Weekly nesletter for Rotary club Parramatta City for 04/03/2013

1. Rotary Club of Parramatta City
COMMUNITY NETWORKER
ROTARY CLUB OF PARRAMATTA CITY 3/03/13
MEETING 4/03/13 NORMAL + CALIBRI, 10.5 PT
March is Magazine Month
International Toast:
To Rotary International
Pres John welcomed our visitors ROTARY
Natalie Cowell
Mortgage broker with Money Quest working from home in North
DISTRICT PEACE
Parramatta. COMMUNITIES
PROGRAM
Malcolm Brown
40 years as a journalist at Sydney Morning Herald – forced retirement. (RDPCP)
The Rotary District Peace
‘Swan Song’ walk to Dubbo. Communities program comprises two
Focused on Azaria Chamberlain case for 30 years. parallel initiatives:
Covered Gulf War and Afghanistan. 1. Peace communities. The idea of
Peace Communities was initiated in
district 9700 in 1992 and later
Trevor Smolinski. from Analitix embraced by many overseas Rotary
Rotary IT ‐ on site at RDU office, building member database. Districts and Clubs. “Peace Cities”
were designated in New Zealand,
Japan, Philippines, Canada, South
Africa, USA, Namibia, Zambia, France,
Guest Speaker Mr James Bird, Mercy Ships Israel, India, Mauritius, Northern
Marianas, Argentina and Yugoslavia.
In these countries, Rotarians
committed to furthering Peace in the
President’s Report for the meeting 25.02.2013 world, set up Peace symbols on
suitable sites where Rotarians and
local citizens could meet on special
February is World Understanding Month and celebrating Rotary’s 108th days such as Rotary’s World
Understanding Day, and to celebrate
Anniversary Rotary’s birthday on 23rd February.
On these days, awards are made to
Last Saturday, a few of our members celebrated Rotary’s 108th Anniversary local citizens, students, schools and
local organizations for their
at the House of Ginger Restaurant. We had John Totonjian, Barry and Megan, contribution to Peace inaction within
David and Karen, Ron and Mary, John and Nancy, Julie, Keith and myself. We the community.
shared also our day’s act of kindness which DGE Barry Antees requested all club 2. Peace Projects. The second focus
members to do for the day. of the Peace Communities Program is
on activating partnerships between
Rotary Clubs and local civic authorities
I understand that John Surian has been in contact with the Parramatta Local and organizations (e.g. Departments
of Education, Health, Police). The
Area Command to start the ball rolling for the Police Officer of the Year Award. purpose is to focus on the concept of
Peace as it is applied in practical ways
at the grass roots in local
Message from John Hewko regarding Rotary’s Foundation work. The annual communities. Rotary Clubs are
report for 2011‐2012 is on hand and can be viewed on Rotary Foundation’s encouraged to initiate peace in action
Projects involving partnerships with
website. I will forward the email from John Hewko which contains the link. community groups (e.g. creating a
garden for dementia patients,
I have been approached by Pauline Walsh from Rotary Bowel Care Program supporting Aboriginal conciliation
activities, conducting a program for
for 2013 to find out whether our club is going to participate in the program. The disadvantaged teens).
official dates for the program are 4 May to 1 June 2013. Kits can be collected on
Rotary Peace projects are those which
19 and 20 April 2013. successfully make a difference in the
lives of individuals and groups and so
contribute to Peace within the
community. Rotary Peace Projects

