Bulletin 31 March 2015 (Mar 31, 2015)

Guests, Apologies
or Not Eating?

Please notify David Brown

Phone 0438647536

Email: david@swcredit.com.au

No later than 2pm Monday

Upcoming Events

RYLA Dinner

Kangaroobie

Apr 10, 2015
6:30 PM – 9:00 PM

Annual Charity Dinner Auction

Warrnambool Bowls Club

May 23, 2015

Speakers

Apr 07, 2015
Ann O'Brien
Eisteddfods

Apr 14, 2015
Dr Eric Fairbank
Hospice in the Home

Apr 21, 2015
ANZAC Day Special


Apr 28, 2015
Past RYLA participants
RYLA - Where are they now?

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Executives & Directors

President

Marie Bennett

President Elect

Stephen Giddens

Vice President

Alan Bowes

Secretary

Anne Adams

Treasurer

Janet Blackley

Community Service

John Harris

Vocational Services

Gordon Curran

Club Service

Michael Boyd

International Service

Svetlana Lineham

Membership

Rach Furnell

Immediate Past President

John Hunt

Public Relations

John Hunt

Youth

Terry O'Neill

Director

Sharon Stark

Rotary Foundation

Mary Fitzgerald

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31 March 2015

MARCH IS WATER AND SANITATION MONTH

FAMILY OF ROTARY - APRIL 2015

Birthday		Induction
9 April	Andrew Womersley	4 Apr 1995	Robert Cuzens
12 April	Eddie Sutcliffe	28 Apr 1987	Graeme Ross
15 April	John Stuckey	22 Apr 2014	Isobel Siebel
24 April	Alan Bowes

ROSTER

Rotarians are reminded that if you are unable to attend on the night you are rostered, it is your responsibility to find someone to fill your role.
Role	7 April	14 April
Invocation	Janet Blackley	John Harris
Fellowship	Brian Trenery	John Nisbet
Attendance	Ian Sharman	Michael Boyd
Attendance	Graeme Ross	Andrew Womersley
Properties	Ian Cairns	Sharon Stark
Properties	John Stuckey	Jane Chislett
Fines	John Hunt	Trevor Williams
Chair	Tony Austin	Svet Lineham
Reporter	Andrew Womersley	Isobel Siebel
Reporters
1st Tuesday	Andrew Womersley
2nd Tuesday	Isobel Siebel
3rd Tuesday	Jim Hanrahan
4th Tuesday	Mary Fitzgerald
5th Tuesday	Svet Lineham

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE

President Marie Bennett welcomed members and guests including RYLA participants past and present, Jessie Sheppard, Rachael Ryan and Matthew Reynolds, Warrnambool Youth Achiever Award winners Alana Johnson and Tim Chenoweth.

2015 RYLA PARTICIPANTS

Image: Rachael Ryan, Jessie Sheppard and Matthew Reynolds

Rotarian Terry O'Neill introduced Rachael Ryan and Matthew Reynolds who are our RYLA participants for this year. He also introduced Jessie Sheppard who was a RYLA participant last year and is now a Rotoractor.

He went on to describe The Rotary Youth Leadership Award, better known as RYLA, as a Rotary Youth Leadership training program for young people aged 18 to 25 and takes place over 6 days at Kangaroobie, Princetown. The program is run by a team of provessionals and is described as exciting, innovative and inspiring. It begins next Monday, 6 April and runs through to Saturday 11 April.

The program demonstrates Rotary's respect and concern for youth, covering leadership skills and issues, public speaking and communication skills, goal setting and motivation, development of self-confidence and self-esteem and also provides career guidance. It is a great opportunity for young adults to take part in what many past participants describe as a life changing experience.

At Tuesday's meeting we had as guests two nominees for RYLA this year, Rachael Ryan who is employed and sponsored by South West Credit Union. David Brown and his team at South West Credit have been great supporters of the RYLA program with a number of their staff taking part in past year, including one of ouor Club guests tonight in Jessie Sheppard. Our other nominee is Matthew Reynolds. Matthew is also being sponsored by his employer, the Department of Environment and Primary Industries, where he works with a great advocate for the RYLA program in Rotarian Michael Boyd.

Unfortunately, our third nominee, Samuel Rauert who is being sponsored by his grandfather, Rotarian Ron Rauert, was unable to attend the meeting on Tuesday as he had to return to university study that morning.

