THEROTARY CLUBOF BENDIGO

INCORPORATED

CHARTER No. 2104ESTABLISHED JULY 30th, 1925

SEVENTY FIFTH

Annual Report1999-2000

Presidential Changeoverand

Induction of President for 2000-2001LARRIE WINZAR

SATURDAY, 17th JUNE 2000BENDIGO ART GALLERY

ROTARY 2000:ACT WITH

CONSISTENCYCREDIBILITYCONTINUITY

ROTARY INTERNATIONAL - DISTRICT 9800

District Governor: Vance Hilton

ROTARY CLUB OF BENDIGO

BOARD OF DIRECTORS 1999-2000

President: GARRY GUNNEll

President Elect: LARRIE WINZAR

Immediate Past President: COLIN NANKERVIS

Secretary: GAll ROBERTSON

Treasurer: ANDREW HAMPTON

Director, Club Service: NEll BURDON

Director, Community Service: BARRY PENNA

Director, Foundation Service: HUGH WHEELER

Director, International Service: CHARLIE MARTIN

Director, Vocational Service: HUGH WHEELER

Director, Youth Service: ROS BRADBURY

Public Officer: IAN MONOTTI

Bulletin Editor: FRANK lEAN

Gail Robertson, Hugh Wheeler, Andrew Hampton, Ros Bradbury, Barry Penna, Garry Gunnell, Larrie Winzar,

Frank Lean, Colin Nankervis and Charlie Martin. Absent: Neil Burdon.

PRESIDENT'S REPORT

ROTARIAN GARRY GUNNELL1999-2000

As President of the Rotary Club of Bendigo it is my pleasureto present to the club the seventy fifth Annual General Report.

As a club we are soon to celebrate seventy-five years ofhistory and service to our local and international communities,It is in fact the contributions of all members that has built thevery fabric of our club record to where it is today,

I wish to place on record my sincere appreciation for theexcellent support and co-operation that I have received fromBoard Members, the various Chairpersons and club members,

At the commencement of the year J issued two challenges to the club, One was to turn around ourmembership loss, The other was for members to rally behind our group of club membersaffectionately known as Dad's Army, helping them with the set-up and dismantling of the Easter Sales andExhibition of the Arts,

Our membership has seen a net gain of four members which is a most pleasing result but we must continueto recognise that seeking out potential members is an ongoing responsibility for all members, The Easter Salesand Exhibition of the Arts is a major source of funds for this clubs community activities and I thank themembers for accepting the challenge, The show was a huge success contributing approximately $19,000,00to our project account and a chance for some great fellowship amongst members, The combining, at the onelocation, of the Ceramics/Pottery and Art Show the previous year was further developed with the introductionof a sculpture section, Coupled with an outstanding Preview Night I am sure the basis has now been set forthis project to enjoy continued growth and success over the coming years,

The Annual Dinner Auction, raising in excess of $24,000,00, is growing in statue and fast becoming thepremier fund raising event in Bendigo, Sincere thanks to Greg Bickley, his committee of club members, theauctioneers and special guest, Andrew Gaze for an outstanding effort.

The Presidents of the Six Rotary Clubs of Bendigo have continued to meet on a regular basis cementinga tremendous sprit and co-operation amongst the local clubs, Joint activities have been conducted with thesecond year of catering at the Bendigo Swap Meet another success, Spring-Time walkabout and catering forDistrict 9790 conference all contributing to bring the clubs closer together. The completion of the Home forHomeless project is a permanent reminder of what can be achieved by combining our resources and takingon a challenge which can span a number of Rotary years. The transition of our own Youth Camp to a Districtproject, renamed Camp Getaway, is another challenge lead by the combined Rotary Clubs of Bendigo.

The year has been both busy and rewarding with a number of challenges and I would like to record mythanks to Club Secretary, Gail Robertson and Andrew Hampton for taking on the role of Club Treasurer earlyinto the year. Also to Geoff Brown for ensuring Frank Lean's excellent efforts with the Fossicker were continuedduring his period of ill health,

During the year we were saddened to record the deaths of Reg Brock and Ron Slattery, both PastPresidents and Paul Harris Fellows.

Throughout the year we have maintained a balance in projects to support the local Bendigo communityand those which assist in an international sense. Rather than enumerate all the club activities, which areaddressed in the following Directors Reports I would just like to mention some, which I believe, demonstratethe diversity and strength of our club's service,

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• Provision of major funding to The Bendigo Health Care Group and the soon to be developedRadiotherapy service. While Government funding has been approved for building the facility and serviceprovision, there is an urgent need for other things that will ensure the comfort of patients facing a life­threatening illness.

• A major sponsor of the Youth Expo to be held in Bendigo late July.• Undertaking a joint Matching Grant project with Melbourne South Rotary Club to improve

the conditions for students at a remote village school in Samoa.• Major support to the re-development of the District project, Camp Getaway.

Financially, the club has again raised a significant amount of money to allow us to support many projectsin the community and I direct your attention to the Treasurer's report where the disbursement of the Club'sfunds is detailed. With the advent of the Goods and Service Tax we have made a change to our reportingperiod, now 1st July to 30th June, resulting in a thirteen-month period this year.

