New Horizons Volume 2 Issue 21

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New HorizonsThe Official Bulletin of the Rotary Club of Freshwater Bay Inc.

Letter From the Club President A roundup of the clubs activities. Page 1

Dr Ken Collins AddressRound up of the Dr Ken Collins Address on The Rotary Foundation.Page 2

Rotary Foundation Thought of the WeekThis week’s thought is about Group Study Exchange.Page 4

D9450 District Conference16th - 18th April 2010 - Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow.Page 2

From the District Governor’s DeskLetter from the District Governor.Page 3

Rotary Club of LisboaInternational Toast from RC Lisboa.Page 3

Volume 2, Issue 21" 23rd - 29th November 2009

PO Box 168, Nedlands, Western Australia, 6909 ! District 9450! ABN: 99 602 195 617

Letter From the Club PresidentDear Fellow Rotarians,

With both the film night and Rotary Foundation Dr Ken Collins Address successfully behind us, the next areas of focus are the Magnifying Microscope launch, which is planned prior to schools

breaking up for the year and the Christmas cum birthday function on 17th December. Please invite family and friends to celebrate our first year with us, one which I believe has been very productive.

In the very near future it is hoped the funds for Manna Industries will be in the special account set up for this project. Once this has

happened, the equipment can be purchased, the kitchen set up in the old canteen of Maddington Primary School and an ‘official’ opening arranged.

Last night Ken and I, along with Alan and Jan Stewart were at Government House B a l l r o o m f o r t h e announcement of the Australian of The Year Awards for WA. Four

outs tanding Western Australians were finalists and we are absolutely delighted to congratulate the Australian of the Year for WA, our good friend and Rotarian Prof. Ralph Martins, from the RC of West Perth. The work Ralph and his team are dong in the area of Alzheimer research is world renowned and of huge importance to an ever increasing aged population. Ralph has struggled for adequate funds for equipment to carry out his vital work, and hopefully this recognition will lift his profile even higher and enable him to attract extra funds allowing his full energies to go into the area of research rather than so much of it having to be channelled into fundraising.

Rhonda Parker, the Australian Local Hero for WA, in her brief speech made a wonderful statement, which I’d like to repeat. She said she is part of a Team and that there is no ‘I’ in the word Team which stands for ‘Together Everyone Achieves More’. True in all situations, particularly Rotary. Working together we definitely achieve more and globally, Rotary has the power to really make a difference.

On a sadder note, we have received a letter of resignation from Roh who Australian of the Year Awards (WA) Sam Walsh (Rio Tinto), Ken Collins and Prof. Ralph and Georgie

Martins

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has asked to move from an active member to that of ‘Friend of the Rotary Club of Freshwater Bay’ due to time constraints and personal reasons. Roh assures us that nothing will change as far as venue and catering etc. He will continue to assist and support all charity work and community activities whole heartedly. All members are very grateful to Roh for all he has done in many ways to help establish the club, and in particular affording us the simple way to raise some vital dollars whilst enjoying a lovely meal at the cafe, which we have done on a few occasions. Our sincere thanks Roh and we’ welcome your return as a full member if you see your way clear to do so in the future.

Hopefully, this week Jane will be back at the club and bringing along Andrew Blackwell who will update us as to what is planned for the sensory garden upgrade in the Murchison Ward at Graylands Hospital.

Our lovely new pull up banner was used for the first time last meeting and we will

have our bannerettes in just over a week.

Yours in Rotary Service,

Di CollinsCharter President

Dr Ken Collins AddressThe function, which is a promotion of the Rotary Foundation, traditionally held in November to coincide with Rotary Foundation month had 191 registrants and was capably emceed by Bill Hassell .  The Hon. Bob Nicholson reiterated how the Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarship benefited his life, Vice Chair of the Rotary Foundation John Germ presented an overview of the RF which portrayed a very small portal into the boundless ability we have to uplift people and communities around the world working with the Foundations educational and humanitarian programs.

PRID & PRFT Ken Collins gave recognition to the various levels of support for the Foundation from Centurions, Paul Harris Fellows, Paul Harris Society members and major donors.  Members of District Foundation Committees plus recipients of Foundation Awards were recognised.   It is vital to have the funds and workers to enable the programs of the Rotary Foundation to reach their full potential of ‘doing good in the world’ and to be our ‘Foundation for Peace’. 

AmeliaAround $300 was raised for PolioPlus from sale of tickets through our Club.  

Nominations for Board for 2010-11If any member would like to nominate for a position on the Board please complete a nomination form and have it

signed and seconded and hand it in to Sec. Daniel for the AGM on 10th December. 

