Vol 7-32-June 25 - Katanning Rotary Club

Monday, 25 June, 2012Brazilian hospital gets its owndialysis machineBy Claudio Spiguel, AssistantGovernor for District 4560 andRotary Foundation committee chairfor the Rotary Club of Guaxupé,Minas Gerais, Brazil.I served as president of my club fortwo consecutive years in 2006-07and 2007-08, two very busy years.In those years, and the ones since,my club has undertaken a number ofimportant service projects, includingone to support a pilot bakery and anindustrial sewing training room at alocal school for underprivilegedchildren.But perhaps the most memorableproject so far has been one that wejust completed in May.As our club’s committee met todiscuss projects for the 2011-12Rotary year, we were approached bytwo longstanding members who hadboth recently lost loved ones, (onehad lost his wife and the other abrother).Their loved ones had both spentconsiderable time in the ICU at thelocal hospital in Guaxupé, wherethey had needed treatment for renalfailure.Since the hospital lacked its owndialysis machine, patients and alltheir monitors were painstakinglyloaded into an ambulance severaltimes a week for a 200-yard trip toanother building where they wereunloaded for the four-hourprocedure.The process was then reversed forthe return trip to the ICU.Local physicians confirmed thatrenal failure is a common problemfor patients in the ICU, and isactually on the increase due to agreater rate of obesity and diabetes.So we applied for a Matching Grantfrom The Rotary Foundation, andpartnered with the Rotary Club ofCentral Chester County (Lionville),Pennsylvania, USA, to purchase adialysis machine for the ICU.Together with a direct contributionfrom the Rotary Club of AnnArbor, Michigan, the total projectcost was US$25,300.On 21 May, we inaugurated the newdialysis machine in the presence ofa representative of our internationalpartner.The two Rotarians who initiated theidea followed the ceremonyattentively with pride, as tears felldown their cheeks.They knew, and we all knew, thatno ICU patient in the Guaxupéhospital will ever again have tosuffer what their loved ones had toendure to receive dialysis.The dialysis machine donated byRotarians in Guaxupé, in partnershipwith the Rotary clubs of Central ChesterCounty (Lionville), Pennsylvania, USA,and Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA.Photos courtesy of Claudio SpiguelClaudio Spiguel (right) helps unveil asign noting Rotary’s contribution to anew dialysis machine for the ICU inGuaxupé.Rotary Club of KatanningClub SecretaryKeith OhlsenTel: (H) 08 9821 4141(M) 0427 817 008Club TreasurerMarlene ShackleyTel: (H) 08 9822 8040(M) 0428 683 601Spoke Editor/WebmasterArthur ToddTel: (H) 08 9821 2019(M) 0429 100 084Sergeants at ArmsDanny McGrathTel: (H) 08 9821 8697(M) 0427 876 117andClub OfficersMichael HobleyTel: (H) 08 9821 4333(M) 0428 214 794AttendancePeter MolinariTel: (H) 08 9821 1673(W) 08 9821 1933Immediate Past PresidentDanielle PerrieTel: (H) 08 9822 8030(M) 0428 231 506Program DirectorGreg RammTel: (H) 08 9821 1718(M) 0427 974 452Rotary Club of Katanning Page 3

Meeting SummaryMonday, 18 June, 2012Monday, 25 June, 2012Regular meeting suspended for Awards NightVENUE:Katanning Country Club, Round Drive, KatanningPRESIDING:Director, Vocational Service - Russel ThomsonMASTER OF CEREMONIES:Peter CaldwellATTENDANCE:Wayne Sergeant, Andrew Pritchard, Brent Ladyman,Michael Hobley, Peter Caldwell, Arthur Todd, GeoffBeeck, Russel Thomson, Ray Ford, David Meyer, PeterKerin, Jacquie Stade, Peter Molinari, Julie Brown, KevinNewman, Nigel Aitken, Marlene Shackley, Iian Woods,Nicki Polding, Lesley Trimming, Craig McKinley.RYE Emilie WærnPartners & FamilySandra Sergeant, Abbey Sergeant, Emma McKinley,Elizabeth Ladyman, Jenny Hobley, Deanne Caldwell,Pauline Todd, Charmaine Meyer, Daphne Kerin,Rachelle Newman, Christine