This bulletin provides information about the recent Charter Night celebration for the Rotary Club of Freshwater Bay. It discusses the attendance of over 110 people including district officials. Photos from the event are available online. Upcoming club meetings and speaker events are announced. New members are welcomed and club leadership positions are listed.

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 8" 9th - 15th March 2009
Letter from the Club Reach Out Club Constitution and Charter Night Photos Rotar y Foundation Four Way Test
President Sir Clem Renouf, Past the ABC’s of Rotary A small selection of Thought of the Week Of the things we think,
President Di talks Rotary International Information and photos, and where to Volunteer Service do and say.
about the progress of President. background on Rotary access the online Groups. Page 4
the club. Page 2 and Rotary Clubs. gallery. Page 3
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Charter Night World Rotaract
Thursday March 5th was Week
the Charter Night Dinner The week of 9-13 March is
for the Rotary Club of 2009 World Rotaract Week!
Freshwater Bay. The It is a time when Rotaract
function was held at clubs around the world are
Burswood on Swan function encouraged to partner with
centre. The final attendance their sponsoring Rotary
was 110 made up of clubs to commemorate the
Rotarians, family of founding of the first
Rotarians, friends of Rotary Rotaract club in 1968.
and guests. We were Rotaract = Rotary in Action"
privileged to have the The aims of Rotoract are:
company of a very special 1. To develop professional
guest and Rotarian, H.E. the and leadership skills
Governor Dr Ken Michael 2. To emphasize respect for
and Mrs Julie Michael. the rights of others, based
on recognition of the worth
During the evening a raffle of each individual
was held, with prizes 3. To recognize the dignity
donated to the club. The and value of all useful
total prize pool totaled 27 occupations as
items, with a good variety opportunities to serve
up for grabs. 4.! To recognize, practice,
Congratulations to all the and promote ethical
winners, and a big thank standards as leadership
you to Mrs Julie Michael for qualities and vocational
drawing all the winning responsibilities
raffle tickets. 5.! To develop knowledge
and understanding of the
Two silent auctions were needs, problems, and
also held during the opportunities in the
evening. The first was for a community and worldwide
diamond pendant valued at 6.! To provide opportunities
$1100. The second was for a for personal and group
special canister of Punch activities to serve the
Coffee. Congratulations to community and promote
Rotarian Michael Reeves on international understanding
winning both auctions! and goodwill toward all
Governor Ken Michael at the Charter Night
people
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2. N E W H O R I Z O N S
Letter from the Club
President
Dear Rotarians,
With our Charter Night successfully
behind us, I once again thank each and
every member for their contribution to
the success of the evening. Much
favourable feedback has been received.
For the history of the club, I’ll record
some figures here so that in years to come
future members will know that the
Rotary Club of Freshwater Bay was
warmly welcomed into the ‘Family of
Rotary’.
There were 18 clubs represented, 13 Past
District Governor’s, plus Ken, who is a
Past Director of Rotary International, the
District Governor Elect, 3 Assistant
Governors and in total 113 Rotarians and
Guests were present in the presence of HE
Conference in Newcastle. Dir. Glenn Photo - Club President Di Collins, PRIP Sir
Dr Ken and Mrs. Julie Michael to see
Darlington will chair the meeting in my Clem Renouf, Lady Firth Renouf and PRID
District Governor Sue Rowell present the
absence. Ken Collins.
Charter to our club.
Yours in Rotary Service,
PDG Bill Benbow generously made the
gavel, base of the gong and lectern for us Di Collins Incorporation
and the Rotary Club of Matilda Bay Charter President The completed incorporation documents
kindly gifted the club the Presidential were hand delivered to the Department of
Collar. We extend sincere thanks to all
concerned for these gifts which will be
Reach Out Consumer and Employment Protection
last Monday. Hopefully the processing
appreciated and used for decades to will be completed promptly.
come. Sir Clem Renouf is the RI President Di
mentioned at the Charter Night on
Richard Symons added a dimension to
the evening with his rendition of songs
Thursday, as being possibly the greatest Members
President that Rotary has ever had, as he
from Broadway musicals. We all enjoyed Toni and Bill James are driving around
single handedly changed the face of
Richard’s wonderful voice and thank him Europe and are due home end of the
Rotary from small clubs doing small
deeply for affording us of his time and month.
projects locally, to clubs and Districts
talent. doing large projects globally. " He was Judith Dowson will be in Broome and
Much as been accomplished in the few behind the 3H program (mentioned in then South Africa, returning home early
weeks the Club has been meeting New Horizons V1 I3), as well as the in April.
‘officially’. Both the Induction and PolioPlus program. Roh Siriwardena will be in Adelaide for
Charter Nights are successfully behind When visiting with Clem and Firth, who two weeks.
us, the documentation is in for are long time friends,Ken and Di asked Graham Lovelock will be away for a
Incorporation of the club and we have Clem to sign books for our new members." couple of weeks
projects in the pipeline in Community When signing the books he also included
and International Service. Quite an PRID Ken and Di will be flying to D. 9680
his Presidential Theme, which was
accomplishment in just seven weeks. in Sydney on Thursday, so will be absent
REACH OUT.
from this weeks meeting." They will be in
Next week in the Rotary calendar it is These books have been given to all Newcastle to Represent the RI President
World Rotaract week. Rotaractors are members (or one per couple) in DK Lee and his wife Young Ja at the
18-30 year old young people who meet attendance on Charter Night, and all District Conference.
twice a month and contribute as Rotary other members will be given a copy
does, through projects on the local and shortly. Clem was RI President 30 years
international arenas. There is much more ago in 1978-79 and will be 88 years of age Thank You!
