The bulletin discusses upcoming events like a fundraiser movie night for polio, an address by the Rotary Foundation Vice Chair on the work of the Foundation, and the club's Christmas dinner. It also provides updates on the club's projects like providing magnifying microscopes to local schools and organizing a study exchange to Fiji, and recognizes members' contributions.
1. New Horizons
The Official Bulletin of the Rotary Club of Freshwater Bay Inc.
PO Box 168, Nedlands, Western Australia, 6909 ! District 9450! ABN: 99 602 195 617
Volume 2, Issue 19" 9th - 15th November 2009
Letter From the Club Amelia, Fundraiser for Dr Ken Collins Address Over 55’s Take to Rotarian up for CNN Rotary Foundation
President Polio Rotary Foundation talk Facebook in Numbers Hero of the Year Thought of the Week
A roundup of the clubs Movie night to raise on Monday 16th Social networking Singapore Rotarian This week’s thought is
activities. funds for the Rotary November. article reprinted from helping disadvantaged about becoming a Paul
Page 1 PolioPlus program. Page 2 Rotary Doununder children in Indonesia. Harris Fellow.
Page 1 magazine. Page 3 Page 4
Page 2
an article by PDG Ross Christ Church
Letter From the Forgione on page 20 in the Grammar with
current Rotary Down Under Richard Symons,
Club President Magazine on the PHS in D. his group and
9630 in Queensland. students from
Dear Fellow Rotarians, Christ Church
Blasie Johnson has accepted Grammar is in the
First meeting for November membership of the RC of very early stages of
saw us with a guest, Sandra Freshwater Bay and we look planning for
Neal and we hope to see forward to welcoming Blaise around February
Sandra again in the future. back into Rotary in the and forms will be
coming weeks. out any time for
Daniel Forsdyke, the other nominations for
member of our Waist Our Christmas cum birthday Board positions for
Disposal Team, gave us the dinner on 17th December is next year. You can
second of the presentations on track to be a special all be very proud of
on the Challenge, the occasion. Please make sure your efforts as the
nutritional aspect. you have it in your diary and new Rotary Club of
Completing the initial invite friends and family to Freshwater Bay has
questionnaire alerted many celebrate our first year of contributed
of us to just how little we service with us. WA Chief significantly to the
really did know about facts Scientist Lyn Beazley is an l o c a l a n d
and figures, however by the outstanding speaker and we international
end of Daniel’s presentation are fortunate to have Lyn to community during
we ended up much more address the club on the night its first year.
knowledgeable and and as a bonus, we have Polio falls in Rotary
hopefully it will aid all who Richard Symons who will Yours in Rotary Service, Foundation m o n t h .
take up the Waist Disposal perform four numbers plus a Unfortunately, the theatre
Challenge to obtain results. I Christmas carol. Di Collins was not terribly generous,
neglected to have Simone Charter President charging Rotary $12 a ticket
officially thank Daniel, so our It’s been a busy year, which is and to obtain the $8 for
‘official thanks’ for a most racing by at a frantic pace. At PolioPlus the cost of the
informative address and my the Board meeting last Amelia, ticket had to be set at $20.
apologies for closing the Wednesday evening, it was Rotarians can see the movie
meeting before thanking you satisfying to see so many fine fundraiser for at a lesser cost from the
Daniel. projects coming to fruition. following day, however, it is
Manna Industries funds PolioPlus appreciated that you have all
November is Rotary should soon be in the special purchased tickets in the spirit
Foundation month and at the bank account set up for the This Wednesday, 11th is the of the event being a
Dr. Ken Collins Address on purpose, the Wiluna Single pre release of the movie fundraiser for Rotary’s
16th November, the Paul Focus Group Study Exchange Amelia at the Greater Union number one project. Thank
Harris Society will be is progressing and the theatre in Innaloo, with $8 you for your support and we
launched. Daniel wrote up magnifying microscopes are from the sale of each ticket look forward to enjoying an
the PHS a couple of Bulletins really gaining momentum. going to Polio Plus. A bonus interesting film whilst raising
ago and I refer members to A fundraising concert at being that the fundraiser for some dollars.
