| SEPTEMBER | : | BASIC EDUCATION & LITERACY MONTH - Chair Graeme Rogan |
| 12/09/2019 | : | *Meeting (Raglan St) Kate Winkelmann "My USA Science Experience" |
| 19/09/2019 | : | *Meeting (Raglan St) Chef Jenna Townsend "Chef of the Year" |
| 20/10/2019 | : | [FRI] 1.30PM Setting up for Rock n Roll Dance at Town Hall |
| 21/09/2019 | : | [SAT] World Peace Day |
| 21/09/2019 | : | [SAT] Rock n Roll Dance (Town Hall) |
| 22/09/2019 | : | [SUN] Barbeque at Bunnings in Kangaroo Flat (See Brian Reed) |
| 23-25/09/2019 | : | [MON]-[WED] Defying the Drift Camp |
| 24/09/2019 | : | [TUE] Mark Daniel Malony meets with District Rotarians in Ballarat (Mercure) |
| 26/09/2019 | : | *Meeting (Raglan St) Committees - Service & Governance |
| 27/09/2019 | : | [FRI] Public Holiday - Blue Pyrenees Magic Bike Ride |
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| OCTOBER | : | ECONOMIC & SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT MONTH - Chair |
| 3/10/2019 | : | *Meeting (Raglan St) Engaging Young People in Rotary |
| 6/10/2020 | : | [SUN] Daylight Savings Starts |
| 10/10/2019 | : | *Meeting (Peppas due to Havilah AGM) Ajmer Gill "Global Sikh Council" |
On Thursday, Kate Winkelmann from Highview College talked about her recent trip to the University of Michigan to participate in a special Science experience for students from around the world. Kate was only one of five chosen from Australia to take part in this experience and our club assisted with her costs. Kate worked for about 6 hours each day on various science projects and really enjoyed the classes, the making of new friends, and being able to ride in one of the famous yellow school buses we see in US movies. She didn't so much enjoy her first ever air flight - without any sleep, and the actual ride in the rather uncomfortable yellow buses! Despite that, she can't wait to get back to the US sometime to continue her studies and she is extremely grateful to Rotary for helping her have this once in a lifetime experience.| SEPTEMBER | : | BASIC EDUCATION & LITERACY MONTH - Chair Graeme Rogan |
| 5/09/2019 | : | *Meeting (Raglan St) Angela Tucker (Advertiser) |
| 9/09/2019 | : | [MON] Board Meeting (Raglan St-7pm) |
| 12/09/2019 | : | *Meeting (Raglan St) Kate Winkelmann "My USA Science Experience" |
| 19/09/2019 | : | *Meeting (Raglan St) Chef Jenna Townsend "Chef of the Year" |
| 20/10/2019 | : | [FRI] Setting up for Rock n Roll Dance at Town Hall |
| 21/09/2019 | : | [SAT] World Peace Day |
| 21/09/2019 | : | [SAT] Rock n Roll Dance (Town Hall) |
| 22/09/2019 | : | [SUN] Barbeque at Bunnings in Kangaroo Flat (See Brian Reed) |
| 23-25/09/2019 | : | [MON]-[WED] Defying the Drift Camp |
| 24/09/2019 | : | [TUE] Mark Daniel Malony meets with District Rotarians in Ballarat (Mercure) |
| 26/09/2019 | : | *Meeting (Raglan St) Committees - Service & Governance |
| 27/09/2019 | : | [FRI] Public Holiday - Blue Pyrenees Magic Bike Ride |
New Advertiser Editor, Angela Tucker shared her story at our club meeting last Thursday. She is currently editor of our local newspaper and has three other journalists on her staff - all under 25. Angela says her job has been a challenge, especially the proof reading, but she loves it. She comes to the position after a University course in Journalism, and some experience at the "Courier". She mentioned that whilst circulation numbers have dropped considerably for many newspapers, the Maryborough Advertiser has maintained its numbers because of its loyal following. Our paper still lays out pages by hand (instead of on computer), but the company is gradually trying to develop its online presence. She added that many newspapers break their stories online first, and will only add them to the paper one or two weeks later. In Maryborough, it goes to the paper first.
Recently, Youth Chair, Graeme Rogan made a presentation to MEC student, Deacon Farrow who has been selected to attend the National Youth Science Forum in Canberra. The program is supported by Rotary clubs across Australia, and is a 12-day residential program run in January each year for Year 12 students. It is designed to give students a broader understanding of the diverse study and career options available in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) and to encourage continued studies in these fields.
DG Rosanne Kava presents the President of Ararat Rotary with a certificate from the District, and a letter from RI President, Mark Maloney on the occasion of the club's 90th Anniversary. Well done, Ararat!
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Service and Governance committees met last Thursday and made their plans for the coming months. In the reports that followed, members learned that the Vocational committee is planning a new 3 minute talk series based on "the best contact I made in my career". The International committee raised $400 from their recent book fair and is planning to send those funds to "Donations in Kind" to assist with Container costs. The Youth Committee has lots of plans in the Pipeline: They've just paid $650 for the LIFT program. 7 students are going to Defy the Drift ($1300), 2 are off to NYSF ($3000), we're providing scholarships in December, and RYPEN and RYLA will be supported next year. The Community committee is exploring the History Board, planning a night for Dowie Park (maybe in October), working on a Gender Response Audit, and planning a Preserve Planet Earth response in April next year. As President Leigh mentioned in his "Hot Wire", a motion was put to the members regarding our club involvement in the Energy Breakthrough.