Magnifying MicroscopesDir. Rob has the microscopes in hand, the bases of which have been sent off by Elizabeth and Graeme for the Rotary emblem to be engraved on each.   Teachers Manuals, which are being sponsored by Watercorp are almost complete and an ‘official launch’ of the project is planned before the end of the school year.    Dir. Rob and PRID Ken are working towards a successful launch in the coming weeks. 

Burundi Peace ChoirThe Burundi Peace Choir performed at the Dr Ken Collins Address last Monday night.   Unfortunately, there was no opportunity for them to do a sound check and the balance was not 100 percent.  Never the less, their performance added to the function.  Just awaiting word back from Melpo Economou as to how much of the $3,500 has been raised to fund the production of their CD.  It is hoped that all or almost all money required has been collected by a number of clubs contributing to the cause.

The 2010 District 9450 Conference is coming!  District Governor Geoff Simpson has been telling every Club about it about it and here is the chance now to register for what will be a highlight of the Rotary year. 

Photo (L-R): Bill & Sue Hassell, Ken & Di Collins, Bob & Lynne Nicholson and John & Judy Germ at the Dr Ken Collins Address

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It is outstanding value, being held in an excellent location, has an excellent program and a great venue for the dinner.  Come and celebrate Rotary. Can you please make sure all of your members receive a copy of the attached registration brochure? Can you also please make a regular space in your Bulletin to promote what will be an excellent event?   I will be sending out monthly updates.  Also can you please put the Conference link on your website – the full program will be published this week. 

www.rotarywestperth.org.au/conference2010

PP Angus BuchananChair – D9450 Conference 2010

Rotary Club Lisboa - International Toast

Dear Fellow Rotarians Rotary Clube de Lisboa* was founded on the 23rd of January 1926. It is the oldest Rotary Club of Portugal – now almost 84 years old ! We hereby send you this mail in order to dedicate an international Toast to your Club Members to be done next Tuesday during the Visit of our Governor to our Club. We have about 60 active members and look forward to

meet you in the magnificent City of Lisbon. Our lunch meetings are every TUESDAY at 13.00 (1 pm) at the HOTEL TIVOLIAvenida de Liberdade 1851269-050 LisboaPortugal phone number: (+ 351) 213 198 900 This is the oldest and one of the most charming 5 star Hotels in town. Please find information through the general link:http://www.tivolihotels.com/or details through the direct link:http://www.tivolihotels.com/hoteis-portugal/destino/lisboa/hotel-lisboa/lista.aspx you can find accomodation at this Hotel at a special ‘Rotary price’ therefore please contact us whenever you stay over in Lisbon ! [email protected]

Very soon (under construction) our website will be: www.rotarylisboa.orgwe will keep you posted on this ! If you come to Portugal for business, you can use our headquarters of our Rotary Club located in the centre of the city of Lisbon. We can also give you support through the vast experience of our Fellow Rotarians in our District D1960 (aprox. 1.500 members). Please forward this mail to all your Rotary contacts and especially to your Club Members. Looking forward to hear from you, Best Rotarian regards Erik UlrixPresident [email protected] phone: + 351 964 013 222                  professional site: www.biu.pt

* Lisboa = Lisbon (English) = Lisbonne (Français) is the capital of Portugal

From the District Governor’s DeskDear Fellow Rotarians, and Friends,

Well, what a month. Margaret and I have completed our club visits and wasn't   it an eye-opener. Congratulations to you all on the  great work you are doing in your communities and overseas and also many thanks for your kind hospitality as we travelled around the District. 

Since last writing we have also attended the Disrict 9470 Conference at the Sheraton Hotel, vistited the Matilda Bay Craft Fair, attended a week-long DG Seminar and Rotary Institute in Newcastle and capped it off with the Annual Dr Ken Collins Address.The Rotary Institute was very informative and we were brought up to date with how our donations are being put to great use in the Victorian Bushfire aftermath.

November being The Rotary Foundation Month was quite successful. Support to the Polio film night yielded a small profit and the attendance at the Ken Collins address to hear VC TRF John

Germ was heartening. That night we launched the Paul Harris Society, with 11 members commited to contributing at least $US1000 each year, whilst able.   We should also be planning on what our contribution will be next February to take the End Polio Now Campaign to the public.To date the District has contribute some $26,000 to TRF and $9000 to the End Polio Now Campaign. Please keep up the great work, we have a long way to go..

Next month we are on the down hill to Christmas and half way through the year. Time for some extra effort to achieve our goals, the year is running out.

Next week the District 9450 Conference Brochure will be published. We hope you are all going to join us at this great event.

Have a great month in Rotary.

Geoff Simpson, District 9450 Governor, 2009-10

Club Birthday & Christmas DinnerThursday, 17th December, 2009

6:30pm for 7:00pm at the Nedlands Gold Club, Melvista Ave, Nedlands. 

