19/2009

News and Information from D9450, D9460, D9470



This coming weekend two big events are happening
Saturday October 3rd


The Mainpeak Collie Adventure Race
(previously known as the Mainpeak Collie Marathon)
is held on the first Saturday after the October long weekend,
against a backdrop of the the picturesque countryside,
river and bushland of the Collie River Valley.
The race is a relay which starts and finishes at the Collie Showground;
participation is invited from individuals or teams.
The stages are:A 27km road bike race to Collie Power Station and return,
A 15km horse circuit through bushland south east of Collie (optional),
A 10 km canoe paddle along the Collie River from the Showground to Minninup Pool,
A 1km swim in the Collie River at Minninup Pool,
A 25km mountain bike circuit into jarrah forest north west of Minninup Pool,
A 10km footrace alongside the Collie Golf Course
and the banks of the Collie River, back to the Showground.
Rotary Club of Collie [website]
Click on the Rotary Club of Collie's website
and go to the Mainpeak Collie Adventure Race link,
and here you will find a bundle of information about the event

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Sunday October 4th

Interplast, WA Cord Blood Bank, and Polio Eradication
Time is running out to Register…
And raise funds for your club for Rotary projects
The ROTARY W.A, BANKWEST TOWER STAIR CLIMB CHALLENGE
is not that far away…on Sunday October 4th 2009
If you and your club were part of last year’s fun and fitness BankWest Stair Climb Challenge…Thank you so much for helping Rotary W.A to raise over $111,000
for its local and overseas projects!
The clubs involved are all still smiling about that!
Don’t forget all of the fund-raising dollars raised by climbers
associated with your club are credited to your club as donations to the Rotary projects
Don’t Miss Out on this easy fund raiser! -
get your members, friends, relatives, local clubs and schools to register now
and join us next weekend
If your club wasn’t a part of this great, high profile community event last year…
Don’t miss out on the fun and frivolity this time!
As well as taking part in the climb and raising money
on behalf of your club for Rotary projects,
all registered climbers will receive a free ride on the Perth Ferris Wheel,
on the day of the climb.
Now that should make you all smile.
Spread The Word Now...Before it’s too late
Get individuals or get teams together climbing for your club
in this high-rise fun raising and fund-raising venture.
There is not a lot of time left for your club to take advantage
of this great opportunity so start in preparing
and practising for the big day on Sunday October 4th.
Spring Into Action
So step up now and and get people to register online nominating your club
and open a fund raising sponsor page.
Check out our websitehttp://mailbuild.millstream.com.au/t/r/l/dillti/l/o
Find out how to climb on board for this year’s challenge.
Or Contact PDG Brian Guest 0418 901 164

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Rotarian Bio

Irene Sprigg
President of the Rotary Club of Mount Barker
Joined Rotary......................... November 2006
Relationship Status…............ Currently single and staying that way!
Children .................................. Davin, Glynn, Tamara
Classification ........................... Retail Management
Fav holiday destination ............ Kotakinabalo, Malaysia
Favourite drink ....................... Coffee
Famous person or celebrity to dine with ........ Kevin Rudd
If I could change one thing about Rotary
I would make it more relaxed and relevant.

