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Rotary International News -- 22 July 2010

Rotary International continues to receive notice of e-mail

phishing scams targeting Rotarians.
One such scam claims that the recipient has been selected

in a raffle for a prize and the recipient's contact information is needed.

Another scam still circulating claims that a deceased Rotarian

has left money to the e-mail recipient

to be donated to philanthropic efforts.

The sender, who claims to be the executor of the will,

then asks for the recipient’s personal information,

including a copy of the individual’s passport and driver’s license,

in order to claim the inheritance.

- Here is an example of one scam that is circulating:
Last and Final Notification of Bequest.

Congratulation!

On behalf of the Trustees and Executor of the estate

of Late Rotarian Mark Andreoni

I write to notify you that my late client made

you a beneficiary to the bequest sum of Ten Million US Dollars

in the codicil to his will and last testament.
My client decided to bequeath his estate to a fellow member of Rotary Club

with a good track record.

Rotarian Mark Andreoni (late) before his demise has no child

nor wife to bequeath his estate to.

In view of that, RotarianMark Andreoni (late),

made you a beneficiary in his will.

Rotarian Mark Andreoni,died on 14th day February 2006 after a brief illness.

Until his death he was consultant to several oil and gas industries.

He had a sojourn in the United States and so many other countries

before he came to Cairn Energy PLCan oil and gas exploration

and production company based in the United Kingdom.

MyClient, Rotarian Mark Andreoni was the president

of Rotary Club of ABINGDON-ENGLAND,with club number: 0000039890,

District: 1180, he was a dedicated christian and a philantropist .
This bequest is to support your activities,humanitarian services

and help to the less-privileged.
Please if you receive this email as expected,

you should endeavor to get back to meas soon as possible

to enable me conclude my legal duty,

you should forward along your current telephone and fax numbers,

your current occupation, age and mailing address.

Also to be sent to me is the biodata page of your international passport

or drivers licence as a proper identification.
Once again, I congratulate you for this is a significant honor indeed.

Yours Sincerely,

Barrister Dezi Daniel (Sectional Head)

Probate and Bequest Division

For: TRAVERS ROLAND BRAITHWAITE & PARTNERS

Please note that RI does not solicit funds through e-mail,

nor does it ask that personal information be updated

by e-mail or other electronic means.

RI encourages Rotarians to avoid becoming victims of these scams

by deleting any e-mail that appears suspicious.


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2011
21-25 May - RI Convention New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
2012
06-09 May - RI Convention Bangkok, Thailand
2013
23-26 June - RI Convention Lisbon, Portugal
2014
01-04 June - RI Convention Sydney, Australia

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Indigenous Health Scholarships




Western Australia


Marlene Sykes..................... Curtin University
Indigenous Community Health................. Sponsorship is Available
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-Margaret Anne Martin .......Curtin University
Midwifery
Rotary clubs of Cockburn and Applecross
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Krystal Cotterill.....................Curtin University
Physiotherapy
Rotary Clubs of Boulder/ Mundaring
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Mary Lane....................Notre Dame University
Nursing
Woodside Energy

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Daniel Hunt..........................University of WA
Medicine and Surgery
Rotary Clubs of Boulder/ Mundaring
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Chantel Thorn.................University of WA
Dentistry
Rotary Club of Ascot
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Terrence Morich......................University of WA
Indigenous Community Health
Rotary Club of Willetton
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If your club would like to sponsor or part sponsor
in helping a student become an indigenous Health Worker
please contact Western Region co-ordinator PDG Phil Cordery philco@iinet.net.au

Scholarships are valued at $5000 per year
$2500 from a Rotary Club or combined clubs
and $2500 from the Commonwealth and State Governments


