Lead Story Headline September 2012 New Generations Month Next Month: Voca onal Service Inside this issue: Rotary Exchange Students. 2 Rotex Conferences D9780 and France Rotoract Action 3 Australian Rotary Health Supports New Generations New Members across the District Club Recognitions of Service 4 Around the Clubs 5 Technology and Communication 2 3 4 6 DG Helen September is New Genera ons Month. It is a me to focus on Rotary s many Youth Programs. District 9780 has a proud and rich history with its involvement in New Genera ons Programs. I would like to encourage clubs to look at their New Genera ons Programs this month and maybe engage in a program or ac vity that you haven t tried before. Have a look around your community or visit your local council or school and find out where there is a need. Maybe in the areas of Literacy and Numeracy or Child Protec on, the needs are many and I know you will be able to help in some way. Clubs throughout the District are involved in many and varied programs involving Youth, from Books for Babies to Alterna ve Schoolies Programs. Maybe try a joint project with Rotaractors. Invite RYLA par cipants and Youth Exchange Students to volunteer at a club service event. Help Interactors or Youth Exchange Students raise funds for a Shelter Box. Encourage Rotaractors or Youth Exchange Students to plan a project in one of Rotary s six areas of focus. I know Membership Month has concluded, but Membership is always one of our greatest challenges and this month we have the opportunity to focus on a rac ng younger members into Rotary. Are we really doing all we can to make younger members welcome? Last year I a ended a club who had invited a group of young enthusias c volunteers Vale: Sandra Marsden to speak of their par cular interest. During the talk the Treasurer and Sargent decided they needed to count the fines and raffle money, others felt the need to stack plates, another went to the bar for a drink and one elderly gentleman fell asleep. Is this behaviour going to encourage them to join Rotary? Young people are really commi ed to improving their communi es. So many are standing for Local Government to improve their communi es. Rotary works hard to improve local communi es, why can t we a ract young people to join Rotary? Are we really trying hard enough? Are we talking to them and asking how we can involve them? Young people can be valuable collaborators because they re much closer to some of the challenges our communi es face, including hunger, illiteracy and conflict such as bullying Let us all try and introduce at least one young person to Rotary or one of the many Rotary Programs this New Genera ons Month. Tell them about e clubs, satellite clubs and corporate membership, tell them about the relaxed a endance requirements, but most of all tell them about Rotary and what it does, tell them about the many projects Rotary is involved in and how they can be involved in one of the most effec ve service organisa ons in the world. To achieve Peace Through Service we need Youth in Service. DG Helen The Rotary Foundation 6 District Conference 2013 6 Rotary Foundation Leaders 7 We have received the sad news of the passing of Sandra Marsden, wife of Past AG Derrick Marsden from the Rotary Club of Maryborough. Our condolences go Derrick, the members and friends of the Maryborough club and community.
District Governor s Newsletter Page 2 Rotary Exchange Students. Rotarians. You need to watch this space about ROTEX. Rotary Exchange Students. Rotary Youth Exchange (RYE) is well and truly up and running in the District. The Inbound Exchange Students arrived in July /August & are being home hosted un l June/ July 2013. Host clubs are Ballarat South, Beaufort, Casterton, Charlton, Cobden, Colac, Geelong, Horsham, Horsham East, Naracoorte, Nhill, Portland, Terang, Warracknabeal, Warrnambool Central, Warrnambool Daybreak & Wendouree. Students are from Austria, Brazil, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Japan, Finland, Liechtenstein, Sweden, Switzerland & USA. From little things big things grow. The Welcome. RYE Secretary Graeme Cox, DG Helen Trigg, and AG (New Generations) and Chair of