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TWELFTH ANNUAL “DR KEN COLLINS’ ADDRESS”
PROMOTING THE ROTARY FOUNDATION
16TH NOVEMBER 2009
The Dr Ken Collins’ Address has been an annual Rotary International (RI)
event in Western Australia for the past eleven years.
The purpose of the Address has always been to provide
a venue for International speakers to update Western Australian Rotarians
and their partners about our Rotary charity – The Rotary Foundation
and to give insights into the future of the Foundation and Rotary in general.
There has been a tradition of having very high profile
International Rotarians as keynote speakers for each
of the previous Dr Ken Collins’ Addresses.
The speaker for the 2009 Address improves on that tradition.
This year the keynote speaker will be Rotary International President John Kenny.
The support speaker will be the Hon. Justice Robert Nicholson,
retired Federal Court Judge and former Rotary Foundation Ambassadorial Scholar.
The venue selected for this year’s Address is the Golden Nugget Room, Gloucester Park.
Please promote this most prestigious event with your Club members.
Please bear in mind that the Address is open to Rotarians
and their guests/partners in the three WA Districts, so early bookings are advised.
For any further information about the Address, please contact Past District Governor Eli Quartermaine – contact details are below.
Your Club is very welcome to make a “Club” booking,
but it is really important the names of the people attending are provided.
Further information will be forthcoming re electronic payment however
D9450 require definite names with payment by Nov 4th 2009.
Past District Governor Eli L Quartermaine
Telephone/Fax: (08) 9447 8822
Mobile: 0431 985 411
Email: qmaine@hotlinks.net.au
Address: 8 MacNab Rise, Duncraig
WA 6023, Australia.

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The Grerat Australian Bike Ride is in Adelaide this weekend
and leave today [27th] for the final stage to Melbourne arriving on October 10th


Stage 8 riders after arriving in Adelaide

Stage 8 map
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Rotary Club of Willetton

Dear Rotarians,
The Rotary Club of Willetton will be running a wine sale fund raiser again this year.
The wines will be selected following a wine tasting to be held on 2nd October 2009

at the LA VIGNA PREMIUM WINE STORE in Mt Lawley.

The proprietor always gives generously of his time,

extensive knowledge and his resources;

and ensures the wines chosen for sale are of great quality and competitively priced.
The wines selected and their price will be advised

when they go on sale on Monday 9th November 2009.
The sale closes four weeks later on Friday 4th December 2009.
Orders will be available for collection on Saturday 12th December 2009.
Many thanks.
David Honeychurch
Secretary
Rotary Club of Willetton
Phone [H] 9535 5336

Mobile 0421 972 099

Email davidh17@bigpond.com

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Rotary International News
17 September 2009

RI President John Kenny has established his membership goals.

Districts that achieve these goals can earn a certificate signed by RI President John Kenny.

Clubs can earn a certificate signed by RI President John Kenny

by meeting his membership goals for 2009-10.

The top 10 clubs and top 10 districts, as determined by RI,

will also be acknowledged onstage at the 2010 convention in Montréal, Québec, Canada.

To meet Kenny's membership goals, clubs need to achieve the following:

A minimum net increase of one member
A minimum retention rate of 80 percent

and two of the items below:

Increased percentage of qualified women

Increased percentage of qualified younger professionals (under age 50)

Induction of at least one RI or Rotary Foundation program alumna/alumnus

Increased diversity of membership (e.g., classification, gender, age, ethnicity)

Achievement of club goals will be certified by the district governor.

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Kenny's goals for districts are:
A minimum net increase of one member in each existing club
A minimum retention rate of 80 percent in each existing club
A minimum of one or two new clubs organized

Clubs should submit their results to their district governor by 15 May.

Districts should certify the results and submit them to RI,

along with their district results, by 22 May.

Certification forms will be available on www.rotary.org at a later date.

All clubs and districts that reach these membership goals

will receive a certificate signed by Kenny.

From this pool, RI will determine the top 10 clubs and top 10 districts

(not more than one club or one district per zone)

showing the highest percentage net increase in membership,

to be acknowledged onstage at the Montréal convention.

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This weeks Quiz

Last weeks answer

Q.........What does D9450 and D9460 have that D9470 hasn't?

A.........a coastline or coastal Rotary Club

Lee Mackin from the Rotary Club of Esperance Bay

was the first email received with the correct answer.

