Volume 59, No. 18 26 October 2017

Meets Thursdays at 6pm for 6.30pm at the Foundry Hotel High Street Golden Square.

Rotary – Making a Difference

President’s update

Club meeting 26 October 2017

It was a case of Merlyn the Magician this week, not pulling rabbits out of hats or hares out of her

nose, but doing the triple act of chairperson, guest speaker (at short notice) and movie ticket seller.

As expected from our accomplished international stage performer, Merlyn of course achieved this

with aplomb, taking us on a pictorial journey around Kyoto as we heard about her recent invitation

to perform early 20th

century Australian music with other international performers. Her repertoire

even included a cooee song. Something for RC Bendigo President Val Broad to consider for the

Bendigo Youth Choir!

On the subject of ticket sales for the movie premiere of Murder on the Orient Express to support

End Polio Now, Foundation Chair Merlyn has reported a wonderful response with 55 tickets sold to

our club members and their friends. I am looking forward to a fun social night. Thanks to RC

Bendigo Strathdale for leading this cluster initiative, and thanks to members for supporting the End

Polio Now cause so strongly. Anne also extracted some additional donations from members

towards the cause in exchange for ‘purple pinkies’.

We had a glitch with our internet connection this week, so Clive could only live stream and record

the early part of our meeting unfortunately. Apologies to our remote viewers. Terry presented to

me banners from three clubs that he visited during his recent Rotary Friendship Exchange visit to

Canada. We also welcomed Greg back into harness as Treasurer after his travels out west.

We celebrated the prominent story on our half century achiever Ron Deveraux in the D9800

Networker this month. Ron joined the RC of Warracknabeal on 4 January 1967, when meals cost

$2.20, and Rotary dues wer$22. Ron has had many Rotary achievements over the years, including

club president, PHF, overseas aid projects, and District RYLA roles including Chair in 1986/87. I

was interested in Ron’s observations about the importance of Rotary needing to evolve and

modernise to remain relevant and successful. Thanks to Anne and Matthew for promoting Ron and

our club.

It was also reported in passing that the Ellis’s are continuing their proud family association with the

CFA, with Max recently receiving his 65 years service medal, and Ian, already a Bendigo Fire

bendigosouthrotary.org.au http://www.twitter.com/RotaryBendigoS

Rotary Club of Bendigo South

Signpost

Station Life Member, being awarded Life Membership of the CFA, which is a state-wide

recognition. Congratulations to two community service achievers.

Our tall poppy this week, taking home the Foundry voucher, was Jennie Hughes. Jennie, supported

by Clive, hosted and catered for our ‘Pleasant Sunday Afternoon’ Celtic music recital for the End

Trachoma by 2020 initiative. Jennie’s sister Pauline and husband Rob from Avonmore Estate

donated and served their organic wine. Tony reported on the relaxing social afternoon enjoyed by

members and friends, and the successful fund raising that was achieved.

The ‘Pleasant Sunday Afternoon’ proceeds will be presented to PDG Murray Verso for the Rotary

End Trachoma by 2020 initiative when he addresses us on this project at our meeting this week.

There will then be a Board meeting to follow.

And finally, remember to check if you are rostered for meeting duty, make sure you know what you

are supposed to do (ask Rod or Tony if you aren’t sure), and don’t forget to tell the attendance

officer listed in the Signpost (Zoe, or Paul in her absence) if you will not attend a meeting.

Cheers

Bernie Young

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End Polio Now Film Night - if you don't already have your tickets, Merlyn will hand them out at

this week's dinner, or in the foyer of the theatre on the night.

6.45pm at Bendigo Cinemas Nov 9. Thanks for the great response.

Foundation - Cluster Club combined Dinner at Kangaroo Flat Sports Club November 30 (see

attached flyer). Please check your diaries and get ready to sign up and make your payment,

commencing this Thursday. Partners very welcome.

72nd Australian DanceSport Championship The Australian Dancing Society; which was founded in Melbourne in 1942, is celebrating its 72nd Australian DanceSport Championship from the 8-10 December, 2017 at Hisense Arena in the Melbourne Park precinct. DanceSport, formerly recognised as Ballroom Dancing, is an artistic sport that captures artistry and outstanding physical fitness. A special half price ticket is being offered for Rotary members. Please see the attached flyer for more information.

Bendigo Hospital appeal – Melbourne Cup Style This Melbourne Cup Day, Mister Bobs at The Foundry will become The Birdcage as we help to host an awesome Melbourne Cup Day party - The G.I.F.T raising funds for the Bendigo Hospital Appeal. We have Fashions on the Field for the really enthusiastic, Jools For Jim Gift Boxes for the first 100 guests, $1000 First Prize Jools for Jim Voucher + plenty of prizes and of course the Melbourne Cup action on the big screens. Tickets are $50 each, and include a roaming finger food lunch (12:30-1:30) and a drink on arrival. Stay for an hour or stay all day – bring your team in and help us to make a difference. See attached flyer and book tickets at: https://www.trybooking.com/book/event?eid=318774&

CLUB PROGRAM NOVEMBER FOUNDATION

2 November Trachoma Presentation. Followed by a board meeting Foundry Hotel

9 November End Polio Now Film Night Bendigo Cinemas

17 November No Meeting

23 November Jim Rinaldi presentation Foundry

ANNE will explain to all what this

bag is about ?