To the members of the Rotary Club of Bendigo I thank you for having the confidence in me and allowingme to be your President for 1999-2000. It is indeed an honour and privilege to have served as President ofthis great club; your support has been greatly appreciated.

To Incoming President Larrie Winzar, on behalf of the Club, [ congratulate you on your election asPresident for the 2000-2001 year. I wish you every success for the forthcoming year and commit the clubs totalsupport for your year.

Garry GunnellPresident 1999-2000

President Garry and Counsellor Larrie with exchange student Sophie Herman!.

HORIZONS REPORT Chairperson: COLIN NANKERVISThe Committee is now established as an invaluable source of knowledge to the incoming President and

helps prepare them for their year in office.Membership of the committee comprises the two immediate Past Presidents, the President of the day and

the two next President-Elects.The Committee takes a look at issues from a high level with a view on long term planning. It is obvious

that this Committee can make a substantial contribution to the success of the Club in future years.

CLUB SERVICE REPORT Director: NEIL BURTONCongratulations and sincere thanks to all the committee chairman for doing such a great job throughout

the year.Club Service was the first avenue of Rotary service and logically so. Unless the club is strong with

membership, offer interesting meetings, keeps members well informed, enjoys good fellowship, undertakesrelevant projects and encourages active service then the rest of the Avenues of Service will have no basis.

AlTENDANCE - (Chairperson: Gerard Kelly)The ongoing success of any Rotary Club depends on attendance to ensure that the communication lines

are open and everyone is kept in touch with the activities of the club. With the high work pressures in today'sworld it is difficult for all members to maintain a high attendance percentage level all of the time. One area wecould all make better use of is the facility of making up at another club.

It is pleasing to report that again we have a good number of members achieving 100% and others overthe 90% mark and I offer my congratulations to them on an excellent result. The Club average attendance forthe year was 75%.

BULLETIN - (Editor: Frank Lean)The club's weekly newsletter, The Fossicker, pursued a policy of preference for articles relating to Rotary

issues this year. The president's Report was published weekly, the District Governor's Message monthly andCommittee Reports as they came to hand. Articles on Australian and overseas Rotary programs were largelygarnered from various Internet sites. Members were thus provided with information on Rotary matters at local,district, national and international levels leavened with occasional wry humour.

The Fossicker was again published in both print and electronic format with members receiving hard copiesvia Australia Post and the electronic version available to the world on the club's web site. Especial thanks toMax Houston and Vicky Cole of Richard Cambridge Printers and Em Faulkner of Bendigo Senior SecondaryCollege for their expertise and unfailing co-operation throughout the year.

DIRECTORY - (Chairperson: Hal Moors)A Club Directory, for the size of our club, is a necessity as it assists members to quickly contact fellow

members.As it is relied on so heavily, it is important that all members keep amended information flowing to this

committee.

FELLOWSHIP - (Chairperson: Kevin Reilly)A sense of enjoyment and putting some fun into Rotary was our theme for the year and from the results of

the various activities, that aim has been achieved. The following were some of the highlights of the year andthe opportunity for all to enjoy time together in a relaxed atmosphere.

• The re-commencement of joint activities with our sister club Melbourne South provided some great fun andfellowship. The Sunday lunch at Pratty's Patch with over 80 in attendance and the Club Dinner at theCanberra Conference with over 20 in attendance provided some memorable moments.

• The Penna Breakfast is a morning not to be missed and again we were presented with a fantastic menu insurroundings that makes for an elongated breakfast amongst many friends.

• The festive club Christmas party at the Lake View Motel was an excellent social night and a chance for allmembers to celebrate the reason for Christmas. The talented Pianist/Singer Maggie Jackson entertainedmembers. A presentation prepared by Marlene Reilly, performed by Ted Rankins with contributions frommembers of the audience was a reflection on the past century, indeed a highlight of the night.

• In conjunction with the Foundation committee we were treated to another wonderful night at JackPaynting's Nursery.

• A very successful wine and cheese night should see this become an annual event.

MEMBERSHIP - (Chairperson: Keith Oberin)The club has responded well to the challenge of turning our membership figures around and having

commenced the year with 92 members we now have a membership of 96, a net gain of four members overthe year.

For the year some 14 new members were inducted into the club and all except two have retainedmembership. Another pleasing aspect is to see three former members in a position to re-join club activities.

The year was again significant in that the majority of membership resignations were due to job relocationsand highlights that we must be forever vigilant in looking to propose a new member to join what is a greatservice club.

PROGRAM - (Chairperson: Bryan McMahon)Bryan and his committee have provided an excellent variety of Guest Speakers over the year mixed with

some fascinating addresses from our own Club members.Remember the compelling story from Holocaust survivor, Sarah Saaroni. We heard a very interesting

address from Brigadier Douglas Bell on the Army Reserve and Steve de Laveaga on the Lead On Programme.Peter Gaudion, CEO of Sandhurst Farms opened our eyes to just what is produced locally. Dennis Higginsreflected on his experiences as a GSE team member to New Mexico in 1984. Claire Ormerod was outstandingin presenting her experiences at this years RYLA Camp. Bruce Larkin took us for a tour of the AustralianGallery of Sport and the Melbourne Cricket Ground without leaving our seats and we had Dr. John Fergusontalking about the new radiology therapy unit soon to be build in Bendigo.

