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Posted by David Farnsworth
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Once again a great night with a great speaker. The speaker of course being Dianne. We often forget in our lives the effect that mental health has and we should never forget to explore that part of ourselves in exactly the way we treat our own physical body. Things go wrong can be repaired and this is part of us we need to maintained to continue the quality of life we have enjoy. I thought it was noteworthy that mental health and mental illness are distinctly different, we all need to maintain our mental health whilst hopefully mental illness is something we can avoid. There are some physical exercises we should all consider being part of our health program.
We, as a club have tackled mental health and illness in the past and should always be on our radar for what we can do for our friend’s/colleagues and the community at large.
Our hat night was a great success and I think we all took on the spirit of the night and successfully achieved a fun evening. Thank you all for taking on the spirit of the evening.
Next week please do not forget that we will be at the Yacht club for Bowelscan, chaired by Barry and should be a great night.
Remember as always be a “gift to the world”
David Farnsworth
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Posted by Paul Brewster
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Things haven't changed all that much since I went away. Same faces, same sense of camaraderie, same wicked sense of humour and fun. Which is the way we'd want it to be !!!
David started the ball rolling by congratulating everyone on their participation in hat night - for the ARH Mental Health Week fund raiser.
There won't be a meeting on 22nd - we're going to Ceres to see Wuthering Heights on 23rd instead.
We're looking for a cupboard to house all our accoutrements - and Lyndon Grove have approved the use of a cupboard. Now all we need to do is find one - surely someone has a suitable one they're not using. It has to look pretty good if it's going in the room upstairs - not one resurrected from the garden shed !!!
Darcy and David are going through a few things to do with the Council on Legislation over the next week or so. If you want to find out a bit more about how this bit of Rotary works, give either of them a call and sit in on some of the discussions.
Next week's meeting will be at the Yacht Club - you've been told so don't come to Lyndon Grove.
In announcements,
Barb asked for a few more volunteers to round out the roster for the Ice Fight Stall
Pauline told us that "Ride The Bellarine" is on again in 2016 - April 3rd. Start training for the 20km, 60km or 109km ride.
Anne let us know that Highton Primary has won the State division of the Primary Tournament of Minds. They'll be going on to the National championships and we've given them a $200 donation to help with expenses. The Rotary Junior Community Awards are coming shortly - presentation night will be 12th November.
Ray is dishing out tickets for the Ballarat Community Raffle again this year. The car prize this year is a Ford Kluga and Ray's trying to get it for display at the Highton Village Shopping Centre. If you know any club or organisation which wants tickets, let Ray know.
Then Barb introduced Di to speak on Mental Health - and that's exactly what she did - spoke about Health not Illness. She took us (with a few side excursions) through the story of Stewart - and broke it down into
Sleep, Smiles and Stress Management
Talk, Thoughts and Therapy
Exercise, Emotions and Eating
Work
Art
Relaxation
Triggers and Tool-kit.
I think we all know Di was a pretty clever sort, but her presentation was something else - witty, informative, challenging - it had the lot. And all that delivered with a confidence which belies Di's dislike and nervousness about giving such a presentation. Thanks and a big elephant stamp.
After all that it was time to draw the raffle - First prize went (deservedly) to Barb whilst Doug got the second prize.
 This is not "Where's Wally ?" but can you see the difference between the two photo's ?
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The meeting on 15th
is at the Yacht Club
You've been told !!!!!!
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Prevention through Awareness and Education
This week 12-16 October, from 10am-4pm, Rotarians from seven local Clubs, including many members of our own Club, and also including our two Assistant Governors, are rostered on a stall located near Gloria Jean’s coffeehouse, Market Square. The purpose of the stall is to celebrate and recognise the efforts of the Geelong Community in supporting the Geelong Community Ice Fight. Booklets and wristbands will be available for purchase. The whole Ice Fight campaign is totally funded by local contributions and fundraising efforts, and any money raised by the Market Square activity will directly support the projects in mind for the future.
The accompanying photo shows Ice Fight Project Officer Senior Sergeant Tony Francis and Project Assistant Peter Hester running a briefing session at Lyndon Grove, prior to our meeting last Thursday.
