1. New Horizons
The Official Bulletin of the Rotary Club of Freshwater Bay
PO Box 168, Nedlands, Western Australia, 6909
District 9450
ABN: 99 602 195 617
Volume 1, Issue 13 13th - 19th April 2009
Membership Statistics Rotary and Respect Letter from the Club Strategic Planning Police Officer of the Rotary Foundation
to 31st January 2009 The importance of President Workshop Year Awards Thought of the Week
What is happening with respect in Rotary.. President Di talks Further details on next Information on this This week’s thought is
Rotary membership in Page 1 about the current weekends workshop. important award run about opening doors
our Zone. activities of the club. Page 3 by the Rotary Club of for those in need.
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considerable effort by many W.A. and We show respect to all occupations and
Membership Statistics other Rotarians, with the support of R.I. this notion has been clearly written into
Director John Lawrence. Sadly, that has our Manual of Procedure. In that
to 31st January 2009 not been sufficient to prevent the decision document the words are carefully written
by R.I, Board to change W.A. from 3 to 2 – “…the recognition of the worthiness of
It’s normal to have a net membership loss Rotary Districts which will become all useful occupations; and the dignifying
in January each year, as some members effective on 1 July 2010. of each Rotarian’s occupation as an
choose that time to resign to avoid paying opportunity to serve society”. It follows
another 6 months membership fees. Over Rob Wylie that we should consider inviting people
the 23 Australian based districts this has (Membership on the Move, Zone 7A & into our clubs from a whole range of
been a loss for the month of 68 members. 8A Newsletter) occupations and a wide range of ethnic
backgrounds. We need to be diverse and
Since 1 July the 23 Districts have shown a we need to respect all members
membership gain of 375 members or Rotary and Respect representing a fair cross section of each of
1.1%, which is better than the worldwide our communities.
gain of 0.9% for the same period. 22 Basically, Rotary is built on a very healthy
Districts are in positive territory, led by understanding and application of respect We are members of a Rotary club in order
Districts 9450 and 9470. Those two W.A. for the organisation itself, the individual to offer service to others, whether locally,
Districts are well on the way to achieving members of our clubs and the people we somewhere else in the nation or even
President D.K.Lee’s target of 10% for the serve. Respect means both recognising overseas. Indeed our organisation is
year 1/7/08 to 30/6/09, if the and properly honouring the worth of called – “Rotary International”, so we do
momentum can be maintained. Districts someone. need to service overseas needs. We do this
9550, 9460, and 9680 have also shown through respect for all peoples, their
good growth. Congratulations and well Words can be powerful as for most people needs, their hopes and dreams. It is true
done! they can get you thinking and from clear that we often concentrate on those people
ideas can come strong action. A wide whose luck or family situation seems to
On a negative (but realistic) note, since 30 acceptance of RESPECT for people is then be at a low point however we also reward
June 2008 the 23 Districts have lost 333 or the basis for our voluntary work. excellence through our scholarships and
1.0% of our membership. This is because Consider our weekly meetings – really our programs for young people for the
of the sometimes forgotten loss (around they are ‘business meetings’ and so, with future. All of this can simply be because
2%) that occurs overnight every year respect, we allow others to speak in turn we respect what these people MIGHT
between 30 June and 1 July. So if there is and we allocate time for our club become with our support. Rotary has
to be a real gain in the full year (30 June to president, our sergeant and other club recognised the respect we should offer in
30 June) we still have work to do in every officers. If we allow disrespect, that is the the more formal aspects of our
District and every Rotary Club. time we can observe bedlam in a club membership. Some examples might be:
meeting. We offer respect to the club
The three West Australian Districts president, for instance, both as a friend o When conducting our weekly meetings
deserve congratulations for a total gain of but also to the elected position he or she
111 members over the 7 months since 1 holds. We can offer respect to the position o When inducting a new member into our
July (3.97% over the state). This has been even when we have never met or even club
a great achievement, the result of know the person in the position. (Continued Page 2)
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2. N E W H O R I Z O N S
(Continued from Page 1) contribution, through his engineering the workshop. The completed survey’s
o When recognising a person as a Paul background, taking on a previously are due back to Judith tomorrow
Harris Fellow untapped industry of designing (initially (Monday 13th), so please make sure you
a motor bike) equipment for disabled have done this even if you are unable to
o When addressing the club president people locally, expanding to requests attend on Saturday.
during a club meeting nationally and internationally.