The committee has done it well and congratulations to all concerned. Remember if you hear about a goodGuest Speaker please pass on the information to your Program committee.

ON TO CONFERENCE- (Chairperson: Kevin Reilly)The District Conference was held this year in Canberra. Eight members and partners plus Exchange

Student, Sophie Hermant represented our Club at what was a superb District Conference. Many highlightsmade for a most enjoyable three days but the club dinner combined with Melbourne South and the addressfrom Jose Ramos-Horta on East Timor were outstanding.Keep your diary free for next year when the conference will be held in Sydney.HISTORY COMMITIEE - (Chairperson: Bruce Williamson)

These dedicated groups of workers continually go through our club records archiving what is appropriate.The biggest problem is getting the information and we should all have a look at what may be in our possession- "Don't throw it out - give it to the History Committee.

Considerable time and effort has this year been put into preparing information in readiness for our 75thanniversary celebrations.

SERGEANT - (Chairperson: Geoff Mcleod)The rotational concept of Sergeants doing 2 to 3 weeks at a time worked successfully and kept members

entertained at each weekly meeting.It should not be forgotten that the Sergeant performs the role of Master for Ceremonies and to this end all

meetings ran to the very tight schedule that is imposed on a lunch time meeting. Congratulations to allSergeants for a job well done and setting the scene for a successful meeting.

WE CARE - (Chairperson: John Cartwright)An important role for this committee is to ensure that we hold out the hand of compassion and friendship

to our members and the Committee has done this very successfully. Members in times of ill health, personaland family problems all benefit from a We Care Committee who go about their operation quietly behind thescenes. It can be daunting to a new member in a club of our size and again the We Care Committee work toensure they quickly settle into club activities.

COMMUNITY SERVICE REPORT Director: BARRY PENNAWhen President Garry appointed me to the directorship of community service, I had great pleasure in

accepting the challenge and opportunity to be involved with the "Big One'. Community service is big infellowship and involvement. It was no exception this year.

My thanks to Jane McLean for accepting the role of Chairperson for the Ceramics/Pottery section of ourEaster activities when Garry Spence found himself in the middle of moving and building a new home.

EASTER SALES AND EXHIBITION OF THE ARTS·(Chairs: Don Dennis & Jane McLean)

The combining of these shows under the one roof is now well established and the results speak forthemselves. Sales were up; entry fees maintained a solid performance and the preview night once again a greatsuccess and should remain as part of the Easter activities. A surplus of almost $19,000.00 an excellent result.The assistance given by members to the committees prior to and during the Easter period was greatlyappreciated.

Extremely cold winds on the Friday and Saturday prompted members to look at the possibility of fittingtemporary boarding along the western side between the pottery display and the paintings for next year. Otherplans are also under consideration to take this event to a new level in the years to come.

ROTARY CAMP GETAWAYThe transfer of this clubs long standing, over 50 years, Youth Camp project has now been completed with

the continued operation controlled by a District Committee, Chaired by Paul Kirkpatrick of Bendigo SandhurstRotary Club. Club members remain on the district committee and with a Business Plan now being developedwe should see the start of re-building in the very near future. The potential for a state of the art camping facilityfor all groups is very real.

CAROLS BY TORCHLIGHT - (Chairperson: Noel Kilby)The Carols committee this year decided on quite a few changes, and with Lois Angus at the helm, the

program was a tremendous success brought about by a group of people willing to except change and workhard. Once again the only concern was the weather, any ideas on how to organise a hot barmy night wouldbe a bonus.

Committee members were to the fore on the Sunday morning and really worked hard and well, nothingwas a bother and all pulled together to get the stage erected and the towers built. The same occurred whendismantling. Although the weather was not the best the club was still able to make a small profit which is agreat effort as the Carols is the one true community project of this club that is not looked on as only a fundraising activity.

Lois has left us with a list of recommendations, including moving back to the park and using candles, fornext years show, which I am sure, will be given full consideration by the new committee.

ENVIRONMENT - (Chairperson: Jim Mahoney)Since its inception in 1996 our anti-litter pollution awareness project "Streets to the Creek" has been

introduced to 21 primary schools in Bendigo district. Approximately 1500 children have participated with ananti-litter educational kit and watched a video presentation with instruction from environment officers from theColiban Water and The Greater City of Bendigo.

All students have been taken on an excursion involving over 49 separate bus trips, to demonstrate how thestormwater drainage system operate and the effects that litter and other pollutants have on our waterways. Todate, this Rotary Year 4 schools have participated, involving approximately 270 students. Another 3 schoolsare likely to be involved in the near future

We are pleased to welcome 'Waterwatch-North Central', as an additional financial sponsor this year.

DINNER AUCTION - (Chairperson Greg Bickley)The Dinner Auction this year was a resounding success. The concept of six different auctioneers for the

night was very well received and Andrew Gaze a tremendous boost to the nights activities. We must thankKeith Oberin for organising his attendance, without Andrew Gaze on that night; it is clear that our proceedswould have been down at least a few thousand dollars.