Aitken, Morris Trimming.Visiting Rotarians and PartnersNilApprenticesBrigitte Hmeljak (Valerie Salon), Jack Sergeant(Katanning Glazing & Security), Josh Beattie (WaterCorporation), Caitlin King (Eclipse Hair Design), JessicaMills (Ashleigh Renea Hair & Beauty), Piet Human(Katanning Plumbing & Gas), Aaron Obst (Chris ObstPanel & Paint), Solomon Kells (Squibb Carpentry &Cabinets), Rebecca Norrish (HairQuarters), AshleyDrake-Brockman (Wellard Rural Services).Guests (Employers, Family & Friends of Apprentices)Faye-Mime Crroke, Hanisah Lennox, Justin Lennox, AngelinaRose, Jason Rose, Brenna Schloithe, Dionn Stone,Mocka Stone, Shannon Beeck, Shelley Hmeljak, FrankHmeljak, Erin Hmeljak, Chris Obst, Wendy Obst, EricDrake-Brockman, Sue Drake-Brockman, AlyceBrownlie, Gary Bradbury, Emily Laycock, Cliff Warren,Helen Warren, Peta Garstone, Courtney Anderson, DebbieNorrish, Linda King, Jason King, Shaylee Phillips,Shelley Steere, Trent Poett, Suzanne McRoberts, CecilKells, Tracie Saunders, Greg Saunders, Peter Squibb.Guest SpeakersProfessor Andrew Tunks (Ausgold)HIGHLIGHTS OF THE EVENING:Introduction of one of our local young champions:Abbey Sergeant.Abbey works for the Shire of Katanning and wasacknowledged earlier in the year when she won the WestAustralian Trainee of the Year award. She then went onto represent her state in the finals in Queensland whereshe took out the Australian Trainee of the Year Award.GUEST SPEAKER:Professor Andrew TunksCEO AusGold AustraliaAndrew gave a brief rundown onthe current status of AusGold andits operations in Katanning.The company is currently in recessfrom exploring but should resumefully with locally employed peoplein early August.Having worked all over the worldand tutored at universities, hespoke to the young people about giving everything toreach their dreams. He told them to learn to self-promoteand be prepared to take chances in life.INTRODUCTION OF APPRENTICES:First/Second Year:Jack Sergeant - Glazier - Katanning Glazing & SecurityCaitlin King - Hairdresser - Eclipse Hair DesignPiet Human - Plumber - Katanning Plumbing & GasJessica Mills - Hair Dresser - Ashleigh Renea HairWinnerPiet Human (Piet was not present at the presentation)Third/Fourth Year:Brigitte Hmeljak - Hairdresser - Valerie SalonAaron Obst - Spray Painter - Chris Obst Panel & PaintRebecca Norrish - Hairdresser - HairQuartersSolomon Kells - Cabinet Maker - Peter Squib CarpentryJosh Beattie - Mechanical Fitter - Water CorporationAshley Drake-Brockman - Mechanic - Wellard RuralWinnerJosh BeattieRotary Club of Katanning Page 5

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Monday, 25 June, 2012Regular visitor to our club, TerryBarritt (Rotary Club of Armadale),has been awarded an ‘Order ofAustralia’ medal in this year’sAustralian Honours list.Mr Terence Arthur(Terry) BARRITT.For service to the communitythrough Rotary International.∗ Coordinator, South Pacific Region,Water and Sanitation RotarianAction Group, Rotary InternationalWater Resource Group, 2007-2010.∗ Technical Coordinator, HumanitarianGrants Cadre Committee,Australian Rotary FoundationTrust, 2003-2006; CommitteeMember, 1999-2002.∗ Primary International RotarianContact for water developmentprojects in the Bulacan Province,the Philippines, overseeing theconstruction of over 30 irrigationdams, for 10 years.∗ Regional Coordinator, RotaryFoundation New Zealand, PapuaNew Guinea and South WestPacific, 1999-2001.∗ District Governor, District 9470,Rotary International, 1988-1989.∗ President, Rotary Club ofArmadale, 1983-1984; Member,since 1973.