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INVOCATION
For Good Food
for Good Fellowship
and the Opportunity to
Serve through Rotary
WE GIVE THANKS
ADVANCE AUSTRALIA FAIR
Australians all let us rejoice,
For we are young and free,
We've golden soil and wealth for toil,
Our home is girt by sea,
Our land abounds in natures gifts,
Of beauty rich and rare,
In history's page, let every stage
Advance Australia Fair!
In joyful strains then let us sing,
"Advance Australia Fair!"
FOUR WAY TEST
1. Is it the TRUTH? 2. Is it FAIR to all concerned? 3. Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS? 4. Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?
Moe eBulletin Issue No: 40
Posted by Kishor Manani on 29/4/2017
Next Meeting: Monday 1 May 2017
Program: Model United Nations Assembly
(aka MUNA)
Rotary Club of Moe meets at 6.00 for 6.30pm
at RSL 63-65 Albert St. Moe
For Apologies and Guests please contact:
kishormanani@hotmail.com
or
Phone: 5134 1677
by 9.30 am on the Monday of the meeting.
All projects, scholars, and vocational training teams funded by global grants work toward specific goals in one or more of the Foundation’s six areas of focus:
JUNE
ROTARY FELLOWSHIP MONTH
The final month of every Rotary year is Fellowship month
This is a fitting designation since fellowship is particularly to the forefront with changeovers prioritised during June or early July.
We have 5 key Rotary values – service, diversity, integrity, leadership, and fellowship completes the set.
In the modern era, some clubs have tended to shy away from the term “fellowship”, preferring “networking” amongst other titles. Irrespective of what term is used, we acknowledge that Rotarians come together to –
Further their vocational development through acquaintance with others of the same profession
Make new friends around the world
Explore new opportunities for service
Have fun and enhance their Rotary experience and to share a common interest in worthwhile recreational activities
Len’s Log 47
This could possibly be called “Len’s Last Log”, but that sounds too ominous at my age. This is the final Log as the President of the Rotary Club of Moe for the 2016-2017 year.
It might sound trite, but it really has been an honour to serve (above self) this year and the support and wonderful camaraderie of the Rotarians in this club is always a highlight.
Special thanks to the hard working Secretary, PE Maureen Bishop. I am certain that she will be a dynamic and conscientious President in 2017-2018.
The Treasurer, PDG Bryon Puddy, has been indefatigable and his guidance is invaluable to the Club and especially to the President.
The Board and Committee Chairs have all worked hard this year and the Golf Committee, under Chair, Wendy Farmer, did us proud with a record contribution to our fund raising.
The engagement of our club Rotarians has been great. We have farewelled some members and gained one new (Sharon Shaw), there are also a number of potential new members in the wings.
It has been a short year, or so it seems, as the role keeps one busy and engaged.
I know that being a Rotarian has great pluses. The friendship, the fun and above all the service to our community makes the participation a joy, not a chore.
Thanks to all for this year’s adventures. I hope you also enjoyed the journey.
MUNA is happening from 5 May to 7 May at Phillip Island.
I will head down Friday lunchtime to help set-up.
First time there, so things will be a little different.
The Model United Nations Assembly (MUNA) encourages young people to actively learn about other nations and to understand and appreciate the workings of the United Nations. Delegates (students) represent countries and engage in debating resolutions aimed at achieving world peace, improving health standards, addressing inequality and promoting intercultural understandings.
Participants are mostly year 11 students, who are sponsored by local Rotary clubs across District 9820. The benefits are many and students have an opportunity to develop skills such public speaking, debating and leadership. They are actively encouraged to join in the 'spirit of MUNA' and wear their country's national costume, follow Assembly protocols and procedures and to enjoy the experience of making presentations to the Assembly on behalf of their country.
This is my fifth year on the District committee and I will be spending the weekend adjudicating. It is wonderful to see the personal growth of students from the moment they arrive on Friday afternoon not really knowing anyone through to the Sunday afternoon when firm friendships have been made. Through connecting via MUNA, these young people discover that Rotary offers much more and that it is a humanitarian-based service organisation focused on making the world a better place.
Hi All, sorry about last month and not having a report! There was quite an accident with my laptop, which left me stranded. This month I had to do it on my phone, so it is quite short and very grammatically incorrect. Also, as I was unable to attact as a file, it is all below in this email! ~ Chyna
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These past 2 months have been so incredibly fast, yet amazing. From broken laptops, to unimaginably cheap lollies everything has been so cool. When I first got here I was over the moon to see a thick snow, covering everything I saw. However, I was not so exited by the -10° and impossibly dark and hard school mornings. My host family was incredibly lovely, and drove me around whilst I told them about Australia. It was a bit awkward as they were very quiet, and I had expected them to ask more questions and talk more.
The drive home was very hard and I barely kept my eyes open, the early jetlag already setting it. How fun. It was a 2 hour drive home, which is still very long for Europeans, and I found this hilarious as they could go to so many incredible places in 2 hours, but it was 'too far'. I could go to Zurich in 2 hours, yet so many people think its crazy to go there for a day as the trip is 'so long'. Long is 6hrs in a train for one day!