RYE, Sue Williams Rotex Conferences D9780 and France Rotarians. You need to watch this space about ROTEX. From li le things big things grow. Recently two separate conferences were held and linked by Skype. Our District hosted a conference in Lara (July 6 & 7). and at the same me one was being held in France. Our District website has photos of the French conference and a report thanks to the efforts of AG Max Dalrymple. In last month s DG s Newsle er there was a report and photos of the D9780 Rotex Conference. These are poten al Rotarians and great ambassadors for Rotary Youth Exchange Overseas Caption describing picture ANZAC Day in Sweden. or graphic. L Liam Oberin (Bendigo) and R Logan Sanders (Horsham). Commemorate ANZAC Day in Sweden earlier this year
Volume 1, Issue 3 Page 3 Rotoract Action Rotoract Commi ee August 2012 The ini al mee ng was organised to introduce everyone, in par cular the new DRR Lachlan Miles. This small commi ee has a wealth of experience. Its membership of, PP Cheryl Bellman, PP Jim Allen and PDG Ted Gaffney have a wealth of experience to act as liaison between Rotary and Rotoract. At the mee ng held in the Art Gallery and Café in Skipton, DRR Lachlan was able to quickly establish an excellent working rela onship between Rotary and Rotoract, DRR Lachlan pointed to Membership as a major goal for all Clubs, while s ll pursuing essen al Club ac vi es. Several thoughts from a district perspec ve were spoken of in general terms, including the Canberra Rotaract Conference, DRR Training, New Genera ons conference, that all were greeted with some enthusiasm, as well as the re emergence of Skype for mee ng purposes. There were good reports on membership and of various club ac vi es, which gave heart for the future of Rotoract. Ted Gaffney Commi ee chair DRR Lachlan Miles to quickly establish an excellent working relationship between Rotary PP Cheryl Bellman PP Jim Allen PDG Ted Gaffney and Rotoract. Australian Rotary Health Supports New Generations Scholars find break through in health research. Australian Rotary Health has provided almost $28 million worth of funds to medical research as a result of its kind supporters. This is achieved through a range of scholarships and research grants including PhD Scholarships. We have awarded 29 Ian Sco Scholarships, in honour of the man who founded Australian Rotary Health in 1981, since their commencement in 2000. Australian Rotary Health has also partnered with Rotary Clubs and Universi es around Australia to award 78 Funding Partners Scholarships since 2004. Each PhD Scholarship is awarded as an annual tax free s pend of up to $29,000. Our Ian Sco Scholars have studied the effects of globaliza on on suicide rates around the world, determined the priori es for depression and bipolar disorder research, and one PhD project provided strategies for tackling ea ng disorders which contributed to the curriculum in the youth version of the Mental Health First Aid program. Funding Partner Scholarships have financed the development of new drugs to treat osteoarthri s, a study which uncovered the founda ons for pancrea c cancer treatments and an inves ga on into poten al proteins to treat Alzheimer s. Australian Rotary Health s largest range of scholarships currently available is Funding Partner Scholarships. They are vital in providing much needed finances for health research and are not possible without the partnership and support of Rotary Clubs and Districts around Australia. Australian Rotary Health currently funds 7 Ian Sco Scholarships and 38 Funding Partner Scholarships into the areas of neurological and auto immune disorders, cancer, children s health and mental health. If you would like to know more about Australian Rotary Heath, please visit our website at www.australianrotaryhealth.org.au or call 02 8837 1900 for more informa on. All dona ons over $2 are tax deduc ble. Steff Fenton Media and Communica ons Officer Australian Rotary Health 02 8833 8331 www.australianrotaryhealth.org.au <h p://www.facebook.com/ pages/australian Rotary Health/121383534575093?ref= Find us on Facebook h p://twi er.com/ ausrotaryhealth Scholars find break-through in health research.
