For 8th March, 2004


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		For 8th March, 2004
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The presentation of the Logan Hospice project was made at the Logan Hyperdome on Wednesday night so everything is up and running. Major fund raising and sponsorship should be forthcoming from various corporate and other large bodies. The Hospice will have around 25 beds and this is a credit to all those concerned in getting the project this far, not to mention Randal the contribution made by Randal Dennings, Barry Swain and Darryl Hood. They would have contributed a major amount in giving of their time which would equate to tens of thousands of dollars had it been paid for. The Rotary Club of Loganholme is very proud of its members. We will need to have a major function each year to make sure this project comes to fruition and becomes a viable operation. To that end Marie has some ideas and plans for an annual event and as that crystalises more information will be passed on to you. Congratulations to Anna Kleinschmidt on her presentation a couple of weeks ago. Her year away has definitely promoted some major changes in confidence and maturity. It is gratifying to find that when Rotary sponsors an exchange student to go overseas that they are really wonderful ambassadors for Australia and Rotary. It’s a pity we don’t find a useful way to pass these things on to Joe public and let him know we are not just a bunch of silver-spooned old fogeys. Although we didn’t manage to get time to pursue our membership think-tank last week, I thought the discussions we had on the Legislative proposals to be voted on at District Conference were very useful. Thanks to Peter Nelson, David Gardner and Stephen Hendey for their timely information on the ramifications of some of the proposals and to Chris Monahan for the time and effort he has put in. District Conference is almost upon us and if anyone has any second thoughts about going I’m sure you would find it an excellent event. Some are only going down for the day on Saturday (which is the main day). You might like to do the same. If you’re interested please let me know and I’ll make some enquiries on late registrations. For those of you who are going, don’t forget we are running the RDU stand during the conference breaks and will need to set everything up on Friday afternoon, then man it on Saturday during breaks from the formal programme. Your help would be really appreciated – and we get 15% of whatever we sell. Cheers, President Lorraine
Date Claimers March, 2004 Bowel Scan Month 8th March, 2004 Joint Meeting with Redlands Sunrise and Port of Brisbane Clubs 13th March, 2004 Model Trains, Sausage Sizzle, Swim at Peter Nelson 14h March, 2004 Clean up Australia Campaign 15th March, 2004 Heather Wilkins, Women’s Cricket 19th March, 2004 Romac Art Show & Coctail Party, Riverside Centre, 6.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m. $30 per Ticket Rotary/Police/Business Getting to Know You Function 25-28th March 2004 District Conference – Royal Pines Resort 29th March, 2004 District Conference de-brief 5th April, 2004 Club Assembly – Membership Strategies 30th April, 2004 Rotary/Police/Business Function 12-14th March, 2004 Rypen Camp, Laidley May, 2002 Bowls Day BOWELSCAN Roster at HYPERDOME Thursday 11th March, 2004: David Gardner, David Khoury, Les McGavin, Sue Roseby Saturday 13th March, 2004: Chris Mitchell, Allan Short Thursday 18th March, 2004: Barry Swain, Graeme Bosanquet Saturday 20th March, 2004: Lorraine Howson, Marie Grant, Roz McCoy Ponderings…. Who was the first person to look at a cow and say, “I think I’ll squeeze these dangly things here and drink whatever comes out.”? Why do toasters always have a setting that burns the toast to a horrible crisp that no decent human being would eat? Do Illiterate people get the full effect of Alphabet Soup? If electricity comes from electrons, does morality come from morons? Who was the first person to say, “See that chicken there…..I’m going to eat the next thing that comes out of its butt.”? Ponderings…. Who was the first person to look at a cow and say, “I think I’ll squeeze these dangly things here and drink whatever comes out.”? Why do toasters always have a setting that burns the toast to a horrible crisp that no decent human being would eat? Do Illiterate people get the full effect of Alphabet Soup? If electricity comes from electrons, does morality come from morons? Who was the first person to say, “See that chicken there…..I’m going to eat the next thing that comes out of its butt.”? LOGANHOLME ROTARY/ POLICE COMMUNITY BUSINESS FUNCTION: It is intended to hold this function on 20th April, 2004. It would commence around 4.00 p.m. and run until 7.00 or so. This is a major function and the support and assistance of every member would be appreciated. So put your thinking caps on. It is the best opportunity all year to seek new members and to promote our club. Each member needs to invite at least one business person, however numbers of invitees are not limited. It will cost the Rotarian and Police Officer $20 for this invitation ($10 each). Each business person invited thereafter will cost $10 each. Expected attendance – 200. Even if you can’t attend yourself you could nominate one of the members who will be there to introduce your invitee. I have been to many of these functions (Wynnum District Xmas Party was always a huge success) and I can personally vouch for the tremendous networking that was gained from each occasion. Support from the business community is needed to assist with the Major Raffle that will be held during the event. The proceeds of this raffle will go to Loganholme Rotary projects and each member’s efforts to obtain prize donations for the raffle is requested.. It is anticipated that this will become an