The planning session will result in an
o When speaking to a former Rotary He has a Citizen of the Year Award in the agreed Strategic Plan which will guide
officer. Youth category, was the recipient of the our club activities for at least he next year.
Bendat Family Award for Youth, was the
In the next issue of this Newsletter I will Australian of the Year in the Youth
expand on some of these points. It is clear Category for WA in 2007 along with a Rotary Club of East
to me that respect and good manners, as host of other well deserved awards. He is
shown in our club meetings, are the to be congratulated on what he has Perth WA Police
standards we must present to our achieved thus far and the fantastic way he
members and to the communities we has gathered so much support from Officer of the Year
serve. engineering students at UWA and now
also Curtin University, to channel their Award
John G. Thorne talents into designing all manner of You will be aware from recent publicity
Past Director, RI equipment for the disabled. that our WA Police is currently going
(Membership on the Move, Zone 7A & through a tough time and that media
8A Newsletter) A young, dynamic man on the move. attention generally does not present the
Congratulations Darren and I’m sure all organisation in the best light. This is
members of the Rotary Club of
Letter from the Club Freshwater Bay join me in wishing you
nothing new, but detracts from the fact
that people in this organisation do some
every success in all your future
President endeavours.
marvellous things whilst undertaking
their difficult jobs of maintaining law and
Dear Rotarians, order.
This coming Saturday is the club’s first
A blessed and happy Easter to you and Strategic Planning meeting. A form for Since 1973 the Rotary Club of East Perth
yours from Ken and me. completion and details on the event have has annually awarded the Rotary Club of
been distributed to all by Judith East Perth WA Police Officer of the Year
Welcome home from travels Toni James, Darlington. Judith and Jan Stewart have Award to members of WA Police who
Judith Dowson and Mara Basanovic. been working with PP Liz Pattison from have exhibited actions that exemplify the
Lovely to have all of you back with us the RC of Heirisson, who has kindly value of Service Above Self that is a
this week. agreed to be our facilitator on Saturday, to primary tenet of Rotary. It is an award
organise a productive meeting early in that has grown in prestige over the years
Also nice to have old friend Rotarian Dr. the life of the club. It is the time of the and today may well be argued to be one
Bruce Connor from the Rotary Club of year when all clubs are asked to of the iconic Rotary projects in Western
Nedlands visit the club. Bruce is a very formulate plans and projects for the Australia. It is highly regarded within
committed Rotarian who has given many coming Rotary year. WA Police and the community, and by
years of service to humanity, sponsors. The WA Police even maintains
predominantly through the International Next week’s meeting is Committee an honour board at its Academy in
Service Avenue of Rotary. meetings. Please come and contribute Joondalup, listing the names of the
ideas for projects, fundraising and any annual recipients of the Award.
Notification, along with our other input you may like to have.
Incorporation Certificate was received The Award is given by our Club on behalf
during the week from the Department of Yours in Rotary Service, of the community at large and relies on
Commerce to say that the Rotary Club of Di Collins nominations of worthy candidates from
Freshwater Bay was Incorporated on 1st Charter President members of the community.
April, 2009.
I would like to request your assistance in
Next step is to proceed with an Strategic Planning promoting knowledge of the existance of
application for a Charitable Licence. The this award to your club members, and for
first step prior to completing the required Workshop them to spread awareness to the
forms is for the President, Secretary and community within your Club's sphere of
Treasurer to obtain police clearances (this Our first Strategic Planning Workshop influence.
has to be done annually with the change will be held next Saturday, 18th April.