Curtin University

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I have had a longstanding desire to return to the goldfields
where I can use my skills as a physiotherapist
to provide much needed services to remote communities
and the Indigenous populations.
Having lived in Leonora my entire life,
I have seen first hand the hardship that many Indigenous Australians
experience due to diseases or disabling accidents.
My family and my Aboriginal background are well known
throughout the Goldfields.
Most have watched me grow up and have seen the journey I have made
in pursuing my studies.
I understand and speak some of the Wongutha language
and have always been seen as a leader among my peers
and the local community.
This puts me in a position where I inflict valuable changes
within theAboriginal Community
My commitment to my community, my people
and the respect I have towards my Aboriginal heritage would be essential
and I strongly feel that I’ll be able to improve
Indigenous health as a physiotherapist
Krystall Cotterill
Curtin University..Physiotherapy

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CLUB CHANGEOVERS


Rotary Club of Cockburn
Outgoing President Kaye Southern welcomes President Larry Wale


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Rotary Club of Attadale
New President Rod Rate and Yvonne

ed.. Rod Rate was my Phys Ed teacher at Albany Senior High School in 196....

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Rotary Club of Wyalkatchem

PDG Ian Jones inducts Julian Goldacre

President Julian with his partner Mary D'Cruz

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Welcome to New Members

Rotary Club of Freshwater Bay

PRID Ken Collins and President Simone Carot Collins welcome Michael O'Hara


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Rotary Club of Booragoon

New Member Glynis Armstrong is inducted into the club



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Rotary Club of Ballajura/Malaga

Rotary Club of Ballajura-Malaga Annual Fair is on again!

The Rotary Club of Ballajura-Malaga is holding its Annual Fair

on Sunday 22rd August 2010.
The Fair is designed to give enjoyment to the whole family

with multicultural displays,dancing, clowns, fair ground activities,

craft, food & novelty stalls & more.
Admission to the fair is by gold coin donation,
and proceeds made by the Rotary Club though entry

& the sale of bays
will go towards community projects.
Non-stop entertainment including local school bands,

choirs, dance troupes, gymnasts, martial art displays.
Nitro-powered remote control car competition
and much more plus a large number of craft

and food stalls are expected
to attract a large crowd on the day.
Venue: Ballajura Community College Oval
Corner of Illawarra Cres & Cassowary Drv

Ballajura W.A.
Times: 10am to 3.30pm
Contact: Dale Chaplin 0417 945 419

or Gary Faas 08 9342 5822
Email: fair@ballajurarotary.info



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Rotary Club of Bentley/Curtin

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Rotary Club of Byford and Districts

click flyer to enlarge


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Rotary Club of Kenwick

article from community newspaper "Comment News"


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Rotary Club of Geraldton

Guest Speaker for the evening was our Community Service Director

Derek Fraser " AKA Mid Night Oil front man Peter Garrett".
Derek gave us a good insight into the operation

of a Hospital Emergency Department (ED)

and the processes in place to ensure we the public receive

the best available response when we require their service



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Rotary Club of Bunbury

Welcome back from Rotary International Convention

in Montreal to Ray and Faye Lewis.
Past President John Thomson welcomed them back

and took the opportunity to make note of Ray's contribution

to Rotary and to this Club over the previous Rotary Year.

PP John particularly noted the help that Ray had been to him

in matters of Rotary during his term as President.


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Rotary Club of Southern Districts

Die hard Docker fan PP Doug Parker

also pictured Gordon Hamilton [left] PDG Ron Sloan and a club visitor

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Rotary Club of Hannans

Trevor Pratt from the Rotary Club of Christchurch West, New Zealand

visited the club during his travels


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Rotary Club of Manjimup

The fire was a popular place before,

during breaks and at the end of the club meeting.
Jodie Barnsley & Judy Brockmann had a difficult task of getting to the fire.

Near the fire and getting warm were Louise Kingston and Richard Doust.

SHANE Porter (left) and treasurer Doug Moyle discuss

the prospect of the exchange student.

The exchange student from Germany will first be staying with Mr and Mrs Porter

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Rotary Club of Applecross

Guest Speaker:

David Maxwell. The Bibbulmun Track is 963Kms long,

starting at Mundaring and finishing at Albany.