The scratchies have been posted to his clubs PO Box

For a chance to win this week

In what year did Paul Harris pass away and how old was he??
The first correct email philco@iinet.net.au will win
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District Calendar

October 1st .... Thursday.... Rotary Club of East Perth Police Officer of the Year award
October 3rd .....Saturday.........Rotary Club of Collie Mainpeak Adventure Race

October 4th...... Sunday............. Climb for a Smile
October 21st..... Wednesday ........Rotary Club of Swan Districts Fashion Parade

October 23rd –25th ....................District 9470 Conference

October 24th ....Saturday............ Rotary Club of Cambridge Golf Day

October 25th ......Sunday ............Rotary Club of Margaret River Fun Run

October 25th .....Sunday............ Rotary Club of Matilda Bay Craft and Community Fair

October 25th .....Sunday ............Rotary Club of Hannans Belzano race

October 31st .....Saturday............ Rotary Club of Bridgetown Annual Marathon

November 1st.... Sunday .............Rotary Club of Geraldton Radio Auction

November 9th-15th .....................Rotary Institute [Newcastle]

November 14th... Saturday....... Rotary Club of Cunderdin Craft Day and Kuringal Concert
November 16th .... Monday............. 12th Annual Ken Collins address

March 19th-21st.............................. D9460 Conference Manjimup

April 16th-18th ................................D9450 Conference

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Something to make you Smile

18/2009

News and information for Districts 9450 ,9460, 9470

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President Tom Crawley welcoming new member Patsy Lin

From the clubs 60th birthday celebrations

Left to right

Margaret Simpson, Eli Quartermaine [DG 2007/08]

Geoff Simpson [DG 2009/10] Anne Quartermaine

Sue Rowell [DG 2008/09] Heather Benbow

John Livingstone, Bill Benbow [DG 2005/06]

From the Rotary Club of Subiaco website]

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Rotary Club of Matilda Bay

It’s on again!
Subiaco Craft &
Community Fair
2009 A community project of the

Rotary Club of Matilda Bay

Sunday 25 October
9.00am – 4.00pm

On the UWA Oak Lawn, Crawley
Entry donation: $10 (Adult), $20 (Family)
WA’s biggest outdoor craft fair
WIN A TRIP TO NINGALOO REEF.

SEE COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER GROUP FOR COUPON

• designer arts and crafts
• showcasing West Australian talent
• local, handcrafted quality items
• free parking
Beneficiaries: University Camp for Kids and Rotary Projects

Enquiries, email rc.mb@bigpond.com

Partners......City of Subiaco, University of WA

and Community Newspapers

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Rotarian Bio

Shaun McKeating

Rotary Club of Geraldton
Joined Rotary...........15th June 2005

Married......................Chez

Children.....................Emily. Belinda, Laura

Classification............secondhand Dealership

Favourite Holiday destination....Tasmania

Favourite Drink.......Scotch

Famous person or Celebrity I would like to have dinner with

Ronnie Biggs

If I could change one thing about Rotary

Shorter Meetings

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Do you have any old ties???

Rotary Club of Midland

The Ladies of our Rotarians and Lady-Rotarians

have been quilting madly during the last 6 months

to help the men and women that move to

the St Vincentian House in Woodbridge.
As much as we are looking for fabrics

and wadding we would like to make some special quilts

made out of Men’s Ties.
So now is the time to clean out your Wardrobe

and donate all your old Ties that you will never ever wear again!
Remember if you have not worn it for 1 year you will not
wear it again!!!

Please send the Ties to: Franziska Forrer,

195 Falls Road, Lesmurdie WA 6076
Or call : 0411 727 593 to arrange pick-up!

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Shelter Box got a timely plug in South Surburban edition

of the Community newspaper for the Gosnells area

Thanks to Ron Mildenhall from the Rotary Club of Kenwick

and David Brockway of Shelter box Australia

click to enlarge
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Last week I posed the question

to see if anybody knew what this Rotary Acronymn was

It is Rotarians For Fighting Aids

Rotarians For Fighting AIDS, Inc. was founded by Marion Bunch

(Rotary Club of Dunwoody, GA, USA),

a Rotarian who lost her child to AIDS in 1993.