∗ Manager, reconstruction of WWIIMemorial, Araluen Botanic ParkFoundation.From the ABC:WA people awardedin Queens birthdayhonoursThere are 38 West Australians whohave been included in the Queen'sBirthday Honours List.A total of 15 West Australians havereceived Medals of the Order of Australiawhile 18 have been made membersof the order.Three have been made officers of theorder and two, Western Australia'sChief Justice Wayne Martin and renownedplant biologist ProfessorStephen Hopper have been madeCompanions of the Order of Australia.Justice Martin says it is a great honour."For me the important thing is it recognisesthe importance of the courtand the rule of law," he said."And, it acknowledges the hard workand dedication of all the judges, magistrates,justices of the peace, courtofficers all of whom work very hardto provide justice for the people whocome before our courts."Justice Martin also paid tribute to hisfamily."My parents by the sacrifices theymade to give me a good education andinstilling in me a sense of public service."Professor Hopper, who was born inBallina, moved to Perth in his teenageyears and graduated from the Universityof Western Australia and ranKings Park and Botanic Garden.He is currently the director of theRoyal Botanic Gardens in Kew but isreturning to UWA in August to takeup a new chair in biodiversity.He has been honoured for his serviceas a global leader of science, particularlythe delivery of research into theconservation of endangered speciesand ecosystems.Ernie Bridge, 75, has already receiveda medal of the Order of Australia andtoday he has been made a member ofthe order.The first Indigenous person to bemade a government minister says it isthanks to others he has been honoured."There's many people that have got tobe deeply satisfied that they participatedin helping me along the way,"he said."Those who have been with methroughout my public career must feelvery honoured as well and to take alot of credit for the way in whichthey've assisted in the work that'sbeen undertaken and that is duly beingrecognised."Former state and federal MP GrahamEdwards has been made a member ofthe Order of Australia for his servicesto parliament, veterans and peoplewith disabilities.The Vietnam war veteran, who lostboth legs, says he too is honoured toreceive an award."Importantly it's an Australian awardand it's an award that I will cherish,"he said.RecipientsSome of the award winners are notedbelow.Companion (AC) in the GeneralDivision of the Order of AustraliaThe Honourable Chief Justice WayneStewart MartinOfficer (AO) in the General Divisionof the Order of AustraliaDr William Henry (Harry) ButlerCBEDr Deborah LehmannThe Honourable ProfessorChristopher David Steytler QCMember (AM) in the GeneralDivision of the Order of AustraliaThe Honourable Graham JohnEdwardsDr Thomas Rex HendersonMedal (OAM) of the Order of Australiain the General DivisionMr Norman Jock BeattieMrs Elsie Janet McLeodMrs Anne MitchellMrs Mildred Lucy (Rusty) WalkleyMr Joe ZekulichContinued Page 9 ►Rotary Club of Katanning Page 9

Monday, 25 June, 2012The Nathan DrewMemorial TrustOur club has been a financial supporter ofthis important initiative over several yearsand, in turn, have helped save three livessince the inception of the Silent Sentries.The Nathan Drew Memorial Trust wasformed in September 2003 when 15 yearold Nathan Drew drowned whilst fishing atthe Salmon Holes in Albany. This incidentand many similar tragedies demonstratedthe need for improvements in coastalsafety.The aim of the Trust is to initiate andfoster the improvement of coastal safety,not just in the Great Southern Region butthroughout Australia. To date, the Trusthas achieved the following advancementsin coastal safety:∗ Instigated coastal safety surveys∗ Pushed for improved safety signage∗ Designed and implemented theinstallation of the Silent Sentry system∗ Provided buoyancy vests for hire fromDenmark to Bremer Bay∗ Initiated the development of a coastalsafety information systemThe Trust first developed the Silent Sentryin 2004.Two units were installed on therocks adjacent to popular fishing locationsat Salmon Holes in the TorndirrupNational Park