There are many sections that can be tackled-whether

by the person enjoying a short stroll through the bush,

or longer for the more adventurous.

David showed a short DVD and a number of photos showing the beautiful scenery

as well as unusual sights to be encountered.

He showed the type of equipment required for those

attempting the longer hauls.

People from all over Australia and parts of the world are walking the Track.

A very interesting and inspiring talk

A wonderful part of our great WA.

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Rotary Club of Cockburn

Lucy Kirwan-Ward is off to Papua New Guinea to help local juveniles

Rev Sealin Garlett receiving a helping hand to support and guide local
indigenous youth



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Rotary Club of Belmont

A past member of the Belmont Club, Chris Davies

is made the 73rd President of the Rotary Club of Picton,

District 9970, in New Zealand.

A very special delivery for PP Geoff & Carole Lovell..

Grandson Baby Eli Thomas Burns born Sunday 27th June

at King Edward Birthing Centre.
Carole helped with the delivery,

that’s what Nana’s are for !!!!!!


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Rotary Club of Geraldton

Oliver from Belguim, Assistant District Governor Norm De Grussa [Rotary Club of Wanneroo]President Di Gilleland, Outbound student Jane Wade

and Inbound student Esther Guerisse from Belguim

President Di and Esther

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Rotary Club of Bunbury

Mie joins us shortly, arriving in Perth this Friday, 23rd July.
Mie's full name is
Mie Vangsted VRǼNGMOSE
Mie will be with Rob & Alison Irvine for an initial settling in period

and will then go to John & Lynn Thomson
Mie was born in Arhus, Denmark

and she now lives in Middelfart, Den­mark.

She is being sponsored by
the Rotary Club of Middelfart (Club ID 10175),

which is in District 1460.
Mie will hopefully be able to be intro­duced to the Club

at our Meeting on Monday 26 July.


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Rotary Club of Hannans

Brittney Wicksteed our Outbound Youth Exchange Student for 2011.

Brittney goes to school in Perth

She will be coming along and visiting the Club

whenever she is in Kalgoorlie.

Before she leaves to go on exchange Brittney

will be doing a presentation to the Club.

Brittney will be doing her exchange in Italy.

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Rotary Club of Manjimup

The club’s exchange student for 2010/2011 is JULIANE PRINGER

who is arriving on 27 July.

Juliane is 16 years of age (born 26 April 1994).

During her exchange in MJP her English will improve –

not that club members speak good English –

also her social skills will be honed during her 12 month stay in the community.

Effectively she will give something to the community

and in return the community will give to her additional experiences.

Successful Outbound Student Lisa Hercock is off to Belguim early next year

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Watch all of this



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CLUB SNIPPETS

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Rotary Club of Fremantle Port

inducting two new members

Rhonda Williams and Lysbeth Shepherd

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Rotary Club of Pinjarra

Working on project where young people fromFairbridge Farm

will exchange with East Timor

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Rotary Club of Ascot

Australian Golfing Fellowship of Golfing Rotarians

32nd annual Tournament at the Western Australian Golf Club

October 3rd -8th
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Rotary Club of Bunbury / Leschenault

Rotary Club of Bunbury

Rotary Club of Bunbury Central

Rotary Auction Charity Ball

August 14th

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Rotary Club of Southern Districts

Quiz Night

July 30th
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Rotary Club of Geraldton

Radio Auction...October 31st

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Rotary Club of West Perth

is involved with RPH in recycling medical equipment

and has sent containers off to Bangalore India

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The Rotary Club of Boulder
has donated $8,ooo to Southern Cross Care
[formerly Little Sisters of the Poor]

for a new Shower Trolley
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Rotary Club of Pinjarra

is hosting a joint meeting with the Rotary Clubs of Armadale

and Byford and Districts on August 5th
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Rotary Club of Freshwater Bay