annual event. A list of dignitaries will be compiled and a programme of guest speakers will be prepared. There will be limited speakers. It will not be a formal occasion as we anticipate that we will hold it in the carpark of the police station. The 6ft high fence should give us the desired privacy. Noel and Judy will prepare a document that will record business people and their data for this and other events. It was suggested that we launch our 100 wheelchairs for $100 School project. Sponsors can be signed up to buy their own chair. POLICE ROTARY CHARITY BOWLS DAY: (one of the side effects of having a Police Officer as the Community Services Director is that you have to take the police family with you to everything) · It was unanimously agreed that we have the Bowls Day again as those that attended last year had a great time. We anticipate that it will be in May, however no date has been set yet with the Springwood Bowls Club. Marie will finalise details and seek support from Slacks Creek Police again. The Loganholme Police will support us as we will have won them over at the Business Function. · Lots of corporate support could also be gained from the Business function for the Bowls Day The following letter is self-explanatory. I will send the details of the synopsis of the proposed legislation under separate cover so as not to make to newsletter too large. If you feel we need to have a comprehensive discussion about these proposals we will need to probably arrange to have a special meeting for this purpose. Due to constraints of time this will need to be sooner rather than later. From Mel Langley, Representative for District 9630 at The Council on Legislation which will be meeting in Chicago in June, 2004 dated 13th February. 2004 Fellows, I am writing as the representative for this District at the Council on Legislation (COL) which will be meeting in Chicago in June. For your information 20th June, 2003 was he deadline for Legislation for the 2004 COL and RI received over 700 pieces from Clubs, Districts, The General Council of RIBI and the RI Board. The Constitution and By-laws Committee met in July, August and again in September to review all of the legislation. They made recommendation to the RI Board at its October meeting and of the five proposals that were submitted by our District two were found to be irregular for a variety of reasons, which leaves three pieces for me to present at the COL. Of the 600+ pieces, 427 were found to be “regular” and Volume 1 of the legislation book has been received for me review and determination of a voting position in respect of each proposal prior to the meeting itself. I am advised that Volume 2 will be mailed to me at the end of this month which will include compromise pieces, “deficient” and/or “defective” pieces that have become regular thanks to amendments and all remaining “deficient” pieces. If enough proposers accept compromise pieces, it is anticipated that we will review close to 350 pieces of legislation at the Council. I am attaching a summary of the Volume 1 proposals and sending them for the review of your Club because I seek your comments as to whether you would like any more detailed information in respect of any proposal that may be of interest, and importantly, any specific position you feel I should adopt which will assist me in my approach to voting. It is simply not possible for me to get around to all Clubs prior to COL; and how does one hope to cover all of the proposals in the time available at a normal meeting in any event? I believe that this approach gives addressees sufficient time to review and enquire if so desired. My programme is scheduled for a “voting position” determination during the first two weeks of May, therefore, any input you care to offer will be considered up until that time. Thank you for your attention and co-operation. YIR Mel Langley I have also received the Auditors Report from District 9630 to be passed at District Conference. I will also distribute hard copy of this and should you have any questions could be please contact me (Lorraine) and I will endeavour to have your questions answered. Please also note this is a matter of urgency. ROTARY ACRONYMS & DESCRIPTIONS MAKE-UPS Making up of attendance at meetings or another Rotary Club or District Meeting. A card is obtained from the visited Club in order that credit for attendance is gained. Make-ups can be within 14 days prior to or following the normal meeting MATCHING Up to US$50K that match club contributions for projects involving Clubs GRANTS in two or more countries for humanitarian service MOP Manual of Procedure – A reference manual for Rotary Leaders updated Each 3 years. Contains policies and procedures for club and RI adminis- tation. MUNA Model United National Assembly – An international youth project that simulates the workings of the United Nations usually held annually for 2 days in March. NESS National Engineering Summer School. NID National Immunization NYSF National Immunization Days Object of Rotary A statement from the Rotary Constitution – The object is to encourage and Foster the ideal of service as a basis of worthy enterprise. Official Directory A RI publication issued by RI annually containing list of all clubs, names and addresses or Presidents, Secretaries and time and place of meetings, etc.available from the International Director. Operation Live- A vocational programme in Australia sponsored by Shell Australia to Wire encourage young people aged 18-25 to establish their own business. Rotarians act as mentors. PDG Past District Governor. PE President Elect Peer Support Non-profit group founded in 1971 with Rotary support – operates in most Foundation Primary and secondary schools to offer leadership training for senior students who in turn assist integration of new students. Per Capita Dues Dues each