2. Rotary Club of Parramatta City
DG Keith Roffey has advised that he is working on setting up another E‐club
with Amanda Woods. Please keep in mind that we can refer former Rotarians
to join the E‐Club.
DG Keith Roffey in his weekly newsletter has requested us to be on the
lookout for applicants to the Peace Forum to be held in Hiroshima, Japan. If you
know of any worthy young adult who would be interested, please let me know
and we can forward and recommend his application.
ROTARY
On behalf of the members of the Club, I would like to congratulate Mr DISTRICT PEACE
Graham Wilson, our new DGN. Graham is a member of Mt Druitt club and was COMMUNITIES
successful in his application for the position of District Governor 2015‐2016. We
wish him all the best in his endeavours.
PROGRAM
(RDPCP)
The Sydney 2014 Rotary Convention Host Organising Committee made a Cont.
great impact in the Rotary International Assembly promoting the Convention for
Rotary Peace Projects are presented
2014 in Sydney. We need to be behind the event and call for volunteers are out by Rotary Clubs and recognized as
already. If you are planning to volunteer, please log onto the website community “Peace Initiatives” at the
District Conference and they are
www.rotary2014.com.au and click on the volunteer tab. Otherwise you can publicized as such in the media.
email Barry Philps at philpsb@aol.com or Marilyn Mercer at
The Rotary Club of Wagga Wagga
mmm@myisp.net.au. Volunteers are needed to meet and greet Rotarians at Kooringal has prepared a
the airport, hotels, transport hubs and the convention venue. Please consider comprehensive Peace Communities
Kit to assist Rotary Clubs and Districts
volunteering for this great event in 2014. in Australia and overseas to develop a
successful Peace Communities
Program. The kit contains examples of
Our last District Conference (District 9690) will be held in March, 2013. DGN Peace monuments and plaques that
Barry Antees has circulated an email seeking club members to attend this have been erected in Australian and
conference. This will also assist each member to gain valuable information on overseas “Peace Cities” by Rotary to
proclaim the importance of Peace in
what our club has to do to assist DGN Barry Antees’ District Conference. Again, I their own community. The kit also
would urge all members to make an effort to attend the District Conference this contains examples and suggestions
about Peace Projects that Rotary
year. Please advise John Totonjian of your intention or log on to Clubs can undertake in partnership
http://rotaryd9690conference.org.au. with other groups in their own local
community.
For the new board members, please diarize 14 April 2013 (Sunday) as this is The Rotary Districts Peace
Communities Program presents an
the Rotary District Assembly. For new board members, this is a training day so excellent opportunity for Rotary to
that you can prepare for your role in the coming year. Venue is to be advised at promote its image in Australia, and in
overseas countries. It provides an
a later date. incentive for Rotary Clubs to engage in
Peace Projects within their own
communities and for Districts to
REPORTS recognize these Projects as
contributing to Peace in the
community.
RYPEN Phillip Brophy Looking for nominees from local High Schools in 230
places. Parramatta City can sponsor up to 4 students with leadership
qualities. For further information contact:
PDG Fred Loneragan
P.O. Box 100 Urinquinty 2652
Phone 02 69229624 •
BARRY ANTEES Mob 0413277609
fredloneragan@bigpond.com.au
RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS
Email last week – Random Acts of Kindness to be referred.
Thanks to Vandana for the ambience, food and staff.

3. Rotary Club of Parramatta City
DISTRICT UPCOMING EVENTS
• 14th April ‐ District Assembly; for all incoming board members.
• 1st March Charity Golf day Australian Rotary Health-
• District Governor – fundraising for Children’s Hospital Legacy project;
LAST WEEK’S GUEST SPEAKER
James Bird
Retired executive formerly at Coca Cola Amatil;
Now, leading ‘Mercy Ships’ organisation.
• founded by John Stephens (from Texas)
o had charge of a group of children when a hurricane hit the coast of Texas
o idea born to have ships that could be deployed in emergency areas – suggested by an 8 year
old girl
o mentioned idea to a Swiss business man who, as it turned out, owned a shipping line
o bought a ship for $1m and, after spending $15m to fit it out, it operated as a hospital/clinic off
the coast of West Africa for 40 years
o eventually passed it’s ‘use by date’ and a new ship was needed – a project that was supported
by Tony Blair, British PM.
• International board manages an annual budget of $40m p.a.
• In 2012 an endowment offered by Rotary.
• Sierra Leone/West Africa – run by war‐lords, and where the slave trade is still active
• new ship – formerly a Norwegian Vehicle Ferry but didn’t have enough money to refit
o funded by Anne (?) – Scottish millionaire – up to £6.0m
o fit‐out as modern hospital cost US$50m
o 5 years to fit‐out – crew 450 volunteers (with 40 Australians).
• Africa Mercy – full medical hospital
• Caribbean Mercy – full dental facilities
• need $52m to deploy new ship,
• one commissioned in China for $150m
• concept of ‘developing nations’ is a myth – things are getting worse
• Australia is no.2 to Norway in standard of living.
• Mercy Ships operate at invitation of nations
• Garry Parker, surgeon, has been a volunteer for 43 years.
• Full school on board, also Starbucks (by donation), computers (donated by Bill gates & Gates
Foundation).
TRANSFER MEETING Monday 18th March
We have transferred our meeting to join Holroyd Club at the Oxford Room at the Merrylands Bowling Club, cnr Oxford
and Newman Streets, Merrylands. 6.30pm for 7pm for dinner and the presentation by the inbound GSE team from
Sweden. Dinner fees are $22 for a two course meal including tea and coffee. Drinks at club prices. We need numbers
ASAP.