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2. N E W H O R I Z O N S
what there is surrounding this Exchange to proceed. November 2009
Condolences to them. Dir. Rob Rohrlach is This is being funded from
working with Lyn, John funds contributed to the You may have heard of
Graeme and Clarke, CEO of the Science Rotary Foundation. “social networking” web
Teachers Assoc. of WA and sites such as Facebook,
Elizabeth Bain Roy Hallam from the Water There is also a mountain of LinkedIn and Twitter, but
Corporation to produce a knitted blankets, jumpers, dismissed them as something
All members of the RC of manual for teachers to make scarves and beanies in the for kids to mess around on.
Freshwater Bay extend the optimum use of the Collins’ garage awaiting But Rotary International has
sympathy to Graeme and magnifying microscopes. transportation to Wiluna, an official presence on each
Elizabeth on the passing of The Water Corporation is which Alan will arrange on of these three sites, and the
Graeme’s father last week. sponsoring the manuals as his return from New fastest growing demographic
Our thoughts are with you this project fits very nicely in Zealand. for Facebook – the biggest
and your family at this with their ‘Water Wise social networking site – is the
Schools’ and they will also over 55s?
difficult time.
sponsor 30 microscopes for We Miss You
Lesmurdie Primary School Social networking sites and
Rohallah where John Clarke’s wife is a Enid tools have been available
teacher. The RC of online for a decade now, and
Haidari Freshwater Bay is going to We look forward to your in that time many have come
start off providing 30 return to the club in the very and gone. Web sites such as
magnifying microscopes for near future Enid, when you Facebook have grown in
Disappointingly, Rohallah
each of the Mt Claremont, are fully recovered from your popularity in recent years as
Haidari was not successful in
Claremont Primary and recent illness. mature offerings that have
being selected for a Peace
Christ Church Grammar got it right and are here to
Fellowship. Bill Hassell has
schools. It is envisaged that stay.
spoken with Rohallah and he
will now look for a job and a
this will be sufficient for a Rotary
class of students and they There are tens of thousands
way to bring his wife and
half brother out to Australia.
can be passed through the Foundation of Rotarians, and many more
school a class at a time. It is Rotaractors, Interactors and
All members wish Rohallah
every success in all his
also hoped that this project Address alumni, who use Facebook
will radiate out via other regularly, to communicate
endeavours as he is a fine
young man.
Rotary clubs to all schools in
the State and even go
Monday, 16th with each other and with
family and friends. Most
nationwide. Once the November Rotarians join Facebook at
Club Dues manuals are available, an
official ‘launch’ will be
the invitation of a child, as an
easy way to share photos and
organised with WA Chief Our meeting on 12th keep in touch, and soon see
There are still a few members November has been
Scientist Lyn Beazley, other the power of the various
who have not yet paid their cancelled and the Dr. Ken
VIPs, our Rotary Club and applications on Facebook to
club dues. The Rotary Down Collins Address will be the
the schools. It is also promote Rotary fellowship
Under subscriptions for the club’s official meeting for the
planned to obtain media and service.
next six months have come in week. Members who have
coverage to really launch the
and prior to paying for this not yet registered but are
project. A new fellowship – the
and the other dues from planning to attend are asked
Rotarians on Social Networks
Rotary International, can we to register immediately as Fellowship (ROSNF), which
ask members who have not
yet paid their subs for this
Wiluna numbers go into the caterers is waiting for approval as an
on Wednesday. Please come official fellowship – has been
year to please do so as a
matter of priority. This can
Indigenous along and learn more about
our amazing foundation for
created to assist Rotarians
and Rotaractors learn to use
be done either by cheque or
directly into the clubs
GSE peace, the Rotary Foundation
from the current VC of the
networks such as Facebook
safely and effectively. More
operating account which is Rotary Foundation and
Positive progress is experienced users can
BSB 036035 Account no. Chairman of the Gates
happening with organising provide assistance in how to
304015. PolioPlus Challenge, Trustee
for a group of two Aboriginal share what you do in Rotary
John Germ. Bill Hassell will
elders and three health care with a wider audience at no
be the MC at the function
Magnifying workers to travel on a single and the Burundi Peace Choir
cost, simply by posting news,
photos, web links, and
focus Group Study Exchange will perform during our
Microscopes team to Fiji to teach the main course.
