The Rotary Club of Kwinana
District 9465 Western Australia Chartered: 22 April 1971
Team 2020-21
President Bulletin John Iriks
No 17 02nd Nov. 2020 Secretary Brian McCallum President John Rotary Club of Kwinana is in its 50th year 1971/2021
Treasurer Stephen Castelli Strange Melbourne Cup this COVID-19 year, minimal people in attendance, everybody wearing masks. Race was run, winner declared, unfortunately one of
the favourites, the winner of the 2019 English Derby, Anthony Van Dyck broke down during the race and had to be euthanised. The incident was plain to see Facts & Figures during the race, disappointing that the TV broadcast never mentioned the incident until after all the presentations and speeches were over. I believe that’s now 7 horses that have died or been euthanised during cup day since 2013 Attendance this week which no doubt will give the animal activists some ammunition.
Total Members 28 Apologies 7 Looking forward to the ‘Blind Wine Tasting’ social taking place Saturday night Make-up 3 at the Mulcahy’s, must be 20 years since we had the last one, good fun. Attended 19 Hon. Member PP Mike Nella has had an enthusiastic response to finding a home for the Lolly- LOA 2 Guests Run Sleigh’s, one buyer paid a good price sight unseen, another was donated Visitors 1 and picked up by the Kwinana Heritage Group. I acknowledge that many Partners residents are upset at the Lolly-Run being discontinued after such a long time. It started Christmas 1954, we arrived in Medina May 1955 so I can remember it 75.8% from the early days. Reasons and justifications will not satisfy everyone, regrettably it’s down to the Health and Safety regulations we now all have to live with, most were not even considered in the past.
Raffle Norm & Lee Rotary International President District Governor 2020/21 9465 Holger Knaack Heads & Tails 2020/21 Ed S Rotary Club of Herzogtum Lauenburg-Mölln, Germany Colin Burns
Coming Events: November 2020 Rotary Foundation Month
November:
Sat 7th Social (Blind) Wine Tasting at Mulcahy’s th Mon 9 Club Meeting Meets Monday th Mon 16 Club Meeting 6 for 6.30pm Mon 23rd Club Meeting At Rotary Hall Mon 30th Club Meeting Brownell Crescent, Medina
Visitors always Attendance Officer: welcome Greg Williams 0435 083 069 Apologies by Saturday pm please
John Iriks
President’s Pen
3rd November 2020 No report
Enjoy Rotary John Iriks President 2020/21
Madeleine King, Members for Brand with PP James Sharkey and Kwinana President John Iriks. Holding the Defibrillator her office recently donated to our Rotary Club.
Madeleine was very interested in our Rotary Club Banners, given to our members from Rotary Clubs around the world
Madeleine Mary Harvie King (born 31 March 1973) is an Australian politician. She is the member for Brand in the Australian House of Representatives. She is a member of the Australian Labor Party and succeeded the previous member, Gary Gray, at the 2016 federal election, increasing the swing to Labor from a nominal 3.7 points to 7.7 points, making Brand one of Labor's safest federal seats in Western Australia.
King was born in Calista, Western Australia, grew up in Shoalwater Bay and went to Safety Bay Senior High School. She was a solicitor before entering politics, and was also chief operating officer of the US Asia Centre in Perth. Her family ran a drapery shop in Rockingham. She is the first person to represent the federal seat of Brand who grew up in the electorate.
In June 2018, King was selected to fill a vacant place on the Opposition front bench, replacing Tim Hammond.
King is a member of Labor Right.
President 2021/22 Bob Thompson
rd Club Service Report: 3 November 2020
Sat 7 November 2020 Blind Wine Tasting Night (Partners Night) at Norm and Karen’s place for 6pm. Its BYO and bring a plate either savory or sweets to share the meal. A message was sent to you all asking you to advise if you and partner are coming along and what (savory of sweet) plate of food you were bringing? You are also asked to please bring a bottle of either red or white wine securely wrapped so the labels are not readable for the blind wine tasting. We all get a part in the judging
Bob Thompson President Elect/Club Service Director
PE Bob was pleased to announce the team for 2021/22.
President: Bob Thompson
Vice President: John Iriks
PE /Club Service Director: Lee Davis
Secretary: Brian McCallum
Treasurer: Stephen Castelli
Project Director: Michael Nella
Public Relations Director: James Sharkey
Foundation Director: Max Bird
Membership Team: Bob Thompson; John Iriks and Eric Blogg
Youth Services Manager: Genevieve Carr
International Services Manager: Max Bird Vocational Services Manager: Barry Winmar Community Services Manager: Veronica Burns Bulletin Editor/Club Historian: Eric Blogg Programs Officer: Kim Beciri Attendance Officer etc. Greg Williams Conference Officer: John Wallhead Sergeant: Cyril Bennett Corporal: Bill Rowe Barbeque Manager: James Sharkey
PP Brian McCallum
PP Brian is at present recovering from heart surgery. Our best wishes for a speedy recovery.