4. Rotary Club of Parramatta City
RYPEN
Rotary Youth Program of Enrichment
THE LAST RYPEN CAMP FOR DISTRICT 9690 IS ON 17TH TO 19TH May 2013, at Blue Gum
Lodge Springwood, This camp starts at: 12.00 noon Friday for lunch and goes through to
2.30pm Sunday. START GETTING YOUR STUDENTS NOW, WE HAVE SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
IN BETWEEN NOW, AND THE NEXT CAMP, SO CONTACT YOUR YEAR 8/9/10 SCHOOL
ADVISORS.
THE CLOSING DATE IS: Friday 17th April
Rotarians are invited to the Saturday night dinner at a cost of $20.oo per person and the
Sunday lunch at $10 per head; but we must have numbers by Friday 3rd May 2013.
Any Rotarian or Exchange student is welcome to come at anytime over the weekend come and
see what goes on over the weekend.
If you have any questions contact Dave Clark 0414364812m daveclark@westnet.com.au
Web site www.wix.com/d9690rypen/rypen
If you would like more information please contact John T. johnt@romanprint.com.au
CLUB CALENDAR OF EVENTS
March 2013
4 Les Miller. Critical illness a living insurance
11 Fran Killoway The Frasil technology
15‐17 District Conference
18 Transfer Evening Meeting Holroyd Club.
25 Susanne Gallant Parramatta Rotary Club.
April 2013
1 Easter Monday NO MEETING
8 Lyndsey Macnaught RYLA Candidate
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.

5. Rotary Club of Parramatta City
CELEBRATIONS
th
Luba Charlton PP PHF. 8 years ago, 8 of March you decided to join us at
Parramatta City Rotary and you have been a very active member of the club and
contributed a great deal Thank You. We would love to see you at the club
meetings more often if your work permits.
Happy Anniversary
On a more serious note
On a bitterly cold winters morning a husband and wife in Dublin were listening to
the radio during breakfast. They heard the announcer say, "We are going to have
8 to 10 inches of snow today. You must park your car on the even‐numbered side
of the street, so the snow ploughs can get through."
So the good wife went out and moved her car.
A week or so later while they are eating breakfast again, the radio announcer
said, "We are expecting 10 to 12 inches of snow today. You must park your car on
the odd‐numbered side of the street, so the snow ploughs can get through."
The good wife went out and moved her car again.
A few days later they were again having breakfast, when the radio announcer
says, "We are expecting 12 to 14 inches of snow today. You must park...." Then
the electric power went out. The good wife was very upset, and with a worried
look on her face she said, "I don't know what to do. Which side of the street do I
need to park on so the snow ploughs can get through?"
Then with the love and understanding that all long‐married husbands possess, he
replied, "Why don't you just leave the car in the garage this time?"