Cost is $45.00 per person for a three course traditional Christmas dinner (Vegetarian alternative available)

Speaker: WA Chief Scientist Lyn Beazley 

Entertainment: Richard Symons

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BoardRotary Year 2009-10

Di Collins — President

[email protected]

Ken Collins — Vice President / Membership Director

[email protected]@rotaryfreshwaterbay.org.au

Simone Carot Collins — President Elect / Club Administration Director

[email protected] [email protected]

Rajah Senitharajah — Treasurer

[email protected]

Daniel Forsdyke — Secretary

[email protected]

Rob Rohrlach — Projects Director

[email protected]

Claire Forsdyke — International Director

[email protected]

Toni James — PR & Marketing Committee Director

[email protected]

Club DetailsRotary Club of Freshwater Bay Inc.PO Box 168, Nedlands, Western Australia, 6909

MeetingsThursday 5:45pm to 6:45pmCafe, Bethesda HospitalQueenslea DriveClaremont

Email [email protected] 08 9385 0471Fax 08 9385 0472

Website www.rotaryfreshwaterbay.org.au

Facebook http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=47737002646

Chartered 19 December 2008

Bulletin ContributionsContributions for the weekly bulletin are sought from members of the club.

Why not use the bulletin to update the club on the projects your committee is working on or promote the clubs next fundraising event.

Please forward articles and photos to [email protected]

Date Name

26th November Peter Symons

3rd December TBA

10th December Elizabeth James

17th December Simone Carot Collins

Welcoming Roster

Program for November / DecemberDate Details

26th November Waist Disposal Challenge - Exercise - Simone Carot Collins

3rd December Bryant Stokes - Life & Times

10th December Rob Rohrlach - Life & Times

17th December Club Birthday & Christmas Dinner - Nedlands Gold Club - Speaker: Lyn Beazley

The Rotary FoundationWeek 21: This week’s Rotary Foundation Thought is about how a Group Study Exchange can make history.

For the first time in southern African history, a group study exchange has taken

place between two formerly conflicting countries.

In November 2006 a GSE team from Zambia visited South Africa, signifying improved relations between the two countries. This exchange was made possible from a contribution of district designated funds from District 9210 to District 9300.

With the end of Apartheid in South Africa, these young professionals are now able to talk to one another and share ideas and common interests that will help their countries look to the future in peace.

Some of the greatest stories being told today started with a contribution to The Rotary Foundation. Let’s make sure our club is part of the Rotary story.

Date Name

26th November Claire Forsdyke

3rd December Toni James

Introduction

Date Name

26th November Elizabeth Bain

3rd December Sue Hassell

Vote of Thanks

LADY WARDLE PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE

ST MARY’S

ANGLICAN GIRLS SCHOOL

KARRINYUP

www.rotarywestperth.org.au/conference2010

PROUDLY SPONSORED BY

AN INVITATION FROM YOUR DISTRICT

GOVERNOR

Dear Rotarians and friends, On behalf of the Rotary Club of West Perth, I would like to invite you to the last Conference for District 9450. It is to be a Conference of Celebration – of Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow. The Conference program will be wide and varied. It will educate, entertain and raise your passions. The Conference will showcase a number of our great projects from yesteryear, trace their progress and forecast their future. Our 50th Anniversary gift to Western Australia, the Medical School at the University of Western Australia will be one. The Chancellor of UWA, Michael Chaney, will be one of our key note speakers. Other projects will be brand new, on show for the first time, some straight from their international launch at the Rotary International Convention in Birmingham. In addition, there will be a number of speakers on topics of general interest to inform and entertain, together with a host of displays in the House of Friendship. Each club is encouraged to book a display booth and showcase your own projects. Overall, we want you to have fun! Renew acquaintances with fellow Rotarians from other clubs, meet new friends and welcome the Youth Exchange students and Rotaractors in our midst. We have a wonderful, hardworking conference committee who will ensure that your needs are satisfied and your questions answered, while still managing to keep the conference on time and our hunger satisfied. The Governor’s Banquet at the newly extended Hillarys Yacht Club promises to be a highlight. However there are limited seats, so get in early. In latter years our conference attendance has been shrinking. Please help us reverse that trend, register now, put on your finery and help us truly Celebrate Rotary. I hope to see many of you at the District Conference next April. Yours in Rotary Geoff Simpson District Governor D9450

The 2010 Conference will be a showcase of Rotary. A detailed program will be found on the Website. Speakers include:

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WHY YOU SHOULD ATTEND

HIS EXCELLENCY KEN MICHAEL THE GOVERNOR OF WA The Opening Address

DR MICHAEL CHANEY Chancellor, University of Western Australia The UWA Medical School – a gift from Rotary