With the approval of Rotary International’s Board in 2003,

RFFA became the first Rotarian Action Group.
At the request of PRIP Bhichai Rattakul (Thailand) to “help the victims of AIDS,

especially the children, RFFA launched the first project.

The ANCHOR (Africa Network for Children Orphaned and At Risk)

partnership was created including RFFA, HOPE Worldwide,

The Coca-Cola Africa Foundation and Emory University’s School of Public Health.

In four years, ANCHOR has provided care

and support for 91,000 vulnerable children in Africa

through “Orphan Rescue” and “Kidz’s Clubs.”
In 2008 at the invitation of the United States Government,

Rotarians For Fighting AIDS, Inc. joined American business and entertainment giants

in a bold new initiative directed toward providing a vision of Hope

and behavior change creating an AIDS free world.

This “HIV Free Generation” program’s pilot project launched in December, 2008,

in Nairobi, Kenya with program promoting “cool” behaviors

that prevent the transmission of HIV among youth.

As a precursor to the launch, RFFA and Rotary Clubs

and Districts in Nairobi, Georgia USA and Pennsylvania USA

conducted the largest Medical Mission in Rotary history.

Seventy-two medical, dental and optical professionals

and volunteers treated more than 10,000 children and youth

in one ten-day period at three sites in the slums of Nairobi, Kenya.

In 2009, Rotarians, along with education and health care professionals,

conduct programs assisting HIV/AIDS orphans in seven African countries.

If you want to know more or wish to help here is a link to their website

http://www.rffa.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=64&Itemid=76

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The first correct answer received by email was from Di Gilleland

of the Rotary Club of Geraldton.

Congratulations DI.

Your sratchies have been sent to your Rotary clubs PO Box

This weeks question

What does Rotary Districts 9450 and 9460 have that District 9470 hasn't??

Send your answer to philco@iinet.net.au

First correct email to arrive wins

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Rotary Club of Swan Districts

Swan Districts Rotary Ladies
together with Kimbo's Fashions
are proud to present a Fashion Parade
to be held at
Where: Guildford Reception Centre,
Swan Street, Guildford
When: Wednesday, 21 October, 2009
Time: Doors open at 9.30 am
Devonshire Morning Tea
Tickets: $15.00
Door Prize; Raffle prizes
Proceeds go to Cancer Council & Local Charities

Lorna Duffy
3 Parkview Gardens
Helena Valley WA 6056
(Ph) 61 8 9250 3835
(M) 0410 639 471


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Calendar of Events

October 1st Thursday Rotary Club of East Perth Police Officer of the Year award
October 4th Sunday Climb for a Smile

October 21st Wednesday Rotary Club of Swan Districts Fashion Parade
October 23rd –25th District 9470 Conference
October 24th Saturday Rotary Club of Cambridge Golf Day
October 25th Sunday Rotary Club of Margaret River Fun Run
October 25th Sunday Rotary Club of Matilda Bay Craft and Community Fair
October 25th Sunday Rotary Club of Hannans Belzano race
October 31st Saturday Rotary Club of Bridgetown Annual Marathon
November 1st Sunday Rotary Club of Geraldton Radio Auction
November 9th-15th Rotary Institute [Newcastle]
November 14th Saturday Rotary Club of Cunderdin Craft Day and Kuringal Concert
March 19th-21st D9460 Conference Manjimup
April 16th-18th D9450 Conference

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17/2009



News and Information D9450, D9460, D9470



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IT'S ONLY 4 WEEKS AWAY!
Time is running out to Register…
And raise funds for your club for Rotary projects

The ROTARY W.A, BANKWEST TOWER
STAIR CLIMB CHALLENGE
Is not that far away…
on Sunday October 4th 2009.
Last year’s stair climb was a towering success,

which far exceeded our highest expectations.

Climbers helped raise over $111,000 last year!