Sausage Sizzle outside Bunnings on August 28th-

ROTARY CLUB OF BALCATTA

AVON DESCENT

Foster’s Property21 Swan Street Henley Brook

FUNDRAISING MORNING TEA

SUNDAY 8th AUGUST

STARTING 9.30AM

The Rotary Club of Balcatta invites you to come along
and watch participants in the 2010 Avon Descent
on the banks of the above Rotarian’s Alpaca property.
Guests pay an entry fee and receive morning tea, coffee and cakes
and are invited to bring their own barbecue lunch (bbq’s provided)
and drinks if they wish to spend a fun filled
afternoon cheering on the contestants in this challenging race.

TICKETS$10 adult, $5 child, $25 family (1 or more children)

Please remember that the home has large verandahs all around,

so even in the event of rain,

there is no reason why people cannot attend the

FUNDRAISING MORNING TEA

Remember, don’t just bring yourselves,
but encourage family members or friends to accompany you.

All proceeds from this event will be donated to “Wheelchairs for Kids”

(RSVP would be appreciated by Monday 2nd August
in order for the Rotary members Partners
to CATER for the Morning Tea)

Steve & Judy Foster

Ph 9296 4112

Email: fostersr@optusnet.com.au

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Rotary Club of Melville-
ROTARY ART SHOW

Organiser:David Porter

Venue:GARDEN CITY

Location:RIESELY ST, BOORAGOON

Time/Date:8.00am, Sunday, 18 Jul, 2010
Contact David Porter [9457 7035]
for further information and application forms

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Rotary Club of Southern Districts
Guest Speaker Tessa Jupp

Tessa is the CEO of Post Polio Network
Tessa Jupp spoke on the personal angle

and talked about the after effects of Polio on those it left behind.
There have been 3 epidemics in WA – 1948, 1951 and 1955

Each of these left victims.

The 1955 outbreak affected 6000 Western Australians
Polio doesn’t differentiate – it hits all walks of life
There was also rush for a vaccine in the early 50’s

and haste bought problems where some patients contracted

the disease as a direct result of the vaccination
The oldest Polio Survivor in WA was currently 105 and going well.

The last reported case as a 59 year old female

who contracted the disease in 1995.

There have been 5 cases since 1980.

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ROTARY CLUB BIRTHDAYS

July 23rd
Rotary Club of Wanneroo [1971]

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August 1st
Rotary Club of Scarborough[1956]
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August 4th
Rotary Club of Swan Districts [1949]
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August 5th
Rotary Club of Victoria Park [1948]
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August 7th
Rotary Club of Thornlie [1982]
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August 24th
Rotary Club of Melville [1959]
Rotary Club of Bunbury Central [1978]

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August 30th

Rotary Club of Northam [1946]


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TRI DISTRICT CALENDAR

July 30th.........Friday...............Rotary Club of Southern Districts Quiz Nite

August 7th....Saturday ...Rotary Club of Bentley/Curtain belly dancers fund raiser

August 8th.........Sunday......Rotary Club of Balcatta Avon Descent morning tea

August 14th...............Saturday...............Rotary Clubs of Bunbury Charity Auction Ball

August 21st........Saturday....Rotary Club of Byford Mix and Mingle
August 22nd.....Sunday.....Rotary Club of Ballajura/Malaga Community Fair

October 3rd-8th............Rotary Club of Ascot Golfing Rotarians Tournament
October 24th-29th..............International Fellowship of Cricketing RotariansFestival@ Lillac Hill
October 31st..............Sunday..............Rotary Club of Mosman Park John Hughes "Big Walk"

October 31st........Sunday................Rotary Club of Matilda Bay Subiaco Craft and Community Fair

October 31st.............Sunday.............Rotary Club of Geraldton Radio Auction
November 29th...........Monday.......Annual Dr Ken Collins address @ Gloucester Park

December 3rd -5th.....................Rotary Institute [Perth]

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"Quote of the Week"

SMILE!!!!!!!!

