8 December 2008 - Rotary Club of Richmond

The Bulletin of
The Rotary Club of Richmond
Meeting 2039
8th December 2008
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Rotarians offer support after Mumbai tragedy
By Ryan Hyland, Rotary International News
5 Dec 2008 Rotary leaders and Indian
Rotarians are expressing sadness and
offering support for survivors following
last week’s terrorist attacks in Mumbai,
India, that killed more
than 170 people.
More than 300 Mumbai
Rotarians joined tens of
thousands of city
residents on 3 December
in a peace march to
mourn the dead and
protest the violence.
Participants gathered in
the streets surrounding
the Taj Mahal Palace and
Tower hotel, one of
several locations stormed
by armed gunmen on 26
November. In a show of
unity and peace, Rotarians
carried Rotary flags and
banners.
"It is a terrible situation.
But Rotary is ready to help
those who have suffered,"
says Past RI President
Rajendra Saboo. "Rotary
will be most needed when
the painful happening
recedes in the memory."
Chandigarh. "Rotary will not only be
there to heal the immediate wounds
but to care for them long term."
Calling the attacks in Mumbai "a
catastrophe," RI President
Dung Kurn Lee says the
recovery process will take
many months and that
Rotary will provide support
for victims and their
families.
"Rotary is the organization
that helps people make
the transition from day-today survival to a return to
a normal life," says Lee.
Local clubs are also
struggling with the
senseless violence.
A participant in a
candle light vigil in
New Delhi, India, 2
December places a
candle to express
solidarity with the
victims of the
Mumbai terror
attacks. Photo by AP
Photo/Gurinder Osan
Rotarians and their families stood in
long lines to donate blood. Saboo also
said Mumbai clubs are in contact with
hospitals, offering support and comfort
to victims.
"This is a time when those who have
suffered the most may find themselves
lonely and in need," says Saboo, a
resident of the Union Territory of
"It is very tragic that so
many innocent people
were killed or injured,"
says Prabha Mathur, past
president of the Rotary
Club of Bombay Airport in
Mumbai. "We are all trying
to find peaceful ways of
addressing the situation."
RI Director Ashok Mahajan
says now is the time to
spread Rotary's message of peace.
"I'm deeply saddened by what
happened. People here are extremely
angry," says Mahajan, a Mumbai
resident. "But I don't want to see the
situation worsen. It's time for Rotary to
unite and help achieve world peace."
(continued page 2)
Meeting 2039
8th December 2008
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President’s Message #22
Last Friday, 5 December was
International Volunteers Day. It is a
tribute to all volunteers who commit to
giving their time and expertise to help
others less fortunate in our
community. Rotarians are the epitome
of all volunteers and the parameters of
service above self, plus Rotary
fellowship, fun and goodwill bind us
together into a unique organisation.
Some facts and figures on volunteering
in Australia:
More than 5.4 million adults (34% of
the population) do voluntary work
each year and this number continues
to grow.
136 hours per year is the average.
The estimated value of volunteering
to the economy in 2006 was $70
billion.
Strongest representative age group
is 33-44 years old.
86% of volunteers say it gives them
a sense of belonging.
Volunteers rate higher outside
capital cities (32% to 38%).
36% of women volunteer whilst 32%
of men volunteer.
34% say that training in their
volunteer roles has given them skills
useful for future paid employment.
The data suggest that Rotary needs to
focus its membership on 33-44 year
olds and women – exactly what
Richmond will be doing. Member-ship
chair Barry Roberts has harnessed the
talents of “matured” members and
young business experts into a
Membership Committee to steer a way
forward to enhance the appeal of
Richmond to attract Gen X’s. The
committee’s inaugural meeting will be
Monday 15 December.
Organisation for our role to “Clean up
Australia” is well on the way. I urge all
members and friends to participate on
Sunday 1 March 2009 – Annie Wysham
and David Langdon have worked
together to cover every aspect of our
Club’s commitment to this national
project. Further information will
available very soon.