District Governor s Newsletter Page 4 New Members across the District President, Margaret Whitehead, Michael Crowe and sponsor, Jim Delaney Port Fairy inducts Michael Crowe. President, Margaret Whitehead, Michael Crowe and sponsor, Jim DelaneyAs a qualified engineer, specialising in biodiversity, his Rotary classifica on of Environmental Consultant will be invaluable to many of the projects undertaken by the Rotary Club in Port Fairy Rotary Club of Ballarat President Mark Sco had the pleasure of induc ng Chris McGlinn and Karyl McGlinn the first husband and wife to be inducted into the Rotary Club of Ballarat Inc. together in the history of the club. Club Recognitions of Service President Mark Scott Chris McGlinn and Karyl McGlinn RC of Maryborough At the Club s 60th Birthday celebra ons in July the following recogni ons were made. PP, PADG, Derrick Marsden (PHF), for services to Rotary. Derrick has always been ready to help and always cheerful. Jackie Dellavedova (PHF) for services as a non Rotarian, to RYPEN, Relay for Life organiza on, and con nued Health and Fitness in the Community. PP, DGN, AG Geoff James (PHF) for services to Rotary and his excep onal administra ve skills. Derrick Marsden, Jackie Dellavedova and Geoff James. PP Ray Dunn Pam Hook AG PP Libby Furner RC of Highton PP Don Allen (PHF sapphire) for his services to the Rotary Club of Highton as Club Secretary 2012 2012. Don's loyalty, dedica on, and highly ethical service is appreciated by all Rotarians. PP Ray Dunn (PHF) by Pres Ros Horne. Ray has served the Rotary Club of Highton in many capaci es including Interna onal Service, Club Service, New Genera ons and President. RC of Grovedale Pam Hook (PHF) was acknowledged for her work as Sergeant at Arms. With her special humour she has been able to extract considerable sums from members last year and is con nuing this year Rotary Club of Mt Gambier West. PP Peter Drake (P.H.F. sapphire pin.) Peter contracted polio twice as a child and has been a regular donor to The Rotary Founda on. In our Club he would be regarded as the member who has most consistently championed the cause of polio eradica on. AG PP Libby Furner (P.H.F. sapphire pin). Libby was recognised for almost weekly catering for working bees, introduc on of the Dic onary Project (from the USA), District Commi ees (Literacy Chair, Awards Chair and Assistant Governor, Membership). She was also a member of the Blood Donor Reference Group for Rotary Interna onal. During her Presidency she introduced TRF collec on boxes to members resul ng in the largest number of donors in our history and is a regular donor to TRF. She is a strong supporter of ShelterBox. As a member of Red Cross for thirty years she was the prime mover in returning blood collec on services to Mt Gambier and has recently served as Zone Chairman and has been a member of the State and Na onal Advisory Boards. PE Lisa Rowley P.H.F. Lisa was recognised for her extensive work in treasury ma ers during the building of our house fund raiser, managing a very large budget. In organising and rostering most of the volunteer support for the Na onal B.M.X. tles held recently in Mt Gambier, Lisa coordinated the work of a number of other volunteer and service organisa ons. She currently holds the posi on of Treasurer whilst preparing to be PE Lisa Rowley 2013 2014 President.
Volume 1, Issue 3 Page 5 Around the Clubs Rotary Club of Geelong West. Geelong Book Fair 3 Days 18,000 books and $14,000 for Rotary Chari es. The Geelong Book Fair in August again produced an outstanding result. Now in its 8th year, the Book Fair was ini ated originally as a short term fundraiser to providing financial support for a housing project in Tsunami affected Sri Lanka. The Book Fair was held in the Geelong West Town Hall with supplies being sourced from Rotary s Dona ons in Kind, deceased estates, schools, cancelled library books, and from anyone else doing a clean up or downsizing. Co ordinator, Daryl McLure PHF said: The first sales day saw a 50m queue of buyers wai ng for the doors to open. Book sor ng days, where the stock are placed into appropriate categories also finished with quality fellowship me, aided with a BBQ & sampling of the local cool climate wines. One book unearthed during sor ng was a 1923 bio on Alfred Deakin, signed by his sister, which was donated to the Alfred Deakin Prime Ministerial Library, located at the Deakin Uni Waterfront Campus. Rotary Club of Ocean Grove and Mega Swim! Even the DG got in the swim! Six teams entered to raise funds for Mul ple Sclerosis research and assistance to MS sufferers. A great community ac vity with training sessions, fund