Rotary Club of Bendigo - Established July 30, 1925 – Charter No 2104 Rotary Club of Bendigo A member of Rotary International District 9800 PO Box 131, Bendigo Victoria, 3552 84th ANNUAL REPORT E-mail: [email protected] 2008-2009 Website: http://www.bendigorotary.org ROTARY CLUB OF BENDIGO - ANNUAL REPORT - 2008-2009 Offi cials 2008-2009 District Governor (D9800) Jim Studebaker Assistant Governor (Goldfi elds) Hugh Wheeler Board of Directors President Noel Hobley Community Service Margaret O’Rourke/Kaye Graves President Elect Andrew Hampton International Service Colin Burns Vice President Hugh Wheeler Membership Glenn Reilly Hon. Secretary Garry Gunnell New Generations John Krakowiak Hon. Treasurer Daniel Buttolph Public Relations Zerin Knight Club Service Larrie Winzar Rotary Foundation Rod McDonald Club Offi cials Public Offi cer Ian Monotti Club Protection Offi cer Ray Paulsen Bulletin Editor Noel Hobley

Past Presidents E M Vains 1925-1926 K W Hesse 1955-1956 P A Joseph 1987-1988 M G Guidice 1926-1927 R V Brock 1956-1957 E J Rankins 1988-1989 W J Long 1927-1928 T B Keith 1957-1958 W F Gray 1989-1990 O Flight (Snr) 1928-1929 R Campagnolo 1958-1959 N R Phillips 1990-1991 J Jeffrey 1929-1930 H A Moors 1959-1960 D W Brown 1991-1992 W Tredinnick 1930-1931 W G Sones 1960-1961 B T McMahon 1992-1993 W Tredinnick 1931-1932 S J Tongway 1961-1962 B L Kinross 1993-1994 F Levy 1932-1933 G E Mayne 1962-1963 H G Wheeler 1994-1995 A L Bolton 1933-1934 A C Sandow 1963-1964 K A Reilly 1995-1996 (Dist Gov 1936/37) E M Monotti 1964-1965 R Poyser 1996-1997 G V Lansell 1934-1935 J N Sutherland 1965-1966 G McLeod 1997-1998 G Eathorne 1935-1936 J C M Jeffrey 1966-1967 C M Nankervis 1998-1999 G Long 1936-1937 K H G Ross 1967-1968 G R Gunnell 1999-2000 O V Morris 1937-1938 W N Johanson 1968-1969 L J Winzar 2000-2001 T H McNaught 1938-1939 J W Henderson 1969-1970 I R Monotti 2001-2002 H P Y Wright 1939-1940 D L Martin 1970-1971 B W Doherty 2002-2003 W A Draper 1940-1941 C Bell 1971-1972 C J Burns 2003-2004 L L Dungey 1941-1942 K Mill 1972-1973 J M McLean 2004-2005 G P Hibberd 1942-1943 F A McManus 1973-1974 M J Andrew 2005-2006 A E Davies 1943-1944 L Williamson 1974-1975 J Krakowiak 2006-2007 E B Pederick 1944-1945 R W Cambridge 1975-1976 H G Wheeler 2007-2008 G A Pethard 1945-1946 J M Adams 1976-1977 N A Hobley 2008-2009 F.E.R. Biggs 1946-1947 W J B Derham 1977-1978 B Mundy 1947-1948 J M Cartwright 1978-1979 Members who are Past A H Jones 1948-1949 R J Slattery 1979-1980 Presidents of Other Clubs J. Barton 1949-1950 D T Watts 1980-1981 Neil McLean 1971-72 Colac West E F Granger 1950-1951 G Scarrott 1981-1982 Bruce Perrin 1972-73 Wangaratta (Dist Gov 1962-63) R W Paulsen 1982-1983 Peter Hyett 2000-01 Echuca/Moama N J Oliver 1951-1952 D J Samson 1983-1984 Brian Figg 2007-08 Mildura. E A Cambridge 1952-1953 D T Potter 1984-1985 R H Trethewey 1953-1954 H J O’Sullivan 1985-1986 C W Baker 1954-1955 V F Moyle 1986-1987 PAGE 1 ROTARY CLUB OF BENDIGO - ANNUAL REPORT - 2008-2009 Presidents report PRESIDENT: NOEL HOBLEY It is with great pleasure that I present the 84th Annual Report of Wheeler last year allowed new members to enjoy a forum the Rotary Club of Bendigo. through which they could develop their passions into becoming part of the Rotary program. It is from this committee and the As reiterated by most presidents at about this time, the year has enthusiasm that membership director Glenn Reilly bought to his gone quickly and this report is an attempt to refl ect on those role, we saw the resurrection of the Golf Day and subsequent achievements of which we can all be very proud. As is the norm presentation of an $8000 cheque to ‘Operation Cleft’. After it has been another year of Rotarians doing what Rotarians do such a large infl ux of members last year, Glenn’s focus was to best. Lots of effort, with little recognition, to make a difference have these members more fully involved as contributors to the to those less fortunate and more than likely never to meet. programs of Rotary. In acknowledging this, please excuse me if I don’t attempt to To add to the success of the previous years, Kaye Grave’s ‘Rural recognise all individual efforts but focus on the achievements Health Checks’ was presented at a national forum in Cairns and of the major projects undertaken by our club. stands a real possibility of infl uencing federal policy. At the outset of my preparation for the role of president, my In August we welcomed Agathe Dairien as an exchange student focus has been on keeping the traditions of our club in place and from France and if I can quote the Fossicker of August 12, “.... where ever appropriate, trying to expand or improve on those we look forward to observing her grow in confi dence as she traditions our members hold dear whilst looking for further experiences her Aussie surrounds and speaks to the members opportunities to expand the reach and respect of our club. on a regular basis”. That certainly eventuated and as Agathe

To kick the year off following the changeover season, I attended nears the end of her exchange and we have seen her develop a cocktail party at Crown Casino to hear RI President, D. K. Lee enormously. We expect the same when outgoing exchange address an appreciative audience about his passion to ‘Make student Cameron Fortune returns from Brazil. Dreams Real’ for the children of the world. A room full of Early in my presidential year, during the changeover Rotarians and friends enjoyed the evening and much discussion season actually, I committed the Rotary Club of Bendigo to was generated by newly elected presidents about their plans and participating in the Police Mentoring program initiated by their enthusiasm for the coming year. the Central Melbourne Sunrise Rotary Club. We welcomed PP Larrie Winzar soon hit the ground running with a meeting superintendent Peter Bull of the Bendigo Police Headquarters to review the ‘Star Thrower’ program following the success as a mentoree under the guidance of Bruce Reid. Peter has of last year’s pilot program. This program formed part of enjoyed his involvement with this program and looks forward our presentation to the Beachside Cluster as a partnering to a continued connection with Rotary. opportunity to fi nance further expansion of this exciting ‘home In November the Rotary Clubs of Bendigo presented the annual grown’ program. ‘Swap Meet’ with 20,000 plus visitors converging on Bendigo Val Broad brought the successes of the Bendigo Youth Choir for the weekend and over 2,000 hours of rostered work for to our attention and they were subsequently successfully members and helpers from the three main recipients of this nominated as one of the worthy recipients of the ‘Swap Meet’ years funds - Righteous Pups, Bendigo Resources Centre and funds to facilitate their guest appearance in Prague. Bendigo Youth Choir. The establishment of the Pathfi nder Committee by PP Hugh After fi ve years at Lake Weeroona the ‘Carols’ returned to