Inward Correspondence.
Outward Correspondence.
Would members please note that any correspondence received or posted by yourself, please ensure a copy is forwarded to your Secretary.
PP Stephen Castelli
Treasurer Stephen was pleased to announce that all members are financial.
Stephen commented that he had recently emptied the Money Spinner located at the Hub, worthwhile amount of coin was had, along with the usual foreign coins, tokens, lollies and almost everything else you could imagine.
Birthdays and Anniversaries. November 2020
rd Norm Mulcahy November 3 Bill Rowe November 11th Ian Critchley November 23rd
Congratulations
th Bevan and Trish 19 Together 33 years
Congratulations. Club Anniversaries.
Veronica Burns. November 11th 1 year Ed Samut November 16th 22 years Genevieve Carr November 29th 21 years
PP Max Bird, International 2020/21
Max and Diane, taking in some sunshine, north of Perth.
2020
The international Committee (RPTLE) is carrying out the following.
No report.
Max Bird
One sleigh to find a new home was picked up by Maurice Danks from the Kwinana Heritage Group
PP James Sharkey PP Max Bird PDG John Iriks Membership Dir. Public Relations Dir. Foundation Dir. Projects Director
PP Mike Nella Project Director’s Report. Bunnings Sausage Sizzles have resumed. New format: min. 6 people, no cash Eftpos only, Bendigo Bank can provide portable Eftpos machine, for a fee. Local Primary School Graduation Presentations fast approaching, need to organise club members who represent our club. Garage Sales are an on-going event. City of Kwinana, nominations for Citizen of the Year are open. Opportunity to manage Australia Day Celebrations, meeting with Council.
Rtn. Veronica Burns Community Public Relations: We continue to receive exposure on Rotary Out West. Please continue to advise James of any stories or activities within our club which may be submitted to the local media. Friday 6th November, a PR Photo, re: Defibrillator went off well.
Membership: President John Iriks is Membership Director this year. Membership Committee: Lee Davis, Bob Thompson and Eric Blogg. John Maskell from RC of Brighton in Victoria has been invited to join us. Rtn Barry Winmar Gavin Denz is still keen to re-join us, still a little busy right now.
Vocational Community: Bread Program up and running well. Still looking for more helpers, please come along. Naidoc Week 2nd to 15th November 2020
Vocational: 4 Way Test Speech Contest, February to April 2021, contacting Gilmore College etc.
International: PP. Max Bird Latest meeting minutes available to view on ClubRunner. International View a complete review of my recent trip to Timor on ClubRunner.
Youth: Application forms for RYPEN and RYLA are open. RYPEN candidate reported having a great time at RYPEN
th th RYLA. 18 to 25 year old’s 9 to 16 January 2021 Couple of contacts through Facebook.
PP Genevieve Carr Youth • Visit your club webpage. http://www.clubrunner.ca/Portal/Home.aspx?accountid=8106 or type Kwinana Rotary Club into ‘Search’
Guest Speaker:
Friday 6th November, 2020
Kwinana Edge Skate Park
4.00PM to 7.00PM
All Welcome
Activities available
Basketball, Traditional Indigenous Games Cricket, Netball and Football
Food available
Hair cuts for youth, limited availability
For more information please contact The Institute of Indigenous Wellbeing and Sport 0456 964 320
Kwinana celebrates NAIDOC Week! Always Was, Always Will Be.
Join the local community in celebrating NAIDOC Week with a series of events, starting on Monday, 2 November 2020 with the Opening Ceremony.
Throughout the week various community organisations and groups will be hosting events for all ages and abilities. You can find out more information regarding the history of NAIDOC week here: https://www.naidoc.org.au/about/naidoc-week
Fine Session: Sergeant Cyril Bennett
Deputy Bill Rowe. Stand-in Norm Mc
Fines for Monday 02nd November 2020
No Badge: Barry, Bob T & John M
Mike N: Likes to sit next to a ‘Winner’ Lee won the raffle again.
Norm M: Happy Birthday for tomorrow.
Norm & Stephen: Reported driving the truck ‘very fast’ Norm added “It was downhill’
Mike N: Something about selling a ‘dodgy couch’
Norm Mc: Seen wearing a tee-shirt with some controversial lettering.
Someone but a ‘bottle top’ into the fines box last week, no one owned up so everyone paid-up
Genevieve: Ed fined Genevieve, she passed on information concerning a new member prospect even though Ed is no longer Membership Director.