Our Rotarian of the Week is David
Langdon who is using his limitless
knowledge of the City of Yarra to help
with the organisation of the “Clean up
Australia” campaign, so that the work
we do has maximum benefit for all the
Yarra Community.
Let’s continue to dream like David – To
Make Dreams Real.
Trevor.
Rotarians offer support after Mumbai tragedy
(Cont from p1) Mahajan expresses
gratitude for the many condolences he’s
received from Rotarians worldwide, and
says he especially appreciates the emails and phone calls from Pakistani
Rotarians.
hotel. Since its founding in 1929, the
club has met in the hotel’s ballroom.
"There was so much Rotary history in
that room, and I have fond memories of
attending meetings there," says Saboo,
who is working with club leaders to find
"Clubs in Pakistan showed great concern a temporary meeting place. "Our hearts
about our health and well-being,"
go out to the members. I'm hopeful . . .
Mahajan says.
they'll be back at the Taj soon.
The Rotary Club of Bombay has been
left without a home, owing to the
extensive fire damage at the Taj Mahal
This article and photograph were first published
by Rotary International in Weekly Update December 5, 2008 (website)
Meeting 2039
8th December 2008
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Using Blind Copies for Discouraging Spammers
By John Griffith
It concerns me that Rotarians are
sending emails to a great number of our
members by putting the email addresses
in the “CC” box. This makes the email
addresses of all recipients known to each
person receiving the email. This is
useful if you wish to include a
copy to only one or two
recipients, and let it be
known to the people to
whom it is addressed.
However using “CC” for
every mass mailing has
problems. If you look at
the details of such an
email and you can copy off
the email addresses of all
recipients! I get emails from
many Rotarians, and some,
regrettably have their mail to me
stripped of Trojan viruses as I receive
them. The likelihood is that those people
have an active Trojan virus in their
computers. Many of these viruses
specialize in stripping email addresses
from those computers. So that every
Rotarian receiving a mass mailing using
“CC” might find he is personally
addressed by an email from an
unwanted source.
It is simple to prevent
this. Open a “New
Message”, and click
“View”, then select “All
Headers”. You will now
find an additional box
under the address of
the first recipient,
called “BCC”, which
stands for “Blind Copy”
Use this and the
message will be sent
out individually to each
email address within the BCC box and
the other recipients remain anonymous.
And thereby no thieving “son of a
computer fraudster” will get any
satisfaction!
RCR BBQ in service at the Homeless World Cup
In the spirit of Richmond Rotary,
Rotarians Mike O’Sullivan, Ross Telfer,
Warren Golding and Judy Nettleton
represented Richmond at the Great
Aussie BBQ for the Homeless World Cup
on the evening of Wednesday 3rd.
“Great work from great people for a
great club and international event,” said
President Trevor Pang. “David
Gorman's comments below say it all.”
“You BBQ KINGS!!
Great job last night guys. I know you
were under a bit of pressure but the
feedback is that the players loved it!!
Everyone from HWC was absolutely
blown away by the organization and
efficiency and can’t believe how we “just
did it” (albeit that there were one or two
last minute little hitches, but as usual we
pulled through.)
A great advertisement for Rotary! Along
with all the other volunteer contributions
being made for the Homeless World Cup
this week
There was a substantial amount of
leftover food (donated) which is being
transferred down to Albert Park’s BBQ on
site at Birrarung Marr – all HWC players
presenting at the van will be given free
sausages/burgers.
Please pass this on to all your club
members involved and many thanks
again for your contribution to this event
and Rotary.”
David Gorman, RC Albert Park
8th December 2008
Meeting 2039
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Last week’s speakers
MGC Girls report on RYPEN What really happens at the
Two MGC students, who had recently
DG’s Zone Institute Party?
attended the RYPEN camp sponsored by
our Club, came along to tell us of their
experiences. While Caitlin and Charlotte
enjoyed their RYPEN experience
enormously, it was,, they said, nothing
like they expected.