The silent auction didn't work as well as last year and we need to have a closer look at the type of items

grouped together for this activity. The support from Bendigo business was again a significant factor in thenight's success with approximately $24,000.00 raised for the night. Planning has already commenced toensure next year is even better.

Community Service also continued the distribution of 'Bowel Cancer Kits', for the month of May, inconjunction with Bendigo Sandhurst Rotary Club. Malcolm Andrew and Neil Burton together with JohnLangley have distributed over 400 kits.

Joint club projects with Springtime Walkabout and catering at the Annual Swap Meet proved to be verysuccessful and will continue next year. Plans are underway to involve .school groups in a community projectby helping out at this year Swap Meet.

In closing the 'Big One' has raised approximately $44,000.00 for the Club and I would like to thank all theChairpersons involved and congratulate all their committee's an a job well done. On a personal note I wouldlike to congratulate President Garry on a wonderful year, and thank you for your leadership.

INTERNATIONAL SERVICE REPORT Director: CHARLIE MARTINConsiderable progress has been made towards establishing a Foundation Matching Grant project with our

sister club Melbourne South. With the help of a Carl Millar Discovery Grant myself, John Gallagher, GarryGunnell and together with his father traveled to Samoa to investigate the site first hand. We have a chance tomake a difference to the conditions currently experienced by students at a remote village school in Samoa andwill pursue this target during the next Rotary year. Helping to raise funds for this project we organised twoprojects during the year: one being catering, combined with Bendigo South, for the Greening of Australiaproject at Ravenswood and the other was a successful wine and cheese night for club members. Over$3,000.00 raised. The Rotary Australia World Community Service (RAWCS) and the Rotary OverseasMedical Aid for Children (ROMAC) committee's under Brian Doherty and John Gallagher are to becongratulated for their efforts.

HAWCS - (Chairperson: John Gallagher)This year has seen an exciting development in the World Community Service program. The Samoa FAIM

trip earlier this year has further strengthened ties with our sister club of Apia and completed the ground worknecessary for FAIM volunteer projects well into the future.

Whilst the concept of composting toilets in it's self is not exciting to most people, the improvement in villagelife may well be enormous. From this simple concept I believe that our club can make a real difference.

Plans are well in hand for this committee to hold a dinner at the Belmont Hotel. This could become aregular fellowship event and the first will feature Internationally renowned Chiefs, Neil Burdon and JohnGallagher who will provide an exquisite three-course meal. (Details to be advised).

ROMAC - (Chairperson: Brian Doherty)The proposed ROMAC Corporate Golf Challenge was, due to a number of circumstances, including the

difficulty in arranging the attendance of Mr. Max Walker (Patron of ROMAC) and other celebrities, deferreduntil the 8th October this year.

The success of this proposed golf day will only be achieved with the willing participation of not onlycommittee members but also all members of our club. If this event were run to its full potential, then ROMACwould benefit with considerable funds raised so please support when asked.

VOCATIONAL SERVICE REPORT Director: HUGH WHEELERThis area of service experienced difficulties fulfilling its function due to external factors, which exerted

extreme pressure on its chairpersons .• Vocational Awards/Apprenticeship & Trainee Awards.

It was resolved after investigation that this program would not proceed this year as it was already extensivelycovered in the community by other service organizations.

• Annual Fellowship/fund raising meetingIn conjunction with the Foundation Committee plan and conduct a meeting at Paynting's in March

Other programs under consideration but which were not followed through included a joint film night withthe Fellowship Committee to raise funds for a FAIM project and a Club visit to a local industry.

YOUTH SERVICE REPORT Director: ROS BRADBURYUnder the Chairmanship of David Brown the Youth Activities Committee has undertaken a variety of Youth

projects. The concept of allocating different activities to different committee members work extremely well andI congratulate you all on the fine results.

RYPEN - Rotary Youth Program of EnrichmentRYPEN is a weekend seminar for year 10 and 11 students which aims to communicate to young people a

series of ideas, issues and social experiences that will assist them in forming their own values and standards.The cost of this weekend at Lancefield is $110.00. It is aimed at students who are not necessarily leaders butshow potential to develop leadership skills and benefits from this structured learning experience.

Elizabeth Nihill attended RYPEN in October 1999.

ADVENTURES IN CITIZENSHIPThe Adventure in Citizenship program aims to improve community awareness to the responsibilities and

privileges of Australian citizenship, by providing an opportunity for selected Year 11 students from all overAustralia to gather in Canberra to gain at first hand an understanding of how our country is governed at thenational level. In doing so, it seeks to:• Introduce the delegates to our National institutions at first hand.• Assist the delegates to become more aware of their responsibilities and privileges as citizens of Australia.• Stimulate consideration of Australia as a whole, including its political, judicial, administrative and economic

systems.• Expose each of the delegates to the views and attitudes of their peers from other States and Territories of

Australia.• Provide the opportunity to discuss at a national level, contemporary issues likely to affect their future.• Engender an awareness of the role of Canberra as the National capital; and• Encourage delegates to share within their schools and communities their experiences gained during the

program.We sponsored Stephanie Rosier from Bendigo Senior Secondary College to attend the Adventures in Citizenprogram in Canberra in June 2000.

