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ROTARY CLUB of SCARBOROUGH WA Inc, DISTRICT 9455
Club President 2012 - 13 Diana Godson
RI President
Sakuji Tanaka
Rotary District Governor Phillip Skelton
Rotary Assistant Governor Jacquie Harry
Volume 59, Issue 24, 29th November 2012
Meetings are held at Lake Karrinyup Country Club 6.45 am for 7.15 am every Thursday. Apologies and
guest notifications should be made to Guy Lehmann’s office by phoning 9445 3488 or email to
enquiries@muntzpartners.com.au Apologies must be in by 10 am the day before the meeting. Failure to
apologise will result in an invoice for meal cost being issued. Please forward the names of guests, so name
badges can be pre-made.
DATE THURSDAY 6 DECEMBER THURSDAY 13 DECEMBER
SPEAKER / TOPIC
Professor Steven Smith
“The Constraints and Opportunities of
Capturing more energy from the Sun”
Raconteurs Day
CHAIR GUY LEHMANN FRED MARSH
VOTE OF THANKS FRED MARSH MICHAEL MCAULIFFE
RESERVE MICHAEL MCAULIFFE BRIAN NEWALL
ATTENDANCE CAROL BISHOP / GREG NOLAN CAROL BISHOP / JOSIE KOPSEN
BULLETIN SCRIBE BARRY COOK BRUCE BENNETT
It is the responsibility of any rostered member unable to attend, to arrange a replacement and advise the
Club Service Director accordingly.
Meeting of 29th November & President’s Announcements
President Di opened the meeting at 7:15am with the singing of grace. The singing
several hundred percent better this week with the return of Des Cousins.
After which Pres Di welcomed guests Gillian Yudelman and her partner.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Pres Di asked for the whereabouts of the wood-duck.
Neil Darch asked us to pursue sales of Movie at Burswood tickets & handed out
the movie program. Neil reiterated how the money raised goes to W4K.
Bill Nuttall begged us to buy more wine, as sales are low & need the profits for
the clubs administration fund.
Gordon Hudson invited us all to join the Rotary Club ofMidland Club on their
visit to the W4K factory, 10am Saturday 1 st December.
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Meeting of 29th November - Announcements Continued
Pres Di reminded us of the Strategic Meeting on Monday 3rd Dec to resolve Swapmart issues.
Jerry Pilcher then presented a $5,000 cheque to Gillian Yudelman to save 20 girls in Nepal ending up in
the sex trade in India.
Gillian Yudelman with Jerry Pilcher
Terry Hunter reported on the 7:30pm fortnightly meeting for the Clubs E-group. It is aiming to increase
membership through having Associate members.
Alan Bennett thanked everyone for their contributions to the Foodbank appeal. 31 families will get a
Xmas lunch as result of our generosity.
SwapMart Report: Brian Richards reported Swapmart had takings of $3,904 from 238 bays.
Brian Richards reminded everyone to pay in advance for the Rotary Xmas Dinner on 8 th December at the
Greenwood Garden Chinese Restaurant.
Special Occasions & Caring
Birthdays Ronchelle Markovich 29th Nov. Terry Hunter 2nd Dec
Jim Williams 1st Dec. John Webster 1st Dec
Alan Bennett 4th Dec. Trish Canning 4th Dec.
Anniversaries
Nil
Rotary Anniversaries Mike McAuliffe 29th Nov (28 years - 1984)
Tom Appleyard 30th Nov (51 years - 1961)
Paul Barfoot 3rd Dec (3 years - 2009)
Neil Grant 4th Dec (4 years - 2008)
Food for Thought
Accept the fact that some days you’re the pigeon, and some days you’re the statue.
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Rotary Information Interplast - Repairing Bodies, Rebuilding lives
Rotary Interplast is one of Australia and New Zealand’s best kept secrets.
