District Governor's Newsletter for 2010—2011
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District Governor’s D9670 www.rotary9670.org.au ROTARY DISTRICT 9670 Message from the DG ADMINSTRATION 2010-2011 DG Writes, March DISTRICT GOVERNOR Don Stephens (Marjorie) – RC of Dubbo West Public Relations is the responsibility of each individual Rotarian and vital to the future of our 10 Baird Street, Dubbo NSW 2830 organization. The simple Rotary International Strategic Plan for 2010-2013 has the following Tel: H 02 6882 5226 Fax 02 6884 4273 priorities: Mob: 0418 219 185 E-mail [email protected] 1. Support and strengthen our clubs 2. Focus and increase our humanitarian service DISTRICT GOVERNOR ELECT 3. Enhance our public image and awareness Janette Jackson (Steve) RC of Cessnock 310 Lovedale Rd. Lovedale NSW 2320 Tel: 02 4990 3964 Mob: 0419 421 154 Since March is Public Relations Month I would like to dwell on priority 3 for a while, although E-mail [email protected] the three are closely interrelated. PR could stand for Promoting Rotary and we can use as many different resources as possible to do this. It is not just pictures in the local paper or the interview DISTRICT GOVERNOR NOMINEE Greg Bowen (Ilse) RC of Toronto on radio although these things are important. We as individuals must be prepared to share with 162 Coal Point Road, Toronto NSW 2322 family and friends the enjoyment and sense of satisfaction we get from being a Rotarian. We Tel: 02 4959 4066 need to be prepared to say what Rotary is all about in just a few minutes or less and convey the E-mail: [email protected] message in an enthusiastic manner. DISTIRCT SECRETARY Malcolm Cockrum (Lyn) RC Dubbo West To be able to share our enjoyment we first of all must be enjoying Rotary which means we need 154 Bunglegumbie Road, Dubbo NSW 2830 to belong to a strong club that is focused on humanitarian work and having fun while doing it. Tel: 02 6882 3437 Mob: 0407 710 454 E-mail [email protected] Here we see the interdependence of the three strategic plan priorities. We must also have a good understanding of what Rotary is all about beyond the club level to be able to tell someone about DISTRICT TREASURER it. Clubs are the heart and soul of Rotary but it is then the philosophy, the integrity and the repu- Gareth Howells (Barbara) RC Dubbo West tation of our worldwide organization that allows us to achieve so much in humanitarian service 13 Langford Drive, Dubbo NSW 2830 Tel: 02 6884 1468 Mob: 0488 598 256 throughout the world. E-mail: [email protected] District 9670 was successful in applying for an RI public relations grant for this year. A small DISTRICT PUBLIC OFFICER Steve Jackson (Janette) – RC Cessnock part of that money was spent on producing ―This Is Rotary‖ pocket cards. They are designed to Tel: 02 4990 3964 Mob: 0419 421 154 supplement the information you pass on to friends, relatives and potential Rotarians and can E-mail: [email protected] easily be carried in your pocket or purse. They are available at all district functions and meetings over the next few months including PETS and Assemblies. Date for PETS is Saturday2nd April, DISTRICT LEGAL OFFICER rd Ray Nolan RC Dubbo District Assembly (Eastern at Singleton) Sunday 3 April and District Assembly (Western at 7/2-4 Diane Street, Dubbo NSW 2830 Dubbo) Saturday 9th April. It is important that all future club leaders make an effort to get there. Tel: 02 6884 7500 Mob: 0407 243 942 E-mail [email protected] st Club Presidents and boards are reminded that you have until 31 March to complete and return DISTRICT ATTENDANCE OFFICER the Presidential Citation Form. Most clubs qualify so please take the time to complete the paper- Tim Holmes (Sylvia) – RC of Cessnock work. 27 Burnett St , Cessnock 2325 Tel: 0404 019 878 th E-mail: [email protected] The selection committee will meet on Saturday30 April to choose the District Governor for 2013-2014. Clubs are asked to nominate worthy candidates by Friday 22nd April. Nomination DISTRICT BULLETIN ASSESSMENT OFFICER forms are available on the district website www.rotary9670.org.au or from PDG Greg Bevan. Bal Dohnt ( Beres) RC Dubbo West 25 Stonehaven Avenue, Dubbo NSW 2830 Tel: 02 6882 5169 Mob: 0419 681 931 I would like to sincerely thank all those individuals and clubs who have donated so generously E-mail : [email protected] (note to the district flood/disaster appeal. The balance stands at over $35,000. We are in consultation 967 is correct) with Elders Rural Bank with the prospect of getting a dollar for dollar matching donation of up DISTRICT TRAINER to $50,000 to take our funds to a potential $100,000.I would like to think we could take full ad- PDG Ted Atchison (Louise) RC Charlestown vantage of this offer. Now is the time for Rotary to be involved in rehabilitation work