6. Rotary Club of Parramatta City
BREAKFAST POINT ROTARY CHARITY GOLF DAY
For those that don't already know, the next Breakfast Point Rotary Charity Golf Day will be held on Friday 22 March
at Massey Park Golf Club, Ian Parade, Concord. Cost per player is $80 and $320 for a team. The day commences
with Breakfast at 7am, 8 am Golf (shot gun start) and after golf, lunch and presentations. You can enter your own 4
person team or we will create teams of four where one, two or three people enter . No AGU handicap required.
Come and join us on what is always an enjoyable day that raises funds for worthwhile charities, including Concord
Hospital. Also, pass onto your friends and colleagues who may be interested in playing.
Please return the completed attached Entry Form or contact Paul Clark email: bpcharitygolf@hotmail.com or mob:
0417046233 by Tuesday 13 March if you wish to enter a team, part of a team or individually to support this worthwhile
and fun day.
Paul Clark
Coordinator
Charity Golf Day 2013
Perfectly Timed Photo.

7. Rotary Club of Parramatta City
Rotary Tasmania Bushfire Relief Committee
District 9830 Bulletin 2/2
Welcome to our second Bushfire Bulletin – our fund currently stands at just over $131,000 with many pledges
from Tasmanian clubs and other Australian Districts and clubs yet to be received. Our friends in Victoria and
Queensland who have previously been helped by many Tasmanian Rotarians have been quick to come on board
with donations.
The Committee met for the first time on Thursday 31 January and heard reports on the situation in all fire affected
areas in Tasmania. Following discussion it was agreed that the focus of allocation for the funds would be as
follows. Funds will be allocated with the long-term benefit of communities in mind and may be:
•
Immediate to help towards the well-being of those communities;
•
Longer-term to assist in overall recovery; and/or
• Assistance to local enterprise provided leads to help for the economy of the community.
it
In forming these criteria we were mindful of the need to have some flexibility to ensure that we can consider the
wide range of projects likely to be suggested. We encourage Rotarians across the State to bring to our notice
worthy projects relating to bushfire areas which could be considered. Please email the details to
murfettp@bigpond.net.au
As could be expected we have already received a number of suggestions, some in the ‘immediate’ category and
others ‘longer-term’. The Committee has considered these and to date decided to support the following projects:
• Contribution towards the purchase of fencing tools and materials - $5,000 for the Tasman Peninsula
area (Dunalley and Murdunna/Sommers Bay) and $4,000 for the Ellendale area (The Committee had
received several reports that there is a need for more fencing tools and materials in the Sorell and
Tasman local government areas and at Ellendale) – this is being arranged in conjunction with The Mayor
of the Sorell Council, Kerry Vincent, and the Mayor of Central Highlands Deidre Flint both of whom are in
constant discussions with people in the affected areas around these municipalities.
•
Assistance for respite for rural firefighters - $1,000 in each of the five brigade areas. This project aims to
assist some firefighters who have been closely involved with the fires over an extended period to have a
short break away from fire areas.
• Pasture reseeding and fertilising – contribution of $10,000 towards a program expected to cost $40,000.
A significant problem for farmers is having sufficient feed for animals in the longer-term. Rotary in
Tasmania has been at the forefront of identifying immediate feed help with several truckloads coming
into Southern Tasmania, and more being stockpiled. This assistance will be needed for several months
until pastures are resewn and produce new feed.
We are aware that some clubs may wish to distribute their funds direct – we would appreciate those clubs
advising the Committee of distributions intended in an effort to avoid duplication and thus provide assistance to as
wide a range of recipients as possible. Please also advise if you are providing or intend to provide hands-on
assistance in the fire damaged areas or hosting Rotarians from other parts of Tasmania/interstate. Again please
email these details to murfettp@bigpond.net.au
We have received significant financial support from Districts in Victoria and we are regularly in touch with
Rotarians in those Districts. Plans are in hand for some Rotarians and non-Rotarians to assist with fencing during
March – April and both containers and equipment will be arriving in Tasmania from Victoria in the near future.
As previously indicated all donations however small will be most welcome. These can be made by credit card and
going to www.rotary9830.org.au or direct to the District Finance Manager, 42 Auburn Rd, Kingston Tas 7050.
We will continue to issue Bulletins to keep you informed of progress as more information becomes available.
Peter Murfett
Chairman
Rotary Tasmania Bushfire Relief Committee