If you and your club were part of last year’s

fun and fitness BankWest Stair Climb Challenge…
Thank you so much for helping Rotary W.A to raise over $111,000

for its local and overseas projects!
The clubs involved are all still smiling about that!

Don’t forget all of the fund-raising dollars raised by climbers

associated with your club are credited to your club as donations to the Rotary projects
Don’t Miss Out on this easy fund raiser! -

get your members, friends, relatives, local clubs and schools to register now

and join us in just 4 weeks time.

Time is running out so don’t miss out on the chance to join us
in just 4 weeks time.
Help us to reach even greater heights this year

and to put a smile on the faces of the hundreds who will benefit from your efforts.
If your club wasn’t a part of this great, high profile community event last year…
Don’t miss out on the fun and frivolity this time!
As well as taking part in the climb and raising money

on behalf of your club for Rotary projects,

all registered climbers will receive a free ride on the Perth Ferris Wheel,

on the day of the climb.

Now that should make you all smile.

Spread The Word Now...Before it’s too late

This is a great opportunity for clubs to raise their donations this year for Polio Eradication,

The Cord Blood Bank

and Interplast.
Get with the spirit of the occasion, start spreading the word far and wide.
Get individuals or get teams together climbing for your club in this high-rise fun raising and fund-raising venture.
There is not a lot of time left for your club to take advantage

of this great opportunity so start in preparing

and practising for the big day on Sunday October 4th.

Spring Into Action

So step up now and and get people to register online nominating your club

and open a fund raising sponsor page.

Check out our website
http://mailbuild.millstream.com.au/t/r/l/dillti/l/o
Find out how to climb on board for this year’s challenge.

In the meantime… .. Keep Smiling!

Supporting

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Interplast

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Rotarian Bio

Lorraine Horsley....Rotary Club of Hannans [Kalgoorlie]
Joined Rotary...........................1994

Married.....................................Geoff

Children....................................Jessica, Kyal, Christian,Matthew,Hannah

Classification............................Literacy Education

If I could change one thing about Rotary

I like it the way it is , or maybe a few Champagne Breakfasts

Favourite Holiday destination.....Gold Coast

Favourite Drink........................Champagne

Person or celebrity I would like to have dinner with

Enid Blyton or Albert Einstein

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Rotary Club of Harvey

IN six years the annual Rotary-Lions South West Bike Trek

has raised more than $240,000 for research into children’s leukaemia

and cancer at the Princess Margaret Hospital research laboratory.
The trek is on again this year from October 26-31.
Rotary and Lions clubs throughout the region will be uniting for the cause.
This year’s target will be to pass the $300,000 mark.
Some major events have been planned in association with the trek.
The South Bunbury Rotary Club will be putting on a gala variety show

at the Bunbury Entertainment Centre on October 24

featuring more than 20 acts involving some 200 performers.
It will be a huge show and tickets are now on sale for $30 each at the centre

or online at www.bunburyentertainment.com.
Events are also happening in each town as the trek passes through.
Pinjarra Rotary Club will be holding a reception for riders at Fairbridge Farm on October 26.
The Harvey Rotary and Lions Clubs will be combining for a dinner

with the riders at the Harvey Masonic Lodge on October 27.
Street and business collections will take place in Waroona on October 27

and Margaret River on October 30.
A joint Bunbury Rotary Clubs dinner will be held at the Sanctuary Golf resort on October 28.
And a big finale is being planned by the Augusta Lions Club on October 31.
More than 50 riders will join the trek at various points along the route

which starts at the Mandurah Civic Centre on October 26

and traverses during the week through Pinjarra, Waroona, Harvey, Binningup,

Bunbury, Capel, Busselton, Margaret River and Augusta.

AMP Foundation has kick-started the trek with a matching donation of $10,000

and $1,500 was raised from a street stall in Harvey recently
Thanks Ken Utting

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Rotary Club of Collie

The Mainpeak Collie Adventure Race (previously known as the Mainpeak Collie Marathon)

is held on the first Saturday after the October long weekend,

against a backdrop of the the picturesque countryside,

river and bushland of the Collie River Valley.