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Posted by Paul Brewster
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POLIO THIS WEEK
Polio this week as of 7 October 2015
This week, the Independent Monitoring Board is meeting in London to assess progress towards polio eradication and to make recommendations for the coming months. The report is expected to be published in the next few weeks.
Wild poliovirus type 1 and Circulating vaccine-derived poliovirus cases
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Year-to-date 2014
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Total in 2014
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WPV
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cVDPV
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WPV
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cVDPV
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WPV
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cVDPV
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Globally
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48
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13
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221
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36
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359
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56
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- in endemic countries
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48
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1
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202
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36
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340
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52
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0
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12
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19
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0
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19
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4
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rotary moment
Nick and Silvia Phillips
RI President Sakuji Tanaka encourages Rotarians to share those special experiences that stand out as their “Rotary Moment.” Sharing these personal stories can go much farther, sometimes, than facts and figures in attracting prospective members.
This is my Rotary moment. It is a love story as well as a Rotary success story. It describes how I was transformed from being a member of a Rotary club into being a Rotarian, a transition that has changed my life.
By 2006, I had been in Rotary for 29 years, and had served as club president, district treasurer, district governor, and district Rotary Foundation chair. During this period, I had also concentrated on developing my business and raising two beautiful daughters. But there were also painful times, including a divorce. I had been too preoccupied to get involved in hands-on community service. I was tired, under pressure, and thinking seriously about shedding extra responsibilities like Rotary.
In late August of that year, I was sitting in my office trying to catch up on work when the phone rang. The caller identified herself as Silvia, a representative of an NGO working with orphans and vulnerable children in our district. They needed help, and she asked if Rotary could meet with them. Reluctantly, I agreed, and accompanied by my club president, kept the appointment.
Silvia introduced herself and her colleagues and proceeded to tell us a bitter sweet story about working with underprivileged communities in Zululand, with fewer resources than they needed, but brimming with energy and hope. I was moved beyond words, not only by the nobility and importance of their cause but also by the charming and sincere presence of the young lady telling the story.
As the weeks went by, my Rotary club friends and I worked tirelessly to identify needs and negotiate Matching Grants to assist the project. Hours were spent talking to community members, negotiating with overseas sponsors, planning and executing the project.
And, of course, during all this time Silvia and I were working, shoulder to shoulder, to make the project a success.
As you can imagine, one thing led to another and now, I am proud to say that the project has been successfully completed — and Silvia is my wife.
So I have to say, without a shadow of a doubt, that when my telephone rang on that fateful August day, it was the start of my Rotary transformation, and remains my quintessential Rotary moment.
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Posted by Paul Brewster
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news from the district and beyond
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Conversations to Actions
The hallmark of the campaign is our Ambassadors’ Program. Our Ambassadors are Australians who have achieved extraordinary things in our community either by joining Rotary or through Rotary. Their endeavours help explain why there is nothing like Rotary. Rotary is where you can join in the community conversation, and through your new network of friends exceptional things can be achieved by turning those conversations into actions ... all while you are learning, leading, joining others and having fun.
All Districts have now been given a package of banners relevant to the campaign. Clubs can purchase these, as well as order more brochures, from RDU via the Zone website www.rotaryaustralia.org.au Free pdf files of the banner ads, as well as other materials related to the campaign for use on websites, newsletters or posters, can also be downloaded from the Zone website.
Aligned with the Zone Membership Development Plan, the Conversations to Actions marketing campaign has been designed to break down preconceived false notions about Rotary and inspire others to join in the great work we do.
Just imagine what can be achieved if every one of our 1150 clubs across Australia gets behind this campaign and shares the success stories! Is there someone you know who will enjoy joining our conversation, or can become an Ambassador for Rotary? A pull up banner will be given to the first 10 clubs that submit a story from a club member about an outstanding achievement we can share across Australia in our Ambassadors’ Program. Please send your submissions to parcher@archwaygroup.com.au
Turning Conversations to Actions is what makes Rotary truly amazing. Sharing our success stories will draw others to us.