near Albany, WesternAustralia. Four additional units wereinstalled in 2008 at Lowlands Beach east,Lowlands Beach west, Bum Rock and theDeeps in the Lowlands Reserve. Theseare all high risk sites where there havebeen lives lost and near misses occurregularly, including the loss of Nathan.In November 2009 the Trust launched thenew Silent Sentry System which has beenupgraded to include a GME MT400 406MHz Emergency Distress Beacon(EPIRB).The Silent Sentry consists of a canisterbolted onto the rocks with three 300mmdiameter ball floats inside. The floatshave surrounding rope netting and ahandle attached to hold onto. The floatsare accessed by pushing the retaininglever to one side. Once this lever ispushed to access the floats a uniquesignal is transmitted via Satellite to thePage 10Australian Maritime Safety Authority(AMSA) in Canberra. On receiving thesignal AMSA will contact the local police,the WA Water Police and the Trust. Thelocal Police will immediately initiate therescue operations. The estimated timetake from when the lever is moved towhen the local Police are informed shouldnot exceed five minutes.In June 2007 the Silent Sentry located atthe north end of Salmon Holes helpedsave the life of a 16 year old recreationalfisherman who slipped off rocks into theocean and was able to be rescued withthe use of the Silent Sentry floats.In March 2008 another recreational fishermanwas saved using the Silent Sentry atSalmon Holes and another recreationfisherman in March 2009. The Trust aimsto install a Silent Sentry in all known highrisk recreational rock fishing locations asfunds become available.► From Page 8Full recipient listThe full list of honours recipientsfollows.Wayne Martin ACWilliam Henry Mainwaring (Harry)Butler AODeborah Lehmann AOChristopher Steytler AOErnest Bridge AMGraham Edwards AMAlexander George AMNeville Green AMColleen Hayward AMBettine Heathcote AMThomas Rex (Rex) Henderson AMAudrey Jackson AMJennifer McComb AMTrevor Parry AMRussel Perry AMAnthony Pietropiccolo AMDavid Plowman AMJonathan Rampono AMWilliam Reed AMKimberley Wilkie AMRichard Woldendorp AMBrian Wright AMTerence (Terry) Barritt OAMNorman (Jock) Beattie OAMDonald Blair OAMFrances Carter OAMKay Cox OAMJenkin Davies OAMAnthony (Graham) Fisher OAMWalter Fry OAMMervyn Mancer OAMElsie McLeod OAMAnn Mitchell OAMDenyse Needham OAMHelen Shervington OAMMildred (Rusty) Walkley OAMJoe Zekulich OAMRotary Club of Katanning

Monday, 25 June, 2012What’s big, green, and saves lives?For the over one million people whoselives have been saved the answer is easy:it’s a ShelterBox. Founded in Cornwall inthe United Kingdom by Rotarian TomHenderson, this international disasterrelief charity delivers emergency shelterincluding a 10 person tent, blankets,cooking utensils, water storage andpurification and other essential life savingequipment all wrapped in a big green box.Since 1999, over 117,000 big green boxeshave been deployed across the world –from Fiji to Peru to Myanmar to theRepublic of the Congo and everywhere inbetween. ShelterBox is poised to sendimmediate relief from floods, earthquakes,volcanoes, conflicts, hurricanes, andtsunamis.Since 2004, Volunteer ShelterBoxResponse Teams have been the eyes andears of the organisation in disaster areas.These teams are well-trained, selfsufficient,resourceful under pressure andwilling to be deployed at a moment’snotice, and offer a unique perspective intothe lives of the people affected bycatastrophe.Recently, Rotary International andShelterBox signed a project partneragreement cementing the bond betweenthe two organisations.ShelterBox in PeruTuesday, May 08:A total of 409 ShelterBoxes have beendistributed in the regions of Lima andAbancay, the majority in the latter region,following continuous landslides. Over 400families now have a temporary home asthey rebuild their lives. All teams