GEMMA SISIA Founder and Chairperson St Judes School, Tanzania Changing lives though Education

ROBERT FOORD Chairperson, The John Fawcett Foundation The Bali Eye Clinic

DARREN LOMMAN CEO, Dreamfit Making dreams happen through innovation for people with disabilities

PROFESSOR RALPH MARTINS Centre of Excellence for Alzheimers Disease Research and Care Understanding Alzheimers and creating hope

PROFESSOR JORG IMBERGER Centre for Water Research University of Western Australia Water and the climate

PROFESSOR BYRON KAKULAS Australian Neuromuscular Research Institute

PROFESSOR BILLIE GILES-COURTI University of Western Australia Future Proofing Perth – Health by Design

Learn about Rotary Partnerships

See Rotary in Action and

on Display

Hear

the Four Way Speaking Test

Celebrate

Rotary programs

Meet

old friends

Connect and Network

Develop new ideas

and above all… HAVE A

GREAT TIME!

Hotels and resorts There is a range of quality Accommodation options within the vicinity of the Conference venue. These include:

Rotary does not accept responsibility for the services provided by these establishments

Sorrento Beach Resort 1 Padbury Circle, Sorrento 9246 8100 www.sorrentobeach.com.au

Indian Ocean Hotel 23 Hasting Street, Scarborough 9341 1122 www.ioh.com.au

Rendezvous Observation City Hotel The Esplanade, Scarborough 9340 5552 www.rendevouz.com.au

Sunmoon Resort 200 Westcoast Highway 9245 8055 www.sunmoon.com.au

Scarborough Beach Resort 46 Scarborough Beach Road 9245 2350 www.scarboroughbchresort.com.au

Hillary’s Harbour Resort 68 Southside Drive, Hillarys 9266 7888 www.hillarysresort.com.au

Home Stay The Conference is arranging Home Stay for conference delegates from rural and remote Western Australia. The Conference Organising Committee will endeavor to match all requests but cannot guarantee that all requests can be met. If you would like to use this option please contact the Conference Organiser - [email protected] People with Young Children If you have young children and would like to attend the Conference – let us know! If there is enough interest we will be arranging care and activities. Please contact the Conference Organiser - [email protected] People with Special Needs The Lady Wardle Performing Arts Centre is fully accessible. If you have any special needs please contact the Conference Organiser - [email protected] Smoke Free Environment St Mary’s Anglican Girls School is a smoke free campus. Conference delegates are requested to respect the environment on which we meet.

REGISTRATION/ TAX INVOICE

For Online Registration and Payment:

www.rotarywestperth.org.au/conference2010 or

Post Registration Form with completed payment options to: Rotary Club of West Perth, PO Box 59 West Perth WA 6872

REGISTRATION DETAILS – PERSON 1 Title eg Mr/Mrs/Ms

First Name

Surname

Name to appear on Conference Badge

Address

Telephone

Email

Rotary Club

Special Needs eg diet/access

REGISTRATION DETAILS – PERSON 2 Title eg Mr/Mrs/Ms

First Name

Surname

Name to appear on Conference Badge

Address

Telephone

Email

Rotary Club

Special Needs eg diet/access

REGISTRATION OPTIONS

PRICE All GST

Inclusive

QUANTITY TOTAL PRICE

Full Early Bird Registration (by 27th Feb 2010) Includes Cocktail reception, Conference Dinner, M/A Tea and Saturday lunch

$200 $

Full Registration (after 27th February 2010) Includes Cocktail reception, Conference Dinner, M/A Tea and Saturday lunch

$210 $

Early Bird Conference Registration (by 27th February 2010) Includes Cocktail reception, M/A Tea and Saturday lunch

$120 $

Conference Registration Includes Cocktail reception, M/A Tea and Saturday lunch

$130 $

Saturday Conference - 17 April only Morning/afternoon tea and lunch included

$90 $

Sunday Conference - 18 April only Morning tea included

$30 $

Cocktail Reception 16 April (extra ticket) (included in full registration)

$30 $

Conference Dinner 17 April (extra ticket) (included in full registration)

$90 $

TOTAL COST $

PAYMENT OPTIONS ( ) Cheque/Money Order – made out to Rotary District 9450 Conference ( ) Electronic Funds Transfer - BSB: 036011 Acc No.: 405833 ( ) Credit Card Please debit my credit card

( ) Mastercard ( ) Visa Card

Amount: $ ______________________________________

Cardholder Name: _______________________________

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Signature: _______________________________________ Cancellation: If you are unable to attend this event, a substitute delegate is welcome. A full refund will be made for cancellations made in writing up to 10 days prior to the event. However a cancellation fee will be charged thereafter. Rotary District 9450 Inc ABN 57 542 783 257 reserves the right to change the program at any time.