The race is a relay which starts and finishes at the Collie Showground;

participation is invited from individuals or teams.
The stages are:
A 27km road bike race to Collie Power Station and return,
A 15km horse circuit through bushland south east of Collie (optional),
A 10 km canoe paddle along the Collie River from the Showground to Minninup Pool,
A 1km swim in the Collie River at Minninup Pool,
A 25km mountain bike circuit into jarrah forest north west of Minninup Pool,
A 10km footrace alongside the Collie Golf Course and the banks of the Collie River,

back to the Showground.
Rotary Club of Collie [website]
Click on the Rotary Club of Collie's website and go to the Mainpeak Collie Adventure Race link, and here you will find a bundle of information about the event

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Rotary Club of Bentley/Curtin

Pictured L-R
Residential College manager Graeme Cooper,

Honorary Rotarian Ron Letch

Winner Amy Welsh

New Generations Director Michelle Webster
September 7th saw the 16th presentation of the Ron Letch Award
The award commenced in 1994 just after the completion
of Stage 1 of the College and in the year Ron Letch
was President of the club.
Currently there are 96 students in years 8 to 12 at the college
from all over Western Australia.
65 of these students attend Kent Street High School and
16 attend Como Secondary College with the remainder
spread around nearby high schools.

The criteria for the award are
Open to all students at the College
Attitude of candidate towards peers and Staff
Helpfulness to others
Room consistently high standard of neatness and cleanliness
Neat and Tidy personal appearance
Demonstrated care and concern for other residents
Commitment to their course inspiring to other students
Appreciation of boundaries set by the college

Amy Welsh was named as the recipient.
Amy gave a short speech thanking the staff, the club
and her fellow students.

Amy is from the Esperance Region


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Rotary is full of acronymns

Here is a new one

Do you know what it is????

The first person to email me with the correct answer will win a couple of scratchies

Send answer to philco@iinet.net.au

sorry only for Australian readers

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R.I. Convention

2010 RI Convention in Montréal, Québec, Canada, 20-23 June
Sophisticated yet friendly, Montréal offers an ideal setting

for Rotarians to gather at the 2010 RI Convention.

More than 80 nationalities and ethnic groups reside in Montréal.

In addition, it is also the largest francophone city outside of Paris,

making it the most bilingual metropolis in North America.

Register early now for “An International Experience”

and to receive the best rates and accommodations.
Go to the convention and experience the fellowship of Rotary at an international level -
please visit the rotary.org RI Convention pages for links


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Calendar of Events
September 18th-20th .................... RYPEN D9470

October 1st............. Thursday ...... Rotary Club of East Perth
............................................. Police Officer of the Year award

October 3rd............Saturday Rotary Club of Collie...Mainpeak Adventure Race
October 4th........... Sunday ............Climb for a Smile

October 23rd –25th ...................... District 9470 Conference

October 24th .......... Saturday........ Rotary Club of Cambridge Golf Day

October 25th .......... Sunday ......... Rotary Club of Margaret River Fun Run

October 25th ......... Sunday ......... Rotary Club of Matilda Bay Craft and Community Fair

October 25th.......... Sunday............ Rotary Club of Hannans Belzano race

October 26th-31st Rotary Club of Harvey/Lions...South West Bike Trek

October 31st.......... Saturday......... Rotary Club of Bridgetown Annual Marathon

November 1st......... Sunday............ Rotary Club of Geraldton Radio Auction

November 9th-15th ...................... Rotary Institute [Newcastle]

November 14th .... Saturday......... Rotary Club of Cunderdin Craft Day and Kuringal Concert

March 19th-21st ............................ D9460 Conference Manjimup
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Hows this for a Welcome sign