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Rosalind Park with much work from the committee under Colin visit to the Post Offi ce and we enjoyed a river cruise and dinner Nankervis. With a major sponsor on board for the fi rst time, on the Maribyrnong River. Above all we enjoyed each others’ we enjoyed an excellent summer evening. With the support of company and strengthened the bonds that bind us as Rotarians. the council’s park and gardens staff and ongoing sponsorship, Strong friendships are the icing on the cake for the ‘Service we can look forward to the ‘Community Carols’ get bigger and above Self’ attitude. better into the future. To wrap up I must acknowledge the terrifi c range and quality The ‘Traffi c Control and Parking Report’, forms part of the of speakers that the club has enjoyed over these 12 months and ‘Community Service Directorate’ This project has grown to credit must be given to athe program committee - especially generate almost $6500 into our account this year. This excellent Jack Gallagher and Geoff McLeod. outcome is a credit to the efforts of Bill Gray in establishing this project and I thank Wayne Smith for taking on this role with his It seems only yesterday that I accepted the mantle from PP energy and commitment that has enhanced its success. Hugh Wheeler, now AG. In thanking Hugh for his support to all the presidents at a recent cluster presidents meeting, I suggested The Great Penna Breakfast was celebrated again this year and I had been a bit spoilt having Hugh within our club. I again Barry and Carol wish to see the funds donated from this event thank Hugh for his guidance and assistance. It has been much benefi t a local recipient. It is with pleasure that I announce the club have donated these funds to purchase a modifi ed tricycle appreciated. for a 10 year old sufferer of Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia. I am humbled by the support I have received over the past 12

This will greatly enhance the physiotherapy program at Bendigo months and I must congratulate all the board members for the Health for this young patient and it is so very pleasing to see our success of their directorates. A special mention to Garry Gunnell funds assisting in this way. and Daniel Buttolph for the tireless work done behind the scenes in keeping wheels within our Rotary Wheel turning. February saw perhaps the biggest single catastrophe that we wish to ever see in Bendigo and the response from local, national and To my wife Helen, thanks for being there. Stepping in to her international communities was immediate. Our club donated new work role has not allowed as much time for Rotary as she $5000 from the contingency fund to help people cope with the would have liked, but her strength and support was always ‘Black Saturday’ disaster. We experienced the success of the available and greatly appreciated. Shelter Box project fi rst hand with the distribution of Shelter It has been an incredible honour to be president of the Rotary Boxes into other Victorian communities. Club of Bendigo and to share this journey with such a dedicated, committed and broadly experienced membership. It has been an I managed to encourage Bryan McMahon to lead the Rotary amazing experience and personal development opportunity for Art Show committee for another year and I feel indebted to him me that I will remember fondly. for his efforts and those of the Pathfi nder Committee for a very successful preview night. An impressive array of quality art To the incoming president Andrew Hampton and his team, resulted in a 50% increase on sales over the previous year. A may I offer my congratulations and ongoing support for the great outcome. upcoming year. We gathered at the Barn at Bickley’s, we visited the new police Noel Hobley station, we applied for our Working With Children ID during a President, 2008-2009.

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ACKERMAN Barry - Rubber Processing McDONALD Rod - Human Resources ALEXANDER Ian - Employers Advisory Service McLEOD Geoffrey - Motels ANDREW Malcolm - Pharmacy McMAHON Bryan - Marketing Advertising BARKER Valerie - Religion - Anglican McMAHON Glenn - Mortgage Brokerage BICKLEY Greg - Business Development MAHONEY Jim - Agricultural Supplies BRADBURY Ros - Special Education MARTIN Charlie - Purchasing Offi cer BROAD Val - Music Education MEURER Ron - Refrigeration BRUCE Joy - Primary Education MITCHELL Bill - Architecture BURDON Neil - Optometry & Optical Services MONOTTI Ian - General Law Practice BURNS Colin - Gold Mining MOORS Hal - Waste Water Disposal BUTTOLPH Daniel - Pharmacy MUNDY Keith - Newsagency CAMBRIDGE Warren - Printing NANKERVIS Colin - Civil Engineering CARTWRIGHT John - Optometry NEWTON Graham - Fertiliser Products CLARKE Graeme - Lighting Retail O’ROURKE Margaret - Telecommunications COATES Ian - Regional Business Manager PAULSEN Margaret - Business Administration COIA Domenic - Hairdressing COMBRIDGE Wayne - Real Estate Sales PAULSEN Ray - Business Machines COX Alan - Stock Rations Distributing PENNA Barry - Locksmithing COX Nicole - Management Accounting PERRIN Bruce - Homes for the Aged CRUM Colin - Financial Management PHILLIPS Norm - Hospitals DAVIES Rosemary - Horticulture RANKINS Ted - Postal Service DUIVENVOORDEN Jos - Local Government READING Peter - Signwriting DOHERTY Brian - Insurance Brokerage REID Bruce - Property Improvement EMPSON Simon - Information Security REILLY Glenn - Electrical Retailing ETHERTON Graham - Emergency Relief Services REILLY Kevin - Electrical Retailing FIGG Brian - Banking - Financial Services RICHMOND Ken - Superannuation Consultancy FLOOD John - Electricity Supply ROGERS Ron - Insurance GALLAGHER John - Plumbing Service ROWE Jack - Ambulance Service GILCHRIST Ken - Legal Services RUFF Ron - Workcover GLAZEBROOK Arthur - Banking SAMSON Des - Confectionery Distribution GRAVES Kaye - Community Health Admin SEARLE Graham - State Highways GRAY Bill - Bearing Services SEDDON Tom - Heritage Conservation GUNNELL Garry - Project Management SENS Cas - Jewellery Retailing HAMPTON Andrew - Funeral Directing SHELTON Ian - Social Work HANDLEY Gary - Postal Services SIMMONS Peter - Occupational Training HOBLEY Noel - Media Services SMITH Wayne - Water Engineering HONEY Anne - Religion - Uniting SOBCZYK Cheryl - Community Health Services HORNE Marshall - Environmental Services SPALDING Alan - Furniture Manufacture HUGHES Libby - Friendly Society Pharmacy SPALDING Margot - Furniture Marketing HUGHES Mike - Information Technology SPENCE Garry - Building Consultant HYETT Peter - Farm Management IONESCU Daniela - Engineering Education SVANOSIO Jack - Taxation Accounting JOHANSON Warwick - Accounting TOINTON Kath - Emergency Relief Services KEANE Barry - Rural Finance TREVORAH Evan - Accounting KILBY Noel - Education VANSTAN Rosalie - Pharmacy Administration KNIGHT Zerin - Public Relations WALDER Kurt - Building Design KRAKOWIAK John - Social Education WATTS Craig - Conveyancing Services LEAMON Alma - Vigneron WATTS Daryl - Legal Offi ce Administration LEAN Frank - Investing WHEELER Hugh - University Edn Admin Services LLOYD David - Arts Administration WINZAR Larrie - Personnel Services

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Under the direction of Rosalie Vanstan and Greg Bickley, for the chefs as Rotarians meandered in all morning like Browns the We Care committee and the Fellowship committee both cows to get their fi ll. The Chefs were turning out the barbecued accomplished a great deal this year to ensure the well being and fare for hours, and all who attended enjoyed a great day. Thanks enjoyment for the members. again to Carol and Barry Penna for continuing the tradition. Early in 2009 the Club was MEMBERSHIP fortunate to have a guided tour of the new state-of-the- Coordinator: Glenn Reilly art Bendigo Police Station. Due to the excellent efforts of last year’s committee, we saw a All the seats were fi lled and need to change our focus slightly this year with the membership although some Rotarians committee. were lucky to “escape” With 28 members inducted in the previous year we concentrated without further questioning, on consolidating this increase in membership and involving all were suitably impressed. these new members within the club. A requirement for working with children projects run by Rotary, The resurrection of is a police check and this was done en-mass at the new Post the Rotary Golf Day, Offi ce with an opportunity to enjoy a fellowship function at with proceeds going the same time. Many Rotarians completed the identifi cation to ‘Operattion Cleft’, requirement, and combined this with an opportunity to get was a great success and together. the establishment of Another highlight of the a dedicated pre-view Rotary year was a river boat evening committee, cruise down the Maribyrnong were both initiatives evolving from the Pathfi nder Committee on a lovely day in May. Apart and driven predominately by newer members. With this type from some navigation issues of involvement we hope that these newer members will go on to with the bus....!! Everyone become long-term Rotarians. enjoyed great fellowship with Further to this it is extremely pleasing to see a number of newer our friends at the Rotary Club members taking up positions on the incoming board. of Melbourne South. The area of membership is one that should not fall just to The Rotary year was dotted with fellowship days here and there. those selected on the committee, as Rotarians we all have the Rotarians were tested on their general knowledge (and their lack responsibility to ensure the future growth of our club. of it!), we got to know more about some Rotarians, and realized we know too much about others...!! All in all, fellowship is alive and well, and a key part of the Rotary Club of Bendigo. FELLOWSHIP COMMITTEE Coordinator: Greg Bickley To kick off the year, the fi rst WE CARE fellowship function was a Coordinator: Rosalie Vanstan relaxing Sunday lunch in August, This Committee endeavours to be supportive to all Rotary at “The Barn at Bickleys” at Families, particularly at times of Joy or Concern. Goornong. A convivial group of 50 Rotarians and guests enjoyed We attempt to maintain contact with those who are unable to the open fi re, good food and attend Club Meetings, likewise several Widows. relaxed fellowship. New members are welcomed, and we keep in touch with the The Great Penna Breakfast was the next fi xture on the Rotary Exchange Students. fellowship calendar. Sunday 23rd November saw an early start Messages forwarded to us by members are always appreciated.

PAGE 5 ROTARY CLUB OF BENDIGO - ANNUAL REPORT - 2008-2009 New Generations DIRECTOR: JOHN KRAKOWIAK MUNA ROTARY YOUTH EXCHANGE (Inbound) Cheryl Sobczyk MUNA is an international youth project which simulates the workings of the United Nations Assembly. This year we Agathe Dairien, from France, was sponsored two students from Catholic College. Molly Watts and our incoming exchange student Ben Rolison attended the camp at Lake Dewar Lodge YMCA, for the year. Agathe stayed with Myrniong, in June this year. the Paulsen’s (members Ray & Molly and Ben represented Russia. They debated a number Margaret), the Hogan’s (her friend of issues concerning: Human Rights, the Middle East, the Gabby attends Girton Grammar), Environment, Trade and Commerce, Health and Education and the Lane’s (Karena Lane went to the inner workings of the Untied Nations. France in 2008) and the Body family (Sarah Body is another friend from Girton Grammar). STRAIGHTALK Agathe enjoyed staying with all The aim of Straightalk is to present students with positive her host families. She undertook images and stories from members of their community who are numerous trips to currently employed in a range of occupations and who may have experienced and overcome challenges on their way to becoming Melbourne watching AFL Football with Garry Gunnell and the successful in their chosen career. Paulsens. Agathe spent a weekend away at Jan Juc with the Paulsens, went to Sydney with friends of the Body family during The objectives of the program are to: the Christmas holidays and visited Apollo Bay with family of a • Raise students’ awareness of the level of education that is school friend. required to enter their chosen fi eld. According to Agathe, she enjoyed attending Girton Grammar. • Motivate students to think about their future and commit She developed a close group of friends at school and has been to their education in order to get a job in a fi eld they are able to learn different skills by taking courses not available at passionate about. her school in France. • Introduce students to an array of individuals from a variety of Agathe’s parents, occupations in order to broaden their understanding of what is Thierre and Marie, possible. holidayed in Australia The secondary colleges of DOXA, Eaglehawk, Flora Hill, during February and Golden Square and Kangaroo Flat all ran sessions for both during their visit to boys and girls. Many members of our club (and other Rotary Bendigo they were clubs) participated in the sessions as both presenters and guest guests at a luncheon speakers. meeting and enjoyed the hospitality of members. RYPEN According to reports, Agathe has become far more outgoing RYPEN is aimed at young people aged 14 - 17 years. The during this year; for example, mixing with young people of purpose of the program is to assist young people in gaining a different cultures, being hosted by families with different greater understanding of their strengths and unique qualities. interests and mixing with older people in the community. She It is also designed to broaden their horizons culturally, socially also loved mixing with all the exchange students whilst on the and academically. three week Safari Trip to the Red Centre and the East Coast of Australia. This year we sponsored two students from Catholic College on the weekend of the 17th - 19th of October. The camp was held According to her host families, she kept fi t during her year in at Camp Weekaway. Australia by going to the gym most days after school.