Hard workers at camp getaway last

Sunday , yes all help used ?

Can anybody guess whose pinkie

is being made purple?

CLUB DUTY ROSTER NOVEMBER FOUNDATION

Date 2 November 9 November 17 November 23 November

Topic End Trachoma. Board meeting.

End Polio Now Movie event

No Meeting Jim Rinaldi -Maubisse

Guest Speaker

Murray Verso N/A N/A Jim Rinaldi

Chair Lindsay Jackson Pam Luxford –RC Bendigo Strath

N/A John Bergbauer

Cashiers Zoe Pocock Trevor Hawking

Merlyn Quaife N/A TBA

Meet and Greet

Cora Fuentes-Mahnic

N/A N/A TBA

Technology Clive, Matthew Tony

N/A N/A Clive, Matthew Tony

All Rotarians on duty must arrive before 6pm on the night. If you are unable to complete your duty please arrange a substitute.

Attendance Officer: Paul Gibbons pgibbons1964@gmail.com or 0429 091 802

Rotary Club of Bendigo South- Future Dates of Major Events Date Event Location Contact

Thurs November 9 End Polio Movie Hoyts Cinema Pam Luxford –Bendigo Strath

November 17,18/19 Swap meet event Bendigo Showgrounds

Ken Briggs/Maureen Plant

Thurs November 30 Foundation Dinner Kangaroo Flat Sports Club

Merlyn Quaife

Thurs Dec 14 Christmas Meeting Mechanics Institute School Street. California Gully

TBA

2018

Thurs Jan 11 Return to Rotary 121 Allies Road Tony Plant

Fri January 26 Australia Day Catering

Lake Weeroona George Ellis

Sat Feb 24 DIK Open Day West Footscray TBC

March 16-18 District Conference Warrnambool Tony Plant

May ? Science Engineering Challenge

Girton Grammar Rod Spitty

Sunday May 20 District Assembly Melton Rod Spitty

Birthdays - November

9 Gary Pinner 10 Glen Madden 14 Ros Chenery 21 Ron Devereaux 23 Ian Ellis 28 Clive Hughes

WHO’S WHO?

ROTARY INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT: Ian Riseley

RI DISTRICT 9800 GOVERNOR: Peter Frueh

ASS’T GOVERNOR (Goldfields South): Cliff Downey

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CLUB PRESIDENT: Bernie Young

SECRETARY: Elizabeth Bell

TREASURER: Greg Noonan

YOUTH SERVICES DIRECTOR: Glenn Madden

INTERNATIONAL SERVICE DIRECTOR: Lindsay Jolley

COMMUNITY SERVICE DIRECTOR: Gary Pinner

MEMBERSHIP /P.R. DIRECTOR: Tony Plant

CLUB SERVICE DIRECTOR: Rod Spitty

CLUB PROTECTION OFFICER: Geoff McKinna

ROTARY FOUNDATION CHAIR: Merlyn Quaife

CLUB COMMUNICATIONS: Matthew Scott

NEWSLETTER EDITOR Paul Gibbons

VOCATIONS CHAIR Wendy Tagliabue

THE OBJECT OF ROTARY The object of Rotary is to encourage and foster

the ideal of service as a basis of worthy enterprise

and, in particular, to encourage and foster:

FIRST.

The development of acquaintance as an

opportunity for service;

SECOND.

High ethical standards in business and

professions; the recognition of the worthiness of

all useful occupations; and the dignifying of

each Rotarian’s occupation as an

opportunity to serve society;

THIRD.

The application of the ideal of service in each

Rotarian’s personal, business, and community

life;

FOURTH.

The advancement of international

understanding, goodwill, and peace through a

world fellowship of business and professional

persons united in the ideal of service.

THE ROTARY CLUB OF BENDIGO SOUTH ATTENDANCE OFFICER

PAUL GIBBONS pgibbons1964@gmail.com

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THE FOUR WAY TEST

1. Is it the TRUTH?

2. Is it FAIR to all concerned?

3. Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER

FRIENDSHIPS?

4. Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned

5. ?

ATTENDANCE & MAKE UP

OPPORTUNITIES DISTRICT 9800 GOLDFIELDS CLUSTER ROTARY

CLUB MEETINGS

KANGAROO FLAT: Monday 6pm, Rotary Gateway Park

BENDIGO: Tuesday 12:45pm, Bendigo Club

BENDIGO STRATHDALE: Tuesday 6:15pm, Nancy

Long Dining Room, La Trobe Uni.

BENDIGO NEXT GENERATION: Wednesday

6:30pm, Shamrock Hotel

ECHUCA MOAMA: Tuesday 6pm, Border Inn, Moama

BENDIGO SANDHURST: Wednesday 7.30am,

Bridge Hotel, Water Street.

EAGLEHAWK: Wednesday 6pm, Mechanics Institute

ROCHESTER: Thursday 6pm, The Court House

building, Moore Street (Opp. G. Nelson Motors).