Humour

16/2009



News and Information from D9450, D9460, D9470

Rotarian Bio

Laurie Glossop....Rotary Club of Western Endeavour

Joined Rotary......................2003

Married.................................Mary

Children..................................Mark and Scott

Classification...........................Occupational Health

If you could change one thing about Rotary

More emphasis on attracting younger members

Favourite Holiday destination

Central [Outback] Australia

Famous person or celebrity Iwould/ve like to have dinner with

Albert Einstein

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The Rotary Club of Ascot

Congratulations to two recipients of Paul Harris Fellows

PP Rosslyn McLernon with DG Ian Jones

Rotarian Beverley Poor with PDG Hugh Langridge
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Riders at Mount Barker

From Susan Plewright Secretary Rotary Club of Mount Barker

Hi Phil
Thanks for the tree announcement. We sold heaps.
Just thought I’d send you a pic of the other event here

and that was the bike riders in Barker weekend before last.
Our President Irene Sprigg (third from left) looks resplendent in her Docker’s jersey

and Past President Bill Hollingworth (fourth from right)

would just like everyone to know his legs are that colour all year round.
I’m sorry I don’t know the other people
But as you can see all looked gorgeous.

Susan


President Irene

Leaving McDonalds in Kalgoorlie

As of today[Sunday 6th] the riders are east of Baledonia and into Day 169


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Rotary Club of Bridgetown

Annual Marathon Saturday October 31st

ARE YOU PART OF THIS FANTASTIC EVENT?
The Blackwood Marathon is a relay race held annually on the last Saturday of October.

It was originally a vision that some members of the Bridgetown Rotary Club

had in 1979 as a way for the town to celebrate Western Australia’s 150th Anniversary.

From humble beginnings, of just 54 teams (220 competitors),

it has grown from strength to strength and now boasts over 750 competitors,

including many iron-men and iron-women.

The Blackwood Marathon is a unique event and has attracted many top athletes.
The competitors enter this event in teams comprising of 5 members, or iron-men.

A runner, a canoeist, a swimmer, an equestrian and a cyclist.

The race begins in the town of Boyup Brook and finishes in Bridgetown

after journeying around 60kms through some of Western Australia’s

most picturesque countryside of the Blackwood River Valley.
The relay begins with the running leg.

A 12km course, along bitumen and gravel roads that take the competitors

from Boyup Brook to the Blackwood River.

At the end of the running leg, the team number,

which is on a bib worn by the competitor,

is handed to the canoeist who begins their journey of 8.5km.

The course is mostly open water,

with some narrow sections of running water over rocks or downed trees.

The canoe leg finishes at Jayes Bridge.

The race is then suspended while all the competitors

and their supporters come together for a picnic lunch and a swapping of stories.

At the end of the lunch break the swimmers begin their leg

in the order that the canoeists arrived at Jayes Bridge.

The swimmers have a distance of approximately 1km before running up the riverbank,

where they are handed their team number.

This is then passed to the equestrian who begins their leg of the race.

The 16km horse course takes part on gravel roads, through lush green paddocks

and along the side of the Blackwood River.

The course is quite undulating with several challenging hills that does require a fit,

well trained horse if the team does not wish to be vetted out.

Teams are vetted out if, 30 minutes after finishing their leg,

the horse’s heartbeat does not return to below 60 beats/min.

Horse riders pass their team numbers onto the last team competitor.

Then the final leg 22km course with some challenging hills

takes the race into the town of Bridgetown.

The course is along bitumen except for the first 50m

and the final 200m which is a gravel track that takes competitors onto

the trotting track for a lap to the finish line.
The race concludes at the Bridgetown Sports Ground

where everyone meets for food, drinks and the presentations.

There is a variety of foods on offer

and of course a bar to help you celebrate a successful day.

This time is often the hi-light of many people’s day.

While waiting for all teams to finish and the timing to be completed,

everyone has time to socialise and spin a few yarns of their day.
Once all the teams have completed the race,

the timers begin the task of collating all the data collected by computers,

which then sorts out the winners and place getters of the many divisions.