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ROTARY YOUTH EXCHANGE but neither was able to take out a major prize. Our sincere thanks (Outbound) Ian Shelton are extended to our judging panel of Val Broad, Nelson Gardner and Valmai Harris for their expertise and comments. As Outbound Counsellor, I have supported Cameron This year we have seed capital from the six local clubs which Fortune to participate in takes away some of the organising pressures and for this we are his exchange to Brazil. thankful. Before his departure, I In another wonderful display of local talent our youngsters put attended the outbound on some great performances before a small but enthusiastic student group exchange audience at the intimate Bendigo Bank Theatre, within the briefi ng in Melbourne with Capital Theatre, on Sunday afternoon May 31st. him, along with his parents and Rotarians Ray and In a very tight contest Margaret Paulsen in their District 9800 Exchange Committee Sophie Cheeseman capacity. was successful in the Musical Theatre In preparing for the exchange, Cameron spoke to our club at a section performing lunch meeting and also attended our Christmas party where he Doll on a Music Box was presented with his Youth Exchange blazer. On the 23rd. of from Chitty Chitty January, I travelled to the airport on the day of his departure, Bang Bang. along with other Rotarians to farewell Cameron and his fellow exchange students. Jess Kelly was the successful performer I have had only a few communications since his arrival, however, in the Drama section, which was contested by four competitors, I understand he has settled in well and his Brazilian hosts are with her compilation extract from the Play of Anne Frank. especially proud of his contribution to the open men’s basketball team for their town - they won the regional championship Gold Our sincere thanks once again to our judges Val Broad and Medal! Stuart McCubbin as well as our irrepressible compere Jonathan Ridnell of ABC radio”

STORM THE STAGE Coordinator: Malcolm Andrew

The six local Rotary Clubs in the Bendigo district again combined very effectively to keep this program for 16 to 19 year old performers in both Drama and Musical Theatre vibrant and alive. Because of a change in scheduling with the Perth Final being held in late September we had to fi t in the State Final in Bendigo late in August 2008 as well as conducting our Bendigo heats for 2009 on May 31st, 2009. The State Final was a wonderful showcase of local talent giving exciting performances on a miserable wet night before a small but appreciative audience. In an extremely close contest Stacey- Louise Camilleri was successful in the Musical Theatre section. In the Drama section one of the competitors was held up in the awful weather but the wait was worth it. Tom Ballard gave a commanding performance as Jim Garrison in his jury summary from the play JFK. Both fi nalists performed brilliantly in Perth

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For a number of years the International Service endeavours of • ShelterBox Australia our Club have focused on the provision of aid to remote villages donated a ShelterBox in the in Samoa. While we planned to continue this work in 2008/2009, name of Garry Gunnell in at the Village of Faleaseela, our efforts were thwarted by our recognition of his contribution failure to obtain a Matching Grant from the Rotary Foundation in enabling the provision of to assist in the funding of the project. tax deductibility for donations While this was somewhat disappointing, the project, which made to ShelterBox Australia involves the supply and construction of environmentally wide and Peter Faulkner, toilet facilities, a reliable potable water supply and building treasurer of ShelterBox maintenance at the village school, remains much needed. As Australia, made the trip to a result, planning is now underway to complete the project in Bendigo especially to present a modifi ed form. The aim is to send a team of Volunteers to the certifi cate to Garry in Faleaseela in the next Rotary year to complete the originally person. planned work, with the exception of the toilet facility. A fresh Overall we kept the “I” in “RI” and those of us who have application will be made for a Matching Grant to assist with experienced the joy of assisting the needy in other parts of the the funding for the toilet facility with a view to completing that world look forward to sharing that joy with other Club members work sometime in the future, in the future. There were a number of other International Service highlights during the year, including the following: • The donation of the proceeds of a Golf Day to Operation Cleft. The $8,000 will be effectively used to create a chance at life for 40 people and provide a benefi cial effect to 6000. Thanks go to Glenn Reilly, Glenn McMahon, Craig Watts , Brian Figg and Wayne Combridge for their organisation of the event. • John Krakowiak served as a member of an Operation Cleft team. John has also volunteered to work in South Africa during the coming year (what a fi ne example of Service Above Self) and the Club has agreed to provide some fi nancial support for that work. • Following a survey, by Colin Burns, of the condition of water tanks in Tonga, twenty tanks, which were originally supplied and installed as part of a Rotary project, were repaired by the Rotary Club of Yarrawonga. • Numerous members assisted at working bees to recover equipment and materials from Bendigo schools for the Bendigo-Maubisse (Timor Leste) Friendship Committee. • The Club and several of its members made signifi cant donations to ShelterBox to enable restocking of supplies.

PAGE 8 ROTARY CLUB OF BENDIGO - ANNUAL REPORT - 2008-2009 Foundation DIRECTOR: ROD McDONALD The Rotary Foundation is a not-for-profi t corporation that wishes to acknowledge those who provided that support on this supports the efforts of Rotary International to achieve world occasion. Hosts: Graeme & Sue Clarke, Wayne & Sharyn Smith, understanding and peace through international humanitarian, Joy Bruce, Ray & Margaret Paulsen, Rod & Shirley McDonald. educational, and cultural exchange programs. Dinner Hosts: Kaye Graves & Ken Gilchrist, and Tom Seddon. This year the Foundation Committee of the Bendigo Rotary A special mention of Colin Burns who’s experience and Club focused it’s attention on two important Foundation willingness to share past documentation assisted in the Programs: The “Every Rotarian Every Year” concept and The administration of the program. Group Study Exchange scheme. The GSE Farewell dinner in Bendigo on the 7 April EVERY ROTARIAN EVERY YEAR was organised on behalf The CENTURION CLUB of the Goldfi eld cluster and was attended by The Centurion Club is a convenient District 9800 Rotarians and personal way of supporting The and guests. Rotary Foundation by way of donating Entertaining audio visual A$100 per year for as long as you are presentations were made in a position to do so. This opportunity by our departing GSE for Rotarians and others to support teams to Sweden (lead the humanitarian work of the Rotary by past member Mike Foundation in alleviating abject poverty, Flavell) and Turkey and educating the illiterate and relieving the District Governor and the scourge of disease was adopted members of the district by the Committee and re-launched Foundation Committee during November, Foundation Month. were present to formally Two Roman Centurions addressed a farewell both teams. meeting to invite Rotarians to participate and while they raised some laughs, they also raised some support and the Committee looks forward to welcoming more new Centurions.