club pays to RI for each active member. Payable semi-annually on 1^st July and 1^st January at current rate of exchange notified by RI. PETS Presidents Elect Training Seminar – Held annually for incoming Presidents and partners to be trained in the administration of their club and to develop challenging projects and programmes. PHF Paul Harris Fellow – A form of recognition for financial or meritorious service to the Foundation or to the community generally. PHF Sustaining Recognises financial contributions to the Foundation in increments – Member Recognises individuals who have made contributions in instalments up to US$1000, TO BE CONTINUED NEXT BULLETIN AUSTRALIAN CORPORATE ALLIANCE PROGRAM LTD. Web Page – www.r-acap.org Great savings can be made by using some of the partners of this alliance and full details can be obtained on the above web site. I find the rates with Avis are excellent and you can book a vehicle on their web site which is: www.avis.com.au. You need to quote the AWD number which is P4184000 but they don’t give you the opportunity to quote the Club name and district numbers. I usually have them include that on the remarks section of the contract at the time of pick-up. Avis make a donation and the split is 50% to the Rotarian’s club, 10% to the Rotarians District, 25% to the Australian Rotary Health Research Fund and 15% to ACAP. CGU is another easy partner to use. They do a slightly cheaper third party insurance on your registration and I have the form for completion for your CTP holder to go with your registration. Or you can go to their website via the acap website link. The split of CGU’s donation is 40% to the Rotarians Rotary Club, 10% to District, 25% to Rotary’s polio eradication campaign, and 25% to ACAP. Harvey Norman Commercial Technology is another preferred partner in respect IT both commercial and private and will offer significantly better-than-market prices for both the commercial customer and the private home user. There are 10 Harvey Norman participating stores nationwide and you can phone 1-800-022-116 for further information. The donation split is 40% to Rotarians Rotary Club, 10% to District, 25% to Camp Quality and 25% to ACAP. FURTHER INFORMATION ON OTHER PARTNERS NEXT BULLETIN. “The Logan Sunrise Rotary Club are seeking our help………….They are aware of a large shed available at no cost. They propose to erect this shed on a block of land somewhere cost to the Highway in the Springwood/Slack’s Creek area for an Art Gallery and workshop. The Gallery would be a focus of community involvement in art and craft activities. If any Club members know of an available block of land then the Club would like to speak to them. If any members of Loganholme have an interest in helping them with this project the Logan Sunrise would also like to speak to them. This exciting idea is very worthy of your support.” Logan Sunrise are also keen to expand their membership and would welcome any assistance from surrounding Clubs. The meet on Thursday mornings and if you are aware of any prospective member who might be interested in meeting at that time please pass their name on to President Merv Richens. They also encourage Loganhome members to do makeups at Logan Sunrise. PROMOTIONAL FLYER FROM R.D.U. ROTARY DOWN UNDER - MARCH 2004 Rotary's annual Rotaract Week falls in March - this year from March 8 to 14 - and R.I. President Jonathan Majiyagbe devotes the major part of his monthly message in Rotary Down Under to encouraging Rotarians and Rotary clubs to support the Rotaract movement. On page 3 of the March issue (directly opposite the President's message) there's a special Rotaract story from Western Australia that really underlines the immense value of young people being aligned with Rotary clubs via Rotaract. Also on page 3, your Rotary regional magazine introduces the newly appointed Manager of the R.I. South Pacific and Philippines office, John Tucker. Long time Manager Harley Tarrant will retire on July 2, 2004, and John is currently undergoing a period of intensive training at Rotary International Headquarters in Evanston, Illinois, U.S.A. There's another challenging article from Western Australia on pages 8 and 9. It seems that Rotarians in the west are really showing the rest of our region how to plan exciting and comprehensive Centenary celebrations! Still on Rotary's Centenary, on page 10, R.I. Director John Thorne announces details of an exciting and very unique Centenary program linking Rotary's wonderful RYLA program with the tradition of ANZAC in Australia and New Zealand. The many challenges of this new initiative have been taken up by District Governors Elect in New Zealand, Australia and Turkey and it seems certain to be one of the real highlights of celebrations in 2004/2005. The South Pacific area has been the target for several visits from Rotary leaders in recent months - with President Jonathan spending time in Fiji and Perth, and President Elect Glenn Estess in New Zealand. Full details are contained in the March issue. Elizabeth Caldicott of the Rotary Club of Blackwood, South Australia, is announced as the winner of the annual Ken Scheller Award for Literary Contribution to the magazine, and there is also a comprehensive list of other winners of supporting awards. See page 20. Is your club still looking for that perfect Vocational Service project? Turn to page 21 of the March issue of Rotary Down Under and learn about the unique vocational qualities of the Royce and Jean Abbey Endownment/Scholarship Fund. It's a wonderful concept and provides great satisfaction for any participating Rotary club. Of course, there is much information on the annual Rotary Convention in Osaka, Japan. Don't forget March 15 is the final deadline for discount registration fees for the Convention!

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