After presentations, each team receives a time sheet

which informs the team of their final placing.

The time sheet also gives the placing of the team after each individual team member’s leg

and also the place of each competitor within their leg.
The Blackwood Marathon is a great day for all, competitors, supporters and spectators.

Some teams enter to be highly competitive

but many teams come back year after year simply to be part of this great day,

to catch up with friends

and enjoy the tranquil beauty of the country that is the South West.
This highly organised and superbly run event is a credit to the Bridgetown Rotarians,

who are on the Marathon committee,

and the many volunteers who ensure the day always runs like clockwork.

For more information visit theevent@mccays.com.au or browse the Rotary link on the right hand side of this blog

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Rotary Club of Thornlie

The Rotary Club of Thornlie has as its main fundraiser, the local Bring and Buy second-hand market held at Centro Shopping Centre Maddington.
The Club has successfully run this every Sunday morning for over 20 years and the funds generated have been used in many projects in the clubs area as well as internationally.
The Market is held every Sunday – Except Christmas day and New years day
The market is located in the car park at the Centro Maddington Shopping centre

– Burslem Drive Maddington
The Market operates between the hours of 06.00 and 11.00 hrs
Buyers and sellers are admitted at the same time
Toilet facilities are available after 06.00 hrs
Sellers are charges at the following rates which is collected from the sellers at approximately

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RAWCS [Rotary Australia World Community Service]
Fund Raising Walks

After the inaugural RAWCS fundraising walk on the Kokoda last year

the intention is to extend the opportunity for further participation
RAWCS is pleased to announce two walks to encourage Rotarians, family members

and Friends of Rotary to give consideration to being part of these walks

Walk 1---Kokoda---K2

13th-24th September 2009---Owens Corner to Kokoda
This walk traces the steps of the Australian forces through the Owen Stanley Ranges
Team Leader PDG Bob Sydes [03 6344 9559[ rbsydes@bigpond.com or for further information refer to http://www.kokodaspirit.com/

Walk 2…. Sandakan Death March..S2
19TH-29TH May 2010
This walk provides the option of walking all the way, part walk/part bus or using bus transport all the way.
The Sandakan-Ranau walk follows in the steps of the POWs who were force-marched three times between January and June 1945
Team Leader PDG Lou Johnson [03 6344 5014] marlou@tassie.net.com
For further details refer to http://www.sandakan-deathmarch.com/

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The Rotary Foundation 2008

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Rotary International expenses 2008


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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Date September 5th ....... Saturday.......... Presidents meeting D9470
September 9th ...... Wednesday ..... Rotary Club of Rossmoyne $10,000 raffle draw
September 12th ...... Saturday........ Storm the Stage semi finals
September 13th-20th ..................... Rotary Awareness Week
September 15th...... Tuesday ........ Presidents meeting D9450
September 18th-20th .................... RYPEN D9470
October 1st............. Thursday ...... Rotary Club of East Perth

............................................. Police Officer of the Year award

October 4th........... Sunday ............Climb for a Smile
October 23rd –25th ...................... District 9470 Conference
October 24th .......... Saturday........ Rotary Club of Cambridge Golf Day
October 25th .......... Sunday ......... Rotary Club of Margaret River Fun Run
October 25th ......... Sunday ......... Rotary Club of Matilda Bay Craft and Community Fair
October 25th.......... Sunday............ Rotary Club of Hannans Belzano race
October 31st.......... Saturday......... Rotary Club of Bridgetown Annual Marathon
November 1s......... Sunday............ Rotary Club of Geraldton Radio Auction
November 9th-15th ...................... Rotary Institute [Newcastle]
November 14th .... Saturday......... Rotary Club of Cunderdin Craft Day and Kuringal Concert
March 19th-21st ............................ D9460 Conference Manjimup

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Smile!!!!