For nearly 30 years, Interplast has worked in 25 countries and implemented over 500 surgical and allied
health medical program activities across the Asia Pacific region. Provided free reconstructive surgery for
patients who would otherwise not be able to afford access to such services and empowered local medical
personnel by building their capacity to act independently. They have supported over 70 surgeons and nurses
to continue part of their training in Australia, sent over 600 volunteers on medical programs, provided
over 32,000 consultations and performed over 21,000 life-changing operations.
Siti Aisyah is an Interplast success story. .
When Siti was just 16 months old, her mother passed away, leaving her father to raise her with the help of
her aunt. At the age of two, she became ill with a fever and developed a blister rash on her face. Although
treated with a traditional sandalwood medicine by the village medicine man, Siti’s condition did not
improve. With very little money for treatment, her village rallied, over the period of a week, to raise
enough funds to transport her to Sumbawa Besar hospital. After travelling 150 kilometres over the mountains,
Siti was finally diagnosed with a noma, an infection caused by bacteria which leads to destruction of
the flesh. She was lucky to be alive. Siti’s condition improved after receiving antibiotic treatment.
However, she paid a significant price. She lost a substantial portion of her upper lip and cheek and, as a
result, experienced extreme difficulties with drinking and eating. Her nutritional intake was restricted to
soft food and she was forced to use a small spoon to feed herself. Siti’s impoverished childhood, coupled
with her early illness, meant she didn’t attend school until she was seven years of age. However, she
worked exceptionally hard and excelled. Constantly teased for her deformity, Siti first met Interplast in
2005 as a 16-year-old girl hidden behind a face cloth to disguise her defect. Funded by Batu Hijau Doctors
Children’s Fund, her first Interplast operation allowed Siti to eat normally for the first time in 14 years.
With an additional procedure in 2009, Siti is now a far cry from the shy, reclusive young girl. She’s a
confident, lipstick-wearing woman in pursuit of a successful nursing career. In May 2012, one of Interplast’s
regular volunteer nurses had the opportunity to catch up with Siti, much to her delight: She had
come all the way from Lombok and was dressed in her nurses uniform. She beamed confidence and was a
far cry from the girl who would hide behind her face washer
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The Black Spy
All gardeners paid for the rain.
Des Cousins was welcomed back in customary fashion.
Paul Barfoot & Neil Darch for conspiring to avoid paying a fine, and Neil
Darch for attempting to pinch the Sgts notes.
Dave Tags paid joining for fees to the hippy club, while all other hippies
were asked to stand and be taxed.
Isabelle Chu paid for her distance to trave to meetings
Rob Collins along with Brian Richards paid for the delayed viewing of the AFL Grand Final.
Don Brooks was reminded that we don’t have a Club Bulletin but the Surfside Sketch!
Carol Bishop paid for arranging a meeting on Scarborough Beach yesterday at 3pm.
While Brian Newall was charged for avoiding the Sgt.
Chris Bayes paid for ‘who cares’ attitude. “Did you do your hair?”… “Did you pay for yours?”
Don Brooks paid arrival tax …..USA / Canada / Mexico
Lyn Cavanagh paid for quietly sneaking past the Sgt
Di Allen received a tax refund for assisting the attendance officer
Carol.
While Terry Hunter was reassured that he will feel the Sgts pain.
Above: Attendance Officers Carol & Di
Right: RYE Marie after the Churchlands
SHS Dinner Dance
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ROTARY CLUB OF SCARBOROUGH WA (INC)
Minutes of Annual General Meeting
Held at the Lake Karrinyup Golf Club on Thursday 29 November 2012 at 7.45am
Present: 33 members as per attendance register.
Proxies: Josie Kopsen & Alex Panarese provided proxies in favour of the Secretary.
Minutes: The minutes of the Annual General Meeting held on 24 November 2011 were confirmed.
Matters Arising: None.
Financial Statement & Auditors Report for Year Ending 30 th June 2012: The statement and report was tabled and discussed
and accepted by members present. P/P Barry Cook tabled the financial report for the Rotary Club of Scarborough
Trust.