Our District 9780 Friendship Exchange group is having lots of fun in Canada at the moment and that includes our own Terry and Thea Allan pictured here with the group. See more pictures on our Club Facebook page.
Last Thursday, Chief Administrator of the Central Goldfields Shire, Noel Harvey, provided members with a fascinating but sobering look at the country of Bangladesh which in simple terms, is characterised by extreme density, extreme poverty, and a love of cricket. Noel shared his involvement with a group called Anika, which is changing the lives of many people in Bangladesh through a program called "Symbiosis". Symbiosis strives to educate women so they may improve the circumstances of their families. As they become educated, women are working together in groups to save money and fund business projects of individual women in their group. Through such funding women have been able to set up their own small shops, buy and sell cattle, and one woman even purchased a new home for $45 AUD - money raised from the sale of a cow!
At Thursday's meeting, our club said "Farewell" to long standing member, PP Brian Thomas and his wife, Alison. As part of the occasion, President Leigh presented Brian with an additional Sapphire for the Paul Harris recognition Brian already enjoys. Leigh also thanked Alison for her considerable support to the club with a bunch of flowers. Several members spoke about the positive influence Brian has had on the club and on their Rotary lives in particular. Brian joined Rotary in Sydney, 30 years ago, and joined our club not long after. He was a key player in setting up Brian Dowie Park, and he has always been a passionate supporter of that project. Almost every tribute mentioned Brian's commitment to the Four Way Test and his efforts to keep our club true to that Rotary ideal. In response, Brian said, "This club is on a great trajectory", and "Community really happens in places like Maryborough." We wish Brian and Alison every happiness as they move to South Australia to be closer to their daughter's family.
Rtn Peter Haywood talked to members about the exciting upcoming Pyrenees bike ride. Peter has sent out a roster for members to review, this already has names on it so please review and advise Peter if you are able to complete your role for the event. If not please let Peter know as soon as possible. Entry numbers are very good and all costs have been covered with only profit to come now! Event Friday (prior to AFL Grand Final 27th September).
It was a huge thank you to Stuart Argall for all his support and efforts with his role in setting up and cleaning up for Maryborough Rotary meetings each week. Stuart completes his daily tasks and then stays around Havilah to set up for us at Rotary, then stays to do the dishes, cleaning up and helping the other volunteers of Havilah to ensure we Rotarians have a great experience at our weekly meetings. Stuart then cleans up and resets the tables and room for the Havilah clients the next morning. Stuart, we have appreciated everything you have done for Rotary, including the many hours spent at the old RSL hall when it was certainly more of a challenge in the kitchen there. Thank you Stuart and best wishes for you and Glenis and your well earned retirement. Rtn Shane Dellavedova also took the opportunity to thank Stuart on behalf of the Havilah Board for his tireless efforts in the work he does for Havilah
Rtn John Williamson also gave Rotarians a certainly passionate talk about his concerns about climate change and the effect it is having on water and agricultural prospects for the future. We currently have had excellent rainfalls,, but we certainly have had our share of drought.
Proud tennis player Rtn Bob Butterfield described passionately his thoughts about current tennis player Nick Kyrios - who had another outburst during his latest match. Bob's thoughts certainly made for enthusiastic conversation about how Nick would have been managed in Mr. Hopman's days and what the future might now hold for Nick.
PDG PP Anthony Ohlsen provided some valuable information and data for Maryborough Rotarians to consider about the future of the Club. We will all need to think about how we might ensure that Maryborough Rotary can continue into the future and what changes what we might need to make to have a Rotary Service Club in Maryborough. If you have any thoughts or comments for PDG Anthony and the Membership committee they would be greatly appreciated.
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hat a sensational way to celebrate and recognise 30 years of Women in Rotary on Thursday night. Dinner at Peppa's restaurant, thank you very much to Bob and Caroline for managing this with such short notice. A brief history and presentation by Rotarian Tracey Smith (through a placemat) with the story of how women battled to join Rotary and then recognizing the women who have held positions within Rotary during the 30 years. Thank you to PDG,PHF Geoff James for the history lesson and providing the story. A huge thank you and congratulations to Maryborough Rotary for the journey we have been on together and the acceptance and team efforts we do firstly as Rotarians, not necessarily because we are male and female members. District Governor Rosanne Kava then provided all Rotarians with information about what is happening within our District 9780 and a presentation also on 30 years of Women in Rotary and finally presented two Paul Harris Fellows. Congratulations to Triple PHF, PP Thea Allan for service and work in Rotary and PHF recipient Esther Waters also for her service and work in Rotary.
Our members have a unique opportunity to meet and hear a sitting Rotary International President right here in our District on September 24th at the Mercure in Ballarat. Details are on the poster here, and you can go to the Booking site by clicking the poster or by clicking this link:
