvassing local schools for a possible student.

Alan Jones advised that a venue, the Diamond Valley Baptist Church, has been found for the Food Handler’s Course.

Alan also advised that the club will be organizing a promotion in Diamond Creek on the 23rd of February and asked that members wear their Polio Plus badges if they are going to attend. There will be a booth with stands and brochures.

PP John Gatt announced that it has been one year since India has been free of reported cases of Polio , and that in recognition of Rotary’s finalizing of the $200 million challenge, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has given Rotary another $50 million , no strings attached.

PP Rod Mackenzie advised that work needs to start on the proposed Market, but that the council has requested surveys and studies that would require up to 50 hours of work. Peter and Jacqui Hodge may be able do this work.

PP Bev Baker in the role of “On to Conference” advised the members of all the details regarding registration and program and PDG Rob Lloyd mentioned that the club will be running the next conference and at this one as many member as possible should attend and all members should take notes.

President Alan Jones then summarized matters discussed at the last board meeting.

*The club will donate $1000 to the Peter Mac Callum Cancer Foundation to support David Palermo in his ride against Cancer

*The club has been invited to the Shire of

Nilllumbik’s Australia Day celebrations.

* Suggestions were called for the April Week end away.

*The club will support the building extensions for the Diamond Creek scouts but will not donate money.

*The club will donate to RAMS

*The club will donate money for two wheelchairs to Wheelchairs for Kids.

* The club is working towards receiving a Changemaker award.

*The 7th February will be a scatter night. Alan Jones requested that members advise the club which they visit about our club’s 20th Birthday celebrations.

*President Alan requested for members to please send him details about any relevant qualifications they may hold.

* Alan Jones has requested PP Rod Mackenzie to coordinate all OH&S matters in the light of increasing regulations.

*Kim Mc Nairn will bring along a new member next week.

*The Community BBQ at Kangaroo Ground Primary School is being organized by Phil Chambeyron Alan White and Greg Adams, and they have a bricklayer organized.

*Alan White presented a framed Certificate from the Lions Club thanking our club for support at their market.

*The Men’s shed project site .PP Rod Mackenzie suggested the Historical Society.

*Diamond valley Community Stadium will be opening on the Friday the10th February and have asked Rotary to provide the BBQ.

*The Christmas Hills Community Group have asked Rotary for money to provide notice Boards in their area, this was declined.

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So we pick one Eh Mr! President

MONDAY: Lunch me: Heidelberg Evening:  Mount Beauty 

Riddles Creek 

Whi lesea  TUESDAY: Lunch me: Broadmeadows 

Southern Mitchell Evening:  Craigieburn Southern Mitchell Sunbury  WEDNESDAY: Breakfast: Ivanhoe Moreland Lunch me: Coburg Greensborough Preston Evening:  Bundoora Kinglake Ranges 

Myrtlford Rosanna Strathmore  THURSDAY: Evening:  Benalla  

Bright 

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* Alan Jones suggested doing some joint work with the Bendigo Bank

*PP Rod Mackenzie advised the club of the absence of the commemorative plaque at the Bridge over the Diamond Creek. Investigations will be made with the council regarding insurance etc.

Greg Adams presented a video of Australiana for the Australia Day Celebrations and it was very well received by the club.

Part of Greg’s presentation was a poem recited by Matthew Baker

End of meeting.

S c a tt e r Meeting

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Australians all let us rejoice, For we are young and free; We've golden soil and wealth for toil, Our home is girt by sea; Our land abounds in Nature's gifts Of beauty rich and rare; In history's page, let every stage Advance Australia fair! In joyful strains then let us sing, "Advance Australia fair!"

O Lord and giver of all good

We thank you for our daily food

May Rotary friends and Rotary ways,

help us to serve you all our days.

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