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Posted by Paul Brewster
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INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES
At first, dreams seem impossible, then improbable, and eventually inevitable. --Christopher Reeve
A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty. --Sir Winston Churchill
If the creator had a purpose in equipping us with a neck, he surely meant us tostick it out. - Arthur Koestler
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New Rotaractors
.jpg "image") In other news at its first meeting in October Barwon President Liz Fagan had the pleasure of inducting 6 keen new Rotaractors, boosting the club’s membership to 21. The group are a strong force in Geelong and were recognised earlier this year as winners of the Community Citizenship Category in the local youth awards. They have a proud partnership with sponsoring Rotary Club of Geelong East and keep very active by, among other things, feeding breakfast to over 120 students twice a week at the North Geelong Secondary College.
The enthusiastic 6 new inductees to the Rotaract Club of Barwon with their new member certificates.
Brendan Holland
Secretary
Rotaract District 9780
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To foster local economic and community growth and development, the United Nations’ newly adopted Sustainable Development Goals encourage us to focus on ending poverty, promoting gender equality, creating decent work and economic growth for all, and creating sustainable cities and communities. Here are just a few examples of how Rotary members help to grow local economies and communities:
Ending poverty: Rotary First Harvest, a program of District 5030 (Washington, USA), works to relieve hunger by cooperating with growers and processors to connect farmers, truckers, food banks, and volunteers. Each year, Rotary First Harvest gathers millions of pounds of fresh, nourishing produce that would otherwise be wasted and delivers it to local food banks and food distribution programs serving families in need.
Fostering entrepreneurship: Through a global grant, the Rotary Club of Real de Minas-Tegucigalpa in Honduras, the Rotary Club of Poway-Scripps in California, USA, and several other clubs from District 5340 (California) work with the Adelante Foundation to provide microcredit loans to help low-income women become self-sufficient business owners. Through this collaboration, Rotarians have provided business training and 600 loans to women entrepreneurs in Honduras.
Empowering women: Former Ambassadorial Scholar Hannah Warren founded Jhoole, which invests in women weavers in Maheshwar, Madhya Pradesh, India, to improve their wages and working conditions and create a better future for them, their families, and their community.
Throughout October, we’re celebrating our progress and commitment to helping grow local economies and communities. Read the Rotary Service blog for tips, resources, and inspirational success stories to help plan club and district projects focused on economic and community development. |
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Last month, the United Nations reaffirmed its commitment to sustainable development by unanimously adopting 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Using our skills and expertise, the Rotary family already addresses many of the global priorities set by the UN:
- In the career counseling project run by the Rotary Club of Phoenix, Mauritius, members of the Rotary family counsel secondary students on their career choices.
- Using a global grant and working with local organizations, the Rotary Club of Pag-Asa Davao, Davao del Sur, Philippines, founded a demonstration farm to teach advanced farming skills and improve producers’ access to larger markets.
- The Rotary Club of Omole-Golden, Lagos State, Nigeria, partnered with a beautician and cosmetology training program to outfit four outstanding graduates with the equipment they need to launch their careers.
Celebrate Economic and Community Development Month this October by checking the Rotary Service Connections blog for tips, resources, and success stories to inspire you to plan club and district projects that strengthen local economies and communities. |
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Posted by Paul Brewster
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Celebrations 9th to 15th October
Lots of birthdays at the beginning of this monthLLLLLL
Only 1 this week
Barb has chalked up another year of Rotary service on 13th
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leave of absence
Ray Dunn is on leave until Christmas time.
Eeon Macaulay is on leave from 16th November to 3rd January
Robert Johnson is on leave from 20th November to 8th December
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Posted by Paul Brewster
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Humour ?
I'm selling my pet Python on eBay.
A bloke just rang up and asked if it was big.
I said, "It's massive."
He said, “How many feet?"
I said none!.
"It's a bloody Snake"!!..
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I think my wife is selling drugs!
Yesterday I was running a little bit late for work and the phone rang. I answered it. Before I could say anything a male voice on the line said, "Hey, honey is that DOPE gone yet?"
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My first grade daughter and her friend both needed new boots as winter approached. The friend got in the car one morning and finally had gotten her boots. "Tina," I commented, "I see you got new boots! Where did you get them?"
"At the store," she answered.
"Which one?" I asked.
She began looking at her new boots and after a pause said, "Both of them!"
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