Bubba and Billy Bob
While Bubba and Billy Bob were in the local Wal-Mart,

they de­cided to get in on the weekly charity raffle.
They bought five tickets each at a dollar a pop.

The following week, when the raffle was drawn,

each had won a prize.
Billy Bob won 1st place; a years supply of gourmet spaghetti sauce

and extra long spaghetti.
Bubba won 6th prize;

a toilet brush.
About a week or so had passed when the men met back at Wal-Mart.
Bubba asked Billy Bob how he liked his prize,

to which Billy Bob replied,
"Great!, I love spaghetti!"
Billy Bob asked Bubba,

"How 'bout you, how's the toilet brush?”
"Not so good," replied Bubba,

"I reckon I'm gonna go back to paper."

Taken from the Bunbury Bully


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A flying saucer landed at a gas station on a lonely country road.

The two space aliens inside seemed completely unconcerned about detection;

in fact, the letters "UFO" were emblazoned in big, bold letters

on one side of their shiny craft.

As the station owner stood and gawked in silence, paralyzed with shock,

his young blonde attendant nonchalantly filled up the tank

and waved to the two aliens as they took off.
"Do you realize what just happened?" the station owner finally uttered.
"Yeah," said the blonde attendant. "So?"
"Didn't you see the space aliens in that vehicle?!"
"Yeah," repeated the blonde attendant. "So?"
"Didn't you see the letters 'UFO' on the side of that vehicle?!"
"Yeah," repeated the blonde attendant. "So?"
"Don't you know what 'UFO' means?!"
The blonde attendant rolled his eyes

. "Good grief, boss!
I've been working here for six years.
Of course I know what 'UFO' means

'Unleaded Fuel Only.'"

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The RI President Ray Klinginsmith’s monthly message
July 2010
Winds of Change
What an amazing world!
Advances in technology are happening so quickly that
they cause constant changes in our businesses and professions.
Yet about one-third of the world’s population is still living
at a subsistence level with little change in their lives.
It is a stark contrast and a cause for concern.
Rotary has both a distinguished heritage and a bright future.
My primary task as president is to enhance the vitality
and viability of Rotary clubs and to enable them
to succeed in the midst of societal changes.
This is an important task because it is the clubs that address
and alleviate the root problems of society
and thereby make the world a better place.
Wind of change was a new and significant phrase
when I was a Rotary Scholar in South Africa in the early 1960s.
It is serendipitous that the phrase that was first publicized
in my host city of Cape Town is now applicable to Rotary
as we contemplate the changes in society that dictate
some corresponding changes in our organization.
The phrase is now better known as winds of change.
We are currently enjoying a culture of innovation at Rotary International.
We have the ability to look at all of our programs
and practices to see if they can be improved,
even as we steadfastly maintain our core values.
I hope many Rotarians will take advantage of this opportunity
to identify and implement improvements
in their clubs and districts as well.
Rotary lives and breathes in our 33,000 clubs,
and it is the clubs that improve lives by
Building Communities – Bridging Continents.
If we succeed in helping clubs to become
Bigger, Better, and Bolder in the next year,
then it will be clear that the best days of Rotary are still ahead.
We are fortunate to be Rotarians!
Together, we can make the world a better place!

taken from the Rotary club of Hannans newsletter

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Club Changeovers

Rotary Club of Batavia Coast

[formerly Geraldton North]

Past President Ken Watkins welcomes incoming President Tom Thuijs


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Rotary Club of Cambridge
Past President Jason King with new President Bill Richardson



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Rotary Club of East Perth
Outgoing PresidentCharlie Russo welcomes President Mike Penny