raising efforts and 24 hour swim to finish! Swimmers ranged in age from under 10 to over 80! Entertainment was provided by singers some suffering from MS. The event s MS Ambassador was none other than Rtn Mar n Stow from the Rotary Club of Geelong Central. The event has so far raised $25,000. PP Stephen Yewdall Rotary Club of Geelong West PP Trevor McArdle and MS staff at the start of the Mega Swim Warrnambool Rotary House gets underway. The turning of the first "sod" in the construc on of Rotary House Warrnambool occurred Monday 3 rd September. There was an excellent a endance, with representa ves from all the local Rotary clubs as well as the Mayor, Jacinta Ermacora and other council representa ves. Mayor Jacinta Ermacora praised the benefits that this project will bring to Warrnambool and the wider area. Chairman Andrew Sugge looked at home si ng in the digger and one was reminded of a boy and an overgrown Tonka truck! The "sod" was overturned with no major catastrophe or injury to either the site or the onlooker. The BBQ and drinks were well received on a chilly a ernoon. Many thanks to SES for supplying the tent and to the volunteers who helped facilitate this event. RC Warrnambool and Brophy Family and Youth Services 2012 Father of the Year More than 700 south west fathers and father figures were nominated for this year s Father of the Year award, which was presented at a special breakfast ceremony in Warrnambool just prior to Father s Day. This is the fourth year that entries were received from schools across the Warrnambool City and Moyne Shire. Students from Prep to Grade 3 drew a picture of themselves with their father; those in Grade 4 to Year 8 had to answer two short ques ons, and Year 9 to Year 12 had to write up to 150 words about their father. Organiser, Rtn Ian Cairns, said the award was about recognising the posi ve role fathers play in the lives of their children, and it was not limited to biological fathers it could be a stepfather, grandfather, uncle, big brother, or anyone who has a father like role in the child s life. This year s winner was Grassmere father of four daughters, Stephen Mitchell, whose daughter Grace entered him in the compe on. Stephen and his family have won a weekend s accommoda on at the St Kilda Parkview Hotel and passes to the Melbourne Aquarium and Zoo. The two runners up won $100 Bunnings vouchers, and each category winning child won a $200 South West Credit Union Savings account. Thanks to Warrnambool Standard Bottom RC Ocean Grove swimmers and MS Ambassador Rtn Martin Stow PDG Andrew Suggett turns a sod
Technology and Communication Rotary International President Sakuji Tanaka (Kyoko) District Governor Helen Trigg (Richard) District Secretary Rod Greer (Judy) PO Box 243 Ocean Grove Vic 3226 Ph 03 5255 4041 M 0408 059 123 Items for the newsletter can be emailed to Rod at... Portland Rotary joins the Facebook genera on! If your into Facebook sign up as a friend and check them out. h p://www.facebook.com/portland.rotary.5 The Rotary Foundation The revised team for TRF Zone Leaders can be found on a separate page at the end of this newsle er. Next Month VOCATIONAL SERVICE MONTH This year the District will introduce a D9780 Pride Of Workmanship Award. Those present at assembly will remember the proposal to introduce this to this District. Further details will be sent out by the end of the week via District Secretary. I hope Voca onal Directors have started to think about October within their own clubs. rotaryogrsec@gmail.com Images and articles 75 150 words District Conference 2013 Bravehearts On 4 th September leading representa ves from Geelong s business and community groups a ended a breakfast at Simonds Stadium hosted by Bravehearts to celebrate White Balloon Day. The keynote speaker was the founder of Bravehearts, He y Johnston, who established the organisa on in 1997 to address the issue of paedophilia within community, both na onally and interna onally. Sta s cally, one in five children have been, or could be, sexually assaulted before the age of 18. Bravehearts exists to educate and protect children, raise awareness, educate adults, honour and support survivors and, ul mately, to stop child sexual support. Bravehearts preventa on services include: Di o s Keep Safe Adventure a live schoolbased personal safety programme for children; Resources for families and survivors ; Specifically targeted workshops; Risk assessment audits and reports; Research and lobbying ; Hetty Johnston Cyber safety ini a ves; Community awareness campaigns. He y Johnston will be one of the keynote speakers at Rotary. District 9780 Conference in April next year.