havereturned home and the deployment iscomplete.Tuesday, May 02:ShelterBox Response Teams (SRTs)have been able to distribute emergencyshelter to landslide survivors in hard toreach areas in Peru's Apurimac region,thanks to ShelterBox's collaboration withthe national Civil Defence Department.Ruth Mary Huertas Gutierrez is theCommunity Service Officer in Abancay; acity nestled deep in the southern AndesMountains; where she has also beenworking with SRTs to assist in thedistribution of ShelterBoxes.Ruth Mary's work involves visiting farflungvillages and settlements onlyaccessible by 4x4 vehicles. She knowseach of the villages intimately, and theyknow her, often greeting her with hugs.With her work, knowledge and relationshipswith these isolated communities, theResponse Teams have been able todeliver aid to them.'Ruth Mary picked up on our operationstructure and our methods very early on,'said SRT volunteer Graham Henderson(UK). 'She was able to bring us news offamilies and villages that we wouldn't haveheard of if it wasn't for her.''It's this kind of relationship that setsShelterBox apart,' says SRT volunteer YiShun Lai (US). 'Miguel, Ruth Mary, andPorfilio have become a critical part of ourgrassroots network, and we're deeplygrateful that ShelterBox's methods ofoperations allow us to seek out and findsuch important community members,whether they be official employees of thecommunity or not.'ShelterBox has distributed 408 Shelter-Boxes to Peruvian families made homelessby the recent landslides caused byongoing heavy rains.Wednesday, April 18:ShelterBox Response Teams (SRT) havebeen distributing ShelterBoxes todisplaced families in Claveles, a suburb ofLima, and in areas in the Apurimac regioncalled Pumarangio and Cachora.The heavy rains are making it challengingfor the teams to travel around as there areincreased risks of landslides. Despite this,the SRTs continue to assess need anddistribute emergency shelter, bringingshelter, warmth and comfort to affectedfamilies as well as a new sense ofcommunity.Monday, March 26:ShelterBoxes are being sent to Peru tobring shelter, warmth and dignity tofamilies who have been made homelessby recent mudslides.A ShelterBox Response Team (SRT) hasfound a need for emergency shelter in themountainous areas of Cusco andApurimac in south eastern Peru. Much ofthe region has been evacuated but manypeople remain in the more isolated areas.SRT members John Cordell (US) andGary Boe (US) travelled to Abancay, a cityin Apurimac District, where a landslidehappened on 18 March.'We arrived in Abancay to find around 150families homeless after heavy rains onSunday caused the hillside to let go,which produced a mudslide that buriedtheir homes,' said Gary. 'Our priority is toget emergency shelter to them as soon aspossible.'The SRT is coordinating a response withthe national disaster management office,the National Institute of Civil Defence(INDECI), and other officials of theregional area while the ShelterBoxes arebeing transported there.Monday, March 19:Heavy rains and landslides have causedextensive damage in the mountainousregion of Cuzco in south-eastern Peru,home to the tourist destination of MachuPicchu. Reports say that thousands ofpeople have been made homeless andalmost 10,000 hectares of crops havebeen destroyed.Local Rotarians met the ShelterBoxResponse Team (SRT) as it arrived inPeru's capital, Lima, on 18 March. Theyare providing the team with transport andlogistical support during the deployment.Story from “Rotary Voices”ShelterBox deployment