videos in Facebook, and
creating events, “fan” pages
Aboriginals how to help
organise themselves into and groups that others,
An exciting project which is
the concept of WA Chief
village life. Alan Stewart has Over 55s take including those not on
Facebook, can view.
met with DG Leanne Jaggs
Scientist Lyn Beazley. Lyn
has a vision to see
of D. 9920 in Auckland (Fiji is
a part of this District) and
to Facebook in It also gives you a chance to
Magnifying Microscopes in get to know your fellow
the hands of all young
now both D. 9920 and 9450
have completed the official
Numbers Rotarians better on a more
primary school children to Simone Carot Collins personal level – both those
paperwork and forwarded it
encourage them to Rotary Club of Freshwater Bay within your own club and
to the Rotary Foundation for
investigate and discover Rotary Downunder
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3. N E W H O R I Z O N S
Impressed by the Rotarians'
dedication to helping others,
Soehardi decided to join
Rotary.
"It's such a privilege being a
Rotarian," he says. "Their spirit
of togetherness and
helpfulness is what inspired
me to join. So many doors, all
over the world, have been
opened to me. My life is more
beautiful with Rotary in it."
T h ro u g h Soehardi's club helped furnish
donations the orphanage with books,
f r o m computers, and a projector. In
friends 2006, a Rotary Foundation
a n d Matching Grant helped
leaders in provide a vehicle for a mobile
overseas. the airline library program.
PDG Guz Goh from District industry, he
3400, Indonesia, explains, Soehardi grew up in Central secured To cast a vote for Soehardi or
“Facebook is an amazing tool for Java, Indonesia, where food and more than 130 tons of medical learn more about the award,
Rotarians and Rotary. Its education were often scarce. At supplies, food, and clothes, visit the CNN Heroes page.
informality in communication is 53, it's his goal to help children which were delivered to
nice – through sharing avoid the hardships he had to affected villages by several
photographs and videos, we too endure. Rotary clubs.
share their joy on birthdays,
anniversaries, graduation of the With his wife, Peggy, Soehardi
children, etc. After a while you opened an orphanage in West
feel as though you’re friends Timor, Indonesia, in 2002 after Club Birthday & Christmas Dinner
that meet often.” learning about the horrible
conditions faced by refugee Thursday, 17th December, 2009
For help in getting started with children fleeing the violence on
social networking, visit the eastern portion of the 6:30pm for 7:00pm at the Nedlands Gold Club, Melvista Ave,
www.rosnf.org. island. The Roslin Orphanage Nedlands.
has provided food, shelter, and
Did you know? education to more than 45 Cost is $45.00 per person for a three course traditional
• Facebook has more than 250 children, from newborns to Christmas dinner (Vegetarian alternative available)
million active users teenagers.
• more than 120 million log on Speaker: WA Chief Scientist Lyn Beazley
daily "These children were suffering
• 45 per cent are 26 years or much the way I did, but worse," Entertainment: Richard Symons
older says Soehardi, a pilot and
• is available in 50 languages member of the Rotary E-Club of
• sees more than 1 billion pieces 3310, Singapore. "I feel very
of content (web links, news blessed in my life and wanted
stories, blog posts, notes, to give something back to those
photos) shared each week. who needed it the most. My
goal is to make the kids smile
Rotarian up for and happy. That's all."
