 DG Bernie's Weekly
Message
After the first 101 years of Rotary service, we
have developed many programmes to assist those in need and our
endeavours to help those who require assistance are legendary.
It is easy to understand that the many
humanitarian projects are completed to make life better, easier,
healthier for those in need or, sometimes, for the person’s mere
survival. The recent tsunami created urgent need for the provision of
emergency shelter and food, whereas the longer term need is for more
permanent shelter and these projects are presently being progressed.
Our near neighbours in Timor Leste have great need
for most necessities for life as it is seen as possibly the most
deprived country at this time.
Sometimes, we do forget about our own communities
and the plight of our neighbours for, despite our good lifestyle, there
are areas of need that requires attention. Reference is made to poverty
in our suburbs, literacy issues with recently arrived and disadvantaged
people and sheer class distinction within the communities that surround
us and in which we live.
Research shows that there are properly trained
social workers operating in these areas and usually under great strain
and with limited resources. Some of those resources are available
through government agencies but there is much we can do to assist by the
provision of scholarships for the disadvantaged youth who have no chance
of a proper education due to lack of personal resources. The direct
assistance to youth workers in the provision of amenities to assist
people lift themselves up a level or two would be timely or maybe the
provision of meals for the socially disadvantaged, especially at special
festive times during the year would be very much appreciated.
There is much to be done and an important part of
the work in the Clubs is to research projects well before committing to
fundraising activities. It is always better to seek funds with a goal in
mind and I know the humanitarian spirit of Rotarians will always work
for the good of those less fortunate.
Rotary’s own charity, the Rotary Foundation, was
established 'to do good in the world' and is there to help fund the many
projects both here and abroad. All contributions are voluntary and all
capital is returned to the Clubs for humanitarian, educational and
cultural programmes and it is our silent partner in all our good deeds.
Continue your great work in the world.
Bernie Walshe
Governor
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The
Rotary Foundation
In 1917,
Arch C.
Klumph,
Rotary's
sixth
president,
proposed
the
creation
of an
'endowment
fund for
Rotary
for the
purpose
of doing
good in
the
world in
charitable,
educational,
& other
avenues
of
community
service".
The
endowment
received
its
first
contribution
of
$26.50
from the
Rotary
Club of
Kansas
City,
Missouri,
USA.
In 1928,
when the
endowment
fund had
grown to
more
than
US$5,000,
the fund
was
renamed
The
Rotary
Foundation,
and it
became a
distinct
entity
within
Rotary
International.
Five
Trustees,
including
Klumph,
were
appointed
to
'hold,
invest,
manage,
and
administer
all of
its
property.
. . as a
single
trust,
for the
furtherance
of the
purposes
of RI'.
In 1930
the
Foundation
made its
first
grant of
US$500
to
the
International
Society
for
Crippled
Children.
After
Rotary
founder
Paul P.
Harris
died in
1947,
contributions
began
pouring
into
Rotary
International,
and the
Paul
Harris
Memorial
Fund was
created
for the
purpose
of
building
the
Foundation.
That year, the first Foundation program was established — Fellowships for Advanced Study (forerunner of the Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarships program). In 1965-66, 3 new programs
were launched — Group Study Exchange, Awards for Technical Training, & Grants for Activities in Keeping with the Objective of The Rotary Foundation (later called Matching Grants). |
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AUGUST WILL BE
MEMBERSHIP
DEVELOPMENT & EXTENSION MONTH
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MORE ABOUT THE ROTARY
FOUNDATION
In support of DG Bernie's comments about Rotary's own
Foundation and the humanitarian work of Rotary, there is much to report
this week.
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ROTARY FOUNDATION GIVING
Well done D9800
Rotarians -
Great news from PDG Ian Knight (2005/2006 Chairman, Rotary
Foundation Annual Program Giving & Centurion Sustaining Member Program)
Final
figures received from The Rotary Foundation, U.S.A. District 9800 achieved the
highest contributing District in Australia
for 2005/2006, a record for our District.
Congratulations to all Rotary Clubs and Centurions who through their
personal contributions made this possible. Our target of US$100 per Rotarian, has been passed with US$102.84 per
Rotarian. Total Annual Giving for the year was A$390,280.14. Including Restricted Giving and contributions to the Permanent Fund,
a grand total of A$465,568.75, a great result.
We started the year with 445 Centurions, and we now have nearly 600
Centurions, who have personally contributed $60,000 to The Rotary
Foundation. Special thanks to my Committee, and to Vicki Teschke, who has looked
after the Centurion Program.