in the 67 Ocean View Parade, Charlestown 2290 flood areas. Tel: 02 4943 3699 E-mail : [email protected] I look forward to seeing many of you at the ―Spirit of DISTRICT PROPERTY CUSTODIANS The Bush‖ conference as we have wonderful time Alan McLean (Barbara) – RC of Maitland building Bigger, Better, Bolder Rotary Clubs in dis- 66 Hilldale Drive, Bolwarra Heights, 2320 Tel: 02 4930 1546 trict 9670 E-mail: [email protected] Kevin Parker (Jennylee) – RC of Dubbo Macquarie Your Friend in Rotary ―Ellimatta‖ Eulomogo Road, MS7, Dubbo 2830 Tel: 02 6841 2600 Mob: 0400 626 005 E-mail: [email protected] Don Stephens DG 2010-11 Let the Good Times Roll at the 2011 Rotary International Convention. NEW ORLEANS USA 21-25 MAY 2011 The District has received early copies of the following (only 10 available) Convention Invitation and Information sheet. Registration and Ticket Order Form. Host Event Order From. Hotel Reservation Form If you would like a copy of these forms please contact PDG Alex McHarg by email ([email protected]) with your mail address for delivery for delivery through the postal service. For the most up to date information on the Convention visit the Rotary International web site. www.rotary.org/convention THE NEWCASTLE CHALLENGE PROGRAM Newcastle Challenge Dinner will be held on Monday 18 July hosted by Belmont Rotary Club at Belmont 16 Foot Sailing Club 2011 Newcastle Science and Engineering Challenge will be held Monday 25 July to Friday 29 July 2011 Northern NSW Super Challenge Final Series will be Tuesday 23 to Thursday 25 August (Trophy, Plate and Cup Finals). Venue for both Challenges will be the Newcastle Basketball Stadium at Broadmeadow Following on from the outstanding success of the 2010 Newcastle Science and Engineering Challenge Discovery Day Program for Year 6 Students, the 2011 Discovery Day is planned for two locations as follows:- 1. Thursday 8 and Friday 9 September at Maitland in association with the Discovery Day Committee, Hamilton Public School and All Saints College, St Peter's Campus at Maitland Community Hall. 2. Monday 19 September to Friday 23 September in association with the Discovery Day Committee, Hamilton Public School and Kahibah Public School at Kahibah Public School Hall Regional Chair - Rotarian Brian Atkins. Telephone (02) 4952 3220, Mobile 0447 523 220, Email [email protected] THE OUTBACK CHALLENGE PROGRAM – COBAR Tuesday 24 May, 2011 Regional Chair- Rotarian Gary Woodman. Email: [email protected] THE UPPER HUNTER CHALLENGE PROGRAM – MUSWELLBROOK Friday 24 June, 2011 Please Note - Discovery Day for Year 6 Students, Thursday 23 June 2011 Regional Chair- Rotarian Phil Lawler. Email: [email protected] THE WESTERN PLAINS CHALLENGE - DUBBO. Wednesday 30 March 2011 Please Note – Discovery Day for Year 6 Students, Tuesday 29 March, 2011 Challenge Days for High Schools, Wednesday 30 and Thursday 31 March 2011 Venue Dubbo Turf Club, The Racecourse, Merrilea Road, Dubbo Challenge Dinner: Tuesday 29 March 2011 Regional Chair- Rotarian Peter McInnes. Email: [email protected] Mobile: 0417 140 149 THE 2011 NATIONAL SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING GRAND CHALLENGE will be held at Wangarratta, Victoria on Tuesday 18, Wednesday 19 and Thursday 20 October when the top 24 highest scoring High Schools from across Australia will compete in the Bronze, Silver and Gold Divisions. • Our Challenges will be great in 2011 • We invite Rotarians to get involved • Bring it on! BRIAN ATKINS Updated on 7 March 2011 From the desk of the Tim Holmes our District Attendance Officer, comes the figures from February. CLUB Current Feb Feb CLUB Current Feb Feb M'ship % Rank M'ship % Rank ADAMSTOWN/NEW LAMBTON 30 83.4 4 DUBBO SOUTH 43 96 1 BELMONT 26 73.89 17 SCONE 9 89 2 BENNETTS GREEN 0 0 0 WARATAH 18 85 3 BOURKE 9 55 27 ADAMSTOWN/NEW LAMBTON 30 83.4 4 CARDIFF 0 0 0 DUBBO MACQUARIE 21 83 5 CESSNOCK 28 82 6 CESSNOCK 28 82 6 CESSNOCK WINE COUNTRY 0 0 0 WELLINGTON 33 81 7 CHARLESTOWN 0 0 0 NEWCASTLE HARBOUR 27 79 15 COBAR 0 0 0 SALAMANDER BAY 25 78 9 DENMAN 0 0 0 NELSON BAY 61 77.28 10 DUBBO 21 77.17 11 DUBBO 21 77.17 11 DUBBO MACQUARIE 21 83 5 MORISSET 26 76.96 12 DUBBO SOUTH 43 96 1 MAITLAND SUNRISE 37 76.25 13 DUBBO WEST 0 0 0 MYALL COAST 22 75 14 DUNGOG 0 0 0 NEWCASTLE SUNRISE 23 74.77 8 EAST MAITLAND 44 66 23 TORONTO SUNRISE 28 74.1 16 KURRI KURRI 0 0 0 BELMONT 26 73.89 17 MAITLAND 36 72 19 RYLSTONE / KANDOS 15 73 18 MAITLAND SUNRISE 37 76.25 13 MAITLAND 36 72 19 MERRIWA 0 0 0 WILLIAMTOWN 18 69 20 MORISSET 26 76.96 12 MUDGEE 25 67 21 MUDGEE 25 67 21 TORONTO 40 66.17 22 MUDGEE SUNRISE 0 0 0 EAST MAITLAND 44 66 23 MURRURUNDI 0 0 0 NEWCASTLE ENTERPRISE 31 62 24 MUSWELLBROOK 20 59 25 MUSWELLBROOK 20 59 25 MYALL COAST 22 75 14 NARROMINE 13 58 26 NARROMINE 13 58 26 BOURKE 9 55 27 NELSON BAY 61 77.28 10 NEWCASTLE