The Dr Ken Collins Address
Soehardi and his wife have
CNN Hero of the three children, but he also treats Monday, 16th November, 2009
those in the orphanage as his
Year own. "We care for each child 7:00pm for 7:30pm at the Golden Nugget Room, Gloucester
By Ryan Hyland equally and consider them part Park.
Rotary International News of our family," he says. "I want
5 November 2009 to give them everything they Cost is $45.00 per person for a two course meal. Bar service is
need, no strings attached, just available.
Rotarian Budi Soehardi's like my own children."
devotion to bettering the lives of PRIVP & VCTRF John Germ will be the keynote speaker.
disadvantaged children in Soehardi's first brush with
Indonesia earned him a spot as Rotary came as he coordinated The Rotary Foundation Alumni speaker will be retired Federal
one of 10 finalists for the 2009 relief efforts for victims of the Court Judge Bob Nicholson.
CNN Hero of the Year award . 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami.
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4. N E W H O R I Z O N S
billion people still lack access India took the matter into Rotarians meet the needs of
The Rotary to proper sanitation. Most their own hands and the world by working
Foundation people in the developed
world do not think about
obtained a Rotary
Foundation Matching Grant
through
Foundation.
the Rotary
their sanitation system unless to provide sanitation to a
Week 19: This week’s Rotary it is not working properly, small community comprising
Foundation Thought is about but in Sri Lanka many people 15 families.
becoming a Paul Harris lack access to proper
Fellow or what a $1000 dollar sanitation facilities. They built 14 toilets
contribution can do. providing the families with
The Rotary club of Ja-Ela proper sanitation. This will
A US contribution of $1000 Kandana, Sri Lanka insure a reduction in illness
helps provide seven toilets in partnering with the Rotary and increase the health and
Sri Lanka. More than 2.6 Club of Madras Northwest, wellness of this community.
Program for November
Introduction
Date Details
Date Name
12th November No Meeting
12 November No Meeting
16th November The Dr Ken Collins Address, Golden
26 November Claire Forsdyke Nugget Room, Gloucester Park.
Tickets must be pre-purchased!
Vote of Thanks 19th November Committee Meeting
Date Name
26th November Waist Disposal Challenge - Exercise -
Simone Carot Collins
12 November No Meeting
26 November Elizabeth Bain
Welcoming Roster Board Club Details
Rotary Year 2009-10
Date Name Di Collins — President Rotary Club of Freshwater Bay Inc.
president@rotaryfreshwaterbay.org.au PO Box 168,
Nedlands,
12 November No Meeting Ken Collins — Vice President / Western Australia, 6909
Membership Director
19th November Lyn Packer vicepresident@rotaryfreshwaterbay.org.au Meetings
membership@rotaryfreshwaterbay.org.au Thursday 5:45pm to 6:45pm
26th November Peter Symons Cafe, Bethesda Hospital
Simone Carot Collins — President Elect / Queenslea Drive
3rd December TBA Club Administration Director
Claremont
presidentelect@rotaryfreshwaterbay.org.au
10th December TBA clubadmin@rotaryfreshwaterbay.org.au Email
president@rotaryfreshwaterbay.org.au
Rajah Senitharajah — Treasurer Phone
treasurer@rotaryfreshwaterbay.org.au 08 9385 0471
Fax
Bulletin Contributions Daniel Forsdyke — Secretary
secretary@rotaryfreshwaterbay.org.au
08 9385 0472
Website
Contributions for the weekly bulletin are Rob Rohrlach — Projects Director
www.rotaryfreshwaterbay.org.au
sought from members of the club. projects@rotaryfreshwaterbay.org.au
Why not use the bulletin to update the club Facebook
Claire Forsdyke — International Director
on the projects your committee is working http://www.facebook.com/group.php?
foundation@rotaryfreshwaterbay.org.au
on or promote the clubs next fundraising gid=47737002646
event. Toni James — PR & Marketing
Committee Director Chartered 19 December 2008
Please forward articles and photos to
daniel.forsdyke@rotaryfreshwaterbay.org.au publicrelations@rotaryfreshwaterbay.org.au
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