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Guest Speaker:
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Wolfgang Schoch, Men`s
Health Ambassador
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Topic:
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Prostate
Health
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Speakers Aide:
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Don
Sweeney
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Desk Duties:
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Craig
Hoath, Owen Jenkin, Kath Ronan
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Roving Reporter:
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Tony Stokes
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President Greg’s
Report: The Week (April 22nd) in
Review
Another
ANZAC Day has come and gone. That most sobering of commemorations where we
express our gratitude and remember the sacrifices made to provide us our
freedoms is also a time of hope. As our Club hosted the Schools of our
District, it was a privilege to contribute to the understanding of the next
generation of what happened to create who we are. More importantly, this
understanding, when widespread, can contribute to avoiding the unnecessary
pain and suffering of past generations. An investment in our future if you
will.
I
am pleased to advise that by the end of last week 13 members had committed to
the Centurions. This included three members who have not previously been
involved. It is still not too late and members are encouraged to respond to
Don’s explanatory email sent out a few days ago. It would be greatly
appreciated if confirmation of your commitment could reach Don by no later
than this week’s meeting.
President
Greg
Report from Last Week (April 22nd) by Roving Reporter Bruce
McEwen
President
Greg reminded all members that it is a requirement if we are to work on
programmes and projects relating to Children then we must have a ‘Working
with Children Registration’. Only one
Club member presently has the required certification.
Also
President Greg reminded all members of the arrangements for the Schools ANZAC
Day service being held tomorrow, Thursday 23rd at the Box Hill RSL
Memorial, 200 students representing local schools are expected, Greg thanked
the members for their planned involvement in this event
Our
guest speaker for the morning was Associate Professor David Lowe. David was ably introduced by Michelle
Hart. Dr David Lowe is Associate
Professor of History at Deakin University; he joined Deakin
University from Cambridge University
in 1991 as a lecturer in the Faculty of Arts at Deakin. David has published widely on Australian
involvement in War - including World Wars, the Cold Wars, Foreign Policy on
Wars and National Service. One of
David’s many books published in 1999 is titled Menzies and the Great World
Struggle.
David’s
very relevant topic for today was ‘Educating Young People about ANZAC’. We
were reminded that the major focus of ANZAC day is about remembering and
honouring those who have given their lives in service for others – our
nation.
In
his teaching of war history David uses the ANZAC memories and the stories of
a long list of other Australian wars to help students to think, remember and
hopefully better understand Australia – its history and its culture through
an understanding of Australia and its place in world wars.
Young
people are most interested in the Australian distinctives as evident in war
which include: Loyalty, Tenacity, Mateship, Larrikin tendencies as well as
remarkable acts of bravery and achievement.
Students are encouraged to use critical and analytical thinking to
better learn and understand about our War history. They also learn how communication in war
can be manipulated and that even prime ministers (A World War 1 example
given) can be controlling in the way war progress, stories and facts are
presented. David feels youth are
showing a greater interest in the history of wars, in class they are
encouraged to think about the wider issues of war, for example the effects on
a community when sick and injured soldiers return to the family after the
conclusion of a war.
David
encourages his students to see war through a wide spectrum of lenses -from
all directions and perspectives. Even
the ‘Forgotten War’, Korea
is being talked about and discussed much more particularly with the 50
anniversary recently occurring.
On
ANZAC day many people across all generations will march and/or participate in
the activities of the day they will come with many different motivational
perspectives. The mourning of a lost family member from earlier wars was
generally much more private due to the fact that the loved ones were often
already buried in a foreign and far away place when the news of their death
was received back home. In more recent years loved ones bodies have been
repatriated back home allowing the wider family and community to be present
and mourn. Also many Australians
across the generations now travel widely to remote war locations to
commemorate those who served in the many different conflicts and locations.
Back
in the classroom students are encouraged to visit war veterans; talk with
them and their families ask the questions, listen and sensitively uncover
some of their amazing experiences. The
students then prepare essays for the class, helpful resources can also be
found from the RSL Branches and the Australian War Memorial.
ANZAC
Day has a unique way of making connections across the generations, culture,
religions and many other divides.
David commented how adversaries of war so often later after the war in
writing and in poetry talk of the valent deeds, endurance and abilities of
their one time adversaries. He
believes that through the focused teaching of the history of War and by
encouraging the student to self ask and think about the difficult questions
of war then much will be learnt which can be valuable for the future.
Some
penetrating questions were asked including whether the strong focus on sport
on ANZAC day could undermine the importance of the day! This and other good
questions were well answered by David.
Dr
David Lowe’s address was most thought provoking and challenging. Thank you
David for giving us of your time.