School in Germany isn't too different, apart from the fact it is still abit old fashioned. They still use blackboards, and everything is done on paper. No technology allowed. Because I attend a private Catholic school, every morning the pray and do the csthokic cross movement. It was a bit confusing to start with, but I am quite used to it now. I still don't understand very much in school, as some of the teachers speak a dialect, whilst others just speak incredibly fast. The only classes I can properly participate in are Maths, English and German. The rest I sit and listen and write in my journal. Some of the days are very long, which is quite hard, especially when I have to get up at 6, even though school starts at 8. The days that end at 4pm are definitely not fun, even if we get an 1hr and a half of break. In the 2 months I have been here, their hasn't been a friday that has gone all day, without leaving early or being cancelled. No complaints though. They are definitely my favourite week day, by far. In school I have made quite a few friends, who I have managed to hang out with once or twice. Germans have very busy, punctual lives. I have only juat begun doing work during some of the classes and, although it is hard, it had helped make the days go by quicker.
In the 2 months I have been here, I have made some of the most incredible friends and created so many life-long memories. We have had the opportunity to travel to so manh places, and I was able to celebrate Fasnet (German Karnaval) with 2 of my closest friends, in Ravensburg. Ampi and I were the only newbies, so we took the challenge of going by ourselves to Munich and back. We did this very successfully, and spent the day exploring an old yet beautiful city. But not before we accidentally stumbled across a park full of naked people... Along with that, I have made trips to many different places and created the most incredible bonds with exchange students.
My host family is incredible. Although they live in the middle of nowhere, and prefer not to leave the house, they are very kind. My host brother, Mark, is very friendly and we get along quite well, playing many Fußball games, all of which I lost. Everyone rotates taking Poko, their dog, for walks. Although secretly no one really wants to do it!
Next/this Month is going to be crazy. I go to Italy over spring break, before moving host families and having to figure out how to get to school yet again. I have already met my next host family and they are incredibly lovely, so I am quite keen to experience living with them. I can't believe it have been almost 3 months! Time really does fly!
Bowel scan is part of a community bowl cancer awareness program supported by Australian Rotary Health. In 2014/15 over 730 people had positive bowelscan tests in the Victorian program. Some of these tests were confirmed as cancer or other conditions requiring treatment. This year the Bowelscan program is running from May 1st to May 31st. The bowel scan kits cost $15.00 and are available from a local pharmacy. It is recommended that every person over the age of 40 years should be tested biannually. People with a family history of bowel cancer should bring this to the attention of their medical practitioner and consider screening from their mid 20’s. Persuade your family and friends to participate in this program. If you require information on the use of the kit or information on the Rotary Bowelscan program contact 1300 779 694
Year 1988-89 saw Doug Cooney as President with Frank Waterton as Secretary and Jim McAllister as Treasurer. One major feature of the year was the 40th Anniversary Celebration held on the 31st March, 1989. It was organized most meticulously by Club Historian, John Dwyer and attended by a great number of former Rotarians and Rotaryannes. A film featuring the activities of the Rotary Club in the early days was screened. The “Night Out” at Old Gippstown, under the leadership of Peter Newman, was proved most successful with a profit of approximately $21,000 being achieved. However, in his Annual Report, President Doug, expressed concerns about the future of Old Gippstown itself. Work continued on the Botanical Gardens with further trees being planted and paths extended. Club membership stood at 44 with eight inductions during the year to achieve a nett gain of four. A significant social event was a visit by members and their wives from the Rotary Club of Moorabbin who enjoyed the formal and social program organized for them by Fellowship Director, Ben Verschuur.
Vocational Service pioneered an award “The Striving for Success Award” for students entering year 7 at local Secondary Schools, Initial winners were Alana Humphrey, Chris Cordner, Anita Wienserski, Bianca Celilma, Michelle Cahill, Micheal Benbow and Franci Scalia.
The International Service Committee again had a busy year. The Club hosted a visiting Exchange Team from District 108 Cambridgeshire, England, and a most enjoyable time was had by all involved in the hosting. Sadly we lost the “Water Polo Ashes” competed for in Dave and Pam Chapman’s pool. Joanne Passey returned from her exchange in Rena, Norway, and gave a most interesting address to the Club – a fine ambassador for Moe and Rotary. We had the pleasure of hosting Helle Anderson, an Exchange Student from Denmark, who attended Newborough High School. She also proved to be an excellent ambassador for international goodwill. We continued our involvement with the NZ Exchange, sponsoring Rohan Passey and hosting Nigel Schmidt.
Once again, the Club hosted the Orientation Day for incoming and outgoing NZ Exchange Students at the Yallourn College of TAFE.
Marita Peach and Julie Hayden were nominated for overseas exchange in 1990.
Membership 44. Gained 8. Lost 4. Attendance 79.77%
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