to Rotaract and you will hear about this at next month. A huge thank you to Richard, son of Peter
the next meeting as Rotaractors (who are
Ken and Di hope that all members, as and Mandy Symons, for the wonderful
termed ‘Our Partners in Service’) will join
they grow in Rotary will value this book music he entertained all present at the
our meeting and tell us a little of some of
for the treasure it is, being the history of Charter Night with." Richard sang three
their major projects. Rotary is proud of
the turning point in Rotary for the change numbers from Broadway shows and we
it’s involvement with many outstanding
in focus and direction, and the program all appreciated his magnificent voice."
youth projects and this is just one of
them. from which huge projects have been Heartfelt thanks to you Richard and we
possible in the areas of Health, Hunger look forward to hearing more." Perhaps as
Unfortunately, Ken and I will not be at the and Humanity." 3H was devised by Clem a Club we could support the musical
next meeting as we fly to Sydney on to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of production Richard is performing in at
Thursday to represent the President of Rotary. the Playhouse in August.
Rotary International at a District
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3. N E W H O R I Z O N S
Charter Night Photos
Photos from the Charter Night are available via a
web gallery that can be accessed at: http://
gallery.me.com/daniel.forsdyke#100062
Bryant Stokes and Michael Reeves
Charter President Di Collins, PRID Ken Collins and District Governor Sue Rowell
understanding of Rotary, its structure,
Club Constitution its objectives and ideals. " As a Rotary
Club we are bound by the standard
and the ABC’s of Club Constitution, however, we are not
bound in any way as to how we
Rotary conduct meetings i.e. time, structure,
trappings, songs, fines master, toasts,
A copy of the standard Club etc.
Constitution and a copy of the booklet
written by Past RI President Cliff Another New
Dochterman has been given to all
Charter members." Ken will resend an Member Mara Basanovic and Marija Jelavic
electronic copy of the standard Club
Constitution to all members, plus our
We are delighted to welcome Andrea
two new members, Sue Boyd and
Hayward, a former Youth Exchange
Andrea Hayward will be given this
Student to Sweden, into the Club as our
booklet when they are officially
newest member. " Both she and Sue
inducted.
Boyd will be officially inducted into the
Club on 19th March.
All members are asked to read both the
standard Club Constitution and ABCs
of Rotary so that each of you begin to Club"Dues
understand Rotary and its workings."
All Club dues that have not yet been
On 19th March we will discuss a paid are overdue, hence any member
suitable date on which to hold a who has not yet paid their Club dues to
Strategic Planning meeting and it is Treasurer Rajah are requested to do so
vital all members have an as soon as possible. Judith Darlington and PN Glenn Darlington
orphans. Nutritional counseling was
The Rotary provided to patients at the local clinic and at
Foundation general health education sessions. During his
month-long stay, Erickson initiated a malaria
Week 36: This week’s Rotary Foundation control program, battling the number one
Thought is about Volunteer Service health problem in the area. Through mutual
Grants. collaboration, the host and international
Rotarian Dr. Charles Erickson traveled sponsoring clubs have formed a solid
from Nebraska, USA to Zambia in order partnership and hope to implement many
to provide medical care at an orphanage. more projects together in the future. How do I
Sponsored by Rotary clubs in both determine how much to give now? – Every
countries, Dr. Erickson performed Rotarian, Every Year!
hemoglobin determinations on 30
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4. N E W H O R I Z O N S
Four Way Test
The Four Way Test, which has been translated into more than 100
languages, asks the following questions:
Of the things we think, say or do
1.! Is it the TRUTH?
!
2.! Is it FAIR to all concerned?
!
3.! Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?
4.! Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?
PDG Bill Benbow presenting the Lectern, Gong and Gavel to Charter Club
President Di Collins
Program for March / April
Date Details
12th March Rotoract
19th March Committee Meetings
25th March Board Meeting @ Ken & Di’s House
26th March Vietnam - Lyn Packer
2nd April Mission of Hope - India - Br. James
9th April Dreamfit - Darren Lomman
Andrea Hayward and Roger Marston
16th April Committee Meetings
Welcoming Roster Board Club Details
Rotary Club of Freshwater Bay
Date Name Rotary Year 2008-09 PO Box 168,
Nedlands,
Di Collins — President
Western Australia, 6909
5th March Simone Carot Collins president@rotaryfreshwaterbay.org.au
& Peter Symons Ken Collins — Vice President / Meetings
Membership Director Thursday 5:45pm to 6:45pm
12th March Judith Dowson vicepresident@rotaryfreshwaterbay.org.au
Cafe, Bethesda Hospital
membership@rotaryfreshwaterbay.org.au Queenslea Drive
19th March Mary-Ann Wright Rajah Senitharajah — Treasurer Claremont
treasurer@rotaryfreshwaterbay.org.au
Daniel Forsdyke — Secretary Email
president@rotaryfreshwaterbay.org.au
secretary@rotaryfreshwaterbay.org.au
Bulletin Contributions Bryant Stokes — Projects Director
Phone!
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 /
on the projects your committee is working Public Relations Director
www.rotaryfreshwaterbay.org.au
on or promote the clubs next fundraising publicrelations@rotaryfreshwaterbay.org.au Facebook
event. Peter Symons — Finance Director http://www.facebook.com/group.php?
finance@rotaryfreshwaterbay.org.au gid=47737002646
Please forward articles and photos to
daniel.forsdyke@rotaryfreshwaterbay.org.au
Chartered 19 December 2008
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