Both Rachael and Matthew then introduced themselves to Club members. Matthew is originally from Queensland. He started with the Department of Primary Industries and is a Dairy Extension Officer in genetics. His father is a Rotarian who has also been involved in RYLA. He thanked Michael Boyd for the nomination and support. Rachael is a Customer Service Officer at South West Credit. She is looking forward to enhancing her leadership skills through the RYLA program. Rachael plays netball for the Eagles and enjoys drawing. She is a local girl and is looking forward to the week at Kangaroobie. She thanked David Brown for his support.

We all look forward to meeting with Matthew, Rachael and Samuel on 28 April to find out how they found the RYLA program. Jessie Sheppard will be our guest speaker on that night and will be telling us of her experiences as a RYLA participant "One Year On".

2015 YOUTH ACHIEVER AWARDS

Image: Tim Chenoweth and Alana Johnson, winners of the Overall Youth Achiever of the Year Award (Warrnambool). Missing: Lachlan Moir and Georgia Huglin, winners of the Overall Youth Achiever of the Year Award (Moyne).

Terry O'Neill provided an overview of the Youth Achiever Awards which were held last week. These awards are run and judged by the Junior Council's of Warrnambool and Moyne. Our Club sponsors the Awards by presenting a $200 cheque to each of the four overall winners. Terry also read from a long list of achievements of each of these amazing young people, far too long to publish in this Bulletin, although below are some highlights worthy of note:

Tim Chenoweth

Received an A+ average for all internal assessments across all subjects this year.

Awarded the John King Citizenship Award at Brauer College.

Achieved an ATAR of 98.30.

He is a hockey enthusiast and plays, trains, coaches and has captained various teams.

He is a prominent public speaker and debater.

Participated in the Alternative to Schoolies Program, carrying out humanitarian work for a month.

Alana Johnson

Achieved a Distinction in the Australian National Chemistry Quiz, the only person in the school to achieve this.

Sponsored by the RCW to attend the Science Experience in Melbourne.

Received the Rev John Flynn Award, awarded to Year 9 students who complete all components of the Year 9 Connect Program: the bronze Duke of Edinburgh, week long community service camp.

Alana has an amazing array of sporting achievements in Athletics, and has broken a number of records in Cross Country, including a 1st plus record holder in the Christian School State Championships U15 cross country.

Passed Level 8 and 9 assessment tests for gymnastics (there are 10 levels in State gymnastics)

Completed Grade 5 AMEB Piano Exam

Member of the King's College Debating Team

Participated in the King's College Pirates of Penzanze production

Lachlan Moir

Achieved ATAR score of 84.7 and a scholarship for the top PE score at Brauer College, as well as the Lee Vallence commemorative scholarship for excellence in writing.

Was School Captain at Brauer College.

Awarded the John King Award for community contributions.

Member of the band "Hoharlen" which went on to be the overall winners of the final for Moyne's Got Talent competition.

Performs in music groups which have participated in festivals and ANZAC Day ceremonies.

Participated in Alternative to Schoolies, and went to the Philippines to undertake humanitarian work

Georgia Huglin

Received ATAR score of 90.10.

2014 Dux of Hawkesdale P12 College.

Recipient of a significant number of subject awards for Year 12 VCE at Hawkesdale P12 College.

Melbourne University Kwing Lee Dow Scholar

Accepted to Monash Residency for 2015

Recipient of the Vice Chancellor's Access Monash Scholarship

Hawkesdale P12 College Senior School Vice-Captain and member of the Student Leadership Team

Strong involvement in Netball.

Member of the 2014 Alternative to Schoolies initiative in the Philippines.

Attended the Global Environmental Youth Summit in Singapore where she made a presentation on the 'Oz Trees for GYS' project which is a greening the globe project.

Public speaking

Both Lachlan and Georgia were extremely disappointed they couldn't attend the evening due to study commitments and expressed their thanks to the Rotary Club of Warrnambool for their sponsorship of the awards. Alana and Tim were able to provide members with an overview of their achievements and plans for the future, and also thanked the Club for sponsoring the awards. Both Alana and Tim spoke well and we look forward to seeing where all these extremely talented young people go in the future.

MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS

ERIC WILLIAMS

Last week after Rotary, Eric Williams tripped and had a fall. He is at home being looked after by his daughter. If anyone would like to visit him or give him a phone call it would be appreciated.