This magnificent sum of money will greatly assist the Rotary
Foundations mission of the achievement of world understanding and peace
through local, national and international humanitarian, educational and
cultural programs.
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The
Rotary Foundation Peace and Conflict Studies Program
This is a unique
opportunity for a Rotary Club to nominate a candidate to represent our
District and participate in the forthcoming 3 month Peace and Conflict
Studies Program in Thailand commencing in January 2007.
Candidates from
any of the following organizations should be considered – CARE, Salvation Army,
Police or Defence Forces etc. There is no cost to your Club.
Further
information is available from the District Foundation Chairman Chris Don
or
http://www.rotary.org/foundation/educational/rpcsp/index.html
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International Chairpersons, Committee
and fellow Rotarians -
There is still time to register for the
very popular annual event.
Country Clubs: City Clubs:
Sunday 13th August 2006, 9.00-9.30 am Sunday 27th August 2006,
9.00-9.30am
Camp Get Away - Axedale
Bendigo International House
Stay the week-end in comfortable
accommodation
Partners are welcomed - BYO Bedding.
Please forward your Club Registration
Form to or for further information please contact
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More about RAWCS - from Virginia Turner
(District RAWCS Chairperson)Fellow Rotarians please take time to read the
attached extremely interesting and informative editorial on
Rotary Australia World Community Services (RAWCS):
Click here Also Club sponsorship is urgently sought
after and Virginia will be mailing to each Club in the District
"Support RAWCS Stickers" for sale to your Members.
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Improving Rotary's Image - Application
for Grants now open
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for details
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WHAT’S HAPPENING IN
CLUBS
RC Keilor: Ted Whitten Jnr will speak
on PROSTATE CANCER ON 22ND August.
Venue: Keilor East RSL Club,
Hoffmans Rd, Essendon West 3040, 6:30 pm for 6:45pm start. $20 includes
a meal. Those attending must e-mail
joe@engert.com.au.
RC Albert Park: Is on the move. Until further notice, future
meetings will be at:
Water Rat Hotel, cnr Moray and
Park Streets, South Melbourne
RC Altona: The 29th Annual Art
Exhibition & Sale is on again - 19 & 20 August at Williamstown Town
Hall -
Click here
for details
RC Boroondara: On the first Tuesday of each
month will be meeting at:
Richard Dalla-Riva's office, 28A Cotham Rd Kew
3101 (opposite QPO)
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FUND RAISING OPPORTUNITY
Rotary D9800
does not generally promote non-Rotary products or services but attached
is a significant fund-raising opportunity for a Club with the necessary
resources to take on the distribution of Flight Recovery an
all-natural, Australian made solution to jet lag & travel fatigue
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New
Members
A big Rotary welcome to
the following new Rotarians:
RC
Melbourne-La Trobe
Felicity Heyward-Gee
RC Richmond
Damian McKay
Josephine Cowling (Partner of Michael - Richmond's 3rd Husband/Wife
team)
RC Melbourne
Robert Richardson
RC Melbourne South
Barbara Comino
Paul Harris
Fellows:
Congratulations to all PHF
recipients through whose recognition the Rotary Foundation has benefited
significantly:
RC Bendigo Strathdale
President Jan Pithie
Peter Kennedy
RC Kew
PP
Vin Doquile
PP Derek Prinsley
PP John Savage
Andrew Kors
Graeme Sheahan
RC Richmond
Sue Bolton (Sapphire)
Nia Holdenson
Partner Annie Wysham
Partner Jenny List
RC Tullamarine
Rob Lawrence
Other Awards
RC
Essendon:
DGBernie Walsh presented President Roger
Leask with a Rotary Foundation District Service Award for his
initiative in beginning the Royce Abbey Awards which
contribute funds to the Royce & Jean Abbey Agricultural Scholarship
through the Rotary Foundation.
Vale
DG
Bernie Walshe is sad
to inform us of the death of Don Membrey, Immediate Past President of
the Rotary Club of Echuca-Moama. Don died 26th July, after a short illness and his funeral
will be held at St. Andrews Uniting Church in Echuca on Monday 31st July. Rotarians attending will be
invited to form a Guard of Honour after the service.
On
behalf of all Rotarians in District 9800, DG Bernie sends his condolences to
Don's wife, Ruth, and family and members of the Echuca-Moama Club.
RI Exchange Rate
The July
Rotary exchange rate for the AUD is 1.37.
Don't forget - you can
always check the back issues of Weekly News if you missed
something: 2005-2006 Issue 01
02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
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2006-2007:
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Speakers Bank Update:
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District 9800's
website: http://www.rotaryd9800.org/
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