MUNA - Model United Nations AssemblyMUNA is about building bridges of goodwill for world peace and understanding in the minds of our young

people. [t was first introduced to Rotary in Australia by the Rev. Christopher Budden, from the Rotary Club ofLake Cargelligo, NSW in May 1980. It is a concept, which originated in North America from the desire ofyoung people to be able to express their views on resolutions being debated in the United Nations Assembly.

The aims of MUNA are to simulate the workings of the UN by having teams of two year 11 studentsrepresenting member UN countries, engaging in debate on matters of world politics and social concern and todevelop in students an awareness of the UN and it's workings. Other aims include providing students with theopportunity to develop their public speaking and debating skills, through informed comment on internationalissues and to foster friendship with students from other schools within our District. The UN recognises this veryworthwhile Youth Project, which is now an ongoing part of the World Youth Activity Programme for RotaryInternational.

Owen Omerod and Tom Baurner, both from Bendigo Senior Secondary College, were selected toparticipate in the district MUNA program held in May 2000.

NATIONAL YOUTH SCIENCE FORUMIn January 2000 the Rotary Club of Bendigo sponsored Lesley Syetho to attend the National Youth

Science Forum in Canberra. Lesley later spoke at a club meeting and it was apparent that she had gainedmuch from the experience. The club has recently nominated another student for consideration at the districtlevel for the National Youth Science Forum to be held next January.At the NYSF, which lasts two weeks. Students met scientists in the discipline of science they wish to pursue,

work in laboratories with these people and learn directly what a career in science would be like.

RYLA - Rotary Youth Leadership AwardRYLA is one of several Rotary Youth programs and was first developed in Australia. In our District each

Rotary Club is invited to select young people to receive Rotary Youth Leadership awards. Claire Omerodattended RYLA in December 1999.

YOUTH EXCHANGEIn-coming student, Sophie Hermant from France has been hosted by the Rotary Club of Bendigo from

June 1999 to June 2000. We were delighted to host a French student for the first time and, more particularly,Sophie, whose commitment to the success of her year in Australia has meant that all who have been involvedhave benefited from this cultural exchange.

Out-going: We welcomed Hannah Brown home from Denmark in January 2000 as we farewelled NarelleBuchan on her way to Sweden.

Throughout the Rotary year the Rotary Clubs of Bendigo, Bendigo Sandhurst and Bendigo South workedclosely together on several of the above Youth Activities. A large number of young people from Bendigo regionhave participated in activities as diverse as an interview through to a year living in another country. Througha coordinated approach and by sharing resources, Rotary has reached a significant number of young peoplein our community enhancing their opportunities both now and in the future.

FOUNDATION SERVICE REPORT Director: HUGH WHEELERChairperson: DES SAMPSON

The effective organizational skills and commitment of the Chairperson of this committee ensuredthat the contributions of its members achieved the following outcomes.

• Rotary Foundation MonthAt the meeting held on November 30 former District GSE Team Member Dennis Higgins, who traveled toNew Mexico USA with the GSE team in 1984 and now holds the position of Director, Sandhurst DiocesanCatholic Education Office, provided club members with an informative, entertaining and inspiring address.His presentation highlighted what a significant Foundation program GSE is for participants in particular &Rotary in general.

• Annual fellowship/fund raising evening meeting. This was conducted at Paynting's Nursery on the eveningof March 7th at which the 81 participants enjoyed a great night of fellowship in a relaxed and picturesquesetting.

• District 9800 Foundation SeminarThis seminar was scheduled for Sunday 8 August and was to be held at the All Seasons Motel, Bendigo.Despite a solid response and commitment from our Club the seminar had to be cancelled due to a lack ofsupport.

• Visiting GSE TeamThe combined Rotary Clubs of Bendigo hosted a GSE team from District 6800, North Mississippi andShelby County USA for a 5 day stopover in Bendigo. Our Club guest from this team was Courtney Bressackwho was sponsored by the Rotary Club of Germantown, Tennessee and who was home hosted by theSampsons. Courtney was a registered nurse from Memphis who held the position of Clinical EducationCo-ordinator with one of the countries private Home Health Care companies. Courtney spent some timewith the Bendigo Health Care group at the Anne Caudle and Lucan Street Campuses. Team membersaddressed representatives of local Rotary Clubs at a regular meeting of the Rotary Club of Bendigo Southafter a comprehensive 5 day tour of Bendigo and surrounds the GSE team traveled to the District 9800Conference in Canberra. The District 9800 GSE team lead by Rotarian Andrew Brown form the RC ofKyneton left for a reciprocal visit to District 6800 in April.

• Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarship 2001The Club in May advertised for applicants to this program in which men and women spend an academicyear abroad, studying at post graduate level, learning about other countries, and serving as ambassadors ofgoodwill for Rotary and their countries. One application was received and forwarded to the District SelectionCommittee for consideration. Final District interviews and notification of results is scheduled for mid June.

PROBUS CLUBS IN BENDIGO - A HISTORYProbus Clubs are for retired or semi-retired professional or business men and women or who have had

positions of some responsibility in their working lives and who look for fellowship accompanied by mentalstimulation and social activity.