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Rotary Club of Booragoon

President Steve Coady with Past President Kasun Wijayamanna


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Paul Harris Fellows

During her official visit to the Rotary Club of Southern Districts,

District Governor Marilyn Barton presented Past Presidents

of the former Rotary Clubs of Thornlie and Maddington with PHF's

Past President of Maddington

Dawn Gregson

Past President of Thornlie Mike Raspa


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Ambassadorial Scholar

Ambassadorial Scholar Claire Litton [USA] will be interviewed
on the Jenny Seaton Radio show on Monday July 19th

Claire will speak about Rotary ,her scholarship and her Rotary
Foundation fund raiser on August 7th

Tune in to Curtin FM 100.1 at 12.20pm

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Around the Clubs


Rotary Club of Southern Districts

New Member Guliz Ursavas pictured with her husband Emre

was inducted last week
Guliz emigrated from Turkey where she was a member of Rotaract

and now,

having settled in the Thornlie Area,

has decided to continue her Rotary activities by joining Southern Districts


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“If we want to see another century of Rotary,

we must make Rotary more attractive to young people.

Many young people share our beliefs.

To get them involved in Rotary,

we must concentrate on activities that capture their attention

, so they are willing to make commitment.
It is not the responsibility of young people to come to our clubs.

It is ours to invite them.”
Address to 1994 Rotary Convention Taiperi, Taiwan
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Taken from the Rotary Club of Corrigin newsletter

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PROBUS

My role as Rotary District 9470 Probus Chairman

has concluded with the amalgamation of the new Rotory Districts.

I have enjoyed my role and have been able,

with the assistance of three Rotary Clubs in 9470,

namely, Byford Rotary Club, Darling Range Rotary Club

and recently Rotary Club of York, now Canning Brdge

in assisting me to form three new Probus Club.,

For those three years I was on the 9470

District Community ServiCe Committee.
I wish to thank those Rotary Clubs for their help.

As we know, Probus is a Community Service Program

and I have done my best to get the message across.

It was disappointing, when I took over this job in July, 2007.,

I contacted, 17 Rotary Clubs in 9470 and received two replys.
During the three years,

I was on the Committee of the Perth Rendezvous Committee.

At the time I was a member of the Victoria Park Rotary Club

and was given leave of absence to work on this committee.

which was most appreciated.
In January, 2010. I decided to leave Victoria Park Rotary

and transfered to Rossmoyne Rotary Club,
I am now on the Committee of the Probus Association of WA
Once again thank you to those Rotary Clubs which supported me in my Role,

as Rotary Probus District Chairman,
Yours in Rotary,
Bill Lake
Rossmoyne Rotary Club


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Coming soon!!!!!!

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Rotary Club of Northam

Roadwise Officer spoke recently at Northam

Pictured here with President Ian Gibbs


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Rotary Club of Booragoon

Tom Pearson
The George Sipman Award

was introduced by the Club
back in 1991 to honour the Booragoon member

who, in the opinion of the incumbent president,

made the most significant and unsung contribution

during his or her year.
The award was named after George Sipman,

who had just stepped down after six years of untiring

and uncomplaining service as secretary.
The choice of George Sipman Award recipient

is made personally each year by the outgoing president.
It is a measure of the contribution made by the club by
Tom Pearson that this year he has been selected for the
George Sipman Award for an unprecedented fourth time.



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Rotary Club of Geraldton

Farewelling exchange students Antonie and Aimee


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Rotary Club of Freshwater Bay

Took time out to visit Linney's jewellers for a vocational visit



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Rotary Club of Bunbury

Visiting Rotarian Wendy Pollecutt from Madagascar
Wendy is visiting family at Dalyellup and visited us a few weeks back.

Wendy came from South Africa

but is now resi­dent in Nosybe (Noseybay) in Madagascar,

where she is a Member of the local Rotary Club.
Her Club comprises 11 Members of which only three are male

but they are hopeful of increasing their number.
Wendy has just spent time up at Coral Bay and Exmouth and,

as a keen spear fishing and under water photography person,

was very impressed with the Ningaloo Reef and the surrounding country.