GROUP STUDY EXCHANGE The Foundation Committee arranged the Hosting of the GSE Team from Turkey and a Farewell Dinner for District Teams departing from Australia for Sweden and Turkey. The Turkey Team visit from 28 – 31 March was seen as very successful given the comments and feed back from the Team Leader Nilgun Ulug and members. A Balanced program of vocational and social activities was appreciated and enjoyed by the Team and the Hosts. These events rely on the support of Rotarians and the Committee

PAGE 9 ROTARY CLUB OF BENDIGO - ANNUAL REPORT - 2008-2009 Community Service DIRECTOR: MARGARET O’ROURKE - KAYE GRAVES MEN’S HEALTH - Who can? You Can! years and over, affecting 1 in 18 males and 1 in 26 females in Coordinator: Brian Doherty Australia. There is a 90% chance of a cure if the cancer is found at an early stage. Last year our Bowelscan program in Victoria The theme for the 2008 Men’s detected 187 positives during our testing procedure. Health Week was “Get Smart – Make a Start”, the project goal The club’s thanks are extended to Barry Ackerman, Bill Gray, was to increase community Daniel Buttolph, Malcolm Andrew and our newest enthusiastic knowledge of men’s health recruit Libby Hughes for the smooth operation of this program as issues and to increase access well as the staff and pharmacists of all of our local Pharmacies. to appropriate services in the Bendigo Loddon Region. HEALTH ASSESSMENTS Over a two thousand men & women attended the various FOR THE RURAL COMMUNITY men’s health events during September 2008, with the fl ow Coordinator: Kaye Graves on effect of the program reaching a far greater audience. The There is considerable health messages and social marketing provided via editorial variation in health human interest stories, live radio discussion and distribution of outcomes for rural and educational material increased the exposure of men’s health to regional Australia within the wider community. each geographical location. A very positive and worthwhile community service program. Populations in rural and BOWELSCAN remote Australia generally have poorer access to Coordinators: Malcolm Andrew healthcare services and experience poorer health than people and Daniel Buttolph. living in major cities. They also have higher levels of mortality, This is the tenth year that our club morbidity, and health risk factors than those who live in major has been involved in this important cities (Drought Policy Review: A Changing Perspective 2008). Rotary program of distributing The farming industry has historically paid little attention to the testing kits, collecting the health of itself and its families, even though it is a signifi cant completed tests and dispatching factor in the viability of the industry’s human resource, the basis them for analysis at Geelong. of its productivity and the future of the rural and the greater These inexpensive kits are made community (Brumby. S et al 2006). readily available to the public through our network Farmers throughout the Loddon Campaspe Region are an ageing of Community Pharmacies which have assisted us each year a population who are working harder, longer and ultimately service for which we are most grateful. After analysis the results relying on family members to provide the extra labour needed to both positive and negative are posted to all participants. survive in the current climate. The current drought has proven There were a few changes at organisational level with John to be one of the most severe and prolonged in history and a Wilson leaving the role of co-ordinator after nearly 30 years. pervading sense of vulnerability and helplessness is beginning He has presided over a period of massive growth and the tireless to permeate through many communities (Judd. F, 2005). efforts of John and his committee have been most appreciated. Bendigo Community Health Services (BCHS) like other The new committee have pursued a few new directions including organisations throughout Australia has identifi ed that the direct mailing to previous clients replacing some of the TV rural sector tend not to seek medical advice unless there is an promotion. We have yet to collate the fi nal fi gures at time of emergency situation. To try and combat this and make health writing but, despite competition from Government & other advice more accessible, BCHS has conducted health assessments agencies with their kits, we still appear to be heading towards at the Bendigo Livestock Exchange(a rural community setting) similar fi gures to last year. for the past three years. Additionally a pilot project has been The aim remains to achieve a greater level of public awareness conducted (September 2008 - September 2009) to provide of this most common form of internal cancer in people aged 40 consecutive health assessments at the Bendigo Livestock

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Exchange to further test the model with a view to taking a EASTER ART SHOW long term approach and provide regional health assessment Coordinator: Bryan McMahon opportunities and embed this into the culture of the Bendigo The 2009 Art Show was an Livestock Exchange patrons. outstanding success, with This project is funded by Rotary Club of Bendigo, City of sales increasing by more than Greater Bendigo and Bendigo Community Health Services. 50% on 2008, to $66,100, Twenty-six sessions of 30-50 minute health assessment (up to with a profi t in excess of 7-10 assessments will be conducted each day) during a variety $17,000.197 artists entered of sheep, pig and cattle sales to ensure broad exposure to the 610 paintings, with 81 artists program will be conducted. It is anticipated that 200 health selling 143 paintings. The assessments will be conducted at a cost of $75 .00 (inclusive of highest price painting sold was $3,800, and 105 paintings less total project costs) per person. To date 33 Health Assessments than $500 were sold. have been conducted. Due to the portability of the model This indicates the role the Rotary Art Show plays in the additional settings will be considered to ensure optimal access community, allowing artists of differing levels of skills to show for the rural community and sell their works. The move to the Bendigo Town Hall, prizes SWAP MEET being non-acquisitive, and increased prize money have lifted the status of the Art Show. Coordinator: Barry Keane The Preview Evening saw an increase in sales, as well as being a social success. The Advertiser continued their major sponsorship of the last 4 years. Sponsorship was also obtained from WIN Television and SASI Marketing, enabling TV advertising to reach a wider market, with visitors coming from many parts of Victoria and interstate. The scene is now set to see the Art Show to make As one of the premier events in the Rotary year this program is even further advances. a, well practised, joint effort by the six Rotary clubs of Bendigo and provides the catering facilities for an estimated crowd of Our own Des Samson was very chuffed ver 20,000 visitors over the three days of the annual Bendigo to be this years’ lucky winner of the Art Swap Meet, November 14-16. Show raffl e, drawn at the annual ‘tidy up meeting’ on the Tuesday following The fi nancial outcome was that an operating profi t of over the Art Show weekend. $39,000 was achieved. A total of $18,000 was donated equally to the year’s three designated recipients, Righteous Pups, Bendigo Resources Centre and Bendigo Youth Choir. AMBULANCE EMERGENCY MEDICAL The balance was distributed equally to the six Rotary clubs INFORMATION BOOK and as such the Rotary Club of Bendigo received $3300 which Coordinator: Malcolm Andrew plays a big part in generating our distributions as tabled in this This small book, an initiative of Rural Ambulance Victoria and report. Rotary has been invaluable for older citizens and for those on In order to fulfi l this contract the Bendigo Clubs have to provide multiple medications. It provides the means to record medical at least 2130 staff hours with the recipient organisations also history and other useful information in a highly visible manner called on to contribute staff for the event as part of their well recognised by all emergency workers. application criteria. The main target market are Probus Clubs and the like but This years participation by members of our Rotary Club was well residents in Karinya Gardens and similar homes are also a up on the previous effort and this effort is much appreciation by potential market. The number of sales at $1-00 have been lower the Swap Meet committee, but we must continue this trend to in recent times but it is still a valuable extra project for Rotary more accurately refl ect our club membership. and a good promotion of Rotary in the community.