Commencing in England in 1965, the first club in Australia was formed in Sydney in 1976 and the first inBendigo in March 1985. This followed from the District Assembly of 1984 when a number from BendigoRotary Clubs became enthused. The initiative was taken by the Rotary Club of Bendigo South under thePresidency of Bill Hoare and a committee was formed. The late Reg Brock and PDG Ray Downey were ourrepresentatives. Procedure for forming a Probus Club was discuss~d and a planning committee with Ken Briggsas chairman was formed.

Names of prospective members were collated from various sources and these men were invited to aninformation/formation meeting in March 1985. Seventy-five men attended. The idea of Probus was acceptedwith enthusiasm so the Probus Club of Bendigo was formed with PDG Ray Downey as President and RegBrock as Bulletin Editor.

The growth of Probus since that time has been rapid and sustained; there now being 10 clubs with over1100 members in the Bendigo area.

It should be pointed out that Probus is an outreach of Rotary Community Service and no Probus club canbe formed without the sponsorship of a Rotary club or clubs. Once formed the Probus club is autonomous(within the Probus constitution) with the sponsoring Rotary club being available for assistance, if required.

The sponsorship of a Probus club is properly the most cost effective community service activity that aRotary club can undertake. About $500.00 in setting up costs virtually ensures ongoing pleasure and activityfor 100 people.

Following the formation of the Probus Club of Bendigo the next three clubs, Sandhurst, Bendigo Ladiesand Eaglehawk were single gender clubs but the subsequent six have both men and women members and thiswill almost certainly be the format in the future. Under President Brian Kinross our club sponsored the ProbusClub of White Hills which continues as a dynamic Club.

ROTARY 2000:ACT WITH

CONSISTENCYCREDIBILITY

ONTINUITY

INCOME

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CLUB SERVICE ACCOUNTINTERIM STATEMENT OF INCOME AND EXPENSES

From 1/6/99 to 12/6/2000

1998/99 1999/2000

Membership FeesAdmission FeesFinesClub RaffleSilver PotFellowship CommitteeTransfer from Project AccountInterestChange Over DinnerSundry Income

TOTAL INCOME

EXPENSES

Annual ReportBadges and BannersBank Charges and Government DutiesBulletinChange Over NightClub DirectoryDinner GuestsDistrict AssemblyDistrict DuesDistrict InsuranceDistrict ManualsFellowship CommitteeGuest SpeakersInduction ExpensesPostagePresidents AllowancePrinting and StationeryRaffle LunchesRotary DownunderRotary International DuesSundry ExpensesWe Care Committee

TOTAL EXPENSES

SURPLUS (DEFICIENCY)

17,461.00400.00

2,465.400.000.00

2,097.551,500.00

29.640.00

1,457.50

$25,411.09

825.00426.19

0.006,553.25

0.00451.31

1,012.00630.00

3,570.001,020.00

140.000.000.000.00

45.002,000.00

236.540.00

2,533.005,510.40

326.10167.90

$25,446.69

($35.60)

18,426.00400.00

2,548.002,346.00

516.00183.00

2,000.0033.00

3,571.001,137.00

$31,160.00

825.00199.00

0.006,981.004,134.00

451.001,176.00

836.003,312.001,012.00

70.00158.00421.00

61.0048.00

2,000.0025.00

467.002,805.005,137.00

121.00443.00

$30,681.00

$479.00

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PROJECT ACCOUNTSTATEMENT OF INCOME AND EXPENSES

INCOMECarols by TorchlightEaster Exhibition and Sale of the ArtsFoundation NightWine & Cheese SalesSwap Meet Share of ProfitDinner AuctionSpring-Time WalkaboutGreening of Aust.-CateringPenna BreakfastArt Re-cycleHealth ScreeningInner Wheel (Camp Getaway Donation)Home for Homeless (Refund of Excess Monies)Sundry Income

EXPENSESRotary FoundationYouth ExchangeParalympic Sponsorship (N. Sens)Salvation ArmyROMACPeter Harcourt ServicesFAIM VolunteersInternational Project (Samoa)Royal Women's HospitalEaster Fair SocietyBendigo Health Care Group (Radiotherapy)Youth ExpoCamp GetawayYMCA BendigoDriver Education For Youth (DEFY)RYPENMUNACitizen For YouthGroup Study ExchangeFortuna Pipes & Drums BandBangladesh projectNational Summer Science SchoolBendigo Senior Secondary CollegeTransfer to Club Service AccountClub Contingency Fund

1998/99

4,000.002,691.40

500.003,000.003,000.002,500.002,000.005,000.003,000.001,000.008,000.006,000.009,559.931,000.001,000.00

110.00500.00200.00250.00500.00525.00173.75500.00

2,000.002,000.00

$59,010.08

1999/2000504.16

18,831.80216.50

1,579.904,500.00

24,722.54475.00

1,890.00545.00389.90

1,048.75800.00

3,460.5346.00

$59,010.08

2000-2001 BOARD OF DIRECTORSPRESIDENT ..PRESIDENT-ELECT ..SECRETARY ..TREASURER.CLUB SERVICES ..INTERNATIONAL SERVICE..YOUTH SERViCE .VOCATIONAL SERVICE .COMMUNITY SERVICE.BULLETIN EDITOR.ROTARY FOUNDATION.. . .IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENTPUBLIC OFFiCER... ....

