1. Rotary Club of Parramatta City
COMMUNITY NETWORKER
ROTARY CLUB OF PARRAMATTA CITY 17/02/13
MEETING 18/02/13 NORMAL + CALIBRI, 10.5 PT
February is World Understanding Month
In the absence of our Beloved President Johnny (who I was told was ill with the
flu) DGN Barry presided the meeting
International Toast:
PROBUS
Rotary Club of Yashio (RI President’s Club) Traditional date for the
foundation of Japan by Emperor Jimmu PROBUS is a 'Community Service
Program" of Rotary clubs within the
South Pacific and The Philippines;
established since 1974.
Acting Pres Welcomed our Guest Speakers Guy and Sandra, from Good
return. Probus is an association of active
retirees who join together in clubs, the
basic purpose of which is to provide
MEMBERSHIP regular opportunities to keep their
minds active, expand their interests
Barry Antees and enjoy the fellowship of new
friends.
Still in discussion to recruit Natalie Cowell as member The word PROBUS is an amalgam of
the words PROfessional and
BUSiness.
POLICEMAN OF THE YEAR
Speaker: John Surian There are men’s clubs, ladies’ clubs
Attempting to contact Inspector Laurie Bernello regarding Policeman and combined clubs in Australia, New
Zealand and some Pacific Islands.
of the Year award. Left 6 messages.
Membership is open to anyone of
good character and who has had
some measure of responsibility or
Correspondence achievement in any field of worthy
endeavour.
Joy Gillette now sending correspondence by email to all members.
Rotary's role is to assess the need and
viability within the local community,
form and charter new Probus clubs.
PHIL: we hae been informed that RI has relaxed some of the rules regarding Once clubs are formed by Rotary they
are then formally accredited by Probus
youth exchange. Centre - South Pacific Inc. Rotary
continues to maintain a friendly liaison
and interest with the sponsored club
but stands aside to allow the Probus
TREASURER’S REPORT club to self-govern, develop its own
Keith Henning identity and programs.
Activities of Probus clubs fall into
two parts:
• Rotary Health Golf Day - A formal meeting on a set day each
To be held: 1st March month, comprising a business session,
a coffee break followed by a guest
Team of 4: John Surian, Keith Henning, David Ross, Barry Antees speaker and/or discussion on a topic
of mutual interest.
• ‘Nearest to the Pin Competition’ open to all – balls dropped - Outings (between meetings) to
from a helicopter. Cost is $10/ball. places or organisations of interest to
members, theatre, social or sporting
occasions. These may include
• Finances overnight trips, tours and walks.
Current finances to be reported at Board Meeting
2. Rotary Club of Parramatta City
NORMAL + C
GSE TEAM
David Ross
• GSE Team arrives from Sweden 4th March
• Rotary Foundation Alumni Dinner 9 March at Springwood we
need numbers LIBRI, 10.5 PT
Call for photos of past GSE teams. If anybody has any photos PROBUS
please forward them to David
Cont
DISTRICT UPCOMING EVENTS Clubs are simple in structure and free
from the constraints and obligations of
service clubs.
• 2nd March – PETS;
On occasions, Probus members assist
Rotary clubs with local projects.
• 14th April ‐ District Assembly; for all incoming board members. Membership involves minimal cost and
is primarily directed at providing the
opportunity for extension of
• 5 nominations have been forwarded to Rotary Notable Women acquaintance and interests with liked
minded individuals.
Award committee;
Probus provides members with self-
• District Governor – fundraising for Children’s Hospital Legacy generated goodwill, a sense of
belonging, a diverse background of
project; ideas, continuing self-esteem and a
cordial environment to share in their
retirement years.
• 108th Anniversary of Rotary International: ‐
Rotary 108th anniversary will be celebrated by our club at the PROBUS – Tomorrow’s
Ginger Indian Restaurant (owned and operated by Vandana Setia Vision for Active Retirees
(our club’s newest member) 94 Wigram Street Harris Park Saturday Further enquiries to:
23rd February 7.30 pm. Numbers to Barry Please.
Probus Centre - South Pacific Inc.
Request from Cancer Council for BBQ at Mother’s Day function PO Box 1294,
• Not able to handle due to: ‐ PARRAMATTA N.S.W. 2124
AUSTRALIA
o Following week Parra‐ Amble
Tel 02 9806 0100 • Fax: 02 9633 4779
o The week after Red Shield Appeal
Toll Free Australia 1800 630 488 •
Email: General Manager,
GUEST SPEAKER Pat Atkinson
probus@probus.com.au •
Web Site: www.probus.com.au
Guy Winship and Sandra Carvajal
Talking points:
P17
• What is microfinance
• Why are financial services important
• how Good Return works
• Partnering with Good Return
The talk was very interesting to me as this is one way of donating money
without giving it away. Good Return lends the money to small business starters in
developing countries. They don’t only lend the money but also provide them with
skills support and training. Most of the people need only a small amount of money
to start their business, as little as AUD300 maybe as much as AUD1000. We can do
the actual lending of the money on line. Guy demonstrated how easy it was to do a
loan via www.goodreturn.org .
3. Rotary Club of Parramatta City
CLUB CALENDAR OF EVENTS
February 2013
18 Kerry Boyce, Parramatta Men's Shed
25 Mr James Bird, Mercy Ships
March 2013
2 Pets for incoming Presidents
4 Les Miller. Critical illness a living insurance
11 Mothers Day Classic
15‐17 District Conference
18 Dr Mualla Akinci McManus Lyme Disease
25 Susanne Gallant Parramatta Rotary Club.
ALL APOLOGIES AND SPECIAL GUESTS
Apologies to Joy Gillette on 8837 1900 before 9.30am Monday morning.
The latest time for apologies to be made is 9.30am on Monday as that is the time Joy has to advise the hotel of
numbers.
The Club is required to pay for the number of lunches ordered. Invoices for the cost of a meal will be sent to members
at 2.30pm on Monday by Keith if you do not apologise for non attendance by 9.30am.
CELEBRATIONS
David Ross Don’t Forget the flowers for Karen tonight.
Happy Anniversary