Notice of Motion by Special Resolution to change Club By-Laws: Two notices of motion were put by Secretary Rob
Collins as follows –
Clause 2.1 Regular Meetings
Change from –
“The Club shall meet each week at 7.15am on Thursdays at the Lake Karrinyup Country Club, 376 North
Beach Road, Karrinyup WA, except in the week of the second Tuesday of the month when the club
meets at 6.30pm on Tuesday at Lake Karrinyup Country Club in lieu of the Thursday morning meeting
that week”.
Change to –
“The Club shall meet each week at 7.15am on Thursdays at the Lake Karrinyup Country Club, 376 North
Beach Road, Karrinyup WA”.
After much discussion, it was agreed by members that the motion should be amended to allow for an alternate
meeting place as determined by the Board to allow for committee meetings etc. Secretary Rob will amend
motion and take to a club meeting for a decision.
Clause 3.1 Board of Directors Membership
Change from –
“The Board of Directors shall consist of the President, the Immediate Past President, the President Elect,
the Secretary, the Treasurer and five Directors”.
Change to –
“The Board of Directors shall consist of the President, the Immediate Past President, the President Elect,
the Secretary, the Treasurer and six Directors”.
Members voted unanimously to change this By-Law.
Note: The reason for changing 3.1 is to allow for an additional Director for the e-group on the Board.
Election of Office Bearers for 2013-2014
7.1 President Elect: Brian Richards
Moved: Dave Taylor
Seconded: Rob Collins
7.2 Secretary: Rob Collins
Moved: Dave Taylor
Seconded: Jerry Pilcher
7.3 Treasurer: Guy Lehmann
Moved: Dave Taylor
Seconded: Rob Taylor
7.4 Directors: (2 Year term) Mike Sultanowsky
Paul Barfoot
Jerry Pilcher
Terry Hunter
Moved: Dave Taylor
Seconded: Rob Collins
Other Business: Nil
Close: There being no other business, the Annual General Meeting was declared closed at 7.58pm.
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The Wheelchairs for Kids (INC)
Summary of the Minutes of Annual General Meeting
Held at the Lake Karrinyup Golf Club on Thursday 29 November 2012 at 7.50am
Peter Whyte opened the meeting and tabled the minutes of the last AGM
Gordon Hudson presented the annual report covering points, a copy of which can be seen in full on the
next page.
Gordon Hudson tabled the Financial Statements & these were accepted.
Office Bearers for the next 2 years
Chairman David Taggrat
Secretary: Peter White
Treasurer: Gordon Hudson
Workshop Manager: Olly Pickett
Committee
Bob Sheridan
Bob Penman
Neil Darch
Di Godson
Volunteer Reps
Bob Isacs
Brother Negus
As there was no General Business, the meeting was closed at 8:15am
President Di then asked PE Dave to cut the cards for the raffle. Won on the second draw by Dave Taggart
Pres Di then thank all for their attendance and closed the meeting with singing of the National Anthem at
8:20am
POSITION NAME CONTACT
Scarborough Rotary President Diana Godson 9245 2054 (H) 0412 006 694 (M)
Secretary / Imm. Past President Rob Collins
9349 4053 (H)
President Elect Dave Taylor 9386 3571 (H) 0418 902 982 (M)
Treasurer Guy Lehmann 9404 6663 (H) 0409 112 435 (M)
Club Service Director Chris Bayes 9289 3707 (B) 0405 384 530 (M)
Community Service Director Allan Bennett 9447 0356 (H) 0417 440 227 (M)
New Generations Director Rob Thompson 9385 1474 (H) 0408 912 778 (M)
International Director Jerry Pilcher 9448 2659 (H) 0428 911 505 (M)
Membership &
Public Relations
CLUB OFFICE BEARERS 2012 - 2013
Andrew Fisher 9447 6919 (H) 0412 324 684 (M)
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2011-2012 Wheelchairs for Kids Annual Report
Members of Wheelchairs for Kids Incorporated.