PAUL HARRIS FELLOWS

. Larrie Winzar. Ian Monolli

.... Gail RobertsonAndrew Hampton

. Geoff McLeodRos Bradbury

....... Greg Bickley. Colin Burns

..... Charlie Martin. Nicole Cox... Colin Nankervis

...... Garry GunnellIan Monotti

Bruce BeasleyValerie Broad

* Reg Brock* Bruce Burns

Warren CambridgeJohn CartwrightAlan CoxAllan DingleBrian DohertyRay DowneyBill GrayGarry Gunnell

* Ken HesseClark Jeffrey

* George JenningsWarwick JohansonDal MartinBernie Masterson

* Cyril MichelsenHal Moors

**Violee Myers-DaveyJoe O'SullivanJack PayntingRay PaulsenBruce Perrin

* Frank PerrowNorm PhillipsKevin Reilly

* Deceased ** Non-Member

* Eugene SandnerDes Samson

* Keith ScarrollCas Sens

* Ron Slattery**Murray Stapleton

Jack Svanosio**Joan Thomas* Robert Trethewey

Bob VanstanDaryl Watts

* Ron Wilkinson

PAST PRESIDENTS OF OTHER CLUBS

PDG Ray DowneyNeil McLean ..Bruce Perrin ..

.............Colac 1970 - 1971...... Colac West 1971 - 1972

....... Wangaratta 1972 - 1973

Brian Thomas ..

Lloyd Cameron

..... Bendigo South 1979 - 1980and 1990 - 1991

. Castlemaine 1983 - 1984

PAST PRESIDENTSE.M. Vains... .... 1925 - 1926M.G. Guidice.. ...1926 - 1927WJ. Long.. .... 1927 - 1928O. Fligh tSm.... 1928 - 1929J Jeffrey... .1929 - 1930W Tredinnick.. . 1930 - 1931W Tredinnick... .1931 - 1932F Levy. . 1932 - 1933A.L Bolton.. ..1933 - 1934

(District Governor... 1936 - 1937)GV Lansel!... . 1934 - 1935G. Earthorne.. . 1935 - 1936G Long. . 1936 - 1937OV Morris.. . . 1937 - 1938TH. McNaught 1938 - 1939HPY WrighL.. . 1939 - 1940WA Draper. . 1940 - 1941L.L Dungey... . 1941 - 1942GP Hibberd.. . . 1942 - 1943AE. Davies... . 1943 - 1944E. B. Pederick... ..1944 - 1945GA Pethard.. . 1945 - 1946FE.R Biggs... ...1946 - 1947B. Mundy 1947 - 1948AH. Jones 1948 - 1949J. Barlon 1949 - 1950

E.F Granger. .1950 - 1951(District Governor 1962 - 1963)

N.J Oliver... 1951 - 1952EA Cambridge. . 1952 - 1953RH. Trethewey 1953 -1954CWO BakeL.. ..1954 - 1955K.W Hesse... . 1955 - 1956RV Brock 1956 - 1957TB Keith. . 1957 -1958R Campagnolo... . 1958 - 1959HA Moors.. . 1959 - 1960WG. Sones.. . 1960 - 1961S.J Tongway. . 1961 - 1962G.E. Mayne 1962 - 1963A.C Sandow.. . . 1963 - 1964E.M. Monotti 1964 - 1965J.N Sutherland.. . 1965 - 1966Jc.M. Jeffrey... . 1966 - 1967H.G. Ross... . .. 1967 - 1968WN. Johanson.. . 1968 - 1969J.W Henderson 1969 - 1970D.L Marlin.. 1970 - 1971C Bell.. . 1971 - 1972K. Mill.. . 1972 - 1973FA. McManus.. . 1973 - 1974L Williamson.. ..1974· 1975

RW Cambridge 1975· 1976J.M. Adams..... ... 1976·1977WJ.B. Derham.. .. 1977·1978J.M. CartwrighL.. ... 1978·1979R.J. Slattery 1979 . 1980D.T Watts... ... 1980 - 1981K.G. Scarrott 1981 . 1982RW Paulsen 1982· 1983D.J. Samson.. . 1983 - 1984DT Potter. ... 1984 - 1985H. O'Sullivan.. ..1985·1986VF Moyle... 1986 . 1987PA Joseph.. ..1987 - 1988E.J. Rankins.. . 1988·1989WF Gray.. ..1989·1990N.R Phillips.....1990 . 1991OW. Brown.... .1991·1992B. McMahon.. .. .1992 . 1993B.L Kinross... ... 1993 . 1994H.G. Wheeler.... ..... 1994·1995KA Reilly. ... 1995 . 1996R Poyser 1996 . 1997G. McLeod.. . . 1997 . 1998C Nankervis... 1998 - 1999G.R Gunnell.. . 1999·2000

CLASSIFICATIONS

BARRY ACKERMAN - Senior Active (Rubber

Processing)