She was particularly impressed with the coral,

although we do not have the soft coral because of the environment.

Wendy saw all sorts of fish in­cluding whale sharks,

dugong, manta rays, tiger shark, whales and numerous others.
The friendliness ofpeople she met was so pleasing compared

with other places and she felt safe, even being on her own.

The extensive beaches, compared to the small beach areas

at home were an eye opener.
Madagascar is an island 1600 kilometres North to South

and has a population of 17 mil­lion people.

Poverty is a major problem and the island

has a big problem with defores­tation .


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Rotary Club of Manjimup

Rowena put this in the club newsletter

and I think it has something to do with this

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ROTARY CLUB OF BALCATTA
AVON DESCENT
Foster’s Property
21 Swan Street Henley Brook
FUNDRAISING MORNING TEA
SUNDAY 8th AUGUST
STARTING 9.30AM
The Rotary Club of Balcatta invites you to come along

and watch participants in the 2010 Avon Descent

on the banks of the above Rotarian’s Alpaca property.

Guests pay an entry fee and receive morning tea, coffee and cakes

and are invited to bring their own barbecue lunch (bbq’s provided)

and drinks if they wish to spend a fun filled

afternoon cheering on the contestants in this challenging race.
TICKETS
$10 adult, $5 child, $25 family (1 or more children)
Please remember that the home has large verandahs all around, so even in the event of rain, there is no reason why people cannot attend the
FUNDRAISING MORNING TEA
Remember, don’t just bring yourselves,

but encourage family members or friends to accompany you.
All proceeds from this event will be donated to “Wheelchairs for Kids”
(RSVP would be appreciated by Monday 2nd August

in order for the Rotary members Partners

to CATER for the Morning Tea)
Steve & Judy Foster
Ph 9296 4112
Email: fostersr@optusnet.com.au


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Rotary Club of Melville
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ROTARY ART SHOW
Organiser:
David Porter
Venue:
GARDEN CITY
Location:
RISELY ST, BOORAGOON
Time/Date:
8.00am, Sunday, 18 Jul, 2010
Organiser's Comments:
July 18th to 24th 2010

Contact David Porter [9457 7035]

for further information and application forms.

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CLUB SNIPPETS
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Rotary Club of Fremantle Port
inducting two new members
Rhonda Williams and Lysbeth Shepherd
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Rotary Club of Pinjarra
Working on project where young people from
Fairbridge Farm will exchange with East Timor
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Rotary Club of Manjimup
Successful Outbound Youth Exchange student Lisa Hercock
is off to Belguim early next year
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Rotary Club of Ascot
Australian Golfing Fellowship of Golfing Rotarians
32nd annual Tournamentat the Western Australian Golf Club
October 3rd -8th

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Rotary Club of Bunbury / Leschenault
Rotary Club of Bunbury
Rotary Club of Bunbury Central
Rotary Auction Charity Ball
August 14th
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Rotary Club of Southern Districts
Quiz Night
July 30th

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Rotary Club of GeraldtonRadio Auction...
October 31st
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Rotary Club of West Perth
is involved with RPH in recycling medical equipment
and has sent containers off to Bangalore India
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The Rotary Club of Boulder

has donated $8,ooo to Southern Cross Care

[formerly Little Sisters of the Poor]

for a new Shower Trolley

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ROTARY CLUB BIRTHDAYS

July 23rd

Rotary Club of Wanneroo [1971]
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August 1st

Rotary Club of Scarborough[1956]

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August 4th

Rotary Club of Swan Districts [1949]

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August 5th

Rotary Club of Victoria Park [1948]

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August 7th

Rotary Club of Thornlie [1982]

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August 24th

Rotary Club of Melville [1959]

Rotary Club of Bunbury Central [1978]
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August 30th

Rotary Club of Northam [1946]