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Community Service - continued DIRECTOR: MARGARET O’ROURKE - KAYE GRAVES TRAFFIC CONTROL AND PARKING In summary, we raised some $6,300 over the three events and I Coordinator: Wayne Smith would like to pass on my personal gratitude to all volunteers for a job very well done. The members of the Rotary Club of Bendigo have COMMUNITY CAROLS 2008 participated in three Coordinator: Colin Nankervis traffi c control and parking events during In 2008 our Carols by the year. Candlelight enjoyed a welcomed return to The fi rst was the Bendigo Cup held on 12 November, which saw Rosalind Park after a bumper crowd attending on a warm and sunny day. We had many years absence. 18 volunteers for the day and all worked their “butts” off from 8.00am until 1.00pm when we pulled the pin. This great location and almost perfect A couple left a little earlier because they had appointments weather resulted in one of the biggest crowds at Carols for many inside, mostly losing their money. Despite the good turnout, years with many different estimates putting the crowd numbers a couple more would have assisted especially to control the anywhere between 4-6000 people. recalcitrants who seen to have the right to park wherever they like. More signage and roped off areas would also have helped 2008 was also the year that the Rotary Club of Bendigo enjoyed and it is intended that these will be in place for the upcoming the support of a partnership with Bendigo Community Telco as Cup Day. the major sponsor of Carols. The second event was the RV and Camping Leisurefest, In addition to the fi nancial conducted over three days in late November. This time we had contribution Bendigo a total of 21 volunteers over the three days, which included a Community Telco under the couple of ring-ins who owed me several favours. guidance of their Chief Executive Offi cer Phillip Lazenby provided The weather wasn’t as kind as on Cup Day but this didn’t seem signifi cant input into the program, to dampen the enthusiasm of the patrons. I estimate that we advertising and coordination of parked half a Cup Day crowd on the Friday, three quarters on the production on the night. As the Saturday and another half on the Sunday. such we enjoyed such highlights as comperes Cogho and Shaz Better signage and roped-off areas helped enormously. An from Radio 3BO and the special feature of Kate DeAraugo interesting observation was how extraordinary it is that so many wrapping up the evening with a rare local performance. people, especially with beat-up cars, are paranoid about parking Everyone connected to the night considered the partnership a under trees. great success, but the comments overheard from the evenings The third event was the Regional Primary Schools Cross patrons was the highlight for many that hold memories of the Country Championships, held in late May this year. Nine ‘Carols in the Park’ over the years. We had parents bringing their members volunteered for this event and, as it turned out, we children along to the carols to show them how they remembered could have done with quite a few more. the carols as they were kids. Compared to the previous two years we estimated that two Phil Lazenby passed on his congratulations on a great night to three times as many people attended, both participants and and with the help, and fi ne tuning, we can expect after such a supporters. I believe we parked at least half a Cup Day crowd successful event, it is expected that we will have many years of and saw every bus/coach in Bendigo and surrounds. joint promotion of Carols with Bendigo Community Telco as a A number of supporters arrived and thought that there was a major sponsor. race meeting on and that they were at the wrong place. The Wouldn’t be a ‘Carols’ without the lighting and it must be event was a great success and, despite being a little down on mentioned that the Wilkinson family have been supporting this numbers, we performed admirably. event for many years and their support is much appreciated.

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MOTHER’S DAY CLASSIC donation received from the Rotary Club of Bendigo as fi nances Coordinator: Noel Hobley are a continuing problem. Anyone interested in supporting this project is welcome to attend a committee meeting and learn Sunday, May 10, more about us. Otherwise please refer to the website www. saw the innaugural thegoldentrail.com Mother’s Day Classic here in Bendigo. This is a fundraising event STAR THROWER for breast cancer PROJECT research and over 500 Coordinator: Larrie Winzar people walked the The focus of our club’s Star Thrower track around Strathdale Park and Kennington Reservoir on a Project is “women in Rotary making sunny Mother’s Day morning. a positive contribution to the lives of The club ran a BBQ to feed the hungry mob and sold nearly Australia’s rural women...one day at $450 worth of sausages on the day. All profi ts will go towards a time; one woman at a time.” our club commitment of $1000 to the Rotary International Following on the success of the pilot $100,000,000 challenge to end polio. project for Star Thrower last year, the Board decided to again support this heart warming The day was a great success for a ‘fi rst up event’ and with the project where rural women who have been impacted by the long support of the City of Greater Bendigo Council it’s future as a drought enjoy a day of caring and pampering in the company of ‘major annual event’ on the Bendigo calendar seems assured. a Rotary woman. This day out gives the woman a break from the worries of the farm and allows her to simply enjoy some THE GOLDEN TRAIL 2009 carefree time. Rotary women pay their own way when they Coordinator: Malcolm Andrew volunteer to be a host for a day and the rural woman enjoys a day at no cost to her through the generosity of businesses in Bendigo and also our own club. Following a presentation to the Bayside Cluster earlier in the Rotary year, we were given funds to support the project and are utilising this money for the women’s travel costs to Bendigo. A typical Star Thrower day is morning tea, a pamper treatment (facial, massage or haircut), lunch, afternoon activity (e.g. Art Gallery, shopping, movie, a walk) followed by coffee and a gift to take home.

This joint project involving personnel from Latrobe Uni outdoor I recently spoke at a gathering of rural women at Dingwall Hall education, members of the community and Rotary continues to (near Kerang) about Star Thrower. At the time of preparing this progress slowly. As mentioned previously quite a few groups report, I am in the process of organising Star Thrower days for are involved in the negotiations and this can lead to various 13 rural women. challenges. We have changed the emphasis as more cycling The response to volunteer from our club members and partners groups rather than walking groups have been tackling the trail. of club members has been excellent, as has the generosity of The web-site has been upgraded and has become quite popular some club members in making donations to the gift packs for and interactive with many reports and photos being submitted. the rural women to take home. Earlier in this Rotary year, I also We continue to interact with the Great Dividing Trail and many spoke at Echuca/Moama Rotary Club about our Star Thrower other groups so that we may all link up our sites and co-promote Project and there was considerable interest about introducing each other. We continue to investigate various chinese and other the project into their geographical area. sites of interest along the trail so that the tourists can have a more If any women Rotarians or partners of male Rotarians would fulfi lling experience and the towns along the way will become like to host a rural woman for a day or learn more about the more supportive. The committee were most appreciative of the project, I’d welcome talking with you.