I am pleased to report that the year 2011-2012 was another satisfying year and despite the general economic
downturn our donated income of approximately ½ million dollars was an increase of 5% on the previous
year. This thanks to the great number of clubs, schools, business and private individuals donating and/or
raising funds. A special mention here of BankWest Movies by Burswood which was responsible for about
25% of our donated income.
The cost of materials for our rough terrain wheelchair, now built to World Health Organisation recommendations
and adjustable for all sizes of children, is still only $125, due in part to the generosity of some suppliers
and the firmness of our purchasing efforts. Peter Hoo playing a big part in this.
Last year the workshop produced and distributed 2,500 wheelchairs, which was a great effort considering
that the new wheelchair was being refined and modified following feedback and expert advice. Currently
we are producing 325 per month.
Brother Olly Pickett, who comes with compliments of the Christian Brothers along with a workshop vehicle,
Bob Sheridan and the team of technical progress members and with 125 volunteers, are to be congratulated
on what has developed into a very smooth and organised production facility. Our outworkers
throughout Australia knitting knee rugs and dolls also serve to promote the project, which is becoming well
known throughout the country. Through Rotary, a company in Melbourne is actively looking at redesigning
and possibly supplying plastic components free.
Most of this knowledge will of course be known, with the regular receipt of the magazine “The Drill”, so
expertly edited by Volunteer Bob Sheridan.
Our database of over 2,700 donors is growing, as is the work of receipting and acknowledging our donors,
so ably and consistently carried out by Susanne Whyte. Our bookkeeper, volunteer Peter Farrell, has
for years produced a set of accounts monthly, particularly needed for our GST refund claims and we thank
Guy Lehmann for carrying out the annual audit.
Although Movies by Burswood donated ¼ of our income for the past year, this wasn’t just a handout. Neil
Darch handled the mammoth task of organising that at least 2 volunteers attended every night during the
season. Volunteers from our workshop did a great job assisting in setting up and dismantling the venues.
There is no way I can name every helper as the number of people volunteering and often taking responsibility
is getting so great. A special thanks therefore goes to all these people.
For personal reasons, Jerry Pilcher has retired as chairman of our management committee which he ably
steered for a number of years. The position was temporarily filled by Dave Taggart and we look forward to
electing a new chairman today.
As we grow, it has become apparent that at some time in the future the administration will not be able to be
handled by volunteers. In fact a paid management will be required. This would conflict with our very successful
fund raising, where we so successfully promote that donations are not used for administration. We
would like to continue promoting this fact and our Secretary Peter Whyte has set up a separate Wheelchairs
for kids Foundation. This Foundation with the object of employing a fund raiser, who would be engaged
to approach mainly the corporate sector, would raise his or her own expenses and then contribute to
Wheelchairs for Kids.
The Scarborough Rotary Club, of which the members are automatically members of Wheelchairs for Kids,
has continued with its support by financing the bulk of the overheads. It is heard at times, the statement “It
is time that Wheelchairs for Kids stood on its own feet”. I ask why? It is the flagship of the Rotary Club
of Scarborough, is supported by 200 Rotary Clubs and very strongly in Victoria. Can you think of a better
way to spend your $30,000, which is at present being turned into over 3,000 much needed wheelchairs
with an estimated commercial value of over a million dollars? And, giving such a sense of purpose to so
many volunteers.
PP Gordon Hudson
CEO and Treasurer
Wheelchairs for Kids Inc.
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Forthcoming Meetings, Programs and Events
DATE LOCATION PROGRAM
Dec 6
Dec 8
Dec 9
Breakfast at LKCC
Greenwood Garden
Chinese Restaurant
Wine Order Pick up
Prof Steven Smith, “The Constraints and Opportunties
of Capturing more energy from the Sun”
Club Christmas Dinner
6:30 for 7pm, BYOG no corkage, $30 pp
Dec 13 Breakfast at LKCC Raconteurs Day
Dec 20 Breakfast at LKCC Alan Jeffery “Christmas Message”
Dec 27
Jan 3
Meeting Cancelled
Meeting Cancelled
Jan 10 Breakfast at LKCC Club Forum & Committee Meetings
Jan 17 Breakfast at LKCC TBA
Jan 24 Breakfast at LKCC TBA
RYE
Marie is currently being
hosted by Lyn Cavanagh
& Kurt Kappeler
PAUL N. LEVI
Dip.Pharm., Dip.Optom.,(S.Africa)
B.S., O.D.(U.S.A.)