Ed S: Fined by Greg, Greg and Marg were sitting having breakfast at Macca’s in Esperance last Sunday morning, phone rings, its Ed. “What car are you driving in Esperance” askes Ed. “The yellow-one answers Greg. “Thank goodness’ say Ed, we’ve locked ourselves out the house, our spare keys are in your ute.
Rotary Information PDG Bob Cooper
Exchange of Club Banners
One of the colourful traditions of many Rotary clubs is the exchange of small banners, flags or pennants. Rotarians traveling to distant locations often take banners to exchange at "make up" meetings as a token of friendship. Many clubs use the decorative banners they have received for attractive displays at club meetings and district events.
The Rotary International board recognized the growing popularity of the banner exchange back in 1959 and suggested that those clubs which participate in such exchanges give careful thought to the design of their banners in order that they be distinctive and expressive of the community and country of which the club is a part. It is recommended that banners include pictures, slogans or designs which portray the territorial area of the club.
The board was also mindful of the financial burden such exchange may impose upon some clubs, especially in popular areas where many visitors make up and request to exchange. In all instances, clubs are cautioned to exercise discretion and moderation in the exchange of banners in order that the financial obligations do not interfere with the basic service activities of the club.
Exchanging club banners is a very pleasant custom, especially when a creative and artistic banner tells an interesting story of community pride. The exchange of banners is a significant tradition of Rotary and serves as tangible symbol of our international fellowship.
Polio This Week 28th October 2020
Acknowledging the critical role of leadership in gender mainstreaming, the GPEI launched a Gender Champion for Polio Eradication Our Champions commit to supporting the GPEI Gender Equality Strategy, highlighting the role of gender in achieving eradication and advocating for its full implementation.
The twenty-sixth meeting of the Emergency Committee under the
International Health Regulations (2005) (IHR) on the international spread of poliovirus was convened and opened by the WHO Deputy
Director-General on 14 October 2020 with committee members attending via video conference
In our latest edition of Coffee with Polio Experts, we get to hear from
Dr Zubair Wadood on the impact of COVID-19 on the global polio eradication effort, and how the polio infrastructure is supporting
COVID response.
Summary of new WPV and cVDPV viruses this week (AFP cases and
ES positives):
Afghanistan: two WPV1 positive environmental samples and one
cVDPV2 positive environmental sample
Pakistan: 18 WPV1 positive environmental samples and 16
cVDPV2 cases
Cameroon: two cVDPV2 cases
Chad: eight cVDPV2 cases
Côte d’Ivoire: three cVDPV2 cases
Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo): four cVDPV2 cases
Mali: 15 cVDPV2 cases
Nigeria: one cVDPV2 positive environmental sample
South Sudan: 9 cVDPV2 cases
In Australia, around the world
November 1st to November 7th
st 1 1512: Michelangelo's magnificent artwork on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel is shown for the first time. 1539: Sea dikes burst in Holland, submerging much of the country and killing 400,000 people. 1791: A party of convicts escapes from Parramatta, intending to walk to China. 1884: Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) is adopted.
2nd 1903: Manly Council (Sydney) rescinds its by-law prohibiting bathing in the ocean during daylight hours. 1922: Qantas establishes its first regular passenger air service between Charleville and Cloncurry.
3rd 1804: George Caley crosses the Hawkesbury River in his unsuccessful attempt to cross the Blue Mountains west of Sydney. 1957: Animal welfare organisations are outraged as Russia launches a dog into space.
4th 1922: The entrance to King Tutankhamen's tomb is discovered. 1930: Australia's greatest racehorse, Phar Lap, wins the Melbourne Cup. 1932: Australia's first Milk Bar is opened. 1995: Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin is assassinated.
5th 1605: Guy Fawkes attempts to blow up the English Houses of Parliament. 1935: Parker Brothers releases the board game 'Monopoly'. 1956: The ABC's first television broadcast commences.
6th 1861: Queensland is linked with New South Wales, Victoria, and South Australia by telegraph. 1962: The United Nations condemns the policy of Apartheid. 1999: Australia votes against becoming a republic in a national referendum. 2020: Trump claims the Democrats are trying to steal the election.
7th 1861: The first Melbourne Cup is run. 1872: The 'Mary Celeste' sets sail, only to be mysteriously abandoned at sea, with no sign of its crew ever found. 1911: Australia's Federal Parliament selects the site for the Royal Australian Naval College, Jervis Bay.
Now! That’s a DOG
Makeup opportunities
Rockingham Monday 6pm for 6.30 Rockingham RSL Club Palm beach Wednesday 6pm for 6.30 Ocean Clipper Inn Baldivis Mon/Fortnightly 6.30pm for 7.00 Peel Manor House Cockburn Thursday 7.15am for 7.30 Cockburn Seniors Centre Byford & Districts Monday 6.15pm for 6.45 Byford Tavern, South W Hwy
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