S 1M 2 CHANGEOVERT 3ROTARY CALENDAR OF EVENTS - 2012JULY 2012 AUGUST 2012W 4 1T 5 2F 6 3S 7 4S 8 5M 9 PIET HUMAN 6T 10 7W 11 8T 12 9F 13 10S 14 11S 15 12M 16 TBA 13T 17 14W 18 15T 19 16F 20 17S 21 18S 22 19M 23 TBA 20T 24 21W 25 22T 26 23F 27 24S 28 25S 29 26M 30 TBA 27T 31 28Monday, 25 June, 2012JUST FOR A LAFF!Adam was walking around the Garden of Edenfeeling very lonely, so God asked Adam, "What iswrong with you?" Adam said he didn't have anyoneto talk to. God said he was going to give him acompanion and she would be called woman. Godsaid, "This person will cook for you and wash yourclothes, she will always agree with every decisionyou make. She will bear your children and neverask you to get up in the middle of the night to takecare of them. She will not nag you, and will alwaysbe the first to admit she was wrong when you'vehad a disagreement. She will never have a headache,and will freely give "love" and compassionwhenever needed." Adam asked God, "What willthis woman cost?" God said, "An arm and a leg."Adam said, "What can I get for just a rib?"The rest is history...Three Irishmen are sitting in the pub windowseat, watching the front door of the brothelover the road. The local Methodist pastorappears, and quickly goes inside."Would you look at that!" says the firstIrishman."Didn't I always say what a bunch ofhypocrites they are!"No sooner are the words out of his mouththan a Rabbi appears at the door, knocks, andgoes inside."Another one trying to fool everyone with piouspreaching and stupid hats!"They continue drinking their beer roundlycondemning the vicar and the rabbi whenthey see their own Catholic priest knock onthe door."Ah, now dat's sad." says the third Irishman."One of the girls must have died."293031Why are cigarettes sold inpetrol stations when smokingis prohibited there?Rotary Club of Katanning Page 13

MEMBERS CONTACT DETAILSMonday, 25 June, 2012Rotarian Home Work Mobile EmailPRESIDENTWayne (Sandra) Sergeant 9821 1890 9821 2379 0409 103 801 sergeant@wn.com.auCLUB SERVICEDavid (Charmaine) Meyer 9824 1236 9824 1236 0417 178 387 dlm@katel.net.auArthur (Pauline) Todd 9821 2019 0429 100 084 aptodd@bigpond.net.auGreg Ramm 9821 1718 9821 1718 0427 974 452 gvramm@wn.com.auKeith (Angela) Ohlsen 9821 4141 9821 3200 0427 817 008 keith.ohlsen@agric.wa.gov.auMarlene (Des) Shackley 9822 8040 9822 8040 0428 683 601 shackley@activ8.net.auCOMMUNITY SERVICEIian Woods 98448649 0428 915 815 Iian.woods@elders.com.auJulie (Tim) Brown 9823 1115 9821 9800 0408 590 006 juliebrown62@bigpond.comMarianne Perrie 9822 8036 9821 4327 0477 442 561 m.perrie@iinet.net.auRob (Sonia) Smithson 9821 1888 0487 509 378 robertandsonia6390@bigpond.comINTERNATIONAL SERVICENigel (Christine) Aitken 9821 1690 9821 2000 nigel.aitken@bigpond.comBrent (Elizabeth) Ladyman 9821 0030 9821 0030 0427 968 533 b.e.ladyman@bigpond.comMichael (Jenny) Hobley 9821 4797 9821 4797 0428 214 794 hobley68@oceanbroadband.netAdrian (Barbara) Edwards 9821 4383 9821 2388 0427 212 388 edw@katel.net.auGeoff (Helen) Beeck 9821 4333 9821 4333 0417 966 802 summerfield1892@bigpond.comPeter Hayes 9821 1888 0428 345 047 hayezy13@virginbroadband.com.auVOCATIONAL SERVICERussel (Margaret) Thomson 9823 1549 9823 1549 0419 950 217 kunmallup@bigpond.comRay (Julie) Ford 9821 2483 9821 1172 rfsigns@katel.net.auPeter (Christine) Molinari 9821 1673 9821 1933 pmolinari@tnmlawyers.com.auPeter (Deanne) Caldwell 9823 5016 9823 5016 0428 235 006 diesel14@bigpond.comPeter (Daphne) Kerin 9821 1858 9821 1858 0427 208 878 peteranddaphne@sctelco.net.auNicki Polding 9821 9800 0419 939 546 nicki.polding@det.wa.edu.auCraig (Emma) McKinley 9821 5363 9821 1985 0423 128 069 mensworldkatanning@bigpond.comNEW GENERATIONSJacqueline Stade 9821 1558 j.stade@bigpond.comKevin (Rachelle) Newman 9821 1404 9821 1111 044 8211 102 kevin@farmerscentre1978.com.auLesley (Morris) Trimming 98211827 98211827 0407 423 495 lesleytrimming@bigpond.comDanny (Julie Forest) McGrath 9821 8697 9821 1836 0427 876 117 premiersmash@westnet.com.auPP Danielle (David Hislop) Perrie 9822 8030 9861 2222 0428 231 506 dandave@activ8.net.auAndrew Pritchard 9821 1241 9821 2340 0417 904 057 ajp@myboomerang.com.auPage 14Rotary Club of Katanning