PAGE 13 ROTARY CLUB OF BENDIGO - ANNUAL REPORT - 2008-2009 Club Service DIRECTOR: LARRIE WINZAR Club Service is the “engine room” of Rotary. It’s not glamorous SERGEANT AT ARMS – it’s the nuts and bolts. When a President chooses the right Co-ordinator: Ian Coates people to head up the Club Service Committees, as President There’s much more to being the Noel did this year, whilst there is a lot of work done behind Sergeant than coming up with the scenes, it’s really only when things go wrong that it gets a few jokes or comments. The noticed. Fortunately, that’s a rare event! Sergeant is responsible for the As Club Service Director, I sincerely thank my Deputy Nicole smooth running of the weekly Cox and Co-ordinators of the various committees under my meeting and assists the President Directorship; Frank Lean, Simon Empson, Andrew Hampton, at every opportunity. Jack Gallagher, Barry Penna, Craig Watts and Ian Coates. They It is very time consuming have made my role as Director an effortless one, allowing me accumulating information that will time to work on our Star Thrower Project. be both relevant and entertaining. We had a great team this year and they all did a fantastic job ATTENDANCE & including newcomer Glenn McMahon. A big thank you. DIRECTORY I think it is one of the strengths of Rotary that our differing Coordinator: Frank Lean personalities are given the opportunity to shine as each Sergeant Club attendance has hovered brings a bit of themselves to the role. around 60% for the Rotary Year 2008-2009, largely as a ON TO CONFERENCE consequence of make-ups for Co-ordinator: Andrew Hampton attendance with genuine input at club projects including The District 9800 the Easter Art Show and Conference was held the Swap Meet. At most in Launceston this luncheon meetings, we year and again our club have about 45 members was well represented. present. These members enjoyed the hospitality Members have done make-ups in a variety of places including of the Launceston Rotary Club meetings in Vanuatu, India, U.S.A. and around Club and this location Victoria as well as attendance at District 9800 Committees. enabled easy walking to the conference location just around the Rotarians from Turkey and Wales, plus Victorian and Interstate corner. clubs have enjoyed fellowship at our club’s meetings. About We spent a wonderful evening at 5% of our members achieved 100% attendance for the year. Novaro’s Italian Restauran which Having up to date information in our Rotary Directory takes was organised as our annual considerable time and effort. For an “attention to detail” man, (conference) get together with we can’t go past Rtn. Frank Lean. Thanks Frank for your the Rotary Club of Melbourne efforts. South, where our exchange student Agathe Dairien, and HISTORY friend, joined us. Coordinator: Simon Empson Everyone enjoyed the variety of speakers and activities and the conference culimnated in the Gala Dinner on Saturday night. After such a mammoth effort last year in the digital recording Attendees headed off in different directions on the following of our club’s long history, the systems are now in place for each Sunday with the opportunity for a bit of travel around Tasmania year’s records to also be digitally recorded. We can now be a popular option. confi dent that important records will be preserved.

PAGE 14 ROTARY CLUB OF BENDIGO - ANNUAL REPORT - 2008-2009 Public Relations DIRECTOR: ZERIN KNIGHT PROGRAM Our public relations directorate has again been responsible for Co-ordinator: Jack Gallagher the face of Rotary in the local media and the success of many projects in coming years can depend on how they are interpreted This committee did a fantastic job inviting a variety of by the general public in their formative years. entertaining, stimulating and thought-provoking speakers peppered with just the right number of casual fellowship Our most successful annual projects have received credible luncheons. Thank you for a job well done. media coverage - Swap Meet, Community Carols, Easter Art Show, with sponsorship and subsequent promotion from media outlets a key to the success of some. REGALIA Our visiting GSE team Co-ordinator: Barry Penna and even the teams The weekly meetings appear before us, as we arrive, without dismantling Weeroona fuss and this happens around most members without their College buildings knowledge or concern. for transportation This is a credit to the team that arrive early, set up the offi cial to East Timor were paraphernalia and packup after us, and we thank Barry and his well covered by the team for this effort and the Bendigo Club for the storage and newspapers. help in facilitating this. It is not possible to get everything published by our media agencies but in their own words, “if they don’t know about ROSTER it they can’t report on it”. So to this end we will continue to put Rotary on the horizon for the local media and promote the Co-ordinator: Craig Watts opportunities we represent for change, and hope, in both our The roster is perhaps one of the least recognised but most community and around the world. important areas within the weekly meeting structure. Not everyone rostered is always able to perform their duties but the roster is the basis on which every meeting is run and without FOSSICKER such we’d all be wandering around in circles for the fi rst half of Co-ordinator: Noel Hobley each meeting organising jobs. Another year of our bulletin Thanks Craig for a job most needed. ‘The Fossicker’ and again this wouldn’t happen without the ongoing contributions from many members and I thank them all for that - you know who you are and a good editor never reveals his sources. Keeping up to date information in front of members also requires the rosters, the attendance fi gures and help with photo contributions so thanks go to Craig, Frank, Zerin and Joy for all your help in this area.

PAGE 15 ROTARY CLUB OF BENDIGO - ANNUAL REPORT - 2008-2009 CLUB SERVICE ACCOUNT JULY 1, 2008 TO JUNE 5, 2009 INCOME EXPENSES CLUB SERVICE ACCOUNT CLUB SERVICE ACCOUNT Membership Fees $19,555.78 We Care $753.18 Meeting Collections $5,294.27 Badges & Banners $173.63 Club Raffl e-Donations $2,499.40 Bank Fees Club A/c $224.03 Fines-Donations $2,102.00 Bendigo Club Memberships $1,280.00 Admission Fees to membership $342.83 Fossicker Newsletter $1,011.90 Changeover Dinner $5,227.27 Internet Web Site $326.88 Hats & Shirts $462.71 Change Over Dinner Next Admin $211.28 Interest - Sandhurst Select $600.34 Changeover Dinner $4,540.91 Fellowship $2,152.00 Christmas Evening $1,563.64 Internet Website Telstra $958.80 Club Directory $1,379.95 Consumer Affairs Annual Fee $39.70 Public Relations Work $100.36 District Assembly $463.64 District Insurance $1,966.08 District Levy $5,670.00 Postage $72.73 Presidents Allowance $1,750.00 Printing & Stationery $537.73 Rotary Caps & Shirts $872.84 Rotary Down Under $3,505.04 Rotary International Dues $6,182.81 Vic Roads Trailer Rego $1,500.00 Tandem Trailer costs $1,748.18 Fellowship $1,921.82 Working with children checks $353.18 Bgo fi re relief $35.00 Vertical Rotary Flags $877.80 Transfer to Project Account $3,133.09