PDG Judy
Nettleton
enlightened the
Club about her
experiences at this
recent event
The whole event was very competitive:
which took place
On arrival they were assigned to one of
in Christchurch
four colour groups and they were
NZ. The purpose
encouraged to dress and to decorate
of the gathering is
their rooms to match their group’s
to keep past,
colour.
present and future
Over the weekend, they
hey went through a DGs up to date with what is happening
range of training sessions and exercises, in our region, which covers Oz, NZ and a
including an army-style
style exercise that
“whole load of islands”.
involved ropes,, logs and getting people
The first part of the meeting was a
from A to B. They attended lectures on series of AGMs for a range of Rotary
how to manage stress, on diet and on
organisations such as ROMAC, RAWCS,
leadership, amongst other topics, and
ARHRF, etc. The group had the
took part in a values auction, which they opportunity to meet the incoming World
both thought was a valuable learning
president, John Kenny from Scotland.
experience.
They were given updates on major
On the Saturday evening they had a
truly inspirational speaker, a young
woman of only 23 years, who has
Parkinson’s disease.
projects such as the Polio Plus
campaign, which is looking at finally
eliminating the disease within three
years.
How would they remember the camp?
Three words: Friends, laughter and
memories. They think that they have
made friendships which will last. Caitlin
and Charlotte finished their talk by
thanking everyone who had been
involved in their selection and in the
running of the camp.
In a debate about the future of Rotary,
Rotary
Judy agreed with Dr Ian Brooks, a
business advisor from NZ, who said
there
e was a branding problem: we need
to be heard above the noise. Every
charity is out there looking for support.
How can Rotary stand out?
In answer to the question: “Given the
all-pervasiveness
pervasiveness of networking
programs like My Space and Face Book,
how do they socialise with
ith people who
don’t use computers?” Charlotte told us
that: “If people don’t use the computer
very much, I don’t keep up with them
because it is too difficult.”
You have been warned!
Behind Judy’s talk she ran a slideshow
of the photographs she took in
Christchurch, many of which featured
partner John Nairn, but none included
her “because John doesn’t take
pictures!”
We could not reprimand John for his
oversight because he was not present –
not feeling well, Judy said. Maybe he
knew he was in trouble!
Theatre outings to Dralion, and/or Billy Elliott
Janice Kesterton asks “Are any of you
Richmond Rotarians interested in
being part of a group booking to
BILLY ELLIOTT 15th December till
15th March, and /or DRALION CIRQUE DU SOLEIL, after 9th
April?”
With music by
Elton John, book
and lyrics by Lee
Hall and directed
by Stephen
Daldry, this
highly acclaimed
production is set against the historic
British miners' strike of the 1980s.
(To see video previews, go to:
http://www.billyelliot.com.au/video/)
Dralion is the fusion of ancient
Chinese circus tradition and the
avant-garde approach of Cirque du
Soleil. The show's name is drawn from
its two main symbols: the dragon,
representing the East, and the lion,
representing the West. Dralion derives
much of its inspiration from Eastern
philosophy with its perpetual quest
for harmony between humankind and
nature. (To see video preview go to
http://www.cirquedusoleil.com/World/
en/au/shows/dralion.asp)
The group bookings for Dralion are
$10 off price level 1, ($109 for
weekday nights). You could use that
discount, of $10 per ticket, to make a
tax deductible cheque to "Rotary Club
Community Services Trust", or to
ROMAC, or to "Australian Rotary
Health". Janice does not have the
price for Billy Elliott yet, but she
understands that it is one of the best
musicals.
Please let Janice know of your interest
as soon as possible, so that we have a
chance of better seating.