Associate Professor David Lowe helped us understand the
value of teaching the history of Australian Wars the ANZAC’s and the many
other conflicts involving Australia.
Attendance Report for
Last Week’s Meeting (April 22nd) by Geoff Limmer:
Listed below are Apologies for and Make-ups advised for the
September 3rd meeting. Remember that to be counted towards attendance,
Make-ups may be made 14 days prior to, or following, a missed meeting date.
Notice of Apology prior to a meeting should be
made to Geoff Limmer,
email rotary@airportbus.com.au or Tel:
0419 329 218.
Likewise if you are bringing a guest, similar notice would be
appreciated beforehand if at all possible.
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Apologies: (9)
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Maurice Benington, Rob Collier,
Vici Funnell, Craig Hoath, Brian McPhail,
Brian Martin, Lin Martin, Garry
Randall, Ken Rice
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Leave of Absence:
(6)
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Murray Baird,
Trevor Dalziel, Peter Enlund,
Paul Evans, Alison Gregory, John Maddock
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Absence: (o)
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Nil,
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Present: 19/34
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Visiting
Rotarians:
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nil
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Visitors:
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Guest
Speaker David
Lowe
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Make-ups (3)
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MAKEUPS:
District Rural Support 9/4/09: Tony
Stokes
Operation Cleft 20/4/09: Lesley Bell
RC Shepparton 21/4/09: Brian Martin
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Date
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Speaker
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Subject
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Speakers Aide
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6
May
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Jill Weeks, Consultant
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Seniors Lifestyle
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TBA
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13
May
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Club
Meeting
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The
future membership of the Club
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Greg
Cooper
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20
May
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Professor Brendan Crotty, Head of Medical School
Deakin University
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Educating a new breed of doctors – the new Medical School
approach at Deakin
University
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Kath
Ronan
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27
May
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Naanki Pasricha, Operation Cleft
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Update on the speech pathology program
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Brian
Martin
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Wed 29/4
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Rotarians
Against Malaria
Speaker Prof Graham Brown
Approaches to the Prevention of
Malaria
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Dingley
International Hotel
334-348 Boundary Road,
Dingley Village (Mel 88 A5)
6:30 for 6:45 pm
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Sat 2/5
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Rock
with Rotary – a fun night with live entertainment, dinner and auction.
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Whitehorse Club
298-336 Burwood
Highway,
East Burwood, 7.00 pm For further
information and to make a booking, phone Suzanne Murphy
0419 003 095
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Sun 3/5
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Shine-on
Awards
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Hawthorn
Reception Centre
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Tue 12/5
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Public Health Information and Membership
Forum: Jeff Kennett speaking on Beyond Blue Promotion of Rotary
membership: brief presentations on
Rotary
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Venue: Mulgrave Country Club, Cnr. Wellington and Jells
Road, Wheelers Hill
3150
(Melway
80:H1), 7 pm for 7.30 start.
Bookings/Details available from: Chris Hendry: 0421 333 589 or mail@chrishendry.com
Geoff Haw: geoffhaw@sagacityservices.com.au
or 0418 580 081
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Sun 17/5
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District
Assembly
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Deakin
University Burwood Campus
8am registration for 8:45 am start & 1pm finish
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Birthdays:
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5 April
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Rob Collier
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16 April
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Murray Baird
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17 April
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Libby Rice
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18 April
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Peter Enlund
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Anniversaries:
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3 April
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Bruce & Lynne McEwen
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16 April
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Michael & Alison Kirk
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Rotary
Inductions:
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4 April 1990
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Murray Baird
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4 April 1990
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Andrew Forgas
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4 April 1990
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Craig Hoath
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4 April 1990
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Michael Kirk
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4 April 1990
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Geoff Limmer
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4 April 1990
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Lindsay Mackay
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4 April 1990
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Brian McPhail
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4 April 1990
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Ian Port
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Members Input Corner:
From Geoff Limmer
A Brief report and pictures from the RCBHC Schools ANZAC Day
Service.
A very successful Schools ANZAC was held
last Thursday thanks to the efforts of Ralston
Wood and his band of helpers Michael Kirk, Michelle Hart
and Kath Ronan.
Approximately 250 Students as well as
30 local Parliamentarians and representatives from the City of Whitehorse, the Box
Hill RSL and District Rotary Members were present.
President Greg Cooper welcomed all and
Michael Kirk conducted proceedings as MC.
The Mayor of Whitehorse Councillor
Helen Harris OAM also welcomed those present and acknowledged the efforts
of the RC Box Hill Central in organising such an important event for
Students in Local Schools within the Whitehorse
area.