FAMILY VISION CARE
CONTACT LENS
PRACTITIONER
182 Scarborough Beach Rd, Doubleview
6018
(Near Cnr. Grand Prom.)
Phone: 9446 7700
Facsimile: 9446 7711
REGISTEREDNo. 5713
DESIGNERS AND BUILDERS OF QUALITY
HOMES
Robert (Rob) Thompson — Manager
Mobile: 0408 912 778
Telephone: 9445 1533 A/H: 9385 1474
21 Pearson Way, Osborne Park
Western Australia 6017
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SWAPMART ROSTER
Can’t make your rostered day? Then You are responsible for arranging your replacement!
Please inform Di Allen of any changes Mobile: 0409 467 866 / dipallen@iinet.net.au
Date Captain Crew Barriers
6 am Captain & Crew Arrive Sat 5:30 - 5:45 pm
DECEMBER 2012
9 Dec Neil Hunt Di Godson Peter Whyte
Neil Grant
Chris Bayes
6 Jan Mike
McAulliffe
Bill Nuttall, Rob Collins, Jerry Pilcher
No SwapMart on December 16th, 23rd & 30th
Carol Bishop
Neil Darch
JANUARY 2013
Andrew Fisher
Tish Darch (IW)
13 Jan Bill Nuttall Bernie Leach Des Cousins
Lyn Cavanagh Beppie De Kuyer(W4K)
Neil Hunt, Peter Hoo, Andrew Fisher
David Gaubert, Neil Grant,
Guy Lehmann
20 Jan Trevor
Canning
Greg Nolan
Neil Hunt
Isabell Chu
Sui Hing Chu (IW)
Justin Markovich, Terry Hunter
Des Cousins
27 Jan Rob
Thompson
Terry Hunter
Josie Kopsen
Chris Bayes
Paul McGuiness(W4K)
Greg Nolan, Peter Simpson,
Donald Brooks
FEBRUARY 2013
3 Feb Dave Taylor Jerry Pilcher Jim Joseph
Peter Hoo
Mary Keenan (IW)
Jim Joseph, Paul & Gaby Levi
10 Feb Brian
Richards
Hugh Frost
Alan Bennett
Di Godson
Peter Pougnault (W4K)
Alan Bennett Alex Panarese,
Jerry Pilcher
17 Feb Paul Barfoot Andrew Fisher Brian Newall
Donald Brooks Helen Books (IW)
Neil Darch, Barry Cook, Joe Angi
24 Feb Mike
Sultanowsky
Neil Hunt
Carol Bishop
Greg Nolan Peter Murray (W4K) 03025469
MARCH 2013
David Gaubert, Hugh Frost,
Des Cousins
3 Mar Mike
McAuliffe
Dave Taggart
Alex Panarese
Des Cousins
Heather Percival(IW)
Andrew Fisher, Neil Hunt,
Terry Hunter
IMPORTANT SWAPMART NOTICE
Please let the Swapmart Co-ordinator know ASAP if you are going to be away or on Leave of Absence.
If known far enough in advance you may be accommodated.
However, if your name does appears on the roster, it is your responsibilityto make arrangements to swap with another Rotarian.
Di Allen (Swapmart Co-ordinator)
0409 467 866 / dipallen@iinet.net.au
Scarborough Rotary Club
P.O. Box 701
Scarborough WA 6018
www.scarboroughrotaryau.org
Editor: Dave Taylor
Email: grimnin@upnaway.com
Scribe: Lyn Cavanagh
Print & Mail: Jerry Pilcher / Rob Collins
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