What does it mean? Michael O’Sullivan defines…
To make ROMAC self-sufficient, a trust
All too often Rotary Members, new and fund continues to grow towards its
$2million target. Clubs and Rotarians
old, get muddled over the abbrevare asked to assist where possible by
iations we use on a daily basis. For
those not directly involved with ROMAC direct contributions or special functions
to raise money for the work of ROMAC.
or the other programs I will cover in
Practical help when patients arrive in
subsequent articles, I hope this helps.
Victoria is also greatly appreciated.
ROMAC: Rotary Oceania Medical
MUNA: Model United Nations
Aid For Children. The ROMAC
Assembly.
program reaches out to all children in
underdeveloped countries to bring
This International Youth Project
them to Australia for medical
simulates the workings of the United
operations that will in some cases save Nations assembly by having teams of
their lives and in other cases restore
two senior students from many schools
their bodies and provide them with a
to represent a particular United Nations
dignified future.
country in debates on matters of world
political and social concern.
Great support for ROMAC continues to
No 1 in a series.
come from the medical profession and
hospitals. Without their support, the
cost of the medical services would
make it impossible for ROMAC to
continue its work.
Rotarian Nia Holdenson chairs our New
Horizons Committee which co-ordinates
the MUNA program amongst others.
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Past RI President speaks at Royce Abbey Inaugural Dinner
On Wednesday 3rd December, the
t
inaugural Royce Abbey Dinner was held
at Moonee Valley Racing Club. Run by
the RC of Essendon, which manages the
Royce and Jean Abbey Award, dinner
was a celebration of enthusiasm and
commitment to the ideals of Rotary.
Rotary
Over 220 people attended and ten
Rotarians from
om clubs all over Victoria
were presented with Royce Abbey
The Homeless
World Cup was on
in Melbourne last
week and the
dinner audience
heard from Matt
O’Brien, who is
looking after the
Kenyan Homeless
Soccer team.
Matt introduced
the entire
Kenyan team
and their coach
Alex told the
audience of
some of their
experiences to
date which
included being in the final eight. The
team then treated the diners to a
musical performance, led by their only
lady player, Rosemary Edward, who is
their team captain and a single
mother. Matt and his team’s
team
attendance at the dinner certainly
reinforced the achievements of Rotary
and its partners and the impact that
th
we can have on the lives of people less
fortunate.
Awards. PDG Judy Nettleton, John Nairn
and Royce Abbey Award holders,
holders
Barbara Woodberry and John Liddell,
represented Richmond at the event.
Past RI President Royce and Jean Abbey
were present and Royce spoke briefly,
recalling some of the memorable
experiences from a long life in Rotary.
The keynote speaker was Past RI
President, Bill Boyd from New Zealand.
Bill talked about Royce’s achievements
and then went on to talk about the
shared values of Rotary.
Clockwise from top right: 1) Bill Boyd.
2) Barbara and John with Royce Abbey
3) Royce addresses a packed audience
4) The Kenyan team sings
Meeting 2039
8th December 2008
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Editors: Jo Cowling & Annie Wysham
YOUR FORTHCOMING EVENTS
For District Events Calendar go to www.rotarydistrict9800.org.au (News & Events)
For detailed information re RCR forthcoming events, refer to our Bulletin pages
RCR’s Christmas Dinner Meeting, Monday, 22nd December (details below).
Please bring along your unwrapped toys & game donations for the Salvos
Why do toasters always have a setting that burns the toast to a horrible crisp,
which no decent human being would eat?
CURRENT LISTINGS - 2008/2009
Date
Event
Time
Where/Other Details
http://www.rotaryrichmond.org.au/bulletin.php
December Family of Rotary
6th to 12th RYLA Camp-Rotary N/A
Club Contacts: Jo Cowling and
Dec
Youth Leadership
Nia Holdenson
Award
Homestead Blues
10.00am - RC of Laverton Point Cook Sunday
th
15 Dec
Festival
6.00pm
Info: www.bluespointcook.com
RCR’s Christmas 6.30pm for Amora Riverwalk Hotel, Bridge Rd,
Monday
Richmond. To book: Barry Roberts
22nd Dec
Dinner Meeting. 7.00pm
– 0419 896 599
Wear a
Fun, carolling &
entertainment!