Major Deane Limmer, Officer Commanding
138 Signal Squadron gave the address on “Why we Celebrate ANZAC Day”.
From Don Sweeney
Please join the Centurion Club now!
An Invitation to
be a part of the Rotary Foundation
The
Rotary Foundation is about doing good throughout the world through projects
thought up by individual Rotarians, implemented by Rotary Clubs and
Districts and supported by The Rotary Foundation to make our world a better
place
Water
and sanitation, Literacy, the furtherance of Education through scholarships
and exchanges, Maternal and child health, Disease prevention and treatment
as well as Community development are the many areas where we as Rotarians
can make a difference.
Now
you can personally make a difference too. Every Rotarian Every Year/
Centurion contributions allow you to make a difference in someone
else’s life. For just a small amount each year your contribution may just
be the final dollars needed to purchase a well, provide books to a school
or save a newborn baby
This
year for the first time, all Centurions will have the opportunity to select
the type of project where your funds will be used through the allocation of
our District Designated Funds.
Your
Centurion Renewal/ Application form has three boxes where you can just tick
one box indicating your preference for Humanitarian or Educational
programmes or you can nominate its use to be chosen by the District.
You
will find that your Centurion Renewal/ Application form has been attached
to this invitation. Print the form (one per donor) and then forward with
your minimum tax deductible $100.00 contribution to our District Centurion
coordinator, Alan Newstead, who will then forward your contribution to The
Rotary Foundation on your behalf. Alan’s postal details are located on the
bottom of the form.
I
thank you for your contribution to The Rotary Foundation through your
Centurion membership, for together we can do much
I
thank you for making a difference. Yours in Rotary, Denis Hyland
District
9810 Foundation Chair 2008/09
From President
Greg, Don’t miss this great night!
Letters to the Editor:
None received - Ed
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Desk Duties/Greeting
Roster 2009:
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Apr
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Craig Hoath, Owen
Jenkin, Kath Ronan
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May
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Michael Kirk, Tony De Fazio, Bernie Millane
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Jun
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Ralston
Wood, Andrew Forgas, Ken Clark
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Jul
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Malcolm
Chiverton, Michelle Hart, Kath Ronan
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Aug
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Brian Martin,
Bruce McEwen, Ian
Port
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29 April
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Tony
Stokes
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6 May
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Owen Jenkin
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13 May
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Tony
De Fazio
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20 May
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Brian Martin
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27 May
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Kath Ronan
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3 June
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Brian Martin
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10 June
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Bernie Millane
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17 June
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Bruce McEwen
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24 June
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Geoff
Limmer
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1 July
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Tony
Stokes
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8 July
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Ken Clark
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15 July
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Bruce McEwen
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22 July
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Kath Ronan
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29 July
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Owen Jenkin
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Whitehorse Farmers Market Roster:
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10 May
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Shift 1. 7.30am – 10.00am
Shift 2: 10.00am –
12.30pm
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Kath Ronan,
Bruce McEwen
Tony
DeFazio, Rob Collier
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10 May,
Egg & Bacon
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Shift 1: 7.00am – 10.00am
Shift
2: 9.30am – 12.30pm
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Don Sweeney Michelle Hart, David Hart and Malcolm Chiverton and Ken Rice.
Greg Cooper, Lin
Martin, Vici Funnell, Tony Stokes
and Ralston Wood.
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14 June
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Shift 1. 7.30am – 10.00am
Shift 2: 10.00am –
12.30pm
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John
Maddock, Ian Port
Peter Enlund, Greg
Cooper
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12 Jul
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Shift 1. 7.30am – 10.00am
Shift 2: 10.00am –
12.30pm
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Craig
Hoath, Ken Clark
Michelle
Hart, Paul Evans
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Eastern Emergency Relief
Roster:
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16 May
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Bruce
McEwen, Paul Evans, Rob Collier,
Bernie Millane, Rotaractor
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20 June
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Peter Enlund, Garry Randall, Vici Funnell, John
Maddock, Rotaractor
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18 July
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Kath Ronan, Michael Kirk, Owen Jenkin,
Michelle Hart
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15 Aug
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Tony De Fazio,
Maurice Benington, Garry Randall, Rob Collier,
Rotaractor
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Thought for the Week:
District
9810 website
- for all the news in our Rotary district
Rotary eClub one - Rotary eClub One
Calendar of Events - check it out
regularly as it is UPDATED on a regular basis
Board of Directors - President Greg Cooper, Club Directors 2008/09 and their
Committees
Club Service List - All the other
Club duties
For contributions
and improvement ideas please email the editor, bmcewen@optusnet.com.au
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