MAILORS FLAT RURAL NIGHT

Gordon Curran thanked all Club members who went to the Mailors Flat Rural Night, especially Tony Austin for organising the drinks. About 50 people attended.

BBQ FOR INTERNATIONAL WORKERS AT MIDFIELD

Gordon Curran also advised that our Club will be organising a BBQ lunch for the international workers at Midfields on Sunday 12 April at Flagstaff Hill. Helpers needed.

ROTARY LIGHTS PROJECT - APOLOGIES
In thanking Rotarians at our meeting last week, I overlooked three Rotarians, President Marie, Duncan Stalker and John Hunt.

Please accept my apologies. I took all the other names from the JSA but missed these three. If I have overlooked anyone else, please accept this as my thanks for your involvement in the Rotary Lights Program. Brian

ANZAC DAY SPECIAL

On Tuesday 21 April 2015, we are planning a special memorial program for the 100^th anniversary of Gallipoli. This will be a very special evening and you are invited to bring along your spouse / partner, neighbour, friends, workplace colleagues. PP Duncan Stalker OAM has organised a special evening and we owe it to our fallen to remember them on this special occasion.

COMBINED MAY RACE DAY MEETING - THURSDAY 7 MAY

This promises to be another enjoyable meeting with funds raised going to ARH. Matty Stewart will once again do a phantom race call. Our Tuesday meeting on 5 May is cancelled. Instead, on Thursday 7 May, a combined meeting is to be held at the Mid City Motel at 7:00 am. Please let Anne Adams know as soon as possible if you plan on attending.

FATHER OF THE YEAR

Ian Cairns advised that the committee for the Father of the Year had their first meeting and with our Club's support, have decided not to have a guest speaker at this year's breakfast. The thinking behind this decision was that as time is limited, it would be better to spend more time on the Fathers' stories.

ROTOACT TRIVIA NIGHT

Jessie Sheppard, who was our last year's RYLA participant and is now a Rotaractor, encouraged our Club to come to their Trivia Night later in the year. She also talked about some of the projects Rotaract will be doing this year.

FINES

Alan Bowes once again did a great job in fining nearly all members.

SWINDLE

Tony Austin won $6 and the kitty is up to $96.

2015 DINNER AUCTION

The Annual Goods and Services Auction is the primary fund raising activity conducted by RCW. Without referring to financial reports, it is estimated that the annual auction will have raised more than $400,000 for this Club to distribute to charities over the last 20 years.

Once again Southwest Credit is our major sponsor and the team from Elders will conduct the auction. We have some surprise entertainment during the night also.

we have a very keen and active committee to run this year's auction, but it will only be a success if EVERY CLUB MEMBER plays a part. there are many ways in which you can contribute:

As a committee member responsible for organising the event.
Buy tickets and bring partners and friends on the night.
Assist with collecting donations (285 letters will go out, 285 businesses need to be approached). All Club members will be required to help - 40 members - about 7 each.
Donate items to the auction. No letter will be sent to Club members, you need to volunteer your goods and bring them to the Club meeting.
Donate goods for the wine cellar (to be auctioned) and wheelbarrow raffle - also bring them to Club meetings. Tony Austin and Rob McNally have agreed to be the receivers of donations; they will deliver them to Roy Slater's shed for storage and sorting.
Assist on the day and night by setting up, holding up goods for auction, selling raffle tickets etc.
Making a donation to the Club in return for goods donated during the main auction, silent auction or buying a lucky number. Buying a key (only 20) to win the $1000 from SW Credit. There are many additional items given away with each key - up to $100 worth.

The Auction will be on 23 May 2015 at the Warrnambool Bowls Club, you have plenty of notices, so don't double book that night. We need all members, partners and friends to attend and enjoy the evening. It will only cost $30 per head to attend and it has proven to be an enjoyable night, whether you are a big spender, a silent auction bidder or a raffle ticket buyer.

This year we are trying something different, by nominating one charity to be a major recipient of funds from the night - Warrnambool and District Hospice has been chosen after three charities were interviewed by John Stuckey. The major recipient will assist with the night by buying tickets to attend and possibly assist with attracting donations.

We are also trying to use Facebook to promote the auction and those businesses who donate, collectors will be asked to record the Facebook address for businesses who donate.

Next week we will be issuing you with collectors kits, which will include a copy of the letter sent out, forms for you to complete details and slips to attach to any goods collected. If you would like to check the businesses that you visited last year or select extra businesses to visit, please see Michael Boyd.

JEST JOKIN