8. Rotary Club of Parramatta City
This past year was one of major
accomplishments for Rotary and your Rotary
Foundation.
Extraordinary progress was made toward the
eradication of polio. We made history when
India was removed from the list of polio-
endemic countries — leaving just Afghanistan,
Nigeria, and Pakistan. A difficult road lies
ahead, but thanks to the commitment and
generosity of Rotarians and friends, we are
confident that Rotary will lead the way toward a
polio-free world.
We also expanded Rotary’s reach in new and
effective ways by entering into partnerships with
Mercy Ships and UNESCO-IHE. And we built
on our record of humanitarian service by
continuing our strong relationships with the Bill
& Melinda Gates Foundation, USAID, Aga Khan
University, Oikocredit and the Rotary Peace
Centers.
Over half a million young people worldwide
participated in our New Generations programs.
Their involvement in Rotary Youth Exchange, Rotaract and Interact clubs, and RYLA events helped the
develop skills that they’ll need to become service-minded community and global leaders - and future
Rotarians.
In 2012, The Rotary Foundation also earned top marks from several independent charity evaluators,
including the American Institute of Philanthropy, Charity Navigator and the Wise Giving Alliance.
As we look ahead, we can be proud of all that Rotarians have accomplished. I am pleased to share the
digital version of the 2011-12 Rotary International and Rotary Foundation Annual Report (click
here), which offers a firsthand look at how Rotarians are working to improve the lives of people in need
encourage you to review our annual report carefully, and to share it with others who may be interested
joining, partnering with, or donating to Rotary.
Thank you for helping Rotary achieve lasting change in your community and around the world.
Sincerely,
John Hewko
General Secretary
Rotary International and The Rotary Foundation
Twitter: @johnhewko

9. Rotary Calenndar
. March April May June
. Literacy Month Magazine Month Getting ready for changeover month Rotary Fellowship month
Sat
Sun 1
Mon 1 Easter Monday NO MEETING 3
Tues 2 4
Wed 3 1 5
Thu 4 2 6
Fri 1 Rotary Health Fund Golf Day 5 3 7
Sat 2 6 4 8
Sun 3 7 Daylight savings Ends 5 9
4 Les Miller 8 Lyndsey Macnaught
Mon Critical Illness A Living Insurance RYLA Candidate 6 10 Queen's Birthday NO MEETING
Tues 5 9 7 11
Wed 6 10 8 12
Thu 7 11 9 13
Fri 8 12 10 14
Sat 9 13 11 15
Sun 10 World Rotaract week 14 District Assembly 12 Mothers Day 16
13 ARH PhD scholars evening
Mon 11 Fran Killoway The Frasil technology 15 Dr Mualla Akinci McManus Lym No Lunch Meeting 17
Tues 12 16 14 18
Wed 13 17 15 19
Thu 14 18 16 20
Fri 15 19 17 21
Sat 16 20 18 22
Sun 17 21 19 ARH PARRA - AMBLE 23
Mon 18 Transfer Evening Meeting Holroyd Club 22 Dr Mualla Akinci McManus Lym 20 24
Tues 19 23 21 25
Wed 20 24 22 26
Thu 21 25 Anzac Day 23 27
Fri 22 26 24 28
Sat 23 27 25 29
Sun 24 28 26 Red shield appeal 30
Mon 25 Susanne Gallant Parramatta Rotary 29 Dr Mualla Akinci McManus Lym 27
Tues 26 30 28
Wed 27 29 legend
Thu 28 30 Free
Fri 29 Good Friday Confirmed
Sat 30 Easter Saturday offered waiting response
Sun 31 Easter Sunday No lunch meeting
Special important events