Total Income $39,195.40 Total Expenditure $39,195.40

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PROJECT ACCOUNT Subject to Auditor JULY 1, 2008 TO JUNE 5, 2009 INCOME EXPENSES PROJECT ACCOUNT CHARITABLE DISTRIBUTIONS PAID Silver Pot - Rotary Foundation $679.00 Carols by Candlelight $2,469.19 Anniversaries - Rotary Foundation $67.00 D9800-DIK Store Fund $1,000.00 Art Show $18,000.00 RighRighteous Pups (Swap meet) $1,000 Donations Received $1,200.00 Bendigo Resources Centre (Swap meet) $1,000 RAWCS Stickers $156.00 Bendigo Youth Choir (Swap meet) $1,000 Bowelscan Project $824.00 Rypen - District 9800 Camp $470.00 Carols by Candlelight $12,410.05 GSE Team farewell $3,716.99 Bendigo Cup Parking $1,500.00 Catering Expenses Projects $1,420.23 Cross Country Parking Donation $2,200.00 Storm The Stage $798.18 Parking Bendigo Leisurefest $2,700.00 Swap Meet Committee $2,500.00 Star Thrower Project $2,000.00 Art Show Stands $150.00 Operation Cleft $400.00 Art Show $895.00 Mother’s D/Classic (End Polio Campaign) $183.00 RAWCS $750.00 Penna Breakfast (Cardio Bike) $400.00 Star Thrower Expenses $500.00 GSE Dinner $3,650.00 Robe To Bendigo Golden Trail $500.00 Storm the Stage $80.00 Men’s Health Week $1,000.00 Swap Meet $6,300.00 MUNA $400.00 Swap Meet reimbursement $2500.00 Weeroona College $280.00 Operation Cleft Golf Day $7,630.92 Youth Exchange Outbound Exp’s $574.19 Orphanage South Africa donation $200.00 Youth Exchange Hosting Exp’s $2,506.36 Bgo fi re relief $4,865.08 Ambulance Victoria GPS $212.10 Ambulance Books $50.00 Horizon House $1,000.00 Transfer from Club Services Account $3,133.09 Operation Cleft $8,000.00 Kokoda Homestay $1,800.00 Bendigo Bank Fire Relief Fund $9,865.08 Orphanage South Africa $1,274.06 Samoa Project $5,000.00 Rural Community Health Program $5,000.00 ARHRF $1,000.00 Cardio Bike Bendigo $1007.00 St Lukes $4,000.00 Chaplaincy Conference Bendigo $1,000.00 St Lukes Tool Replacement Scheme - Fires $1,000.00 Shelter Box Australia $2,400.00 Rotary Foundation $5,740.14

Total Income $71,128.14 Total Charitable Distributions Paid $71,128.14

PAGE 17 ROTARY CLUB OF BENDIGO - ANNUAL REPORT - 2008-2009 Paul Harris Fellows Recognising the outstanding contribution by these Rotarians and Rotary friends.

Barry Ackerman Colin Nankervis Malcolm Andrew Joe O’Sullivan # Bruce Beasley # Margaret Paulsen Valerie Broad Ray Paulsen (Sapphire) Reg Brock # Jack Paynting # Bruce Burns # Barry Penna Colin Burns (Sapphire) Carol Penna ** Warren Cambridge Bruce Perrin John Cartwright Frank Perrow # Alan Cox Norm Phillips Allan Dingle Ted Rankins Brian Doherty Kevin Reilly (Sapphire) Ray Downey (Sapphire) # Ron Rogers John Flood Des Samson Bill Gray Eugene Sandner # Garry Gunnell (Sapphire) Keith Scarrott # Max Gunnell ** # Cas Sens Ken Hesse # Ron Slattery # Clark Jeffrey # Murray Stapleton ** George Jennings # Jack Svanosio Paul Harris, age 28, soon after he started Warwick Johanson Joan Thomas ** practicing law in Chicago in 1896. John Krakowiak Robert Trethewey # Neil McLean # Tom Tweed # Geoff McLeod Bob Vanstan # Bryan McMahon Rosalie Vanstan Jim Mahoney Daryl Watts Charlie Martin Hugh Wheeler Dal Martin # Ron Wilkinson # Bernie Masterson # Bruce Williamson # Cyril Michelsen **# Ron Meurer Ian Monotti Hal Moors # Deceased ** Non-Member Violee Myers-Davey **#

Ray Downey Award Recognising the efforts of a member of fi ve years or less for outstanding ‘Service above Self’ and presented by the family of the late Ray Downey.

Marshall Horne 2006-2007 Ian Shelton 2007-2008 Kaye Graves 2008-2009

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MALCOLM ANDREW 2008-2009 Paul Harris Fellow

As president of the club for the year it is my great pleasure to acknowledge, on behalf of the club, a member who has contributed to the traditions, successes and stature of this club over many years. Malcolm Andrew is a born and bred Bendigonian and he has established a long history of serving the communities in which he has lived. After completing his pharmacy studies in Sydney it was whilst living in country New South Wales that Malcolm became involved in Apex and since ‘coming home’ to Bendigo has been a member of the Rotary Club of Bendigo for 26 years. Malcolm was Club President in 2005-2006, has served on committees involved in Youth Programs, Environment, Vocational, Dinner Auctions and Sergeants committees and has lent his expertise to the Sunsmart and Bowelscan projects. He has been instrumental in the local success of the Storm the Stage and is a strong and active advocate for ‘The Golden Trail’ project. Thankyou Malcolm and congratulations from all your friends at the Rotary Club of Bendigo.

KAYE GRAVES 2008-2009 Ray Downey Award

Again it gives me great pleasure to acknowledge the commitment by a Rotarian of less than fi ve years membership. Kaye Graves works within the Bendigo Community Health system and as such her commitment to her community has seen her develop programs that will advance the health of Rural Australians and potentially infl uence the relationship between employment and health all the way to the Federal Government level. It is this commitment that she carries through into all opportunities within the Rotary programs that she is involved in and it this commitment that I take such pleasure in acknowledging here. Congratulations Kaye Graves and thankyou for choosing to help us.

PAGE 19 ROTARY CLUB OF BENDIGO - ANNUAL REPORT - 2008-2009 Offi cials 2009-2010

District Governor (D9800) Colin Muir Assistant Governor (Goldfi elds) Hugh Wheeler

Board of Directors

President Andrew Hampton

President Elect John Gallagher

Vice President Noel Hobley

Hon. Secretary Larrie Winzar

Hon. Treasurer Daniel Buttolph

Club Service Kaye Graves

Community Service Glenn Reilly

International Service Rosemary Davies

Membership Brian Figg

New Generations John Krakowiak

Public Relations Joy Bruce

Rotary Foundation Rod McDonald

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