Email:
touch of
Xmas!
Please bring
[email protected]
unwrapped gifts
of toys & games
January: Rotary Awareness Month
Monday
River Cruise on the 6.30pm for Details to be announced: Stay
12th Jan
Yarra
7.00pm
tuned!
February: World Understanding Month
Sunday
Rotary Day
Rotary Club of Batman Cluster
nd
22 Feb
on the
Where: State Library of Victoria’s
Library Green
forecourt & lawn area
March
World Literacy Month
Sunday
Clean Up Australia 8.45am for Meet at Burnley Gardens in
1st March
Day…& Richmond
9.00amRichmond – BBQ for participants at
areas! RCR project 12 noon
end of clean-up. All welcome!
Clean-up then EatContacts: Annie Wysham/David
up!
Langdon
Rotary District 9800 Conference, Launceston, Tasmania 12-14th March 2009
Club Contacts: John Nairn & Judy Nettleton – Email: [email protected]
The website for the Conference is at: www.rotarynthbalwyn.org/conference
***
PR TIP: “Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some hire public
relations officers.” Daniel J. Boorstin (American social historian and educator,
1914) (So who thought PR was a new black art? Ed)
NOTE: All social events & activities email to Rotarian, Jo Cowling: E: [email protected]
Press Relations items/articles &/or assistance with same to Annie Wysham E: [email protected]
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SANE, Australia
Topic:
working for a better life for people
affected by mental illness
Speaker:
Dr Paul Morgan,
Deputy Director of Strategy &
Communication.
Duty Roster
Meeting
2039
2040
2041
2042
2043
Date
Monday 8
December
Monday 15
December
Monday 22
December
Monday 12
January
Monday 19
January
Chair
Janice
Kesterton
Pam Heath
MC: John
Benger
TBA
TBA
Head
Table
Aivars Lode
Brian List
Brian List
Aivars Lode
Simon Marriott
Forthcoming Meetings, Speakers and Topics
15 December
Heather Chapman:
Chapman Physical Exercise
22 December
It’s Show Time! Xmas Party, with singer Jessie Austen and popular songs
from favourite shows, The Salvation Army Band, Santa and the Elves
12 January
Riverboat Cruise on the Yarra.
19 January
TBA
Celebrations
Members’ Birthdays:
Trevor Pang 9th
Wedding Anniversaries:
Brian & Jenny List 8th
Partners’ Birthdays:
Michael Cowling 9th , Anne Baker 10th
Induction Anniversaries:
None
Quotation of the Week
“II teach that all are men are mad.”
mad.
Horace
ce (65 BC - 8 BC) Roman lyric poet
ROTARY DISTRICT 9800, R.I. & OTHER ROTARY LINKS
Richmond Rotary website:
District 9800 Home Page:
District E-Zine:
Rotary International:
http://www.rotaryrichmond.org.au
http://www.rotarydistrict9800.org.au
http://www.rotarydistrict9800.org.au/Members/Networker
http://www.rotary.org
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TOYS!TOYS!
TOYS!TOYS!TOYS!
TOYS!TOYS!
In the spirit of Christmas,
Friends of the Rotary Club of Richmond invite
you to donate unwrapped toys and games to be
collected at the Club’s
Christmas meeting, Monday 22nd December,
Amora Riverwalk Hotel, Richmond
They will be presented to Rotarian (Hon) Warren
Golding of the Salvation Army for distribution
to children
in time for Christmas Day
If you are unable to attend this meeting we
will happily arrange
pickup of your donations
CONTACT: Annie Wysham on 0419 100 287 or email:
[email protected]
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