IAN ALEXANDER - Senior Active (Employer's Advisory

Service)

MALCOLM ANDREW - Pharmacy

DAVID BAKES - Insurance Brokerage

ROSS BARNES - Religion (Church of Christ)

BRUCE BEASLEY - Senior Active (Motels)

GREG BICKLEY - Farm Services

ROS BRADBURY - Employment Fducation

DAVID BROWN - Senior Active (Technical & Further

Education)

GEOFF BROWN - Education Primary

NEIL BURDON - Optometry & Optical Services

COLIN BURNS - Gold Mining

WARREN CAMBRIDGE - Senior Active (Printing)

LLOYD CAMERON - Senior Active (Electrical Services)

JOHN CARTWRIGHT - Senior Active (Optometry)

DOMENIC COlA - Senior Active (Hairdressing)

ALAN COX - Senior Active (Stock Rations Distributing)

NICOLE COX - Religion Administration

DON DENNIS - Driving Instructor

ALLAN DINGLE - Senior Active (Education Technical)

BRIAN DOHERTY - Senior Active (Insurance

Brokerage)

RAY DOWNEY - Senior Active (Electricity Supply)

JOHN FLOOD· Senior Active (Electric Supply)

PAUL FOGARTY - Counselling Administration

JOHN GALLAGHER - Plumbing Service

ARTHUR GLAZEBROOK - Senior Active (Banking)

BILL GRAY - Senior Active (Bearing Service)

GARRY GUNNELL - Senior Active (Health Insurance)

ANDREW HAMPTON - Funeral Directing

ROB HEATH - Building Surveyor

DIANE HICKS - Delicatessen Services

BARRY HYLAND - Petroleum Products

GRAEME HOWIE - Homes for the Aged

WENDY JAMES - Sport & Recreation

CLARK JEFFREY - Senior Active (Meat Retailing)

TED JENKINS - Senior Active (Chemicals Manufacture)

WARWICK JOHANSON - Senior Active (Accounting)

GERARD KELLY - Restaurants

NOEL KILBY - Past Services (Education)

BRIAN KINROSS - Powder Coating

ALMA LEAMON - Vignerong

FRANK LEAN - Past Service (Investing)

ANDREW LONG - Trustee Companies

ROD WDEMAN - Banking

NEIL McLEAN - Senior Active (Insurance)

JANE McLEAi'J - Recruitment Administration

GREG McKEOWN - Hotels

GEOFFREY McLEOD - Senior Active (Motels)

BRYAN McMAHON - Marketing - Advertising

ROMY McNALLY - Student Counselling

JIM MAHONEY - Senior Active (Agricultural Supplies)

CHARLIE MARTIN - Purchasing Officer

DAL MARTIN - Senior Active (Wool & Skins)

BERNIE MASTERSON - Senior Active (Employment

Servic.e)

RON MEURER - Senior Active (Refrigeration)

BEV MILLER - Secondary Education

BILL MITCHELL - Senior Active (Architecture)

IAN MONOTTI - Senior Active (General Law Practice)

HAL MOORS - Senior Active (Waste Water Disposal)

KEITH MUNDY - Senior Active (Newsagency)

COLIN NANKERVIS - Senior Active (Civil Engineering)

GRAHAM NEWfON - Senior Active (Fertiliser

Products)

FRANK NOTT - Past Service (Defence Productions)

KEITH OBERIN . Tourism Service

RAY PAULSEN - Senior Active (Business Machines)

JACK PAYNTING - Senior Active (Nursery Retailing)

DAVID PEAKE - Senior Active (Poultry)

STEVE PEARSON - Office Equipment

BARRY PENNA - Senior Active (Locksmithing)

BRUCE PERRIN - Senior Active (Homes for the Aged)

NORM PHILLIPS - Senior Active (Hospitals)

TED RANKINS· Senior Active (Postal Service)

BRUCE REID - Senior Active (Property Improvement)

KEVIN REILLY - Electrical Retailing

GAIL ROBERTSON - Human Resource Management

RON ROGERS - Senior Active (Insurance)

JACK ROWE - Senior Active (Ambulance SerVice)

DES SAMSON - Senior Active (Confectionary

Distribution)

GRAHAM SEARLE - Senior Active (State Highways)

CAS SENS . Senior Active (Jewellery Retailing)

GARRY SPENCE - Building Consultant

JACK SVANOSIO - Senior Active (Taxation Accounting)

ALLAN THOMAS - Senior Active (Building Societies)

BRIAN THOMAS - Senior Active (Housing Finance)

MICHAEL THORNTON - Senior Active (Dentistry)

EVAN TREVORAH - Accounting

TOM TWEED - Senior Active (Youth Associations)

BOB VANSTAN - Senior Active (Pharmacy)

PETER WADE - Senior Active (Used Car Sales)

DARYL WATTS - Senior Active (Legal Office

Administration)

PHILLIP WEBB - Commercial Building

JIM WEYMOUTH - Religion (Salvation Army)

HUGH WHEELER - Education Administration

BRUCE WILLIAMSON - Sen. Act. (Primary Education)

LARRIE WINZAR - Personnel Services

PETER YOUNG - Disability Services