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TRI DISTRICT CALENDAR

July 21st..........Wednesday........Rotary Club of Gosnells Xmas in July
July 23rd...........Friday.........Rotary Club of Geraldton Fawlty Towers Theatre Night
July 30th.........Friday...............Rotary Club of Southern Districts Quiz Nite
August 7th....Saturday ...Rotary Club of Bentley/Curtain belly dancers fund raiser
August 14th...............Saturday...............Rotary Clubs of Bunbury Charity Auction Ball
August 21st........Saturday....Rotary Club of Byford Mix and Mingle

October 3rd-8th............Rotary Club of Ascot Golfing Rotarians Tournament

October 24th-29th..............International Fellowship of Cricketing RotariansFestival@ Lillac Hill

October 31st..............Sunday..............Rotary Club of Mosman Park John Hughes "Big Walk"
October 31st........Sunday................Rotary Club of Matilda Bay Subiaco Craft and Community Fair
October 31st.............Sunday.............Rotary Club of Geraldton Radio Auction

December 3rd -5th.....................Rotary Institute [Perth]


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QUOTE OF THE WEEK

SMILE!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The light turned yellow, just in front of him.

He did the right thing, stopping at the crosswalk

, even though he could have beaten the red light

by accelerating through the intersection.

The tailgating woman was furious and honked her horn,

screaming in frustration, as she missed her chance to get through the intersection,

dropping her cell phone and makeup.

As she was still in mid-rant, she heard a tap on her window

and looked up into the face of a very serious police officer.

The officer ordered her to exit her car with her hands up.

He took her to the police station where she was searched,

fingerprinted, photographed, and placed in a holding cell.

After a couple of hours, a policeman approached the cell and opened the door.

She was escorted back to the booking desk

where the arresting officer was waiting with her personal effects.

He said, ''I'm very sorry for this mistake.

You see I pulled up behind your car while you were blowing your horn,

flipping off the guy in front of you and cussing a blue streak at him.

I noticed the 'What Would Jesus Do' bumper sticker,

the 'Choose Life' license plate holder,

the 'Follow Me to Sunday-School' bumper sticker,

and the chrome-plated Christian fish emblem on the trunk,

so naturally... .

I assumed you had stolen the car.''

stolen from the Rotary Club of Boulder newsletter


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SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT
A young and successful executive was traveling down a neighborhood street,

going a bit too fast in his new Jaguar.

He was watching for kids darting out from between parked cars

and slowed down when he thought he saw something.

As his car passed, no children appeared.

Instead, a brick smashed into the Jag's side door!

He slammed on the brakes and backed the Jag back to the spot

where the brick had been thrown.

The angry driver then jumped out of the car,

grabbed the nearest kid and pushed him up against a parked car, shouting,

"What was that all about and who are you? Just what the heck are you doing?

That's a new car and that brick you threw is going to cost a lot of money.

Why did you do it?"

The young boy was apologetic.

"Please, mister...please, I'm sorry, but I didn't know what else to do."

He pleaded. "I threw the brick cause no one else would stop..."

With tears dripping down his face and off his chin,

the youth pointed to a spot just around a parked car.

"It's my brother," he said.

"He rolled off the curb and fell out of his wheelchair and I can't lift him up."

Now sobbing, the boy asked the stunned executive,

"Would you please help me get him back into his wheelchair?

He's hurt and he's too heavy for me."

Moved beyond words, the driver tried to swallow

the rapidly swelling lump in his throat.

He hurriedly lifted the handicapped boy back into the wheelchair,

then took out a linen handkerchief and dabbed at the fresh scrapes and cuts.

A quick look told him everything was going to be okay

. "Thank you, and may God bless you," the grateful child told the stranger.

Too shook up for words, the man simply watch ed the boy

push his wheelchair-bound brother down the sidewalk toward their home.

It was a long, slow walk back to the Jaguar.

The damage was very noticeable,

but the driver never bothered to repair the dented door.

He kept the dent there to remind him of this message:

"Don't go through life so fast that someone

has to throw a brick at you to get your attention."

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