in officers). I’ll keep you informed of our Thanks to Jan Stewart, we will be holding Up to date nomination forms are now
progress with this. the workshop in the Boardroom at accessible on the internet from two
LotteryWest, 74 Walters Drive, Osborne locations in both pdf and doc format:
Last meeting all present must have been Park. The workshop will start at 9:00am
impressed with the work our guest and is scheduled to finish at 1:00pm. http://rotaryeastperth.blogspot.com/
speaker Darren Lomman is doing for the Morning tea and a light lunch will be
disabled through his organisation provided. http://rotaryeastperth.googlepages.com/
Dreamfit. Darren, whose photograph is wapoliceofficeroftheyearaward
on the cover of one of the White Pages By now you should have received a
telephone directories from last year, has survey form from Judith Darlington, The former comes up if one does a google
been recognised for his outstanding which has more information regarding (Continued Page 3)
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3. N E W H O R I Z O N S
Consider inviting local Rotary Foundation
The Rotary The alumni are constructing a multi-
media library to meet both short and
alumni to become members of your
Foundation long-term educational needs at two
Rotary club.
schools for low-income students in rural
Week 41: This week’s Rotary Foundation Argentina. They are also providing school
Thought is about Ambassadorial Scholar supplies and nutritional support.
Alumni. Ambassadorial Scholars represent the
very best in intellect and character and
Four alumni who traveled from the USA
they are future Rotarians.
to study in Buenos Aires, Argentina have
formed Project Patagonia, which provides Every Rotarian, Every Year – imagine all
educational support for school children. we can accomplish today and tomorrow.
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search on "Rotary Club of East
Award. Details for submitting
nominations are included on the Program for April / May
Perth WA Police Officer of the form. Attached is an image of the
Year Award". Both these links nomination form that could be Date Details
contain some information on the used by your club bulletin, etc.
Award. 16th April Committee Meetings
Regards and best wishes
Nominations for this year's
Award close on 30 June 2009. Roman Mandyczewsky 18th April Strategic Planning Workshop
Any received after this date will Acting President 9am to 1pm, LotteryWest, Herdsman
be held over to next year's Rotary Club of East Perth (more details on Page 2)
Birthdays and Anniversaries 23rd April Kerry McAuliffe - Club Foundation
Ken Collins - Polio Plus
Steve Weychau - Club for a Smile
Date Details
30th April Clive Boddy - Corporate
17th April Margaret Stuart Psychopathy
7th May Ken Wyatt
21st April Lyn Packer
14th May Rohallah Haidiu
30th April Peter & Mandy Symons (A)
21st May Committee Meetings
Welcoming Roster Board Club Details
Rotary Club of Freshwater Bay
Rotary Year 2008-09 PO Box 168,
Date Name
Nedlands,
Di Collins — President
Western Australia, 6909
president@rotaryfreshwaterbay.org.au
16th April Roh Siriwadena
Ken Collins — Vice President / Meetings
23rd April Clive Boddy Membership Director Thursday 5:45pm to 6:45pm
vicepresident@rotaryfreshwaterbay.org.au Cafe, Bethesda Hospital
30th April Andrea Hayward membership@rotaryfreshwaterbay.org.au Queenslea Drive
Rajah Senitharajah — Treasurer Claremont
treasurer@rotaryfreshwaterbay.org.au
Email
Daniel Forsdyke — Secretary president@rotaryfreshwaterbay.org.au
secretary@rotaryfreshwaterbay.org.au Phone
Bulletin Contributions Bryant Stokes — Projects Director 08 9385 0471
projects@rotaryfreshwaterbay.org.au Fax
Contributions for the weekly bulletin are Claire Forsdyke — International Director 08 9385 0472
sought from members of the club. foundation@rotaryfreshwaterbay.org.au
Website
Why not use the bulletin to update the club Glenn Darlington — President Nominee /
www.rotaryfreshwaterbay.org.au
on the projects your committee is working PR & Marketing Committee Director
on or promote the clubs next fundraising publicrelations@rotaryfreshwaterbay.org.au Facebook
event. Peter Symons — Club Administration http://www.facebook.com/group.php?
Please forward articles and photos to Director gid=47737002646
daniel.forsdyke@rotaryfreshwaterbay.org.au clubadmin@rotaryfreshwaterbay.org.au
Chartered 19 December 2008
Rotary Club of Freshwater Bay, District 9450
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